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

Not too bad. Friendly staff and great ambiance. Food was ok. Excellent coffee. Worth a try!

Tried the grilled chicken sandwich. The grilled chicken was thinner than each slice of bread. The bread was dripping in butter. Although the view was nice, I would not recommend this place. Food was terrible. read more

They were having a wedding next door. The banana pancakes are vegan and good. They have another vegan option however it's soy based and it's good as well. This place is over looking the beach so it's beautiful and the customer service is cool read more

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

Pretty good food, and the best view! Bathrooms are great! What more do you what? Service was prompt. Try to get there before 9:30 am because of tourist morning rush. read more

High/Low - H/L Pop tart - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

We went after the Turkey trot so was very busy but our server was still very present and helpful. I have a strict gluten restriction and they were able to accommodate very well. The food was delicious and we all very much enjoyed our time here. read more

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

We sat outside and there must of been a bee hive somewhere close because there were bees visiting a few tables and ours. Shrimp sandwiches were really good! The chicken avocado was good but could've been better...a nicer bread than the usual sandwich bread and just a bit too saucy. Bloody Mary's were super spicy! read more

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

We had breakfast here this morning, and we were pleased beyond expectation! The food was fabulous (I highly recommend the Lemon-Ricotta pancakes) and the view of the Pacific Ocean was beautiful. Our server was JACOB, who checked on us frequently to make sure all was okay. When we left, we forgot our bathing suit on the the chair. Jacob ran after us with suits in hand. He ran back to us a second time when we stated we forgot our towels! Who does this?! Jacob did! We're going to frequently this restaurant! read more

Can't beat the front row ocean seating and the breakfasts are amazing! Great ambiance, very upscale and beachy. The hotel is gorgeous and it's right across from the pier. We always look forward to coming here! read more

Beachfront is always nice. Great place for brunch. Wait is usually 15-20 minutes Good service BLT is delicious. Calamari yummy. read more

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

Breakfast... Cardiff crack hash: 5/10. So average and so boring. It looks so good on the menu, yet it fell flat. Too much fat on the meat. Would not order this again ever! Salmon smoked scramble: 7/10. Not bad, and good if you like salmon. Huevos Rancheros: 8/10. It is good, yet have had way better. May order again. It was decent. Service in morning mediocre. Sitting outside, yet block on way so despite being in front of ocean/pier, cannot see it. Lunch 1 week later: Calamari fried: 10/10. So good! We ordered it twice in the same sitting. Shrimp ceviche tostada : 6/10. Very average and have had way way better. Would not order this again. Ordered a Vietnamese dish with noodles, cashews, lettuce, delicious chicken, or pork, a delicious sweet Vietnamese light sauce, with veggies... All deconstructed on the same plate that you put together... Not currently on the menu online. 7/10. It was good and I might order it again, but it's not something that I really think about anymore, despite eating it yesterday. The service at lunch was seriously disappointing. They brought us the first calamari dish, just dropped it on the table, and walked away without even realizing that nobody had a fork or a knife... No utensils to eat. Nobody came over to even ask for 20 minutes! We had to stop our waiter and let him know. That was the worst part of our experience. We barely had any help and that's what makes this place a bad experience. It's oceanfront, and it has so much potential, but it fails because, even if you're sitting outside, you can't see the ocean, and most cases, and the food is good, but nothing to write home about, and the service just fails on all levels, especially for us who come from Las Vegas. This is why it is only getting three stars. Would I recommend it? I guess it's OK if you want to stay by the beach, but I would honestly try another place if I was looking for better food and a better experience. read more

Food was very good. Service was good, and the scenery was beautiful. What more could you ask for!

The food here is so good! And they have some great unique dishes. Every time I come in the staff here is so sweet and provides excellent service! read more

The breakfast burrito is really good and so is the lemon pancakes. Great views. We've been twice and enjoyed it.

