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Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside

4.4
4.4
898 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
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

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 898 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Steakhouse

898 Reviews
  1. DavidK

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have been eating here for 15 years and always get a great meal at a good price. The service is always great.

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  2. ShirleyN

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The food was cold. The waiter was good however the other staff not so good. The food came out before salads were finished and food sat and got cold. It was my husbands birthday and no one seems to care.

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  3. KenK

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Destiny was very professional and nice. Our first time upstairs was nice too.

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  4. JDF1188

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, and I all dined here. The service, and everything else was absolutely superb. The food was absolutely delicious . The music we heard was also great. We will absolutely come back again at some point. Hopefully, you guys will have a great Thanksgiving, and a great holiday season 

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  5. LarryH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was great as always with the potatoes auguran excellent as was the salmon. this time it was a little slow getting my billing which was a bit slow in coming.

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  6. Vail77

    Los Angeles

    494 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    494 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Excellent service from Dina. Such a cool and historic place. Built on top of an Indian graveyard so you might see or feel ghosts haha

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent we loved the experience

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t had good prime rib in a long time. Excellent choice and was able to get it rare. Tasty brown bread with honey butter. Yum. Blue cheese salad dressing was great. Table made salad was a treat.

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  9. DonD

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This place has been around for years. Food is always very reliable, but the interior needs a facelift. 

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    tia was really great. very attentive server. food was amazing

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  11. Skubalah

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The food is always very good, especially prime rib. Made a reservation on OpenTable, there were many times available for that night, but hostess told us they didn’t have a table because the reservation was made only an hour ago. She said we have to wait for someone to leave, so we went to the bar to wait and noticed the whole top floor was empty. 15 minutes later they sat us on the top floor with 3 other tables now occupied. Why did they show reservations available? Why did they say we have to wait for someone to leave? Just say you are under staffed tonight.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    Party of 2 put in an a nondescript room with large tables of young kids/babies crying - not coming back

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  13. JeromeS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Per our very nice & attentive server, the cook lost our ticket & we had to wait way way way too long for our entrees. In fact we just wanted to leave because after appetizers & salad we were no longer hungry, we discovered after waiting a half hour or more for our entrees.

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  14. DianneE

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always Jeanine was fantastic. The food was great.

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  15. DaleM

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rib eye steak was perfect: pricing is moderate: full bar and excellent service

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  16. paulh

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tia was our server. She was very friendly and professional. The table side salad was great. Our food was delicious. We will be back .

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  17. BriA

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a nice dinner with perfect food and salad bar at the table. Excellent service once again from Janine.

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  18. sheri

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    They are 15 years past when they should have remodeled. Our booth was so shredded it looked like a cat had attacked it. It is a shame as our steak was good

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  19. RichardM

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    As always very good food. Service was adequate considering the shortage of workers

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  20. LeslieM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    My friend and I ordered raspberry martinis; when they arrived, we were shocked that they contained only raspberry vodka with a twist of lime. When I questioned our server and volunteered which ingredients usually comprised a raspberry martini, she wouldn't discuss it and said that that was what she had served to me. I was not able to drink it.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We have been coming to Hunter for over 25 years. Unfortunately both of our Prime ribs were not as expected and the waitress didn’t check on us in a timely manner so my husband just ate his well done prime rib when he ordered as rare as possible ( Happy birthday). My temperature was correct but the steak was too tough to eat. They offered to give me another steak but my husband was already done with his meal. They reduced the price of my meal but still charge me $15 for the salad. Disappointing

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  22. STEVENF

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an extraordinary experience. I have dined there many times previously, and will dine there many times in the future. I would recommend one specific item to enjoy, but they’re all excellent. Pick one, any one and enjoy.

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  23. Vail77

    Los Angeles

    494 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    494 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We came during lunch as opposed to dinner so a limited menu. The sandwiches were average nothing spectacular but I’m returning for dinner to try the steaks and have an evening experience. The waitress was phenomenal and if you like 70s decor then you’ll love Hunter. It was a very old school vibe. The hostess was a little too serious with her bland personality. Look forward to dinner soon.

