Sweet dive bar now open in the O ! Typical dive bar eats.. pizza, burgers, wings etc. with very decent pricing. Food was flavorful and in large portions. The entire staff was very cool and impressed me how well they took care of our party, especially for a dive bar. They had a ton of beers from local breweries on tap. Glad to see businesses supporting each other in this format. Old school arcade games, bowling and pin ball machines kept us pretty entertained (only downside was not enough places to set your beer while you play) , like I stated before all for a decent price! Overall place was legit and can't wait to come back. read more

Fat Joe's O'side - Sports Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Funnest bar in town! Pinball + Beer + sports + good service. The place has great staff and patrons, always clean. read more

More of a 3.5 star. Great spot to catch a game. Can get a bit slow when it gets packed. Games are a fun touch. Beers were cold and food was decent. Overall a fun bar with above average food for this type of spot. read more

I really tried to like Fat Joe's, but after their deceptive tactics I'm done. Side note, I have only ordered take out through DoorDash, so maybe in person would be different. On DoorDash when ordering a burrito or wrap, you are forced to add salsa and sour cream with your order. There is an extra fee for these. You can't move on to the next section of ordering without selecting salsa and sour cream. Sucks but fine whatever. I always write in the notes no sour cream and every single time there is sour cream in my food. Not to mention the rice and beans suck so add that with the sour cream I didn't want and my burrito tasted terrible. Definitely won't be ordering again. read more

Fat Joes is a fat no. Some of the arcade games don't work and the price to play is too expensive. Service is slow. read more

Good selection of games , but I do not suggest this place. I had ordered food & a drink , they asked to leave my tab open I said no because I wasn't going to order anything else. Two days letter I check my bank account and I had 8 different charges for both days on my card being used here. On top of this the workers here have a terrible attitude and the service isn't any better. Highly DO NOT recommend. read more

Just what Oceanside needed! This place is awesome! It is almost like the new and improved "Cheers!" The service is awesome! The digs are awesome! The burgers are great! The vide is perfect! This place really took the time to make an awesome intimate sports bar that is complete with a mini bowling alley! Arcade games, bowling alley, beer, food, and awesome people - we don't need anything more! Make sure to stop by! read more

This was my second night at Fat Joes, in a row. The first night was a good time 3/18/222 up until midnight. The bartender was friendly and recommended me some drinks that were great, played some pinball and had a great time. The next night 3/19/22 I came right back to find a different bartender, ( but same blonde woman (bar back) with an attitude like she is better than everyone) serving me. I got the same drink as the night before which was still great. This time I found a sign on the machine that dispenses quarters for the arcade and pinball machine games reading out of quarters. This was a special event for me and I wanted to play pinball machines so I had a friend of mine drive me to a nearby laundry mat to get quarters since they were "out". It became very clear to me that as 12 midnight was approaching that the staff of Fat Joes was VERY adamant that they closed at 12 midnight. Nobody in my party was drunk or intoxicated where getting us out by midnight was going to be a problem, but the staff had a different idea. We were told (since we had gotten and gotten quarters elsewhere) that they were closing and that we needed to wrap up. This was at 1145pm. 15 minutes before they close. normally this would not have been a major issue had we not gone across the city for quarters they "didn't have" but since we did make the venture because of the special event it bothered me that we were told they are closed at 1150 pm. Again, I understand drunk people can be a nightmare to deal with and difficult to get out of an establishment, we are NOT those people. However, when your business says you close at 12 midnight, it should be THAT. Fat Joes is NOT the place. The blonde female began to raise her voice with authority that they were closed. This was at 1155 pm. I'm mid game of my pinball machine. Again, if I was past closing time this wouldn't be a review, but you are "OPEN" and you're kicking me out. This made me think that these employees are MORE concerned with closing at 12 midnight than they are making sure their customers had a good night and were taken care of. Additionally, a business that promotes itself as an arcade, is suddenly "out of quarters" on a Saturday night? Hmmm......sounds like the employees are more concerned with getting out EARLY than they are with making the business money. If I were the owner of those machines I would be pissed. Having some employees cutting my profits off because they don't want to deal with customers at the end of the night. Again, If I were one of those customers that is a nightmare or anyone other than a person that would leave right when you ACTUALLY closed, I wouldn't be here, yet here I am. I would HIGHLY suggest going somewhere else to spend your money. Employees should value money being brought into the establishment, not discouraging it. I also must note this was my SECOND time being here and my first time was a GREAT one but after leaving this last time I was extremely bothered by the service provided and it seemed very sketchy. I do hope to hear from the business but until then I would avoid this place, just my 2 cents. read more