The food is great but the service and thoughtfulness is exceptional. My little girl, 3yrs old, and I were ordering a take out waffle to eat on the beach. While we were waiting for our order, they were bringing out fresh baked pastries and I pointed to her fresh chocolate croissant, her favorite, and as we were leaving they offered one to her. She loved it. The chocolate croissant was delicious: soft and chewy inside and crispy on the outside. The waffle is amazing: it soft and chewy with a slight of crispness on the outside. On it own, it has a hint of sweetness. read more

High/Low - Waffle to go at the beach - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

The Hi-Lo Cafe is part of Oceanside Rejuvenation program. Right on the boardwalk next to the Oceanside Pier and attached to the Mission Pacific Hotel, this place offers a great spot for breakfast and lunch. It's also adjacent to the famous Top Gun house, which was moved several years ago to this current location. The menu has some unique breakfast offerings which are very good, as are the Bloody Marys. The Cardiff Crack Hash is a delicious combination of Black Pepper Tri-Tip, Poached Egg, Potato, Onion and Chimichuri sauce on top. Also excellent is the Spicy BLT Sandwich topped with a Fried Egg. Their Bloody Mary cocktail comes with a bacon strip garnish - So very tasty. I've been here twice already and I'm looking forward to the next visit. The service can be a tad slow but it is always friendly. This is a popular spot and they don't take reservations so plan accordingly - you won't be disappointed. read more

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This is my second time here and I haven't been in at least a year. We got lucky from the start. Perfect seating outside in the shade and a perfect view of the ocean. Then! We got the same server Jacob we had before! The food and service were great. You have to ask or wait for Jacob. He's the best read more

My party of 3 came to High Low on Sunday afternoon. When we checked in, the hostess let us know that the wait would be 40 minutes for a table outside, we said okay great. Once our table is ready the hostess says "oh no, I messed up - I put you as inside!" Since we didn't want to wait for another 40 minutes, we get seated all the way in the back next to the kitchen. Great start. Once we are seated our drinks are ordered and it takes another 20 minutes to order the food after that. To make things a bit longer, my friend ordered the frittata, which they shared doesn't come out quickly. We ordered the huevos rancheros, frittata, and the Cobb salad. The food was okay, but the Cobb salad had vinaigrette instead of ranch? All in all a "meh" experience, especially since the staff messed up on where we were supposed to sit. read more

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High/Low is inside the Mission Pacific Hotel in Oceanside, it's more of a breakfast hang and they don't have a lot of gluten-free options other than the banana pancakes and banana bread. Me and my friend ordered green juice of some unknown origin for $8 each which I thought that was a rip off. The banana bread was not very warm and didn't have a lot of flavor so I only ate 3/4 of it. Lol. It's better to come here when it's a beautiful day and sit outside and look at the Pacific Ocean. read more

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

Since we stayed in Mission Pacific Hotel the Labor day long weekend, we had a lunch at the High/low which is next to hotel's lobby. We waited for 30mins after we checked in the restaurant. Got the outside sitting. They gave us a sits without shades and really hot in the beginning. After our request, they switched us to the table with a umbrella. The waiter's service is good. The food is pretty good, better than I imagined. Dill Baja Shrimp Roll ($16) is delicious. Fried Chicken Sandwich ($16) is pretty good as well. Huevos Rancheros ($14) is very interesting. Overall we enjoyed the food and time at High/Low. read more

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Looked up all day breakfast/brunch restaurants and this came up, a long with reviews that confirmed it. Went around 4pm but what I didn't know is that they stop serving breakfast at 3pm and have a very small "sunset" menu from then until close. Great location, staff is nice but take a while getting to you. We got nachos that were good but they $20 and didn't even come with meat. Not a bad location but very pricey. Probably won't come again. read more

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

Great breakfast spot that faces the ocean! It's a shame they aren't open after sunset. Good menu/variety, pretty decent food (nothing life changing though), good server:client ratio. We got the breakfast burrito which was fantastic and the crack hash which left a lot to be desired. It is nice they have a bakery/to go area but I found it wasn't well stocked when we were there and they were missing the better items beyond a plain croissant. read more

My daughter was celebrating her quince out of town while her soccer team was in Oceanside for games. We had a large party for her and another teenager's birthday, with a mix of adults and teens. William was super accommodating from the time we first inquired about whether they could accommodate us, through checking in on us before the hour of the event, to managing the entire operation during our time here. He and his staff bent over backwards to make sure everything ran smoothly, our party was comfortable, and that orders were taken accurately and efficiently. The food and drinks were delicious. And the atmosphere was perfection. It was honestly the perfect night, made super special by William and the entire staff. We are so grateful and HIGHLY recommend High/Low. read more

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We were very disappointed as Hi/Low is usually one of our favorite breakfast places to go to in Oceanside. We order Toes on the nose every time, and we've noticed the quality of the food gradually going down hill. The waffles were so ridiculously thin today, that they should have been embarrassed to serve them! Seriously you could stack them on top of each other and it wouldn't be as thick as a normal one! Crazy! Another problem we had today was with the annoying flies and bees. Our table was bombarded with them which meant we couldn't enjoy our meal as we were too busy swatting them away...terrible experience! I sincerely hope someone reads this and makes changes, as this truly WAS a great place to eat. read more

