Great food, great service. Fish is always fresh and cooked just right. Best fish in Southern…read moreCalifornia

Updated again to say thanks to Isaiah as well! Updated to…read morecompliment Braden as well, seriously a great staff you have! Oh Pelly's! I am currently in love with the scallops! Cooked to perfection by your amazing chefs! Pelly's is an absolute happy place for my husband and I! They treat us so well! Big shout out to the very kind and knowledgeable Tim, and all the amazing people on staff. From the vibe to the kindness to us and our pup from the staff to every single thing we have tried on the menu! Don't forget the citrus pie for dessert! Again Tim and all the kids are a treasure! Treat them well!

Been passing by this place for years, and today was finally my first visit…read more Who goes to a fish market at 0800 in the morning for a breakfast burrito? Apparently... this guy. They had ceviche in the cooler, and honestly the 5-star reviews almost convinced me to grab some, but the breakfast burrito was calling my name. Glad I listened that thing was packed with ingredients and seriously good. Absolutely loved the vibe here. Part fish market, part café, with a steady morning rush of coffee drinkers, locals, and regulars coming through the door. The team was professional and friendly from the cashier all the way back to the line cooks. You could tell everyone was working in sync back there. Definitely coming back... and next time I'm finally trying the actual main attraction: the fish.

Absolutely the worst meal I've had in a while. Was craving a…read moremeal while walking around the harbor and stumbled across this place. Saw they had burritos, so I ordered their harbor burrito. What I received was a tiny burrito (see picture) with no salsa. When I went back in to ask for salsa, they handed me several Heinz taco sauce packets. Seriously? I'm not asking for fresh made salsa/pico here, but at least some store bought salsa, even Tapatio would suffice. When I bit into my burrito, I felt and heard a loud crunch. The tortilla was overcooked and crunchy. I also had to wait 10 minutes for my burrito to cool down enough to edible levels. The "Italian sausage" advertised was hot dog. Literal hot dog. Ridiculous! I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that their seafood and sandwiches are better, but I'm never eating here again, so I guess I'll never know. +1 star for said benefit of the doubt. *Note: The prices advertised are not current. When I asked the cashier why the burrito was $3 more than advertised, she pointed to a tiny sticky note on the menu that was curved so far it was not immediately readable that stated, "Prices are subject to change." No explanation, just point.

Such an authentic and comforting Mexican dining spot! Cocina Del Mar completely won me over with…read moretheir amazing traditional flavors. The thick handmade sopes topped with flavorful grilled meat, fresh avocado, and queso fresco were sensational, especially paired with their rich refried beans. I loved the clean, cozy interior and casual wooden seating. Sweet service throughout. I will definitely be back!

I'm honestly very picky and selective when it comes to restaurants, especially when I see a 5-star…read morerating. I decided to give this place a try for the first time and ordered a molcajete. The food took about 45 minutes to arrive, and I'll admit I was a little nervous because I've had some pretty disappointing experiences with other restaurants in the past. But once the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was hot, fresh, beautifully packaged, and smelled absolutely delicious. Most importantly, they followed my instructions exactly as requested, which made a huge difference. I'm giving them 5 stars because they genuinely earned it. The food, presentation, attention to detail, and overall experience exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend giving them a try. I'll definitely be ordering from here again!

I love Dalu Hawaiian BBQ! I typically do takeout and it never disappoints. The customer service…read morehere is pretty good. The two young ladies at the front are always so nice, helpful, and welcoming! My go-to order is usually the Orange Tofu and/or Pineapple Tofu, the Spam Musubi (got 2 this time!), with a side of rice, veggies, and macaroni salad. The veggies always taste so fresh and their macaroni salad is so creamy and smooth! The tofu has so much flavor you won't even realize it's tofu! The Spam Musubi is always so fresh and has the perfect glaze. 10/10 food and service! The environment is usually clean, which adds a positive experience for customers. Looking forward to my next visit!

We were excited to try this place because the menu looked great and we love Hawaiian food. Overall,…read moreit was disappointing experience, and it didn't quite live up to our expectations. The portions were extremely small, and the staff was friendly, but the food felt a bit underwhelming. The macaroni salad and rice were fine, but nothing really stood out. I won't be going back.

