Two weeks later and I'm still thinking about this spot…read more Pulled up to The Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen on a perfect California spring Friday night, and it delivered across the board. The beer and drink selection alone is worth the visit--tons of options whether you're keeping it casual or trying something new. Food-wise... the Bacon Mac N Cheese was next level. Rich, flavorful, and exactly what you want it to be. My buddy (who was literally about to move out of town) went with the burger--and let's just say he picked the right "last meal" in Oceanside. What really stood out though was the service. Top of the line from start to finish. Big shoutout to Mitch--young guy, super personable, clearly takes pride in what he does. He was everywhere in the best way, checking in on tables, making people feel taken care of. Honestly, the way he moves, he should be serving--he's got that natural touch. Great food, great drinks, great people. One of those nights that just hits right. I'll definitely be back.

Everything on the menu sounds amazing, unfortunately what we chose was just ok…read more The service was very slow and the seating was challenging for my 8 year old... low with random cushions the kept slipping. We moved chairs around and grabbed blankets and got it worked out without any help from staff. Porkbelly appetizer was overcooked and lacked anything special that made it memorable. The pork chop was also overcooked and the grits were very thick.. cheesy but not creamy. The short ribs were dry.... Strange for braised meat and not enough sauce. The sauce was really good as were the mashed potatoes and carrots. The burger was excellent. Really juicy with a great bun. The atmosphere is very cool and inviting. I would return for burgers and to try the fried chicken. It looked awesome coming out of the kitchen. The burger was excellent.

Our family of 10 went on Saturday night for a birthday dinner. The place was packed and we waited…read morea very reasonable 20 min. Our servers name was ILY and she was absolutely amazing, we didn't wait for anything even though she was managing several tables. The appetizers came out quickly, and our meal's followed right on time. Everything was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend this location. Bonus was they made my wife ride the birthday saddle!! Thank you TRH

Bryan was our Fantastic server! He was attentive and we had a fun conversation. The ribeye I…read morepicked out was incredibly grilled and seasoned. Didn't need any steak sauce. We redeemed the gracious military meal voucher and got the sirloin steak and that too was perfect as well. The whole staff was friendly and welcoming. Thank you Bryan for making our lunch so enjoyable!

The Lab Collab will be closing on Sept 30. :(…read more Get in while you can before the Encinitas Bier Garden moves in.

On a Friday evening, my husband and I were in the area and decided to have dinner here since it has…read morebeen on our list to try. I inquired about their mushroom sloppy Joe. I asked two employees and they aren't vegetarians and said they really liked it. I had been craving sloppy Joe for a while to I ordered it with tater tots. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich with tater tots. I saw surprised how good the mushroom sloppy joes were. The tater tots hit the spot. My husband said the chicken sandwich was okay. It was a lint loud inside as a game was playing on tv. We sat outside which was nice but there were some annoying flies. Overall, I enjoyed my mushroom Sloppy Joe that I would come back.

Birthday celebration party of 5 Food always good…read more Sarah the manager made sure we had a nice table Cody, our server was wonderful! Great dining experience!

came to Nick's on State for dessert and a night cap on my birthday and decided to try the…read moremuch-talked-about "butter cake." Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. After one bite, we couldn't take another--it honestly tasted like a spoonful of straight sugar. There was no balance at all, just overwhelming sweetness. It ended up being the worst butter cake I've ever had. Really disappointing, especially for a birthday treat and given how much this dessert is hyped, but the espresso martini was delicious!

I had an amazing lunch today at 333 the very well known restaurant in downtown Oceanside…read more I absolutely love this restaurant The atmosphere is super friendly and relaxing The view of the ocean is calming The food is presented beautifully and delicious And the service is beyond fantastic The waitstaff was so kind and polite I personally would like to thank Ms. Eran And Ms. Savanna I enjoyed my lunch very much Thank you ladies and Thanks you the hospitality staff

333 Pacific was a solid four stars for me. While there were some things they excelled at, there…read morewere a few disappointments that detracted from the overall experience. One thing that was really stellar about 333 Pacific was we made reservations for their first time slot of the day at noon, and despite arriving about 12 minutes early before opening, we were still able to be seated. We drove nearly an hour to get here and it was pretty windy outside, so we appreciated the opportunity to be out of the elements. Our waitress was very nice and throughout our meal multiple staff assisted. No one ever missed a beat. They were all very pleasant and worked well together. You could tell the morale here is very high! We stared out with the calamari, which was- easily a 5 star dish! It was fried to perfection and the melange of sauces drizzled on top were *chefs kiss* excellent! Before our entree arrived they also brought out some piping hot Rosemary Bread Rolls along with some Maple Butter. I thought it was pretty good, but I wish the presence of the rosemary was dialed back so I could taste more of the Maple Butter. For an entree I had the Ahi Tuna Burger lunch special with fries. The seared Ahi Tuna was great and there was a very generous portion served on the burger. The Brioche bun was not very good though, and I feel the shallots on the burger were a bit overwhelming. The fries with the dish were good, but pretty standard fare. I would've preferred the option of a small green salad instead of fries if it was available. My husband ordered the Cioppino. I tried it and it was delicious- another 5 star dish! It had a very deep flavor and lots of seafood. A lot of work to get to some of the seafood, but well worth the effort. The main miss of the meal was my husband ordered a Dr. Pepper and it was flat. He let the waitress know and she went to another station to get a fresh one, and it too, was on the flat side. By this point, my husband just wanted water since the carbonation wasn't up to par. The waitress did a great job and really tried to fix the situation, but the carbonation just wasn't working. I had a Strawberry Lemonade which was fine, but could've used a little oomph for the $8 price tag. Another miss was the terrible smell in the women's restroom. It was either dry drain or some other plumbing issue, but it was pretty bad. Hopefully it gets fixed soon. Overall, we did have a nice lunch here with a great view of the beach. The things that were amiss can easily be fixed, so I'm sure they are not permanent issues. Glad to have dined here, the staff really elevated the experience and made us feel very welcomed.