Cute brunch spot with decent food. I had the Cardiff Crack Hash which was conceptually lovely, but begging for seasoning. What does a girl have to do for a pinch of salt? My husband had the Classic Cobb. Decent. The service is slow, which I didn't mind on a lazy Saturday morning. When our server checked in he was pleasant enough. What I didn't appreciate was the $8 price tag for two slices of poorly cooked bacon. I mean listen, I love Neuske bacon as much as the next person, but $4 a slice? No thank you. read more

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It's here!! The High/Low. It's a modern & trendy restaurant, which is known for its breakfast menu and Full Bar. Think of it as a glorified café / bar !! A new addition to the mega-resort Mission Pacific Hotel, the High/Low is located in front of the resort and facing the Pacific Ocean. Just take the Mission Ave. and head west to the beach and you can't miss it!! Because of its unique location and the fact that their patio faces the street AND the ocean, the High/Low is the perfect venue to grab a remix of your favorite breakfast, a solid drink and then people-watch, take in the vibes from the pier and you can even watch the sunset!! There's even partial patio coverings and heaters available to help with the adverse temperatures of Oceanside's coast. *Pro-Tip: (bring a scarf or sweater for sunsets) The seating is open outside on the spacious patio, but there's also indoor seating as well. Future Plans May Also Include an Outside Bar. Their bathrooms are inside the hotel and are super-clean. The menu for breakfast is eclectic and contains gems like fried chicken & waffles, quesadillas, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pancakes and even paleo granola. I can tell they wanted to cover all their bases here and with the fresh juices, wines, beers and cocktails... all affordably priced, they have definitely succeeded! No reservations necessary and you can always just walk-in for a sip & a view. I highly recommend checking out High/Low as a new additional breakfast option in Oceanside. read more

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We sat ourselves outside and we were serviced immediately. The salmon scramble I had was amazing. My husband enjoyed his breakfast burrito. Ethan was our server and he was sure to check in on us regularly. He kept our coffee mug full. I was sad they were out of monkey bread. It goes quickly apparently (which means it's probably good), so if you want some you better get there early! read more

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It's a good place, they were out of two of the menu items we wanted but it happened a. Service was solid. Pricing was on par. We would go again read more

My new fav place! On the ocean, oceanside beach. No wait today and not cold like last weekend . I had the salmon eggs with capers and cream fresh awesome. i tasted my husband banana pancakes soo good but I wanted something with protien today. The maple sausage was delicious! Service was nice and pleasant! Yes faster than last weekend. I also tried green juice, pricey at $12.00 for kale, apple, celery in 4 oz glass. read more

High/Low - View from our table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Wanted a breakfast with a view and decided to check out High/Low. They said there would be a 20 minute wait (they don't take reservations) but we were seated faster than that. Comfy furniture and plenty of shade and heaters. Cocktails are a bit overpriced (I think it was 15 for a mimosa?). We opted to get the mimosa kit for 45 dollars which is bottle of champagne and 3 juices. My meal was avocado toast and it was out of this world amazing. Especially when paired with the jalepeno bacon. My hubby got the fried rice dish and enjoyed it by mine was the obvious winner lol. We will go back again. I do wish they would do a 'bottomless' mimosa deal or lower the price for single cocktail/ mimosa. read more

High/Low - Mimosa kit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great eats ! Servers are welcoming and the DJ is spot on. Great spot to bring visitors , groups and just for the view ! A tourist must go spot to people watch and eat! read more

We had a trip tip peppered sandwich and it was the best I've ever had! Filled with red, yellow peppers and plenty of MEAT on a perfectly well prepared perfect temperature bread! The service was very good as well, with a super nice hostess! The ambience was very tranquiller, as we are across the street for the pier, (near the Top Gun house) with classy/casual open indoor and outdoor seating. Only reason is 4 and not 5 stars is that the lunch menu is kind of limited, but still very delicious!!!!!! Lots of breakfast items served until 3pm! read more

