Love coming here for If you're heading to Local Tap House, ask for Ashley she seriously made our whole experience. She's super attentive without being overbearing, knows the menu really well, and gave great recommendations for both drinks and food. You can tell she actually cares that people are having a good time, not just going through the motions. Our table never had to ask for anything twice, and she kept everything moving smoothly even when it got busy. It's rare to get service that feels this genuine and easy. Definitely made us want to come back. Ashley is the kind of server every restaurant hopes to have read more

We've tried a lot of spots around Oceanside, but Local Tap House has become one of our go-tos. The food and drinks never miss and the atmosphere is always a good time. Big shoutout to Ashley she's honestly the reason we keep coming back. She's super personable, quick with everything, and just makes the whole experience better. It's one of those places where great service actually stands out, and she nails it every time. Definitely recommend asking for her if you go. read more

Let me start off by saying that the staff were exceptional. Our waitress "A" was very quick, efficient and friendly. Also, our table runner "J" was also very sweet and personable. In addition, the GM "K" was also super nice. As they saying goes, "the vibe comes from the top down." I must also say that the food was delicious and were huge portions. I love their seasonal menu with their unique fushions. Everything we ordered was delicious. Btw, you need to try their s'mores dessert. Not only was the presentation great but it was delicious! They're also pet friendly with an outdoor patio. So you definitely need to come down to visit. The food, the service and the ambience gives it a great "experience" read more

Great spot to get a quick bite! My friend and I shared a few appetizers, the Calamari and Shishito Peppers, Ahi Tuna and Salmon Stack and the Deviled Eggs! Service was great! We sat outside to enjoy the sun! read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - Calamari and Shishito Peppers Ahi Tuna and Salmon Stack Deviled Eggs - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

I had a fantastic experience here! The service was the real standout, Kera was incredibly attentive, friendly, and went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed Whether you're a local or just passing through, this spot is definitely worth a visit. I'll be recommending it to all my friends and will absolutely be back soon! read more

Came here on a fluke and so glad because we're moving to Oceanside and I can't wait to bring my family. Service was excellent, great recommendations and service from Kaila who rolled with the punches as we changed our opinion on order. Food had great flavor and the location is great for watching people. I didn't even grab a drink but the food will be a great reason to return for some drinking and people watching. read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - This was sofa king good! - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

A non-traditional visit to try their breakfast menu...and generally good marks all around. A very good hash built on short ribs. A solid version of avocado toast. Service was fine and crowd was light for this mid-week visit. read more

I like to try new things but I think the menu changed a little too much for my liking. I ordered some newer items that I didn't love. I came in for seafood stew and thy did not have it . Usually I got for that or the pot pie. I would still recommend just miss some of the old menu. read more

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Second time here, say inside, mostly all high top tables Service was really personable and fast, place was clean including the bathroom I had the fireman roll and forget about J salad Absolutely delicious both of them! I will be back to try more of their rolls and salads read more

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This local hotspot caught our attention when passing through the area. The garage doors for walls drew us in! We wanted a quick bite for lunch and this spot did not disappoint! We both ordered the Chorizo Angus Burger! WOWZERS! Flavor on flavor - the chipotle mayo tied in perfectly with the burgers well flavored patty! The seasoning on their fries was different! But Yummy! Our bartender was super attentive with our service! Made us feel like locals :D read more

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Was my first time at LTH and it definitely won't be my last!! They have a good happy hour with discounted food and drinks. We had the deviled eggs ($3each on HH and you can order them individually) with different styles daily. Last night, they were southwest style with a jalapeño and a corn chip in them - I could have made those my entire meal!! My daughter had the Caesar salad chicken wrap and she said it was really good. I had the Salmon All The Time roll and it was also delicious!! Our service was efficient and friendly. The vibe of the restaurant is good, with a large bartop and numerous TVs available. They had the large windows open and it was a little chilly, but they have radiant heaters above the tables, which really helped. read more

