Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails

Frank Sobyak

Absolutely Fantastic! From the food, to the service, to the ambience, we found Parlor to be absolutely fantastic. We ordered a round of appetizers, each being unique, special and prepared to perfection. The bread was artisan and it was toasted, wiped with a light olive oil and a pinch of salt. All the pasta dishes at the table were super , with handmade noodles and homemade sauce. My arugula salad was fresh, had a clean citrus flavor, topped with pickled onions and loaded with hazelnuts, this salad was a crowd pleaser. And, the small was enough for a meal! For desert, get the “build your own” sundae, it was fun to prepare and satisfying to eat. The service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was festive coastal. Parlor comes highly recommended.

Rebecca Nelson

We went on opening night and had an all around top notch experience. The Tagliatelle Bolognese was incredible and rivaled the best we had on our recent travels to Bologna. The Fennel Sausage pizza was very tasty with a light and crispy crust and just the right amount of chewiness. And the Crispy Chicken Parmesan was delicious; the chicken was moist yet crisp on the outside and came with a generous portion of parmesan and delectable smoked mozzarella cheese served aside perfectly al dente hand cut fettuccine. The ambiance and decor were both welcoming and sophisticated, and we thoroughly enjoyed the layout and contemporary comfortability of the outside patio. Staff was attentive and friendly, our water glasses were always full, napkins were re-folded when we visited the restroom, our food came out quickly and the ideal temperature, and drinks were generous in size and thoughtfully crafted. Kudos to Parlor Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails for succeeded in bringing a stylish and delightful slice of authentic Italian cuisine to San Clemente! We can't wait to return.

MJG

Came on a Friday night. It was vibrant with a great ambiance. Our 7pm reservation was for a community table where you share with others. It worked out perfectly. Friendly and still private. I had the arugula salad with the truffle mushroom wood fired pizza.it was all delicious. Service was excellent. To top it off, we had the 3 scoop ice cream sundae which was huge and

Lily

Absolutely amazing. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. The food was out of this world. Some of the best food and drinks we have had.

renee baffert

Our server Claire had to be one of the nicest people...creating such a warm and welcoming environment. Our bus boy brody was so wonderful too! Thank you Claire and Brody for making sure french bulldog Lassen feels so welcome! Great service and great food!

Jade Lott

Food was tasty and service was great. Ate here twice during our weeklong stay in the area. The shrimp scampi bucatini was great, as well as the pepperoni pizza.

Jay Jerrier

Great food - half chicken was amazing. Good pizza. Brynn C was a great waitress. Only negative was charging for iced tea refills - otherwise A+

Rick Dorsey

Picked up a BBQ chicken to go so, I haven't had the pleasure to eat in the restaurant yet, but I did enjoy their premier lager while waiting for my to go order. Their localy brewed, signature, Amigos beer was excellent and would pair well with everything I saw listed on the menu. Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails is definitely more than just pizza but I plan to return for their fennel sausage pizza on my next visit. BTW my to go bbq chicken was superb.

Last night we hosted our “Mob Wives” themed ladies night at Parlor Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails and it could not have been a better experience. If you’re looking for a unique spot for a private group gathering, celebration, or special event, their downstairs speakeasy space is fantastic. It comfortably accommodates up to about 30 guests, and our group of 15 felt like the space was perfectly sized, intimate, lively, and ideal for a fun night out. From the moment we arrived, the team took exceptional care of us. Joe, the owner, was incredibly welcoming, and Anthony, our server, was top-notch, attentive, professional, and kept the evening running smoothly for our group. The food was excellent, the cocktails were spot on, and the atmosphere downstairs has that perfect speakeasy vibe that makes a celebration feel a little extra special. If you’re planning a birthday dinner, ladies night, private party, or themed event, I highly recommend checking out Parlor Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails and reserving their speakeasy space. It’s a hidden gem for hosting a memorable evening with friends. We had an absolute blast and will definitely be back!

Doesn't matter what you order, it is always good. And if you get a great server? The next one will be as good or better. In a hurry? They will guide you towards quicker options. Place is clean, lots of TVs to watch the game, if you want. Family friendly. Nice prices. Hard to beat!

Great place with a nice cozy feel. Staff and their attention given to us from the minute we arrived to the moment we left was top notch. Meatball appetizer is awesome!!! Can't go wrong with their wood fired 15," pizzas ... delicious. Parking might be a bit challenging depending on the day and the time of day. Don't let that keep you away. We will be going back.

Everything about this restaurant is above and beyond expectation, all the food we tried was amazing, the service was exceptional, atmosphere lovely. It really was perfect pitch, highly recommended for anyone in the area.

I don’t generally write restaurant reviews. I had to give my 5 stars for such a pleasant and satisfying experience. Smiles galore from staff, attentive, professional service accompanied by excellent cocktails and delicious, hot, thoughtful high quality food! The Porchetta was as good as I had in Rome! The pizza was top notch as were the wings! Thank you. I will return very soon! P.S. the restaurant was gorgeous and absolutely spotless.

This place is outstanding. Service was fast and attentive. Food was excellent. Hard act to follow…… A must try!

triviaone1 “Trivia Guy”

Doesn't matter what you order, it is always good. And if you get a great server? The next one will be as good or better. In a hurry? They will guide you towards quicker options. Place is clean, lots of TVs to watch the game, if you want. Family friendly. Nice prices. Hard to beat!

