Love this place! We've celebrated major milestones here birthdays, farewells, anniversaries it's truly that kind of place. The heart and soul of this establishment is the bar staff super friendly, reliable, and always providing genuine service. The grounds are fantastic, with a great atmosphere that's both dog- and kid-friendly. While it's unfortunate that the pizza spot is gone, there are still plenty of great food options, from tacos to Thai noodles. The bathrooms are well maintained, although parking can be a bit of a challenge. Overall, it's a great SoCal spot to relax, enjoy a drink, and soak in the atmosphere. Plus, there's almost always live music on the weekends! read more

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Awesome place with a great ambiance and vibe! Love that there are three options plus the bar. I got an original smash-burger and a bbq smash-burger and they were delicious! I also tried a thai milk tea and it was super yummy! Love that there's parking onsite and service was quick. read more

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Great spot that's dog and family friendly! Lots of space here! And yummy food and drink options. I definitely will come back with my fam! My favorite thing eat here was the tacos! read more

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Went twice... well kinda. Server kinda rude first time..... Tried to go back and no one came up to us so we left! Never again.... read more

Ambiance..big space and plenty of space to run around and heat lamps Service..fast and friendly Food..diff food spots..pizza.burgers..thai..Mexican and big bar in middle. read more

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I went to Crackheads (a sort of food court, beer garden kind of place) for Thai takeout at the Thai Style Kitchen stall. Because I worked in Bangkok for 5 years, I'm always on the lookout for great Thai food --- and Thai Style Kitchen delivered on the taste and flavor I was looking for. I ordered two dishes: Yellow Curry Chicken with chicken thigh and leg, coconut curry, carrots, onions and potatoes with side of rice; and, Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodle), with flat rice noodles, egg, bell pepper, Chinese broccoli, basil, fresh chili, garlic and house soy. Both were delicious, had a decent heat level (although I always like food spicier), and were filling. The woman who served me behind the counter was very friendly and efficient. And the price was very reasonable, especially for the amount of food served. I'll happily return. Next time, I'll eat at Crackheads itself instead of just taking the food home. It has a really chilled ambiance. read more

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Fun place with lots of different foods to choose from! Great atmosphere and all the staff were very friendly. Kid friendly is always a plus!! read more

Wow, as a family with a toddler this is SUCH a wonderful family friendly establishment! Lots of turf to run and play, they have large connect 4s which is fun. There are multiple different food vender options, our favorite is the Mexican station - their pollo asada burrito is perfection and absolutely big enough to share! The full stocked bar has a fantastic signature drink section (my favorite is the spicy margarita) as well as beer and even nonalcoholic beer! - I do recommend ordering from the bar vs a service because you can only close out your tab from the bar if you ordered there so it's much easier to quickly close out! read more

Crackheads Oceanside - My toddler and her friend always have a great time here (as you can see in the background the big connect 4 is a hit with the kiddos!) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The food options are "just okay", but the concept of the space is awesome! The food is hit-and-miss here: Thai place was out of most teas before dinnertime, the smash burger place was decent (fries and onion rings are seasoned well and made for sharing), the sandwich place (pulled pork + ham sammie and under-cooked fries) and taco stand (chicken taco) were average at best. This place is dog-friendly; there's sandy areas and a poo-bag station. Cali made eye contact with a boy nearby and they army-crawled to each other to meet. Super cute! It's a nice location to bring out-of-towners or even kids. There's a few games on the fake grass and everything is nicely spaced apart for ease of movement. Overall, a welcome addition to South O! Pros: - dog-friendly! - small parking lot and street parking - did I mention dog-friendly?! - fun ambience - bar for those who care - smash burgers were really good Cons: - food options... if you go with low expectations you won't be disappointed - employees not the friendliest (especially at the Thai stall) read more

Crackheads Oceanside - The highlight was me bringing Cali and her making a buddy. She managed to stay in the shade :) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Two servers/bartenders working on 6/9 were awful. Prioritized serving her friends prior to other tables that had been there longer or requiring attention. I could go on amongst other issues but doesn't seem to be this locations first time dealing with awful service. If I was the bar manager, I'd definitely take a look at my staff.. read more

Such a great location. Came on a beautiful day with friends. There are great food choices and quite a variety. read more

