One Star for Careless Service Stopped by this nice-looking café by the ocean to enjoy a quiet breakfast after my morning estimate. I ordered, left a $5 tip, and sat down at the first available table. Despite having five staff members and only a few tables occupied, no one brought my food or checked on me. I waited over 15 minutes, clearly visible, and no one said a word. Finally, I got up and saw my order sitting in a to-go bag near the coffee station--no heads-up, no apology, nothing. I came here to enjoy breakfast at the high lowe café, not eat from a takeout box. Really disappointing. One star for the careless staff. HIGH- price. LOWE - service. read more

High/Low - When you find beautiful place next to the ocean to enjoy your breakfast and do not serve has to find your order on it to go shelf - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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It is always a stop along my adventures. They let me customize my eggs to not have cheese, add avocado, and the GF pancakes were amazing! Their latte is superb. Great ocean view. read more

I came here for a birthday breakfast with a group of about 13 people including a baby and the staff was so accommodating. Water was already waiting at the table when we arrived. The servers were super friendly. The Cardiff Crack Hash was amazing, I could have eaten two orders, it was so tasty. Everything else looked amazing including the Lemon Ricotta Pancake. I love how they have Mexican Sprite with the meal and the fact I can get a cappuccino to go. Once the sun came out the patio was gorgeous and I regret not stopping by the Top Gun house nextdoor to grab some pies. I did go for a walk on the pier after as it is right across the street. The property is gorgeous and the bathrooms were very clean. I would definitely recommend this spot and will def be heading back again! read more

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Nice brunch option at a beautiful beachside hotel. Unfortunately they don't take reservations. I loved the Huevos Rancheros. Their coffee was good too and they brought a nice brownie in a skillet with vanilla bean ice cream and strawberries for the birthday girl in our party. The chicken pot pie needed more veggies but was a nice presentation. Some of the other dishes our party had looked delicious too. Would like to go back to try their Lemon Ricotta pancakes and clam chowder, likely not together. read more

High/Low - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great food and wait staff was nice, attentive and friendly. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Nice view of the water. Will come again. read more

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The ocean view at Hi/Low is beautiful and the food was actually really good, which makes the service issues even more disappointing. When we arrived, all of the servers were standing outside near the host stand. We were told to seat ourselves anywhere and that (someone) would come help us. We did just that... and sat there for 30 minutes with no one acknowledging us. No greeting, no explanation, nothing. Except for "seat yourselves, you'll get helped". We eventually had to go up to the counter to place our own order. To be clear, I understand that slow days happen, and servers talking near the host stand isn't a big deal. (As some of us in the service industry tend to do). We weren't expecting anyone to drop everything and immediately attend to us. We get that sometimes moments are slow. However, if you tell guests someone will come help them. THAT should actually happen. Don't say you're going to assist and then completely ignore the table. After the food came out, once again, no one checked in on us. When it was time to leave, we waited what probably was another 40 minutes just to close our check... and surprise, we had to go up to the counter again because no one came to the table and dealt with it ourselves. What made this even more frustrating was watching other guests who arrived AFTER US get seated, served, and cashed out promptly, especially those dining outside. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, yet the servers were mostly just standing around. The entire operation felt unorganized, with poor communication between staff and guests, and zero awareness of who was being helped. To top it off, leaving a tip felt completely unnecessary... yet I still did, which honestly I shouldn't have considering we essentially served ourselves the entire time. We never even had a designated server, so it's unclear who even received it. This experience felt less like an accident and more like a management issue. The lack of urgency and awareness gave the impression that management either wasn't present or simply doesn't prioritize service, which directly reflects in the servers behavior. Overall, it was an incredibly frustrating and unprofessional experience for a slow day. Great view, good food, but the service seriously needs help. read more

Visiting Oceanside and after a few hours bike riding and walking around..I needed a refreshing drink and something light to eat. My server Jamal suggested the sirloin wedge..and of course I had a Pina Pina to relax in the outside side patio. Service was outstanding.. ambiance was the best.. especially when the beach is right across the street. The wedge hit all the spots in taste.. flavors..and lightness..did not make me fill like I had too much. Perfect for a warm day. Was busy on the patio but service did not wain..even a single customer is treated great.. read more

