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    Tower39 Rooftop Lounge

    4.3 (203 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
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    Jodi K.

    This place is a vibe. There are so many options. Service was relatively quick and looks can be deceiving as the line was LONG!!!! Instead of ordering at table you order at the bar. Can get drinks at front ordering shop immediately then someone brings your food out. Slightly overpriced for portion size but overall was good. If I paid the bill myself, I think I would've been disappointed. But as a treated guest, it was good and had great views!

    Jan K.

    Granddaughters love this place... you can sit on the rooftop.... with a ocean view and have dinner... Very busy... Saturday night... dinner came out pretty quick....

    Madi D.

    The view was the best part along with the two appetizers we shared which were the pretzel bun sliders and the hummus plate. The cocktails were okay, other than watching oj go into my margarita, they were tolerable. I had to bring a drink up to be remade from a fruit fly sitting in my drink....Service was okay, a few of my girls didn't see the sign for the walk up line and we just went behind the last person in line and instead of a employee kindly asking us to step to the other side. We were interrupted by a loud "hey think we can go on the other side of the rope" by a food runner who could've 100% said it with a little less of a tone. Although, we understand the situation, i have a problem with the approach. The bartenders were friendly, Alyssa was a machine behind the bar. Maybe will visit for a future cocktail but for my first experience, yikes.

    Ann V.

    It's the 1st day of Summer and I wanted to spend a lot of time outdoors soaking up the sunshine. What a perrrfect time to finally go to the Tower39 Rooftop Lounge! I wanted to go there for the longest especially for Happy Hour. When I got up there, I was amazed at the ocean views and pleasantly surprised it wasn't crowded during this beauuutiful late afternoon. I picked my spot to sit then stood in line while looking over the front-n-back menu. Everything sounded good but I wanted something fresssh and summery. The friendly staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful in my decision to keep it Summer related. Not too long afterwards, my order came out. Looove the quick service! Both female bartenders were slaying it as soon as the line grew. It was niiice to see the world cup on the t.v. screen. I enjoyed watching it while I ate my yummy food and watched the magical sunset. More people showed up closer to the golden hour. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this coastal hot spot to the Yelp Community!!

    Tropical Fig Flatbread
    Tracie S.

    Hubby and I came to see the ocean from the rooftop. We weren't expecting much from the food but I had the full size Tropical Fig Flatbread and it was very tasty. Hubby, who claimed he wasn't that hungry, ate half of it. It was big enough for two. Good stop!

    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. At night however, or catching sunset, this is the place to be. Views are great, service is friendly, it's really just the heat that gets you and the limited amount of shade.

    Mor W.

    Warm atmosphere, tasty cocktails, and pleasant music. The covered parking was definitely a plus. The food was good but could use some improvement. We arrived around 4:30 PM and it was a bit too hot to sit comfortably outside. 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. Overall, a nice spot with a great vibe, especially for drinks and relaxing by the beach.

    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. It wasn't very busy so that made it easy to find a table. 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. We appreciated all the comfortable seating and the view. This is one of a few rooftops in Carlsbad we were very disappointed.

    Strawberry Lemon Drop!
    Pam S.

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

    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. 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. Eventually we realized they just don't take the number signs off once food arrives which adds to the confusion. 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. Overall, nice place to catch the sunset and drink, but that's about it.

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    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!

    M M.

    Great spot, but no service. You have to go up to the bar to order which is a bummer. It would be my go-to spot if they had servers. They recently updated their seating as well, to super comfortable seats. The food was really good as well! We had the shareable fondue, the prosciutto flatbread, the quesadilla, and one of their salads, and the food was delicious! Overall recommend this spot, but really wish they would add service or bring back the QR codes to order from the table. Plus you can't beat that gorgeous view of the beach and palm trees.

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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.

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    I Love the ambiance up there in the rooftop. . Great parking, amazing ocean view and lots of fire pits

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

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    Is this lounge kid-friendly?

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    Hello Mike, Unfortunately, we are not a dog friendly establishment, but we do welcome service animals at Tower39. Thank you very much for your inquiry and looking forward to… 

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    Sound by the Sea

    Sound by the Sea

    4.2(123 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    What a very cool listening lounge and I'm so glad I stopped in to check it out!…read more I came here on a Friday night as they also have a market set up in their outdoor area, so it was fun to see all the vendors' wares. Everything from clothing to sourdough bread on offer here. I then wandered into the lounge and loved the way the bar is set up, very inviting and super chill. The DJ was also spinning some nice beats and the ambiance was laid back, classy with ocean vibes. I wanted to stay longer and enjoy a drink, but my tummy was calling for me to get some food... I'll come back again another night to enjoy the space as I really liked the vibe a lot!

