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    Crackheads Oceanside

    4.2 (55 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CRACKHEADS OCEANSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Rakhi B.

    Ambiance..big space and plenty of space to run around and heat lamps Service..fast and friendly Food..diff food spots..pizza.burgers..thai..Mexican and big bar in middle.

    Jonathan H.

    I went to Crackheads (a sort of food court, beer garden kind of place) for Thai takeout at the Thai Style Kitchen stall. Because I worked in Bangkok for 5 years, I'm always on the lookout for great Thai food --- and Thai Style Kitchen delivered on the taste and flavor I was looking for. I ordered two dishes: Yellow Curry Chicken with chicken thigh and leg, coconut curry, carrots, onions and potatoes with side of rice; and, Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodle), with flat rice noodles, egg, bell pepper, Chinese broccoli, basil, fresh chili, garlic and house soy. Both were delicious, had a decent heat level (although I always like food spicier), and were filling. The woman who served me behind the counter was very friendly and efficient. And the price was very reasonable, especially for the amount of food served. I'll happily return. Next time, I'll eat at Crackheads itself instead of just taking the food home. It has a really chilled ambiance.

    My toddler and her friend always have a great time here (as you can see in the background the big connect 4 is a hit with the kiddos!)
    Michelle S.

    Wow, as a family with a toddler this is SUCH a wonderful family friendly establishment! Lots of turf to run and play, they have large connect 4s which is fun. There are multiple different food vender options, our favorite is the Mexican station - their pollo asada burrito is perfection and absolutely big enough to share! The full stocked bar has a fantastic signature drink section (my favorite is the spicy margarita) as well as beer and even nonalcoholic beer! - I do recommend ordering from the bar vs a service because you can only close out your tab from the bar if you ordered there so it's much easier to quickly close out!

    The highlight was me bringing Cali and her making a buddy. She managed to stay in the shade :)
    Aiko M.

    The food options are "just okay", but the concept of the space is awesome! The food is hit-and-miss here: Thai place was out of most teas before dinnertime, the smash burger place was decent (fries and onion rings are seasoned well and made for sharing), the sandwich place (pulled pork + ham sammie and under-cooked fries) and taco stand (chicken taco) were average at best. This place is dog-friendly; there's sandy areas and a poo-bag station. Cali made eye contact with a boy nearby and they army-crawled to each other to meet. Super cute! It's a nice location to bring out-of-towners or even kids. There's a few games on the fake grass and everything is nicely spaced apart for ease of movement. Overall, a welcome addition to South O! Pros: - dog-friendly! - small parking lot and street parking - did I mention dog-friendly?! - fun ambience - bar for those who care - smash burgers were really good Cons: - food options... if you go with low expectations you won't be disappointed - employees not the friendliest (especially at the Thai stall)

    Cute patio/bar
    Amy B.

    Such a great location. Came on a beautiful day with friends. There are great food choices and quite a variety.

    Burgers duhhh
    Bill P.

    The vibe is great , good concept with many food choices from tacos,pizza,sandwiches, and burgers. There is a full bar in the center. They give you a buzzer when the food is ready. Its a bit pricey for what you get. But check it out anyway

    Boocha time!
    Bertolucci S.

    The ambience is always on point, and the food is always a hit! especially when the bevs are hitting. The bartenders are super welcoming and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. And when they have live music? Chef's kiss. It takes the vibe to a whole new level

    Shrimp drunken noodles
    Natalie T.

    Came here yesterday with our baby for lunch and we had a great time! Love the atmosphere and also love that they have multiple food options. There was a sandwhich stand, a taco stand, a Thai stand, and a burger stand. I got the shrimp drunken noodles from the Thai stand and they were probably the best I've ever had. My husband got a smash burger that was good too! We will definately be back.

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    Jessica Z.

    Tacos were good, pizza is unfortunately better at 711! Ambiance is cool for adults with kids.

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    Cool little outdoor spot wish they had 2 cornhole games. Make it a little easier to entertain the kids.

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    Great burgers and awesome atmosphere! Plenty of space and also outdoor heaters. You should check it out

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    Rose was an absolute pleasure and makes a great margarita with fresh lime juice. Will definitely come back!

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    While it's unfortunate that the pizza spot is gone, there are still plenty of great food options, from tacos to Thai noodles.

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