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    Grandma's Restaurant

    3.9 (206 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Steak n' eggs. Steak is complete gristle.
    Lee S.

    Pros: Foodserver is very nice, funny, happy, works HARD and takes an accurate order. Food is aesthetically pleasing. Bathroom was clean. Cook makes food EXACTLY how ordered. Cons: Steak was COMPLETELY inedible. Usually I am cursed with the gristlely steak. This was my boyfriend's turn. I have NEVER seen him have to spit bites out into his napkin before. He could not find one edible bite, sadly. (Steak and eggs.) My pancake sandwich had no flavor. Pancakes were blah. I didn't even take the leftover home. And I generally LOVE pancakes. We were never checked on, (server was working alone and busy, so I understand.) Indifferent: We didn't notice anything scream 'Grandma'. Unclear of the name. Seems to have a good patronage. Especially from Veterans visiting the VA. Ammends: When Server brought the bill, he inquired about the meals. I politely mentioned the inedible steak. He kindly removed $10 off the bill. With all of the MANY restaurant options in the area, sadly, we made the wrong choice of where to spend our money. No reason to return.

    Pork Chops
    Greg P.

    This is Grandmas new location. They haven't been open very long but the new location is great! Patio is right in front. Same great staff is here at the new place. Glad they are still in business! Come check out their great home cooked meals like Roast Turkey Dinner! Save room for their delicious

    Breakfast sandwhich, teddy bear pancake with chocolate chips inside SOS over biscuits with gravy.

    Great food amazing service. Very kid friendly and make cool versions of the food to peak their interest. Potatos are fresh not frozen bulk stuff from Sysco or US Foods. And the coffee can be drank black because it actually has flavor and isn't super acidic.

    Kids Teddy Bear Pancake, egg, bacon
    Haley L.

    Great breakfast and friendly service! I really liked the vegetarian omelette. Loaded with lots of veggies and cheese. The home fries are very good. My kids got the teddy bear pancakes with egg and bacon. Their sausage links are great. They kept our coffee full. We'll be back, thanks!

    Belgium waffle with added strawberries & whip cream
    Becky T.

    We decided to try this place out after a soccer game at the So Cal fields. Cute little hidden restaurant. Very inviting staff. The food was delicious. We cleaned out plates! I recommend you try it out.

    Half order of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and crispy bacon.

    Fast and friendly service. We were in town for a concert at Frontwave Arena and decided to try this place as it was near our hotel. The French toast and biscuits and gravy were delicious. I would highly recommend.

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    The service was good. The food unfortunately was not. The cod was so tough, it couldn't be eaten.

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    Very good breakfast experience with tasty waffle, eggs and bacon. Perfect to get the day going.

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    Prices have gone way up totally over priced now for same basic food, bland and the place itself isnt kept up

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    Finney's Crafthouse - Oceanside

    Finney's Crafthouse - Oceanside

    4.1
    (422 reviews)
    4.1 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!

    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.

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    Finney's Crafthouse - Oceanside
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    Campfire

    4.3
    (3.1k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$$

    We were on our way to San Diego and stayed in Carlsbad for couple of days and dined here!…read more This restaurant truly sticks to the full "campfire" experience within its name. You are first greeted with a campfire smell as soon as you reach the entrance, and indoor the cooks and the staff along with the seating build on this ambience. This the campfire food, we ordered the broccoli in-house specialty which was truly great and filling alone for 4 people. We also ordered the Ribeye, with the $18 side of gratin potatoes which were great and campfire style. We also had the fish of the day which I recommend skipping. The staff went over and beyond with the service. If we ever come back, we would not get the ribeye and fish again though. Will likely get the broccoli again and try the chicken "campfire style".

    I had a great time at this restaurant. Took a spot in the corner at the bar, I was dining solo,…read morevery trendy restaurant, not necessarily fancy by any means, just very hip, very cool. Their mocktail menu awesome. Not all people drink alcohol and sometimes people that don't still want a fun refreshing drink, so appreciate that. I ordered their upper east side, which was mint, cucumber, blue majik (whatever that is) soda and citrus. It was absolutely delicious. They had other really interesting sounding mocktails too, like there was actually thought put into a drink that didn't contain alcohol. I was visiting Carlsbad for the first time and wanted to check out as many restaurants as I could in my short time here so I just ordered something small to get the experience of this place. I chose the crudo: yellowtail, amarillo, charred tomato and guava. The dish was gorgeous, stunning, beautiful and tasted divine. Presentation so on point, flavors, freshness, just so yum. The bartender was so great as well, we made small talk and he told me that if I was into non-alcoholic drinks and fish that I should check out Jeune et Jolie next so I did just that. Appreciated the friendly conversation, great atmosphere and stellar food and drink. Will definitely come back here next time I have an opportunity to visit. Also, they have Baked Alaska on their menu. Imagine that around a cozy fire? Sign me up for that.

