Somewhere between the tide rolling in and my second questionable life decision (ordering another round), the universe saw fit to place Jess in our path tonight at Privateer. And let me tell you, man... Jess did not just serve us -- she guided us. Like some kind of hospitality shaman in Vans and a server book. She moved through the dining room with the calm confidence of someone who knows the difference between chaos and vibes... and chooses vibes. Water glasses? Never empty. Timing? Impeccable. Energy? Somewhere between "cool older cousin" and "the only person in the bowling alley who actually knows what's going on." At one point I'm pretty sure she anticipated my need for another drink before I knew I needed another drink -- which is either excellent service or mild psychic ability. Food hit the table like destiny. She didn't upsell -- she suggested... like a friend who wants you to win. No stress. No weird pressure. Just smooth sailing through the night like a perfectly thrown rug tying the whole room together. In conclusion: Jess isn't just a server. She's the human equivalent of a perfect playlist you didn't know you needed. 10/10. Would abide again. read more

Nice little find! Outdoor/Indoor seating, really nice staff, and a great selection of pizzas! We shared the Brixton and the Surf Ride pies and both were super good! The lemon zest ricotta on the Brixton was great and the Surf Ride has infused honey, which I'm all about! They also had a good selection of beer/wine which is a plus! Overall a nice spot for a pizza that I definitely enjoyed! Stay Cheerful read more

We used to love this place! The ambiance feels great and usually the staff is very friendly and kind. The main reason why we discovered this place some months ago was the Bread Pudding. The Food is amazing. We went at least 4 times and order by Uber eats a couple more times. We are huge fans of the pizza and that amazing bread pudding. However yesterday Aug-19 our experience was totally different. The restaurant close time is 9:00 and we always respect that so by the time we arrive (around 7:45) we already know what will be ordered including dessert. By 8:00-8:05 our pizza was already in our tables the same that the drinks and we mentioned to the waitress that we are making a space for dessert. After that no one even came to our tables. Nobody takes the order for the dessert (main reason why we were there) and our cups were empty in our tables for at least 20 minutes with nobody asking if we want more. We need to went to the cashier and pay our dinner and ask for a box for the leftover because literally NOBODIES CARES about anything. Also I want to mention that around 8:20 a couple arrived and they were literally thrown out without being able to order when CLOSING TIME IS 9:00, or I'm understanding that wrong? We were able to hear the awful situation because we are in the entrance door nearest table. It's worth mentioning that 40 minutes before closing time, they were literally cleaning and loudly throwing dishes, which anyone with a modicum of common sense would understand as a rude way of inviting you to leave. I'm being really generous with a 3 starts review because after that night even 1 start is too much because for us, people that works on the hospitality industry the service is the biggest thing, but honestly food is just amazing. So sadly another place with a big invitation of never visiting again. read more

The Privateer Salad is so good that I'll return just for that, very fresh greens... Love the sangria and the atmosphere, too! They offer "scan to pay" so you can use your phone when ready to go, and friendly servers come to the table to meet all your needs. read more

My friends and I stopped by on a Friday night for a glass of wine and some delicious food, and we were not disappointed! Their pizza is fantastic, and I loved that many menu items come in gluten-free options. We enjoyed the choice of indoor or outdoor seating, with convenient parking available in the residential area behind the building. Most dinner dishes are around $20, and we were lucky to catch their happy hour, which features house wines until 6 PM. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the casual vibe made it the perfect spot to unwind with friends. read more

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A great spot in Oceanside! Lots to choose from on their menu! I love that they have a lot of gluten free options too. I ordered the Captains Pie with their gluten free crust and it was sooo good! Their salads are amazing too! Even the half order is big enough to share. They have lots of wine to choose from as well. I was a fan of their Privateer Sauvignon Blanc and Red blend. They have indoor and outdoor seating here. Dogs are allowed on the patio too. Plenty of parking here which I appreciated. Overall great service and food! read more