Andrew did not come up to us once. We've never been here before. We did not know we had to order at a different place other than our side of the bar. He didn't say hi, get us a drink, and was quite unfriendly. He acted as if we were never there. No eye contact. Never experienced this at a bar top before. My friends and I are bartenders. The food was amazing but when it comes to the service don't expect someone come up to you and let you know how to order your food and drinks especially if you're sitting at the bar read more

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Unfortunately more than half of their games don't work. ATM is out of order and as for the games... No bowling, no basketball and only 4 out of 9 machines work. Already cashed out $20 so attempted to check and lost $8. The air hockey turns on but nothing floats like it should so I would say that it is 50% working. The puck and pushing device sticks. Drinks are good though. read more

Fun place for parents to enjoy a brew, while kids run around playing video games. Pizza and wings were good, service was great.

great selection of pinball machines but it seems like they aren't being given the attention they need and deserve by the operators, many issues with the machines leaving some unplayable. The place is a decent bar with good music and service, but skip if you're just looking for pinball. read more

I will never come here again. I'm with a group of 5. We Show up at 11:15 PM, (45 mins before they close) A RUDE waitress CONFRONTS us at the door, as though she were upset we even tried to come into the business (45 mins before they close). "We did last call, thanks" (in a really rude tone) Me: "can we order food" "Nope. Kitchen closed" Me: "45 mins before you close?" "Yep. Bye" Me: "the service is obviously shitty here anyways." "Yep, bye." I order food to go from here at least once a week. Bye, Fat Joe's. You already have a reputation for having shady people working here and shady business dealings. No other bars in Oceanside like you guys, I wonder why? read more

The pizza here was really good but the salad wasn't fresh. I got Joe's special and a crasher salad.

Kick AsS place! The ABSOLUTE BEST CARNITAS TACOS and the coldest beer!! The place has got it all from lots of televisions to all the craZy pinball games and bowling!! Wow!! Great hangout and a perfect place to unwind! read more

My favorite place to order food from. So good! Had the Caritas grilled cheese for the first time and love it!

not impressed..i ordered a burger fries and beer..the burger's bread was stail,the fries tasted like old grease and the beer was semi cold..its Thursday,theres no waitresses so we ha to get in line to order anything..and there playing some sad ass country music.. read more

Horrible... an employee said they were closed when we got there at around 11:15 when they actually close at 12... she was so rude. Please DONT GO THERE! She was literally confrontational with us and upset at the fact we even walked in the door. No food and no drinks and they won't even let you in 45 mins before they close? Too many other places in Oceanside to go to. read more

Great place and great food! Beautiful atmosphere and environment. Local Family owned restaurant everyone needs to try. Yummy read more

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Showed up 30 minutes before closing for a drink and as we walked in they turned the lights off in the front of restaurant where there were other patrons sitting leaving them to look around. As we walked closer to the bar they started putting bar stools up next to patrons, so they wouldn't have to serve us. I even heard one of the patrons at the bar say "You guys don't want the business?" Disappointed. read more

Horrible, went last night ordered wings and they never brought my order. Went back to the bar reminded them and they still never came out. Went back for the third time to the bar, they waitress mentioned they must have lost the order. I asked for refund. They didn't even offer to comp me free wings after forgetting twice. Shitty customer service. And I'm never one to complain. read more

We found this new little gem in the local paper. Brand new place with 50 beers on draft. Well we must go and check it out. Went at night with hubby and they had a great beer selection ( We are considered IPA snobs) they were all top notch. We went for the Societe pupil and artifix no name. The next day we went back for lunch after finding a coupon for free app. Wow the burgers!! Holy S@&T! Maybe the best I have had! I had western and hubby had turkey.we split wings but I did like all the coating on them. Next time I'll try to see if they come naked with sauce. But they were hot buffalo which I love ..Still no kids but they would had fun on the arcade games if they were with us. Defiantly worth a visit. read more

Fat Joe's O'side - Sports Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Really awesome spot! Came in for dinner with our 4 and 7 year old and they did some bowling and played a bunch of video games while we waited for food! Bar tenders were friendly and helpful. The wings were crispy and delicious and the California burritos were massive. The whole family was happy. Glad to have a spot like this in oside read more

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Great burgers, I'll be back to try the pizza. Relaxed atmosphere with lots of Tvs. Lots of throwback video games & mini bowling to enjoy. Parking in rear, easy to miss their sign on coast hwy. Enjoy some good times with friends or family here read more

I find this place to be a very family friendly, and the hospitality is good. I love their personal pizzas.