First, the positives: location, view, great service. Clam chowder was tasty, but my personal preference is that chowder be on the thicker side and not so soupy. I ordered a mimosa and it was in the smallest glass I have ever seen a drink in. As shown in the photo, it was no higher than my pointer finger. Watered down as well. Maybe because it was a weekday? I don't know. The banh mi sando was bland. Might be me, but I enjoy banh mi sandwiches because of the refreshing flavors the pickled vegetables give the sandwich. As you can see in the photo, the veggies were almost non existent. Menu states "Pickled Daikon, Carrot, Celery, Cilantro, Red Onion, Cucumber" but there was little to none on the sandwich. The chicken patty was also burnt like they reheated it or overcooked it in deep fryer. Breakfast items on the menu sounded delicious as did the salads. Did not try those though. read more

High/Low - Mimosa and banh mi sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Had the avocado toast and it was barely edible. How do you ruin avocado toast?? It's so easy. Yet the bottom toast was soggy, no avocado flavor at all (think it was spread on the toast but hard to tell), egg was undercooked and arugula just made the entire dish bitter. Had a few bites but couldn't stomach anymore. Such a shame because the location and view are outstanding. Need to do better... read more

The 1 Star is mostly for the tiny glass of their Metropolitan drink that comes with a large price ($16) and for the no-personality server we encountered. Their Fish & Chips are 2-star, their Tuna Melt 3-Star, and their So-Cal Wedge Salad also 3-Star Our server rushed us and was quite rude. He did not even smile or apologize when we made jokes about the items they did not have (Stout Beer and Pot Pie) that were listed in the menu. The only thing we liked was the view. You should also know that they charge a 2% kitchen appreciation fee...!!!! Although we left a $26 tip because we are nice peoiple we will NOT return because there are better places around the same area. read more

You can't be the location and for being in a hotel, the food is good. It's my favorite restaurant in north county. The people watching is perfection and the decor is good. Service is always nice but a little absent which I don't mind because I'm never in a hurry to leave. My only complaint...why why whyyyyy is this place not open later especially in summer. It doesn't even stay open to sunset. read more

We opted for outdoor seating for our family of 5. Really cute lay out and casual. We enjoyed the live music that was going on while we were there. I wish I enjoyed the food more. Everything was just kind of meh, the kimchi fried rice needed more depth, the spam (really it was more like a meatloaf) was like a clunk of meat brick that just didn't do it for me. I wish the menu stated specifically that the fries are all sweet potato fries, they just are listed as fries, so we were surprised to see sweet potato ones when the plate came out. The lobster roll was a little too "toasty" for our liking. Drinks were pretty standard. read more

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This spot has amazing potential to be a really cool, vibey, environment.. the location is great, design is great, but they are lacking in the food department. We are staying at the Mission Pacific hotel, so we ate here for both breakfast and lunch during our stay... I will break the meals down accordingly. BREAKFAST: - I got an iced latte and my husband got drip coffee, both met expectations and were good. - Spicy breakfast BLT: super yummy fresh ingredients, bacon was thick cut and flavorful, and the bread was the perfect texture. - Breakfast quesadilla: good portion size but both the quesadilla and the salsa were lacking a lot in the flavor department. Super bland and lifeless. LUNCH: - Ceviche: we literally laughed when it came to our table with one tiny "tostada" in the center - when we asked for more chips, we were presented with four more little chips in a bowl - haha! Flavor was on point but portion size was small and nothing amazing. - Fish Sandwhich: your basic friend fish fillet on a roll with a couple pickles slapped on it. Lacking in flavor and excitement. Not terrible, but not great. Overall I think place needs to upgrade their spice drawer and start adding a little salt to their dishes to make things more exciting flavor wise. Great vibes, great location, mediocre food. read more

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Nothing special. We arrived and wanted a seat outside and was told they would clean one off as they were all dirty. I believe the lady who told us this forgot about us because about 5 minutes later another staff member meant to seat us and we told her we were waiting for a table to be cleaned, she personally cleaned it for us. We ordered our drinks and they never came. We told another staff member and our drinks came after we received our food. The food was average. I ordered Toes on the Nose and tater tots. The sausage was delicious. The container the syrup came is was more decorative then useful (looks like a house). When poured it runs down the side of the container. The environment was nice, modern and well kept. Personally I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. It's good but not great. read more

High/Low - Breakfast/Lunch Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Good food and a great ambiance. Probably one of the top three places in O'Side to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. The restaurant is right across the street from the ocean. You can sit in the sun or the shade. Service is REALLY slow and that's the reason for the 4 stars but at least you have the ocean to look at while you wait! The servers are sweet. It's a bummer the food timing takes this place down a notch. read more