Solid 4.5 stars My…read morewife, mother-in-law, and I ran into the folks from The Parlor at Fallbrook Winery. They were serving up Wagyu smash burgers, hotdogs, and chili. Their pop-up restaurant moves around to various venues, like wineries and breweries. The service was very good, and Chef Taylor (owner) and his staff were super friendly and open to my feedback. We tried the Old Yeller ($14), a Wagyu beef hotdog served with chips and a sweet pickle. We also tried a bowl of their Wagyu Homestead Chili ($12), topped with cheddar cheese and jalapeños. Their menu primarily focuses on Wagyu burgers, but we had eaten a large breakfast, so we just wanted to try something smaller. I enjoyed pairing the chili on my chips with the red wines we were tasting. We enjoyed everything we tried, and I would love to check them out again to try a burger. I recommend that you follow them on IG ("eatparlor") to see where they'll be popping up next.

I recently enjoyed the Parlor burgers at a local winery and was pleasantly surprised. My husband…read moreand I couldn't decide between two of the burgers so we ordered both to split. These burgers were delicious! Crisp and juicy and full of so much flavor! Definitely a burger I want again! Go follow their pages and find out where they'll be next! You won't be disappointed!

My wife and I went to a local brewery a few months ago and came across the vagabond chefs who are a…read morehusband and wife team who started a pop up food stand which they book with local businesses who don't have food options available. The husband and wife team are really trying to make a name for themselves by cooking what I describe as home cooked comfort food. After, our first 2 encounters with them we started following them on social media. There handle is @vagabondchefssd on IG. As of now we have tried nearly everything in their menu from plain tater tots to fully loaded tater tots (sometimes with chili, sometimes with elote...), we've also had various hot dogs (pastrami and sauerkraut hot dog) and just recently tried their new items sliders (pulled pork and the other being a veggie sliders)...we've also purchased their homemade pickles which are tasty by themselves or added to a burger or slider. The husband and wife team are fun people...really nice to have gotten to know them on a more personal level. We highly recommend giving them a try at one of the local north county SD breweries they pop up at! Enjoy our pictures off there mouth watering food!

Perfect brewery food! My husband and I have been following this husband and wife chef team for a…read morewhile now and we are always bonding over food and cool local spots! They've been going to a lot of breweries lately so feature a beer brat dog with mustard and sourkrout that's been braised in a selection from that venu's home brews! They put so much thought and character into their comfort food creations and and are always seeking ways to explore new and interesting flavors to integrate with common favorites like tater tots and dogs. And of course have some of the classics as well!

I'm not too familiar with these flavors because it says it's Filipino style and I'm use to a…read moredifferent flavor of lumpia and sweet bbq chicken & pork. So my taste buds are pretty bias. It was decent, but to be honest I only really enjoyed the rice. The woman who served me was nice and delivered your food to your table at the brewery when they did a pop up at Roadies. I'm willing to give it another shot though. I hope they have other options to try next time.

The bao are my favorite, but everything is so good and the people are just so nice; it's always a…read morepleasure to eat here. The menu changes depending on date and location, so I've set a goal to follow them around town until I've tried all the specials. :D The portions are really generous as well, so bring friends and share.

What can I say about the Swim Step Bar and Grill located at the Vista Elks Lodge R/V park. The…read morebrain child of a Past Exalted Ruler and a Lodge Trustee, James and Steve. You may remember James as the amazing Chef from Nikos Express Italian Deli and Steve a licensed Ca Contractor and Amazing Chef in his own right. Along with many current Elks members the idea came to fruition 18 months ago. Steve's artistic ideas and designs transformed a delapidated and rundown shack into a functional kitchen with outdoor seating, a full bar, and live entertainment venu. Couple this with James' amazing weeky menus and you have the Swim Step Bar and Grill. Like the name? Stop by on Tuesday and ask how that came to be.

Great food We had dinner when arrived & Tuesday was 1/2 chicken nice & tender cooked all the way…read morethrough We also enjoyed Thursday night cook your own steak The filet mignon was tasty

This is my parents' local spot whenever I go down to Carlsbad to visit them. They've gotten to be…read morefriends with the staff so we're always greeted warmly. Their xlb is very juicy and all their dishes are pretty good. The restaurant is nicely decorated and it's part of the mall so there is ample parking.

The Shanghai style chow mein with thick noodle is my go to. It has a nice deep flavor. Nice smoky…read morewok taste. Love the variety of textures too with the meat and bite of the veggies. The black pepper beef with peppers is also super tasty but it's a hit or miss because sometimes the meat is super tender but other times it's tough and chewy so I stopped getting it as often. The flavor is amazing though. Another thing to try is the spicy sesame wonton it tastes like normal spicy wontons but mixed with like thai peanut sauce dip which is a unique combo but it works. The milk tea is pretty good too. The service is always good and the workers are nice. I usually get takeout but it's a good place to sit down too.

This is probably our favorite on Mission. Food is always good as are the drinks. Service is always…read moregreat we usually eat at the bar if dining just the two of us. They can accommodate large groups in their main dining room. Priced right for the location & food choices. You can't go wrong.

