Established in 1970, Hunter's Steakhouse comes from an era of where a Steakhouse was a place of refuge to enjoy a hearty meal with family and friends. And often will be a place where longtime friends meet to reminisce and celebrate their lives together while enjoying their favorite entrees. Laughter and love emanate from tables and gentle whispers from booths where all enjoy the aura of the restaurant. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly hostess and brought us to a "well-used" booth (my wife positioned herself so that she didn't sink into a "divet" in the middle of the bench seat), with a single lamp illuminating our table and a flickering LED candle creating an intimate atmosphere for us. Adrian, our very hospitable and attentive waiter, and dressed like a waiter, greeted us and welcomed us to Hunter's Steakhouse. Throughout our meal he diligently ensured that we were well cared for our every needs. Without a hesitation, we ordered from the "Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Only Four Course Entrees" menu. This would explain why there were so many groups and families enjoying a meal here at at Hunter's!!! -Potato Wedges 10/10, not overcooked, cheese still gooey, delicious, nice and hot -3 Shrimp cocktail 8/10, plate was too big making the shrimp seem small, however, was good -Caesar Salad 7/10, large portion, need more lemon and anchovy flavor -Clam Chowder 7/10, nice flavor and lots of minced clams, nice and hot -New York Fromage Steak 8/10, large 10 oz steak, about 1/2" thick, cooked to medium rare, was more on the medium side with light dry pink middle, overwhelming amount of bleu cheese with onions topping which was very flavorful, the steak was flavorful as well, the baked potato perfect with butter and sour cream -Stroganoff with Linguine 6/10, a very LARGE portion served (enough for two), with the tasty beef stroganoff tender, on the salty side, over perfectly cooked linguine noodles, needing the dollop of sour cream to cut the saltiness of the stroganoff, and wasn't able to touch the vegetables or baked potato because the entree was just too much -Desserts taken home...too full -Meal Price: $88.77 with hot tea. We were not disappointed at all and pleased with the meals, the service and the ambiance. I hope that Hunter's Steakhouse be around for generations upon generations. We definitely will be back!!! I know that you will enjoy a meal here at Hunter's Steakhouse!!! FYI: Easily accessible at the end of HWY 78 with lots of parking. If you have any tall friends, maybe bring a hard hat because the front entrance has a very low clearance, typical of steakhouses of this era. Even the trees surrounding the restaurant is so reminiscent of times past. read more

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We celebrated my husband's birthday at Hunter's Steak House and had a fantastic experience. We made a 6:30 pm reservation on Saturday, 2/7/26, and I'm so glad we did--the restaurant was packed. Despite that, we were seated right away. Our server was wonderful: very friendly, attentive, and courteous. Our appetizer came out quickly, and our steaks were cooked exactly to our liking. Even though I ordered my prime rib well done, it was still tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious. To top it all off, they surprised my husband with a complimentary Mud Pie and a huge sparkling candle, which made his birthday feel extra special. It was a great first-time experience for me, and we will definitely be back! read more

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I've seen this place many times, Brought my cousin as a birthday treat. Not very impressed with the food. My prime rib was very dry and no flavor, tasted very watery. My cousin's meal looked ok, but his steak was a bit undercooked, took it home to grill a bit longer. Servers were professional. Place is clean. Not sure if I will come back. Lots of hype about this place but someone should be checking the quality of the food. read more

Wow! I hadn't been here in maybe 25 years! When I was a kid it was my grandmother's favorite and we went for many a family event! It really hasn't changed much. Don't expect a slick modern steakhouse, but do expect quality prime rib and decent value. (They have a special 4 course dinner M-W for $43.00) I went for the basic petite cut (8oz.) of prime rib. It was the right temp and had great flavor. It's a complete meal--soup or salad (tableside salad bar), steamed fresh veggies, and choice of potato. $39.00. The ambiance is old school and extremely nostalgic for me, a child of the '70's. They deserve a better score than what they currently have. FYI they appear to have a special prime rib lunch advertised on site-- worth a try the next time I'm up there. read more

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Loved this place. In town for a wedding and my friend and I were craving meat. So we swung by this place. Entered through a little side door that takes you down to the bar and a seating area. Cozy. Warm. Old school salad bar steak house feel. We had Lily as our bartender. She was the best! Attentive and knowledgeable. Her dirty martini was delicious. I would go back just for those. I ordered the rib eye. Good price and delicious. The amount of sides was crazy! I got a baked potato, vegetable, steak and salad. I went for the Cesar but was tempted to get the garden salad because of the unique style. Like a salad bar but they make it for you. I would definitely recommend this place!! Go go go Thank you to Lily too for an enjoyable evening. read more

