We decided to dine out for the first time in a while. 'Hungry Hunter' has been our go-to for great prime rib. We also like the table side salad bar. I ordered prime rib with steamed broccoli. The broccoli wasn't cooked and was over seasoned with celery seed. When I mentioned it to the manager he simply apologized but didn't really offer a solution or alternative. The ladies' room was dirty and all of the trash cans were overflowing with paper towels. Sadly the Hungry Hunter has succumbed to COVID like so many other once nice establishments. read more

We just love this place. We usually sit in the bar. Excellent happy hour and a cool staff

We have been wanting to try this place forever! Tonight, we finally made time. We were lucky enough to get "Kristin" as our waitress. She was very attentive and fast. A big party came in after us, but she still managed to check-in with us and make sure we were good. The food was great. The atmosphere was great. We will definitely be back! read more

Tonight made me really sad. I've been going to Hunter Steakhouse for over 20 years and I was so disappointed. I haven't been since pre-pandemic--I ordered the filet mignon, but received what must've been one of the thinnest, most worst cuts. Our waitress was wonderful and our first round of drinks was delicious--two tito's martinis. After we asked about the way the steak was cooked and what cut it was when it was brought out to us, they kindly offered to get us a new one. When the waitress and then manager go to the computer to put in our order we hear the bartender snickered, "baseball cut hahahaha" so we weren't sure what to expect. Then, we order our drinks and we get gin martinis this time instead of vodka martinis. Overall, it was pretty sad. We love this place and were devastated. read more

I've never been to hungry hunters until now and I was a tad bit disappointed. It was a friends birthday and she reserved a room for up to 20 people and the first let down happened to have been with the service! Our server was Melissa-she was such a sweet lady and really tried to attend to us as much as she could but serving a table of 20 and having to wait tables in the main restaurant was too much for anyone to handle. They were definitely understaffed-and it was on a Sunday. The hostess was delivering our plates and it was just hectic! Bottomless mimosas...if you're going to advertise them make sure you have enough bottles chilled and someone on hand to pour at all times. Sunday brunch means wildin' out so next time be prepared. I mean we did have a reservation specifically set for brunch time (hint hint)! The food...I ordered the tri tip breakfast burrito and wasn't satisfied at all! It was cold, bland, and all wrong. Maybe next time add salsa inside the burrito or I don't even know! Something just didn't work and it cost $14 for that! Everyone in our party wasn't too thrilled about their food either. :( maybe next time. I'll come again to give it another chance.... read more

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Really a poor quality steak house, do not expect anything fancy. The steak was fatty and not properly cooked, the sides not fresh and the service seriously lacking. Decor dated, the entire place in need of an overhaul. Prices are expensive for the quality served, very disappointing and not worth returning. read more

The food here was great and our server was very sweet and doing her best but there were only two servers and the place was packed. I would imagine hunters is experiencing the same staffing shortage everyone else is so I won't hold it against them. I recommend! read more

Old school steak place that, according to the sign, has been around since 1970. The inside needs to be updated but overall the food was good. My friend and I came here for Restaurant Week since it's close to work for both of us. They offered a $20, $30, and $40 menu, each with plenty of food. I did the $20 with Sirloin Steak as my main course and my friend did the $30 with Rib-Eye as his main. Both meals came with an appetizer, sides for the entree and a dessert. We both had so much food! We got the potato skins appetizer (nice and crispy with melty cheese and bacon) and for sides Me: Cesar salad, mashed potatoes and mixed veggies Him: Clam chowder ($1 extra), wild rice pilaf and mixed veggies Being that this place is a steak house, I'd say the most important part of the meal was the meat and Hunter delivered. I asked for mine medium-well and my friend asked for his medium-rare. Both cooked to perfection. Our meals were nothing fancy but everything tasted good and a great value for what we paid. Thumbs up for Hunter Steakhouse read more

