What a gem! Came for…read morea relaxing Friday evening with girlfriends and we loved the rosé flight. The wine menu is pretty excellent with a great variety. Love that their flights change as well, so lots of fun wines to explore. The food menu was interesting and paired great with the food. Overall this is a fun addition to the quieter side of the block.

I've walked past this place plenty of times and finally decided after work to stop in, was around…read more7:30pm and was greeted by Micah, he was so kind and so easy to talk to. Helped me try a few wines and landed on the draft sparkling, which paired really nicely with my food. The kitchen is definitely on top of the products that come out and have high standards for their food. I left very happy with my experience, especially with the bar being filled with other kind folks, who loved to chat! Overall, the Merenda was a beautiful space, ambience was lovely. This is going to be my hidden gem that i bring my friends to and officially part of my boyfriend and I's date night list! Thank you Micah & see you soon!!

Super fun open mic on Thursday! Hosts Raynaldo and Suzanne are welcoming and help keep the evening…read morefun and light. Outdoor patio is spacious and great for summer evenings. Wines were good and they allow you to bring in food from neighboring restaurants. Be sure to check it out if you're a North County musician.

Sunday are the best with Raynaldo Martine open mic night his music is great and the people who come…read morein to play are good too.

Little Victory is tucked into a small lot just around the corner from State Street and a lively…read morepart of Carlsbad Village. Parking can be an issue. I ended up about three blocks away in a residential area on a busy Saturday night. The cozy atmosphere is warm and comfortable. The staff does a good job weaving among the six tables in the dining room and six on the patio. Conversations are tougher inside. This is a natural wine bar, so some classiciists might not like the styles. Little Victory has a jammed, two-sided wine list (red and white) in incredibly small type. Natural wines often look and taste distinct from conventional bottles. They are frequently unfiltered and unfined, leaving them slightly cloudy with sediment. Expect vibrant acidity and complex flavor profiles that lean toward the earthy, savory. Bottle variation is common. Off-flavors and aromes include mousiness, excess volatile acidity (vinegar notes), or Brettanomyces (wet cardboard). Our waitress was patient and let us taste five whites, which were too funky for most of us (not fruit-driven noses and palates like most California wines). I settled on the Austrian 2024 Wurzinger Grüner Veltliner Früg, $17 BTG. It was cloudy, with some lime, floral, and yeasty nose; tight acids; and a tart finish. We did enjoy a fruity, balanced 2021 Viticultor Goyo Garcia Viadero Joven de Viejas Viñas, Ribera del Duero ($72 bottle; $25 at retail); and a good Temecula red blend, 2023 Lost Ranch Winery Moonshadow (53% Nero d'Avola; 47% Syrah; $17 by the glass). For appetizers, the four of us shared the olives ($8), bread and butter plate ($9), cheese platter ($18), and beef tartare ($25). Other things we shared were the local catch, $33; roasted octopus, $31; and the peach and fennel salad, $22. The octopus drew the most raves. The catch was a bit dry. Service was friendly, very helpful and responsive to our questions about the wines and the different dishes on the menu. The food runners were timely in bringing out our different dishes. Little Victory should do well in this bustling foodie town.

What a lovely little wine bar!! The best ambiance for a girls night out where all you want to do is…read morechat with your bffs. My cousin and I visited on a Friday night with no reservation. Plenty of street parking! We were seated right away at the bar stools. Lovely shop, very quaint and feels like you're just visiting a friends shop. We ordered the mussels, crudo and risotto. We were torn over what wine to get but they let us sample a couple! Super great service. Mussels were definitely the stand out dish, but everything was fresh! 3 plates was good for 2 people. We also got their cheesecake and it was SOOOO GOOD! Not too sweet, perfectly baked. It is a pricey restaurant but worth a special occasion.

I'll admit, I'm never in Oceanside since it's a bit of a drive compared to the other beach towns…read more My girlies and I decided to stop by here on the way home from being in OC, and the vibes did not disappoint. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the host (I forgot his name, but it starts with a V?). Super friendly and helped all of us feel at home; Would occasionally check-in to make sure our needs were taken care of too. Sometimes you walk into bars and deal with judgy/pretentious people or service workers and we didn't get that impression at all from any of the staff here. My girlies and I ended up sitting in the outside area, which honestly was a great choice due to the humid weather AND we got a great view of the beach sunset. It's a bit stuffy (when it's hot), but still nice inside the establishment. We also ordered some drinks and tiramisu to make the most of our time there. Overall, Sound By The Sea is a great spot to catch-up and unwind during one of those longer summer nights (cue the Summer Nights song by Lil Rob lol). I hope you also enjoy the same fun experience my friends and I shared yesterday. Thank you. :-)

