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    Tower39 Rooftop Lounge

    4.2 (193 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Jordan H.

    Been here a few times. Fairly consistent in terms of food and the drinks are well made. I think where this place falls short is the lack of umbrellas. It's full sun at all points of the day and you will start to sweat rather quickly which can leave you feeling pretty uncomfortable. There is a breeze but it's often not enough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]At night however, or catching sunset, this is the place to be. Views are great, service is friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], it's really just the heat that gets you and the limited amount of shade.

    Strawberry Lemon Drop!
    Pam S.

    The view was terrific! The drinks were cold and refreshing. Perfect way to start your trip off in Carlsbad!

    View from the roof
    Kayla B.

    Amazing view and super nice staff. I recommend going at sunset for the golden hour glow and order some cocktails to sip on as the sun goes down!

    Mor W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Warm atmosphere, tasty cocktails, and pleasant music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The covered parking was definitely a plus. The food was good but could use some improvement. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived around 4:30 PM and it was a bit too hot to sit comfortably outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One downside was having to stand in line to order both food and drinks. We waited about 10 minutes each time, and it would have been much nicer with table service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, a nice spot with a great vibe, especially for drinks and relaxing by the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Paloma and Tower 39 Spritz
    Tina S.

    We have wanted to try this place for sometime and finally made it one afternoon. We were greeted by a hostess and handed menus and told to seat ourselves and order at the bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't very busy so that made it easy to find a table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried the Tower39 spritz and it tasted like a flat orange soda and cost $17. The sliders are made with roast beef, which was odd, but we gave them a try. The pretzel bun was a nice choice, but the roast beef wasn't good at all. We also shared a Cobb salad which had a great presentation and was fresh, the dressing was awful and ruined the salad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We appreciated all the comfortable seating and the view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is one of a few rooftops in Carlsbad we were very disappointed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Hibiscus margarita
    Addy W.

    I finally made it over here, after hearing about this place awhile back. It was a bit confusing as we had to wait at the host stand, but then had to seat ourselves. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also it was kinda hard knowing if the seats were available or not as there would be a number sign on the table but no one there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Eventually we realized they just don't take the number signs off once food arrives which adds to the confusion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were good, but the food wasn't. The fries we got weren't crisp at all, which I can't stand limp fries. Also, besides seating yourself you also have to order both your drinks and food at the bar...which can make the line rather long. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, nice place to catch the sunset and drink, but that's about it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Pretzel bites
    Daniel V.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Casual rooftop bar with beautiful ocean views, playing chill, pop music at a volume that s still conversational.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Most of the tables are well-covered with umbrellas and comfortable seating, and a few lounge style tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Reasonably priced food and hefty portions. Happy hour drinks Sunday to Thurs 4:30 - 5:30. Pretzel bites were delicious - soft, doughy, and perfectly salted and buttered. The strawberry pear-adise cocktail was bold fruity flavors, a bit on the sweeter side, and good pour of vodka. They have 6 So cal beers on draft, and good selection of other specialty cocktails and drinks. There isn't a waitstaff so you need to order drinks at the bar, and they'll drop off food. It takes quite a while for tables to get bussed after people leave. Bartenders aren't the quickest so it does take a bit of time to order. Theres 1 big tv behind the bar, but really only visible when you're waiting in line ordering. Underground parking is validated with purchase greater than $50.

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    Pete T.

    Perched atop the Spring Hill Suites hotel on Carlsbad Blvd. in the heart of the Village is Tower39 Rooftop Lounge. The lounge has a dedicated elevator that can be accessed from the sidewalk below, so patrons don't need to enter the hotel. The lounge is really nice. Sweeping views of the beach and ocean and Carlsbad Blvd. Comfy chairs, a lot of tables and seating. They also have comfy sofa seating and several really nice fire pits. We were there on a sunny 80-degree afternoon, so they weren't lit of course. I'd bet they are really nice at night. The vibe is upscale casual. I was perfectly comfortable in my shorts, t-shirt and flip flops. Prices were a bit high as one would expect from a hotel's lounge. $9 pints of beer. Only canned seltzers and they were $7. A seltzer (Ashland, or Brewery X or similar craft) would be nice. I enjoyed a pint of Tower39 El Capitán Mexican Lager. Bex opted for a White Claw seltzer. We did not try any food offerings. Service was a bit slow, but it was pretty busy and only one bartender was working. The bar is really nice, by the way. Yes. We will return to Tower39 the next time we're in Carlsbad.

