Celia was amazing! She took such good care of our family and all our wacky dietary restrictions. We highly recommend Hunter!

My husband and I live a good steakhouse. This place is pretty close to our home in OSide. We've been here about 5-6 times and sadly, service and food quality are spotty. The first time, we sat at the bar and the bartender was great. We had a meal at the bar and service and food was great. The second time, we sat upstairs and service and food was also very good. The last few times, we've sat at a table in the bar and things went down from there. It seems the wait staff serving the bar tables in the bar has a lot of regulars. It seems that if you aren't a regular, you have to do tricks or something to get a good personality, good service or even a smile from the server. Tonight, we had Alex as a server. I don't know if he is new or what but man, zero personality nor care for customer service. To Alex's defense, even the old time servers in the bar have zero personality unless you are an old time customer. I deal with zero personality from people all day long. When I dine out, I want to interact with people who appreciate my business instead of someone who acts like it's a bother. This is our last time here. I'll spend my $160 for two dinner tab somewhere that appreciates my business . read more

Been coming here for years (literally years) and just had the best filet ever!!! I don't leave a lot of reviews and am disappointed I didn't take a picture. The Chef perfectly honed in on a Medium Rare Filet and it did not disappoint. Compliments to the Chef! Well done sir. Also, the Bartender Kyle was great as always. Had a smile on his face and was attentive. Thank you Hunter Staff for an enjoyable dining experience. (Again, bummed picture) read more

Wow I am so disappointed. My boyfriend and I came here for his birthday on Saturday. We were both excited to try this place after seeing all the good reviews. Our food came out lukewarm, at best even though we were the ONLY people there and my boyfriend's steak was definitely a day old. We should have known when we got inside and no one was there other than us. Yes we got a late lunch/early dinner but really you would expect the food to be hot and fresh! We drove from San Diego to come try this place, never again! This is my first time leaving a bad review, deserves zero stars. Tried posting the review on Google, but it wouldn't let me... read more

Overall - horrible. I ordered a burger medium rare. It arrived well done. Later, I was told that prime rib was on special. It certainly was not listed on the two menus that were given to me. The server said that large 'postings' were located outside and near the front entrance. What a joke. Don't go. I won't go back - a waste of $35.00. read more

This place is pretty run down and outdated. Food was okay if you're starving. I had a hard time eating because our server had terrible body odor, although kind and helpful the B.O. was difficult to ignore. read more

Our waitress Dina was so pleasant and helpful. Food was amazing as usual Highly recommend One of Oceanside's hidden treasures read more

I have lived in the area my entire life and FINALLY stepped inside. Right away I loved the ambiance. Hunters cabin feel and everything was clean. We were quickly seated and they brought out a plate with warm bread and butter. I ordered the prime rib, crab stuffed mushrooms with a baked potato and table side salad bar. I also ordered a glass of wine for the lady and a bloody Mary for myself. When the food came out, the food looked incredible. The steak hardly fit on the plate, the baked potato was loaded and the salad was super fresh. The steak was so tender I barely needed my knife. Everything was way better than expected given te price. The only sad part is out waitress told his hunter is being sold. What an iconic place that I've seen since I was a child and now it's going away. For anyone out there that hasn't visited this spot, please go before it'd gone! read more

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Ambiance: 3/10 Overall food: 4/10 Steaks: 2/10 We've been wanting to come here for going on 8 years now, but never got the chance since it's kinda out of the way and we just never thought of it while in the area. Today we decided to take the plunge after spending a couple hours in the area. Inside was a bit dingy and aged with cheap photos on the wall. The main host who greeted us was very nice. The one who took us to our table was not (acted like she did not want to be there). Our waitress was also super nice, but not the most attentive. We got our order in with some upselling (but honestly, no points docked since our waitress was nice about it). Got our salads via "tableside salad bar," which was a nice touch due to the options of toppings. Salad itself was mediocre though due to slightly wilted romaine. We had to survey the other tables to see they had gotten complimentary bread and ask for it. All of this however I could overlook if the following had not happened. Our food was brought out and our steaks were not cooked even close to correctly (my wife ordered the filet mignon medium well and I ordered my top sirloin medium rare). Looks like they swapped the preparations -- fine no biggie, mistakes happen. However... a minute later my near well done steak is brought back out and I am told that the chef said this is medium rare and if I really wanted it more rare or cooked more... I said "I want it like the other one looked. That is not a medium rare steak." The steak I ended up getting was rare but burnt on the surface (which I took anyways since I was hungry and didn't want to wait again). Also usually prefer horseradish with my steak, but the waitress didn't come by again until after we were half way through our meals. Baked potato was cooked well, but flavorless. Plate is served with a handful of freezer-burned vegetable medley. Honestly, I would have given this place maybe 2-3 stars, but the attitude, the inattentiveness, and the downright WRONG food preparation lead me to give this place only one star and a promise to never return. It's a shame too because the complimentary bread and butter were good. read more