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My nephew was in town and since we were in Oceanside to take in the views, we headed over to LTH for lunch. We ordered the Blue Collar Burger (certified Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, crispy fried onions, pickles, cheddar cheese on a Brioche Bun with a side of house cut fries. Washed down with a Kasteel Rubus Strawberry Ale. While my nephew had the Tempura Snapper Fish & Chips with house cut fries, Napa slaw and malt mayo. Service was friendly, on point and informative. Definitely, a place to stop into if you are in the area. read more

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Good beer selection with some unique finds like a pickle beer. First time we came, the food was awful. It's been a few years, and glad we gave them another try. Fish and chips were very tasty, but a bit skimpy of a portion with just one piece of fish. read more

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Their spicy margarita w/tajin was on HH and pretty bomb, service was on point, $12/drinks, well worth it. Fun spot to grab a quick HH drink. read more

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Been pleasantly surprised by the food menu the last couple of times I've visited. The sandwiches are pretty solid, I usually go for the French dip. I also usually get some extra horseradish on the side. The Cajun shrimp and andouille sausage is also a winner, so good! The drink menu is pretty solid as well. Whenever I have gotten fries here, they seem to be soft for some reason, but that's been my only complaint so far! Servers are all great and if you come during the week it's not too busy and not so loud. It can get quite crowded on weekends or game days. read more

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Local Tap House in Oceanside has a great atmosphere with plenty of inside and outdoor seating, good food, and friendly service. Located right off the 101, it's near a lot of the local attractions. Parking can be challenging on busy nights in their small lot, but there should be plenty of street parking options. There are plenty of screens showcasing sports to keep you entertained and the music selection was also pleasant. On this latest visit I had a pint of Firestone Walter 805 and the Shrimp and Bacon tacos. We also shared the Beet and Burrata salad. The food was phenomenal and our waitress was very attentive. It had been quite sometime since our last visit, but we won't wait so long to come back for our next visit. read more

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My family and I were traveling from NorCal and we were able to make a dinner reservation for 10 people in the day of, whew! Saved me a lot of stress with our large party. Only down fall was that our table was located in their open/semi-open patio with only a few heaters working. We made it work. Our server, Jenna was good and provided good recommendations. I tried the short rib which was delicious. My husband ordered the Cajun pasta and it was nice n' spicy. For an appetizer we opted for the roasted Brussels. These were good with just the perfect amount of blue cheese crumbles on top. This restaurant is popular for a reason. It has a good location right in the heart of Oceanside, nice on the beach but on a very busy road. Not much parking adjacent to the restaurant, so give yourself time to circle around for neighborhood parking. read more

kate is a great bartender!!! Love this place , always a good time been coming here for years , if you in Oceanside it's a must stop ! read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - Bare area - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

I came here with two friends to celebrate a birthday, and we were all blown away by how good everything was. We started off splitting mimosas and the Homey Hot Shrimp Bacon Tacos (three tacos) -- absolutely incredible. I ordered the Coconut Curry Udon Noodles with chicken breast, recommended by our wonderful waitress (she had braces -- wish I remembered her name, she was fantastic). I loved it -- 200% would come back just for that dish alone. To drink, I had the Duckfoot Honey Ale ("Drink this or the bees will die") and the Old Timer (an old fashioned). Both were excellent -- smooth, flavorful, and well-balanced. The birthday guy got the Short Rib French Dip and took the Chicken Orzo Goodness home for his wife -- he said the French Dip was delicious, and later told me his wife loved her meal too. My other friend had the Dirty Bird sandwich and grabbed the Bacon Truffle Mac & Cheese to go. Honestly, everything was amazing. We were all very pleasantly surprised. I initially expected this place to stand out mostly for its beer selection, but I was way off -- the food was spectacular, the beer was great, the cocktails were stellar, and the service was top-notch. I'll 100% be back again and again. So glad I found this spot -- looking forward to my next visit! read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - Short Rib French Dip Sandwich Artifex Mexican lager - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

