100% recommended! The food is incredible, the atmosphere is…read morelively and welcoming, and the service is second to none. You absolutely must try the Mop Up Pizza, the Mac Burger, and the bacon appetizer--they're all outstanding. Our daughter's rehearsal dinner was held here, and it exceeded every expectation. The staff went above and beyond, creating personalized menus for our reserved tables that featured the bride and groom's names and their rehearsal dinner date. It was such a thoughtful and elegant touch. The dinner selections were chosen by the groom's parents, who generously hosted the evening, and the restaurant thoughtfully omitted prices from the menus so guests could simply relax and order without any concern. It added a level of class and sophistication that we truly appreciated. We could not have asked for a more memorable and personalized evening for our daughter and future son-in-law. The food was exceptional, the service was impeccable, and our guests are still talking about how wonderful everything was. Highly recommend for a special event--or any occasion!

Went here for lunch with a friend. We arrived shortly after they opened and it was uncrowded but by…read morethe time we left around 12:30 it had filled up nicely. Somewhat dark inside with dark wood and minimal lighting, but they have a very nice patio area. The sandwiches are quite large even a half sandwich which you can order was plenty for one person. The Cobb salad was excellent, and the dressings were top-notch. Our server was quite pleasant and attentive. All of our service was quick and spot on.

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!

We stopped by Finney's Oceanside on July 4th while looking for a place that was open due to the…read moreIndependence Day festivities that weekend. Having previously been to the one up in Orange, we decided that this was the best place to go. We were seated right away on the rooftop deck with a pleasant view of the downtown area. Our server was very patient with us and once we were able to find an order that we both liked (we were both exhausted from the San Diego County fair) our food was delivered to us in under 10 minutes. Our meals were both very well done in terms of quality and presentation. The biggest issue that we had is that because there is so much corn on the menu and because we generally avoid corn whenever possible due to dietary restrictions it seemed to really minimize what we could get as even most salads had corn inside of it. The portions provided were perfect for the two of us and the bison burger in particular was delivered to my exact cooking specification. What's interesting is that this restaurant does not include any sides in terms of their menu offerings so what feels like a discount when you see a burger for $13 to $15 you actually make up for by having to spend 4 to 6 dollars on a side. Well, I understand that this may be easier for them with some of their customers. It is not a trend that I enjoy seeing as ultimately the prices are not as cheap as you would expect. They were a bit busier than expected on the holiday, but that's because so many other restaurants were closed so it looks like a large part of the crowd went to Oceanside as well just to go to Finney's. Overall, we enjoyed our experience, but the menu having limited options if anyone has a hard time with corn really puts a damper on it along with having to pay for the sides separately makes for a weird experience. Even with those in mind, I still give it four stars.

I don't usually leave reviews for specific staff, but Marcos absolutely impressed me. He was…read morenonstop the entire night, clearing tables, helping staff, and always finding something to do. I honestly didn't see him slow down once. His work ethic stood out so much that I had to ask for his name before leaving. Employees like Marcos don't always get recognized by customers, but they should. He was hardworking, efficient, and clearly took pride in what he was doing. Great job, Marcos!

The location is great as it overlooks the city of Fallbrook and is a cool midpoint between mid…read morecounty Riverside and Oceanside/Carlsbad. The restaurant itself is airy and has a cool little mini gallery on the bottom floor. The food is great and the service is FAST! Cool local hang out. Thanks for feeding us!- more than once. My favorite is always the Hawaiian breakfast items and equally as important, the coffee is GOOD.

This is probably our favorite on Mission. Food is always good as are the drinks. Service is always…read moregreat we usually eat at the bar if dining just the two of us. They can accommodate large groups in their main dining room. Priced right for the location & food choices. You can't go wrong.

