Ok first you need to realize you are in oceanside! Yes by the pier but still Oside! Pecking your food high doesn't make it "better"! In fact it wasn't worth the price nor the wait! 6 people in our group - very attentive server who knew the menu and offered variations!! Great job there! Took 30 minutes to get out food - gla I got a dozen yummy oysters to hold me over! TIP: when bread is brought out twice you know the food is too slow to come out! Two levels of fixed set meals - good idea in concept. The Oso Bucco on the menu was replaced w beef ribs or something??? It was 630!!! The food - two people had chicken including my wife, and both said it was dry! My seafood stew was just ok w lots of broth and a good amount of clams but nothing else made a dent! Once the seafood was gone I was left with a bowl of broth??? No spoon no dipping bread ???? I did have the potato and leek soup - yummy! The server opened the second bottle of wine and poured it into a glass if wine with wine left from the first bottle. Not a good move!! All in all not what I expected since the last time I was here several years ago! Not sure I'll go back or recommend this to anyone. read more

Been wanting to try this place for a year and finally got chance. I had the braised short ribs and date had the seared bacon wrapped scallops so I got to try both. The presentation for both plates was very appealing and made for a better experience. I brought my own wine and they charged a $15 cork fee for each bottle which is not bad at all. I also ordered extra sides of asparagus, and clam chowder. Since they knew I was sharing appetizers I thought it was nice they split them in half without asking. Good touch on customer service. I thought the clam chowder was a bit thin for me though. I expected it to be just a bit richer and the flavor was a tad bland for my taste. The device was overall good but they could have been a little more attentive for a place supposedly on the higher end of seafood places hence the 4 star rating overall. I'm glad I tried it so I could cross it off my list but not sure if I would come back. Probably good for first date if u want to impress since it has a rich folk air about it, but other places can accomplish same results. read more

333 Pacific - Braised short ribs - Steakhouses Near Me - Oceanside, California

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333 Pacific is a place to put on your list of let's go! Carenna was our server tonight and she was wonderful! She was all about the service! In a time where servers are being beaten up I just want to throw it out there she made our delicious dinner that much better! read more

I met up with some college roommates for lunch at 333 Pacific. The view is amazing, especially if you sit on the outside patio. You get a really nice view of the beach and pier. Food was good (I recommend the crab shrimp lobster cake sandwich), but the service does not match the atmosphere, nor does it match the prices. We constantly had to ask for refills, and our waiter ended up forgetting to give two of us utensils. I wouldn't go out of my way for 333 Pacific. Good food and a beautiful view aren't too hard to find in SD. read more

Dropped in here with the missus for happy hour a couple weeks back. Service is great. Happy hour prices are decent and the drinks are made well. We managed to get a spot that had an ocean view. Only complaint is they seem to have packed a ton of seats into the place, but didn't leave much room between them. When it's crowded it's . . . cozy. It was also rather warm inside, which was unfortunate. Intend on returning for an actual meal in the future. read more

Let's face it we are "all over it" with this past year. With the obvious stated, going out for a nice meal is a challenge for industry folks and patrons. Flexibility and shifting on a dime to respect individuals is a huge task. We attempted dinner in a couple spots down by the Oceanside pier and was thrilled when I called 333 Pacific from a block away. The gentleman who answered was lovely and encouraged us to make our way to them for some version of a short wait, low stress dinner. 30 min later without a reservation we were seated in a cozy corner. Ben was our server, he was on point. Cocktails were delicious, food amazing {dozen fresh clean oysters in the half shell, small appetizer shrimp ceviche, lobster salad and petite filet mignon}. All delicious. Slapped down a generous tip for Ben in hopes of communicating how much we appreciated the visit from start to finish. 333 pacific figures out how to adapt to non reservations and we appreciate it. Needless to say we are mapping out dinner plans for the next couple of months in advance so we do not stess out the Food establishments we want to patronize and we don't get hangry looking for a solid establishment to spend or $$. read more

good food, nice waitress but one of the host not respond when i come in... i don't get it why,

