An Oceanside hidden gem. Great food and drink, fantastic local staff. True Oside vibe.read more

Excellent spot in Oceanside The service is great…read more They have outdoor seating, you can bring your dog. I had Old Bot Blue burger and hubby had Roasted jalapeño burger. Delish. This is our third visit all gave been great. It's a fun place, good music.

This bar brings the real Oside to life! Great drinks, food, and service!! Always a good time to be…read morespent here!

My wife and I went here last week and discovered a place that served food that would make anyone…read moresick. The cheeseburger was dry and maybe microwaved and the fries tasted like bad oil. The bartender got offended and trash talked my wife and I after we said out loud how bad the burgers were. Avoid the hassle and really get into the better part of Oceanside, this is in a Bad area anyway...

Went here yesterday for a late lunch. They have a rooftop seating option that was perfect since the…read moreweather was so nice. It has a great view of the city! We got the Prosciutto and Arugula flatbread, which was very thin and crispy. The truffle fries were really good and we had them with their chipotle aioli. We also both got raspberry lemonades which were very sweet and refreshing. The coconut shrimp was really really good. My boyfriend was obsessed. I don't often love any kind of fried or battered shrimp but these were so good. I definitely want to come back!

Our visit started off positively, as our server introduced herself promptly and got our drinks out…read morequickly. Unfortunately, the service declined shortly after. We came to celebrate a friend's birthday and planned on ordering multiple drinks and food, but we were left waiting for long periods without any attention. At one point, we were ignored for over 30 minutes, and one of our drinks did not arrive until right before we paid the bill. It also seemed that the original server stopped checking on our table entirely, and another staff member eventually had to assist us. Considering it was Tuesday around 3 PM and the restaurant was not very busy, the lack of service was disappointing and unexpected. While the experience started well, the overall service ultimately fell short and left us disappointed.

Let me start off by saying that the staff were exceptional. Our waitress "A" was very quick,…read moreefficient 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"

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

We are LOVING the new Junkyard!! I've worked a few doors down for over 14 years and it was always…read moremore of a "dive bar" before, but now with the new owners and the renovation on the inside, it is such a vibe! We love the new food menu and drinks. Everything is so delicious not to mention all of the fun events they have every single week! (karaoke, salsa, line dancing, live entertainment, sports events etc.) And all the staff are so friendly and sweet! I Highly recommend this place to everyone I know that comes to Oceanside to visit us!

this review is based on a delivery order. I had such high hopes for this. I have been to the OG…read moreJunkyard many years ago and the food/ambiance was great. This food experience was not as good. I ordered the fish and chips priced at $27.50. I had to choose a side because if you want fries aka chips, that's considered a side. if you also want Cole slaw as shown in the menu picture, that's extra. I did not get the Cole slaw, so can't rate the taste. You also pay extra for tartar sauce. Again, the price is $27.50 and they charge extra for sauce. The fish was crispy and hot, but it was 90% breading. The fish was so thin, I doubt it was even cod, seems more like tilapia or something. Honestly, fish sticks would be better because at least they're meatier. the fries were tasty, and my food was prepared quickly, and delivered hot & fresh. Unfortunately, that's not enough to justify the price.

Stopped in tonight after a long day athe office. I have great things about Fat Joe's all of which…read moreare true! I sat at the bar and had 3 tacos: potato, cheeseburger and fish. I know, a cheeseburger taco! All three were amazing as are there sauces. I recommend them all, but favorite was the fish taco. They have a full bar and large selection of draft beers. Service is excellent and the food came out quickly. Definitely a new spot for me any night of the week.

Basic dive bar arcade with real potential…read more The ambiance of this place is actually really nice which is what makes it a nice hangout but some of the bartenders are more than just "rude bartenders", such as the one dark haired lady that is very disrespectful to customers on and off shift. Aside from service, I've never heard good things about the food here either so I've never tried but the times where I wanted to try, the kitchen was always closed. But its a chill hangout with lots of draft options. In the end its nothing to rave about but if you're not looking for much, this place is a go to... as long as the bartender doesn't kick you out before closing because she needs to sweep.

