The Surf Club is a fun restaurant located in the heart of Oceanside near the beach and pier area. It's a restaurant adjacent to the Springhill Suites Marriott though I don't think it's affiliated. The inside has a beachy decor, a couple of pool tables, some video games and several tables for the restaurant. They also have a long indoor/outdoor bar area. There is an outside seating patio as well. Our table ordered several meals. The food was beautifully presented and tasty. We also ordered cocktails and beer. The service was excellent for our large group. Because of the large group, they charged an automatic gratuity, which was fine because I think we were well taken care of. I'm not sure how often, but the restaurant sometimes has a live music. I thought the placement of the band was a little bit strange. The band is at the front of the restaurant and there is a small dance area. But if you want to watch the band, there is not a lot of seating and the tables alongside the dance area are taken up for most of the time by people who are there to see the band. That leaves less tables for people who actually want to eat. The restaurant also has an upstairs area, which I thought would've been perfect for the band and dancing so that it's less disruptive for people who are there to eat. Just my two cents on that topic! The band was called The M-80s and they were excellent! I would definitely go see them again. I will definitely return to the Surf Club as well. Great location. Great service. I think this is a fantastic spot for vacationers to come and enjoy time with the locals while listening to great music. Parking can be found in the transit station multilevel parking lot, which is nearby or across the street at one of the pay lots. read more

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5/5 - Highly recommend! The Surf Club Oceanside is such a beautiful spot! The atmosphere is relaxed, bright, and welcoming, with an amazing coastal vibe that's perfect whether you're grabbing drinks, celebrating a special occasion, or just spending time with friends and family. The ambiance alone makes you want to stay awhile, and the location is hard to beat. I always come here, but this last visit reminded me exactly why I'll always be loyal to this place. I brought my sister here to celebrate her 21st birthday and introduce her to a few drinks. Since she's new to drinking, she wasn't a fan of the first cocktail she ordered. Instead of just leaving it at that, our server took the time to ask what she liked and didn't like, relayed those notes to the bartender, and together they created a drink that was absolutely perfect for her. That is what true customer service looks like. They didn't have to go above and beyond, but they did. They turned what could have been a disappointing first experience into a memorable one that made my sister feel heard and taken care of. It's rare to find a place where the staff genuinely cares about making sure their guests leave happy. Between the beautiful ambiance, delicious food and drinks, and exceptional customer service, The Surf Club continues to earn my loyalty even back when they had their previous name as HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE. I'll absolutely keep coming back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Oceanside. read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Came in after a busy and tiring morning so needed to refuel with a good meal. While we were disappointed that they would start serving lunch at 1, we ended up ordering from the brunch menu (which was nothing to sneeze at). My order : Fish and chips : perfect crunch from the very light batter, and while I am not the biggest fan of tartar sauce, I made sure to mop up every drop using the fries when my fish was done. What I would do differently : I'd get a side of onion rings instead of the fries. And check if they have malt vinegar too. Emily, thanks for taking care of our table, handling our requests with a (genuine) smile and for topping off my water bottle too! **took a quick peek of their rooftop area, and would have loved to have our meal while enjoying live music if it wasn't too hot read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Fish and chips. - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

Came here for dinner while visiting family. Had the fish & chips. It was very good. Kids shared the burrito, they liked it. It's casual with outdoor seating. Service was good. I would go back and recommend. read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - The menu - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

We went for happy hour, which we learned ONLY after being told to head upstairs that it's only available downstairs. Ironically, the happy hour menu ended up not even being worth it, as it's only $5 more to order their main menu burger with fries (a side of fries costs $6), and the Caesar salad is much smaller than their menu one for a few bucks more. The burger was pitiful and disgustingly overcooked, thankfully the server as it was not eaten after the first bite. Everyone's food was cold upon arrival. Keep in mind if you want a special drink, they do not capabilities to make any blended drink. Their strawberry daiquiri and piña colada drinks are premade frozen. Margaritas are only available on the rocks. The rooftop part is the only nice part, as they occasionally have live music playing. But if you want a place with that vibe, there are so many better options in Oside. read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Happy Hour Menu - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Stopped by on a whim to grab a beer, perfect place for us. I wish I could remember our bartenders name but she was great! Ordered the house IPA, she made sure to offer me a sample of few different local-ish IPA's to make sure I had something I'd really enjoy! Conversation was great, atmosphere great! We'll be in a few more times before we go home! read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Lunchtime suds and a snack - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

My family and I stopped by the "Surf Club" to grab a few drinks and cool off as it was a hot day. The Surf Club was a good choice. It was clean with a nice ambiance. The customer service was great. Our server was extremely attentive. This is a bar & restaurant that has indoor & outdoor seating as well as a roof top. I recommend this place for very good drinks. There are other places to check out in this area as well. read more