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This was very a very disappointing visit. We looked at the menu online and thought it would be a good try. But unfortunately we were underwhelmed. I got the Hawaiian breakfast rice. It was too sweet! Every bite tasted like pineapple. We also ordered the waffles, there were thin and dry. To drink we tried their bloody Mary's, they were too thick for my taste. The only reason why I gave this place two stars is the service, our server was great so it helped distract from the food and the ambiance. It's ocean front so it was a nice place to sit. It's just too bad the food was lacking, this place can have alot of potential! read more

Service is atrocious. Waited 15 minutes before my wife found the manager to let him know we needed water. His response, "when your waiter comes by they'll take your drink order". Yes, we know how a restaurant works; the point is we haven't even been acknowledged. Onto the food: Grilled cheese and tomato soup: grilled cheese was fine, soup tastes like salsa Fish and chips: decent fish and chips nothing special Wedge salad: as you'd expect it was good. Hard to mess that up Clam chowder: here we go. They claim this to be the best chowder you've ever tasted. First off this isn't even top 20 and I'm a whore for chowder. In fact, I wouldn't even call this chowder but rather clam broth. You also get a whopping 6 clams. I should have known better when it took the longest of our order because they had to "plate it". At 17 bucks this is an absolute rip off. Now back to the service. After we finished lunch where was our server. Nowhere that's where. Another 25 minutes to get a check.....not from our server. For the price tag this place needs a major gut check. As locals we will not be back. read more

We decided to stop in during one of our walks. We are so glad that we decided to try it after walking by so many times. Everything was delicious and our server was on top of everything. We noticed that all of the staff were super friendly and attentive. Hubby had the shrimp roll and I had the Cobb salad with a side of sweet potato fries. You could tell that the fries were homemade as well as the vinaigrette. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio and they had umbrellas at each table which they opened for us. We would love to try breakfast and noticed they open at 7 AM. They have a cute coffee bar inside with pastries as well supposedly the pie here is great and I'd like to try that too read more

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Love this place! First place we take out of town visitors. Its in a great spot, has great views. Food is good, with a limited menu. Our server Kyla was fantastic! Had great suggestions and was tentative. There was a slight misunderstanding with some of the other wait staff when told about some necessities in the women's restrooms. I understand it is a separate venue from the hotel. However staff should never tell guests to go tell someone else. Jamal handled it like a pro, I explained what happened and he took care of it. Simple! Thank you. We will be back, we will be back with our out of town guests. Keep up the professionalism Jamal you are a keeper! High/Low is a great place! Great food! read more

Sometimes we visit restaurants for the ambiance, sometimes we go for the food and sometimes we go for the service. So to have a great location, so close to the beach, fantastic food (fresh and great quality), and service that was 5 stars from the time we walked in to the time we left, by our server Jianna, made for a great start to the day!!! High/Low is a definite favorite. read more

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This was a cool little spot. Directly across the street from the beach. Great for bringing friends and family that are visiting. We sat outside to enjoy the fresh air and views. The service and food were good too. My BLT was awesome, my pop tart was so yummy, my latte was so cute and tastes good. They ran out of green juice but next time. read more

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When I ate here a few years ago it was very memorable-great food, great service and unique seating. Went there this week and it was terrible. The service was spotty at best. The servers definitely didn't seem happy to be there. The food came out cold and was not tasty. It's really too bad as this is a prime location. Sad to see the decline. read more

Great atmosphere and view of the ocean and walking distance from the pier and band shell. Avocado toast was delicious, I'd certainly return. Staff and service was great. read more

High/Low - Avocado Toast topped with an Egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

We went to the High/Low for lunch. The we sat outside and had a nice view of the ocean and pier. The seating was comfortable and even though it was a bit windy that day, we didn't feel the wind at all. The service was prompt, friendly, and professional. They have a pretty good wine and beer menu with many options. They also have specialty drinks. My wife loved the Long Island Iced Tea she ordered. I enjoyed the Rotating Pale Ale beer. We ordered the Drive Through burger and Fish & Chips. Both orders came with fries. The burger was huge and really really good. The meat itself was fantastic and clearly made of quality meat. The Fish & Chips were very good with a light breading. The fries came out piping hot and were lightly seasoned. The restaurant is located next door to the Top Gun house, if you are interested in the original Top Gun Movie. We will definitely visit again. read more

