Way back during the era of bulky landlines & pre-remote control TVs, Oceana Market was a Cala or a QFI or some such (long-term Pacificans: help me out). Having grown up in Linda Mar, my family and I never grocery-shopped at Eureka Square. Now that I don't live in town, I find myself taking the 'scenic route' home from work in order to shop at Oceana for a few choice items that I either cannot find elsewhere, or cannot find all under one roof. Props to the folk that order products for Oceana. They are nothing if not creative. Shopping there over the past year, I've found numerous brands of nut butter, Western European fare, and beverages beyond the usual Nestle-owned output. Subsequent visits have, to a degree, yielded slightly different versions of the above sortiment. Given the somewhat 'revolving door' product selection, I wonder if the more, sort of, exotic products tend to collect dust before simply being discontinued & replaced. To reiterate, Oceana offers everything from Rösti out-of-the-box to Tetley tea to almost all manner of German spreadable meats. The 'culinarily' curious should be delighted by this store. Update as of Aug. 1st: There's now a 'health and wellness' section a la Whole Foods that is very well-stocked & worth a perusal. Note: There's a woman meant to be working these aisles who will be on you fast if you should so much as gaze in the general direction of this area. I found her approach a bit intrusive, but others will surely appreciate the attention. The bulk food offerings are more than they were previously, so that is a plus. If I could quickly describe the south end of the shop, sans fruit and veg area, I might say it's: Pets, Toys, Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen & Greeting Cards. Oceana is really trying to make it so that Pacificans don't have to schlepp themselves over the hill to Serramonte/Gellert Blvd. for various and sundry to shop & I really like that. read more

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Beautiful store, quality merchandise but their customer service is lacking. I was in the store the other day snd was waiting in line, I was looking at the displays while waiting and was summoned to the checker by "yo are you ready?" I was so surprised! The young man was tall and and had longish blonde hair- He didn't say hello, thank you or goodbye. I spent 147.00 and got 2 bags of groceries and no "thank you". I also helped the checker bag the groceries and the bag he packed was unbalanced snd the food was literally tossed in with no logic. A simple job like this is evidently a strain for some folks? Lunardi has products just as good as Oceana and they are friendly. read more

Nice local upscale grocery store serving this seaside town. Much closer to a Whole Foods than it is to a Safeway. But it isn't as large as either of those stores, more like the size of a Trader Joes. The place is clean and organized and everything is stocked bountifully. I found the meats from the butcher's case to be on the high side. But for a store that I think is catering to a more upscale market, it wasn't crazy off. The produce seems way more in check. There are also a lot more European and gourmet items on their shelves. From many brands of cornichons, to salt packed capers to Lingonberry Jam. I'm gonna have to come back and explore a little more. We were hiking in the area, so I picked up a sandwich from their deli. I also picked up some produce, since I was already here. The Genovese ($9/3*) Huge sandwich. Ciabatta, Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Roast Peppers, Provolone, and Pesto Mayo. All the fillings were money. Sliced to order and stacked in that way that'll make your jaw unhinge just looking at it. The roast peppers were super nice with the pesto flavor. I usually like a vinaigrette for these Italian sammies but this was a nice twist. The knock was the bread. It was too sturdy, almost hard. I think ciabatta does better for a warm application. When cold it is dense and chewy, that it is hard to take a bite out from it. When biting into it, you have to be pretty aggressive in order to get your choppers through it. In the process, because of the force, it kinda moves all the fillings around. So I had to readjust the sandwich with EVERY bite lol. Maybe also next time, I'll just ask what other breads they can use. A softer french would be more ideal. Potato/Egg Salad ($3.50/half pint/4*) Pretty good potato salad, in that it tasted homemade, but not sure. Nice mustard base without it being too tangy. And the eggs added a nice richness that most potato salads lack. This small cup with the huge sandwich split, was more than enough for a lunch meal. Their deli case is pretty foodie oriented also. Lots of unique salads and lots of prepared foods ready to reheat at home, like roast chicken breast and lasagna. I'm sure the locals dig this place and is a nice asset for the community. I'm not even a local and I want to come back. read more