I don't understand what everyone is raving about. The hostess dress was WAY too tight and WAY too short. Service was slow. The only time our waiter looked at me is when I handed him my credit card. Food wasn't that great. The only reason I've given them a second star that is because of the view. read more

A tad bit pricey, but it's well worth it with the food, drinks and ambiance. Having moved out from San Diego to Orange County - I am so glad that a pretty decent restaurant can be found almost in between to meet up after work for happy hour with friends. They had a great selection of appetizers and drinks for $7, a beach view (winter sunsets are the best) and a pretty exceptional service. The only criticism I have is I wish they would offer the happy hour prices from the bar to your dining room - but who's to say that you can't just go ahead and order before you get seated. Definitely worth the drive and maybe the traffic! read more

My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday and boy did this place not disappoint. We started off with the tempura vegetable basket and some of the Gouda Mac and cheese the mac and cheese was amazing and the vegetables were very tasty and we got a ton of food. We ordered two specialty cocktails. I got the peach bum which was super girly and sweet. Just how I like it and my boyfriend got the orange blossom. He said it was super strong. For dinner we ordered the filet mignon and the 2 lobster tails. The garlic mashed potatoes are GARLIC HEAVEN and the lobster tails and butter were delicious. The service was amazing. Everyone was so nice and helpful and they gave me a birthday dessert :)we will deff be coming back read more

Happy hour is on point. Bartenders that can make a solid Old Fashioned. Great date night or just roll in for apps. Ambiance is good and location is easy to access. Great local place! read more

Sunday night dinner. They had a wonderful deal on a Surf and Turf (8oz filet and 6oz lobster tail). The lobster was fresh and the steak was cooked to perfection. We also started with a ahí stacker which is a tower of Ahí, achacado, mango and rice at the bottom. This was a fantastic plate to share and they are very generous with the ahi. Ended with a mango sorbet which was a nice size to share and not to sweet. Overall, enjoyed the food and would highly recommend this place. read more

Fun martini options- I highly recommend the Haiku and the Moscow Mule which are both savory but go down easy. Martini's are $7 at happy hour and they have different specialties in the lounge everyday. When you sit in the dining room- the food is just okay and most of it not worth the price. We had the panzanella salad which was good but way overdressed and the lobster mac and cheese which tasted burned and had those awful baby shrimps in it (and I think the crab may have been imitation...gross I know). My boyfriend had the Yellowtail Coconut Curry which came in a generous portion and [luckily for me] was enough to share. The dish also came with eggplant in a miso sauce and some sort of peanut infused veggies. Take away: go for drinks before dinner and eat somewhere else.....like Vigilucci's which costs just as much and is ten million times more tasty read more

Just got back from 333. I did the $33 three course meal and am bummed because of the $$ I dropped for what I received. The highlight of the meal should not be the table bread. Atmosphere and view were fantastic, and fancy, but I can't exactly eat it. It took for-ev-er for our courses to come out. We were there for over 2 hours and they took our order in the first 5 mins, and it took us about 10 mins to eat, so that leaves... a lot of waiting time. They also brought out the wrong food but remedied it, which probably added onto the time. Two apologies that night. Uhh potstickers were good, vodka martinis were good, steak was good. The rest was forgettable, or not good. I left food on the plate. The very small plate. read more

I am so glad they put a nice restaurant near the Oceanside Pier. Its perfect for the area but it still is not that good for food. Drinks- great by the way. Food, well... Ive been here about 5 or 6 times over the past few years and it is like a nice restaurant with a beautiful view that needs a new chef. I'm sorry to say this but its true. Meat over cooked which I refused to send back because I hate wasting food and I am scared of what people do in the kitchen when you send food back. not saying they would do this, it is just one of my fears. They offered to re-cook but for me, you kind of get one shot with my meat. If you are trained chef, you should know how to make meat to temp. The sea bass was dry as well. I didn't know you could make sea bass dry but you can. Now all the food was tasty, the meat and fish were well seasoned, but dry food just doesn't make for a great meal. Service was great, Manager came over and tried to offer dessert which my meal already came with so I passed. Probably won't make it back here again. read more