I have been to Flying Pig before about 8 years ago on the East coast during a work trip, and was so…read morestoked to see it in Oceanside. I recall it being a delicious and a wonderful dining experience. I have been looking forward to bringing my family and friends here all week. I am giving this restaurant 3 stars, because their food is still AMAZING and their staff is super nice and I believe deep down inside that they just had a REALLY OFF night. We had reservations for a party of 9 last night. The table was set up nicely and accommodated a few extra if needed, which I thought was cool. We started with some adult beverages: an Old Fashion, some Hotel Nacionals, a Fashionably Late, and a couple of beers. Everything started great. Dennis, our server was very cool and friendly and gave great suggestions. We ordered the mac and cheese sides and they were delicious with huge pieces of savory bacon in them. We also ordered the brussel sprouts which we never received and didn't even realize it until the very end when we received the bill because of all the other issues we had... but we'll get to that in a moment. But let's talk about what did go well... the delicious food we did get. We ordered the Pig burger which was sooo good and came with crispy fries. The fish for the fish and chips were 2 huge pieces and were delicious, came with yummy seasoned waffle fries and the tiniest tartar sauce and malt vinegar. I had to request 4 more for that amount of fish, but no big deal. Dennis brought out as much as we needed. Their ranch sauce is really good too. Don't judge just because it's a little peachy'ish and looks thousand island'ish. lt's still some very good ranch. My son said he really tasted the bitterness of beer in the fish batter but maybe it was just in that piece he had; I could not taste it in the piece of fish I ate. The short rib was really tender and delicious... the sauce was just a tad salty for my taste, but the mashed potatoes it sat on sort of balanced it out a little. The fried chicken thighs were really cooked well, juicy, crispy and seasoned perfectly. We ordered two Teres Major steaks. One rare with mashed potaoes, one medium rare with grits. The rare one came out medium and without any mushrooms, took FOREVEEERR to remake (the rest of the table was almost done with our meals...& not sure why it took so long since the restaurant wasn't that busy and it's a RARE steak). The one with grits came with mashed potatoes instead of grits. Dennis was super nice and apologetic and corrected both mistakes when we let him know. He then brought us a big bowl of grits. The manager (blonde gal) came over and apologized for the mistakes tonight, letting us know that usually does not happen, and let us know she'd be comping one of our steaks and would be bringing a dessert on them. We thought that was very nice of them. However, as nice a gesture. we never did receive that dessert. My husband handed Dennis his credit card before the bill arrived (before our friends could try to pay the bill) and not sure why but our bill never came, and we never saw Dennis again either after he boxed up our leftovers and took the card. We had to ask another server for our bill because we had been waiting for quite a while... and needed to head out as we were already late to meet friends at a lounge. The other server came back with my husband's credit card, the bill (that's when I finally noticed the brussel sprouts sides we never got but were charged), and let the server know. He immediately apologized and took it off the bill. So I'm not sure what happened last night at Flying Pig...missing and charged brussel sprouts, steak overcooked, missing mushrooms, mashed potatoes instead of grits, then a comped dessert promised but never delivered. WOW. I had to apologize to my friends. I was totally hyping up this place and it underdelivered. They automatically got their 20% gratuity for our party of 9 but anyone that knows me knows how much I absolutely love great service combined with exceptional food and that could have easily been a 30-35% tip had they been on their A game! We only come to Oceanside once a year. Maybe we will try again next year. Maybe not. This trip was about trying out a bunch of different restaurants and giving honest reviews on dishes/businesses we haven't tried before, or in a long time. Do better guys.

Jason had great customer service and I'd be glad to dine in again! Plus the food was delicious!read more

Extremely attentive and helpful staff. Great for gatherings, but is on the smaller side, so seating…read moremay take longer and be slightly cramped with a bigger party.

Came for Father's Day without a reservation and also with a baby. The hostess stand was not that…read morefriendly or helpful. There was a wait of course but we were told there was open seating at the bar area. It was busy but I noticed there were a lot of families with kids so I didn't feel as out of place bringing my baby. We were able to find a table in the bar area thankfully and our waitress was amazing. Unfortunately, I forgot her name but she was so friendly, gave great recommendations from the menu and was very attentive. It's hard to come across that kind of service these days so I really appreciated it. The food was pretty good. We got the steak that came pre sliced with flaky salt and a side of zhoug sauce...so good. The artichokes with the aioli were also very good. Brussel sprouts were good but prob my least favorite of the 3. The vibe and ambience was great and there were ocean views, I would def recommend.

On July 4th at 5pm, I visited the rooftop bar by the pool area of the hotel we booked for the…read moreholiday weekend. Instead, I had a highly unprofessional experience with bartender Eric. I simply wanted to ask what he was serving and clarify the seating/pool arrangement, including any differences for hotel guests versus outside visitors. Instead of answering or letting me finish a single sentence, Eric repeatedly talked over me, curtly stating it was "sold out" with no explanation. When I tried to understand what exactly was sold out (the hotel, the pool, the rooftop bar, or seating), he continued interrupting and directing me to the hostess stand. He even scolded me that he had already repeated himself four times, while adding that I wasn't asking the question that mattered although he never let me finish a sentence. The entire interaction felt dismissive and almost hostile and condescending (insinuating I can't understand because of my ethnicity and that he was actively trying to make me leave rather than provide basic service or information) It was especially disappointing on a holiday when hospitality standards should be at their best. No amount of busyness excuses such rude, impatient, and condescending behavior toward a guest who was simply trying to ask a reasonable question. The hostesses were extremely nice and explained to me the difference between cabana, restaurant, and the pool seating for hotel guests vs non guests. Shame that staying at the hotel, we haven't been able to utilize any of the amenities

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

trashy company! the people who work for them do a shitty job. not caring and food was trash!read more