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This neighborhood market is the best. Everyone is so kind and helpful and they always have items that you wouldn't normally find in a big grocery store like Safeway. There grass fed, free range and wild caught meat and seafood is always in stock and I really appreciate that because those items are still hard to find. The prices are a bit higher but nothing more than a Lunardis or Whole Foods. I'll be sad when I move away because this is my go-to spot for grocery shopping. read more

Today I stopped by here on the way home from SFO, I live in HMB. I picked up a small bag of groceries, including a curry wrap from the deli and some vegan deli slices. Got home and opened the wrap - all moldy. Threw that out and opened the deli slices. All moldy! WTH?! An expensive 'high end' store should pay better attention to their stock. And maybe the refrigerators aren't chilled enough. $15 straight into the compost bin, and it's a 30 minute drive--with gas prices like they are I'm just going to move on with my life. But beware if you go here. read more

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Got jacked for 4 bucks. bought a piece of cheesecake from the deli and when I got home it must have been the smallest runt piece that was in the case out of view! Big pieces in front of glass! 4 bucks! That'll teach me to go there for dessert instead of mazzetti's!! LOL! Make sure you watch the piece they give you!! read more

Oceana Market - Grocery Near Me - Pacifica, California

Great local market and if you're looking for specialty meats they can source them. As they need more words to be posted, I used to sell wine to the store to a gentleman name Steve B. who was a diehard Giants fan. What's not to love! read more

Top quality product and global food selection, and superb, human-centered staff. Shopping at Oceana Market is a most pleasant experience (never thought I'd say grocery shopping is fun!), primarily because of their amazing staff, who make you feel like family. Don't miss the one-and-only Liz in the cheese section, Maria in the Health and Wellness section, and when you're ready to check out, go to Fernando's line, even if it's longer, it is worth it, I promise. A business that leaves you happier when you leave than when you came in. read more

The butcher shop at Oceana Market is my absolute favorite. so many specialty items you just dont see everywhere. new zealand grass fed wagyu! niman ranch bacon butter! caviar! cured egg yolks! rendered beef tallow! Dry aged ribeyes like nobodys business! the guys (and gal) behind the counter are great too! i bought a whole prime rib (7 bones) at regular price and they let me keep it in their dry age fridge for 60 days NO CHARGE!! and then they cut and vacuum sealed said ribeyes NO CHARGE! who does this anymore?? one final pro-tip... sakura thick pork chops. DO IT read more

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Why I love oceana market. Salad bar Great sandwiches at the deli Pre-made fresh sushi from next door Lengthy kombucha selection House made green juices Hot bar Grano de oro tortillas Rosalind bread Huge parking lot. Super convenient. read more

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Hands down the best market on the peninsula! Wonderfully helpful staff, never too busy, relatively accessible parking. Excellent selection of meats (like wagyu ribeye), cheeses (with dedicated helpful woman to help you with your selection) and drinks (like CBD sodas). My only wish is for a better selection of fresh-baked breads (get me some acme!) Thank you for being our go-to local market :) read more

Amazing produce! Service is friendly and they have a fun little gift section too. Love supporting local businesses.

I love this place. They have unique imported items you just can't find elsewhere. The steam table feeds me several times per week. They have the only decent salad bar I know of in town. Staff is always friendly. We are lucky to have this place. But... It's time to fix those ratty conveyors. read more

An older version of Whole Foods market with an extensive deli counter. We ordered a sandwich, but when unwrapped it, it was the wrong one. The server may have had difficulty with understanding English. The sandwich was okay, not necessarily better than those at Safeway. read more