Hunter Steakhouse - The delish potato skins. Sadly the only photo I took because I was too hungry to wait to eat my steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is like a Black Angus, but not as good. And Black Angus is not that good. I am mad at myself for wasting the one night that I had free during SD Restaurant Week at this place. My friend Sandi F. reviewed it, and my boyfriend used to come here years ago...I get the feeling that Happy Hour in the Bar during football season is the way to go...good HH prices, and I am sure from what I saw tonight, awesome people watching. But for dinner, yuck. Off the $20 Restaurant Week Menu, I ordered the Top Sirloin. It did not look like any Top I've ever ordered, was long and skinny like a NY but also thin. And I ordered it Medium Rare, it was Medium Well. Boyfriends Salmon was pretty good, so I picked at both. I was not going to ruin dinner more by sending my overcooked steak back while he waited and his food got cold or he ate solo...that situation sucks. So tough as shoe leather Top Sirloin stayed at the table. The seaonal vegetables are the standard mix of likely frozen carrots/cauliflower/zucchini. About 90% carrots, all overcooked. Salmon with wild rice was good, we got one shrimp cocktail (3 shrimp. Really?) and the potato skins...those were the 2 options from the restaurant week menu. Both just ok. Seemed like frozen Costco shrimp out of a bag, the potato skins were as all are, simple, fine whatever. Stella and the Hunter Ale (Red Hook) were $5 each. The fixed menu for the special came with dessert, we got a slice of carrot cake (decent) and the flourless chocolate cake with "raspberry sauce" (not great) the sauce is raspberry syrup out of a bottle, I recognize it from years of working in restaurants...it's the stuff they use to decorate dessert plates with fancy designs. Tastes like fake raspberry, I suppose. Service was just ok. She was nice, not super attentive, and at the end when I said to tell the kitchen that my steak was med-well not med-rare, she sort of responded like she could tell and was hoping I wouldn't say anything. Was not surprised or overly apologetic...and just told me that "dessert comes free with the fixed special menu if that is any consolation" I don't think I will return unless my BF or Sandi F. drag me into the bar for the HH which I will Yelp the shit out of if I return of course. read more

I always have a five star meal here but the takeout only has caused quality to suffer. I recieved a Denny,s bagged salad instead of the quality salad with all the toppings. No bread, not enough Ajus for the prime rib. Won't return until indoor dining is back read more

Okay! Who totally wants to be a secret ghost hunter? I do! I do! I must admit my initial reasoning for coming to this steakhouse was because I read about the haunting this place has from the "Weird California" book. I was excited to dine in this historical place and possibly see a ghost or two haha! I think I waited for the perfect timing to attend because San Diego's Restaurant had it on the list! What I ordered: Appetizer: Potato Skins (4 pieces with cheese and chives) Salad: Cesar Salad Main Course: Salmon with mixed steamed vegetables Dessert: Carrot Cake My total.....Drum roll please!!!!! $20.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that is a steal compared to their regular prices I would of easily spend almost triple. The food was good I wouldn't say out of this world but well proportioned, fresh, and flavorful. The only negative I would give is the carrot cake was not so good. Instead of cream cheese it tasted like imitation icing and the cake seemed not to be fresh. I took two bites and was done. The service was pleasant and they did answer my questions about the ghost adventure stories I have read about :) The place is old in rustic I must admit but it would be nice not to have to see all the cob webs on the lighting from the walls. We were seated on the second floor at a table that say four and there was plenty of space. Very neat place, maybe needs some spring cleaning and revamping of dessert....And as much as my eyes wandered no special ghost appearances were made :) read more

My boyfriend and I had a pleasant dinner on a weekday here. We arrived and the parking lot was pretty full, and it has a different perspective of Buena Vista Lagoon. Beautiful! I made a reservation using the OpenTable app, and it worked out well. There may not have been a crowd, but we were seated immediately. Right when we sat down, the waitress asked us what we would like to drink. On point. I like it. We both opted for Restaurant Week's menu special because you just can't beat the deal that was offered, but plus, it was our first time there so why not have a good sampling of what Hunter Steakhouse has to offer? I ordered the shrimp cocktail and boyfriend ordered the potato skins. Three jumbo shrimps may not look like it's enough, but along with their yummy bread, it was perfect. The potato skins weren't so bad either. We both ordered sirloin steak with a side of baked potato and wild rice pilaf, respectively. I ordered mine Medium Rare and it was delicious! At first, I thought I needed steak sauce, but as I was cutting further into it, it was not needed at all! The side of vegetables wasn't seasoned, but add a little salt and pepper, and it was fine. Our drinks were refilled about 3 times throughout our meal and that was great. My mom taught me that's how you define good service-- if her iced tea is always filled, with extra ice. The dessert was fine, the chocolate cake was a little too chocolatey for me and probably would've enjoyed the carrot cake a bit more. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Hunter Steakhouse. May be a good spot for special occasions. The decor wasn't even that bad.. Very old school, but there's good housekeeping and there were no rips in our booth chairs, no spider webs in the corners.. We surprisingly didn't mind it. read more