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Super friendly people great band up on the rooftop ! The service was a bit slow but overall great vibe good food good happy hour and a fun environment ! Surfer vibes ! read more

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Music, drink and food, can't go wrong. Our server was a very sweet boy who was very busy but made sure we were taken care of. The place is fun and the food was very good. Loved the onion rings. read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

This place has it all 5/5 service: I have been twice and both have been very accommodating and kind they are quick to take my order and check in 5/5 ambiance: They have pool, and various arcade games that make it fun to pass time either after you've eaten or while you wait for your food. 4.5/5 Food: Super tasty food especially after a long day at the beach or studying!! I will say that the poke nachos didn't have a lot of flavor, beautiful presentation but the fish didn't taste fresh. I would recommend for your family, friends, or if you have kids. Great place/experience read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - poke nachos, cheeseburger, chicken fingers - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

We went there Saturday night and had the best time. The bands were phenomenal. Mahi tacos were amazing. We came from the other rooftop bar across the street. It was stuffy and very expensive. For what? There was no view and they made us give up our table after a time limit. Must be a California thing. I'm from Arizona read more

This was my first time to The Surf Club since the new owners took over Hello Betty and renamed it. Stupid me thought it would've improved but basically it's worse than it was, how do you change a broken establishment if the same manager works there? We sat on the roof top, tried finding a clean table and there were none, the tables hadn't been bussed, they were filthy, and it looked like the chairs and not been ever wiped down. There was food and trash all over the floor, the booth seats were filthy and were setup to far on each side from a table. You have to go to the bar to order everything and if you're lucky and there aren't 10 people or more waiting to order. They messed up on my order and didn't include anything lettuce, tomato, or onion on it which it comes with. Now a hamburger or sandwich plate includes a side, my friend ordered onion rings and they charged an extra $6 to replace the fries that are already included, that's crazy! On top of what we ordered they charged a 5% surcharge!!! They didn't have it anywhere on the menu that they charge a surcharge, so they just sneak it on the bill and hope a person doesn't see it, which I didn't for many days because I would never eat there then. Bathrooms are the worst, toilet paper and seat covers all over the floors, overflowing trash cans, no soap and of course NO paper towels. Absolutely no one monitors the bathrooms, no one buses the tables and cleans them or the chairs and floor. You can definitely do better elsewhere it's not worth it. Why should a patron have to pay a 5% surcharge on top of the total bill for the employees to do their jobs, evidently they're not doing it. read more

Improve your customer service. The moment a customer walks into your establishment, they should at least be acknowledged. A simple "Hello, welcome in!" or "Hi, we'll be right with you!" goes a long way. My wife and I stopped by looking forward to enjoying drinks and food. Instead, we stood there while three different employees walked by without acknowledging us once. We eventually walked up to the bar ourselves to order drinks and patiently waited for the bartender. She finished closing out another customer's tab, which was completely understandable. However, as we continued waiting, another customer walked up beside my wife, and the bartender immediately took that person's order without ever acknowledging us. That was the final straw. We walked out and went next door. The difference was immediate. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with, "Hello, welcome in!" The bartender followed with, "Hi! How can I help you? Will you be having food, drinks, or both?" That's how you make guests feel valued. There are countless places throughout San Diego County where people can spend their money on food and drinks. Customer service is often the deciding factor in whether someone returns. Unfortunately, you lost two customers before we even had the chance to order. I would encourage management to invest more in customer service training. Greeting guests, acknowledging their presence, and serving people in the order they arrive are basic hospitality standards. Improving those areas would not only help retain customers but would likely improve your Yelp rating as well. Do better. read more

Such a great spot! June was awesome and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. She was super welcoming, attentive, and just made the night that much better. Great atmosphere and even better service! read more

Had an awesome time here! June was amazing -- super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and even better service. Definitely coming back! read more

The decor is apt -beach vibes. I appreciate the openness of this establishment. I get the ocean breeze. I had the poke bowl which was fine. It was early in the day so the wait wasn't long. read more

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I stoped in to The Surf Club for a quick lunch and was impressed! I got the coconut shrimp appetizer and ceasar chicken wrap! The food was delicious! And my bartender June was awesome and super attentive! The restaurant as a whole had a laid back beach casual vibe with both outdoor and indoor seating options! Will definitely be back! read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Coconut Shrimp - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

