I finally made it to Black Rail Kitchen + Bar. I've been on their email distribution list for some…read moretime now...receiving up-to-date info on what's going on there and that made me even more interested to try it out. It's located in Plaza Paseo Real where there's plenty of parking. When I arrived, I was seated right away... preference to be outdoors for some sun. I noticed all the umbrellas for shade but I'd rather sit in the sun. Allison, my waitress, was sooo accommodating. She was also verrry knowledgeable about the menu and helped me make my decision. Thank you for your patience Allison! I actually met my Taco Tuesday quota for this month. The Blackened Shrimp Tacos were OMG the BOMB.COM!! Shrimps galooore!!! My compliments to Chef Moises Hernandez. I had to go back for more...ended up going to their Summer Cocktails & Bites, an interactive tasting, with Casey the lead bartender. I definitely recommend this modern coastal kitchen + bar to the Yelp Community :-)

It has been a while since we dined at Black Rail. We were…read morereally looking forward to our Saturday night dinner there several weeks ago. Ambiance was good. Service was ok at first. The food was very disappointing, mostly for me. We started with some Japanese Milk bread & a Little Gems Salad, which is really a Caesar salad. Bread was the best thing we had that night. Salad was not very appealing, however we ate it all. For the main course my husband ordered Lamb Meatballs Large plate. He actually thought it was good but overly seasoned. I tasted it & found it to be extremely over seasoned. You couldn't really taste the meat. For my entree I decided to go with the Prime Rib. It is only served on Fridays & Saturday until sold out, so I figured it will be really fresh. When I placed the order, the server didn't ask me how I wanted it cooked. I questioned him about it & he said that's because it is always served medium-rare. I was pleased, since this is how I like my meat cooked. Food was brought out. I can honestly say I have never tasted more appalling piece meat. It wasn't just overcooked, it was so dried out that it looked like a slice of gray jerky. I couldn't even chew it let alone swallow it or enjoy it. I don't understand how anyone could actually send this to a table to be eaten unless they were blind. It came with scalloped potatoes. Whatever that was, it was definitely not scalloped potatoes. It was a blob of something bland with an awful texture. Our waiter didn't come to check on us the entire length of the meal. I didn't eat anything on my plate & just moved the plate away. When another server came by to ask if I wanted it to go, I said I didn't because it is inedible. He didn't say anything & just took my plate with the other dishes & walked away. That was it. We will not be back.

We loved this place! We were in town and wanted a cool chill spot for the night after a day of…read morebeing out. My husband found this place and was interested because of the live music and it being a jazz place. We ubered there which seemed smart because it's street parking and seemed quite limited. There's a $5 cover on Fridays and Saturdays (I think they have live music both days) and we did not have a reservation. I think if you have a reservation you can get a table in their back area. We were up front with the band. It's a pretty small place, maybe about 5 or 6 high top tables in the front, the bar toward the back, and that back room which we didn't look in. We cozied up until someone left a high top and then hung out there. We ordered some drinks that were specials for the night and some that were regularly on the menu. We had a great time! Drinks were good, I think also reasonably priced. Music went from 7pm to 10pm and we got there around 7:30 and it was good and busy! This definitely feels like a family joint, their mascot is their little chihuahua Wishbone and I love that so much. Owners were fun, kept things going while the band was on break, just overall a really good time. I'm not much of a drinker so I can't speak to the types of liquor, but I definitely was feeling my drinks and couldn't finish my 3rd. If we lived here I think this would become a regular spot for us. What a fun time!

An absolute hidden gem in Oceanside. If you want to go somewhere and listen to an incredible jam…read moresession, by some fantastic musicians, have some drinks, eat some excellent homemade food, this place is unbeatable. It's tiny, but extremely friendly. Went here on my last night in Oceanside, I wish I'd found it sooner. Sorry for the terrible video!

This is one of my favorite places to dine. Get a table on the patio around sunset, and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Anytime I have friends or family visiting from out of town, I bring them to Dini's! They have really great clam chowder, hands down the best around! They have a very large variety of seafood, but also have sandwiches, salads, and breakfast anytime. They have a really delicious infused margarita too, and an extensive wine and craft beer list. Something for everyone. Happy hour mon-fri 4-7pm

Not friendly or welcoming. Approached hostess for a table and was told that there was a 2 hour wait…read morealthough many empty tables inside and outside at patio. We would be seated after the restaurant closed and therefore couldn't even be added to waitlist. How about adding our name should the empty tables (that were visible from hostess stand) not get filled? Seemed like they didn't want or appreciate the patronage. Hard pass. Going a few doors down to a more hospitable restaurant. (Also- peep their health score review linked in Yelp. Didn't see it until I came to post this review and think it was God's way of preventing a cleanliness/food safety issue by having not eaten here.)

What a gem! Came for…read morea relaxing Friday evening with girlfriends and we loved the rosé flight. The wine menu is pretty excellent with a great variety. Love that their flights change as well, so lots of fun wines to explore. The food menu was interesting and paired great with the food. Overall this is a fun addition to the quieter side of the block.

