One of the best restaurants is SUNDRIED TOMATO AMERICAN BISTROS & CATERING San Juan Capistrano, California

One of the best restaurants is SUNDRIED TOMATO AMERICAN BISTROS & CATERING  San Juan Capistrano, California

SUNDRIED TOMATO is one of the most popular cuisine’s in the historic downtown of San Juan Capistrano. It is known for its signature ‘Tomato Soup’. Per Ashley, the General Manager, besides the locals and surrounding cities, customers literally take the train from Los Angeles, arrive at the Train Depot, minutes to the restaurant, and specifically come for the ‘tomato soup’ or other entree’s. It is simply that delicious!

SUNDRIED TOMATO opened 20 years ago. Some of the ‘new’ changes to this location is a ‘patio.’ Happy hour is served both inside and outside the restaurant daily from 3-7pm. One of their biggest attractions is their Catering department. They have a large kitchen and staff to accommodate most events, including weddings, corporate events, or smaller parties. On Saturday night, they were doing 14 parties in one night, per Ashley.

Ashley, a very gracious host, started myself and associates with a sampling of the famous ‘tomato soup.’ This is so rich and creamy, I definitely understand why people come here just for the soup!! Then, following, were a sampling of starters, ‘crispy blackened chicken spring rolls with a honey-cilantro pesto sauce.’ The ‘honey-cilantro pesto sauce’ can be purchased in the restaurant. Absolutely delicious. We had a sampling of the mini ‘rustic jars’, roasted artichoke hummus, and sundried tomato, pesto and whipped goat cheese torte served with the most delicious flatbread. From the pasta section, we had samples of the ‘Blackened chicken over bowtie’ pasta. This dish has whole roasted garlic, red bell pepper, sundried tomato puree, gorgonzola, asiago, parmesan cheese. For you cheese lovers, this is the dish for you! This dish is a favorite of mine. Our evenings main dish was the ‘6oz. prime filet Bacon-Wrapped Medallion’, made with blackberry sage brown butter. We were so full and satisfied, our stomachs would not even allow for dessert!!!! This is a very high quality, creative cuisine with exquisite menu items that will keep you coming back for more and more. SUNDRIED TOMATO has one other location in San Clemente in Talega. You must treat yourself and go to either the San Juan Capistrano or San Clemente location. Please visit their website at www.sundriedtomatocafe.com.  During the Holiday season, receive 20% discount off of your dinner ticket if you attend a performance at the Camino Real Playhouse, located across the street.