For more than three decades, the corner at the north end of San Clemente's El Camino Real was one of the most visible empty buildings in town. The Miramar Theatre and the bowling center beside it closed in 1992. In 2026, the bowling center reopened as a food hall. If you live in San Clemente, you have probably driven past it. If you are visiting, it is one of the easiest places in town to feed a group with different tastes in one stop.
How we put this guide together. We read the food hall's own website first, then local reporting from the San Clemente Times and the Orange County Business Journal, then the Miramar Theatre's Wikipedia history and the Wedgewood Weddings venue page. We have not eaten at every vendor, so we describe what each one says it serves and do not rate them. Where two sources disagree, we say so. Food hall hours and vendors change quickly in the first year, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the hall.
What is Miramar Food Hall, and where is it?
Miramar Food Hall is a food hall run by Tiger Hospitality, a San Diego-area company that operates food halls, in the building that was the San Clemente Bowling Center. The San Clemente Times describes it as a 12,600-square-foot dining destination that occupies the former Miramar Bowling Center building and is part of the restoration of the historic Miramar property. The Orange County Business Journal put the space at 12,632 square feet and reported that the complex had been closed since 1992.
It sits in the North Beach district, near the north entrance to town and close to the beach. The hall's website lists its address as 150 W. Avenida Pico. The San Clemente Times gives it as 1720 N. El Camino Real, near the entrance to North Beach, and the theater next door is listed at 1700 N. El Camino Real. These appear to be two ways of describing the same corner, so the safest approach is to search for Miramar Food Hall in your map app and follow the pin.
North Beach is also where the Beach Trail begins, and our Beach Trail guide and beaches guide explain how to walk or ride from the sand to town. If you are choosing between a beach day and a food-hall lunch, they are close enough to combine.
Who is behind it, and when did it open?
The San Clemente Times reported on June 18, 2026 that the hall was opening that Thursday. Jim Krieger, chief operating officer of Tiger Hospitality Holdings, said at the time that there were 14 different offerings, "from sushi to Detroit-style pizza, burgers, Mediterranean food." The same article said the hall would eventually have 15 food vendors, one inside bar and one outside bar, ocean views and outdoor patio seating.
The opening came later than first hoped. The Orange County Business Journal reported in October 2025 that the hall was slated to open before the end of that year with 17 food and beverage concepts, and a local newsletter later reported a soft-opening target of May 1, 2026. That is not unusual for a renovation of a building that had sat empty for decades, and it is a useful reminder to confirm any detail that matters to your plans. Tiger Hospitality's Managing Partner Berke Bakay told the Business Journal the company jumped at the chance to be near the beach.
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What are the hours?
Two sources give different hours. The food hall's website lists the following, which is the most recent source we found:
| What | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Food hall | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Bar | 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Egg&Out | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Immersion Coffee Co. | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
The San Clemente Times reported in June that vendors were expected to operate from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and that the bars would be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Hours often change after an opening, so we treat the website as current. If you plan to go for breakfast or late, call or check the hall's social media first. The website lists a phone number of (951) 970-6693 and an inquiries email through Tiger Hospitality Group.
One more practical point: each vendor is its own business inside the hall, and individual stalls can close earlier than the hall. Egg&Out, for example, is listed as closing at 2 p.m., which makes it a morning and lunch option only.
Who are the vendors?
The hall's website names 15 food vendors. The descriptions below paraphrase what each says about itself. We have not ranked them or tried every one, so treat the signature items as what the vendors are known for, not as our recommendations.
