This place is great. Ingrid is our server who was excellent. The catfish Mac n cheese and…read morecornbread were absolutely amazing. I do not write reviews that's how good it was.

The cornbread has improved, buttery and hot, scrumptious. I made a pick up order today. The black…read moreeyed peas tasted like they came out of a can and was doctored up. The San Marcos location is on point every time. Unfortunately, Oceanside's cook need improvement.

Took my mama bear out here for a little "treat yourself" moment after losing my dad. It used to be…read moretheir spot, so I thought, what better way to honor him than with ribs, mac and cheese, and a hopeful attitude? We ordered the 3 meats plate with a side of mac and cheese, thinking we'd leave in a food coma. Plot twist: for $45, we basically split a light snack. We asked for double ribs, but apparently ribs are weighed like gold here--so we got just a few sad little bones. When I asked the bartender, she hit me with a "it's weighted meat" and shrugged. Oh. Okay. Guess we're on a portion control diet now. The BBQ sauce? Meh. My mom and I both agreed it was giving "needs a little more love." The corn? Tasted like it defrosted just for us. Still decent, but not for the price tag. The mac and cheese though? A win. Warm, cheesy, and the only thing that arrived hotter than my mild frustration. Now let's talk service. Our bartender vanished mid-meal (poof! just like the ribs), didn't say bye, and didn't introduce her replacement. Instead, she sat at the bar with her friends while we played a fun game of "Where's Our Server?" Spoiler: we lost. Had to ask multiple times for refills. Not quite the relaxing "mom night out" I had in mind. My mom summed it up perfectly: "The prices went up, and the service went down." Poetry. Also, shoutout to the guy next to us who tried ordering half the menu only to be told, "Yeah, we're out of that" over and over. Management, a quick stock check might be helpful for you guest Lastly, don't come here if you're starving or in a rush. Our food took forever and was colder than my ex's heart by the time it arrived--minus the mac and cheese, the MVP. Would I come back? Maybe. But only after a snack and a pep talk. Management, if you're reading this, we just want hot food, a heads-up when the server disappears, and ribs that don't need a microscope to be seen. Is that too much to ask?

Picked up some pulled pork and brisket to-go. Always greeted with a friendly smile and warm…read moregreeting. I annihilated the pulled pork before taking any pics and quickly snapped a shot of the brisket. Both were awesome. Pulled pork wasn't dried out like many other places. The brisket though... great crust, juicy, and flavorful. You can add some of their bbq sauce but you definitely don't need to. Solid spot for some great bbq

Amazing place! Jeff was great! We came to watch the soccer game. The food and the service were…read moreexcellent!

Very great food Have…read morebest ribs And the drinks are the best We come at least once a week

Second vist and just as great! This time we ordered the…read morebruschetta...it is not your normal bruschetta...it is an amazing combination of marscapone, peaches, honey, and a balsamic glaze on top of toasted ciabatta bread. For dinner I ordered the tri-tip sando. It was excellent but the chimichurri was a bit too strong so I wasn't able to taste much of anything else...the hubs liked it more than I did. The hubs ordered the Pig burger. Two patties...one beef and one pork with bacon jam, white cheddar and bread/butter pickles. The patties were cooked perfectly and the sweet bacon jam was a perfect addition (I'll be ordering this next visit) Both sandwiches came with thin sliced fries. We sat at the bar and Sean was again our server...very attentive and friendly!

This restaurant came highly recommended with an enticing menu that sounded exceptional…read more Unfortunately, the reality was a major letdown. The online descriptions appear to be heavily embellished (likely AI-generated), promising far more than what arrives at the table. The steak was noticeably low quality, and the cioppino, advertised with fresh bread, fish, and pasta, tasted like watered-down Campbell's soup concentrate. To make matters worse, the bathroom was filthy. While our waiter was genuinely nice, the food was a huge disappointment. For the price, it was frustrating and disheartening to pay premium rates for such a poor experience. We cannot recommend this place and will not be returning.

Food was good and on time, service is good even when there a long line they will make sure that you…read morewill be seated, ambiance is good as well

Hi Foodie Family come check out @gajakbbq in Oceanside is bringing the Wagyu way to AYCE!…read more Indulge in their Wagyu menu with buttery cuts, juicy scallops, flavorful meats, and all the delicious banchan that complete the Korean BBQ experience. It's a rare kind of feast you'll want to grill again

I was craving bbq and I love the Rib Shack. We got the meat sampler. With sides…read more I love that I don't live far from this place and this sampler feeds a lot of people. I usually buy 2 of these and feed my family. Everyone gets a little bit of everything. I definitely recommend coming to this place if you're craving bbq!

