Service on a Sunday night was super fast and everyone was so friendly Food was fresh and sooooooo so so good Had the Brussel Sprouts (all zhuzhed up, the best sprouts dish I've ever had) and the Fig and Fire (what a fun combination of flavors they fit on this pizza!) Super chill vibes on the patio with our fur baby Will definitely be coming back! read more

The appetizer come BEFORE the entrees, right? I forgive just about everything that goes awry at restaurants. In my experience, almost every worker at every restaurant tries really hard. Customers should be much more forgiving to workers who try to please them and who also stand on their feet all day long. My biggest restaurant pet peeve at restaurants is the entree coming BEFORE the appetizer or the entree being served just a second or two after the appetizer is served. The appetizer is supposed to "whet" the appetite, right? (Of course, that is kind of a joke. We don't need to eat a bunch of potato skins to feel hungrier for the entree. Stay with me here.) Honestly, I liked almost everything about this place. The meatball appetizer was a little pricey but delicious. The two pizzas we got--the Fennel Sausage (which was fine) and especially the fantastic CLSICS (birria)--were great. They use a coal oven here and you can watch the guy slinging the fresh pizzas left and right. The Mock the Decks mocktail was refreshing but it seemed to be missing the grenadine and it was too pricey for what it was ($13, I believe). The decor is interesting. It is sort of a cross between a pirate ship and an old western saloon. The bar is lovely. The patio is quite the happening scene. Interestingly, they have a wine shop and wine bar next door which is worth checking out. Our server was pleasant enough but we only saw him three times: once when he took our order, once when I flagged him down for some extra water, and last when I flagged him down for our bill. He was pretty much absent the entire time. But hey, he seemed like a decent person and they were busy. And about that meatball appetizer: it hit the table and the pizzas came immediately afterward. That irked me. It happens more than it should at lots of restaurants. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about restaurants to know why it happens. But I can tell you this : it never happens at the very high end restaurants so someone figured it out. Don't get me wrong. This place is definitely fun and the food is high quality and delicious. It's kid friendly, too. I just wish our service was a bit better. We would absolutely give them another chance. read more

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The food here was overall fair but the service is really amiss. Came in this evening before 6. Got a table right away and everything seemed okay at first. We ordered naked wings as an appetizer and asked for blue cheese and ranch on the side to dip. We were brought a big cup of blue cheese crumbles when the wings came out. We also asked ahead if we could do a half and half pizza. They originally said yes as long as it was the same base. We tried to do that and our order was rejected. Our server came back and said okay as long as toppings are similar, so we tried that and we were rejected again. It got a little frustrating to go back and forth on the matter. It took around 4 tries to get our order in, we ultimately ordered just one pizza just as it was since it seemed to be too much to do otherwise. When we got our food finally things were fine. As soon as I guess it appeared like we were done eating the server came with the check. This made us feel pushed out especially after all the hassle ordering and the food isn't cheap. Between the poor service and being hurried out the door, not sure we would come back or recommend. read more

This is my second time ordering from them. Decided to give them another chance. Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza was not good. The crust in the center 1/3 of the pizza was saturated and mushy. This is due to their rushing adding toppings as most of the sausage was at the center of the pizza. The toppings are not spread evenly across the top of the pizza. Margherita Pie was a joke. The dough on the pizza was very dry and the basil on top was heavily wilted. Tasted terrible. The difference between what the menu shows and what I got was a shocking! I posted picks on my yelp page. Get it together guys. This is basic stuff! You are close to having a great pizza but your team screws it up every time. read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - Bad Margareta Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

Privateer is a cool local spot in a small store complex along Coast Highway. They have three distinct seating areas. The patio with picnic tables, all outside so pups welcome, and essentially a part of the parking lot. Great for the wonderful SoCal weather. The main room, which is loud, lively and very casual. The "back room" which has a bit more of a wine bar feel with wine bottles for pick-up it is more open and airy. The star of the menu is their coal fired pizza. They have so many options from curated selections to build your own. Our first time we each got a pie, the chemistry and I think the cheese pie. This more recent time we opted for the Chemistry again, but did it half without the veggies. We got the roasted chicken wings and the Caesar salad to start. The wings had a really nice crispness and crunch even with the buffalo sauce and I had wondered if they perhaps were fried wings before I reread they were roasted. The service was great. Very attentive and friendly. I need to plan to come for one of their comedy nights. read more