This place is truly a hidden gem! We stumbled upon it while heading home from SD to LA and are so glad we did. The atmosphere is casual and inviting with good music and perfect chill vibe. Our server Jazmin was amazing! Super friendly, fun, and full of great recommendations. The service was impressively fast for both food and drinks. They have a great variety of beers on tap, and I tried their Hazy IPA, Societe Bulbous Flowers, which was one of the best I've ever had, thank you Jazmin for the recommendation! My wife ordered the Pura Vida Smokey Mango Old Fashion, which she described as a "sipper", very strong, smooth, and delicious. For appetizers, we had the Thai Fry Calamari & Shishito Peppers along with the Fireman Sushi Roll, all super fresh and flavorful. For entrées, I went with the 60/40 Fritta Burger (a chorizo and beef patty you can actually taste), topped with a sunny-side egg, guacamole, and served with perfectly crispy and sweet fries. Hands down one of the best gourmet burgers I've had in a long time. My wife ordered the Pecan Crusted Scottish Salmon, which was equally amazing! The menu is fantastic, offering both unique creations and classic favorites. I also loved that one of the staff noticed my USC sweater and caught me turning my head around to watch the game behind me. She kindly asked if I wanted them to change the channel to the game on the tv in front of me. I thought that was very nice and shows how attentive they are to their customers. Overall, everything, from the food to the drinks to the outstanding service, it was excellent. This spot is an absolute must-try, and we can't wait to come back next time we're heading to San Diego! read more

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Met a friend for lunch today at LTH. It's always difficult to settle on a menu item because everything here is so good. I had Calamari tacos and a Mexican Lager, my friend had the Pastrami Burger. We also had the Brussels which are always a must. Service here is great and the restaurant is comfortable. I know we overstayed our welcome but they were great about it. I can't tell you enough how good the food is here....breakfast is crazy good too. Mimosas!! Super cool spot that you have to try! read more

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Just have to to say the service was excellent! Paula was our server and she was super kind, always checking on us and brought our food out in a timely manner. Paula was great.. Service with a smile! This is definitely our go to spot! read more

Pretty good happy hour! A little bit off the beaten path, but worth the walk. Great shrimp and fish tacos, a little small - deviled eggs were also yummy! Service was on point and everyone is really friendly. Great beer selection and indoor/outdoor seating. read more

Came here before going to a concert and omg what a nice surprise! I got the burger and added bacon and avocado into it and it was the BEST burger I've EVER had! I had a drink called the panti dropper lol it was really good, sweet hand strong and hit the mark! We sat outside and it was really nice, there are heaters on the patio so you won't be cold. Service was really great and food came out fast!! Highly recommend this spot! read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - Burger and fries - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I had a great experience here, and our server Johnny really made it stand out. He was super attentive without being overbearing, and gave genuinely great recommendations that we ended up loving. You can tell he actually cares about the experience he's providing. Friendly, authentic, and on top of everything... exactly what you hope for when you go out. read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

Our first time back in two years and still a solid choice. I had the strawberry salad with those really tasty goat cheese balls and my husband had the Reuben. Both were delicious. You can sit inside or out. Both are great spaces. Service was on point. read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

Cool spot! We went on a Saturday night, the football games were on and the crowd was good!! We were able to sit right away inside, had Jazmin as our server. She was super kind and was very attentive- helped me find a cocktail that worked for me. Which was a mezcal/mango/cilantro cocktail, was very delicious! Just wonder if it could be iced down a lil bit more (but that's solely my preference) Cannot rave enough about the Beef Birria empanadas...to die for. My man, had the pot pie which he housed and i enjoyed the Short rib French onion sandwich!! The portions are unbelievable, we left very satisfied tonight with our meals and drinks. Will absolutely be back to enjoy the bar next time! Thanks LTH & Jazmin!! read more

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My latest experience here was for a late lunch on a Saturday. It was crowded as usual and although we were seated quickly, it took a while to put our order in and then another little while to get the check. But our server was nice! I ordered the Ortega green chile pulled chicken salad wrap. It was pretty good, a tad spicy (I'm a wimp) and didn't have too many tortilla strips inside as filler. I liked the cut of the fries, but the seasoning was too sweet for me. It was kind of a bummer that we couldn't order off the lunch menu, only the brunch menu, until after the brunch hours ended (2pm) - something to do with the computer system, apparently. I'm not sure if that's something that could be more flexible in the future. Until next time! read more

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The best wedge salad I've ever had. Such good food and it never disappoints. Each dish I've tried from here is so good. The staff is super friendly. I've been during the day and night and the vibes are always right. Highly recommend read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - Baby wedge salad and Mac & cheese - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

