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    3.3 (423 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Amy C.

    Friday, 5-02-2025: Another way overdue review. We stopped here after my doctor's appointment in San Diego. We were famished and wanted an affordable place to eat, especially when neveoth a senior menu. Denny's fit the bill! It's a very bright & clean restaurant. We were seated right away in a comfortable booth. Parking is plentiful and the outside grounds were nicely maintained. Our server Mariana was so sweet & exuberant, as well as, very attentive & conversational. We both ordered from the Senior Menu the grilled cheese sandwich & fries (prior to us eating clean!). We enjoyed it as it hit the spot! I was given permission to post the staff's photo. Thanks for a fun dining experience!

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    CritDicks ..

    A quick grab of the grandbabies and we're off to get some 9-grain pancakes. Awesome!!! Kids were happy and ate very well this trip. All good here. CritDicks

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    Abigail P.

    I came here on Christmas Our waitress was super nice, my food was delicious, and we barely waited for anything. I was really hungry and I feel like I needed more food after the food I got. Besides this everything was hot and good Won't complain

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    Rodney G.

    The customer service that Angelena gave was outstanding. We felt welcomed and the food was delicious. Keep up the great work.

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    Zerring J.

    The sandwich was amazing and the service was superb. I will tell anyone who ask where to find the best breaky

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    April E.

    Zoraya always makes it a pleasant experience at the Denny's at College blvd. She takes the time to really listen when you are ordering. She is kind and has attention to detail. She always brings a smile to my family's face when we come in. Thank you for such beautiful service and wonderful crepes. Zoraya is a joy!

    Kids eat free EVERY DAY 4PM - 10PM

    Skip this Denny's!!! This was a horrible experience, and I honestly think people should avoid this Denny's. I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this one feels worth sharing. We came in to celebrate my daughter after a competition because she wanted breakfast for dinner--something we've done many times at Denny's. I've eaten at Denny's 50+ times, and this was easily the worst visit. It started when we were told my daughter could only choose 2 of the 4 crayon colors because they were on their last box. Small detail, but it set the tone. The iced tea smelled and tasted spoiled and was sent back untouched. The food was bad--rubbery bacon and sausage, an overcooked, tasteless burger, watery ranch that tasted diluted, and cold, stale donut holes for dessert. The only bright spot was the Bourbon Chicken Skillet, which was actually pretty good. The kids menu says "Kids Eat Free EVERY DAY," but at checkout we were told this location only honors it Tuesday and Saturday, pointing to tiny fine print that says "varies by location". That's misleading. To top it off, we were charged for the spoiled iced tea and told to contact HR for a refund. Over $4. Not a big amount, just a strange way to handle it. We left and moved on with our night, but something is clearly wrong at this location. I'm sharing this so others don't have the same experience.

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    Wonderful service, Angelica is fantastic, attentive and helpful and definitely an asset to the company

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    Excellent meal, and excellent service done by Ivan. Our coffees were never empty, and his customer service was spectacular!

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    Good food and service. Enjoyed quality' of service and food came out good. Will come again when I visit Oceanside

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    Great server, fast, nice atmosphere and good food. It was very relaxing and I enjoyed my time visiting with family.

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    Zoraya was absolutely amazing! The food and service were phenomenal. The food came out hot and steaming. What a wonderful dennys!

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    Delicious breakfast! Fresh ingredients, great presentation, and a cozy atmosphere. A perfect start to the day!

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    Zoraya has great customer service. Very attentive to us. The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner. Will be coming back.

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    Zoraya was attentive and saved us a bunch by suggesting the a special slam :) will return for sure ! happy breakfast :)

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    Zoraya is friendly, makes optional recommendation, and all with a smile. She's a great rep for Dennys.

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    Zoraya is AWESOME! Great service and super good food! Thanks! We love to come here. Highly recommended.

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    Food was great. Wait time was fast. Service was great Ambiance was good jasmine was quick and attentivez

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    Zoraya is my favorite server I had best experience with hershe love her job and does it well!

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    Food is good, and Zoraya is an excellent server! Clean restaurant and we were seated quickly

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    Local Tap House & Kitchen

    4.3(3.2k reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    I was in Oceanside while my husband was working nearby and decided to stop at LTH for lunch. This…read morewas one of my first times actually sitting down and dining by myself, and I'm so glad I chose this place! Parking was a little rough and the lot was FULL, but I took that as a good sign I went around 2pm on a Wednesday and there was a nice mix of families, couples, etc. You can sit inside, at the bar, or outside in the sun or shade. I chose outside in the shade and it was quiet, relaxed, and really comfortable. I ordered the Dirty Bird and it was SO good. The chicken was crispy outside, juicy inside, not oily or dry. The coleslaw was fresh and crunchy, the fries were nicely seasoned, and it was a good amount of food. They happily put my pickles and hot honey on the side too. I asked for ginger ale and they offered ginger beer instead, which was a pleasant little surprise! The menu has a ton to choose from. I actually wished I had people with me so I could try more things And for my fellow IBS friends, the women's bathroom has TWO stalls. These are important details!! I'd absolutely come back and bring my husband. Although he ate my leftovers, so I'm still a little mad at him.