I have been to Flying Pig before about 8 years ago on the East coast during a work trip, and was so…read morestoked to see it in Oceanside. I recall it being a delicious and a wonderful dining experience. I have been looking forward to bringing my family and friends here all week. I am giving this restaurant 3 stars, because their food is still AMAZING and their staff is super nice and I believe deep down inside that they just had a REALLY OFF night. We had reservations for a party of 9 last night. The table was set up nicely and accommodated a few extra if needed, which I thought was cool. We started with some adult beverages: an Old Fashion, some Hotel Nacionals, a Fashionably Late, and a couple of beers. Everything started great. Dennis, our server was very cool and friendly and gave great suggestions. We ordered the mac and cheese sides and they were delicious with huge pieces of savory bacon in them. We also ordered the brussel sprouts which we never received and didn't even realize it until the very end when we received the bill because of all the other issues we had... but we'll get to that in a moment. But let's talk about what did go well... the delicious food we did get. We ordered the Pig burger which was sooo good and came with crispy fries. The fish for the fish and chips were 2 huge pieces and were delicious, came with yummy seasoned waffle fries and the tiniest tartar sauce and malt vinegar. I had to request 4 more for that amount of fish, but no big deal. Dennis brought out as much as we needed. Their ranch sauce is really good too. Don't judge just because it's a little peachy'ish and looks thousand island'ish. lt's still some very good ranch. My son said he really tasted the bitterness of beer in the fish batter but maybe it was just in that piece he had; I could not taste it in the piece of fish I ate. The short rib was really tender and delicious... the sauce was just a tad salty for my taste, but the mashed potatoes it sat on sort of balanced it out a little. The fried chicken thighs were really cooked well, juicy, crispy and seasoned perfectly. We ordered two Teres Major steaks. One rare with mashed potaoes, one medium rare with grits. The rare one came out medium and without any mushrooms, took FOREVEEERR to remake (the rest of the table was almost done with our meals...& not sure why it took so long since the restaurant wasn't that busy and it's a RARE steak). The one with grits came with mashed potatoes instead of grits. Dennis was super nice and apologetic and corrected both mistakes when we let him know. He then brought us a big bowl of grits. The manager (blonde gal) came over and apologized for the mistakes tonight, letting us know that usually does not happen, and let us know she'd be comping one of our steaks and would be bringing a dessert on them. We thought that was very nice of them. However, as nice a gesture. we never did receive that dessert. My husband handed Dennis his credit card before the bill arrived (before our friends could try to pay the bill) and not sure why but our bill never came, and we never saw Dennis again either after he boxed up our leftovers and took the card. We had to ask another server for our bill because we had been waiting for quite a while... and needed to head out as we were already late to meet friends at a lounge. The other server came back with my husband's credit card, the bill (that's when I finally noticed the brussel sprouts sides we never got but were charged), and let the server know. He immediately apologized and took it off the bill. So I'm not sure what happened last night at Flying Pig...missing and charged brussel sprouts, steak overcooked, missing mushrooms, mashed potatoes instead of grits, then a comped dessert promised but never delivered. WOW. I had to apologize to my friends. I was totally hyping up this place and it underdelivered. They automatically got their 20% gratuity for our party of 9 but anyone that knows me knows how much I absolutely love great service combined with exceptional food and that could have easily been a 30-35% tip had they been on their A game! We only come to Oceanside once a year. Maybe we will try again next year. Maybe not. This trip was about trying out a bunch of different restaurants and giving honest reviews on dishes/businesses we haven't tried before, or in a long time. Do better guys.

We haven't been to 508 Tavern in a while, but it's good to see local businesses maintaining their…read moreconsistency. Service is always good and attentive, the brews are refreshing, and the food menu still offers our favorites. As a bonus they offer many daily specials. The atmosphere overall is aways inviting and we enjoy having seats on the front patio and watching the occasional classic cars go by. Keep it up guys and see again soon.

Great service and great food. Prices are very reasonable too. We will definitely be back.read more

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

Happy Hour M-F 3:30-5:30 Beef Birria Empanada ($7) - I loved…read morehow flavorful the consommé and garlic aioli were! I'd get this one again. Short Rib Taco ($6) - I appreciated how they loaded the taco with meat, but it could've been juicier and a little more flavorful. I'd go for the Spicy Shrimp Taco next time.