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Personally, I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but my husband is, so we decided to try a new place. We came across this spot and ended up loving it way more than expected we would definitely go back. I will say, it's located in a pretty busy area and the parking lot isn't very big, so you may have to find street parking, which can be a little inconvenient. That aside, the location itself is really nice and spacious with a great setup, and they also offer outdoor seating, which is a plus. Our waitress was also very friendly and pleasent. The menu has a good variety of options, we tried the CLSICS pizza which has birria and it was amazing, we also tried the parm fries (not the best). Even as someone who doesn't usually gravitate toward pizza, I was pleasantly surprised. Overall, a great experience and definitely worth checking out. read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - CLSICS Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Cozy casual spot that appeals to all age ranges. Saw lots of young families and retirement-aged folks, and everything in between. One side is a bustling restaurant with a bar and open kitchen. The other is a quieter, brighter wine bar and market. We came for happy hour and sampled a variety of items. Caesar salad was overly dressed, but otherwise good. Note to self: ask for dressing on the side next time. Fettuccine with meatballs tasted more like a kids meal not in a bad way, just very basic. Cajun wings were delicious. Pepperoni pizza was also pretty basic, but that's what you want from a pepperoni pizza. Overall, solid spot for a chill night. read more

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If you are in the mood for delicious coal firing pizza with fresh ingredients and delicious toppings, Privateer Coal Fire pizza is the perfect answer to satisfy your craving. Their menu includes Charcuterie, salad, tacos, vegan toast, chicken wings, roasted cauliflower, mussels, mahi mahi Taquitos, meatballs, soup, various types pizza pie, burgers, sandwiches and more I ordered ; -Margherita Pies 5/5 The toppings were light and flavorful tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil. The crust was perfect. The mixture between rich, creamy and delicate Fior di Latte cheese and the tangy flavorful tomato sauce made this pizza very savory. - Mahi Mahi Taquitos 5/5 It was really delicious, it had cilantro, pico de gallo, shredded cheddar and lettuce. I was surprised when I read that they were selling cookies from the famous Rustic Bakery. It is located in Sonoma County. They serve handmade high quality goods. It was amazing. I ordered Rustic Bakery Chocolate Nib Cookies and Rustic Bakery Pecan Shortbread. They were soft, flavorful and perfectly delicious. It was very convenient to order cookies with pizza. What a fun meal! Privateer is such a great. I was impressed with the quality and the flavorful taste of their pizza. It is the best pizza I have had in a long time. read more

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Privateer Coal Fire Pizza is one of those places you stumble into once and then keep coming back to because it never misses. I found this spot on a trip with an old friend, and from day one it's been consistently solid. The pizza is outstanding--perfectly cooked with that coal-fire flavor--but honestly, the entire menu delivers. The salads are fresh, the wings are on point, and no matter what you order, it feels like care was put into it. This is the kind of place where it's hard to go wrong. Hospitality here is top tier. Friendly, laid-back, and welcoming, with that relaxed Oceanside vibe that makes you want to hang out a little longer than planned. Heads up on parking--it's tight, and this place gets packed, so you may have to walk a bit. But trust me, it's worth it. The food more than makes up for the extra steps. A reliable favorite that continues to deliver every single time. read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

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My hubby and I have been eating to try this place every time we come to Oceanside and we finally did! The food was so delicious my only complaint would be I feel like my pizza needed more sauce. Strive was great and we really felt at home will definitely be back! read more

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I really appreciate when a business takes the time to listen and make things right -- and The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza did exactly that. After my last visit, they reached out, addressed my concerns, and even refunded my meal. Not many places are willing to own their mistakes, but they truly care about their customers and it shows. They made me feel heard, took my feedback seriously, and turned a disappointing experience into a reason to give them another chance. Thank you to the team for your professionalism and commitment to improving -- it means a lot! read more

Yo! Captain 619 here -- cruised into Privateer Coal Fire Pizza down in Oceanside and had a rad little sesh with their pies. The whole coal-fired idea sounded gnarly in the best way, and while I couldn't actually taste "coal," the crust had a cool, unique char and smoky vibe that set it apart from the usual spots. We tried a small cheese and tossed some pineapple on one for a Hawaiian twist -- tasty and fun, but next time I'm going big with a plain cheese to really see what their oven does. Vibes: chilled SoCal, good for a post-surf feed. Service was friendly, pizza came out solid. Score: 3.5/5 -- would definitely ride back for another round. read more