    Rooftop and view
    Ed K.

    Bartender must've been 1st time bartending. I asked for a pilsner on draft, and it poured like a hazy IPA. I pointed that out to him, and he was argumentative and said that's what's coming out. How are you even a bartender if you dont know what color certain beers are? Then I told him to keep the tab open. He returned my card and receipt. We're 0 for 2! The hostess/server was very apologetic and righted the situation though. Food was mediocre. Holiday Panini was a little cold and lacked flavor. Nice place to hang out and enjoy the view otherwise.

    Bar top view
    Liz C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing view .....and a nice outside bar to enjoy a drink![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good service and worth a visit!

    La pasion
    Tylee W.

    Best part of my experience here was the drinks, they were very refreshing! For the food, everything tasted fine but nothing special. I upgraded my waffle fries to garlic parm and they still tasted pretty plain. We were shocked to find out that you had to go to the bar to order food and drinks. While ordering, the bartender was not the friendliest and we felt extremely rushed (there was maybe one or two parties behind us in line). The photos on yelp of the ambiance and rooftop seating excited us but we were a little underwhelmed. The seating did not look as presentable in person as the pictures and it felt dirty. Overall, it was not a terrible experience but not what we had hoped for!

    Jessica C.

    To be fair we came midday on a Thursday I wanna say but wow, so worth it!!! The views were beautiful, very chill place to have a nice lunch up there. The cocktails we had were excellent, also got a very tasty mocktail. We split a salad, app, and sandwich, everything was so tasty!! Good portions and good food for a good price. Since it was so empty we ordered at the bar but it all worked out and the service was good while we were there. Definitely a chill place to catch some food, drinks, and a view!

    Tower39 Spritz
    Andrea G.

    Cute and fun atmosphere. The line for drinks was incredibly long and moved slowly but it's nice that one you order they deliver the drink to your table. Staff if incredibly kind!

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool spot with amazing sunset views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good service and decent selection. Would definitely recommend.

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    Yummy drinks and beautiful view great service very relaxing environment, very much enjoyed

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    Raul and the crew at Tower 39 provide excellent service with (by far) the best view in Carlsbad!

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    Sound by the Sea

    Sound by the Sea

    4.2
    (117 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I am not sure there is anywhere in North County that is anything like Sound by the Sea. It has…read moresuch a great laid back, chill vibe that you can feel walking in and never leaves you while you're there. We went for some drinks and something to eat after an event and it was the perfect place to wind down, listen to some great music and just enjoy yourself and your company. We had the charcuterie board with meat and it was perfect. There were a lot of different meats and cheeses I thoroughly enjoyed and a perfect accompaniment to the drinks, which was my main focus. I had the Exotica '58 Tiki and my gf had the Midnight Driver. Both were delicious and potent and looked incredible (see pic). We will definitely be back here but next time we might bring some folks to join the vibe... or maybe not. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!

    I'll admit, I'm never in Oceanside since it's a bit of a drive compared to the other beach towns…read more My girlies and I decided to stop by here on the way home from being in OC, and the vibes did not disappoint. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the host (I forgot his name, but it starts with a V?). Super friendly and helped all of us feel at home; Would occasionally check-in to make sure our needs were taken care of too. Sometimes you walk into bars and deal with judgy/pretentious people or service workers and we didn't get that impression at all from any of the staff here. My girlies and I ended up sitting in the outside area, which honestly was a great choice due to the humid weather AND we got a great view of the beach sunset. It's a bit stuffy (when it's hot), but still nice inside the establishment. We also ordered some drinks and tiramisu to make the most of our time there. Overall, Sound By The Sea is a great spot to catch-up and unwind during one of those longer summer nights (cue the Summer Nights song by Lil Rob lol). I hope you also enjoy the same fun experience my friends and I shared yesterday. Thank you. :-)

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    Preparing for the DJ/live music collaboration.
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    Food: Prosciutto Flatbread. Drinks: Tropical Princess
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    Frankie’s

    Frankie’s

    4.3
    (163 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    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.