| Vendor | What it serves | Known for, per the hall |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmos Burger | Burgers made with premium ingredients | The Spicy Jam Burger and Monkey Fries. Also in Oceanside and Carlsbad |
| Egg&Out | Egg-forward breakfast and lunch food | Loaded burritos and sandwiches, open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| El Puerto Street Tacos | Mexican street tacos, burritos and quesadillas | Open since 2005 with two Carlsbad locations |
| Graciously Thai | Home-style Thai food | Described as a late-night destination. Also in Temecula |
| Hen Haus | A new concept; the hall does not list its menu | From the creator of Long Beach's Fire Bird Nashville Hot Chicken, which closed in 2021 |
| Immersion Coffee Co. | Coffee shop | Formerly the Manivela Coffee Truck, with San Diego locations in Little Italy and La Jolla |
| It's Allll Rice | Fried rice | Its first brick-and-mortar location, described as fried rice with no rules |
| La Vida | Salads, sandwiches, wraps, toasts and smoothies | Healthy-leaning menu, with a Carlsbad location |
| Lobster Lab | Lobster rolls and seafood | The Lobster Grilled Cheese, and a 2024 Yelp ranking for San Diego lobster rolls |
| MOTO Pizza | Pizza | Seattle-based chain known for odd pizzas that mix Detroit, New York and Roman styles with Filipino influences. First outpost outside Washington |
| MOTO Swirl | Soft serve | Vanilla soft serve with up to two flavor swirls, toppings, or a float |
| Norigiri | Japanese onigiri (rice balls) | Handmade rice balls with bold fillings. Also in Irvine |
| RolledUp SC | Sushi rolls, burritos and bowls | Customizable burritos and bowls. Also in Carlsbad |
| Sidelines Sandwiches | Sandwiches | Started as a pop-up at Del Mar's Surf Sports Park, serving youth soccer tournaments |
| The Pita | Middle Eastern food: shawarma, gyros, pita, hummus | Run by the couple behind San Clemente's Rocket Fizz candy shop |
A few of these have a San Clemente connection worth noting. The Pita is run by the owners of Rocket Fizz, the soda and candy shop in town. Most of the rest are known from nearby cities, mainly Carlsbad and San Diego, which fits Tiger Hospitality's pattern of bringing proven concepts together. Three vendors, Cosmos Burger, La Vida and Lobster Lab, were developed by Tiger Hospitality itself and first opened at The Windmill food hall in Carlsbad, according to the Business Journal.
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How many vendors are really open?
The count has shifted, so here is the timeline as reported. In October 2025, the Business Journal said the hall would open with 17 food and beverage concepts. In June 2026, the hall's chief operating officer said 14 offerings were open and that 15 food vendors would be there eventually. The hall's website now lists 15 food vendors, including the soft serve counter and the coffee shop, plus two bars. Some of the earlier 17 figure likely counted the bars and coffee separately, but we could not confirm how. If a specific vendor matters to your plans, check the hall's social media or call before you go.
How do you choose what to eat?
With 15 vendors, the easy mistake is to wander for 20 minutes and then buy the first thing you walk past. A little planning helps. Use the table below as a starting point for a group with mixed preferences. These are suggestions based on what each vendor says it serves, not rankings.
| If you want | Start with | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| An early breakfast | Egg&Out and Immersion Coffee Co. | Both list 8 a.m. openings. Egg&Out closes at 2 p.m. |
| A quick lunch on the way to the beach | Norigiri, Sidelines Sandwiches or The Pita | Handheld food is easier to carry |
| Something light | La Vida | Salads, wraps, toasts and smoothies |
| A group dinner with different tastes | MOTO Pizza, El Puerto Street Tacos, Graciously Thai | Order from different stalls and share a table |
| Seafood | Lobster Lab or RolledUp SC | Lobster rolls or sushi |
| Dessert | MOTO Swirl | Soft serve with toppings, or a float |
| A drink in the evening | The bar, from 11 a.m., or Immersion Coffee Co. until 10 p.m. | Hours vary by source. Confirm |
Because each vendor is separate, you generally order and pay at each stall. We did not find a published statement about how ordering and payment work in the hall, whether there is a shared tab, or what the policy is on outside food, dogs or bringing in alcohol. Ask staff at the entrance, or check the hall's page. If anyone in your group has an allergy, ask each vendor directly about ingredients and preparation, because the hall's website does not publish allergen information.
What is the history of the Miramar building?
