Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen

Fire, iron, and serious comfort food set the tone at Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen. This family-owned, chef-driven San Clemente restaurant specializes in rustic American cuisine made from scratch, with wood-fired cooking and dishes like slow-braised short ribs, Shepherd’s Pie, bourbon bacon meatballs, and short rib grilled cheese. Pair it with craft beer, wine flights, or a cocktail, then take the night one step further at Roost 374, the restaurant’s hidden 1920s-inspired speakeasy.
WTF Take: Come for the wood-fired comfort food. Stay for the speakeasy. Flights & Irons is one of those San Clemente spots with a little more hiding behind the experience than you expect.