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Came here on a rainy day. The parking for this place is small, but the food is so delicious. They also had an all day happy hour when we came. The pizza was very yummy and service was also good. read more

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My husband and I love that we can usually walk right in and be seated and served right away. They have been a local favorite for years and can get quite busy, so be prepared to wait. Their parking lot isn't too big, so you can always find street parking instead. Our last server was very welcoming, kind, and attentive throughout our dining experience. We quickly ordered the SurfRide pie and the GF Cheese Pie with garlic roasted mushrooms. My husband and I enjoyed both pizza pies, but the SurfRide definitely stood out. There was just so much flavor in each bite. Next time I will definitely order the SurfRide as gluten-free for myself instead. I still loved the custom cheese pie as the garlic roasted mushrooms were just delicious. I thought their gluten-free crust was honestly amazing as I could barely taste the difference between the regular crust and the gf one. The only visible difference is the gf crust is flatter (as expected though). Honestly anything on their menu is delicious, and you can't go wrong with any order. If the weather is nice, I highly suggest sitting outside as it is worth it! read more

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Privateer was a lovely find on a Saturday night. We went just before closing and it was pretty quiet. The restaurant has a retro feel to it. The red leather booths really feel nostalgic. It's a family owned and operated establishment, which made it feel that much more special. Our server was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed. They were starting to close up for the night, but we didn't feel rushed to leave. The drinks were pretty good and the pizza was even better. Definitely want to come back and check out more of their menu. read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I was staying down the street and enjoyed my dinner What I ate: - Meatballs: These were hearty, but not the absolute best meatballs I've ever had. I think a nice app to share with the table. Came with a few slices of crusty bread - Fungi pizza: The maitake mushrooms were great, butttttt I asked for no truffle oil and could smell it on the pizza when it came out. I wasn't going to complain, but it kind ruined the pizza for me. The dough itself was great, crust was on the thicker side - House red blend wine: This was surprisingly really good. I was so tempted to buy a bottle and/or try other blends Pros: - That wine list was impressive. I regret not opting for a wine flight to be able to taste more wines - Happy hour daily! - Though pizza is in the name there were plenty of things on the menu to appeal to everyone. They even offered robust salads for those wanting toi avoid the carbs - Pizza toppings seemed varied and interesting. I would say the pizzas were big enough for 2 adults to share. - Patio seating, and bar seating. They had a handful of 4top booths, and plenty of longer picnic tables for larger parties - Plenty of parking in the small lot at night. I'm sure street parking is easy to find as well if the parking lot is full - Staff was friendly Cons: - I really hated that truffle oil, but that's a personal preference and not the fault of this place Would I come again? Maybe, if anything for the wine read more

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Two out of three times, a disappointment. First time, pizza was amazing. Second time, bacon on burger was over cooked and the bun fell apart. Third time, fettuccine with meatball was pure tomato. The meatball had no flavor, and sauce had no seasoning. I dont think I'll be back. read more

The food here is top tier. We've come twice & both times, we're impressed with the quality of everything. The service is awesome! The servers are all friendly, attentive & the food comes out at a reasonable pace. The ambiance is great and family friendly. We really enjoyed the privateer salad! read more

Cute little wine bar Finally got to try this place. Man the pizza was delicious. The crust was so perfect. Fluffy. With a little crunch. Nice and soft. Pepperoni was delicious. Meatball could have done without. Pasta was good. My daughter loved it. Service was great. Our waitress was super friendly, will definitely be back. read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - Fettuccine with chicken in a pink sauce- though i thought it was going to be more pink! - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This place is my boyfriend's favorite pizza place. We got a basket of garlic parm fries that were good but a little pricey. We tried the new Fig and Hot Honey pizza. Also good, but it was a bit too sweet for our taste. Definitely coming back to try more! read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - Fig & Fire Pie - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Amazing pizza and chicken Caesar salad. The quality of their chicken is hard to beat and the salad is so fresh. All of their salads are amazing and the margarita pizza is to die for. read more