    I loved Sound by the Sea! Spent a Saturday night here enjoying the vibes. It's a cool, loungy…read morespot and they have a rotating schedule of open deck nights, where anyone can DJ. That evening's DJ was great and kept the vibe going. The service was ok; it took a little while to get someone to take our order, but as soon as they did, the drinks and food came quickly. I got one of the specials (2 empanadas and 2 glasses of wine for $30). All their drinks are made with Korean Soju. They also have a selection of wine and beer. My DIL had the Norwegian Wood and it was delicious - it also packed quite a punch! The food portions were small, but delicious. The truffle popcorn was amazing, as were the beef empanadas. I will definitely be back the next time I am in Oceanside!

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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 - The bar is lovely!

    Frankie’s

    4.3(167 reviews)
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    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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    The Rooftop Bar - Spread Trio

    The Rooftop Bar

    3.9(612 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    The rooftop has one of the best views in Oceanside and is definitely a great spot to bring a date…read more The atmosphere and ocean views are the main draw, and the chicken sandwich was excellent. That said, after multiple visits, the service has consistently been the weak point. It can be slow and doesn't quite match the upscale experience or price point you'd expect from a rooftop like this. At these prices, I'd expect a level of service closer to what you'd receive at a high-end resort, and unfortunately it hasn't been there. You're definitely paying a premium for the location and view. I'd still recommend checking it out, especially for drinks, sunset, or a date night, but keep your expectations realistic when it comes to service and value.

    Saw great reviews about The Rooftop Bar and the recommendation on making reservations - glad we did…read morethat! It's beautiful at the top, we didn't really have a great view from our seats - but it also seemed like if you are a larger group there isn't too many options. We were seated by the pool area - which was strange since we weren't hotel guests and weren't planning to swim, but it was closer to the pier view. The main area seemed to be more shaded than the pool area, so half our group was in the sun and the other half were shaded, thankfully there was a breeze! We specifically went for the happy hour drinks and they were delicious!!! Service was good - our waitress was friendly. I will recommend this place to anyone visiting the area on the future!

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    Piper - Piper Exterior with Ocean Views.

    Piper

    3.9(506 reviews)
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    My wife and I brought our 11-month-old to Piper in Oceanside, and the restaurant made it a…read moredelightful experience for all three of us -- including an amuse bouche made just for the baby. Service was exceptional. Our server was genuinely kind and noticed small details about our family throughout the night, going out of her way to make sure everyone -- baby included -- felt taken care of. The ambiance is gorgeous. It's a smaller restaurant, but well appointed, with a visible open kitchen and bar that give it energy without sacrificing intimacy. It's family-friendly, but easily works for a date night too. Drinks were alcohol-forward and well made. Mine was similar to a very well-crafted old fashioned. For appetizers, we had the oysters and the pea soup. The oysters were very good, though the greens mixed in made them a bit tricky to swallow whole. The pea soup, on the other hand, was delicious. For mains, my wife had the sea bass and I had the pork schnitzel. My wife raved about the sea bass, saying it tasted a league or two above what the price would suggest. My schnitzel was equally delicious -- perfectly deep-fried, with vegetables on the side that cut nicely through the richness. Price came out to about $85 per person, which felt very reasonable given the quality across the board. All in, Piper is a wonderful spot for a special meal, whether you're bringing a baby or on a date night. Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Drinks: 4.5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Value: 5/5 Consistency: N/A

    We visited for the Saturday/Sunday Breakfast Buffet, and while the property is beautiful, our…read moreexperience raised serious food‑safety concerns that ultimately resulted in multiple guests becoming ill. The buffet was busy, but what stood out immediately were several issues that should never occur in a professional food‑service environment: Cold, perishable items (salads, smoked salmon, etc.) were placed out with no ice or visible refrigeration. There were no sneeze or cough guards anywhere, leaving all food exposed to guests walking by. I personally observed people coughing near the open food stations. Items frequently ran out, and staff had to be asked multiple times to refill them. The smoked salmon and other perishables were positioned directly in front of the omelet station, where guests were standing and talking over the food. Despite paying $55 per person, our server brought the check about 45 minutes after we sat down -- without us indicating we were finished -- which felt rushed and inappropriate for a buffet at this price point. A few hours later, all four members of our party became sick. Symptoms included stomach pain, nausea, and severe diarrhea. I experienced the worst of it, but everyone had similar reactions. I contacted the restaurant multiple times over the following week. My information was taken repeatedly, and eventually an incident report was filed. The Food & Beverage Director left one voicemail stating they had no other complaints but wanted to discuss the matter. I returned her calls several times but never received a follow‑up. At this point, my concern is not just about our experience, but about the lack of response. When multiple guests become ill after consuming perishable items that were not kept at safe temperatures -- and when food is left completely unprotected -- it warrants serious attention. I am posting this review because I believe management should be aware of what happened and because I still have not received a call back. I hope this finally prompts someone to reach out, as food safety and customer care should never be overlooked at a property of this caliber.

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