Cool spot close to the pier. Indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant. Nice roof top to feel the ocean breeze. We saw a cool band last night, danced and sang along with them. So fun! The bar tender Ben was right on it when it came to service and it was pretty busy! One of my drinks a server gave me was wrong and Ben quickly made it right. Will return when in Oside. read more

The service was great. Crystal made our drinks with love! My friend and I both had a Paloma and We came here for happy hour and free pool since it was a Tuesday. Love the indoor/outdoor vibe. Love that you can sit at the bar outside as well. Didn't like the filthy pool table. I don't even want to know what's been going on on there I had a fish and chips. The batter wasn't as flakey as I'd like, but it was ok. The fries were good. Overall I'd give the fish and chips 4/5. My friend ordered civiche and we give that a 3/5. It was beautifully presented, but the taste wasn't there. Needed something more like cilantro and maybe more citrus. Friends and I will most definitely come back for the free pool and the really good happy hr menu! read more

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We came here at the beginning of June with a big group and it was solid! They took reservations which we loved and was so helpful for our group. We sat near the little arcade area which was perfect because there was a combination of 5 toddlers/kids. FOOD Chips, Salsa, Guac and Queso - The chips were a bit stale and the dips were mediocre. Carne Asada Fries - Overall great flavor. Fries were cooked well and not soggy. They held up with all of the toppings. The meat was a tad chewy but it was fine. Calamari - Nothing outstanding about this dish. The breading could have been crispier. Smash Burger - Cannot say this was a favorite. It was a bit dry. Overall, great location and ambiance for a family but food was average. read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

The food n service was good but they only have 10 items for lunch. Small daytime menu. It's a nice vibe with pool tables, pinball machines, set up like a mini arcade. read more

This place is mediocre at best. Ordered the fish and chips. 2 small pieces for $21 and it's not very tender and honestly a little soggy. Pretty disappointed. The service is pretty bad too for there only being a few customers. Wouldn't recommend or come back. read more

Place is a joke they don't take cash and charge a credit card fee Warm beer flavor less food read more

My friends and I were craving brunch and decided to head over to Surf Club. It use to be Hello Betty's. My bartender was Shay and she was so amazing and fun! Ben was so great because he was able to fix my breakfast potatoes and toast. They were way too salty and I felt so bad sending it back, but he said it was no problem and they remade it super quickly! June was fabulous and for being a slow Sunday, they were the perfect trio for Sunday brunch vibes! Definitely will come back for lunch and mimosas read more

Food was junk. Margaritas were just mix, and worst of all, they charged a 5% surcharge at the bottom of the bill. I paid it, but reduced my tip by 5%. I will never go back! read more

I come here to dance sometimes on a Friday night. They have a live band from 6 to 9 pm upstairs at their rooftop lounge. The pro is that there is no cover charge and they don't make you buy food to sit down at a table. The con is that it's only 6 to 9. At present, there is a paid parking lot across the street for $5. I believe that lot is going to be demolished soon for a new building. Food and alcohol prices are average for the area. I would rate this place as just okay. read more

Our favorite go to spot for a quick drink and appetizer. We love to sit at the bar it has a nice view of the street and there are several TVs as well. The bartenders are always attentive and welcoming. The happy hour menu is great! The margarita is my favorite and I also like to order a mango cart with tajin rim. We ordered the ceviche and it was not what we expected ceviche to look like but we really enjoyed the flavor. It was different but delicious. Sometimes they have live bands playing upstairs and downstairs. It's always a great vibe. You can't go wrong with trying this place out. read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Happy Hour menu & ceviche - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

The event we hosted at Surf Club was a memorable one for us and all of our guests. From start to finish it was seamless given we had a very short window to plan it and execute it. Shout out to Meechie for the flawless organization before and Irena who sucessfully managed as well as rolled up her sleeves to help set up and service our party of 40. The food from the catering menu was really good, once I finally got a chance to eat and the drinks were on point (per usual). I've ben to surf club before just casually dining or having a few drinks but I would highly recommend throwing another event or large group gathering here. read more

Everyone was so pleased with their meals and drinks. Hamburgers, wings and especially the poke nachos! Delicious beers on tap. Attentive service. read more

I've come here twice - a year apart - and it seems like their menu rotates. However, everything I've had here has been bomb. Pricing is decent, and the portions are reasonable (Cali burrito was huge). Service is always great too! read more

The food was very disappointing. It was very noisy and the service was quite slow. I ordered a Chicken Caesar Wrap and it tasted terrible, very spicy. I have eaten chicken ceaser wraps often at a variety of restaurants, but never tasted one quite like this. I ordered a cheese quesadilla instead, buy when it came time to pay, I thought I should not have been charged for the wrap and I told the server that. The manager said he had to charge me 50%. I believe when you are not satisfied with your meal and have to order something else that is common to not charge for the original meal. read more

