Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside

Name: Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside
Address: 1221 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA, United States, 92054
Telephone: (760) 433-2633
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

758 Reviews

$30 and under

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Welcome to Hunter Steakhouse "serving the best Prime Rib in Town". We embrace our 40 year tradition as a classic steakhouse while continually renewing our commitment to small town hospitality. whether you visit us in the heart of Mission Valley or the City of Oceanside, our staff looks forward to serving you with a smile. We know that you'll find our award winning Prime Rib, hand carved steaks and chops, fresh seafood, and many other home made dishes to your liking. From our table side salad bar to our home made soups and sauces we take a great deal of pride in offering you only the freshest ingredients. We're truly honored to have you as our guests. You're family, You're invited.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(760) 433-2633

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:30 am–1:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 433-2633
Website
http://www.huntersteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Whether it's a small intimate gathering or a large corporate event off site, Hunter Steakhouse catering will assist in making your celebration memorable. Choose from an array of menu options including our traditional "Santa Maria Style" BBQ. This very popular choice consists of tri-tip sirloin and & chicken slowly cooked over red oak on one of our old fashioned buckboard barbecue pits. If you can imagine it we can create it. If you would prefer to build your own menu, we would be happy to accommodate any requests you make. Hunter Steakhouse looks forward to serving you.
Private party facilities
Our unique "log cabin" inspired buildings allow us to have a wide selection of different rooms and options for your next large gathering. From small to large parties we have an abundance of different private rooms available to host your next great event. Let us help you make your next dinner party memorable.
Private party contact
Janell Roberts: (760) 433-2633

Location
1221 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92054
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Cross street
Stewart St.
Parking details
Our lot is directly in front of the restaurant as well as on the East side of the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

New England Clam Chowder$5.00
Soup of the Day$4.00
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms$11.00
lump crabmeat stuffing, topped with Monterey Jack cheese
Hot & Spicy Shrimp$14.00
a half dozen large shrimp sautéed in Cajun pepper sauce with garlic toast
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$11.00
with cocktail sauce
Ahi$14.00
sushi grade ahi seared with Cajun spices & sesame seeds & served with a wasabi cream sauce
Artichoke Dip$8.00
hearts blended with cream cheese, Parmesan & Monterey Jack, served with toast points
Potato Skins$8.00
crispy skins topped with melted Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese, bacon bits & scallions
Chipotle Mac & Cheese$10.00
Gruyere & Monterey Jack cheeses with a chipotle adobe sauce
Calamari Fritti$12.00
lightly fried with sweet red peppers & onions, drizzled with ancho chili mayonnaise
Gouda Croquets$8.00
Gouda & Parmesan rolled with shredded potatoes & drizzled with ancho chili sauce
Cajun Lamb Chops$15.00
four chops dusted with Cajun spice and grilled
Appetizer Sampler$13.00
lump crabmeat-stuffed mushrooms, potato skins & calamari
Hunter Trio$14.00
skewers of BBQ chicken, tender teriyaki steak and grilled shrimp

Salads

House Spinach, Caesar, or Tossed Greens$6.00
Soup & Salad$9.00
bowl of our soup of the day with your choice of Spinach, Caesar or Tossed Greens
Spinach with Smoked Turkey$11.00
spinach tossed with honey mustard, apples, almonds, & cranberries
Oriental Chicken$13.00
greens tossed with carrots, peanuts, red peppers, wontons & Thai peanut dressing
Traditional Cobb$13.00
grilled chicken, bacon, Bleu cheese, egg, scallions & tomatoes
Crispy Chicken$12.00
fried chicken tenders with chilled greens, tomatoes, carrots & hardboiled egg
Southwest Chicken$13.00
greens tossed in zesty ranch, with blackened chicken, wontons & a corn salsa
Caesar$10.00
crisp romaine tossed with Caesar dressing & croutons, topped with Parmesan cheese
- With Grilled Chicken$13.00
- With Grilled Beef Tenderloin Tips$14.00
- With Grilled Shrimp$14.00
- With Grilled Salmon$15.00
Ahi$15.00
spring mix tossed with cucumber ribbons, shredded carrots & our orange teriyaki dressing