I deem this place the classiest in oceanside. It has a beautiful ambiance and comfortable seating inside and on the patio. The service was quick and great. I went on a Saturday night around 9.30 and there was no wait. The fillet was perfect and tender and afterward the staff brought me a congratulations dessert because I had my pageant sash and evening gown on.Thank You for your wonderful Service and dinning experience read more

333 Pacific - Steakhouses Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is the second time I've eaten here and both times the service and the food have been superior. This time I had the beef short ribs. They were incredibly tender and melted in your mouth. Upon request the chef came out to provide the recipe. He was very kind and was evident that he is knowledgeable regarding foods pairing and prep. Our server was fantastic and very concerned about our happiness. Also their corkage fee is not outrageous which is always nice! No complaints!!! read more

Nice location by the Oceanside pier. We happened to be there when they had their anniversary special (soup and an entree for $20) which was pretty decent bang for buck. They have an insane amount of Vodka offerings but I was pretty disappointed by their mule. Knowing it was a Cohn group restaurant I expected a little bit more but it was standard and not outstanding. Update- jan 18, 2016- Someone from their hospitality management reached out to address my grievance. That is highly appreciated read more

My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary so we wanted to go somewhere special. My wife got the filet mignon and I got the 333 filet Trio and added crab, it was the best steak and crab we have ever had. The crab was as long as my plate and the steak melted in our mouths. Service was top of the line, very prompt and amazing. Our server Andy was the man!!!! He took very good care of us and made the experience so amazing. We highly recommend this place! read more

Great food, service and drink! Very pricey! Halibut was $50! it was delicious but that a bit high! read more

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333 Pacific is undoubtedly the bottom of the Cohn Restaurant Group, which is sad, because they are trying so hard to bring quality food service to North County. In the three times we've eaten there the food has been inconsistent (sometimes prepared perfectly, other times poorly) and the service has been polite, earnest and painfully slow. The last time we had lunch there we didn't get one bit of our food until, after waiting over an hour, we asked the waiter if he could cancel our order so we could leave. Only then did it begin to trickle out in jumps and starts. By then the meal was ruined for everyone. Being big fans of the Cohn Restaurant Group, (especially The Prado and Island Prime) it's a bummer to have these experiences at 333 Pacific. That said, it is still the nicest restaurant in Oceanside. read more

I had the BEST martini ever at 333 on Monday June 6th, we grabbed a seat in the lounge. We tried the Orange Blossom martini with elderflower vodka, the Toasted Macaroon martini and a small taste of the ROOTBEER Vodka. The martinis were only $7! The flavors were on point, the service was helpful and happy. We ordered the shrimp/crab/lobster nachos ($13), they were phenomenal - great size to share and the flavors were amazing. We arrived at 6:30pm and happy hour ends at 7:00pm, we had plenty of time to order and visit while enjoying the stellar sunset. I hope this short post encourages you to visit, we were pleased and will definitely be back! read more

Great place to go for a good steak. Pricing is high but it's an upscale place. Was able to watch the Sunday night football game and get a great filet and sides. Margaritas are very good also and they have about 100 vodkas. Not a vodka drinker but my wife am said the drink they made her was very good. Will go back when we visit again read more

Friday's lunch on 8/17/2012 was very disappointing. I've been here several times, but the quality was not up to par on this occasion. I ordered the crab, shrimp and lobster cake sandwich with fries. The slaw and salsa overpowered the sandwich with a heavy vinegar taste and it was so wet it made the bread roll unpleasant to eat. The fries were a zero on the scale and I should have sent them back. They were overcooked and limp (not at all crispy), they had probably sat under a lamp or other eating source too long. My guest ordered the lump crab hash & eggs. It was ok, good flavor but not a home run. I'll return, but will send my food back if a similar situation arises. I expect much better quality from 333 Pacific and a Cohn Group restaurant. read more

My girlfriend and I ate here Saturday evening June 20th. Within an hour of leaving the place we were both sick with diarrhea that lasted all night. We had the oysters, California roll, she had the salmon and I had the 3 steak dinner. It was not food poisoning as we were not sick. It was not something we ate or drank earlier in the day as we were both in different places and ate different foods that day before meeting. We were both sick about the same time. Thanks for the nice romantic evening 333. read more