    The Quinoa burger was decent, and the shrimp & sausage fettuccini was pretty good... but we don't…read morethink we'll be back. It took a while to be seated, and a while for our waitress to finally come over. With hungry children, that time is precious to us. The pretzel was honestly awful. It's covered in pepper, and their attempt at doing that appetizer elegantly just fell flat. The Old Fashioned was a miss. We left wishing we had gone somewhere else... especially for the price.

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    Finney's Crafthouse

    Finney's Crafthouse

    4.1(436 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Went here yesterday for a late lunch. They have a rooftop seating option that was perfect since the…read moreweather was so nice. It has a great view of the city! We got the Prosciutto and Arugula flatbread, which was very thin and crispy. The truffle fries were really good and we had them with their chipotle aioli. We also both got raspberry lemonades which were very sweet and refreshing. The coconut shrimp was really really good. My boyfriend was obsessed. I don't often love any kind of fried or battered shrimp but these were so good. I definitely want to come back!

    First timer here! Came on a Saturday evening and there was about a 15 to 20 minute wait. It…read moreactually went pretty quick to be honest. We sat downstairs in a table, booth combo. Our waiter was pretty cool, although his name is escaping me now. We ordered a few appetizers, wings, steak taquitos, and the pretzel. We noshed on these before we ordered our meals of bison burger, and two single patty smash burgers. Not sure if it's because it was around 7:30/8 o'clock at night, but the food was not up to par according to the two that I was with, who frequent this place. The steak taquitos tasted a tad overdone, but still pretty good since it was the first time I've had them. The pretzel was really good, but the dipping sauces not so good. I still cannot figure out why one of them was a hot caramel sauce. I have never put caramel on my pretzel and it tasted like crap to be honest. The queso must've been the bottom of the pot because it was hard and kind of burnt tasting, so pretty disappointed in the pretzel choice. Our meals came and honest to God the Smashburger looked like a kids meal. This tiny burger plopped on a big white plate with onion rings, and the burger was not good. The bison burger did not have any of the sauces on it that it stated in the menu so he needed to ask for some love on the burger. So the waiter brought over a bunch of sauces. It's a shame because they talk about this place all the time and I really wanted to try it and it just wasn't up to par. I ended up taking my Smashburger home, and the next day I scraped the nasty sauce off it, added mayonnaise to the bun and an extra slice of cheese and it was actually pretty good. I definitely wanna come again because they talk about this place all the time and how good the food is. Maybe it was just the night we went.

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    Texas Roadhouse - 12 oz. Ribeye Steak and shrimp

    Texas Roadhouse

    4.0(1.9k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Great service! Bernie was the best server ever. Everything was delicious, especially the ribs. The…read morewait was worth it and loved the ambiance.

    Camille was amazing! She was very patient, super friendly, and genuinely sweet throughout our…read morevisit. Our appetizer was so good -- we had a TON of fried pickles, and everything came out fresh, hot, and delicious. I completely forgot to take a "before" picture because we started eating right away I had the New York strip with corn and veggies, and everything was cooked perfectly. We also ordered a ribeye to go with a baked potato and house salad, and that was delicious as well. And of course, the bread and cinnamon butter were a 10/10 We could have eaten that alone! Great food, generous portions, and even better service. Thank you, Camille, for making our experience such a good one! Camille was amazing! She was very patient, super friendly, and genuinely sweet throughout our visit. Our appetizer was so good we had a TON of fried pickles, and everything came out fresh, hot, and delicious. I completely forgot to take a "before" picture because we started eating right away I had the New York strip with corn and veggies, and everything was cooked perfectly. We also ordered a ribeye to go with a baked potato and house salad, and that was delicious as well. And of course, the bread and cinnamon butter were a 10/10 We could have eaten that alone! Great food, generous portions, and even better service. Thank you, Camille, for making our experience such a good one!

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    Mission Ave Bar and Grill - Best Burger in Oceanside, CA

    Mission Ave Bar and Grill

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Full bar
    Kitchen open late

    I had gotten an email wishing me a happy birthday and to come in for a FREE ENTREE. I was like,…read morewhat!? Yeah a lot of places give a free dessert but you almost never see a free dinner. I instantly set a reservation (didn't really need it) and we arrived around 4pm on a Tuesday and sat on the patio. Happy hour is daily from 4-6pm and if you sit on the recently renovated patio, drinks are 50% off. I ordered the Ribeye as my birthday entree and we also ordered the Fried Zucchini ($7), Popcorn Chicken ($9), Guajillo Braised Pork Shoulder ($21) and several cocktails ($7 each during HH). Everything was great honestly. No complaints. My wife REALLY loved the braised pork shoulder. My steak was excellent and even though it was free, $32 for a ribeye is the lowest you'll find anywhere. It was nice having not having to fight for a seat. Enjoying a cocktail on the patio in perfect weather is something everyone should try. Highly recommend coming to Mission Ave Bar & Grill for happy hour and to check out the new patio. Make sure to register for their mailing list to get birthday offers too!