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We dined early on a Friday night. I had the whiskey peppercorn top sirloin and my husband at the pork. The peppercorn sauce was good but my husband's pork was better and I usually favor steak. Next time we would likely just split that. They do charge a split plate charge but then both parties get a salad and side so that seems fair. All dinners come with bread, butter, salad, and side. The table side saladbar is definitely the way to go for salad! So fun and filling. The baked potato and included veggie were standard but the bread and butter were good. read more

I made a reservation for 7:30pm on a Saturday night, and even though we arrived about 15 minutes early, we were seated right away. The dining room wasn't packed, but it had a steady crowd. It was our first visit, and the interior had a cozy, cabin-style vibe. We were seated upstairs near the window, with a large fireplace nearby--though it wasn't lit. For appetizers, we tried the sampler platter, which included potato skins, crab-stuffed mushrooms, and calamari. Everything was tasty. I wasn't a fan of the mushrooms personally, but the rest of my group really enjoyed them. I ordered the table-side salad with my meal, and it was a delightful experience. Our server brought out an array of fresh ingredients right to our table, allowing us to customize our salad exactly to our liking. The selection included crisp lettuce, vibrant carrots, crunchy cabbage, savory cheese, and a variety of toppings like green onions, croutons, sunflower seeds, juicy tomatoes, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans, and cucumbers. Each ingredient tasted incredibly fresh, making the salad not only delicious but also a fun and interactive part of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the petite prime rib cooked medium, with au gratin potatoes. It came with mixed vegetables, au jus, and horseradish. The meat was tender and juicy, though I felt it could've used a bit more seasoning. The others in my party ordered the whiskey peppercorn top sirloin, the regular top sirloin, and the stuffed top sirloin. They all said their steaks were flavorful and cooked well. We finished with the crème brûlée for dessert, and it was incredible--one of the best I've had. The crisp caramelized top paired perfectly with the fresh strawberries and blueberries. Our server, Christian, mentioned it was only his third day waiting tables, and he did a great job. The restaurant has a rich history, and our first visit left a great impression. We were all glad we decided to stop in. read more

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Nice prime rib and cozy, old school vibes for this steakhouse. The prime rib was delicious. I could only finish half of a petite cut and sides, so it was really two meals for me. Service was friendly and nice. Very patient with my elderly parents too. read more

Ok, I had prepared to show unflattering images of this fine establishment; the charm and the beautiful service, all top notch! But I'm just going to leave it with these; some of THE BEST food ever...well amongst all others. read more

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Good or reliable Hunter steakhouse been here many of times and they never disappoint prime rib delicious steaks are always delicious. I really love their lamb appetizer. Yum and their potato salad is delicious. read more

Will is a dream server - he's got a great sense of humor, quick wit and makes you feel cared for as a client. Honestly my favorite customer service experience in food. Thank you Will. I will definitely be back thanks to you. read more

Food (4/5 stars): I finally tried the Oceanside Sunset Market and was blown away by this foodie paradise. The Tri Tip Sandwich at Hunter's Steakhouse was calling my name as soon as I could smell the BBQ. This was a bang for your buck meal because they loaded the sandwich with meat. They also smothered the meat with their sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, which added nice flavor. I wished the meat had a stronger marinade or dry rub because it lacked a little flavor and the BBQ sauce would've been even better if it were spicier. Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: a little pricey * Wait Time: minimal * Service: good * Parking: I recommend the free parking garage just a few blocks away from the market read more

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This is my absolute favorite place to celebrate my birthday and special occasions. My mom took me since I was 7 years old and shortly after covid the Hunter Steakhouse in Mission Valley closed. So one day driving south from Anaheim I saw the Hunter sign from the freeway. For our anniversary my spouse agreed to take me to this special place. EVERYTHING was perfect, it was like a time capsule back to my childhood and it was wonderful. My dream come true, the perfect salad from the lazy Susan was identical to all salads I have ever had from Hunter. The ribeye steak was perfection. Great flavor for my medium rare steak. Our server was excellent. She was so helpful, attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Hunter Steakhouse. If you want nostalgia and a great steak then go to Hunter. read more