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Situated in a prime location, High/Low has amazing views of the ocean and pier. I came with a decently large group early on a weekend morning, and it took quite a while to be seated despite the fact that the restaurant wasn't busy. Although I loved the location and ambiance, I honestly found the food to be quite disappointing. I ordered the Hawaiian fried rice and felt like it was pretty flavorless. There are many items on the menu though, which is good when you're eating with people with dietary restrictions. I'd recommend coming to grab a drink over anything else. read more

High/Low - Hawaiian Fried Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Went back on the third day of our stay at the Seabird. Dec 6th. Again, dog friendly. Found a great table by a heater. In the great outdoor ambiance. Jose and Chloe were our servers. Very friendly and engaging. I had mimosa, small serving as several reviews mentioned. Good nonetheless. Food spot on again. I had the Avocado Toast. Lots of avo, arugula and fried eggs. The secret ingredient....the garlic crunch crunch. Thinly sliced garlic marinated in olice oil. Yum. Husband had Spicy BLT. Jalapeno bacon (housemade), arugula on sourdough. This place likes arugula and that to me is a good thing. read more

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I so badly want to rate this place higher, but they just cannot get it right around here. First off, their food is delicious. I've never had a bad meal here. And the view is amazing. But beyond that, the prices are high (remember this is a hotel)...and the mimosas are tiny. Sadly, service is so hit or miss. I've been a handful of times. Today we split a burrito because the hi/lo quesadilla (which we love and is now off the menu) was not available....our server was really the bartender so he only took our order and we never saw him again...I had to go up to the counter to get salsa and napkins...had to ask for water and an extra plate...asked for St. Germaine in my Prosecco and got LESS Prosecco than even a full glass, with the liqueur added in. Cmon guys. I work in the industry and I also know good customer service. It pains me to write this as I'm local and I want to spend my money here. Please please clean up your act Hi/Lo. read more

High/Low - Breakfast quesadilla! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Came here a few times for brunch and afternoon drinks. Service has always been great - attentive and friendly. Food is good made with quality ingredients and always tastes fresh! Their waffles are really nice and different. Thin and chewy, like they are made with tapioca flour so it lends to a nice texture that is not dry or grainy. Location is hard to beat with a full view of the ocean! Lots of patio seating as well as indoor dining that is fully open to sea as well. Also had their brioche with berries - yum!! Smoked salmon scramble was good without any need of additional salt due to the addition of capers. And the crème fraiche with sliced avocado the perfect creamy compliment. Love coming here and they deliver consistently read more

High/Low - Chocolate walnut cookie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

High/Low is located inside and out of Mission Pacific Resort. I came for a snack on a Tuesday afternoon. There wasn't a wait. I was seated right away and she let me choose my seat. I chose the table with the best view outside. Problem is she forgot to set up my table with utensils. Our waiter was good. He was attentive. He was busy. There were other staff helping him. I asked for a spoon from the staff that served our food and it never came. We had to also ask for utensils. We wanted to try the "best clam chowder". I should learn by now that anyone who toots their own horn is going to wrong. It wasn't my best clam chowder that I've ever had. I will say I've never had chowder with clams in the shell before! It tested more like chioppino to me. There was very little soup! What soup I tasted was runny, not thick. The garlic bread that came with it, although thin, was good. I ordered the famous high pie cup of pie. It wasn't in a cup. I liked the fresh fruit. The little blueberry pies were just OK. I would've liked ice cream instead of whipped cream. Not worth the money paid. Just a note to those staying at Mission Pacific or Seabird, they are a 3rd party restaurant unaffiliated with Hyatt. I did not know this and thought I could charge it to the room. I was wrong. It was a good thing I happened to have cash, which I never do! read more