This place has a cool idea, but, the service was genuinely so terrible. I didn't want to believe the other reviews, but, finding a menu was impossible and the bartender was talking to friends with a line of 6 people waiting for to order. read more

SOOO GOOD. food is so amazing and the atmosphere is dope. my only problem is ive never gone to fat joes and had a nice bartender / ( cashier ). a friend of mine says its because theyre nicer to locals, but ive lived here my whole life so i dont think thats the problem. the food is top teir and they have a good selection on tap! they just need to be a lil nicer. read more

Came here for a late night bite and ordered the carne asada fries. They were delicious! Fries were crispy, meat and salsa had flavor. 10/10 would recommend. read more

We love the games here, the food, the drinks the tvs. and our favvvvorite bartender CARLOS! as long as he's here we will always come back!

Don't order to go, not sure why but several times we have been here and felt bothersome. So we won't be back but the got good wings I will miss. read more

Best family pizza place and sports bar in north county. I grew up in Cardiff, this place is what pizza port was like growing up. Get a couple of quarters, some pizza, watch the padres lose and go home. I don't know what more you could want on a sunny day. Very affordable for the cost conscious. They are busy for a reason. read more

Who ever thought of putting pinball, Mario kart, and a mini bowling alley in a place to drink beer is a genus. He\she should be the next president. read more

Fat Joe's is a nice new addition to Coast Hwy. Parking over there can be tricky at some restaurants but it's pretty good at Joe's. This is a really fun place to go for bar food, drinks, and games. There are a bunch old school arcade games, mini basketball, air hockey, and even a mini bowling ally. It's kind of a bummer because each time I have gone the bowling has been occupied by little kids. The menu is just bar food but it's actually good and you get pretty big portions, especially considering the price. read more

Updated review. Great Pinball Great Drinks Great Food Great Service Great Pinball (yes again) Tried another pizza, compared to the one we had the first week of opening... It was very good. Great crust and toppings. The food here continues to impress me. The Beer selection is nice. and the weekly specials are an extra reason to keep me coming back to eat. But the most important part of the review... They have the newest pinball machines, all of them are in very good shape. I like that they moved the loud air hockey table to the front... This allows me to focus on pinball and beer. Thanks For the great place, now open one in Carlsbad. read more

Yes I definitely went again. I had my Thursday family dinner with my sister here again. Love the atmosphere, customer service and the food of course. Never disappointed. My fav is the tater tots I know it seems like something so simple but they make them perfectly crunchy. Must try. read more

Fat Joe's O'side - Food!!!! Yummy!!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food really good - wings great - Caesar salad really good, fish tacos were good, fries totally awesome! Fun ambiance, plenty of sports playing all around you, staff really nice. read more

My hubby and I ordered one of their awesome pizzas, and it's pretty darn delicious. The atmosphere in the places is very chill during the day, but definitely looks like somewhere I'd want to hangout on the weekends. They have arcade games and indoor bowling. read more

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Love this addition to the neighborhood. Especially that it's walking distance from home. It's a great little spot to watch sports, each good food, and enjoy inexpensive drinks! They have a ton of tv's and oldschool arcade games and a mini bowling alley. It's definitely a fun place for adults and kids. They have a bar area with a good amount of bar seats with a small cocktail area, then a drop down dining area with picnic tables that are great for families and groups to get together. Staff is always great. Adam, Danny & the owner Marcus are always friendly faces to see. They only have beer, wine & cider as of now but I am highly anticipating them getting their liquor license soon! And they are always adding new items to their food menu to improve it. Their carne asada street tacos and tater tots are a couple of my favorites. Simple, yet delicious. Go check them out!! read more

Great draft list amazing food excellent prices! You get more here than most places in Oceanside! And the flavors are on point! I got a Alesmith 394 pale ale and a bacon cheese burger pepper jack cheese and onion rings can't wait! read more

Fat Joe's O'side - Great draft list mid town right on the 101 - Sports Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

This place rocks! We recently booked a charity event there and the staff handled it with class, pride and proffesionalism that was way beyond what they "had" to do. Thank you fat Joe's you guys are really a great representation of what oside / south o is really about. And try the wings. Because they were BOMB! read more