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Sylvester's Italian Chophouse, San Clemente, CA

Sylvester's Italian Chophouse

4.2
4.2
53 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Sylvester’s Italian Chophouse. Located near the water in a beautiful 1932 historic building in the seaside community of San Clemente California.
We share a culinary interest, respect and appreciation for traditional Italian and French foods. The goal of keeping it simple with good breads, pizza, pasta and a variety of steaks, all paired with outstanding wines.
Our kitchen is comprised of a team that has cooked at top restaurants around the world. With experience in both fine and casual dining, we landed in the middle, on what San Clemente does best, “causally sophisticated”.
We are so happy to have you and your family with us!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-4100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Albert Lopez

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sylvester's Italian Chophouse offers a charming dining experience with "delicious meals and outstanding service." Located in San Clemente, it features a "beautiful patio" for enjoying ocean views. The menu includes standout dishes like oxtail ragu pasta, lasagna, and expertly crafted cocktails. The ambiance is sophisticated, perfect for a memorable evening.

53 Reviews
  1. Kristie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice dining experience at Slyvesters. We sat at the bar, the restaurant is beautifully designed and appointed. The food was top notch. From the herbed focaccia bread to the short rib lasagna everything was excellent. The service at the bar was very good. We are excited to try more of the menu and will definitely return.

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  2. Jeff

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    One thing I cannot stand at a restaurant, is when you’re not even half way through your appetizers, and your main entree arrives. It ruined the entire dinner.

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  3. Michele

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The lasagna was delicious. We also enjoyed the skirt steak. The lemon cake for dessert was a lovely finish.

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  4. James

    VIP

    Phoenix

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here several times and always enjoy. Menu is limited for Italian, yet diverse in offerings. Ambience is great, as well as delicious food and great bar. All servers are attentive.

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  5. anne

    VIP

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very high quality and prices were surprisingly reasonable. Ox tail pasta was excellent, as was the skirt steak. Ahi tuna and bone marrow appetizer was fantastic. Only glitch was that the main courses arrived while we were still eating the app, but manager quickly and graciously fixed the issue. We will definitely go back.

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  6. Jenny

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great customer service! I will always come here when craving authentic pasta!

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  7. Aaron

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sylvester’s is always a good choice! Love the service, drinks, and ambiance! I’ve never had a remotely negative experience! Great choice to bring people who haven’t experienced San Clemente!

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  8. Lawrence

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It's set up as a bar with eating as an afterthought. Extremely noisy. Service and food mediocre at best.

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  9. sherry

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent except for the fish entre. It was not completely boneless even though it was supposed to be boned. It was very small and came with no sides. For $32 I expect at least one side. My advice is get the chicken or a steak so you won’t leave hungry. As far as ambience, the patio door was left open and the breeze coming in was off the ocean so quite cold. I would recommend they keep the door closed. Otherwise it’s a lovely spot for dinner.

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  10. Greg

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice dinner... had the meatball appetizer and it was nicely prepared. Sauce was wonderful and the meatballs were a little dry on their exterior but really flavored well and worthy. There were 3 of them and the size was perfect. The lasagna was the bomb and my brides steal was very nice. The olive cake was wonderful with the pecan ice cream and the super Tuscan wine by the glass was great too. Ordered a pizza (Margherita) and the flavor was good, but was too loose in the middle. Mama had Steak and it had a nice crust on it. My concerns: too many empty tables. The food is really good and we will be back and will likely try the pastas. We didn't get a bread service - nor did we ask, but that is something that we would normally ask for. The pricing feels right. Everything was well put together and we will be back.

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Sylvester's Italian Chophouse is rated 4.2 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Sylvester's Italian Chophouse

1814 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672-4967

Additional information

  • Area
    San Clemente
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Albert Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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