I previously gave Oceana Market a glowing review because of their unique grocery items that are hard to find at most supermarkets. One day I stopped in even though I didn't need anything specific. (I'm an avid home cook and love shopping for food). As I was browsing, one of their employees followed me as I went down different aisles. It was so obvious. I guess he thought I was stealing? Or maybe he's just a creep? Whatever the reason, it made me feel very uncomfortable. I've read other reviews here describing racial profiling. What a horrible business! After being followed in the store, I'll never return. I've spent good money there in the past. What an insult. So just a warning, they're watching you as you browse for your kombucha, gluten-free cookies, or whatever. read more

Great selection, however they do not accept Snap debit card. For those who do not know, they are the old food stamps. The government provide those as a way to assist low-income families, like myself and my 6 year old daughter, with food assistance. Snap is accepted at Safeway, Whole Foods, Grocery Outlet, etc. It is just a shame for a company that preaches the "sustainability of its products" to deny access to vulnerable populations. If you believe in equality of rights to all, please do yourself a favor and shop at Whole Foods Market. read more

I have been shopping here for years, until the coronavirus help. I called ahead to see what their senior hours were and their protocols... They said "none". But we have seen your hours from 7 to 8 AM, really? Why don't you give that to the young people So I decided to take my chances with my rubber gloves my N 95 mask to go grocery shopping, they were not limiting the amount of people going into the store I watched people inside the store with masks but no gloves pick up fruits and vegetables and then put them back nobody was keeping their distance and everybody was looking at me like I was out of my mind because I had masks and gloves on. When I went to the deli the people who were handling all the food also weren't wearing masks or gloves I ran out of there as fast as I could. I went to Safeway who kept me outside at a 6 foot distance until somebody came out - then let me un And offered me a sanitary wipes. Wow what a difference, Safeway actually has a better plan in place then this market. So sorry guys you need to step up and do your part. Be safe out there everyone and stay home!! read more

Love that a local place carries the good stuff! + Raw milk! Organic and full of flavor! + Bundaberg Ginger Beer! Like Ginger Ale but with a better ginger flavor! Perfect by itself, or over ice on a hot day! + Barrys Tea Gold Blend! This blend has excellent Kenyan tea with a great flavor and color! + Maple Sage Bacon! A house made tasty bacon! + Lots of nice fruits and veggies. Just some of the things you will find at Oceana Market along their fins staff to serve you! read more

Oceana Market - Organic Raw milk sold at Oceana Market! Super yum! Super good for making cheese! - Grocery Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Always noticed the nice selection of cheese's they have, but never noticed the lady behind that counter, has she always been there? Well, no matter, I was on the hunt for what I felt like a Unicorn.......Pesto Jack Cheese. I called soooo many places, specialty grocery stores, cheese shops, cheese shops in San Francisco, Burlingame, all over! I went online and found it but it would not arrive in time when I needed it, it was a gift. So driving home from work, thinking I have been defeated and I will have to settle on something else........I think about my own local Oceana Market! I stopped in, looked around the many cheeses, was getting overload as they have such a large selection. The lady behind the cheese, that I never saw because I was on a mission, says what are you looking for, I say Pesto Jack, with no hope in my voice or spirt and she says oh yeah, and leads me right to it. I get what I need and off I go. I love this store more every time I go. The staff is always so helpful and they have a variety of things not found at the average supermarkets. Lucky to have this place in my neighborhood and ALWAYS love supporting local businesses. Thank you OM! read more

Very customer oriented market located in ocean beach town of Pacifica. Beautiful produce and bakery items but the teal standout here is the butcher department. Chris is outstanding! Mike is great too! They obviously love their job and it shows. If in the area, stop in and see for yourself. read more

Excellent meat department, including sausage they make in-house. Very good organic produce. Overall, a great selection and friendly, helpful staff. Only downside is that they are a bit expensive. read more

Great whole-foods like environment with lots of selections and friendly staff. Would love to visit again next time in Pacifica!