Audrey Stites

Meatballs and sourdough pizza were delicious. New go-to spot for sure. Nice and cozy inside too!

hank marshall

Great place with a nice cozy feel. Staff and their attention given to us from the minute we arrived to the moment we left was top notch. Meatball appetizer is awesome!!! Can't go wrong with their wood fired 15," pizzas ... delicious. Parking might be a bit challenging depending on the day and the time of day. Don't let that keep you away. We will be going back.

Lisa Lavoie

My husband and I had the Prime Rib Dinner last night (Sunday Special) and it was one of the best Prime Ribs I have ever had 😊👍 The meat was so tender and not fatty at all. The mashed potatoes were amazing as well as the au jaus and the creamy horseradish was perfection ❤️ I highly recommend the Prime Rib Dinner on Sundays.

michell lozada villegas

The waitresses were very attentive. The atmosphere feels very cozy. They have good cocktails, but the prosciutto and arugula pizza stole the show. A very good restaurant.

Janene Simonelli

I don’t generally write restaurant reviews. I had to give my 5 stars for such a pleasant and satisfying experience. Smiles galore from staff, attentive, professional service accompanied by excellent cocktails and delicious, hot, thoughtful high quality food! The Porchetta was as good as I had in Rome! The pizza was top notch as were the wings! Thank you. I will return very soon! P.S. the restaurant was gorgeous and absolutely spotless.

Anthony Tonokaboni

I’ve been going to parlor every Friday night for the last few months with my family. The one take away besides the excellent service from the manager through the weight staff is the consistency of the food. The quality of the food is excellent. They have some great dishes, I highly recommend the chicken Parm. They have the best wings that I’ve ever had anywhere. They have a great selection of drinks and wine. The inside is tastefully decorated. It’s not too bright and it’s not too dark. They are a sister company of The Vine across the street again the service atmosphere and the food are really good.

Anna Minassian

Went to check out the new restaurant and really had a great experience! Because it’s still new, it was difficult to get a private table reservation but we managed to snag a part of a communal table with only 2 people way on the other side of it… so practically private! The cocktails are flavorful and tasty and the food is really good and seems to have fresh ingredients! The burrata appetizer was recommended and we are so glad we got it! The pistachio pesto that comes on the cheese and tomatoes was really good and brought the dish together! The pizzas are also very good! Tried the hot Hawaiian and the fennel sausage and both were delicious.

Our server was friendly and attentive. Good wine list. I had the bolognese and added the flank steak. The noodles were great. Steak was okay. I was not the biggest fan of the flavor of the sauce. I wish I got the pizza as it looked good.

Stood at the door for probably 10 minutes just to get seated when there was no line. Waited 20 minutes just to order another 40 minutes for the food just for some mediocre pizza that was burnt and maybe had like 5 tiny slivers of chicken on the whole pizza. Can't believe people pay so much out here in San Clemente just to be treated like trash

Brandon Rodgers

Stood at the door for probably 10 minutes just to get seated when there was no line. Waited 20 minutes just to order another 40 minutes for the food just for some mediocre pizza that was burnt and maybe had like 5 tiny slivers of chicken on the whole pizza. Can't believe people pay so much out here in San Clemente just to be treated like trash

Great service , however the food was below average , no flavor or poor tasting flavors. We took a BBQ chicken pizza ($25hand the chicken Parmesan($27) - ingredients seemed very low quality . The « wood fire pizza - did not taste like being cooked on a wood fire. Overall, disappointing for the price range of this dinner.

Anne Pervier

Great service , however the food was below average , no flavor or poor tasting flavors. We took a BBQ chicken pizza ($25hand the chicken Parmesan($27) - ingredients seemed very low quality . The « wood fire pizza - did not taste like being cooked on a wood fire. Overall, disappointing for the price range of this dinner.

I ordered from this place through Artifex since they deliver here. Getting straight to the point — this was the worst-tasting food I’ve ever had for the price they charge per plate. We ordered a cheese pizza, pasta carbonara, spaghetti and meatballs, and calamari. The calamari portion was small but probably the only thing that tasted decent. The carbonara my wife ordered tasted like cardboard, and the meatballs were terrible — undercooked and overly salty. The pasta in both dishes was hard and undercooked. Lastly, the pizza was tough and just unpleasant to eat. If you want good pizza, go to Pizza Port instead. Final thoughts — I won’t be ordering from here again.

Pizza was ok but nothin special. The wait was an hour to get our food to the table. I was not expecting such a long wait for pizza and pasta. Definitely not worth the wait.

Cesar Martinez

I ordered from this place through Artifex since they deliver here. Getting straight to the point — this was the worst-tasting food I’ve ever had for the price they charge per plate. We ordered a cheese pizza, pasta carbonara, spaghetti and meatballs, and calamari. The calamari portion was small but probably the only thing that tasted decent. The carbonara my wife ordered tasted like cardboard, and the meatballs were terrible — undercooked and overly salty. The pasta in both dishes was hard and undercooked. Lastly, the pizza was tough and just unpleasant to eat. If you want good pizza, go to Pizza Port instead. Final thoughts — I won’t be ordering from here again.