I have enjoyed eating and drinking here many times, yet don't come here when it's summer, the air conditioner doesn't work according to the staff. Very Hard to enjoy yourself when it's so hot. So sad because it was one of our favorite places to eat drink. read more

Very disappointed the steak was dry wasn't tasting at all. My wife had the same experience was overcooked. I was not happy at all would not recommend this place. read more

With Covid the food and service is as good as ever. The outdoor dining they have setup is truly wonderful and provides a great option to indoors. read more

Parking is a challenge, but to be expected at the pier. Clear that and you are in for a treat.We showed up 10 min late on Friday night due to a concert in the area, but we were sat immediately at the table I requested. Our server was absolutely awesome. Ordered drinks, and I would highly recommend the Spicy Rita. Not the usual go-to in a place with 133 vodkas on the menu...but it is The Best. Next was sweet and spicey calamari, which was perfectly prepared. Entrees were the Crispy Chicken Roulade and Meatloaf, being both spectacular. Finished with a great chocolate surprise for my wife's birthday. read more

Visit Oceanside for lunch and a walk on beach on way to San Diego every time. This is first time we have stopped into 333 and glad we did. Definitely going to make this a regular stop. Our bartender Ben was great and very informative. A pleasant time. read more

This place has a beautiful view and prime location right in front of the remodeled Oceanside pier. We started out in the Vodka lounge. Very cute nice and cleanly deco. A little bit of a tight squeeze. The martini's were okay a little weak and we ordered the calamari and Brussels- both were swimming in sauce. Which I don't care for but my friend did so it's up to you the flavors to me were drowned out and mixed together. Dinner was a little better but not AMAZING which you expect when you are paying $39 for mahi mahi dinner. Anyway I would go check it out for the view ... cheers read more

This place is GREAT ! Casual-Upscale atmosphere, incredible food, a drink menu beyond imagination, wonderful service, reasonable prices. I could not ask for anything more. LOVE this place. It's kind of a hidden Jewl, you would expect to find a place like this in Del Mar, Carlsbad or La Jolla not Oceanside. read more

Mediocre at best. Very pretentious. Don't mind that so much if they follow through with the food. The ahi in the appetizer was mushy and tasteless. The scallops were salty and overcooked. The server kept trying to push us towards the steaks. I guess we should have listened. On the plus side, the drinks were great. read more

We went to happy hour last night and it was great. Our server was pleasant and fast. We had the spring rolls that had just enough heat which made them taste delicious. Next the calamari that was great as well. Nellie had her cantaloupe martini (s) and I had the house merlot. I wish the chef would change up the menu every now and then. Just add one or two items. Overall it was fun and we highly recommend 333. read more

Made a big mistake in choosing this place to celebrate my wife's birthday. I can't say enough about how terrible the service was, which was especially disappointing because I called days in advance to let them know we'd be celebrating a birthday. Reserved a table online and requested patio table three days ahead of time. Let them know it was for a birthday. Called the day-of to confirm time and patio request, and was assured patio table. Arrived and was seated inside in a vacant section of the restaurant. Asked to be moved to the patio, hostess rudely told me they never guaranteed me a patio table. When I told her I had called ahead and was assured a patio table, she responded with something like, "I don't know who you talked to, we don't do that." That set the tone for the service we received throughout the evening. Our waiter largely ignored us all night aside from taking our dinner order. We had to get his attention several times to get anything, such as a side that didn't come out with the food even though we ordered it, and some wine my wife's mother ordered. Always had an attitude that we were an inconvenience. At these prices that's simply unacceptable. When you pay $60 per person for a scoop of wilted lettuce, 8oz of beef, and a spoonful of mashed potatoes, the majority of the $$$ is for the atmosphere and service, which was nonexistent. There are a million restaurants where you can pay $$$ for steak and ocean views. Avoid this one, especially if you're celebrating a special occasion. Won't be going back. read more