Bluewater Grill in downtown Carlsbad is a great spot for seafood, whether you're dining with family…read moreor enjoying a casual dinner out. The restaurant is easy to get to and has its own parking lot, which is always a plus. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The indoor dining area has a nice coastal vibe with ocean and fishing-themed decor. We visited on a Sunday evening without reservations and were seated right away. Our waitress and the rest of the staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. One of the highlights was the complimentary fresh sourdough bread with butter. The bread was so soft, fresh, and delicious! It was perfect for dipping into the soup. For our meal, we ordered the Gemini pasta with shrimp and sea scallops, roasted barramundi sea bass, Manhattan clam chowder, and a kids' marinara pasta. The Gemini pasta was delicious, tossed in a creamy pesto Parmesan sauce. The shrimp were large with a great bite, and the scallops were cooked nicely. The roasted barramundi was also very good. The skin was a little overcooked for my liking, but the fish itself was tender and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the bed of corn and mixed vegetables underneath, which added a refreshing touch to the dish. The Manhattan clam chowder was well prepared with great flavor, and it was perfect for dipping the fresh sourdough bread. For the kids' meal, the marinara pasta came with fresh fruit on the side and an orange juice, making it a great option for little ones. My daughter loved it! Overall, we had a very enjoyable dining experience at Bluewater Grill. Between the tasty seafood, friendly service, relaxed coastal atmosphere, and convenient parking, it's a restaurant I'd happily return to when in downtown Carlsbad. A great choice for a family dinner!

Everything was SO fresh and flavorful!…read more We came in Saturday night and they were pretty busy, but surprisingly, we got seated really quickly. You can always grab a drink at the bar while waiting, which is a nice touch. Service was fast, especially considering how busy they were. We ordered the crab & avocado salad, ponzu scallop, miso-glazed scallop, and wood-fired salmon. Honestly, everything was delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. And the portions were just right. We literally ate every single bite of everything! Nothing left behind. Definitely coming back--and next time, I'm bringing company because this is one of those places I want other people to try too!

Kai Ola Carlsbad absolutely crushed it. The quality of the fish was outstanding, especially the…read moretuna. We tried the tuna special flight, and the fatty tuna "cheek" cut was something completely new for me. Easily one of the highlights of the night. The Tamarack Roll topped with wagyu was incredible, the Moonlight Roll was another standout, and we ended up ordering two orders of tuna nigiri because it was that good. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Great atmosphere and service, beautiful presentation, and some seriously impressive tuna. Kai Ola has quickly become one of my favorite sushi spots in North County. I'll definitely be back. * Tuna special flight was the highlight * Fatty tuna cheek was amazing * Tamarack Roll + wagyu was excellent * Moonlight Roll was a standout * Tuna nigiri was so good we ordered it twice

As a professional chef and MasterChef finalist, I rarely leave negative reviews, but this…read moreexperience was genuinely disappointing. My partner and I came here to celebrate our anniversary, specifically excited to enjoy uni. We were talked into ordering the omakase experience, under the impression that it would include what we had come for. Instead, we spent $200 and were served California rolls and other underwhelming selections, with absolutely no uni in sight. For anyone familiar with omakase, the entire concept is about trusting the chef to create a thoughtful, elevated dining experience. I understand that ingredients and availability change, but communication and transparency are fundamental to hospitality. If uni wasn't going to be part of the experience, that should have been made clear before encouraging us to order it. We even bought the staff beers because we were excited to celebrate, connect, and show our appreciation. Unfortunately, that generosity wasn't met with the same level of care or hospitality. I'm not someone who expects special treatment because of my culinary background, but I do expect honesty, quality, and an experience that reflects the price being charged. Charging $200 for an omakase experience that includes basic California rolls while completely missing the one ingredient your guests specifically came for is incredibly disappointing. What should have been a memorable anniversary dinner turned into an expensive lesson in why trust and communication matter just as much as the food. As a chef, I can appreciate simplicity. What I cannot appreciate is being sold an experience that wasn't delivered.