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A varied menu of Mediterranean and American fare, so there's lots of options for folks. The food missed seasoning and prep overall, though the pizza is pretty killer. 5/5 pizza - crispy exterior, perfectly cooked crust. Sauce was subtle, but the best part was the honey drizzle. Definitely a highlight. 3/5 cauliflower - it's called crispy cauliflower but it had no trace of crispness. Tasted like a blanched and roasted under seasoned head of cauliflower with a really nice sauce and cashews. I'd love if they had a chili oil crunch on top for added texture. 1/5 seafood paella - it didn't make sense. It was an under seasoned (like no salt at all) tomato seafood soup with baby scallops that tasted defrosted. The rice was basically a baked ahead of time cake thing, that sat like a boat in tomato soup. This isn't paella. No saffron flavor, overly tomato-y. We were hype on this and it just didn't work. It was nice to sit outside (sans the recurring fly that hovered the whole time) and our server was nice. The beer selection is decent. Would come back to try other pizza pies. read more

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Privateer is top notch across the board! This place used to be a staple in my weekly diet, however now living much further away I haven't frequented it regularly. Last night I hosted our book club here and it reminded me of just how much I love it! First of all, the staff is exceptional. Friendly, helpful, caring and passionate about their establishment. Our server Liv really went above & beyond for our party of 7. The manager also made an appearance to help troubleshoot Repegs with me. Additionally, a friend in our group announced she was pregnant and she was not only congratulated by many members of staff, they also sent out a delicious complimentary dessert. The menu is bomb. They have everything from snacks, to salads, to pastas & other entrees and then of course, pizza. They have many gluten free and vegan options/substitutions as well. We got the strawberry salad which was large enough for all of us to have 1.5 helpings and three pizzas. Bonus, it's all night happy hour on Thursdays. Don't sleep on this gem. read more

This place is GREAT! Awesome atmosphere, top notch servers and the food is incredible. Nothing but good things to say about our visit

We got the Cassidy and the chemistry pizzas, both of which were nice, but not earth shattering. Just reliable good pizzas with a nice crunchy but chewy crust. Seems like their menu is updated often which is cool. Ambiance seemed nice indoors but we sat outside since it was a beautiful day. Services was very attentive and I liked that they took the repegs app which gives a local discount. read more

Still really enjoy their pizzas! Nicely cooked in their stone oven. I usually just make my own and I just get basic pepperoni and jalapeños. Their jalapeños are fresh, I prefer the pickled one, but it's still really good. Their sausage and mushrooms pizza is excellent too! This time we decided to get the muffuletta which is basically a hot Italian sandwich. It was delicious. The deli meats were quality and the spread was this chopped pepperonici olive tapenade with lemon vinaigrette. Get it! read more

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Really good coal fire pizza. Ordered the fungi and surf ride pie. Loved the habanero infused honey on the surf ride pie. Large selection of wines. Great service. Small parking lot but I was able to find street parking in the neighborhood. read more

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Eating vegetarian can be hard or limiting at times so I appreciated the falafel burger. Sooo yummy and my mom loved yhr tofu sandwich. My hubby loved his pizza and the service was great. We will be back read more

Great pizza tonight! The privateer half salad is huge and generous amounts of blue cheese, dried cranberries and walnuts. 1/2 price wine bottle Wednesday! read more

Great Restaurant. The food is delicious but the Pizza's are fabulous. Staff very good and knowledgeable

We haven't been back to this restaurant in years. I was craving some pizza and we were driving by this place. So we stopped in. I forgot how good this pizza was. It reminded my husband and I of New York style pizza. We loved it. We got 2 pizza's. They are are the smaller side. If we hadn't eaten ice cream before coming here, we definitely would've needed to order another pizza just for my son alone! lol I loved how the pizza was nice and thin and crispy on the bottom. They cook all the pizza in the wildfire oven. Which give the crust a good crisp on the bottom. I loved the pizza I ordered, the Fennel Sausage Pie. The sausage had a very good flavor with the sauce on the pizza. It went well with it. My daughter wanted a pepperoni pizza and we did like it. But the cheese was a little overwhelming. There's was a lot of it. I think next time we will say light on the cheese. We definitely will be back soon. To try other pizza and pasta! read more

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Excellent thin crust pizzas with high quality ingredients. We've been coming here ever since we moved up to north county five years ago. I'd recommend anything off their menu from pizzas, wings, hot sandwiches, and salads. It's a cool casual spot to bring the dog and wife for a delicious pie and a couple of suds. They've got a great local beer selection on tap as well. Good parking Good service read more

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Cozy little place. We had the Surfrider pizza. The white sauce and spicy honey is definitely flavorful in the truffle fries mouthwatering. The service was family owned like. Definitely a go to place. The prices are not outrageous and they have quite a selection of different items. And a happy hour every day! read more

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The Biria grilled cheese with a dip was fabulous! We also enjoyed 2 Italian subs. Fries were served with all sandwiches.