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We came here for dinner with my family as we were craving prime rib. It was our first time here so we made a reservation. We were early so had to wait until our reservation time to be seated but it seems like the main host was flustered as she questioned us and the other host if we had a reservation while being seated.. note that she was the one that checked us in but clearly didn't remembered. We sat down and our waitress was super nice and sweet. We all ordered prime rib and the tomahawk steak all requesting medium to medium rare. The tomahawk steak was cooked well but the flavor was lacking. The prime rib was a straight disappointment. It was so dry and overcooked.. the medium and medium rare both looked medium well or just well done as we barely saw any pink on the meat.. I got Mac and cheese for my kids and that was literally just krafts Mac and cheese for $8 each. Although our waitress was sweet, it's not enough for us to come back. Food was disappointing and I didn't like how the host made it seem like we shouldn't have been seated so it didn't feel welcoming.. read more

I saw this restaurant on social media as haunted restaurant located on an old cemetery, I wanted to check it out. It was in a good location very close to the 5 freeway, there is a parking lot. The prices here are decent, the inside decor was kinda old and not lit very well. While this place doesn't even come close to Fleming's or Ruth's Chris steakhouse, the price is right for the food here. I ordered their famous prime rib, the house salad from their salad wheel, a loaded baked potato, delicious brown bread with whipped cinnamon butter, and ended our meal with a chocolate cake. The salad wheel was interesting, you get to pick and choose anything you want to add to your salad, I loaded mine with everything. My prime rib was cooked right, but it seemed kinda small and was fatty. Service was good, I ask about any hauntings going on and was told by staff that their names being called several times, despite nobody nearby. Nothing too scary, they only have friendly ghosts. Also our server showed me their haunted book showing the history of the restaurant location. I was disappointed that I didn't encounter anything spooky here, but I would come back for the food. read more

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Wonderful Wednesday night going to the huntersteakhouse! Great service, everyone was happy and friendly. I got the house cut of the filet mignon and it was absolutely one of the best I've ever tasted there or anywhere! It was wonderful for us to enjoy our meal in the nice environment, clean and cozy. The cute little candles on the table were a nice touch. We found out that Juan was the cook that night so kudos to him for the perfect cooking of my filet mignon of medium well. :) read more

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My wife read the place was haunted and that was our premise to coming here lol. I haven't been to a Hunter's in forever. They were able to seat us quickly and the food was decent for the money, the steak was good and the Potato was ok, pretty traditional steak and potato. It wasn't amazing but it was good enough. I might check it out again sometime when in the mood for a steak. The bench seat I sat on was broken and I really sunk into it, so I had to scoot over closer to the wall to sit properly. The building is a bit old and they seemed like they might be a bit understaffed. It's kind of an interesting place inside. All in all, I would check it out again on another night. I think it was pretty slow on the night we picked, it would be fun to try some of their other items. read more

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Went for my birthday the food was absolutely wonderful beautiful restaurant and the staff was so so so kind!:) our server was lovely ans a special thank you to Brooke! :) read more

So I have to acknowledge that a lot of my love for this place is nostalgia. Memories of coming here with my family as a kid for a special occasion still fill my head every time I walk in. With that being said, I do feel this has taken a spot as the more affordable steak house now, with higher end restaurants and more creative menus taking hold in the area today. We went in for brunch and were able to share a Tri-tip breakfast burrito and leave full and with leftovers. It also came with muffins, side of potatoes, and fresh fruit, which helped fill us up fast. If you choose to drink, you can also get a $5 bottomless glass of champagne (not for sharing) with your entree, which is a steal! Basic menu offerings, which feels like enough variety for the sweet or savory tastes. The negatives though: the older location could really do with a deep cleaning. Some low traffic areas of the building or just extra messes not always seen right away are becoming more apparent and need to be tended to. The Tri-tip this day didn't seem the freshest- kind of like leftovers to be used. Still good flavor, but could be better. read more

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I really picked this place because of the history behind it. The location and atmosphere aren't too bad. The lights were low, you get a cabin feel. The service was nice we were greeted as we entered and able to select which table we would like. The food was good, but I for sure had better steak. But everyone's palate is different. I would still say it's a great place to visit... read more