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The vibe is great , good concept with many food choices from tacos,pizza,sandwiches, and burgers. There is a full bar in the center. They give you a buzzer when the food is ready. Its a bit pricey for what you get. But check it out anyway read more

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The ambience is always on point, and the food is always a hit! especially when the bevs are hitting. The bartenders are super welcoming and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. And when they have live music? Chef's kiss. It takes the vibe to a whole new level read more

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Only thing negative I could say about this place is that it's so weather-dependent on being a good spot. It contains such a clever concept of having a bunch of various food spots each occupying repurposed shipping containers. You've got Thai, burgers/pizza/salad, Mexican, and a bar. My personal favorite is the Mexican, and namely the birria tacos and the shrimp burritos. But yeah, so it's all outdoor seating here. Perfect spot on a day with good weather, which fortunately for Oceanside is most of the time. But it's definitely not a rain or shine spot, especially given that the parking lot (unless you park in the street) is dirt. read more

This place is located on a busy street, but we found free parking on the street. This is an outdoor venue that is great when the weather is nice. You can sit at the bar, or you can sit at one of their many tables they share with other eateries they share their location with. The bartenders were skilled and enjoyable to talk to. It has a real laid back and chill vibe. The drinks were tasty and they have quite a few specialty cocktails to try. This is a great place to get your drinks, watch tv, eat, and/or play the games they have around. Dogs and children are welcomed here, too. read more

I tried the Mexican food at the location and it was delicious. I had a shrimp taco which was light and flavorful. I also got a birria taco and the consommé. I am still thinking about that taco a week later. The food came up quickly. It is container restaurants so it is walk up to order. There are plenty of picnic tables and a bar for drinks. It is causal dinning. The other 2 food options are Thai and burgers and fries. I have not tried those spots yet. Prices were reasonable. read more

I waited for service I never reviewed at this bar. My husband and I stopped by hoping to grab a couple of drinks and relax while we were out with our toddler, but unfortunately the service at the bar was terrible. I waited while the customers ahead of me were helped and then continued waiting to order. After quite a while, the bartender finally acknowledged me, and I asked for a menu. She handed me one and walked away. I looked over the menu and sat ready to order, but she never came back. Instead, she spent time talking with other patrons and doing other tasks while I continued waiting. After sitting there long enough without anyone checking in or taking my order, I left the menu on the counter and walked away without ever being served. The surrounding area was nice, but the experience left a bad impression. We came in planning to stay for drinks, but after being ignored at the bar, we have no reason to come back. read more

Came here yesterday with our baby for lunch and we had a great time! Love the atmosphere and also love that they have multiple food options. There was a sandwhich stand, a taco stand, a Thai stand, and a burger stand. I got the shrimp drunken noodles from the Thai stand and they were probably the best I've ever had. My husband got a smash burger that was good too! We will definately be back. read more

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Crackheads is a great place for group hangs. There is a good variety of restaurants so everyone can pick what they want. The servers come around and take drink orders from your table. You can also order directly from the bar. Cornhole bags are also available behind the bar, you just have to trade it for your ID. It's all outdoor seating so it can get chilly in the winter, but the space heaters keep it from getting too cold read more

Tacos were good, pizza is unfortunately better at 711! Ambiance is cool for adults with kids. read more

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Finally got to experience the new location after much anticipation. Friday night was popping! With mostly social parents with young children running around, but still lively. Plenty of open seating with picnic tables and Adirondacks around fire pits, and music that wasn't too loud (I know, I sound old). We were greeted promptly by a server, who was friendly and attentive. I liked the layout and good variety of food options - Mexican, Thai, burgers, and brunch/sandwiches! My friends got a burrito and tacos, and I got Thai food. All were good! The only point of improvement (and a clear comparison to the Carlsbad location) is the lack of TVs. I think there was only one in the whole place, which was a bummer during the Padres game. Would be nice to have a couple more around - I don't think it would change the vibe. read more

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Cool little outdoor spot wish they had 2 cornhole games. Make it a little easier to entertain the kids.