This spot was great. Ok my wife hates eating out she always…read moresays " I can make it better than them". This time she said, "l loved every bite I had " I say it was really good. Good service fair pricing. Go have a good time.

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.

I had gotten an email wishing me a happy birthday and to come in for a FREE ENTREE. I was like,…read morewhat!? Yeah a lot of places give a free dessert but you almost never see a free dinner. I instantly set a reservation (didn't really need it) and we arrived around 4pm on a Tuesday and sat on the patio. Happy hour is daily from 4-6pm and if you sit on the recently renovated patio, drinks are 50% off. I ordered the Ribeye as my birthday entree and we also ordered the Fried Zucchini ($7), Popcorn Chicken ($9), Guajillo Braised Pork Shoulder ($21) and several cocktails ($7 each during HH). Everything was great honestly. No complaints. My wife REALLY loved the braised pork shoulder. My steak was excellent and even though it was free, $32 for a ribeye is the lowest you'll find anywhere. It was nice having not having to fight for a seat. Enjoying a cocktail on the patio in perfect weather is something everyone should try. Highly recommend coming to Mission Ave Bar & Grill for happy hour and to check out the new patio. Make sure to register for their mailing list to get birthday offers too!

Mission Ave Bar and Grill is basically the type of place that says, "just one drink," and suddenly…read moreit's three hours later, you've made new friends, and you're emotionally attached to the Peanut butter stuffed french toast. From the juicy breakfast Burger to the dangerously good country benefit and spicy blood orange, everything feels a little too easy to fall in love with. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it feel like your favorite neighborhood hangout -- even if it's your first time there. Honestly, if good food, great cocktails, and happy vibes had a love language... this place would be fluent. What I got: Peanut butter stuffed french toast $16 Country Benedict $17 Breakfast burger $18 Arnold Palmer Spicy blood orange $10

This is a dive bar and one that caters to locals. One side of the bar hosts a live band and the…read moreother side hosts karaoke.There were quite the mix of people in there, but mostly young white surfer types. This bar is pretty dingy and the bathrooms are disgusting. You're safer with a bottled beer than a mixed drink. There is a pool table and some people dance. Cigarette smoke and bud permeate the air but if you manage your expectations you'll probably have a good time. Had a great time people watching in here.

SUCH A VIBE! Moved to the area a few months ago and this is the spot to be! If you're looking for a…read moregood time and good vibes LBC is the place. Karaoke on one side and a live band on the other. Mixed crowd which makes it fun and enjoyable. They also have great service. The cherry on top is the Photo Booth!

Seated immediately and our server was super cheerful and upbeat despite being pretty much the only…read moreone in the front of house during the lunch rush. Drink orders arrived fast and our order was taken soon after getting our drinks. I ordered the Tombstone which is their Western cheeseburger, Two 1/4 lb. patties, bacon, grilled onion, cheddar cheese, AHB BBQ Sauce, topped with onion rings on a brioche bun with a side of onion rings. The portions were huge and the burger was cooked perfectly. The onion rings were pretty standard for what you'd expect but were tasty and a big portion. Beer selection was great and we enjoyed our lunch here. Highly recommended!

If I was just rating the service, it would be 5 stars no question! But since there's food involved,…read moreI want to be honest. I was soooo excited about the Philly connection, as I'm very familiar with cheesesteaks having lived near Philly in a past life. Well, I was sorely disappointed. We were told that the bread is flown in daily from Philly. Well, I don't know where it's coming from because it's definitely not the same bread as what they normally use there. The sandwich and meat were dry and flavorless. Totally underwhelming unfortunately. So then we saw that they made key lime pie there too! Again, I was SUPER excited because key lime pie is my favorite dessert of all time. And again...disappointment. I took one glance and saw that it was light green in color and knew I was gonna be mad. Yall, Key lime pie is yellow. You should NEVER add food coloring. That's just gross and inaccurate. The texture and flavor were also off. Texturally it was way too thick and dense, which would have been fine if it actually tasted like key lime. But it was severely lacking in that tart key lime flavor that it's known for. I'd definitely go back because of the service and vibe. But I'll maybe try a burger and the cheesecake instead.