Hunter Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Oceanside, California

I came here for dinner about a week ago during prime dining hours, and the place was absolutely packed. Even so, the kind hostess found me a seat right by the fireplace. Unfortunately, the fireplace wasn't on--probably a winter-only thing--but the dining room still had that warm, cozy, inviting ambience I've always loved here. My waitress went above and beyond to make my dining experience exceptional from start to finish. While browsing the menu, I couldn't take my eyes off their new 9-ounce Japanese A5 Wagyu, so that's exactly what I ordered. It came with a salad of my choice and a side, so naturally I went with their famous tableside salad--where you get to pick your ingredients right at your table--and their Au Gratin potatoes. The entrée also came with steamed vegetables. I started with an appetizer of potato skins. For how busy it was, the wait for food was reasonable, though it did take a bit. The potato skins arrived piping hot, loaded with toppings, and absolutely delicious. My only critique was the ranch--they gave just enough for about two skins, so I had to ask for more. I'm glad I did, because their ranch is incredibly creamy and flavorful; it's the perfect pairing for the skins and honestly so good I could dip almost anything in it. Next came the tableside salad. I went with everything: pepperoncinis, chickpeas, green onion, purple cabbage, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, cheese, and croutons. It was massive--almost too big--but super fresh and flavorful. About 30 minutes later, my steak arrived. I'll admit, for the price, it was smaller than I expected, but that's the reality with the world's finest beef. I let my waitress choose how it should be cooked since it was her favorite cut, and I have to say, it's now my favorite too. It cut like butter, tasted like butter, and was pure perfection. The Au Gratin potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the steamed vegetables complemented the dish well. Highly recommend the steak--just be prepared for the smaller portion. I couldn't leave without dessert, so I asked my waitress for her recommendation. She suggested the raspberry cheesecake, and I'm so glad I went with it. It came out in about 10 minutes, was rich and tangy, and absolutely amazing. Overall, my experience was top-notch, as usual. The food was outstanding, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was just as inviting as always. Dinner here is definitely not for the cheap, but if you're after quality, flavor, and service that delivers every time, it's hard to beat. A small heads-up--during dinner service, the restaurant is quite dimly lit. I will most certainly be coming back to this establishment as I've been. read more

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Birthday dinner was so much fun! And the Tuesday night special was total perfection! Our server Torry was so sweet and so helpful. My daughter ordered the ribs and wow the bones fell right off and the sauce was sticky and delicious. We all were so jealous until we tried our steaks and all closed our eyes is yumminess! Of course the table side salad and house dressing and bread is to die for! Must I also mention the small signs of remodeling and updating- I'm cheering this steakhouse on! Please just keep getting better and I'm here to cheer you on! Missed the birthday email but still came to support read more

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I had the best experience with Shellie , she deff knows her stuff & the history of the restaurant! She was very good and kind & had answers for everything ! We will deff be coming again . She made mine & my bf valentines brunch special & she was very attentive! I will be requesting her as our server again for sure ! There was also other staff who came along & were very friendly as well !! Good prices & good energy . read more

I drive by their big sign every time I get off the freeway, but normally I'm not hungry. Tonight, traffic was so bad coming down that I was very hungry. To celebrate finding a new place to live, decided to pop in seeing as I probably wouldn't be coming by any other time. It's old school steakhouse at its best. Lots of couples, families, friends celebrating birthdays or just enjoying a quality meal together. What I loved was the table side salad bar which had a lot of variety, and the man unique potato side offerings. My prime rib was juicy and yummy. I splurged and am driving the rest of my trip happy. Now, if only my bill was here...:) read more

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Worst service, adding items to our bill that we didn't have, forgot a salad and soup. Very, very, very expensive and ran out of 3 sauces that could've been made by the salad person. Don't waste your money. read more

Food and service were both excellent. Everything came timely and with smiles and attention to detail. We had a sirloin, prime rib and salmon. Everyone was pleased. read more

Stopped here randomly on a Tuesday night around 7:30 place was pretty empty. Sat downstairs at the bar and place has an old time steakhouse vibe from the 80s to it. Pretty standard wine selection. I went with the prime rib. Was unaware about the table side salad which is a nice touch. Prime rib is seasoned well and not too dry. Overall solid spot and I'll Come back here read more

My coworkers and I joined together to eat at this well-known (at least to the locals) eatery. I kept hearing about the ghosts and other people's experiences so, I finally gave in and said ok (but just in case-had already planned on saging myself before stepping back into my house). We arrived at around 445 PM for dinner. We headed down to the basement, because my coworker said that it was a better vibe down there. I could "feel" the "oldness" of the building as soon as we walked in, but the vibe was overall cozy and nice. As we waited for our other co-worker to join us, I ordered an espresso martini (they use real expresso in it)-it was delicious! Once our other co-worker showed up, we ordered dinner-finally! I ordered the prime rib with baked potato and was recommended to try the whiskey peppercorn sauce. All in all, prime rib was fabulous, the whiskey peppercorn sauce was unique and so good!.....I could have gone without the overdone baked potato and underdone veggies, but that prime rib definitely made up for it! Overall, it really was a nice time and the ambiance was relaxing....a lot of locals do frequent there! I'll have to try the food again to make up my mind overall. Oh yeah, don't forget to ask for the binder! read more