Sandwiches

Sandwiches come with your choice of French fries or homemade coleslaw

Sirloin Burger$10.00
Half pound fresh ground sirloin with lettuce, tomato, red onion & pickle. Toppings: Cheddar, Jack, Swiss, or Bleu, mushrooms, sautéed onions, BBQ sauce or bacon
Prime Rib French Dip$13.00
thinly sliced, stacked on a French roll, with Swiss cheese & sautéed onions
Steakhouse Club$12.00
toasted bread stacked with prime rib, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cheese
Smoked Turkey Reuben$11.00
sliced turkey, Swiss cheese & coleslaw on grilled rye bread
Prime Rib$16.00
served open faced with mushrooms, Monterey Jack & Parmesan cheeses
Smoked Turkey Croissant$9.00
hickory smoked turkey, bacon & Monterey Jack cheese
BBQ Chicken$10.00
flame broiled breast topped with crisp bacon, Monterey Jack & our home made BBQ sauce
Pulled Pork$10.00
stacked high on a Kaiser roll with BBQ or sweet & sour sauce
New York Steak$15.00
NY steak with lettuce, tomatoes, onions & Caesar dressing

Entrees

Served with your choice of Soup du Jour, tossed greens, Caesar or Spinach salad and French fries, Wild rice or Baked potato. We will be happy to prepare any of our hand cut dinner steaks for you. Please as k your server!

Prime Rib
our Prime Rib is an award-winning specialty! The finest Midwestern beef is herb crusted & slow roasted to ensure the most tender Prime Rib available. Served with our unique creamed horseradish and au jus
- Petite Cut$20.00
- Standard Cut$24.00
Forest Mushroom Chicken$14.00
flame broiled chicken with a rich creamy mushroom sauce
Chicken & Broccoli Linguine$13.00
served in a herb cream sauce, with sliced chicken & Parmesan cheese
Beer Battered Shrimp$14.00
five beer battered shrimp fried to a golden brown, served with cocktail sauce
Beef Tips In Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce$13.00
sautéed with mushrooms & onions, on a toasted baguette
Whiskey Peppercorn Top Sirloin$15.00
our tender sirloin served on our whiskey peppercorn sauce
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
fall off the bone tender, glazed with our classic BBQ sauce
- Half Slab$15.00
- Full Slab$23.00
Filet Mignon$23.00
7 ounces of our most tender steak flame broiled to order
Atlantic Salmon$16.00
a lightly seasoned fillet broiled & topped with a hint of garlic