I would give this place a 10 if I could but five stars will do... This is me and my son's ultimate favorite place to go.. they have the best steaks I have ever had The service is always friendly and never a mistake... This is certainly a hidden gem.. read more

The last time I dined at hunter was over 15 years ago. The decor was essentially the same, very quaint and rustic. Bar located on the bottom floor with dining room above. Since the location is convenient, we decided to try this place for brunch. Honestly, it's not bad! Prices are very reasonable. All brunch items were $20 or less (the most expensive item being the 7oz prime rib item). With brunch, I would recommend the bottomless mimosas for just $3. I had the croissant with egg and cheese ($8) which came with fruit and potatoes. It was a costco sized croissant nicely buttered with a nice portion of eggs n sides. Not bad considering you will leave with a full tummy and a nice buzz for under $15. Also since this place was not busy for a Sunday, there's absolutely no waiting. Side note: hubby had the standard cut prime rib and said it wasn't bad. This place is recommended if looking for a quick seating in a quiet atmosphere for reasonably priced, good food (for brunch). read more

Bad food ,party of 4 omelets overcook Cold tea and old coffee They didn't want to listen my complaint read more

If you can over look the rundown decor and dirty floors and tables the crab was excellent along with the table side salad bar. The New York was nothing to write home to Mom about. The side were just ok. read more

First time my husband and I have been out for over a year. Came at the same time as easier mask and our 45th anniversary. Everyone was lovely and welcoming. All staff wore masks. Food was delicious and plentiful. Zack, our server was very nice and attentive. Grand evening. read more

Went here for restaurant week. While waiting for my friends I decided to go to the bar. To my dismay, their bar tender was rude and not professional at all. I ask questions about their happy hour and he just gave me the menu instead of explaining it to me and walked away (and to think the place had only a few customers). My Drink had hardly any liquor in it for the price I paid for too...Oh if your under age come here Coz they never checked anyones IDs. Which btw is the law....smh As the night progresses...They had some unruly customers who I guess were regulars ( judging from their interaction with the staff) were loud and made some of the customers feel uncomfortable. Sadly, the staff and bar tender didn't do anything about it and just completely ignore the situation. All I can say is, if you want to go to this bar for happy hour.. Forget it..Take your money else where before coming here for dinner. Don't waste your money at their bar with rude staff, and a bar tender who's not professional and lack social skills. read more

Hunter Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great place to eat, order to go, and catering. Great customer services and clean environments. I highly recommend this place to everyone because even though I only went here one time I love it and I love the friendly employees who are nice to their customers at all times. Their food is %100 awesome and great. Thanks hunter steak house. read more

We eat here weekly. The food is excellent. The service is superb, Dina in particular provides exemplary attention to us. The ambiance is calming, soothing, relaxing and enjoyable. We highly recommend the filet mignon, prime rib and the tri-tip (lunch Wednesdays) special. The tableside salad bar is a cool feature! read more

The previous reviews were spot on, and I went in with open eyes. The food was solid, but unexciting. You can probably guess that they've had the same decor, same menu, and same location since 1970. This is by no means a bad thing. I think they are a bit pricey for what they offer, but the food is good, and the local ads always carry coupons, which definitely helps. I enjoyed my steak and baked potato, but if I had been looking for something to take a guest out to, this might not have been my first choice. It's not impressive, but it fills you up and makes a good meal I'll definitely be back (as long as I have a coupon!). read more

We arrived at Hunters Steakhouse in anticipation of a great prime rib. We were disappointed from the outset. Although we had a reservation for 6 they seemed confused about where to seat us...moved us to a table too small for 6 then moved us back. Service was very slow...probably 20 minutes to get a glass of wine. Food service was also very slow and one of our party received the wrong order. She ate it anyway and although the server offered a free dessert, it was disappointing. My prime rib was the biggest disappointment though. Had ordered medium rare on the medium side and it arrived blood red and very sinewy and fatty. Requested sour cream for my baked potato, which never came. It was also a very noisy restaurant...could barely carry on a conversation., Restrooms were poorly maintained...paper towel scattered everywhere. Altogether a big disappointment...we would not recommend. read more