This was my first time at this sushi restaurant. It's a few blocks from the 101 in Oside and…read morenestled along one the shopping plazas off Oceanside Blvd. We were greeted right away and offered seats across from the bar with a view into the sushi prep, but a few minutes later we decided to move to a booth near the entrance for some breeze as it was a pretty warm night. The staff was very polite and ready to answer any questions. The interior was very clean and nicely decorated. We ordered the garlic edamame, the double crunchy roll, the baked salmon roll, the chicken Teriyaki Bento box, and some chicken fried rice. Everything was so delicious. I'm pretty sure this was the first time I had edamame and I really enjoyed the salty and garlicy mix. The double crunchy roll was by far the best I've ever had and it was so loaded. Hands down one of the best sushi restaurant experiences in a long time. I definitely recommend Kyodai 23 and surely will be back for more soon.

First off: FIVE amazing stars for this place. We were…read moredriving from LA to Oceanside for a soccer tournament. Not coastal Oceanside, but inland. We were looking at food options on the way to the field for after the game and sort of laughed as we passed a sushi place in a strip mall in a seemingly out of the way location. My son heard us mention sushi and perked right up, but we told him not likely around here. Just for fun, we Googled it and then read the reviews and were taken aback at the fantastic reviews. Son plays an amazing game, they win! Grammie wants to take us to lunch so we give her the address. She gets there before us and we all sort of look at one another and say let's give it a try. OMG.....Kyodai 23 is now one of my Top 3 favorite sushi locations EVER!!! The sushi was so fresh, flavorful, melt in your mouth amazing! I'm writing this review two months after we dined, so I don't remember the names of any of the dishes, but I added pics so you can see what we had. It was so good, we actually doubled up on a couple of dishes. We left full and satisfied. Service was very prompt and friendly. The restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. The prices were more than reasonable...especially for that quality of sushi. As much as I don't want to drive 2.5 hours for a single soccer game, I'll be wishing for many more games in Oceanside! If you're looking for amazing sushi, give this place a try!!!

Best happy hour in Oceanside since we've been here! Service and food were awesome!! Beautiful view…read moreof the ocean. We'll be back!

Let me tell you... 333 Steakhouse & Seafood in Oceanside doesn't just give you a view, it gives you…read morea full cinematic oceanfront experience. The kind of view where you catch yourself staring at the water like you're in a dramatic movie scene, contemplating life, love, and whether you should order another martini. But today the bar area and atmosphere captured our attention. The place is clean, elegant, and effortlessly classy. Not pretentious, just that perfect "I'm on the coast living my best life" energy. The atmosphere is warm, breezy, and polished enough that even the silverware feels like it pays rent. Service was excellent, the team took care of us like VIP guests at a private tasting. Attentive, friendly, and smooth. No chaos, no attitude, no disappearing acts. Just genuine hospitality that makes you think, "Yeah... this is why Oceanside stays winning." We only stopped in for drinks, but you know, that did not happen. Now let's talk about the fresh, amazing ceviche tostada, because this thing deserves its own paragraph, its own applause, and honestly maybe its own mural. The fish, "Wow"...packed with flavor, Fresh...fresh. The citrus? Bright enough to wake your soul. The seasoning? Balanced like it studied meditation. And the fresh avocado? Thick, creamy slices that sit on side like royalty. This tostada didn't come to play, it came to change your mood, your day, and possibly your future plans. Now my martini is talking...ha ha ha. It's the kind of dish that makes you consider ordering two more "just to confirm the flavor profile." "Bloody Mary Oyster Shots" These shots were dangerously delicious. Spicy, briny, bold, and smoother than a pickup line from someone who actually knows what they're doing. You take one and immediately think: "Yep... we're definitely doing another round." They were fresh, flavorful, and honestly? A little too good. The kind of shot that makes you question why you ever settled for regular Bloody Marys in your life. This was the main reason for stopping by, the "Amazing Dirty Filthy Martinis" Ah yes... the dirty filthy martinis, the ones you enjoyed at the bar while soaking in the ambience and plotting your next visit. Perfectly chilled. Perfectly briny. Perfectly filthy. Mmmmmm hmmmm, These martinis were so good they should come with a warning label. And the bartenders? On point. Skilled, fast, friendly, and clearly proud of their craft. You can tell they're the type who could make a martini blindfolded and still nail it. The ceviche tasted like Poseidon himself personally approved it. The oyster shots were so good they convinced me to order a few more rounds. So delicious! And those martinis? Filthy enough to make you blush, classy enough to make you behave. This place is clean, elegant, delicious, and run so well. Special thanks to the staff and management! "Enjoying life...One bite...one sip at a time, foodie & drinkie style!" Miguel C.