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  24. baydiner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    We made a reservation and were seated promptly. Staff appeared overwhelmed, which is typical in the current staffing climate. The server was friendly. The server, who was serving other tables, was more attentive and was trying to make sure all tables were covered. We had to flag down someone for water. Unfortunately, just as we started our salads, a person showed up with our entreés. When we stayed that we had just started our salads, he just shrugged and left. So there we were with a table overflowing with dishes and our salads partially eaten. My New York strip Hunter cut was excellent, as was the augmented mashed potatoes. The fresh vegetables were soggy. Our Ceasar salads were good, without strong anchovy taste. My friend ordered the stuffed sirloin, which turned out to be quite a horror. It was very tough and raw in the center, unfortunately, inedable. Ask for a chain saw if you order it. The baked potato was good. The baby backed ribs were very meaty and a good-sized portion and very tasty, as were the scalloped potatoes. We will probably go to the Texas Road House next time we want a steak.

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  25. KenK

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Hunter's is like an old time rustic steakhouse. Try the filet tips and Prime rib. We go early. Jeanine was, as always, a fine, conscience server.

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  26. PamelaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our go to restaurant when we're in town. Consistently good steaks.

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  27. MOOSE

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always great , been going there for 45 years.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Prime Rib in town and amazing service from Jose

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  29. James

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Waitress seemed overworked. Food was good, atmosphere nice.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Deana(spelling?) is a rockSTAAHH!! The team of servers are amazing. Sooo glad the salad wheel is back. Happy Hungry Customer ( 0: ~ MkM

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  31. chefbobcat

    San Diego

    212 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    212 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our first visit to the main dining room, as in the past we have sat in the Bar area and ordered appetizers. Very impressed with the Prime Rib I ordered and the Sirloin Steak Tips ordered by my wife. The table side Salad 'Bar' was very impressive with all the ingredient choices being very fresh and the dressings having great flavor. This is a great throwback to the great steakhouses of the past. It is nice to be able to order Prime Rib in three different portion sizes.

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  32. AngelaB

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was good. The building needs some repairs and updating. The woman that took our order was definitely busy. They have a salad bar at your table feature which is just not necessary. I think they could be more efficient if they plated salads ahead of time. Overall pretty good for the price. It can definitely use some better management and updating.

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  33. DavidM

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience1
    Shoved in a booth where another table boxed us in. Waitress was nice. Steak way overcooked. Ordinary

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  34. Napaorbust

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Best value and flavor prime rib meal. It's a little dark and dingy inside, but you can't beat it. Solid!!

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  35. EatDrinkYum

    San Diego

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We came here to celebrate my dad’s birthday and he really wanted prime rib. He was super happy and the potato skins were delicious. We’ll be back!

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  36. Dugger

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I think this would be a good place to hit the bar during Happy Hour. I noted a lot of who appeared to be locals in the bar taking advantage of better pricing for meals during Happy Hour, including Prime Rib Dinners. Once one moves into the restaurant the price goes up.

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  37. BillD

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hunter's has been a "go to" restaurant with family and friends to enjoy good company and share birthdays and important events in our lives for years. It has been consistently outstanding. The quality of the steaks and food is exceptional. the prime rib and steaks, my favorite the top sirloin, are tender, juicy and done to perfection. My wife particularly enjoys the lamb. The service is thoughtful, considerate, and timely. The value for the money is exceptional . Hunter's steaks, prime rib, and other menu items are exceptional. The meal comes with choice of salad or soup, the entrée served with vegetables and a choice of sides, accompanied by warm dark bread. The restaurant has a rustic, warm décor that supports conversation and family time together.

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  38. KenK

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Dina was a fine waitress and truly personable. The table side salad bar is a fantastic idea. If I could I’d add bacon bits to it. Good bang for your buck. Good portions too.

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  39. Dave

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived on time for our reservation and were quickly seated. Courses arrived like clock work . Torry's service was smooth and complete! Food was excellent!

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  40. Jeff

    Palm Springs

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was excellent! Unfortunately, this shrimp was over cooked and not served with any sauce until we asked.

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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 4.4 stars by 898 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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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