What 758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.1Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Ringo
San Diego
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
What a surprise. The food was excellent and the service matched! The music was low so you could actually talk without having to scream! It was everything a old school steakhouse should be and more!
M
Maggie
San Diego
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hunters is a great place to eat. Food is always good, service is good. Been going there for years.
T
Todd
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fairly large party of 7 was handled quite efficiently. Took us in early, table set fine and waitress was friendly, professional and efficient. Thanks Hunter!
OL
OliviaL
Central Coast
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We showed for our 1:30 pm reservation and we’re seated. No one came to take our drink orders after being there for 45 minutes. There were servers at tables seated after us. It was a real bummer. My husbands Father’s Day meal was not had due to everywhere else being packed. Which is why I made a reservation to begin with. I understand it being a holiday but watching servers at tables around us after we had been seated prior to them proved it was not about the busyness and more so about the staff not acknowledging our party. Real bummer
KB
KB22
San Diego
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We went for Father’s Day. It had a nice steakhouse feeling and the service was good. We did go earlier than we usually do. We will definitely go back for future celebrations. All of the staff was friendly. The food service was prompt and we did not wait long for a table.
K
Kathy
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
1.0
34 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a reservation. We were seated shortly after arriving by a pleasant hostess. We waited 15 minutes without seeing a server, or a bus boy. Not even a glass of water. We got up and left, and no employee even cared. Another guest who noticed, said “sorry.” The restaurant is very dark and dated, and obviously doesn’t care about customer service.
HB
HarveyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very good food. Best calamari I ever had. I will be back.
CC
CarolC
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful birthday dinner for my brother. This is always the place to go for both our birthdays. Our waitress Jeanine was so good to us. Always serving all our requests quickly and exactly what we wanted. I want to come back for my birthday Sept 4th. We love this place so much and so glad they are back to normal after pandemic. Thank you Hunter!!
SF
StevenF
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Superb salads served table side. Excellent steaks. Reasonable prices.
KT
KathleenT
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We arrived about an hour early but they were so accommodating! The waitress was great the service stellar and the prime rib perfect! We have found a new favorite:)
BE
BonnieE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was great but the noise was up a little a baby crying but food was wonderful and the price was good. Will come back.
O
Olivia
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Wonderful staff! I would recommend to all of my family and friends! Salad is my absolute favorite there!
SM
ShannonM
San Diego
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Both of our steaks were cooked perfectly. Our server Kristin was very friendly and hustled for all her tables. We will go back soon.
A
Annie
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We keep coming back - what does that tell you? I love the Old English atmosphere and setting. It's great for special occassions as well a a nice evening out. We usually sit in the dining room but the bar is fun for lunch or a quick dinner. Lately, we've been going for brunch on Sunday - Outstanding. Not a buffet - which is what I like as buffets make me eat way too much. It's very reasonable too. I highly recommend the Hunter. Oh! I love their tqbleside saladbar.
MC
MichaelC
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Rib eye and shrimp were great. Service was great. Would have been perfect if I hadn't had to listen to some jerk, 40 foot from my table, run his mouth for the first 40 minutes.It was like he was sitting in the booth next to mine.
M
Mark
Las Vegas
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Tenderloin steak was not so tender. Service was great. Place smells like an old museum. Prices were great but we would not go back.
T
Tommy
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food was great. It's one of my favorite places for lunch. It was my brother's birthday. Unfortunately the service was a bit lacking. We had to ask for bread. We ordered sauteed mushrooms. Had to request them several times. I'll be back, but when you spend $200 on a meal you expect a little better.
M
Maggie
San Diego
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place to eat. We have been going here for years.
D
Delmartian
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Old fashioned cozy place. Great place for a classic steak.
SJ
SueJ
New Mexico
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s been 3 years since our last visit here. We have always enjoyed the good food and service here. Jeanine was our server and we appreciated her knowledge of the menu and Sufi. Great prime rib, etc.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very wonderful experience. Food was incredible and server was very attentive. Definitely will be back
T
Thomasv
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the Best "Old School" steakhouses in San Diego County. Always constant, good pour for cocktails, very good wait staff. Moderately priced.
Q
Queenbee
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first visit at this restaurant as we were in the area. We were pleasantly surprised with the good food and excellent service. We will definitely go back.
d
dana
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the rib eye steak and my husband had the primb rib. Both were cooked to perfection! Garlic mashed pototoes and the table side garden salad was delicious too. Server was very attentive. Definitely will be back 😄
S
Susie
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and the Prime Rib and both were excellent!
BS
BillS
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambience --- one of our all-time favourite "haunts"....lol!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Rustic mountain cabin feel, food was great, service great.
M
Monty
Phoenix
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first time at Hunter Steakhouse. The prime rib was amazing and our waitress Dina did a great job. The Cajun Lamb Chop appetizer was also outstanding. We will definitely be back to try more of their menu.
t
tomc
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding service and delicious steaks. One of my favorites - I'll be back soon
I
Ieatoutalot
San Diego
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our “go-to” restaurant. Always consistently delicious. Great service, excellent food.
SL
SeongL
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Old fashion steakhouse!!!! Waitress was little sloppy with handling salad… Good food overall ..
TG
TonyGSD
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great prices, good quality straks, and great service by Deanna! We will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our first return visit in about 20 years. (We live far away, or we might be regulars.) While the decor is dated, the food and service were very good. Roxy, our server, was attentive without being annoying. She was always happy to accommodate our requests and did so smiling. We will come back when we’re in the area again.
JD
JosephD
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Prime Rib cooked to perfection. Outstanding taste & value for a fine steak house. Will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience2
Food was good. Service was excellent. But I definitely told them it was my dad’s birthday and that was not acknowledged whatsoever. Very disappointing.
M
Meritage7
San Diego
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Echo was our server and was outstanding! We loved the rib-eye, filet mignon and salad bar at our table.
A
Angel
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
My husband meets up with a USMC brother here, every few months. It’s old, but good. We like the ambiance simply because we lived here during the 80s and it’s a nostalgia thing. But don’t judge a book by its cover because the food and drinks are really good. Service can be hit or miss, but post-Covid dining is weird some times. We’ve been in the dining area and the bar, the bar is our favorite. Dining area is nice for a quiet family dinner though. (Not having that with these two Devildogs, sorryyyy). If you like old school, more casual, steakhouse vibes, Hunter’s hits.
AK
AnnK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We celebrated my husband's birthday. Table side salad is back. Great Wine List
G
Ghettoman
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience3
Service was good. I had the special fish, Mahi Mahi and it was tough as nails and tasteless. Never had it like that. Steaks were ok. Place needs to be opened up and the seats were hard as nails.
C
Cocktailflag
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The noise was too much - we were seated upstairs and enjoyed the space to ourselves until a group of about 20 were seated on same level. Not the restaurant’s fault, but the large group was loud and disruptive. We wished we had sat downstairs. Food and service were great. Wine selection was limited. First 2 requested bottles from the menu were not available