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Came again to this delicious restaurant! I brought my mom and dad, it was my dad's first time here. He was visiting from LA and thought the food was delicious! We had the clam chowder for the first time and it was really good! A different way of cooking that but awesome. We also had the shrimp chop, the chicken avocado sandwich, Cardiff crack, and spicy BLT. All were bomb! Well done! A few notes...We weren't too fond of our service this round it was really slow and at one point we thought our server had completely left. Haha but luckily we saw Jebi and he helped us out!! He is the best server at the establishment! For some reason there were a ton of flies this day and that was a little annoying. Other than that, ambiance is always beautiful! read more

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High/Low is located right by the beach in Oceanside. My hubby started with a boozy Mexican hot chocolate, while I got mine without the booze. They make such pretty latte art! Mine was a sun and he thought his looked like a male body part LOL. We shared some shishito peppers, the Hawaiian fried rice with homemade spam, and the Cardiff Crack Hash with black pepper Tri-tip. Both dishes were very flavorful, but the Tri-tip was a little bit dry. The fried rice was interesting, with an omelet and kimchi on top. Overall, I had a great time here! read more

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We stopped in for lunch and had a great bite to eat. I had the jumbo shrimp salad and I think my dish got the most envious stares. My friend had a chopped salad and the other friend had the fish and chips. We were all proud members of the Clean Plate Club. Here's the thing: lunch was good, but daaaang their breakfast looks great. They serve breakfast until 3pm (we missed it by a few minutes) so I definitely want to come back and try the Spicy BLT or homemade spam. All in all, good eats and a great view. read more

High/Low - Jumbo shrimp salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

High/low is a wonderful restaurant close enough to the beach so that you can see the water. I have had numerous breakfasts and lunches there and have never been disappointed. Today I was was disappointed because their clam chowder did not measure up. The presentation of clams, carrots, and potatoes is definitely eye-catching, but the oversized potatoes and bits of carrot and bacon overwhelmed the taste of the clam chowder. I want lots of chowder and clams. Maybe it's my peasant taste. My friend again had the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich which she loved. Spending an hour or two at high low is definitely worth it. read more

High/Low - Clam Chowder - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Decent breakfast by the ocean. Tater Tots were a fun starter. Monkey Bread I wish I could have tried but they were all out by 10:30am. Wave Of Bacon (flight) was average. It came with 3 styles - Jalapeno, Coffee Maple, Nueskes (Applewood Smoked). Toes On The Nose - cheddar scramble, maple sausage, and waffle was good. Hawaiian Fried Rice topper with egg was good. Vegan Banana Pancakes were surprisingly great. I don't normally seek out Vegan things. Coffee was pretty good. Nice outdoor patio with partial views of the ocean and the pier. No reservations. Usually a one hour wait. But nice area to walk around. read more

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We stopped by the High-Pie (aka Top Gun House) and stopped in here for lunch. We were lucky enough to score a table in the outdoor patio with an amazing view of the ocean. The menu had a good variety of options for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is served from 7 am - 3 pm, and lunch is served from 11:30 am - 5 pm. There are also some fun adult beverages available. Our server was very nice but things were slow and he always forgot to bring our items until we had to ask for it. We had to remind him to bring us our green juice and beer, water refills, and our croissant. I asked for it to come out before our meal and he assured me that he just needed to warm it up so it would be out right away. I had to remind him after our meals came that we still needed our croissant! The food itself is really good and beautifully presented. We ordered: Cardiff Crack Hash Green Juice Drive Thru So Cal Burger Aussie Burger Filet O Fish Sandwich Dill Baja Shrimp Roll Burgers are huge (the Aussie & So cal burger come with two patties), and it was so big my eldest son hurt his jaw trying to bite into his Aussie burger! Lol My shrimp roll came on Hawaiian bread and I loved the flavor of the dill with the shrimp. Although I wished it had a little bit more shrimp - it was a bit skimpy. Overall a great destination for a good meal by the beach! read more

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Half decent..food is good but the view is the selling point my biggest issue with my visit was the bees..which made it impossible to even finish my food after moving tables read more

High/Low - Bee in coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Beautiful scenery was gorgeous. Early morning weather was perfect for an outdoor l breakfast. The service was quick. Our server took our order and within 10 minutes we had the entire order. The Huevos Rancheros we're good. The Buttermilk Waffle was flavorful especially with the butter. The Bloody Mary was ok. Not enough flavor or alcohol. read more

