I had gotten an email wishing me a happy birthday and to come in for a FREE ENTREE. I was like, what!? 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! read more

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Mission Ave Bar and Grill is basically the type of place that says, "just one drink," and suddenly it'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 read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for a long time. We finally came here with a group to celebrate a birthday. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment all the way around. The service was odd. The guy would come and take drink orders for half our group disappear for no reason and then come back for the last few people. He did the same thing with the food ordering. We kept thinking he forgot the extra people. This could be overlooked if the food was good. However, the most disappointing thing was the food. We paid $32 for ribeye and mashed potatoes and it came out with a 1/4 inch thick steak that was more like carne asada. The shrimp and grits were meh. Brussel sprouts meh again. Tijuana caesar salad was ok. Pretty sure we won't be back. It was that bad. read more

Love this place. Had sliders last time I was here and thought I had written a review but I guess it was just on their receipt survey. Well, the sliders were delicious. The truffle French fries were GREAT! and I don't like fries. Brought my friend in and we shared a French toast with peanut butter. It was way too sweet and yet it was delicious. When ever I am in town I have to eat here. read more

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Was able to be seated right away with my party of 4 on a Saturday evening. Open concept seating, and we were placed indoors. The sunlight pointing directly at our spot wasn't favorable. They have a happy hour available but we just missed it. I don't think their cocktails sound too enticing for my taste. The food was enjoyable, and the fries came with a big portion for the price. The cheesecake was pretty standard, but I have a preference for dark chocolate. One of the big reasons we visited is they had an online promotion for $20 off the bill with no minimum total required. Even after paying the bill, I saw another offer on their website saying get $15 off your next order if you submit your bill total so it seems like they are big on the online coupons. Staff is friendly, only complaint is our server forgetting to bring us a box before we left. read more

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My husband and I enjoy coming to this place as locals. However, something very SHADY might be going on here. The last time we went, they overcharged our bill. We always tip 20% and they changed it and put 65%. We got alerted by our bank thankfully so we caught it. We tried to call, no one answers. We also tried to email but their email is full and kicks back. This could just be an error that needs to be corrected, and I'm hoping they see this and reach out to resolve this. I sincerely hope they aren't doing this to others too. If you go or have gone recently, check your bank statements! read more

I have been here a few times. They have a great happy hour every day from 4-6 if you seat outside. That is key. Half off all cocktails and a pretty good happy hour food. We have tried almost everything. I have not been disappointed yet. They have live music at times. The service as pretty great. They are attentive and almost check up on you. We walk here many times that my dog know his way here. read more

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A flavor trip at @missionavebarandgrill From crispy wings tossed in Buffalo or Chango's Fiery BBQ, to the fresh seafood cocktail and the hearty machacha burrito -- @visitoceanside comfort at its best. read more

We were a party of 6 looking for a good place to eat on a Saturday afternoon, and have a great experience at this Bar and Grill not far from the Oceanside Pier. We were worried about parking because the reviews were hit or miss about it, but we found ample parking right on the curb in front of the restaurant around 4pm on a Saturday. I'm sure it gets busier later, but when we went there was a lot of parking even on a Saturday. They have some nice long tables in the patio area for larger groups which worked out great for us. The staff was very friendly and inviting and overall service was excellent. For Appetizers we had the Shrimp and grits, Brussels sprouts and the green chili pork fries which were amazing. A few of us had the Short Rib Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup which was better than I expected, and exceptional! I have had a similar dish once or twice before elsewhere, but the bread turns soggy from the short rib, but somehow they managed to keep the bread nice and crispy despite the large amount of short rib which was moist and extremely tender. Together with the soup, it was a fantastic dish and I'm looking forward to returning for more. Other dishes our group enjoyed were the Mission Burger and the 101 Burger which were also good. They also have a fun drink menu with great drinks on there, and it was happy hour when we got there which was a good deal. A couple of us had the Bookem Danno which was refreshing and a great drink, and another had the sweet and spicy margarita which was good too. Also, it was close enough to the pier that our whole group walked all the way to the pier and back which was only about 5-6 blocks away. read more

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We kind of stumbled into Mission Ave Bar and Grill after a power outage knocked out a few blocks in Carlsbad, and honestly, it turned into a great surprise. It might look like your typical sports bar, but the food here is on a whole different level. The Brussels sprouts were hands‑down the best I've ever had. For mains, we went with the 101 Wagyu burger and the salmon which were both cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Between the food, the drinks, and the friendly service, this place totally rescued our birthday dinner. read more