I was so excited when I first got here and found out that it's history is hungry Hunter restaurant because my first job ever was a busboy in Lafayette California at hungry Hunter Our server was very friendly the fireplace was amazing I would give it five stars all day long Our steaks were just OK our baked potato was hard it was almost closing time and I didn't send the food back but now that I'm driving home leaving a review I wish I did I'm not sure if I would go back I'm still undecided was definitely a neat flashback seeing the salad bar and the funny thing when I was a busboy 35 years ago we used to leave a little salad bars at the table but I know they stopped doing it years later but it brought back fun memories read more

This has been and still is my favorite date night place. Good atmosphere, great food, and reasonably priced. Personally this is not a place that you should take young kids so it makes the perfect romantic date night. read more

From living in Texas the steaks were good but keep in mind it's not Ruth's Chris prices . Will recommend this place . Sides were good . read more

I'm pretty torn about this rating. My past experiences were better so that might have colored my experience tonight. We went to a birthday gathering for a friend downstairs in the bar. It's a little shabby, not too bad but a bit worn seeming. The stuffed mushrooms were good. The other small items were just okay. They weren't bad but weren't great. We ordered a bunch; potato skins, shrimp cocktail, skewers, sliders, calamari... The happy hour drinks were pretty watered down & not interesting or special. The bread is served warm & is quite good. I've always liked their salads served on the giant round plater. Usually I get the prime rib & baked potato & love it. Upstairs has an old school stake house feel & it a favorite treat when older relatives come to town. It is usually much quieter than the volume of the bar (which had mostly older people - it's not a bar "scene" - with 2 birthday gathering & two couples & was still loud.) I'll definitely go back but maybe not sit in the bar again. read more

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yes so good, super delicious! REAL FOOD! this place has a homey feel and a home styled flavors but plated elegantly cooking which is so needed in this day and age i love their cajun lamb chops and the calamari, the steak is delicious also . the food is consistently good and taste great. wonderful service and they remember the extra things i ask for even when i order on door dash! I highly recommend for happy hour also ! half off appetizers i def wish there were more restaurants that read more

Hunter Steakhouse use to be our favorite place to eat however the last two times we ate here plus last night the food was terrible. We thought well maybe the cooks were having a bad night but after the third time of bad food we felt it was time to write a review on the restaurant. I ordered a fillet Mignon steak, butterfly, well, like I had many times. The steak was dry, tasteless, did not taste like a quality meat, we were served half a roll of bread for two people, Salad lettuce was old not fresh, Croutons were stale I couldn't eat the salad. The bake potato was the only thing that was decent. My husband had a Ribeye steak, medium well he commented that the steak was a little tough, his salad was not fresh. Hunter use to serve the salad on a platter so we could choose what we wanted and it was all fresh unfortunately they don't do this anymore. The blinds on the window are broken, place could use some upgrades. Even with the dim lightening you can see how worn down it is. But most important this restaurant needs some decent cooks. The waitress was trying to keep up with 5 tables so she didn't time to ask us how the food was. We didn't say anything to the waitress about the food we paid the bill and left. We will not be back to eat here after the 3rd time we decided to find another steak house. read more

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE. It's Valentine's Day and I placed an order to go. They said 45 minutes. Showed up and they said it wasn't ready yet. After another hour of waiting around for my food the hostess says they lost my order and they didn't have any food ready for me. No one there was helpful and people were just standing around the whole time. 0 out of 5 stars. read more

Went on Thursday around 6:30and got a table for four right away. Had the ribeye and it was delicious. Wife had the mushroom chicken and raved about it. Service was on point and salad was perfect. Looking for old fashioned steakhouse look no further! read more

I feel bad for the staff during food week. A modified menu when you are carrying 4 courses to a table paying $20 a head. We were seated promptly, into a lovely old fashioned booth in this restaurant that is a year older than i am. Our server was incredibly professional and efficient. Our prawns were nice, the salad was the business. Our entrees were okay. Our deserts were "to go" but she put them on a plate first and we both took a little tasty nibble. Overall we had a really nice evening. Yes, we have had better food before but we had a really good time. One more thing about that salad bar, they bring it to you! I never saw that before, its cool read more