I've walked past this place plenty of times and finally decided after work to stop in, was around…read more7:30pm and was greeted by Micah, he was so kind and so easy to talk to. Helped me try a few wines and landed on the draft sparkling, which paired really nicely with my food. The kitchen is definitely on top of the products that come out and have high standards for their food. I left very happy with my experience, especially with the bar being filled with other kind folks, who loved to chat! Overall, the Merenda was a beautiful space, ambience was lovely. This is going to be my hidden gem that i bring my friends to and officially part of my boyfriend and I's date night list! Thank you Micah & see you soon!!

Prices are high but this is gourmet. Imagine freshly cracked scrambled eggs versus poured from a…read morecarton. Add the best egg white frittata you've ever had with equally solid croissants. Bacon and sausage were decent, we've all had better. It's a 9/10 overall though. Per usual families everywhere which is a plus. Our kids are still young but be prepared for crying kids in a venue that carries noise. This place is fantastic. Come check it out.

Perfect place for a big party…read more We had a company dinner at Ponto Lago and honestly, it was great. Service was fantastic and our server gave us such great recommendations. We ordered a variety of foods and appetizers and though our party had various dietary preferences, the menu was fantastic for selection and everyone had a great meal. The Koji Aged Rib Eye - Medium Rare was phenomenal. I think everything it came with complemented it so well. My friends (coworkers) and I ordered some additional corn tortillas to eat with our rib eyes and man those were so good. Dessert menu was great and I forgot what it was called but the one I ordered was fantastic. I will say, dining here is worth the price. You get such great foods, great service, and the view is just gorgeous. Will definitely be coming back. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

Huge night market with mostly food, but also plenty of crafts. Spans 5 blocks. Something for…read moreeveryone! Some faves: Hunter's tri tip K-Bop's kimbap and japchae combo Nora's cakes Take a walk on the Pier after! Parking can be tricky, but you can park at the Civic Center lot and walk a couple blocks.

Lively and bustling atmosphere, with good live music. There were three different musicians…read moreperforming at the same time, so you get a choice of genre. This is not a farmers market with fresh produce, it's mostly food vendors, with lots of food and dessert options to choose from. There were also swap meet type vendors, and a few handcrafted type vendors. Parking is difficult.

The tasting menu was incredible. Highly recommend . Every dish was curated and the wine selections…read morewere amazing.

Another incredible, quiet little Asian restaurant with Michelin recognition that somehow I had…read morenever heard of until recently. A few months ago, I was at a sushi-making class and a couple of the students kept talking about how amazing this place was, so of course I just had to bookmark it. We did the 10-course meal with a few additions, and WoW! Every course felt thoughtful, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor and temperature was just right and the balance of ingredients just worked so well together. The service was incredible. Our server was so knowledgeable and did such a great job walking us through each dish, sharing the history behind the chefs, and explaining where their inspiration came from. It made the whole experience feel even more personal and memorable. Just wow. This is absolutely a place I need to return to, especially when the seasonal menu changes.

Had to tell you I'm really happy that I watched the World Cup game here I live in Los Angeles,…read morewhich is about 93 miles away from this place, but a good friend of mine recommended it and although it was a challenge to find parking because it was Friday night and kickoff the World Cup ceremonies. The seating I got was incredibly comfortable. The service was great and I gotta tell you I kicked it up with probably one of the newest appetizers I ever have they call rattlesnake eggs they're jalapeños wrapped at bacon and cream cheese inside they were super delicious. I got the avocado ranch to dip it in. I have to tell you though the Angus burger medium rare now I might make a recommend medium or medium well because it is juicy, but this hamburger was delicious and juicy and it is very well sized, but let me tell you the Coyte grace came from what my friend ordered and boy was jealous The coyote nachos are incredible. I recommend getting them with steak... These flavorful delicious nachos. Come with an incredibly dark salsa that will make your mouth water. I had to get extra sour cream and jalapeños because my friend knew he wasn't gonna be able to eat them without some Assistance, whether he wanted it or not not to mention you wanna take some chips and salsa home they'll sell it to you right here. this is what we're the trip from Los Angeles and I'm gonna tell you although it gets loud in here when he gets Act it's a family restaurant and we all love that on a Friday night... And actually in this case every night for me but Friday nights they also have live music in outdoor seating I don't wanna ever pass this place up, but let me tell you those nachos? I might move here. lol!

Such a disappointment on Monday Karaoke night at Coyotes! We…read moregot there and were told the karaoke was all filled up so none of our group could sign up. The worst part is the DJ let those singers sing second and third and even fourth songs! So here we are not able to sing while watching the singers who did sign up ding over and over again! That's a guaranteed way to create disappointment for others...which is why it's a two star review. It'd be nice to change this system so more people could sing! On the positive side their fish tacos are delicious! You can order just one and they are pretty filling. I hope you all can change your system as we'd love to come back and experience your karaoke nights!