Blade 1936

Name: Blade 1936
Address: 401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA, United States, 92054
Telephone: (760) 231-1456
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (994)

$31 to $50

Italian

401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054

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2 people

May 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Vegan, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 231-1456
Website
http://www.blade1936.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Angelo Traversa
Catering
Blade 1936 offers full catering services. Either you have an office party or entertaining guests at your home, our experienced team will make your catering a great success. We can individually package your meals and we can deliver it to your office or home. Request a quote today.
Private party facilities
Blade 1936 is a casual eatery with a modern Italian style flair. The venue is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and celebrate and enjoy outstanding cuisine and great pizza. Our bar lounge area includes Ultra HD TVS to enjoy the major sports events. The private dining room will be the perfect space for hosting family reunion, birthday parties and corporate dinner. A state of the art audio and video set up offers a great place for business meetings.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Cross street
Coast Hwy 101
Parking details
There is a free parking structure just past the restaurant on Seagaze Dr. About 100 yards away.
Public transit
Oceanside
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Michele Chiarlo Wine Dinner
$95.00 per person
Jun 25, 2025 only
Join us on June 25th for a special wine dinner celebrating the rich flavors of Piemontese wine, straight from the heart of Italy. Savor perfectly paired culinary creations by Angelo Traversa, each dish designed to transport you through Piemonte. To RSVP, call (760) 231-1456.

What 994 people are saying

Blade 1936 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blade 1936 is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, featuring "freaking phenomenal" dishes like calamari, tiramisu, and rigatoni with sausage and mushrooms. The service is "exceptional," and the ambiance is lively, making it a favorite spot for both locals and newcomers. Reservations recommended for this "must-visit" dining destination in Oceanside.

994 Reviews

M
Michael
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome Italian food…finally. Server was really attentive.
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Sherry
San Diego16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful anniversary dinner (45 years). We had pasta bolognese and lemon and caper cod with mashed potatoes. The bruschetta appetizer is delicious- 3 pieces- I wish we had order 2. The tiramisu dessert was on the house because it was our anniversary! We will be back! BTW: Happy hour is all evening on Monday and Tuesday.
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Deanna
Orange County16 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was ok. Nothing mind blowing. The server wasn’t very attentive. But the owner was very nice.
Blade 1936Responded on April 20, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Deanna. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Blade 1936 didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and service, and we're disappointed that we fell short this time. Can you please let us know what you had for dinner, And which area of the restaurant you were seated. We will address your experience with our team to improve on the opportunities. We hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team at Blade 1936
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Jacque
San Diego11 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time back in a long while. Four is dined and all of us were happy with our food choices. Service was great-totally felt welcome. We were steamed in the back room - the the noise level was very high.
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Michael VIP
San Diego21 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit did not disappoint!! Referred by a good friend, the food was very authentic and delicious! And the service was exceptional! Make a reservation on OpenTable, because by 7pm the place was packed! Indoor, outdoor, and bar seating available. We will be back, soon.
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Beth VIP
Tahoe2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and went in to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. The food was fantastic! Some of the best calamari and tiramisu I've had. The pasta dishes we ordered were also great and portions big enough to take half home. The dirty martini with blue cheese was surprisingly one of the best I've had ever, yet alone from an Italian restaurant. We also splurged with some after dinner limoncello. My only regret is that we didn't try Blade 1936 years ago.
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Stacy VIP
Los Angeles18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our dinner experience and will return soon!
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Liv
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was freaking phenomenal!!!! I highly recommend this place. The main dining room is a little louder and less romantic than anticipated with sports TVs, kind of a random music playlist, and a family vibe but the pizzas we ordered were truly delicious and made it all worth it! I know they have a separate room with different lighting that seems to be quieter and more traditional for a nice Italian restaurant so if you’re on a date or are with someone hard of hearing then maybe you can ask to be seated in the back room. Overall kind of a strange mix up of vibes but AMAZING food of great quality.
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Nancy
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food in service was exceptional. The noise level was a bit high. I thought the prices were fair
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Jennifer
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is ALWAYS delicious and the staff is wonderful!
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FAQs

Blade 1936 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 231-1456.

Blade 1936 is rated 4.4 stars by 994 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

Cross street
Coast Hwy 101
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Vegan, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a free parking structure just past the restaurant on Seagaze Dr. About 100 yards away.
Public transit
Oceanside
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Angelo Traversa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.blade1936.com/
Phone number
(760) 231-1456
Catering
Blade 1936 offers full catering services. Either you have an office party or entertaining guests at your home, our experienced team will make your catering a great success. We can individually package your meals and we can deliver it to your office or home. Request a quote today.
Private party facilities
Blade 1936 is a casual eatery with a modern Italian style flair. The venue is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and celebrate and enjoy outstanding cuisine and great pizza. Our bar lounge area includes Ultra HD TVS to enjoy the major sports events. The private dining room will be the perfect space for hosting family reunion, birthday parties and corporate dinner. A state of the art audio and video set up offers a great place for business meetings.

Blade 1936

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Michele Chiarlo Wine Dinner

Menu

What 994 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blade 1936 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blade 1936 restaurant rated?

Is Blade 1936 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information