My family and I visited Hunter steakhouse last night for dinner. I must say that our entire experience was one that I will recommend to others. It was our first time going to dinner here, or any meal for for that matter. It was about a 15 minute wait on a Tuesday evening but no problem at all, we visited the bar for the last few minutes of happy hour. The cocktails were poured strong and the atmosphere was just right. I will tell you that our table is not one that is usually the easiest. With four adults, two of which expect cocktails fast and two children we can be difficult. Ashley was our server, she was absolutely fantastic. She described the steaks very well along with the table side salad, which we had a few questions about. Over overall experience was great, our service by Ashley was top notch and the food was definitely worth the bill. We will be back soon. read more

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I would have given Hunter Steakhouse five stars, but the outdoor seating was not the best. Celia was our server. She did an amazing job despite of the long wait time. Hopefully when COVID is over, we will return for the proper dine-in experience. read more

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You know compared to ratings, this place is great! And good value. It's not a Peter Lugers but it's a great way to place to fix that steak craving. I really enjoyed it. read more

Hunter Steakhouse - Happy Holidays at Hunter's Steakhouse. - Steakhouses Near Me - Oceanside, California

These folks rock!! My nearly 99 year old mother in law, whose favorite meal is prime rib was totally pleased! And that's tough to do!! Plus the wait staff were so accommodating. And for a high end steakhouse, their menu offers were incredibly well priced, especially during the early dinner time!! read more

Hunter Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Oceanside, California

My husband and I met friends for dinner last Saturday night. We had a superb dinner - the steaks and baked potatoes were perfectly cooked. This restaurant gets everything right - from the bread to dessert. We were cordially greeted when we walked in the door. Our server, Lilly, was just wonderful - attentive and friendly. All of us enjoyed ourselves and we will be back soon for another delicious meal. read more

Update- The bar/lounge is great. Good bar food/apps and great bartenders. Just stay away from the dining room and do not, whatever you do, order a steak. read more

I came here for lunch, and had the prime rib sandwich. The place was nearly empty and very quiet at 1230 on a weekday. The staff was friendly. The sandwich was great; I wasn't sure it needed mushrooms, but they were good, I'm picky when it comes to prime rib and this was quite good, served as an open-faced sandwich on parmesan bread. I'm not sure that I really needed the bread starter and honey butter too, but I ate them. They did have one lunch special (spoken, and I'm glad they mention the price!) Would be more likely to come back if they had a lunch menu. read more

We came here for Father's Day and the older blonde lady who took our orders was really really nice. However, the chubby Mexican girl with dyed curly hair and dark roots who brought our food orders out seemed really annoyed that she had to do her job. She was impatient and had an attitude and bad vibe altogether. I noticed it in the restaurant and didn't say anything but on our drive home my wife mentioned it in the car and I told her that I felt the same way. Me and my wife ordered the same thing which is the rib eye. I ordered mine medium rare and hers was medium. But her steak came out more pink than mine. My steak was cooked medium well instead of medium rare but it had decent flavor. When it came to my wife's steak it was super bland like it was cooked with 5 grains of salt so she had to ask for A1 steak sauce which is a sad sad thing to do to a steak. Kinda stingy on the portions of the side. I got like 1/4 cup of rice pilaf and the veggies tasted like frozen veggies cooked in microwave. Our experience would've been okay even with so-so food but the girl who brought our food ruined our Father's Day lunch. read more

We went with a big group of friends, and despite hearing other reviews, we went in with an open mind. The restaurant could use a major overhaul. It's very dated, and I could see cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. A couple of chairs at our table were broken and had to be replaced. The food was not very good at all. The salad was dripping in dressing. I ordered a filet mignon (after having to send my chicken dish back). I asked for no pink in the middle, and it was barely cooked. The au gratin potatoes were very heavy on the cream and loaded with onions. My husband ordered a porterhouse that was overcooked, and the manager said he should cut towards the middle as that's where it was pink. He sent it back and got a filet that was also so so. I didn't get the dessert I ordered either. The server, Darian, was very nice and patient for having not having any help with a large group. We spent $76 on less than mediocre food, won't be going back. read more