I love me some good prime rib and stumbled on Hunter Steakhouse while visiting Oceanside. It was in December so they had cute Christmas lights on display. The building is charming and the food was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the side dishes of clam chowder, scalloped potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. We ordered ice cream with caramel sauce and coffee to end the delicious meal. Great find for a prime rib dinner in the area! read more

Ive been going to this place for like over a decade because it used to be the best. I just ordered delivery and the $20 macaroni side came with 7 individual macaroni shells, or 2 tsp. The grilled onion side for $7 was literally less than 1 tsp. These sides were ordered a la carte, not in tandem w an entree. The side of potatoes al gratin i've ordered more times than i can remember usually arrive as beautiful scalloped potatoes but now i got about a tablespoon of diced potato that honestly looked like some leftover from q shitty diner breakfast, with no gratin sauce whatsoever on said potatoes. Ribs were once my favorite, these were totally undercooked, pink inside and consistency of gum from a car on a hot day- stale at the ends then gross chewy inside. I called and they said there was nothing they could do. I don't have the words to explain how disappointed i am read more

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We came here after our experience at 333 pacific. We ordered steak, potato, salad and appetizer. The steak was blackened and delicious. The whole meal plus desert was very good. Would definitely recommend Hunter for anyone wanting steak. read more

Arrived at 5:30 had to park in the back we're seated properly upstairs Our server Roxy greeted us properly with a big smile on her face. She took our order, even offered the butterfly my filet mignon so that it would cook evenly so far A+ for Service. Roxy brought out our bread and made our table side salad. It was delicious and she even remembered to refill my drinks before they were empty so far Service is excellent. My my hunter cut filet mignon arrived. I ordered a medium. It was definitely well done. It was so well done I almost asked for ketchup. That's twice in a row that they couldn't cook it medium Service was excellent. The steak was disappointing. read more

This place is a total time capsule, and upon entering you feel like you're transported back to the 70s. My family has dined at Hunter Steakhouse every now and then since I was much younger but now that I live down the road, almost every special occasion seems to warrant another visit. Over the past year we've managed to dine here 4-5 times and each experience has been pleasant and I've left already planning what I'll order next time. Our most recent visit last week was a reservation for my mum's birthday, and we all enjoyed starting off with a round of gin and tonics, followed by our mains which were a variety of different things - the forest mushroom chicken, a New York strip, salmon, plain pasta... everything was excellent. While the menu prices are not cheap, you get so much bang for your buck when you're ordering a main, it definitely feels like a worthy spend. I always start my meal with the tableside salad bar, which feels extra special as it's built to order right in front of you. There's a great selection of sides to choose from to accompany your main, and if you're getting a steak may I highly suggest adding the whiskey peppercorn sauce! I had to knock a star off mostly due to the fact that our server at our last visit was fine in the sense that we were all fed and watered by the end of the meal, but she did a couple of things that were quite off-putting, like when she took everyone's order EXCEPT the birthday girl's, and walked away to attend to another table before we flagged her down to bring her back and finalize our order. She didn't have a very warm demeanor and seemed annoyed by our requests (for another round of drinks, asking questions about items on the menu, etc...). Aside from all that, our experience was barely dampened. We finished our meal with a huge slice of carrot cake, which was delicious. All in all, it was yet another happy meal! P.S. As many may also know, Hunter Steakhouse is rumored to have some paranormal activity, so I'm already planning my next visit with some friends to hang out at the bar close to closing to see whether we can meet some of the real "locals"... :) See ya real soon read more

Is a wonderful countryside restaurant , their service is wonderful. My waiter is so experience , even though I forgot his name but I know him face, he is always a smile. Patience, is a wonderful experience, my family like him very much, I will be back. read more

Food services. Ambiance steak very. Good prices low cxxxxxxx fffff hhhhhh. Ggggg. Cccc

