Was looking form something a little off the beaten path to take my family to when they visited. I wanted to avoid the hubub of downtown and the crowds because of COVID.Took a chance on MRK. I'm so mad I didn't realize how great this place was! The brussel sprouts are absolutely insane. It's super quaint and super quick. Really enjoyed my burger and the ambiance. Highly recommend them!
A must-try! This restaurant is run by a very talented chef and you can see it in the food! The wings are absolutely amazing with a great sweet Asian sauce. The short rib sandwich is juicy and flavorful. The flat iron steak in the steak and frites is tender and juicy with a fantastic salsa verde/chimichurri combo to brighten up the dish. The pork belly in the bahn mi simply melts in your mouth and is packed with flavor. This is easily one of the best restaurants in the area. If you haven't been yet please do yourself a favor and stop by!
If you love gastropub food, with some twists, (Like the pork belly Bahn Mi) Best dinner in San Clemente hands down?, best tap list in SC and the staff are fantastic! A must try for the tourists ?and a new favorite for the foodies.
Ridiculously good food. The spicy chicken is so good. Our server, Elizabeth, was fantastic. Definitely will be back when visiting San Clemente.
We come to town every year and MRK is a must every time. They have a pastrami sandwich around this time of year as a special that is amazing!! Tuscan toast, wings and chicken sandwich are sooo good.
Consistently excellent. Have not had anything that wasn't delicious. My favorite might be the bone marrow (not always on the menu). the Bahn Mi, Thai Salad are family favorites, so good!
Love the tapas here. Patatas bravas is always a good choice. The gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) is a must get! Don't forget to dip that bread into the oil. The flavors are delicious. The bite size croquetas were good too but would prefer them to be a bigger size. For entree, we shared the Parillada (mixed grill platter). It consisted of hangar steak, chorizo, and ibérico Pork with sauces to pair. All of the meats were tender and delicious! The pork was our favorite.
We love the food here. If you are starving you may want to have a snack first as food is made to order amd if they are busy takes an extra long time. Love the burgers and the chicken sandwich.
Just wow. Definitely a true experience of a meal worth going out for. I had the pork belly sandwich, a daily special, and it was just insanely good. So many delicious flavors and the meat was as soft as the bun. Well-presented, with excellent service from a top-notch, friendly staff. I've been to so many places where the food did not live up to the style, gastropubs that wish they were MRK, but this place is the real gourmet deal. Can't wait to try their regular dishes.
Lemon Ricotta Beignets. And a waitress whom could possibly the inspiring person in the attached video…