The food hall sits in a building with a long history that is worth knowing even if you only come for lunch. Wikipedia's Miramar Theatre entry and local reporting give this outline.
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1937 | Plans announced for a $75,000 movie theater, and ground broken in August |
| May 12, 1938 | Gala opening of the San Clemente Theatre, designed by Clifford A. Balch in the Spanish Colonial Revival style |
| 1946 | San Clemente Bowling Center added next door, per the San Clemente Times |
| December 17, 1969 | The theater reopened after a $150,000 renovation and was renamed the Miramar Theatre |
| 1992 | The theater closed, and the complex stayed vacant for more than 30 years |
| 1995 | A North Beach revitalization plan imagined reopening the Miramar as a live venue, but it did not happen |
| June 2017 | City Council approved a plan to turn the auditorium into an events center and the bowling alley into a food court |
| 2023 | After construction stalled, the plan was resubmitted to the City in August |
| October 2025 | Tiger Hospitality announced vendors, with an opening planned before year-end |
| June 18, 2026 | Miramar Food Hall opened in the former bowling center |
The hall's own site tells a similar story, with a few differences in emphasis. It says the 1938 building had been closed for over three decades, and that the restoration began in 2020. The theater and the bowling center are now two separate uses. The former auditorium has been restored as a wedding and private events venue, and the bowling center building is the food hall.
What about the theater next door?
The theater is not part of the food hall. Wedgewood Weddings markets it as the Miramar Theater, a venue with a capacity of 250 and a vaulted-ceiling ballroom, and it describes the 1938 building's 44-foot tower as a longtime local landmark. Timing in the reporting is inconsistent. A Wedgewood announcement is dated February 2026, but the San Clemente Times reported in June that the event center portion was expected to open in the fall. If you want to attend an event there, ask Wedgewood directly. The food hall's website lists no events scheduled right now and offers a booking form for special occasions.
What does the vendor lineup tell you about the hall?
Read the vendor list as a whole and a pattern shows. Most of the stalls are established brands from elsewhere in the region: Carlsbad, San Diego, Temecula and Irvine, plus one Seattle pizza chain making its first stop outside Washington. Three are Tiger Hospitality's own concepts, which the Business Journal said first opened at The Windmill food hall in Carlsbad and are also planned for a venue the company is developing in San Diego's Little Italy. That makes Miramar a curated group of proven concepts, not a collection of new San Clemente restaurants, with a few local ties such as The Pita's owners, who also run Rocket Fizz.
That is neither good nor bad, but it helps you decide what to use it for. If you want a one-stop meal for a group with different tastes, the format fits well. If you are looking for restaurants with deep roots in town, our food and drink guide is a better starting point, and the two work well together.
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How can you turn a visit into a half-day on the coast?
The food hall's location is its biggest advantage. North Beach is the northern end of the San Clemente Beach Trail, and, according to the City information summarized in our Beach Trail guide, North Beach has ADA access, restrooms and metered parking shared with the train station area. The train station is nearby, so arriving by rail is an option. From there, the trail runs about 2.3 to 2.6 miles, depending on the source, to Calafia, passing the pier and T-Street along the way.
- Start with coffee or breakfast at the hall. Immersion Coffee Co. and Egg&Out both list 8 a.m. openings.
- Walk or ride the trail toward the pier. The trail runs alongside the railroad, so use only the marked crossings.
- Spend time on the sand at the pier, T-Street or another beach. Our beaches guide explains the differences.
- Return for an early dinner or dessert at the hall, or finish on Avenida Del Mar, which our Downtown and Pier Bowl guide describes.
One timing note for the next few weeks. The City's Current Projects page, as of late October, lists Metrolink crossing-equipment work along the Beach Trail through November 4, on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and track maintenance between Calafia and Calle Ariana from 9 p.m. Friday, November 6 to 5 a.m. Monday, November 9. Train horns may sound during testing, and the City says beach access remains open. Dates can change, so check the City's page before you plan a weekend around it.