Cool outside space to have drinks and food- it's an outside bar/food hall type of feel. We went to the Taco 1975 food portions were large and the staff was friendly. Will definitely be back to try other food options!! My daughter had fun running around and joining other kids. read more

Cute new outdoor spot with 2 bonfire pits and lots of sand lots and turf giving a fun playground feel. No wonder there are so many adorable young families hanging out here! The service was super kind and the bartender came over with drink menus in case we wanted drinks during our meal. Lively, warm atmosphere and I can't wait to come back and hopefully swoop a spot next to a bonfire. Food: There was quite the selection here- tacos, burgers, and thai! We went to the burger spot, Smash'ed, and got the half and half fries (Cajun and curly- we all preferred the Cajun!) and the OG and Classic burgers. The Original was heavy on the mustard but was solid. The classic was also good and the potato bun was soft and pillowy. read more

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I was here only for drinks with some friends. It was fun, the drinks were affordable. The sitting area was open air, it gave me backyard vibes. The service was good too. read more

An awesome time with the family and dogs just a Short walk from the weekend rental. We tried just about all the food options as well. read more

Absolutely love this place. A great place to meet up with a group (kiddos and dogs included!) The food options are SO good (but my vote is for the Thai or Mexican spot) and it's great that everyone can just get what they want. Order drinks at the bar or wait for someone to come grab your drink order but keep in mind their system for some reason isn't connected so if you order at the bar the person walking around can't add to your tab. read more

Rose is an absolute gem and set the tone for my experience here!! Great food options, awesome drink menu with outdoor vibes close to the beach. Would love if they had watch parties for big sporting events!! read more

Fun atmosphere for families! We enjoyed the smash burger and fries. Kids liked the chicken fingers and fries. Great drink selection of beer, wine, kombucha and cocktails. We met up with a group and all had a blast! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

4 food stands and good cocktails. Family-friendly. Heaters for winter time, since it is outside. Free parking in their lot and lots of space around. read more

Great burgers and awesome atmosphere! Plenty of space and also outdoor heaters. You should check it out

Service was great. Chose Mexican to eat and it was good. Chicken a little too cooked/dried out. But burrito and quesadilla was good. Drinks were great. Great selection, you should be able to find whatever you want here. Dinged in stars due to the wild kids. As a parent I'm all about having a kid friendly place to relax with friends, grab a drink and dinner; however throwing bouncy balls, and footballs hitting my mom was not what I had in mind. I'm sure there is a way to find a happy median to appease all parties. End of the day police your kids. The staffs job isn't to police kids but perhaps don't allow certain behaviors. This place is a great addition to Oceanside. Cheers. read more

I think if you're prepared for the type of experience you'll have, it's great. It's a high energy, outdoor atmosphere. Lots of kids running around playing games. Good and bad for groups. It's nice that everyone can order and pay for what they want. The servers for beverages were good; it seemed like there was only one and she had to cover the whole place. She had a great attitude, though. The burger and chicken strips were really good. read more

Really great venue. Outdoors, plenty of seating, and different types of seating (long picnic tables, chairs around fire pits, bar seating). Great music! They have 4 types of food venues which seem to be food truck style. Today I ate at sidelines and got the turkey club, but substituted for chicken (which ended up being deli chicken, diced bacon, shredded lettuce, and mayo). It was really good and their staff was very nice! I only wish I remembered to take a picture! read more

This is our go to spot!! Food is always good from every vendor. Such an easy place to chill and eat with or without kids! read more

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This is a great option when you want to have different options for food. I personally always get the Thai, it's great! The vibe is very family friendly. I will say on the weekends It can get a bit hectic, but I think it's a great option if you have a big group or kids. Just depends what you are looking for. read more

This USED to be a kid friendly place but apparently they changed their preferred clientele. Told kids can't run around because of other customers. If i was going to a place not for kids i would choose plenty of other locations read more

Rose was an absolute pleasure and makes a great margarita with fresh lime juice. Will definitely come back!

Very cool concept of having containers outside and creating a food court. They even added sand areas for the kids to play in. Decided to go with tacas and can't go wrong with that. I hope more of places like this show up everywhere. read more

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Highlights: dog friendly, family friendly; relaxing beach bar vibe. Converted containers, picnic benches, turf and sand park style group of buildings. You can grab Thai, burgers, tacos, etc right here in the same "park". The drinks are average for the beach area ~$8 beers and ~$10 wines and ~$12-$15 for drinks. Typically a good crowd here but the bartenders are always hustling so you rarely wait for drinks and if you do, it is behind one person. read more