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I had been planning happy hour at the Mission Avenue Bar and Grill for a while, when we finally made it in on a Sunday night. I really appreciate them having daily 4-6 happy hour because few places offer a discount on weekends in Oceanside. I was very excited about their menu as a gluten-free gal, and they did not disappoint. First of all the cocktails are half off, these are no ordinary cocktails. Mission makes a great craft cocktail, and I really wish we had made it back for another visit. I ordered the Book Em Dano, a tropical rum drink, while his and had the spicy margarita. Both were beautiful garnished $8 drinks. How can you go wrong? We ordered a mishmash, some things on happy hour, some not. Husband had a smashburger with the grilled onions on the side and an order of jalapeno poppers which were breaded and fried with buffalo chicken inside. I ordered a single short rib taco without cabbage on corn tortilla, and the shrimp and grits. I cannot say enough good things about the short rib taco. It was loaded with meat, super tender and a nice topping of pico and cotija cheese. I will say the corn tortilla was pretty ordinary but it held up! No complaints about paying $6 for this single taco. The smashburger was a pretty good size, a good value on the happy hour menu even without fries. The jalapeno poppers were a little strange with the buffalo chicken instead of cream cheese inside, and one was almost completely empty. They were drizzled with a spicy mayo that helped. The shrimp and grits was a lovely presentation, but between the Cajun sauce and the parmesan cheese, the grits were way too salty. I ate them anyway, but I bet the scale reflected it the next day! The shrimp were prepared just the way I like them, a little bit firm. Be sure to sit on the patio if you want the half-price cocktails, inside they are full price minus only $2! Our server was super helpful, and we got to share the patio with three very well behaved large dogs and their owners. Maybe next time we will bring ours! read more

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We came here for a late lunch yesterday and they had Popcorn chicken with fries for only $9. It was very good too! Drink prices were tricky because happy hour 50% discount was only for drafts, but not bottled beer. I made the mistake of ordering a bottled beer first before realizing I would have saved more and got more quantity for ordering a draft. I think the waitress did quickly mention that to us, but I didn't hear her the first time around. But yeah, happy hour late lunch menu is great! Totally recommend. FYI, for some reason happy hour prices are only for dining outside on the patio, so keep this in mind when going here. read more

Cozy spot with a nice ambiance, live music and good food Food: Philly Mac and Cheese and the salmon sliders 4/5 both were good and hit the spot Ambiance: They had live music! They played well and the speakers were at good level so you could still converse while enjoying the show Service: No issues here, they were friendly! Tip: I recommend booking a reservation due to it being a small spot. Space fills up quickly Overall a good spot to check out! read more

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Haven't ate here yet but here late night for bar vibes sits cute open and fresh air love that! Service 10/10 for us Eve was so sweet and attentive even tho it was half capacity! And one of our requests was out and she offered an alternative and it was perfect! She is genuine and does her sh**t!!! SLAYYYYYY read more

My husband and I have been here now 3 times. The food is honestly chefs kiss. Everytime we go, we mainly get "starters"because OMG they're so amazing. Our favs are the sliders, Philly mac n cheese, paseo fries, wow!!! It's a cute vibe! We love the outdoor seating they added, and how it's still connected to the inside. Tues-Saturday they have live music on their stage, which by the way is made of a whiskey wall backdrop and you'd still be able to see from outside which I love. The servers are always the sweetest and so accommodating. It makes for both a chill date and can also be a cute little date night out on the town. read more

Food was ok, waitress was great, overall it seems like a good place to get a beer. Food didn't taste fresh and the burger had a bun that was way too soft. Fries had a weird after taste. TLDR: food was just bar food and very good service read more

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I love this place! My boyfriend and I came in for dinner tonight and enjoyed ourselves. I had the short rib grilled cheese and it was to die for. My boyfriend had the Paseo Fries and he liked them! We also had the Bailey's cheesecake, which was so yummy. I love the atmosphere. We sat on the patio portion and it was cozy with the heat lamps. They had fun, upbeat music playing. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. It was pretty busy, so service was a little slow at times, but we were enjoying ourselves so it's all good. We'll definitely be back! read more

Came here with a friend after a bad experience at another bar. Have to say this place was really nice, the bartenders were very welcoming, it was a good chill bar and the drinks were good. It was not too packed, but that could also be since we were there towards closing time. read more