I've been shopping here for years, not anymore. Safeway here I come....... Management sent over a kid cashier instead of talking to me themselves. I was kicked out for having my dog with me. I was instructed to tie my dog outside somewhere. Even my son was shocked ,he asked why we're getting kicked out. I told them that Oceana is allergic to our furry friends. read more

This market is terrible. Checkers here are way, way too nasty! Watch out for the scrawny 50-something male checker, he enjoys taking pot-shots at customers (and turns passive-aggressive if they fire back). Manager does not manage well. read more

I like Oceana Market. One of the reasons being the proximity from home, but also because they have products that can't be found in a Safeway (or probably Walmart). The store is located in a medium sized shopping area that hosts one (or two?) bar(s), a dry cleaner, a place that sells tasty bubble teas and more. Parking is always easy. When entering the shop for the first time it might take a bit to get around. The vegetable and fruit area is well maintained and carries a wide variety of produce. They also are fresh and presented in an inviting way. The deli section is a bit cramped, but that doesn't mean the products don't meet expectations. The Wine and Beer selection is bigger than I would expect in such a store. I'm always overwhelmed when I want to buy something there. Generally the products and shelf can be hard to find. I must have missed the orientation or just don't understand the concept. The staff is very friendly and always ready to help me when I ask for something. They support Apple Pay and Android Pay, which is very convenient for someone like me who forgets his wallet at home on occasion. The reason I don't give 5 stars (and lean to 3) is the disappointing coffee corner. The lack of hygiene (often there are flies) in this corner and uninviting setup is a shame. It could be so nice to sit down for a coffee. The operator of the coffee corner doesn't meet the standard set by the rest of the store. read more

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Checkers are rude and entitled. My adult daughter was harassed by an employee who assumed she was high schooler stealing. She had to pick up one can of olives for dinner. We were frequent shoppers and have met the little bald man who jokes with the customers before. He needs to learn when to stop talking before he scares away more people. Would rather drive to Trader Joe's for organic quality and friendly service-- save your money & mental energy. read more

This market is overpriced. The staff that was making the premade sandwiches were not pleasant and when I asked for a sandwich that is not premade - I was told to come back in 45 minutes....I was not happy. And the spam musubi that they sell is raw - it is suppose to be fried. Gross ! read more

I love this market! I dont do much grocery shopping here so i cant review that part of the store, but i do eat lunch here off and on. I love thier pay by weight food counter. The menu is always changing so i never get bored coming here and there is always something good to eat. Thier salad bar is also very decent read more

I've been a loyal shopper here for a few years. I recently stopped coming though as I was paying quit a lot for some basic groceries I can get elsewhere cheaper. This is a beautiful store though, I especially love their hot bar and meat counter. They carry fresh sushi from the sushi place next door. It's quit pricey but it's good if you need something quick. They are a specialty grocer so you can find international and specialty items you can't get at the other stores. They have a beautiful kombucha selection and some pretty neat craft beers. The produce section is also really nice, and they have a great natural health / beauty section if you're looking for natural makeup or supplements. I still come here when I need a beautiful steak or something special, it's a great store to browse! Come check it out and let me know your favorite product to pick up here! read more

Love love love this community market that caters to food allergies and delivers on local and organic produce. Best part by far though are the friendly checkers. read more

The absolute best store in town! Fresh, local produce and meat. Great recommendations by friendly staff. I really can't say enough good things about this place. read more

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I enjoy shopping at this market, especially with a lot of the local and unique offerings that they have at this market, plus with it being a community market rather than a big box retailer. If you're looking for a market geared towards organic and local brands, this is the one for you. read more

I reported this market two years ago as being the only one I knew that still carried Luzianne brand boxed jambalaya mix, the best one I'd ever seen generally available in stores outside of Louisiana. I cam up here, though some distance from my home, every few months to buy a shopping bag full of boxes of it. Unfortunately, on a recent visit it wasn't there any more. I reported my grievance to the staff. They said they'd see if they could get it back. I came back a few weeks later. Still nothing. They had gotten Louisiana brand, which is OK but not anywhere near as good. They had some mixes (but not jambalaya) by Tony Chachere. But mostly they just have the same terrible Zatarain's that everyone else has. That leaves Oceana as a decent enough market for locals, with some interesting stuff. But no longer worth it as a destination visit from elsewhere. And I'll have to go back to getting my jambalaya mixes by mail-order from Louisiana. read more