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    GONZO!

    GONZO!

    4.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    Gonzo Ramen is literally the best restaurant to ever exist. Their atmosphere offers unique decor,…read morenot to mention they have the best food, and the employees there are really nice. I always enjoy dining there with my family because they have good food that we can all enjoy together. Every year for my birthday I go to Gonzo! I simply love eating at Gonzo. First of all, I can't get over how scrumptious their food is, it is so tasty and packed with flavor. If you stand in line to order, as soon as you sit down you will have already been served. I don't know how Gonzo prepares their meals so fast, yet so delicious. Also the fact that they cook their food fresh daily is crazy to me. I've been to many ramen restaurants and no one compares to Gonzo's. My go to on the menu is the tonkotsu ramen with gyoza and chicken karaage. Gonzo also offers a very unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in Japan. They have waving cats, a big banana neon light, posters and a floating ball on top of the water station. The ball is so cool but I am still puzzled on how it works. Their decor can not be matched. They also have a TV that is always playing Anime. You can also sit inside or outside so if you feel like sitting inside, sit inside but if you want to sit outside, sit outside. Gonzo also does not offer reservations so there is always a place to sit. If there is nowhere to sit just get It to go, truly there is no other ramen stop better than Gonzo. Lastly, the people there are super nice, and always check up on you, they are very polite, and they always say your welcome. While you wait, you can enjoy your appetizers until your main meal arrives. Also if you ask them for a free ticket to their store, they will give you one, each member of the family gets one. You can go next door and trade them in for tokens, these tokens can be used to play claw machines so you can win stuff. But what tops that off is that all of the employees are welcoming and happy. Gonzo Ramen is the best restaurant in the world. They offer good food, an amazing atmosphere and the people there are super nice not to mention the location is very conveniently located near my house. I seriously think about Gonzo all the time. Gonzo is that go to place for me and my family.

    I wasn't sure if this place would be overhyped, but it was genuinely so good! The ramen was so…read moreflavorful, and filling. By the way - the spicy is not too spicy

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    Gonzo red (miso based) with extra egg
    Gonzo red (miso based) with extra egg
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    Piper

    Piper

    3.9
    (495 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    This restaurant is located inside The Seabird Hotel. We had breakfast here around 9am on a Monday…read moreand the only tables available were outside. It was a little chilly but that's fine. Our servers name was Monse I believe and she was excellent. We had mimosas, an americano, lobster thermidor with cheese grits, and the steak and eggs. Out of the two entrees my favorite was the lobster thermidor which was an egg scramble with chunks of lobster and cheese. The cheesy grits were also delicious. The steak was overcooked so it wasn't doing it for me. Overall I'd say the food is pretty good for being a hotel restaurant I would dine again. The only thing with sitting outside is we saw the occasional transient person threatening patrons. We all just ignored them but it would be nice if they had a little more privacy on the patio from the street.

    Piper changed its breakfast menu significantly by removing most of the items that had been on it in…read morefavor of a $55/ person buffet. What's left are a few à la carte selections that were more expensive and not prepared as well as they were when we went previously, which was a couple years ago. What's super annoying is that the menu change still isn't reflected online, so we had no idea until we sat down. The avocado toast was burnt, potatoes were flavorless and unevenly cooked, and the "poached" eggs were hard in the middle. Prices are higher, service is slow, and overall it just feels like a place that exists now purely to gouge tourists in Oceanside. We won't be going back.

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    Piper
    Piper restaurant interior daytime.

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    Piper restaurant interior daytime.

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