So I didn't try their wine, which I feel like might be their appeal so keep that in mind lol - It just felt like pizza idk nothing very special, the sauce was very strong and kind of overpowered the rest of the pizza - This entire coast area Oceanside to Carlsbad has sooooo many pizza places there is nothing really obligating you to eat here over other places. I'd recommend it for convenience, but personally I didn't taste or see anything on the menu that makes it especially different from the others read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - Surface Pie - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

I ordered the Privateer fish bowl which might sound strange at a Pizza place but, OH MY GOODNESS, it was one of the best restaurant dinners I've had. Fresh sesame crusted Ahi accompanied by a variety of other items that seriously blend together beautifully. My husband ordered pizza which would have been a lot better had he not seen my bowl . Next visit, we both will be getting the fish bowl. Our waiter was super nice and attentive. We never had to look around for him. The place itself isn't anything fancy but it was comfortable and clean Can't wait to go back. read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - Privateer Fish Bowl - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great pizza and good service! We snagged parking just out on the street since their parking lot was full. We got seated immediately. We ordered the roasted chicken wings and the goat hill pizza pie with an added topping of the fennel sausage. The chicken wings were quite big. We got the grilled pineapple habanero sauce which wasn't as spicy as I would've liked it to be. The wings were just ok. They didn't fall off the bone as much and could've been crispier. The pizza was delicious, no doubt! The sausage was the highlight but the red pepper pesto and goat cheese is a deadly (in the best way) combination! If you like meat, get the goat hill and add the sausage. When we go back, I will have this again! We didn't try the wine. We tried a beer and a kombucha. They were fine. Good experience except the wings. We will be back! read more

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Still one of my "go to" spots! I absolutely love Privateer! All the staff are super friendly and accommodating and remember you as a regular! They go above and beyond providing excellent customer service. They will often offer to modify order without even needing to request! I love how every so often they switch the menu! For a while the salmon Ceasar salad and pasta is all I could eat! Now they have switched to tuna and the Ahi salad is amazing! My favorite of all time are the mahi mahi taquitos and the chicken wings! I get those like once a week! The restaurant is always full but you never wait! The restaurant is clean and the vibe is always cool and relaxing! Maybe grab a beer after work! Maybe stop for a to go lunch! Maybe even have a sit down dinner! Not matter what you're looking to do- you won't be disappointed! read more

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This spot is definitely one of my mom & I (she is Italian and I am half) favorite pizza spots in Oside. The staff is always pleasant, the pizza is delish, the caesar hits the mark, and the wine is a perfect pairing! The goat hill pie is SO. GOOD. Our waiter suggested to get a side of hot honey for drizzles and dips and that was the icing on the cake, if you will. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the area. There is also enough seating for bigger parties outdoors and indoors. read more

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First time at Privateer but won't be our last! Salad (even the half-size) was enough for lunch and dinner too! Drinks were great, coal fired pizza was very good! Great service even though a large party arrived shortly after we did and occupied the patio. Is definitely on our ongoing pizza rotation when we are in O'side! read more

While in Oceanside I had the chance to eat at Privateer for lunch! It was absolutely delicious. The service was perfect even with a large group of people! We ordered a bunch of food ranging from pizzas to burgers to salads. I had the chance to try the Privateer Salad, Brixton Pie, and one of their new options, the Fig and Fire Pie. I must say everything was really good! I especially enjoyed the Fig and Fire pizza! The flavors of the pie is something I have not had before and it really blew me away! Thanks Privateer y'all really gained a new patron whenever I get into town! read more

I so wanted to love this place but it just fell flat for me. Opted for the Privateer salad and the Brixton pizza. (Order a half salad, it's massive.) The pie was supposed to be lemon zest ricotta and pepperoni but we weren't blown away. The crust on the pizza was insanely wet and couldn't hold up for taking bites. It was just unpleasant and not tasty. I was really hoping to find another local place to love in South O but I don't think I'll really ever head there again by choice. Service was great and my daughter loved the meatball. Cozy-ish inside when sitting at a booth. I hope I'm wrong, and perhaps I'll try it once more but undecided. read more