Hello! Where have I been the last three years? I've taken patron at Eureka Sq for Dino sandwiches and boba tea yet I had not set foot inside of Oceana Market. Oceana market is a gem in the breezy town of Pacifica. The store itself is stocked with high quality meats, gastronomical snacks and rare finds from all over. It's a Whole Foods with comforts of old town charm where you will bump into people you know. Laid back and helpful, it's definitely a place I'd like to frequent. My finds: -- Apple grape tic tacs -- Lemon grass rice crispy treats -- High quality meats that you must visit My favorite part of the store was being assisted by the butcher in the meat department. Very knowledgable and friendly. I left the store thinking about how I can't wait to revisit and buy more. What you need to know: -- Located towards the middle of Eureka Square Plaza -- Ample parking is available in the plaza lot -- Take some time looking at their cheese selection :)~~ Truffle triple cream brie? Yes and thank you! -- Always ask the butcher for suggestions read more

Oceana Market - Grocery Near Me - Pacifica, California

Let me see if I can give you a sense of how this place is. Imagine a Whole Foods+ Andronicos+Mollie Stones and then put it just off Highway 1 in Pacifica. That's pretty much what this place is. And they have an international food section for all you Londoner's and UK Expatriates: they do indeed have Hard Sauce for your Spotted Dick. They also have so many other selections that it boggles the mind--and they are so perfectly ordered and placed on the shelves. It is a treat to see a place with so much selection and variety right here in little Pacifica. read more

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I like everything that they do. One of the best markets in perhaps the whole SF Bay Area.

Im looking at recent posts that give this store 1 star. Then I read the comments stating their reasons are about wearing facemasks and bringing their own bags in. Normally when I read STUPID comments I ignore them but in this case I cant Not to wear a facemask is absolutly obsurd with the spreading of this virus. Get a brain before you write a stupid review. Great produce, great selection, Always clean..Deli salads are good, and people are friendly, like they are supposed to be in a local market. And when I was there the other day a person was standing out counting people. Overall one of the best markets around And please you people that dont know the effects of this pandemic DONT SHOP HERE we dont need your contaminated bodys near ours. read more

I'm super thankful for the quality of pre-marinated meat at the butcher's counter. Not only are there plenty of pre-marinated options for beef and chicken, but they also flatten and tenderize the cuts perfectly. I've had the best chicken breast and flat iron steak here and appreciate that the cuts are prepared impeccably. Thank you Oceana Market for making my dinner so fresh, delicious, and easy! read more

This former run-of-the-mill neighborhood mart has blossomed into a unique, well-stocked local market. The deli section is fun shopping-- last time I came home with a small meal of pâté, blue cheese, fresh spinach, and french bread. It also has an impressive wine section, an apparently well-researched import food section, and anything you could want in a produce aisle. The merger with Good Health seems like a marriage made in Heaven-- in one place you can find the healthy organic staples that you've learn to love, and supplement them with indulgent delicacies. I've been shopping at Lunardi's in San Bruno lately, but my recent stops at Oceana market convince me I need to return-- it is easily on par with Lunardi's, and located in the town I love best! read more

The meat department brings me in - super high quality, organic meats. Ground turkey that is just turkey, not mystery meat. They will vacuum seal for freezer if you ask. The deli is fantastic. Today, I forgot something and the check out guy offered to unload my cart while I went to get the item. Who does that anymore? The vegetables are extremely high quality, many organic. They have terrific prepared items. The guacamole is fresh. They'll order something for you. OK, I could go ON AND ON. Bottom line - excellent quality, superior customer service. Amazing neighborhood market mentality with supermarket selection. Whole Foods meets Trader Joes meets your own personal market. And don't get me started about Indian Cuisine Thursdays..... read more