My friend organized a '70s-themed beach party in Oceanside, and we ended up at this cool spot for…read moreappetizers and drinks. This was my second time here, and I love everything about this place. First of all, kudos to the bartender--I forgot her name, but she was incredibly generous and kind. She accidentally forgot my drink and kept apologizing, but I told her it was totally fine since we had a large party. To make up for it, she gave me two shots instead of one and even added a big discount. The ambiance of this place is unique and very artsy. If you're looking for a cool, one-of-a-kind spot to hang out, this is it. There's so much attention to detail throughout--even the restroom door is thoughtfully designed with a modern, creative touch. My friend ordered a variety of cocktails, and everyone enjoyed them. The food was great as well. I ordered the hummus plate, and it was the best I've ever had--so fresh and served in a generous portion. My friends tried the pizza and a few other items from the menu, and everything got a thumbs up. If you're in the area looking for a cool place to hang out or planning a party, this is the spot. I'll definitely be back again soon.

If I had to pick a favorite at Hangar 76, it's the Life Gives You Lemons wine. I'm obsessed with…read moreit! It's the kind of drink that keeps me coming back, especially paired with one of their delicious pizzas. The pizzas are on the smaller side--definitely shareable--but let's be honest...you may not want to. Hangar 76 has become one of my favorite places in Oceanside. Fittingly, it's housed in what used to be an airplane hangar, giving it a unique character that you won't find anywhere else. The indoor and outdoor spaces are both beautifully designed, and they've done an incredible job transforming the patio with cozy seating, including large couches that make it easy to relax and stay awhile. It's also dog-friendly, which is always a huge plus. One of my favorite things is how easy it is for groups. Everyone orders right from their phone and pays for their own meal, so there's never any awkward check-splitting at the end. They're always hosting fun events too, from line dancing and comedy nights to karaoke, so there's usually something happening. Since it's a little farther inland, parking is generally much easier than along the coast, and the prices are very reasonable. Beautiful space, great atmosphere, fun events, delicious food and wine, and easy parking--Hangar 76 is absolutely worth a visit and is one of Oceanside's hidden gems. Five stars!

Truly cannot recommend enough!! *…read moreThe food (amazing wood fired pizza), drinks (wine, beer, and lovely NA beer selection), and vibe (lots of outdoor, fireplace, had live music) were ALL top notch! * Had my husband's surprise birthday there with a party of about 20 and they were so kind and accommodating it really was great experience- highly recommend!!

Fantastic place, the owners Gary and Lynn are incredibly knowledgeable with wine and the pairing…read morethat goes along with their wonderful food. Super nice people, the meals are incredible. Super tasty and the presentation is awesome. Well done you two Best wine bar I've ever been to. You have to try this place. Marco K

This place is a gem! They have a self service wine bar, or a couple tasting options. They also have…read morea great chef with great food. We both did tastings and all the wine is great! Will definitely be back.

This place has come along way from what it use to be. I'm loving the new look and the bartender we…read morehad was very kind and bubbly. Nowadays I feel that bartenders just keep their head down and pour drinks, but this bartender was fully engaged with her customers and made sure everyone had a great time. Pool tables are gone, but they have more lounge seating and are dog friendly. Happy Hour: M-F 2-5pm Wed: $10 off wine bottles

Stopped by for a quick beer. It's a great spot, lots of space to sit. Loved the seats with open…read morewindows that give you views of the street. The music was great, playlist had great music some throwbacks. They have bathrooms inside and TV's. Didn't get to try the smash burger but the pictures look good so maybe next time. It wasn't too busy but we did have to wait to order our drinks as there was only one bartender. They have beer on tap and they also have slushy sangria and margarita. I tried both I think the Margarita one tasted better but I opted for a Mango Cart beer instead. They have a calendar of events like trivia, comedy night, etc. Fun place to check out! I will definitely be back.

I have been here every time I visit here every time I visit Oceanside, we love the food and there…read morealways pretty quick. This time was terrible the waitress was rude, slamming glasses in her table, having issues with our order and it took over an hour to get to get our food and which is very unusual for this restaurant I saw, and we saw other people getting their food that came there after us and seemed like our waitress put her own later, and she just seemed to have an attitude, not smiling and every time we ask for something it was like a problem. Her name was Jenna B. As soon as we arrived she had an attitude. We will go again, but hopefully we won't get this waitress. I wouldn't recommended anyone. Thank you the Bragg family Pensacola Florida. We come here multiple times a year. I love this place.

Happy Hour M-F 3:30-5:30 Beef Birria Empanada ($7) - I loved…read morehow flavorful the consommé and garlic aioli were! I'd get this one again. Short Rib Taco ($6) - I appreciated how they loaded the taco with meat, but it could've been juicier and a little more flavorful. I'd go for the Spicy Shrimp Taco next time.