A Mixed bag! We had heard good things about this establishment, but ... The Good: The service was excellent! Server was friendly and attentive. The grilled cauliflower and the massive salad with cranberries and assorted lettuce and veggies were excellent... the highlights of the meal! The Mediocre: The pizza was shockingly average. The crust was pretty good but a bit soggy. The toppings seemed to be undercooked and were without much flavor. My son and I were surprised as we had heard good things about the pizza. read more

Food (5/5 stars): The highlight was the pepperoni. LOVED its crispiness. The amount of cheese and sauce was perfect Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: a little pricey but worth it * Wait Time: pizza was ready when we picked it up * Service: good and friendly * Parking: there's a small parking lot * Ambiance: it's a modern and rustic restaurant read more

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Eric was amazing . Food tastes wonderful ! Sage is the man! Thanks always This is place is the bomb digity read more

WOOOOOOOOW!!!!! This is such a remarkable find... so yummy and fresh/real food! Strawberry Salad is amazing, roasted cauliflower, eggplant parmigiana, absolutely something for every one of your crew, stop reading this and GO! read more

We absolutely love Privateer! This is our go-to spot for both casual dinners and special events. Last year, we hosted our rehearsal dinner here, and just this past weekend, we came back for our son's baptism celebration lunch--and both experiences were incredible. Sage was amazing to work with--so kind, accommodating, and helpful with planning everything from the menu to the bar setup. The entire staff is warm, attentive, and really goes the extra mile to make sure your event feels special. The space itself is inviting and has that perfect South O's local charm. And the food? Absolutely delicious. We always rave about the Privateer salad and their all their pizzas--can't go wrong with anything on the menu! As a family-owned restaurant, they truly make you feel like part of the community. Whether you're hosting a small event or just grabbing a bite with friends, we can't recommend Privateer enough! read more

Went in here on a friends request! Sat at the bar on a Thursday night, the bartender greeted us! Drinks, food, good times, excellent service. Food beyond words.... I had the mussels! read more

Love this place! We come every time we are in town! Inside has been expanded and ambience is great! Casual but upscale and amazing food! Highly recommend! read more

This place hit the spot after a long day at Legoland. It is a very popular neighborhood spot but only a 20 minute wait on a Friday night. Great pizzas and good variety of other dishes. There is only beer and wine--lots of "Privateer private label" wines that I was curious about but ultimately too chicken to try. There was also a wine store next door and only a $10 corkage fee if you purchase a bottle from there. I didn't know about this until after I sat down and ordered but the next time I am in Oceanside, I will definitely be stopping by the wine shop before dinner. read more

I've lived in Oceanside my whole life and would always pass by privateer but never made it in until recently. And wow! I have been missing out!! The pizza has such a fresh taste and is absolutely delicious. The prices are appropriate for what you're getting and the service is stellar. I've been dreaming about the pizza since we last went (and all we got was a regular pepperoni lol). Seating inside is limited for bigger parties but the outside works great! Definitely putting this is my top go to for nights out. read more

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Pizza is omg good. there is so many selections though you can go wrong. The servers are nice in making suggestions if you are not quite sure. read more

Best pizza in Oside! And the pesto pasta is the best I have ever had! I tried to buy the pesto recipe from the kitchen and they wouldn't sell it to me!!! Every time we are in town we have multiple dinners here always fresh and incredible! read more

Such a vibe on the wine bar side of the restaurant (there are two sides, different feel on each - but this one's definitely my favorite). Tonight was extra special thanks to Nancy, a fabulous wine expert, who totally elevated the experience. She's incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and made us feel genuinely welcome -- we are regulars but tonight felt extra special. Really also appreciate the large food menu accommodating of all dietary preference! Can't wait to come back again soon to dine and try more wine! read more

Whenever I crave a Caesar salad, privateer is the place I go. I typically order just a half salad, and it is pretty filling itself. Staff is great & served almost instantly it seems like. Not used to such a quick turn around from ordering to serving, love it! I also noticed there are specials for each day. Definitely have to come by for comedy Tuesday. I wanna see what that's all about! read more