We only came here for drinks towards the end of the night. The servers were nice. The ambiance screams the town drinking hole/eatery (aka tap house) with an elegant, elevated flavor. We liked it. The whole place has an open feel to it. We ordered the Humboldt Swipe Left Cherry Honey cider and the Stone Brewing Buenaveza Salt and Lime Lager (this is my husband's favorite beer, so if an eatery had it, he always gets it). The cider was good. The lager was good. We sat there for about half hour and enjoyed the quiet. We will come back for food. read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

Stopped for lunch before heading out to a concert as saw good reviews. Cute spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Food was delicious. Great craft cocktail menu as quite a few unique options. Tasty dishes. Only downside is when I asked for a blue cheese dressing to dip my fries it was an additional charge. It's like charging for ketchup? But our normal server was great in making recommendations read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I have found myself frequently at LTH now day and it comes down to real genuine friendships built with the staff. Becky , Taylor , Jacky and Kate are real life angels that make a long week melt away. The food is amazing, the Scottish Salmon, Pot Pie , Thai Noodles .... And don't get me started about the WTF fries. The vibes and ambience is so well curated with sensitive levels of music perfectly balance and lighting not glaring your eyes out. The indoor outdoor style atmosphere makes it feel a little like I am in Australia but with Cali vibes. read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

If you haven't tried, DO IT! The food is fantastic! Everything was cooked perfectly. The fries were not soggy even with all the saucy additives, egg cooked to perfection, juicy short rib. The Salmon was also perfectly cooked, not dry at all not even the ends, flaky and juicy all the way through. The Reuben... the BEST reuben I've ever had. Shocked and amazed! Small but homey environment. Keara (I believe) was our server and she did a great job being patient with us and attentive. I only wish they had more seltzers or "hard" drinks on draft but they are always rotating so you never know. So glad to have decided to try LTH and so excited to go back to try more! read more

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Came here while on vacation. The vibe here is great. Sat down and our server was perfect form start to finish. They give kids a really cool Wikki Stix toy and not the usual boring crayons. Food was awesome. We started with Buffalo Devil Eggs. I could have eaten 1k of them. We also shared sushi which was fresh and delicious. Entrees I got the fish special. There was a lot going on with the meal but it all came together perfectly. The cook knew what they were doing. Everyone else at our table loved the food. I want to add, we were in Cali for 3 days. We went out to dinner every night. LTH&K was not only the least expensive but also the best by far. If you haven't been, fix it. read more

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Taylor was my bartender and she is always such a joy. 10/10 drinks and 10/10 smile Will come back for the espresso martinis and her! read more

Taylor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 star bartender and bringer of killer food read more

Amazing service! The only issue was that our bartender chase kept flirting with my boyfriend...but he will definitely be back! read more

Local Tap House & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

We came for lunch but sadly there breakfast menu was over. The service was good. The food was decent but was quite a lot more of a comfort food style. The ambiance was decent. read more

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From the immediate, warm greeting from Kaila H, we were on a path of delicious food, a buzzing crowd, a fantastic beer menu and an attentive waitress who advised and delivered! So the food and serves top notch, but so was the ambiance and what I think was fair pricing for food that is thoughtfully prepared and as "artsy" as it is tasty. Personable, professional, knowledgeable and attentive, Kaila H put it all together for us and would be one of the primary reasons I will be back. Well done to LTH... Beet salad with grilled salmon and a Firestone Mexican Lager! FIVE STARS. read more

Yeaaah, not great. It was a noisy environment, coupled with sounds from the street and drunk parents yelling at their children. I'm not a big guy, but had a hard time maneuvering through the closely arranged tables and chairs. The pretzel was good, but the rest of the food was awful. My chicken sandwich - nearly $20 - was a nauseating episode because of the dry chicken and strange flavor combinations. We also ordered the chicken pot pie, but it was equally atrocious due to the overwhelming amount of black pepper and the odd decision to drizzle balsamic vinegar all over the top of the crust of my pot pie. It's almost like the kitchen staff at Local was just winging it tonight and had no actual cooking experience. We're definitely not coming back here ever again. read more