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Rooftop Cabana - Cococabana, Oceanside, CA

Cococabana

4.0
4
145 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 688-0195
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Cross street
    Pier View Way & Tremont Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Oceanside Transportation Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • TACO TUESDAY

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    TACOS , TEQUILA, AND DRINK SPECIALS ON OUR ROOFTOP

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Hot spot

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

  • North San Diego

    Lively

145 Reviews
  1. ClarisseS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were ignored for 20 minutes I stopped the one server working twice she dismissed me so we left.

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  2. Morgan

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Extremely overpriced. The drinks were watered down and gross. The portions of the food were laughable for the price and the service was really slow. After sitting there for over 30 minutes I had to get up and find someone so we could pay and go elsewhere. This was a one and done place for our group.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    great views, bartender was not nice. drink size is pretty small flr what you are paying for.

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  4. Local

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went for a friend’s birthday and had THE best time!

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  5. KennethR

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    On the very short bar menu, there were a few items that they said they had sold out of on a Monday evening at 5:00 pm. Also, the mixed drink my wife ordered has barely any actual drink in it and the glass was mostly just filled with ice. When we asked the waiter to mention something to the bartender, he wasn't comfortable doing that.

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  6. JenL

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Have been wanting to check this place out for a while. While I wasn’t thrilled with the quality of the food, particularly given the price, the ambiance was great and the drinks were pretty fantastic. Don’t go in expecting a great meal and be prepared to drop a pretty penny. I feel like if they worked on their menu a bit, this place could be great!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Food was just OK – very overpriced. Chicken skewers arrived, burnt to a crisp and very fatty. When water spilled on our table and dropped on the floor, the gentleman working wiped our table, but said “if you slip and fall on that water, it’s all on you!” A weird response, considering he could have throw a towel to clean up the water spill on the floor  They also added an automatic 20% gratuity to our party of seven… We don’t normally tip the full 20% on the hefty portion of the alcohol bill.  Two of the plastic wine glasses arrived unclean. Fun, atmosphere, and beautiful view .

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  8. Geleni

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had so much fun at this rooftop spot. We had shots and cocktails. We will come back for the food as we didn’t order any food. The ambiance is great. Only thing I noticed was that they need a security to monitor guest’s safety because there was a altercation that happened by the bathroom and no security came to stop it. Overall, it was fun. We even spotted fireworks. It is a great spot for socialization with friends to enjoy great music. Will come back again soon.

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  9. NilaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Has some birthday drinks with my friends and service was great, music was perfect, the vibe was right. All the drinks were beautiful and super tasty. Can’t wait to come back!

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  10. NinetteZ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Cococabana called me 2 hrs before my reservation to inform me that they had a special event and that and their kitchen would be closed, but if I wanted to come in for a drink that I was welcome to come. I think a special event would have been on the schedule weeks in advance, and my reservation never been accepted. It ruined my bachelorette dinner/night out we had to scramble for another 8 party table. Rude!

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  11. CatF

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Very casual bar food. We didn’t look at the menu when we booked. The view is better than the food. We still enjoyed it but we won’t be back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    Atmosphere was great. The food selection was minimal and the menus were so stained, you did not want to touch them. Would not recommend for a meal, only for a drink before heading somewhere else for dinner.

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  13. BarbM

    San Diego

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to Cococabana and we enjoyed celebrating our daughter’s bday there at happy hour. We all loved our drinks, and the pricing was great. Unfortunately, the only food being made while we were there was sliders, but we were OK as we had just eaten lunch elsewhere. For other people coming hungry, this might have been an issue. Views were fantastic. 5 star ambience. Attentive service from Rosa.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Jersey

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Very cool spot the but the service is always slow. I’m not sure why they don’t correctly staff this bar. It makes me feel sorry for the workers who are on and struggling to keep up with the service demand. The food is meh. Nothing special. I would recommend for a cocktail and that’s about it

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  15. MichelleL

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great local spot! Try the cauliflower... it is excellent! The drinks looked fun, but I opted for wine which was very good. Friends tried a few different coctails and seemed ot like most. Oysters were so-so, shrimp was good. We requested a comfy couch and they sat us at t abooth while we waited for the lounge area to be freed up. Service was great. Itis a great place to relax and take in the view.

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  16. BeckyN

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Horrible service and the place was dead. We had reservations and they wanted to put us in a corner with no view. There were so many better seating options available. All the staff just hung out by the bar tasting drinks that the bartender made. When we did get our drinks, they were filled to the top with ice. Definitely not returning.

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  17. James

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Not worth the hype. We made a reservation in advanced, still got placed in a cramped corner. We tried to stick it out and wait for anyone to come take our order but after 20 minutes we decided it’s not worth it

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  18. LetaS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    Food and drinks took forever. The view was nice though.