Established in 1970, Hunter's Steakhouse comes from an era of where a Steakhouse was a place of…read morerefuge 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.

We celebrated my husband's birthday at Hunter's Steak House and had a fantastic experience. We made…read morea 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!

We happened upon Campfire while visiting our kids and decided to stop in for dinner in Carlsbad…read more From the moment we sat down, we were warmly greeted by Kaden, who was both charming and helpful. He guided us through the menu and recommended ordering a variety of dishes to share from each category, which turned out to be a great suggestion. We started with the tomato appetizer, cornbread, and the standout dish of the night--the incredible head of broccoli. For our mains, our son and daughter-in-law shared the roasted chicken, while my husband and I shared the pork chop. Every dish was exceptional, but the broccoli truly stole the show--even my husband, who rarely eats vegetables, loved it. Kaden struck the perfect balance with his service--attentive without ever being overbearing--which made the experience even more enjoyable.

If u like loud music. Burnt overpriced food that all taste like a campfire that makes you feel ill…read moreafter you eat it. This is your spot. We had the olives. Burrata cold Cheese, terrible . Burnt Broccoli, only half. Terrible , pork only at 1/3. Terrible , lentil plate. Horrible. And a $12 mocktail that was all ice , gone in 3 sips. The do have a good presentation of the food however. Won't be back. Worst restaurant in years

I have been here a few times. They have a great happy hour every day from 4-6 if you seat outside…read more That is key. Half off all cocktails and a pretty good happy hour food. We have tried almost everything. I have not been disappointed yet. They have live music at times. The service as pretty great. They are attentive and almost check up on you. We walk here many times that my dog know his way here.

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time. We finally came here with a group to…read morecelebrate a birthday. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment all the way around. The service was odd. The guy would come and take drink orders for half our group disappear for no reason and then come back for the last few people. He did the same thing with the food ordering. We kept thinking he forgot the extra people. This could be overlooked if the food was good. However, the most disappointing thing was the food. We paid $32 for ribeye and mashed potatoes and it came out with a 1/4 inch thick steak that was more like carne asada. The shrimp and grits were meh. Brussel sprouts meh again. Tijuana caesar salad was ok. Pretty sure we won't be back. It was that bad.

Rosewood Kitchen in Oceanside is so good. We ordered the surf & turf ramen and the dirty bird fries…read moreand both were incredible. The ramen had so much flavor and the fries were next level. Definitely one of the best meals we've had in a long time. The vibe is awesome, the art inside is beautiful, and they even have live music. The owner was super friendly and took the time to share his experience with the dishes, which made it even better. We'll definitely be back. Just wish we lived closer so we could come all the time. Highly recommend if you're in Oceanside.

We were trying to find a place that was a midway point between Temecula and San Diego to meet up…read morewith a friend. We settled on Oceanside in hopes of finding good food, as our weekend (end of Feb) had been full of a poor results. This place came up as very well rated on Yelp, as my friend and I searched for places to eat. It was a Saturday night with great weather. The red flag I should have read into was that the lone guy working that night was a one man show. He was doing it all in the front of the house. I tried to get us a table to sit outdoors but he just couldn't get to the table to clean it. After about 20 minutes he finally came and just moved all the bowls to the empty table next to it and wiped it down. When my friends finally arrived we all sat down to sticky menus that had NO descriptions. What you see on the website is exactly what they have on the menu. We had to wait to ask the server/host what each menu item meant. It took a while to get our food from when we ordered. Thank goodness for good company, I didn't clock it. The food options were limited and keep in mind for those who have children, most of the options come with a spicy kick, you'll have to explicitly tell them "no spicy"! There was a party who had been sitting for a while before we got there and a kiddo took a bite of pizza and was crying, screaming from it being so spicy. With my ramen the portions are tiny for what you pay, with 1 piece of meat, not enough noodles. Flavor wise it was spicy and bland. We ordered a couple appetizers which were not very good. The edamame was overly salty and soaked in soy sauce and the karaage was probably the only good thing and that was a little overfried. No one in our party finished our food or took any of the leftovers home. Save yourself the trip, not worth trying the "unique foods".

"I had the pleasure of visiting Felix's Barbecue and, to my surprise, I got to meet Felix himself…read more Not only was the Everything Omelet I had absolutely delicious, but the entire experience was inspiring. Felix's passion and warmth are reflected in the atmosphere and the staff's top-notch service. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast or barbecue, you'll leave full--both in stomach and spirit. I highly recommend this gem!"

Love Felix's! I'm so glad I found this place, as I moves from LA to Oceanside and was craving soul…read morefood. Don't go to Destinantion Smokehouse!!!