    Mission Ave Bar and Grill is basically the type of place that says, "just one drink," and suddenly…read moreit's three hours later, you've made new friends, and you're emotionally attached to the Peanut butter stuffed french toast. From the juicy breakfast Burger to the dangerously good country benefit and spicy blood orange, everything feels a little too easy to fall in love with. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it feel like your favorite neighborhood hangout -- even if it's your first time there. Honestly, if good food, great cocktails, and happy vibes had a love language... this place would be fluent. What I got: Peanut butter stuffed french toast $16 Country Benedict $17 Breakfast burger $18 Arnold Palmer Spicy blood orange $10

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    Stratford at the Harbor - Chilaquiles Jalisco with hash browns

    Stratford at the Harbor

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    My husband and I stopped here for breakfast around 7:30am and what a cute spot! It's right on the…read morewater with beautiful views. Even on a cloudy morning, sitting outside on the boardwalk with the breeze was so nice. Parking was easy, everything was clean and really cute inside, and you order right at the counter. The adorable girl who helped us was SO sweet and friendly! We weren't sure what to order, so she helped us pick some of their more popular dishes and promised we wouldn't be disappointed. She was right! I got the Stratford Scramble and a mocha latte with oat milk. The scramble was a HUGE portion and delicious. Did it completely wow me? No, but I definitely enjoyed it! The mocha latte was SO good. Nuzz got the Chilaquiles Jalisco and his first ever nitro cold brew. He loved both! The chilaquiles weren't too spicy, and he said the nitro was different from any cold brew he's had before and almost creamy. But the COFFEE CAKE!! When they asked if we wanted toast or coffee cake, we both chose coffee cake and thank goodness we did Soft, sweet, icing drizzled on top and SO good. That is something I would 100% come back for! Beautiful location, friendly service, good breakfast and great coffee. Such a relaxing way to start the morning. We'd definitely come back! And next time, coffee cake again. No question.

    To begin, this place is located at the Oceanside Harbor, which is a cute spot to walk around with…read morethe family, look at the boats, and enjoy the ocean. That's exactly what my family and I did before heading into the restaurant! The process was easy and convenient. When you walk in, you can grab your own menu, find an open table, and once you decide what you'd like, you place your order and receive a number. The fountain drinks, coffee, and tea are self-serve, which makes everything simple and convenient. Our visit was great! I ordered the chilaquiles, and they were delicious--flavorful but not spicy. My kids ordered chicken and fries, while my daughter got a hamburger, which she really enjoyed. Another thing I liked is that since you pay when you order, once you're finished eating, you can simply leave without having to wait for the check. I also want to give a special thank you to Tiffany, the manager. I accidentally forgot my wallet, and thankfully someone turned it in. Tiffany was extremely helpful and made sure I was able to get it back. I truly appreciate her and the staff at Stratford! Overall, I'm very pleased with the location, the food, and especially the customer service. My family and I will definitely be going back!!

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    Pit Stop Diner - Outlaw Burger

    Pit Stop Diner

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    This is not my favorite type of dining or food but every now and then we might hit this spot up as…read moreit's close to work and home and has an extensive menu that accommodates any and all tastebuds and we have a spectrum in my family of 6! Your kid a picky eater? He only eats Mac & Cheese and I'm talking for B-fast, Lunch, Dinner, brunch, Linner, snacks, whatever!?! It's Kraft Mac & Cheese or it's nada! Then there was that episode with my little brother when we were growing up where he only ate Lil Debbie's!!! Mom....what were you thinking??? And why was that not my menu for even a week, let alone the years Jaime got it for? Anyways back to pit stop. Big open seating dining. If I recall, customers order before grabbing their seat. I've seen it 3/4 crowded but I have never been there when the busy times are rocking. As stated the menu is extensive. Burgers, sandwiches, big salads, entrees you name it and it's likely that if any diner anywhere has offered that plate, the Pit Stop has it as well! I've ordered something different every time and have never been disappointed. But understand it's diner dining. And yes! I am sure they also serve Mac and Cheese! Cheers

    Looking for a yummy wrap? This is definitely the spot. I always order the same thing because it's…read morejust that delicious the bacon & avocado wrap. It's one of those meals you try once and keep coming back for. Pit Stop is located in a shopping center with plenty of spacious parking, which makes stopping by super convenient. The location itself is pretty big, with lots of seating options, whether you prefer regular low tables or high-top tables with stool chairs. The theme and decor are really cool, which makes the whole experience feel unique. Everywhere you look, there's something interesting to see. The employees are always nice, and the food comes out very quickly, which is definitely a plus. Overall, it's a great spot for a quick bite with good food and a fun atmosphere.

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