The following review is written by a born and raised local. Don't let this place deceive any of you. You'll walk by and it will definitely give you Oside Cabo Cantina vibes. Sure the vibe is chill but the food is GARBAGE. Please note the following: Walked in with my fam, ordered the burrito, burger for my girls to share and wife ordered a salad. Awkwardly half empty dirty looking place with TERRIBLE FOOD but great service. Weird I know.... Anyway, we all got sick from the food. The funny thing is when we got our food, both my wife and I looked at each-other thinking "this looks old". We ate it anyway because we wanted to give it a shot. The scary thing is both my daughters took like 2 bites each of the food and still got sick. . . In full transparency, this place looks like it will be out of business in the near future. I DON'T RECOMMEND IT. It needs to be audited and shutdown. STAY FAR AWAY! Lastly, I'm a simple hole in the wall type of burrito guy. This place is a FAIL. That burrito was a first class ticket to the ER and long toilet ride. Dear kitchen staff, you owe the owner and your team an apology because this review is on you ..... would love to be proven wrong but idk if I could take that risk. God bless read more

Stopped in for brunch because we saw the sign for bottomless mimosas. Worst idea. I got the crab cakes which were 4 chicken nugget size cakes in hollandaise server in a bowl for $15 okay but not worth it. Really wish it at least came with a side. Eggs and bacon were just okay but the worst part was the waitress going MIA and have to get up and ask for refills, hot sauce etc read more

This is the review for the roof top. Food is an improvement from Hello Betty and even better lately. Good services, ambiance with all different music bands are enjoyable. Except for sincere people want to enjoy food, music, all the Surf Club offers, think twice before stopping by. They host people stopping by after having drink and dinner some where else. They just need one person to grab a table for four then a party of 12 or more can come later, without ordering food, or drink or maybe just two or three drinks ordered, the rest can have free glass of water by the end of the service bar. However, it's very annoyed to surrounding tables that want to enjoy food, drink, and music. read more

Ended up at the downstairs bar here for a snack. We were in our way to a different spot, heard the live music coming from their rooftop and decided to check out the menu. While the music was cool, the upstairs menu has less options so we opted for the downstairs and found a spot on the outside bar. They have tons of TVs and had the game on. We ended up having the dirty fries with carnitas and an order of buffalo wings. The wings were a good size and cooked well. Sauce was not very spicy but did have the buffalo flavor. Fries were good and I like the queso. I definitely want to try it with the carne asada. I also learned that you can sub fries for chips and make it nachos. Yum. They have brunch on weekends from 10-2 and I Found that they have HH from 3-6 Monday through Friday, so we will have to check it out for snacks. read more

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The waiter totally forgot about us. It was well over 20 mins and he never came back lol. We got up and left.

We came here to support Gone Blonde playing at this venue. Their music is fun and gives a good vibe. It's always a blast to dance. What really topped it off was the amazing service at this venue! June helped us at the bar and Andrew was a waiter. Both were very knowledgeable about the drinks and food that they offered and neither disappointed. Wine was good, beer was good and the Ahi Poke Bowl was so good and so was the arugula salad. Kid friendly place as well, which really helped for a night out with the family. Kid's cheeseburger was good too. They also have pool tables and some arcade games. All around, five stars! We will definitely be back!! read more

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We went to The Surf Club for happy hour with our Pilates group on a Friday night. The bar was upstairs was wasn't open when we got there and we arrived just a little bit past 5 PM. So we had to wait about 15 minutes. Not sure what's up with the five percent surcharge on my bill?!?!?!?! So that would add to my cost of my happy hour prices. They didn't tell me there was a surcharge. Just want you to be aware. The food was good. I ordered carne Asada tacos that was given fish tacos, so they let them know I did order Carne Asada not fish and they did redo my order. The music was good and the patio got very busy upstairs. And I did like the Palomas. read more

June, Shay, and Ben made our visit so pleasant and joyful! Came in for brunch on a cloudy day left the place feeling happy, satisfied, and full of sun! read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Brunch! - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California

I ordered that ceviche. After waiting for 25 minutes, I asked one of the staff where my order was. Five minutes later I asked another staff member. I was told that it would be 10 more minutes. When my order was finally delivered, the server told me that they had run out of ceviche and had to make more and that they hadn't been told. I don't understand this excuse because if they put my order in, they should've known to make more. The ceviche consists of only shrimp and was possibly underdone because parts of it were still gray. read more

The Surf Club Oceanside - Possibly underdone ceviche - Lounges Near Me - Oceanside, California