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So glad that my partner and I stumbled upon this joint bc it's truly a gem! I'm not typically a burger gal, but after my dinner here I gladly changed my mind after having their 101 burger. After my first bite, I said, "WOWWW this is probably the best burger I've ever had!" a little too loudly bc it was that tasty whoopsies. The bacon jam and bbq sauce really added something and the quality of meat was excellent too. Eve was awesome and I loved her recommendation of a sweet and spicy margarita!! Good food, good drinks, good company, what more can I ask for? read more

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While visiting with family in the area we decided to find a local place to have a meal and relax. The Mission Ave was perfect. It was a quiet evening, kind of weird for a Saturday but I'll take it! We even found a parking spot right out front. Great service and good food are always a plus in my book. My husband and I shared the Cubano sandwich. Yum! They have an excellent speciality cocktail and beer list. Plenty of seating inside and a semi open area at the front that is perfect for those fabulous SoCal weather days. Prices were on par with other establishments. Portions were good for sharing, but that's just my opinion. If you're hungry then by all means, eat it all! read more

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Came here late at night on a Saturday and we were starving so we were so glad the kitchen didn't close until midnight! We ordered the short rib grilled cheese and tomato soup and the cheesecake for dessert. The food was actually soooo good I was really impressed for a bar like this. The grilled cheese was so tasty and tomato soup had a little bit of spice to it. The cheesecake was also so good. Our server was super nice even with our large group. She was accommodating and served us everything really fast. The only thing is that everything is a bit pricey but it didn't bother me too much. I also liked the vibe of this place! read more

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Wow! The bourbon selection is out of this world. They have it ALL! I feel like I died and went to bourbon heaven. Pappy, Blanton's, Weller, oh my!! Staff is mega friendly and they are open late. I can't wait to come back here with my bourbon buddies. Had some French fries with delicious seasoning too. Will definitely be ordering some food next time. Also, you don't need to like bourbon to come here. My co-worker loves eating here with her pup. read more

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I had the awesome opportunity to come in Saturday for brunch. Dominic was the chef and the food was amazing!! I had the opportunity to try the Chicken and Waffles and also the Machaca burrito both were super flavorful. The chicken was so moist and the butter that came with the waffle was chefs kiss. First time trying Machaca it was very good and I will definitely try again. Mike was so kind and was very engaging to all of the customers in attendance. Awesome food and awesome ambiance. Thank you Dominic and Mike for making this such a great experience. I'll be back! read more

Great food and fun atmosphere. We both had amazing salmon. And I ordered the cucumber salad. Both salad and salmon were so fresh. Great upbeat service. read more

Stopped by Mission Ave Bar and Grill in Oceanside with some friends while driving down from L.A. and were pleasantly surprised! We tried the Smash Burger, short rib tacos, Cubano sandwich, and sliders, along with a few cocktails--all were fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The restaurant itself is clean with a great atmosphere and a nice outdoor patio that's perfect for relaxing. Definitely a solid stop for good food and drinks in Oceanside! read more

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Delicious food! Was craving a late night snack and had been wanting to try this place out for a while. And wasn't disappointed. Seating is half patio, half dining room, and the bar. The artwork displayed on the walls are gorgeous. Service was friendly. Both the bartender and server. The drinks were delightful and crafted nicely. The baked bruschetta... absolutely amazing. Wings were cooked to perfection. The cubano was fantastic. Didn't care for the chorizo mac n cheese. Not even enough to get a pic of it. BUT everything else was excactly what I was looking for! For sure want to go back and get more! read more

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So good! Start with the shrimp & grits and a Caesar salad. If you are in a hurry, that might be it! The mezcal drink on tap is great. The espresso martini is also on tap, and it's great! Come on in for brunch - (yes, we came back!) treat yourself to bottomless mimosas the chilaquiles isn't a huge dish but it tastes great. The chicken and waffles ARE a huge dish! Split that. Get another round of shrimp and grits and thank me later! We have been in town one week, stopped in twice. I suspect we will be back before we leave in 7 days. read more

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Heading down to San Diego on a busy Friday night, we were served with a smile, got our order quickly, and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. This was a hustling spot with good energy and fair prices too. A nice find! read more

I didn't get any food this visit. I only got a drink and it was DELICIOUS!! Our server miss Tina was amazing. She was fast and friendly, and she was on top of it for recommendations when asked! Ambiance is very laid back. They have a lot of cool local art on the wall, which is available for purchase, which I thought is really cool! Nothing better than supporting a local business and local artist! read more