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 433-2633.

Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside is rated 4.5 stars by 758 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(760) 433-2633

Google Map for Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside

1221 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

Cross street
Stewart St.
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:30 am–1:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Our lot is directly in front of the restaurant as well as on the East side of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.huntersteakhouse.com/
Phone number
(760) 433-2633
Catering
Whether it's a small intimate gathering or a large corporate event off site, Hunter Steakhouse catering will assist in making your celebration memorable. Choose from an array of menu options including our traditional "Santa Maria Style" BBQ. This very popular choice consists of tri-tip sirloin and & chicken slowly cooked over red oak on one of our old fashioned buckboard barbecue pits. If you can imagine it we can create it. If you would prefer to build your own menu, we would be happy to accommodate any requests you make. Hunter Steakhouse looks forward to serving you.
Private party facilities
Our unique "log cabin" inspired buildings allow us to have a wide selection of different rooms and options for your next large gathering. From small to large parties we have an abundance of different private rooms available to host your next great event. Let us help you make your next dinner party memorable.
Private party contact
Janell Roberts: (760) 433-2633

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Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Prime Rib

Steak Neil

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Starters

New England Clam Chowder$5.00

Soup of the Day$4.00

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms$11.00

Hot & Spicy Shrimp$14.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$11.00

Ahi$14.00

Artichoke Dip$8.00

Potato Skins$8.00

Chipotle Mac & Cheese$10.00

Calamari Fritti$12.00

Gouda Croquets$8.00

Cajun Lamb Chops$15.00

Appetizer Sampler$13.00

Hunter Trio$14.00

Salads

House Spinach, Caesar, or Tossed Greens$6.00

Soup & Salad$9.00

Spinach with Smoked Turkey$11.00

Oriental Chicken$13.00

Traditional Cobb$13.00

Crispy Chicken$12.00

Southwest Chicken$13.00

Caesar$10.00

Ahi$15.00

Sandwiches

Sirloin Burger$10.00

Prime Rib French Dip$13.00

Steakhouse Club$12.00

Smoked Turkey Reuben$11.00

Prime Rib$16.00

Smoked Turkey Croissant$9.00

BBQ Chicken$10.00

Pulled Pork$10.00

New York Steak$15.00

Entrees

Prime Rib

Forest Mushroom Chicken$14.00

Chicken & Broccoli Linguine$13.00

Beer Battered Shrimp$14.00

Beef Tips In Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce$13.00

Whiskey Peppercorn Top Sirloin$15.00

BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Filet Mignon$23.00

Atlantic Salmon$16.00

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