Had medium sized prime rib cooked medium rare; salad was great and the au gratin potatoes were delicious too. Prime Rib was cooked to perfection very thick tender and delicious. In fact we cut it in half to share. Our server was outstanding along with her kind service. Top notch experience! Ambiance was warm quiet and relaxed. read more

Some great eats here, but the peppercorn sauce was amazing! On my second or third visit, I bought extra to take home for my own cooking. Service was friendly and good, and the ambiance was clean and fitting. I plan to go back ASAP. read more

Great portion of food for the price, I enjoyed the Sampler, Caesar salad and Prime Rib. We had a very nice vibe with the servers, our server took great care of us. I will come back to drink up! read more

Went here last night for dinner with some friends and had Adrian as our server. What a delightful person. Everything was great.. service, food, ambiance. One of our favorite places for a delicious and affordable meal. Thank you Adrian for being so awesome! read more

They've been around a long time so they must be doing something right. Nothing fancy here, just some good appetizers, steaks and sides and that's all you really need. We will definitely come back. read more

My partner and I went to Hunter for a celebratory dinner, and we loved every bite. Adrian was our server and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and a consummate professional and he told us about brunch which we will definitely be back for! Thankful for family run restaurants like Hunter's that keeps Oceanside running read more

We have been going here for years for celebrating but this last time for a birthday this young waitress Tory brings us a chinchy piece of cake and we have always been given a real nice piece to feel real special so we will be think twice now or ask for our older waitresses with some since about them. Birthdays are to enjoy their Prime rib is delicious though read more

My wife wanted to celebrate at the steak house near house and she likes to call it an old school steak house. We first arrived and checked in and was greeted by the hostess and she indicated someone is celebrating something special! We were taken to our seat and the decor reminded us of a steak house out of a movie. I had a the porter house dinner with a Cesar salad, and my wife And the petite prime rib. The meal was overall good, I asked for medium rare but it did come out a little medium. Overall the experience was good and the waitress was pretty attentive, I always have my water filed. They provided a free desert for my birthday as well. They showed they cared and the food overall was good I would recommend the prime rib as it tasted a little better. read more

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The only good thing here is the ambiance, the clam chowder should be called clam soup, the salad was ok, but the worst it yet to come. My wife and I had never been here and we really wanted prime rib. It was tasteless, the mashed potatoes tasted like I was at the hospital and the blanched veggies, WTH WAS THAT! First and last and for the price I can make a way better meal at home!! Thanks again for the big, big disappointment. Our experience was the talk all the way home.. read more

Love the champagne brunch here. Delicious quiche, French toast, bacon and eggs, not to mention the scrumptious breads and special butter. Champagne was replenished perfectly. Christmas decorations were delightfully tasteful. Highly recommend for a tasty, stress-free weekend breakfast. read more

We went here on a Tuesday evening for dinner and were surprised at how busy they were. While we had a reservation and didn't really need it the restaurant filled up nicely and the bar only had one or two seats available at 6:45 PM. We've been numerous times over the years too the Hunter's steakhouse, but it has been at least 10 years since the last visit. It basically looked the same as 10 years ago. We could see that they've updated some of the property, but not much. Pleasantly we found the service was attentive, quickly getting our drink orders and then our food order. The delivery of the drinks took a little time, but we were in no rush. The salad made at your table is still a pleasant treat as I am unaware of any other North County restaurant doing likewise. Additionally they don't skimp on all the add ons to the salad. We ordered their largest bone in prime rib. It came with the salad made at your table, choice of potato, a vegetable along with the bone in prime rib. We shared this dinner and ordered a second table side salad side. This was plenty of food for the two of us. The prime rib was cooked perfectly, delivered at good temperature and tasted excellent. While we certainly wouldn't go back for the ambience, we would go back to enjoy reasonable prices, along with the delicious food. read more

We had the most wonderful experience with Carie as our server. Great conversation and service. The food was good , as were the drinks. This place has been here forever and is very quaint and old school. We enjoyed it immensely. read more

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