Atmospheric place with both indoor and outdoor seating, which made the experience really nice and…read morecomfortable. My friend and I ordered burgers -- personally, I felt like the burger could use a bit more sauce, and the fries were slightly dry. However, my non-alcoholic mojito was absolutely amazing -- very fresh with a nice sour taste, and I also asked for it without syrup. The service was fast, and the presentation was great. This is a bar with a really good selection of alcoholic drinks and cocktails. Overall, the place left a very pleasant impression on me.

Thanks to a bartender and her regulars at an Italian restaurant in Vista for putting Harlow's on…read moreour radar! Initially, I'd added Harlow's on our list of places to check out, but feeling adventurous -- and given we were already in the area -- we chanced getting in. Fortunately for us, there were 2 seats at the bar top! What an adventure for us to drive out there; located within what was once a golf course. From the moment you enter through the front door, it's old school luxury and elegance: low, dim lighting (some areas darker and more intimate than others); a variety of seating options, some with beautiful, plush furnishings and fascinating art & decor; classy vibe yet casual and comfortable. Very speakeasy. Entertainment is performed on select nights. The staff was wonderful! Given this unexpected stop, we enjoyed cocktails only; however, friendly guests around us praised their menu items. Exquisite find -- one in which we plan to revisit very soon. Open Thursdays through Saturdays, 4:00 - 10:00 P.M.

We had an amazing dinner here and wonderful cocktails. I was a huge fan of the decor and overall…read morevibe, really felt like I was transported back in time. I'm sad to hear they closed as there is no other place quite like it near me.

Stopped in here for a late breakfast around 2pm. They close at 3pm. Everyone ordered something…read moreand for me, I could not make up my mind between the Fish & Chips, and the Eggs Benedict. I came for breakfast but I remember their fish was pretty good from the last visit. So I got both! I love that they offer "half portions", so I got a 1 piece Fish & Chips, and a half order of Eggs Benedict (1 egg with house potatoes). Everything was excellent. For the five of us, the total came to $109, which is outstanding considering we ordered six entrees. Prices are great for what you get. Service was nice too. Can't be it.

Sometimes you just want a good sit down type of breakfast! So I ended up at Grandma's Restaurant!…read more Got the corned beef hash & eggs. Asked for the hash browns to be extra crispy. The portion was good enough for me to make it two meals, since I usually don't splurge too much on breakfast. Definitely would come back to try the other items on the menu! Service was great!

An absolute gem here in Oceanside. From the food to the vibe, this place hits all the marks. I came…read moreby during the Friday rush of Memorial Day weekend, and even with the hustle and bustle, the moment you step inside, you're transported into a beautifully decorated, creative space that instantly puts you at ease. The staff was top-notch professional, friendly, and welcoming. From the hostess to the servers, everyone made the experience smooth and enjoyable. The Hawaiian-inspired menu was a highlight. I really enjoyed the poke bowl and the fries they were flavorful and satisfying. My berry smoothie was refreshing, and my wife loved her coffee. The layout of the hotel and the patio area is stunning open, stylish, and perfect for relaxing. All the photos I posted say it best this place doesn't just serve good food, it delivers a whole experience. Highly recommend!

This place is a chill restaurant at the bottom floor of a hotel. Having lived in the area my life,…read moreI never thought to come here until my friend visiting from out of town decided that we should go, and I'm glad she did! Very cozy and well decorated, the folks who work here are also very sweet and helpful. The environment was chatty and my friend and I had an espresso martini and I had one of their kombuchas, which were both solid. I got the fish tacos and my friend got the pork fries, and honestly I feel like the food was just okay. The portions were smaller than anticipated, the fish tacos and chips were both very dry. I didn't try my friend's food but she reported them being really good, so this is likely a one-off thing! Overall, would recommend for someone who is visiting Oceanside.