I had a really beautiful date night with my fiancé this past Sunday. Everything was perfect from the sunset view on the heated patio to our cocktails and delicious dinner! Our server Jonathan was awesome. He was knowledgeable on the menu and specials and had a great attitude of professionalism! Thanks Jonathan! read more

If you can believe it all the Martinis are $7 in the bar during happy hour, so I ordered the cantaloupe and substituted Belvedere as the vodka. That's right still just $7! Great drink for those who like sweet. I ordered the watermelon martini during dinner which was more refreshing. Great happy hour spot. As for dinner, (cha ching dollar signs) it does come with a nice view. Food is nicely presentation with colorful lively ingredients. read more

"Everything happens in three's", "three time's a charm", "three's a crowd"...the number "three" is sure mentioned a lot! That's why when I saw the name of this restaurant, I assumed it had some underlying significance, like it was the owner's lucky number. Actually, 333 Pacific is just the name of the street it was located on! (I never read into things that much * wink! *) However, 333 Pacific did score a Hat Trick with Julius and me, meeting our three criteria for a top-notch restaurant. Criteria #1: AMBIENCE Before even walking into 333 Pacific, I couldn't help but feel a little giddy. It was located right smack in front of Oceanside Pier - automatic romance! Julius and I arrived right before sunset, and with the silhouette of surfers against the silver ocean and orange sky, it looked right out of a scene from the Endless Summer movie. Now, we've given restaurants high marks even if they were located in a hole in the wall, but an oceanfront restaurant will always score buku brownie points with me! From the street, you can already see that the placed was jam-packed. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you practically walk into the bar/lounge area, lit up with purply-blue neon tables with warm, glowing lights overhead and a wall boasting every brand of vodka. While I kept an eagle eye out for seats at the bar, we sat at the lounge area across from a cougar and next to an overly-affectionate couple lol. 333 Pacific's ambience was energetic, lively, and fun...perfect! Criteria #2: SERVICE When I found a couple of seats at the bar, we were served by a really friendly bartender who took the time to introduce himself and make an attempt at small talk. It was super busy that night, and if I didn't see him and the other bar staff pour drinks at break-neck speed, I might have been upset that it took him a while for him to refill my wine glass. The food we ordered came out pretty quickly though. Our bartender made up for the wait by over-pouring my Chardonnay, and saying, "Oops!" However, I was pretty drunk by this time already, Julius had to help me down it all! But I'm not complaining Criteria #3 FOOD 333 Pacific is a part of the Cohn Restaurant Group, known for their trendy, borderline eclectic menus. We've been to practically every Cohn Restaurant and enjoyed each one's food, so we were pretty confident 333 wouldn't disappoint either - and it didn't. We started off with oysters on the half shell. We wish they were a tad larger, but at least they were fresh and the ground horseradish that accompanied it was a nice touch. My favorite was the tempura veggies served standing in a wire basket with trio of sauces. The vegetables were firm, and the tempura was light and buttery - not oily or soggy whatsoever! We also tried the kobe potstickers (not a big diversion from the taste of regular potstickers you'd get at a dim sum) and the shrimp & blue crab ceviche. The shrimp were succulent and the crab added a unique texture, although it could've used less citrus juice. The side of wonton chips were the best though! So all-in-all, 333 Pacific hit all of our three main criteria. I'd come back for the sunsets and the veggie tempura, but most of all for the extra long pours of wine! read more

333 Pacific - Steakhouses Near Me - Oceanside, California

Came to San Diego for my birthday weekend. We had such bad customer service all weekend. Thank goodness this place came along. Waiter was very informative and helped make some food/drink choices. Only complaint. They brought our filet cold. But were quick to fix their mistake and the manager even came by to check in on us and offer her apologizes. read more

Found this ion yelp when looking for a place in Oceanside and thought it might be good for the view of the ocean but maybe the food wouldn't match. The food was dynamite and Even my picky father was impressed. It's not cheap but it's so worth it. The bread was amazing the calamari appetizer was delicious and the entrees were so unique and flavorful. Amazing mussels with flavors from Italy India and chorizo , the best fish n chips I ever ate. Great portions too we had plenty left over. I'm definitely coming back here. Oh and the view is to die for. read more