Somewhere between the tide rolling in and my second questionable life decision (ordering another round), the universe saw fit to place Jess in our path tonight at Privateer. And let me tell you, man... Jess did not just serve us -- she guided us. Like some kind of hospitality shaman in Vans and a server book. She moved through the dining room with the calm confidence of someone who knows the difference between chaos and vibes... and chooses vibes. Water glasses? Never empty. Timing? Impeccable. Energy? Somewhere between "cool older cousin" and "the only person in the bowling alley who actually knows what's going on." At one point I'm pretty sure she anticipated my need for another drink before I knew I needed another drink -- which is either excellent service or mild psychic ability. Food hit the table like destiny. She didn't upsell -- she suggested... like a friend who wants you to win. No stress. No weird pressure. Just smooth sailing through the night like a perfectly thrown rug tying the whole room together. In conclusion: Jess isn't just a server. She's the human equivalent of a perfect playlist you didn't know you needed. 10/10. Would abide again. read more

We had a great meal at Privateer the black raspberry burrata was amazing nothing short of perfecto. Meatballs very good nice smooth sauce tasty meatballs. The only problem was I ordered chicken wings and they gave us a knuckle or something definitely looked nonedible. When I showed it to the a girl all she said was here let me get that out of your way. Well it wouldn't be a problem when chicken wings were 50 cents each but in today's day when you're paying $3 per wing and one of them comes inedible you would think they would do something even another wing. Attention restaurants and chefs when you look at the plate think if that's something you would want to receive don't just send it out with a dog on butt ugly knuckle on the plate look at the picture tell me if that's something you would order. Probably won't go back because of that. So come on chefs come on restaurant owners train your people to look at the food before they put it on the table. And then train them to respond properly when a customer points out a minor discrepancy. I truly expected better from Privateer. read more

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Recently visited this place and while they're known for pizza, I tried their pesto pasta and let me tell you it was THE BEST pasta I've ever had ever. PROPS to the chef. Still dreaming out this pasta read more

Decent pizza with a hipster vibe. We found this place by accident and we're glad that we did. We had pepperoni and margarita pizzas. Both were good but not sure I was able to taste the coal fired smoke. They were on the small size for the price but the ingredients did taste fresh. We also had the strawberry salad and roasted cauliflower. The strawberry salad with goat cheese was the favorite out of everything we had. The half size is huge and easy split with three people. The cauliflower was just ok, not worth the price and I'd skip it. The overall experience was good but I do think their prices are high and that may push people to other nearby options where the food is similar but at a more affordable price. read more

The pizza was perfectly cooked and the lasagna was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised to see they had a full bar because the website only mentioned wine and beer. The bartender Eric informed me they just added the bar a few months ago. He was also very friendly and engaging. Making my first impression of the place a really good one. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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First time here and it will not be our last. First off the customer service is top notch. Every one working was so friendly and outgoing. The food and the prices were very good. We had pizza salad and wings all were very good. My buddy has a gift of finding good places to eat and he found another. read more

I had high hopes for this place. The pizza was meh though so won't be a returning customer. Also ordered a sub with fries. That was mas betta. read more

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oceanside, California

The Privateer Salad is so good that I'll return just for that, very fresh greens... Love the sangria and the atmosphere, too! They offer "scan to pay" so you can use your phone when ready to go, and friendly servers come to the table to meet all your needs. read more

Great Restaurant. The food is delicious but the Pizza's are fabulous. Staff very good and knowledgeable

Loved this place! We've driven by and it's always crowded so we made a reservation to try it. The food was really great. We got the bread platter and the burrata cheese was so fresh and flavorful with the pesto and roasted tomatoes. The roasted cauliflower came with a really great tahini sauce and mixed topping. The Caesar salad was good with the half size plentiful for a party of 4-6. Lasagna was really fresh and the mix of meats made it really tasty. We really liked The Wendy pizza with fresh basil on it. Service is amazing and everyone was so wonderful and friendly. This is a good place if you like dinner with wine, hanging out with friends, and having dinner with family. We'll be back! read more

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Nice little find! Outdoor/Indoor seating, really nice staff, and a great selection of pizzas! We shared the Brixton and the Surf Ride pies and both were super good! The lemon zest ricotta on the Brixton was great and the Surf Ride has infused honey, which I'm all about! They also had a good selection of beer/wine which is a plus! Overall a nice spot for a pizza that I definitely enjoyed! Stay Cheerful read more