The food here is good and you can tell that by the way people still come here year after year even though the menu hasn't changed. However, the owner of this business puts little to no money into the upkeep of this restaurant. As I sit here and wait for my to go order, the leather on this chair is peeling badly and the host stand has the same chips and peeling paint that it had when I worked here over 8 years ago. This place could be a nice steakhouse but because the absolute bare minimum is put into its upkeep, it feels cheap and a little too homey and generally pulls in an over 50 crowd. The staff here is great, very polite and professional and I think that has is another reason why the people who come back, come back. My staple favs here are the whiskey peppercorn sauce which is one of a kind, the table side salad, the stuffed mushrooms and the ranch. I've heard the bloody Mary's here are delicious as well but I have yet to try one. The food is consistently delicious and like most people I will keep coming back despite how this place looks. But when people are visiting town and ask where to go, I have to preface this place with the food is good but the ambience isn't. It feels dated and looks run down which are not words you want to hear when you look for a nice steakhouse. A small investment in this place could really help bring in a new younger crowd and potentially a lot more revenue. read more

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Ribeye steak was really good. Didn't care for the clam chowder.. was a little freaked out when I heard the place was haunted but over all not too bad. read more

It's rare to come across someone who makes a regular dinner feel like a special occasion. Tia's the kind of person who turns first-time customers into regulars. If you're lucky enough to get her as your server, you're in great hands! read more

You're gonna hate me because I actually though Hunter Steakhouse was pretty good. Of course it doesn't compare to like a fancy steak house like Born and Raised or even Cowboy Star, but the price and portion is something to rave about. Plenty of outdoor seating. They even brought out 2 heaters for us. We had a party of 8, which they were able to accommodate. We ordered a bunch of things to share for appetizers. As for my entree I got the Caesar salad, the bigger filet mignon one with a side of Shrimp scampi, and we ordered about 4 bottles of their finest Cabernet. My husband got the humongous prime rib. I'm not gonna lie, my filet was excellent! It was perfectly cooked, nice grill marks, nicely seasoned that I didn't have to drench in salt. Enjoyed it with the Stags Leap cab... perfecto! We even got the dessert to top it off. So full. Service was good too for such a large party. read more

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Went here for our anniversary and the staff was amazing. Once the waitress found out it was our anniversary she brought out a slice of cake for us . Honestly been here all my life knew it was there but never been. Husband and I shared the steak it was very good. Slightly over cooked for the medium rare but not by much. It is a but pricey but that was expected. Again the staff especially the waitress was very good..... my dad even added extra tip to the already tip on the bill ( we were a large group) which he never does, she was that attentive. Will be back again now that we know about this place read more

Shelly took our phone order and delivered excellent service. The food was absolutely delightful. One suggestion is to separate butter so it doesn't melt. The cost of the meal was a little pricey but worth it. Food was ready on time. The place was very busy upon pick up and there was some order confusion. Overall wanted the owners to know that Shelly deserves a raise. read more

I have been going to this Hunter Steakhouse for about 25 years. The food has always been delicious and the service is always excellent. The dining room is nice and clean. My favorite dish is the Filet Mignon for $31.00. The dish comes with a crispy salad, a big loaded baked potato, and veggies. The filet is very tender and juicy and it almost melts in your mouth. At the end of each meal I am totally satisfied and full. I highly recommend this restaurant for those who enjoy a superb steak. read more

We had our company Christmas party here and Tia was our server - she was so funny, accommodating and attentive - we'll be requesting her next time we visit Hunter Steakhouse. Thank you Tia! read more

Absolutely AMAZING service. 100% amazing, our server was Tia, she was absolutely perfect. Wonderful customer service, hospitality was perfect, she made sure we had the perfect drinks, food, and added the perfect humor. We had a party of 20 and she remembered everything without fail. If anyone that works here deserves a raise it's our girl Tia. She is a freaking star. We would've loved if she sat down and had dinner with us she was perfect! read more

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We had a great Saturday brunch at Hunter Steakhouse! The service was excellent, unlimited mimosas for only $5 and our glasses were never empty! We had the breakfast burrito which was huge and not too heavy on the potatoes, and chile relleno quiche that was perfect with a side of bacon. The inside is a little darker than the usual coastal vibes in Oceanside, but that's just part of the experience. Don't sleep on this one! read more

Have been here many times and would say this was the best experience I ever had. Tia was an amazing waitress she is on top of her game from friendly to efficient and just a great delight. Food was delicious overall really good experience. read more

