I need to give a special shout out to my two favorite waitresses Cara and Casey, thank you both for…read moreyour beautiful service and for always being so kind to our family whenever we come. I really love this place. It's a local gem in Oceanside. The food and drinks are always good. The service is great and the vibe is always good too. Sometimes it gets a little loud on the weekends, but that's to be expected. It is a taphouse after all, and there are sports events on every TV and music playing in the background. I really love the girl dinner - only served Monday through Thursday. We really like the chicken pot pie, Caesar wrap, and the beef dip. The burgers and sushi are solid bets here too. You can't go wrong with their happy hour specials here either. The unique deviled egg choices are a reason to stop in for a bite.

This is local hidden gem with unique dishes from its kitchen and refreshing drinks from its…read moretaphouse. I was glad to hear that it didn't only serve local brews. Inside is pretty laid-back with ample seating and the outdoor seating is wayyy laid-back especially when there's live music. Definitely a recommended spot for the Yelp Community! FYI - Street parking is available.

We were greeted and seated quickly, came on a Sunday around 8:30 pm…read more Our waiter was very knowledgeable with the menu, gave us suggestions that at first we thought were just him kinda talking the dishes up, but dang whoever is cooking in the kitchen knows what's up! lol They knew how to sear a steak better than most! and made some amazingly moist/juicy perfectly fried chicken! I promise you it's really that good, please try both. Our cocktails were PERFECTLY made. The staff was on it, I mean you can tell they work as a team. Different ppl checking on us (but not in an overbearing way) clearing plates, making sure the food was to our satisfaction. Always filling waters. Very friendly. I haven't had this good of a restaurant experience in years. Idk if we just got lucky or this is how it always is here since today was our first visit, but we will definitely be back and hopefully capture this magic again lol Ambiance was ok, the other patrons were a little loud but I expect that on a Sunday late at night. Decor was interesting and place has a cool lounge area. Big bar! :) Highly recommend this place! :)

We came here Labor Day weekend to celebrate my brother's birthday…read more My dad had called ahead to reserve a table since it was 6 adults and 2 toddlers. We were seated right away. We started with some appetizers - my favorite was the crispy brussel sprouts and cauliflower. Everything was perfectly roasted and there was a great kick with the habanero jam feta. The fly basket was pretty good, but keep in mind that the portion size is small - 3 of each of the hush puppies, fried shrimp, and fried green tomatoes. My husband ordered one of the specials which was a short rib pot pie - one of our favorite dishes of the night. The short rib was so tender and the dish was rich but in the perfect way. I ordered the tri tip sando. It was loaded up with meat and grilled peppers and onions. I upgraded my fries to truffle fries and those were really flavorful! My mom ordered the cioppino. She was a little disappointed by how many mussels there were in the dish - she had been hoping for more fish and shrimp. She said the flavor was good though. For dessert, we did opt to try the beignets. Honestly I could have done without them. They weren't as light and fluffy as they could've been. Overall, it was a good experience with great accommodations for our toddlers and great service.

Because all cultures have left some type of mark on the food we eat--and food has a way of bringing…read moreus together. As another satisfied first-time customer at Finney's, I've got to say: the parking was sweet! Thank you, City of Oceanside, for making that part easy. Now, on to the atmosphere, food, and service at Finney's. Yep--I would definitely come back for more! Food conversations often lead us to discover what is good, what we have in common, and what we can share with one another. That's one of the beautiful things about food--it brings people and cultures together. I can only hope that you'll check Finney's off your bucket list and experience it for yourself. And a special thank you to Giovanni for the great service! #Finneys #CityOfOceanside #FoodBringsPeopleTogether #FoodieCulture

This is our second time here in the past two weeks. Food is great Services well above average great…read moredrink selection. The place is really nice. Lots of TVs if you do want to watch sports just a cool vibe very comfortable. I would highly recommend and will be back multiple times. Math the manager has greeted us both times we've been here and been very accommodating and helpful and just looking out for all the customers making sure they're having a great experience. Hope you guys can keep up what you're doing now because it's amazing and will be back and recommend lots of people!

9/18/2026 They recently changed their menu removing the lobster ravioli…read more . What a loss. It was fabulous! They also removed the Paloma cocktail. Menu just didnt make the grade. Had Bucatini (ground pork.) It was average. Service however was great

We loved our cocktails. Food was delicious, especially the melon and prosciutto starter. Service…read morewas great. Always love the vibe.

First timer today. From South Jersey, lived in Philly, Bird…read moreLover phor life.. Blown away by how delicious their cheese steak was. Got the cheessteak hoagie with provolone.. Insane!!roll was extremely fresh.. sandwich was overall a 10! Not chewy, steak quality was top notch. Surprisingly light and not heavy or greasy..good size. Really looking forward to making this part of my routine as it's been hard to find a quality steak up here especially by the coast, right off the 5!! This jawn is solid! Go BIRDS

Did not use gloves when prepping food. Coke bottle they sold…read moreme was expired. Questionable quality at best. Will not return.