This small shops serves up some really good barbecue. Hot tip: Come earlier in the day, if you…read morecan. Like at most BBQ places, they may run out of certain foods later in the day. You snooze, you lose. (Funny note: I was told, in no uncertain terms, that they were out of chicken and that I would get extra pulled pork. When I got home, I found a large piece of chicken.) The best option is the Sampler plate. You get six different proteins, three sides, and three Hawaiian rolls. The proteins are chicken, hot link, tri-tip, brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. I thought all of the proteins were very good but I especially loved the hot link. I could have eaten three of these alone. The sides are also very good. The mac and cheese and potato salad--both clearly house made--were excellent. The house made beans were ok but a little hard. I didn't love them. They have three BBQ sauces to choose from (spicy--marked with a giant "X" on the little cup, sweet, and regular. They are all delicious but you really don't need any of them. That is a sign of good BBQ. The sampler plate gives you a ton of food. At $56, it seems expensive but it is not. This plate easily feeds three people and you will probably have some leftovers. I drove 30 minutes one way for this, waited about 15 minutes, and drove another 30 minutes home. It was very much well worth it. Good BBQ is hard to find in SoCal but it exists, if you make the effort. And this is very good BBQ at reasonable prices.

Jackie, Gerardo, and Jason The Manager were amazing as well as the food was good so so good. The…read morecustomer service was excellent and the food was amazing. They were all splendid and so nice to us. We love coming here to get the best Korean bbq. 10/10

Jason had great customer service and I'd be glad to dine in again! Plus the food was delicious!read more

So glad we came here! We were seated right when we entered…read moreand staff were friendly and approachable. Our drink order was taken and we're told we could immediately go pick which protein we wanted to pick. There is a sauce and side dish station along with a self serving of rice and miso soup. I loved the kimchi and radish, it was a great pairing with the meat we ate. There is a variety of protein such as beef, chicken, and sea food. We arrived early around close to 4:50pm and they weren't busy at all. Towards the end they give you free ice cream which tops off your meal. Will definitely be coming back!!!

Finally, a spot in Oceanside that uses real charcoal! (They still offer traditional gas grills) The…read moresmoky flavor it adds to the meat is a total game-changer compared to gas grills. The self-serve setup is super convenient --you can just grab what you want and start grilling immediately. The Bulgogi and Spicy Pork are perfectly marinated, and the quality of the meat is top-notch for the price. If you're looking for an authentic, no-frills Korean BBQ experience with amazing food and a laid-back vibe, this is it. Best hidden gem in the area!

Highlights: food, delicious, hot, and fresh! Very on point with authentic local island flavors. You…read moreget a nice portion of food (we had plenty left overs for a hearty snack). Clean, bright, and very relaxing seating indoors. They have a small shared courtyard for outside dining too. The people who work there are great! I feel like it a good value for a large, hot and fresh meal. Theresa and Javier were friendly with customer and having fun while working. All smiles while answering any questions. We have already been here twice and it is as much for the food as it is for the service!

Located in a Ralph's shopping center in Oceanside, right off the 76…read more Plenty of parking in the shopping plaza. The outdoor windows are covered with menu items, so that was interesting to see as I walked up. The inside decor is nice with colorful lights, nice photos on the walls, clean, and modern looking. The staff was friendly and my to go order was ready and waiting. They made sure what utensils and sauces were needed and got me out the door pretty quickly. I tried the mini plate of pineapple chicken, rice, macaroni salad. It was exactly what I was wanting and expecting, it hit the spot. Tasty and warm. The macaroni salad was flavorful, not bland and boring like most places. The pineapple chicken and rice combo were great, the chicken was moist, and had a little kick with some red flakes of spice. I would definitely go back and try it again. Photos attached.

This is what I imagine visitors from out of the country think of as an authentic American…read morerestaurant. This place screams America, from the huge portions to the national pride decor. They get really busy, and seem to have a coordinated system, like theme parks, to seat customers efficiently. Someone greets you immediately and gets your party size and has you stand by a number. Someone else grabs fresh bread and a bag of peanuts as they seat you. Then your server is right around the corner to get drinks and apps started and answer any menu questions. We decided to try to eat lightly and shared a combo 12oz ribeye with ribs. Came with two sides -- we chose chili and mashed potatoes. And of course we had the warm bread with honey cinnamon butter, as well as the peanuts to start. I was definitely stuffed by the end! Loved the bread and the steak - would order again. Ribs were okay, sauce on it was a bit sweet for my liking. Sides were okay too. Service was awesome. Ethan was our server and took note of it being our first time. He was super helpful in answering my questions and giving us some tips and recommendations.

Overall got what we expected. Went there on a Sunday evening so it was packed. Service was still…read morepretty timely. The only thing I wish I didn't do was the mushroom toppings on the steak. It made it a little too salty. And it was an extra cost which the server didn't point out when asking if we wanted it. Overall the ribs were the best. Next time if I go again, it will just be ribs.