I wasnt going to drop this review , however I cant keep this a seceret any longer…read more The service here is on point,Deb is the shiz , the food is actually good for bar food. The drinks are stiff as a marine on his first night in TJ. Two pool tables to keep you entertained between the tortas and the hotties if you know what I mean. Cash only so bring your lettuce and be prepared for a good time. AMI bar link keeps the tunes jammin. I got to play my weird undergtound tunes all night.

We love it here!! We love Debbie the most! She is so freaking cute!!! And personable go give our…read moregirl some love!

When it comes to sports bars, Oceanside, California has many for local patrons to enjoy…read more One of the better destinations is also the oldest sports bar known as the Red Rooster. Red Rooster sports bar has been serving the community of Oceanside for over 60 years. Even though they recently had a change of ownership, the new owners are also local and they left local management in charge. This effectively means that nothing has changed, and they are still providing some of the best bar, food and ambience, as well as drinks! They just cleaned up the bathrooms and a little bit of the interior decor. When it comes to food, the Red Rooster is known for their famous Rooster Burger. This burger is legendary within the community. I also love their crispy fries that are well seasoned. More recently, they have also added $.69 chicken wings on Wednesdays. This deal is available with the purchase of a beer. They also have cider available as well. Although they have a few basic flavors on their regular chicken wing menu, on Wednesdays, they add a lot more flavors to the special. These sauce, flavors alternate weekly, and it adds a nice variety. Most recently, I enjoyed the teriyaki, the bourbon bbq, honey mustard, general tso and my favorite is the lemon pepper. The interior looks much like a divey sports bar, equipped with one pool table and a few high-table seating available. There is also a backyard seating area with a fire pit, that is also fenced off. Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Red Rooster at least once to experience their burger, their chicken wings, and a small piece of historic Oceanside vibes.

Driven past this place numerous times thinking it was just a bar until reading the Yelp reviews…read more Had the burger with chilies. The Del Sol chillies were wonderful. Saw the cans when we left. The burgers were fantastic as were the onion rings. The bar tender also cooks the food. Don't be in a rush as the order took over 20 minutes but worth the wait. 2 burgers, onion rings and 2 Modelos came to$50 without a tip. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

I love this place! It's totally chill, great neighborhood atmosphere... live bands... good vibe!…read more Is walking distance to my condo... so perfect location... I've run in to locals here, as well as visitors to the area... what a classic beach town gem!

This Dirty moldy Dive is a joke between the old Golden Tee Hag Bartender with a Bad Attitude and…read morethe Weirdo who thinks he's a music buff are the worst examples of what not to have as far as Customer Service.

Um, yeah, we'll just go here ok!…read more The above is the quintessential "Five-Star Michelin" rating for a California beach town bar, from a relocated local!!! But seriously, go here, don't wait, GO ALREADY!!! They are so dang personable, they know their beers, and they know YOU!!! You won't feel like a stranger here, unless you sit on your hand and it falls asleep, and then you "rub your shoulder with said, asleep hand, and...", I digress! Food was, (well, IS) really good and the beer selection is also great, AKA, if you go fir a "GAME", two to three hours", they will split a large IPA order into TWO SEPARATE IPA'S, these folks will do. It!!!t Then you cans drive home, un impeded an have had VARIETY, the spice of life!!! Aka: this place is safe too! So again, GO HERE, an ENJOY!

Watched the USA vs. Paraguay World Cup match here. The atmosphere was very relaxed and it wasn't…read morebusy at all, though we may have arrived early. Our server was friendly, and the wings were fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you'd expect from a sports bar. The drink menu was limited to beer and wine, with no cocktails available. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but the vibe was a bit quieter than I typically prefer.

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.

It seems odd to be leaving a 5-star review for a "bar," but every time I visit Fat Joe's it's such…read morea positive experience it's only fair to rate it as such. We visit at least once a month with friends from the nearby climbing gym, and always with our 6-year-old in tow who LOVES this place thanks to all the games there are to play. My favorite go-to menu item is the crunch wrap with carne asada - it's large so my husband and I usually split it. Their salsa is bomb, too (especially the green). We've also had some of their burgers, tacos, and our daughter always gets a personal pizza. The personal pizza scenario is the only thing I have beef with here - you get a 7" plain cheese pizza for $12, and you can add a max of 3 toppings which cost extra, so in the end our kid's food is more expensive than ours. Hey Fat Joe's - pleeeease considering adding a small pizza to the kid's menu and price it closer to the other $7 and $8 items!! The interior walls of Fat Joe's are decorated with art and murals of all the most important and beloved features of our city. The bartenders are friendly and efficient - drinks are poured/mixed and handed off quickly, and food arrives at your table shortly after. Bathrooms are always well-stocked and clean. Parking is pretty much limited to street parking and while it is limited, we've never had an issue finding a spot nearby. Finding solid family-friendly spots can be in short supply, but Fat Joe's hits all my criteria and remains one of our favorite spots to eat and spend time together.

Oh WOW! We decided to try out Fat Joes today. The Men'sWorld Cup was on so they were busy and it…read morewas a bit loud. But we were oh so happy we decided to stop there and eat! Their burgers were great! 3 of us had burgers, one had a turkey burger, one of us had carnitas tacos. Those burgers were big and I would say homemade. Fresh veggies, yum, best burgers we have had in awhile!!! The fries homemade and tasty! The quac and homemade chips were so good too. We cannot wait to take our other friends and try more delicious food! You do not find many places with food so good. Can't wait till try more items! I call my husband Wimpy because he is a burger connoisseur and he said he thinks it was in the top 10 of burgers he has had in his lifetime and he has had some good ones!

Had to go say goodbye one last time. The end of an era is…read moreupon us. Thanks for all the PBR a guy could want. Thanks for the many good times I remember, and also the ones I don't. The smell of many years of regurgitation is what makes you my favorite dive bar! Ciao!

Loved it for many years. Nice barenenders, strong Pours, friendly patrons; perfect dive bar. Sorry…read moreto see it closed April of 2026.

Came into maxdons with a few friends after a chavos ultras fronteras watch party meet up. I was…read moresurprised how big this bar was !! Plenty of open seating. Few pool tables and the drinks were a decent price. paid around $30 for 2 rounds of mixed drinks which wasn't bad at all!! Thanks maxdons. Never been to a bar in Oceanside ( due to I'm not in the area often ) and I had a pleasant experience

Made a last second stop at Maxdon's on New Year's Eve and it turned out to be a great choice. They…read morehave a solid setup with a few pool tables, a bar area, and plenty of space to sit, hang out, and enjoy drinks. Definitely helped make NYE a memorable one.