Drinks were spot on, the mezcal/habanero Toxica blew me away...bartenders were down for small talk…read more Felt like a proper bar.

With so many places to imbibe in Oceanside, I realize how competitive these places have to be to…read morestay in business so I have to admit, my standards are fairly high. My husband and I stopped in to Frankie's on a recent Saturday at 5pm. Our kiddo had a performance down the street at 6pm so we had a little time to kill beforehand. The neighboring spots looked busy so we decided to go with Frankie's, seeing as they were less inundated at the time and we had a time constraint. Another allure was the sandwich board at the front door advertising discounted cocktails - sold!! Inside there were a handful of patrons at the bar, another table with two additional patrons and maybe a couple on the patio so it was fairly quiet and slow, so it looked promising. We headed up to the bar and hung out behind two empty barstools, the single female bartender greeted us and said she'd be right with us, but then continued chatting up the seated patrons, serving them and their friends that had just joined (AFTER we'd arrived). We moved a little further down to the handoff area where she was making drinks to save her having to come back to us again, and stood there for probably 10 minutes while she took orders and made all the drinks. We commented that she looked like she could definitely use a hand, and she said they were still adjusting into summer hours and determining whether more coverage was needed at this time - I figured 5pm on a Saturday should be primetime, so I'm not sure in what universe having a single bartender makes any sense. Finally we placed our cocktail orders, waited while they were made, and then put our card down for the tab. After we'd paid, I noticed the cocktails were more expensive than advertised on the sandwich board out front - I couldn't find a disclaimer anywhere that said only certain cocktails were included, so while it was a bummer I wasn't about to wait another 10-15 minutes to catch her attention and ask for clarification. Just a heads up to beware of whatever is advertised that might summon you in from the sidewalk, and make sure you ask before you make your selection. Drinks were very subpar, nothing special to write home about. While I can appreciate the Gatsby-esque vibe they're trying to uphold at Frankie's, they really should increase their staffing especially during prime weekend and evening hours, and be more transparent about their specials and what's included and what's not. Hindsight is 20/20, and the low volume of patrons when everything else around it was going off was probably a sign, so we'll skip Frankie's our next go around.

Came in for slice hour Sunday night. Enjoyed the slices and got a great beer recommendation from…read moreTrent. Will definitely be coming back!

Best Pizza & Brew? That's a bold claim but I will say- this place is great. First off, the staff…read morehave all been super pleasant, patient and sharp. They know what they're doing and they create a really welcoming vibe. The ambiance is great. The place is energetic yet chill. They have a great beer selection and you're able to taste. They also have a bar you can order from rather than having to wait in the pizza line. The pizzas are very yummy. Thin, crispy crust on my pizzas. Not heavy or greasy. Really high quality pizza and easy to eat. Every slice that I've had has been super consistent and that's extremely important to me. Tried the Detroit style and it was light and airy. Highly recommended. Nothing bad to say about this place. Check it out!

Always something exceptional in tap here. Great food and service is what we come here for. If your…read morelooking for the "Local Experience" in craft brews. O- Side Brewery is a must

Nice visit to South O Brewing in Oceanside. Pleasant open air brewery with several tables inside &…read morea few out in front. Busy parking lot as it is shared with a coffee shop. Lots of beer & seltzer choices Order at the counter. Friendly employees. We ordered chicken wings which were a little spicy.

We came here for dinner after the Del Mar races. There was live music out on the patio, which set…read morethe mood perfectly. Hubby ordered the roasted corn lemonade and I asked for a mocktail. The bartender made a very refreshing one! His lemonade needed a little more sweetness. The plates were made to share, so we agree on the tartare, tomato salad, and NY steak. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated! The tomato salad was light- it had a nice mustard and olive vinaigrette dressing. For dessert, we chose the burnt basque cheesecake! He liked it more than regular cheesecake. This one was a good one, as I've been searching for an authentic one that wasn't too burnt LOL. I could do without the olive oil on this one though. Overall, I had a really nice time here and can't wait to come back to try their other menu items.

We were sad to see the previous restaurant go (their food was amazing not sure why they didn't make…read moreit). But I love the new decor. Interesting menu choices. We enjoyed everything we got. I look forward to trying their breakfast.

First time there this Saturday night & had a blast. Great drinks, great bites, great staff, close…read morelocation and the band. B.I.G is a must see!

It's super hot inside in the summer and can smell like a barn. Some of the bartenders are about as…read morekind as a rattlesnake & sometimes you get a really kind one. The outside is great b/c there is a huge outdoor fun area. Great location but...