Outstanding Bar Food, a menu with many choices for Breakfast, Lunch and more, cocktails with prices…read morethat are more reasonable than most restaurants, and an attentive staff that insures an enjoyable experience. Relaxed, comfortable interior with a pool table and a great bar area. This is not only a location for locals, but a great place for all that want to experience great food and drink.

Watched the USA vs. Paraguay World Cup match here. The atmosphere was very relaxed and it wasn't…read morebusy at all, though we may have arrived early. Our server was friendly, and the wings were fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you'd expect from a sports bar. The drink menu was limited to beer and wine, with no cocktails available. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but the vibe was a bit quieter than I typically prefer.

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!

Sports bar/brewery with a lot of TV's making it great for game days. Pretty large food menu and…read morecraft beers, rotating taps and cocktails. We ordered wings, sauce on the side because they were not able to accommodate a half/ half order unless we ordered plain wings and put the sauce on ourselves. Protein quality was good, sauces were middle of the road (we tried habanero buffalo and yuzu buffalo). Service was good when we were able to get the bartenders attention. It wasn't busy by the time we arrived (8pm), yet service was slow and inconsistent. We would go back for game days simply because they have the most TV's of anyplace we've tried in Oceanside so far. It has brewery vibes even though it's a restaurant. Pretty good sports crowd. Street parking only, like most places in the area.

I have been here every time I visit here every time I visit Oceanside, we love the food and there…read morealways pretty quick. This time was terrible the waitress was rude, slamming glasses in her table, having issues with our order and it took over an hour to get to get our food and which is very unusual for this restaurant I saw, and we saw other people getting their food that came there after us and seemed like our waitress put her own later, and she just seemed to have an attitude, not smiling and every time we ask for something it was like a problem. Her name was Jenna B. As soon as we arrived she had an attitude. We will go again, but hopefully we won't get this waitress. I wouldn't recommended anyone. Thank you the Bragg family Pensacola Florida. We come here multiple times a year. I love this place.

Happy Hour M-F 3:30-5:30 Beef Birria Empanada ($7) - I loved…read morehow flavorful the consommé and garlic aioli were! I'd get this one again. Short Rib Taco ($6) - I appreciated how they loaded the taco with meat, but it could've been juicier and a little more flavorful. I'd go for the Spicy Shrimp Taco next time.

The Junkyard has really improved over the years!…read more The vibes are always good! Everyone having a good time and enjoying a drink and watching the game! The service is pretty quick even when they are busy and everyone working there has a great attitude! Drinks are good! Food is good! Service was a good! The restrooms are clean! What more do you need?!

I had a very disappointing experience at this establishment last night with the owner. The issue…read morestarted when we sat in what appeared to be an empty chair. There was a drink nearby, but no one was sitting there, and nobody in the group ever mentioned that the seat was being saved. What made the situation worse was the way it was handled by the owner. Instead of approaching us professionally, she appeared to be intoxicated and immediately became confrontational. She told us that we "didn't know who we were messing with" and threatened to have us kicked out over what was clearly a simple misunderstanding. As a business owner, professionalism and customer service should come first. There was no reason for customers to be spoken to in such a disrespectful and intimidating manner. A calm conversation could have resolved the issue in seconds. As we were leaving, even some of the employees apologized to us for the owner's behavior and the way the situation was handled. It was clear that they recognized how inappropriate and unprofessional the interaction had been. It wasn't like it was that busy, there was enough seating area. The owner's behavior created an uncomfortable and hostile environment over something that should never have escalated in the first place. Being threatened and spoken down to by the person who owns the business is unacceptable. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this establishment to others.

It seems odd to be leaving a 5-star review for a "bar," but every time I visit Fat Joe's it's such…read morea positive experience it's only fair to rate it as such. We visit at least once a month with friends from the nearby climbing gym, and always with our 6-year-old in tow who LOVES this place thanks to all the games there are to play. My favorite go-to menu item is the crunch wrap with carne asada - it's large so my husband and I usually split it. Their salsa is bomb, too (especially the green). We've also had some of their burgers, tacos, and our daughter always gets a personal pizza. The personal pizza scenario is the only thing I have beef with here - you get a 7" plain cheese pizza for $12, and you can add a max of 3 toppings which cost extra, so in the end our kid's food is more expensive than ours. Hey Fat Joe's - pleeeease considering adding a small pizza to the kid's menu and price it closer to the other $7 and $8 items!! The interior walls of Fat Joe's are decorated with art and murals of all the most important and beloved features of our city. The bartenders are friendly and efficient - drinks are poured/mixed and handed off quickly, and food arrives at your table shortly after. Bathrooms are always well-stocked and clean. Parking is pretty much limited to street parking and while it is limited, we've never had an issue finding a spot nearby. Finding solid family-friendly spots can be in short supply, but Fat Joe's hits all my criteria and remains one of our favorite spots to eat and spend time together.

Oh WOW! We decided to try out Fat Joes today. The Men'sWorld Cup was on so they were busy and it…read morewas a bit loud. But we were oh so happy we decided to stop there and eat! Their burgers were great! 3 of us had burgers, one had a turkey burger, one of us had carnitas tacos. Those burgers were big and I would say homemade. Fresh veggies, yum, best burgers we have had in awhile!!! The fries homemade and tasty! The quac and homemade chips were so good too. We cannot wait to take our other friends and try more delicious food! You do not find many places with food so good. Can't wait till try more items! I call my husband Wimpy because he is a burger connoisseur and he said he thinks it was in the top 10 of burgers he has had in his lifetime and he has had some good ones!

Second vist and just as great! This time we ordered the…read morebruschetta...it is not your normal bruschetta...it is an amazing combination of marscapone, peaches, honey, and a balsamic glaze on top of toasted ciabatta bread. For dinner I ordered the tri-tip sando. It was excellent but the chimichurri was a bit too strong so I wasn't able to taste much of anything else...the hubs liked it more than I did. The hubs ordered the Pig burger. Two patties...one beef and one pork with bacon jam, white cheddar and bread/butter pickles. The patties were cooked perfectly and the sweet bacon jam was a perfect addition (I'll be ordering this next visit) Both sandwiches came with thin sliced fries. We sat at the bar and Sean was again our server...very attentive and friendly!

This restaurant came highly recommended with an enticing menu that sounded exceptional…read more Unfortunately, the reality was a major letdown. The online descriptions appear to be heavily embellished (likely AI-generated), promising far more than what arrives at the table. The steak was noticeably low quality, and the cioppino, advertised with fresh bread, fish, and pasta, tasted like watered-down Campbell's soup concentrate. To make matters worse, the bathroom was filthy. While our waiter was genuinely nice, the food was a huge disappointment. For the price, it was frustrating and disheartening to pay premium rates for such a poor experience. We cannot recommend this place and will not be returning.

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

This is a dive bar and one that caters to locals. One side of the bar hosts a live band and the…read moreother side hosts karaoke.There were quite the mix of people in there, but mostly young white surfer types. This bar is pretty dingy and the bathrooms are disgusting. You're safer with a bottled beer than a mixed drink. There is a pool table and some people dance. Cigarette smoke and bud permeate the air but if you manage your expectations you'll probably have a good time. Had a great time people watching in here.

T and Chris kicked me and my drunk buddies out with the utmost professionalism. T also triaged an…read more80 year old woman that tripped back to full health and she ordered a beer shortly after, great place!!