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    I have no idea what this was, but it has plantain.
    I have no idea what this was, but it has plantain.
    Broccoli (whole head) delicious!
    Broccoli (whole head) delicious!
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    Nick's On State

    Nick's On State

    4.5
    (982 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Oh my goodness - the quality, the service, the ambience ALL top tier!!…read more* First we were able to wait for a spot at the bar open up only took about 5 mins which was great and ordered drinks being pregnant a really good quality mocktail is such a treat. The Spiced Guava was truly divine. For appetizer we did the deviled eggs 10/10 lightly fried perfection and the big kicker was the Bistro Plate special *$29* for petite 4oz filet mignon, cup of soup if the day (was French onion and it was creamy delight), the petite side salad, and garlic toast. SUCH a good deal and wonderful quality. We finished with the butter cake it came out very warm and matched with the cold ice cream perfection. Also shout out Claudia for taking such good care of us!! * Truly was a wonderful experience already have a reservation to go back! Run don't walk.

    Updated Review: I…read morewent back today after the manager personally invited me to give the restaurant another try, and I'm glad I did. I'm happy to say it was definitely worth coming back, and I would recommend giving this restaurant a chance. I ordered the rigatoni with the spicy sauce, and it was delicious. My fiancé had the prime rib dip, and he really enjoyed it as well. We also started with the spinach artichoke dip, which was absolutely excellent and one of our favorite parts of the meal. Overall, I'm really glad we gave it another shot. The food was great, and this visit completely changed my opinion.

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    View from dining room showing the bar and kitchen where the glass windows are.
    View from dining room showing the bar and kitchen where the glass windows are.
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    Butter cake
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    Mission Ave Bar and Grill

    Mission Ave Bar and Grill

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.9 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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    Best Short Rib Grilled Cheese in Oceanside, CA
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    Tower39 Rooftop Lounge

    Tower39 Rooftop Lounge

    4.3
    (190 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    It's the 1st day of Summer and I wanted to spend a lot of time outdoors soaking up the sunshine…read more What a perrrfect time to finally go to the Tower39 Rooftop Lounge! I wanted to go there for the longest especially for Happy Hour. When I got up there, I was amazed at the ocean views and pleasantly surprised it wasn't crowded during this beauuutiful late afternoon. I picked my spot to sit then stood in line while looking over the front-n-back menu. Everything sounded good but I wanted something fresssh and summery. The friendly staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful in my decision to keep it Summer related. Not too long afterwards, my order came out. Looove the quick service! Both female bartenders were slaying it as soon as the line grew. It was niiice to see the world cup on the t.v. screen. I enjoyed watching it while I ate my yummy food and watched the magical sunset. More people showed up closer to the golden hour. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this coastal hot spot to the Yelp Community!!

    Great spot, but no service. You have to go up to the bar to order which is a bummer. It would be my…read morego-to spot if they had servers. They recently updated their seating as well, to super comfortable seats. The food was really good as well! We had the shareable fondue, the prosciutto flatbread, the quesadilla, and one of their salads, and the food was delicious! Overall recommend this spot, but really wish they would add service or bring back the QR codes to order from the table. Plus you can't beat that gorgeous view of the beach and palm trees.

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    Tower39 Rooftop Lounge Seating
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    Tower39 Rooftop Bar
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    Yard House

    Yard House

    3.8
    (922 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    We came to the Yardhouse on a Saturday night in May and there was no wait for two outside. It was…read moregood weather, the staff was friendly and we got seated right away. So we ordered the Nashville Hot chicken & Pancakes, side salad, and the Mediterranean Salmon, za'atar crusted. The food was good. The salmon dish was very flavorful, since it has all sorts of spices, tabbouleh, tomatoes, and kale. It was so filling, I could only eat half of it. My boyfriend enjoyed the hot chicken and pancakes. I got a taste. Very good.

    I've been to Yard House several times over the years, including last night. It's in a great spot at…read morethe mall near the movie theater, and there's plenty of parking plus lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff has always been friendly, and it's definitely a fun place to meet up for drinks. But honestly, I really don't understand the hype around the food here. I don't think I've ever actually liked a meal I've ordered, let alone loved one. Every time I give it another chance, I leave disappointed. Last night I ordered the steak bowl and it had almost no flavor. It also came with a ton of large broccoli stems that were undercooked and woody. For $25, it just wasn't worth it. At this point, if I come back, it'll probably only be for drinks or maybe happy hour apps.

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    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.
    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

    Grandma's Restaurant - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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