I went here with my wife and my son, a couple weeks back, and we were not disappointed. I don't know about the rest of you all, but when I go out, I don't expect to be blown away with orgasmic food anymore. However, we did order a couple different things off the menu, and all of them were good. We did the table side salad, which my son loved because of course it's something fun and different. I did the ribeye, which was seasoned well, but I did add a bit of salt. My wife ordered the prime rib which she said she enjoyed. We didn't end up getting that lobster or crab because they said they were no longer going to be serving it because of the market prices which I understand because they are getting a bit out of control as well. All in all. I do recommend this place if you're looking for a quieter, low-key steakhouse. read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would--Tia was that good! From start to finish, she made our night. Friendly, fast, and incredibly professional, she somehow managed to be everywhere at once and still made each of us feel like we were her top priority. Tia turned a nice meal into a great experience. Can't recommend her enough. Request her if you can! read more

This was a 2.5/5 Very average to below average. The steakhouse must have been great in its heyday - in the 1970's or so - but it doesn't seem to have been updated since then. The service is slow and the waitress took forever to come back to us - when she did she reeked of cigarette smoke. The food was meh - my sirloin steak was tough and not cooked to perfection. I only ate about a quarter of it. The staff are nice enough but it is not a restaurant I can recommend or will return to. read more

Food was delicious and our reservation was on time and we were seated right away. The bussers were working so hard but seeing them treated rudely by our server was a bummer. You could tell she was just rushing and wanted to get everyone out fast and this isn't that kind of place. Let people relax and enjoy their dinner. Disappointed they were out of a few appetizers and our server messed up two of our orders but the bussers fixed the mistakes so we were grateful. Wish we could have tipped them directly. read more

Good lamb chops. Salad basic. Love the old world vibe. Service was a bt slow in an empty restaurant. However very friendly when i could find them. read more

We had the best evening at Hunter's! Tia took such care of us, hiding us through the menu, "wheel of salad," entrees, and dessert. When she tells you to order a bottle of wine, or the homemade desserts over others, do it!!! read more

Hunters is an excellent place and the food is inexpensive, delicious and a lot. I ordered the prime rib with baked potato, table side salad bar and chocolate cake. The service was excellent and Tori was attentive and very nice. The ambience of Hunters is old school and love it. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in O Side. read more

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We love Hunter Steakhouse! Have been loyal patrons for many years, not just for great food but for the excellent and personable service. It's our own little "Cheers" bar, where everyone knows your name. Even if it's your first time, or your 100th time! Super service from Dena, Kim, Shelley, Celia,Laura, Carrie and all the staff! read more

I am without words. So I tried to resolve thus with Hunter and they said I had to resolve it with Door Dash. Door Dash did NOTHING wrong. In the end that was a lie and my bank said I had to resolve it with Hunter. So I just tried calling them and this time they were rude because "I have a history of complaining." I have not goven a bad review in years. But so what? What do past reviews have to do with WELL DONE prime rib when I ordered "rarest possible." (The said "we do dot serve rare." Well why have that option on Door Dash menu? I am too old to prolong this anxiety. Si I will simply pay for the CHIT they sent me, never go again, and tell everyone I know. SHAME ON YOU HUNTER STEAKHOUSE!!! read more

Awesome place. It's like walking into a Montana ski lodge in the 80s. Wait staff has all been there for years. Great with recommendations. Prices are very reasonable in this day and age and they cook the steaks just as you order. If you get salad they wheel a salad cart to your table. And if you go for Sunday brunch it's a great football watching spot with killer brunch food (tri tip burrito) and $5 bottomless mimosas! read more

Hunter is a local staple. It's been here forever. They serve the salad that comes with the meals in a wheel of food style where you choose the toppings - I wish I could just get that as an entree! Ribs are great. Steaks are good. It's on Door dash dash pass so it's easy to get. Not amazingly special but predictable steakhouse food and old time 70s vibe. This is located right off Vista way where the 78/5 fwys meet. read more

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The service was appalling! The manager was unorganized and unprepared to handle current diners or new customers entering the restaurant. Thus, his staff was stretched thin and stressed out. We were forced to wait more than 20 minutes to get our bill, and when we asked the manager, we were told we were not important and would have to wait. Unfortunately, some customers needed to leave within a reasonable timeframe and could not because of poor management. The manager was unprofessional towards everyone and disrespectful by using foul language toward paying customers. I do not recommend dining at the Oceanside location. read more

Very rude service. I came along with a big group. We ordered lots of food and drinks. When I was ready to leave, I had to go downstairs to get the waitress and get my check. The manager Zac then came up and went to my friend and said we were rushing our waitresses and to "get the F*** out of here". Never coming back there again. read more