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1. The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(69)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Oceanside

Booked 8 times today

Nestled within the historic Brick Hotel, The Lobby Tiki Bar is a vibrant oasis that beautifully blends the enchanting allure of traditional tiki culture with the contemporary sophistication of new-age rum. Our establishment pays homage to Oceanside's rich history while offering an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike.

2. Cococabana

4.3

Awesome(223)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Oceanside

Booked 8 times today

We operate on a first come, first serve seating policy. For parties of 6 or more, please visit us on OpenTable or visit our Events Page to inquire about special events & parties.Housed on the Brick’s 2,100-square-foot rooftop is the Cococabana Bar, a Caribbean-style cocktail bar with its own menu of small bites.

3. The Space Pad

4.8

Exceptional(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Oceanside

Booked 6 times today

At The Space Pad expect to find cocktails with flavored smoke bubbles floating on top of your drink, cocktails that look like a lava lamp in your hand, change color as you drink, fruit suspensions, and spherified cocktails that you actually eat rather than drink, similar to giant boba pods each individually filled with cocktail ingredients that bursts with flavor and booze when you bite into it.Reservations offer a 90-minute experience. WALK-INS WELCOME - Reservations not available? We always set aside space to accommodate walk-ins, first come, first served. And before or after your experience at The Space Pad you're welcome to join us at Kilowatt Brewing for our award winning craft beers, hard seltzers, adult slushies, and a bite to eat!

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4. The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific

4.5

Awesome(17)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Oceanside

Booked 10 times today

Experience The Rooftop Bar! Enjoy expansive views and gorgeous sunsets above Mission Pacific Beach Resort voted the No. 1 resort hotel by Travel & Leisure's World's Best Awards. Enjoy lounge seating, cozy cabanas, a vibrant pool deck, fire pits, heated canopies, cool ocean breezes, service by the bottle, craft cocktails, and small Mediterranean bites as prepared by Chef Alec Vasquez until 8pm (Sunday-Thursday) and 9pm (Friday & Saturday). Savor the sounds of live DJs as you marvel at Oceanside, San Diego County's coastline with a drink in hand. At 9pm, The Rooftop Bar evolves into a 21+ lounge environment for the perfect evening ambiance for sipping cocktails and checking out new DJs! The Rooftop Bar and Pool located on the sixth floor of Mission Pacific Beach Resort maintains a walk-in policy and is dog friendly. Please note reservations are only available for parties of six or more.

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5. Piper at Seabird Resort

4.5

Awesome(24)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Oceanside

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Piper, Oceanside’s coastal gem just steps from the Pacific. Led by Chef Chris Carriker, our seasonally inspired menu showcases the best of California cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a warm, inviting setting. Start your day with farm-fresh breakfast, enjoy vibrant lunch favorites, or savor an intimate dinner paired with craft cocktails and a robust wine list. Whether gathering with family or indulging in a leisurely meal, Piper offers an elevated yet approachable dining experience in the heart of Oceanside. Join us and taste the essence of California’s coastal flavors.

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6. 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood

4.5

Awesome(5528)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Oceanside

Booked 28 times today

Stunning Views of The Famous Oceanside Pier, Innovative Cuisine and Stylish Décor, Seaside California Elegance

7. Blade 1936

4.4

Awesome(992)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oceanside

Booked 3 times today

Blade 1936 is an upscale casual modern Italian restaurant which took over the historic Blade Tribune and News Building in Oceanside. Blade 1936 features authentic Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizza. Our menu features fresh pastas, local seafood, steaks and sinful desserts. We have Vegan and Gluten Free menus. Featuring two private dining rooms, Blade 1936 is the perfect venue for your special occasions. Our private wine room seats up to 60 guests and the Chef table seats up to 10. Our outdoor patio is perfect for dining al fresco with your pet. Order online and curbside pick up available.

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8. Harney Sushi - Oceanside

4.4

Awesome(87)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Oceanside

Booked 7 times today

Harney Sushi has been serving up San Diego's best sushi since 2001. As fresh and it gets, as imaginative as you want. This is the place where experimentation mixes with celebration, where fine dining service and knowledge fuses with beaming personality and style. Come check out one of Harney Sushi's featured nightly specials, brunch, live music, happy hour, catering, private dinning and more...You must try one of our signature rolls prepared fresh by Head Chef Miguel Castillo, The Rolls Royce Roll, Flaming Lip Roll and the Castillo Roll are fan favorites. Not into the raw stuff? We have something for everybody, try the Osider #55 Roll with seared top sirloin, shrimp, and fried onions or one of Harney Sushi's entrees form the grill like our amazing Chimi-chile steak entree. We have a kids menu too...Harney Sushi is located one block from coast highway right in front of the AMC theater and two blocks from the Oceanside Pier.

9. Mission Avenue

4.9

Exceptional(61)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Oceanside

Booked 3 times today

We opened our doors in August 2014 with a vision of greatness: great drinks, food, and atmosphere, with a chill, unassuming vibe. A come-as-you-are locale, where everyone — from local to the traveler — is welcomed. Insider or outsider, there’s a seat at the bar just for you. Located just blocks from the Oceanside Pier, join us in our industrial-chic lounge with two large garage doors which make you feel like you're dining outside, or on our heated and dog-friendly patio, from lunch to late night. Be sure to check our daily happy hours, midweek lunch specials and weekend brunch. Come see us. Pull up a seat and make yourself at home.

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10. The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian • Oceanside

A Hawaiian Inspired Cuisine nestled in a Historic Oceanside Hotel.

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CherylVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Joseph, our server (twice) …. Excellent! Mario has a wonderful team.
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Piper at Seabird ResortPrice: Expensive• American• Oceanside
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4.5
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RandallVIP
San Diego •66 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A huge and fun experience. We took some new people here and they had a blast! This is a reservation only kind of place as it is tiny. Drinks are amazing and our servers were superb! Just go and have a blast!
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The Space PadPrice: Moderate• Speakeasy• Oceanside
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4.8
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David
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service with a smile. Food exceeded expectations.
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333 Pacific - Steaks & SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Oceanside
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4.5
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Monika
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The rooftop is such a fun place. I took my friends there last week for the sunset. What a great view. The staff is super friendly, and the food was fantastic. I am addicted to the Wind and Sea cocktail. Absolutely love this place.
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The Rooftop Bar at Mission PacificPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Oceanside
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4.5
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Slavko
Los Angeles •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
First time went to dinner. The cocktails were delicious and plenty of alcohol. Food was delicious. I had the TriTip skewers. And we also had the Hawaiian donuts. Outstanding.
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The Lobby Tiki Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Oceanside
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4.5

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1. The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill

2. Cococabana

3. The Space Pad

4. The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific

5. Piper at Seabird Resort

6. 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood

7. Blade 1936

8. Harney Sushi - Oceanside

9. Mission Avenue

10. The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar

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