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Little dive bar type of place. But not broken down and dirty, was clean. Good service and. Good food. I would recommend if you are passing through. read more

Mission Ave Bar and Grill - Cheese Burger and Fries. Cooked perfectly and the fries were hot and fresh. The fry portion as you can tell is wanting. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This bar has an amazing whisky menu (hundreds of options). This is a whisky lovers paradise! Tina the bartender is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We will absolutely be back!! read more

Love Mission Avenue. They are located pretty much at the beginning of downtown from Mission and they have a nice whiskey selection and love that they do industry nights. They are one of the latest open kitchens with good quality food in Oceanside. read more

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I made reservations for Saturday brunch at 11am but the place was pretty empty. They are located down the street from the hubbub of Oceanside - more quiet, which I appreciated. Friend and I ordered the tomato soup with short rib grilled cheese and steak & eggs. I felt that the grilled cheese was bland, extremely oily, and very heavy. Fries were nice and crispy and tomato soup was good. The eggs in the steak plate were way undercooked for over medium and the potatoes were too salty. However, the highlight of our entire meals was the fabulous drinks we had! I had two of the vodka drink and it was delicious. The server recommended Ms Frizz and usually I shy away from gin based drinks but it was so good, I almost ordered another! Friend had four mimosas (cranberry, passion fruit, and pineapple x2) and really enjoyed them. Service was really good and server was super friendly! read more

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I really appreciate when I order a non alcoholic drink and the menu has a more exotic alternative than a Shirley temple. I ordered a non alcoholic drink and it was bomb. Tasted just like an alcoholic drink and the waitress did not flinch so the part I was with did not get that my delicious drink was a non alcoholic one. My husband ordered an alcoholic drink and I tried it and. It was delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

This bar never disappoints. The food is way better than you'd expect from a bar menu and pairs perfectly with the drinks. Service is quick and welcoming, even when it's busy and the bartender is handling the whole place herself which was very impressive. Tina was superb. The vibe is cozy and fun, with a crowd that feels local and easygoing. Definitely one of my go-to spots. read more

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Good food and service. However, one piece of negative feedback... I drink hard Kambucha when we are out to eat. We frequent many downtown/South O area restaurants as we are local. This is literally the only restaurant we've been to that won't serve a 16 oz glass of hard Kambucha, they will only serve it as a 10 oz drink, but for the same price as all other drinks. Seems odd and frankly a rip off. read more

I came here on a Saturday around 3 PM. There's tons of indoor seating as well as the patio. There's lots of TVs to watch the football game, which is great. The server was awesome. She greeted us immediately and took our order. We had the wings, Cubano, and pork sliders. All were delicious. They have an extensive beer menu as well. It's an enjoyable sports bar that's clean and when we went, had a laid-back atmosphere. read more

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Amazing food, great service, and the ambiance is relaxing and refreshing. Moved to the area recently and I've been to this place 3 times. Each time I've gone it's been amazing. Such a great place for family dinners and date nights. read more

Absolutely everything was perfect both times we came. We had the short rib grilled cheese & the 101 burger 10/10. The green tea shot was AMMAXZZING! We will drive 39 minutes to eat here again. Service was excellent & friendly' read more

I never write reviews, but after last night I am compelled to do so. I am giving a one star rating for the bartender Eve and the server Jordan. I placed my food order, specifically asked Eve if the short rib sandwich or the ribeye would be a better option, she said the short rib, so I went with the sandwich. I was served a Pork Shoulder. If it was anything else I would have accepted the mistake, but I don't eat pork unless it's crispy bacon. As Jordan was taking the food back, Eve took it upon herself to make me feel as if I made the mistake and questioned again what I would like. I reiterated our conversation, she smiled and went to the kitchen. I too got up to use the restroom and once I turned the corner, Eve and Jordan were again talking about me as if I made the mistake, Eve turned around, had a shocked look on her face and that's when I asked her to close me out. She of course, was embarrassed and then offered to buy my beer. It was completely unprofessional. I don't know if she's new, but there weren't that many people when I placed my order, she looked flustered. As I was leaving Jordan decided to insult me when I told her I am in business and that's not how I or our employees would service anyone, she laughed and said " I'm sure you wouldn't be here if you owned anything " that was shocking. Jordan would not be working for me anymore if that's how she felt about my business or viewed my customers. I usually do enjoy this place. The food is great, which is why I would've accepted anything else, but if they are working, I won't be in. read more