Why does a food hall matter for North Beach?
North Beach is the northern gateway to San Clemente's coast, and the San Clemente Times said the opening comes as the district continues to see renewed investment. For residents, a food hall is useful for the plainest reason: it gives groups, couples and visitors a place to eat that works for different diets and budgets in a single stop. For the neighborhood, it adds foot traffic where there was an empty building.
If you are thinking about living near North Beach, treat a new attraction as one factor, not the whole picture. Visit at different times of day, including a weekend evening, to see parking, noise and crowds for yourself. We do not have sourced data on how a food hall affects nearby home values, and we would not trust a confident claim either way. Our guides to Downtown and the Pier Bowl and to what is being built in San Clemente explain what else is changing along the coast.
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What else is there to eat nearby?
Miramar Food Hall is one option in a town with plenty of them. Our food and drink guide lists coffee shops, breakfast spots and dinner places around Avenida Del Mar and the pier, and our Thanksgiving guide and Christmas and holiday events guide cover where to eat and what to do over the holidays. If you are bringing visitors for the 2028 Olympic surfing events, our Olympics guide explains why places to eat and stay will matter more.
What should you check before you go?
- Hours. The website lists 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., but a June report gave different times. Check the day you go.
- Your vendor. If you are going for one stall, confirm it is open, since the number of vendors has changed.
- Parking. We did not find parking details on the hall's site. Look for posted signs, or arrive on foot along the Beach Trail.
- Ordering and payment. Ask at the entrance how ordering works and whether you can combine orders from different stalls.
- Allergies. Ask each vendor directly, since the site does not list allergens.
- Events. The site lists no events right now, and it offers a booking form for private occasions.
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Frequently asked questions about this topic
When did Miramar Food Hall open?
June 18, 2026, according to the San Clemente Times. Earlier reports had targeted the end of 2025 and then May 2026.
Where is Miramar Food Hall?
In North Beach, in the former Miramar Bowling Center beside the historic Miramar Theatre. The hall's website gives 150 W. Avenida Pico, and the San Clemente Times gives 1720 N. El Camino Real. Search for the hall's name on a map to be sure.
What are the hours at Miramar Food Hall?
The hall's website lists 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with the bar from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. A June news report gave different hours, so confirm before you go.
How many vendors are there?
The website lists 15 food vendors, including a coffee shop and a soft-serve counter, plus two bars. Reports at the time of opening said 14 offerings were open.
Which vendors are at Miramar Food Hall?
Cosmos Burger, Egg&Out, El Puerto Street Tacos, Graciously Thai, Hen Haus, Immersion Coffee Co., It's Allll Rice, La Vida, Lobster Lab, MOTO Pizza, MOTO Swirl, Norigiri, RolledUp SC, Sidelines Sandwiches and The Pita.
Who owns Miramar Food Hall?
Tiger Hospitality, a San Diego-area food hall operator, runs it. Cosmos Burger, La Vida and Lobster Lab are concepts it developed itself.
Is the Miramar Theatre part of the food hall?
No. The theater next door is marketed by Wedgewood Weddings as a wedding and private events venue. The food hall is in the former bowling center.
Does Miramar Food Hall have events?
The hall's website listed no events when we checked and offers a booking form for special occasions. Follow the hall's social media for updates.
Is there parking at Miramar Food Hall?
We did not find parking details on the hall's site, so look for posted signs. North Beach is also reachable on foot along the Beach Trail.
Does the food hall publish allergen information?
Not on its website. Ask each vendor directly about ingredients and preparation.
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Further reading
- Miramar Food Hall (official site)
- San Clemente Times: Historic Miramar Food Hall opens June 18 in North Beach
- Orange County Business Journal: Miramar Food Hall reveals upcoming vendors
- Wikipedia: Miramar Theatre
- Wedgewood Weddings: Miramar Theater
- Where to eat in San Clemente
- San Clemente beaches
- San Clemente Beach Trail guide
- Downtown and Pier Bowl
- San Clemente neighborhoods
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