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Cole, I was back ... On Tuesday for lunch. Although tempted for the mussels again, I had the salad with walnuts and ate half of the Half!! Wednesday the other half was delicious, too. I did add diced Vidalia onions 'cause I love onions. Look forward to new palate pleasers. I will take pictures next time. read more

The food is great. Service not so good, they weren't busy at all but the waitress was busy talking to the people sitting at the bar . Inside is ok, very basic and dark and not so clean. read more

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I am SO impressed by the food here!! Everything is incredibly flavorful and fresh. The fungi pizza is bomb and the chicken wings are some of the best I've ever had--just perfect. The service stands out as always very friendly and attentive. This restaurant checks all the boxes and we'll be back many, many more times. read more

YUMMM! first of all, their pizzas are just amazing, but the creations that they make really makes this place some thing special. The surf ride was so good. The habanero honey adds a really special flavor. I love the lemon ricotta on the Brixton. These are pizzas that you will never be able to get anywhere else. The staff are very helpful, and were able to describe the pizzas that we made sure we were getting some thing that we like. I love sitting on their patio, they have heat lamps and picnic tables and it just adds to this one-of-a-kind, dining experience. read more

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Let me tell ya about these meatballs! They tasted handmade and with the freshest of ingredients. One of the guys in my group couldn't stop raving about them and the sauce which tasted homemade. They were a great appetizer .. so great that we ordered more to go! The pizza I had was good-- basic pepperoni, olive and mushroom. The meatball marinara paired really well with the pizza crust for maximum dipping. The vibe of this place is chill and fun, kinda hipster. They have a cool wine wall where you can purchase bottles and it adds to the ambiance to get to see what others are picking. Our waiter (his name escapes me... Colin maybe?) was outstanding. Very personable, knowledgeable about the menu and a great guy to keep the smiles going. He also had a gnarly beard. My friend said she frequents this place for lunch and I can totally see why, the atmosphere, food and drinks are definitely a fun escape! read more

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Business operating during the pandemic, "thank you" Review #51 Dell, the Gary Busey character in the early eighties movie D.C. Cab, suggested the worst part about "oral sex" (Gary was a bit more evocative in his phrasing) was the view. being slightly far-sighted, everything that up close and personal looks a little fuzzy, so my perspective gives the experience a slightly different aesthetic. anyway, early in the film, Dell jumped on his cab's roof, threw in a snear and hip swivel, and announced he was not working on January 8th because that's Elvis's birthday (if southern Baptists were as fond of saints as catholics, Mr. Presley would have been canonized by now). last friday was more than five months after Elvis's birthday when i met my wife and step-mother-in-law for lunch (i know it's bad form to mix a mother-in-law and oral sex in the same review but bare with me there is a point). my earlier impression (gush factor seven) was spot on -- great neighborhood vibe, great salad, great pizzas, great beer selection. on an earlier visit Juliana, my teenage daughter, picked up her slice of cheese pizza and scowled, "this pizza's burned !!!" scrunching her nose, she studied it for a moment, devoured the whole thing and grabbed a second slice. here's the point -- she was able to move beyond the whole eat-first-with-your-eyes thing (see, i told you Gary Busey was relevant) and enjoy the pizza. if you're one of those un-evolved philistines that still thinks a bit of char doesn't add a nice, smoky, slightly caramelized taste to a slice of pizza, pick up the phone and call Domino's or Little Caesar. the few places that turn out a decent pie are too crowded already. my kid figured it out. if you're a conveyor-belt-wonder-bread pizza person and over eight, what's your excuse? Privateer Coal Fire Pizza produces a damn-near-perfect crust. i missed that little tang you get when dough's proofed overnight (or longer) but the pizza was crispy with a very nice chew.  the structure is full of nooks and crannies like a toasted english muffin. good eats and, unlike Gary Busey, i didn't even mind the view. read more

Excellent coal fired gourmet pizza with elevated starters. Loved the burrata salad! Loved the plain cheese pizza pie!

This review is a long time overdue. We have been coming to The Privateer for 8 years as a family, at least once a month or more. Family owned and operated, friendly staff who has become family too, excellent menu with options and seasonal changes. It's the local neighborhood spot and we love it. read more

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