High/Low - Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great patio dining! Good food. Friendly staff. I had the "Cardiff Crack hash" it was by far the best breakfast hash I have ever had, with the perfect blend of Tri-tip beef, potatoes, sweet peppers, carmelized onions and a delightful chimichurri sauce, topped with a poached egg. Delightful! I will be back for more! read more

Absolutely delicious food with a phenomenal view! This is such a cute breakfast place, right on the beach with friendly service! This place was a hit! The food was soo good! We were extremely impressed with how delicious and flavorful everything was. The cauliflower was super good and tasty. The breakfast tamale was incredible with sunny side up eggs. Absolutely delicious and flavorful food! The only downside was the breakfast items don't come with anything, so if you want potatoes etc you need to order it separate. Also, the Bloody Mary tasted like salsa! Not a huge fan but beside that they had a great drink menu! Overall I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!! Such a cute place! read more

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Service in this area attached to the Oceanside Mission Inn is superb. Looks like a full bar and they have a food menu. Ordered a couple hot chocolates here and sat down to enjoy them inside. It's bright, open, airy, welcoming in this place. They have WiFi, some people were working remotely. Great location within quick reach of the beach. read more

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This beach front diner is prefect for a relaxing brunch overlooking the ocean and the pier. The staff is friendly and we have always experienced good service. The menu offers breakfast until 3PM and the menu offers lunch 11:30 AM - 5PM. It's a pretty typical so-cal menu with a few perks. The best thing on the breakfast menu is the Cardiff Crack bowl. Basically it's a bowl full of steak cubes, potatos, bell peppers, two poached eggs and seasoning. Super yummy and filling. My daughter enjoyed the Ceviche. As a local I like to try all of the fun touristy places and this one is on my list as a local favorite. read more

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High/Low is nice for ocean views and drinks. Maybe skip on the food though. We visited for brunch and tried the Hawaiian fried rice and Cardiff crack hash. Both entrees had a beautiful presentation, but completely lacked flavor. It was actually shocking, especially since the prices are a bit high. In the other hand, coffee and beer selection was alright as well as the service. read more

High/Low - Cardiff Crack Hash (tri-tip, potato, onion, pepper, egg) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Gorgeous spot to stop for a drink and light meal while you walk the Strand. House made iced chai is delicious, staff is friendly, views are stellar. read more

This is a mediocre restaurant with a beautiful location directly across from the pier. Came on a Saturday for lunch and we were seated immediately. The staff is generally friendly but don't seem to be very energetic or experienced. I ordered the chopped shrimp - the name is deceiving. I asked if it was a chopped salad and was told it is a wedge salad with whole shrimp. It's neither! It's a salad! Why it's served with thousand island dressing is a mystery. The green drink was good but on the sweet side. Friend ordered a sandwich which was deemed "good." I snagged some fries which were tasty. read more

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The fried rice is amazing, not too spicy with lots of flavor. We will for sure come back soon read more

High/Low - Front view of the building - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Had breakfast here twice during our vacation. Great views, great food, fantastic service. Reasonable prices. Very happy with this place! We tried many things and all were good. Good breakfast sausage, ham and cheese croissants, huevos rancheros. Kids loved the waffles. read more

I've been here several times since they opened a few years ago, and it was always the ocean view patio seating that brought me back, but NOW they've updated the menu, with some better tastier options (the clam chowder is truly the best! And get the tater tots too!), and they updated the patio seating (took away the couches that were difficult to eat from) so there's more room for the patrons. Service has always been good. If you haven't been here in awhile, come back! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised read more

High/Low - Lemon grass noodles with chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Went for breakfast on a Saturday. Service took forever; not sure if there were not enough servers or just slow service. The drinks were yummy, I recommend the Odise Sunside for a semisweet tequila drink. They don't really have many gluten free options. Both quesadillas were good, but I felt like they lacked flavor, both were pretty bland. The pancakes were great all around. The view is amazing and the ambience is kick-back, stay for awhile. Not sure the food warrants the slow service. read more

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