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  19. PhoenixJ

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice place good food and drinks definitely will be back!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    We enjoyed the ambiance and the drinks but we had several dishes that were undercooked. The service was slow.

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  21. JessicaJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Bad service, waitstaff was rude. Food came out wrong, drinks were wrong, bill was wrong - won't be back. Food was also disapointing.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. PatriciaO

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This is a destination for the 20-30 something that enjoys ear-piercing loud electronic music, standing room only, impossible to have a conversation with the person next to you. Not my idea of a sunset-birthday-dinner, reservations required. The food was slow to arrive, served cold when it should have been hot and we were charged extra money for three slices of bread, no butter. We left Cococabana very disappointed and went to a restaurant around the corner for an absolutely enjoyable dinner that was very much appreciated by the birthday guest.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Not a very large brunch selection, but the food was good and ambiance was great!!

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  24. osidejewels

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The service here is atrocious. We had reservations at 5:30 on a Saturday for a birthday. The hostess seated us and said some would be with us shortly. The bar was obviously crowded so we waited patiently for someone to take our order. After 25 minutes, no one had come to the table. We ended up ordering drinks at the bar where we were overlooked and ignored for another 15 minutes. When we tried to flag down a bartender, thinking maybe they thought we’d already been helped, we were told “I’m not a bartender, I’m a bar back. Just to be clear - I’m not a bartender, I’m a bar back!”. The gentlemen was obviously having a bad day and was rude to everyone standing at the bar. We finally got our drinks - but no acknowledgement of the insanely long wait time. Upon returning to our table (and letting the hostess know a server never came) we waited for another 30 minutes before throwing in the towel and heading elsewhere for dinner. It’s a real shame because the view is incredible. The drinks were tasty. But the issues with the service seem to be an ongoing issue.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    The portion sizes are incredibly small, and the prices are incredibly high. It is not worth the $$. However, our server Ondrea was exceptional and made up for the experience.

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  26. TraceyV

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The food was mediocre at best and very expensive. It wasn't even warm and the meat skewers were cold and raw inside. The pineapple mimosa was not cold and it was awful.. I'll never go there again

    1 person found this helpful

  27. Yesi

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Servers are slow but the vibe is great. One simple fix would be to make sure silverware is brought out before your food and not have to ask for them. For all 7 of us we had to ask for silverware after our food arrived. Nice touch to have them warm but would have been great to have them before

    1 person found this helpful

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Got served raw chicken tacos. Was excited to take family from the east coast here and got my meal ruined when I was served raw chicken tacos.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere, great drinks and food!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Music was way too loud and high pitched. I’m not even old and it was bad

    1 person found this helpful

  31. Rocky

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service was poor. I reserved a table and they put us at the bar. Drinks were good but that was about it.

    2 people found this helpful

  32. MarthaB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I am so disappointed with this restaurant and it's service. I made a reservation and it started to rain. I tried calling before arriving to find out if they were still staying open. No answer. I could not believe that they wouldn't call their reservations to cancel or let them know they were going to be closed. I have dined at many rooftop restaurants and alot of the time they have a glass closure in case of weather. Upon arriving there were no signs indicating where the entrance to the restaurant was and when we showed up at the door of something that looked like a hotel. We finally saw the restaurant name and hours in the window. the door was locked and required a code to enter which I was never given mind you I am getting soaking wet from the rain. Horrible experience awful customer service I would never recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Cute upscale place. Go for the views and vibe. Beautiful rooftop

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  34. Myreview

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Went there for breakfast brunch, The place look great, we got a nice table, service was good, but it took around 50 minutes or more to get our food although the place was maybe at 20 percent occupancy or less, the look, taste and quality of food was disappointing for the price and wait time, I would recommend this nice place only to get a drink, not for food

    2 people found this helpful

  35. Gomez26

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Honestly I was disappointed in the service. Food took too long and I understand the kitchen might be backed up but at least notify us. One person in our party never got her food and when she got her food it had a hair. This was the 2nd plate with a hair. A girl that wasn’t our server came towards the end to apologize but at that point we had been so frustrated and the funny thing is that tables that ordered food after us got their food first which means they gave us poor service. Overall subpar I don’t think I will be back.

    2 people found this helpful

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    The food was great. But service was not. Took a while to get checked in, also no designated spot. Had to get up to order at the bar per the server's request. That took a minute and then still didn't get our soda but got charged for the soda. Asked for the check from another server because the one that was helping us wasn't around.

    2 people found this helpful

  37. MichelleD

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great views, cool décor, love the small bites of good food, friendly staff!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Lack of Staff however they did great maintaining the coverage to ensure clients’ needs. I sat at the bar because I was a single client and easier for bartender to service. I’m not sure if he is really deaf friendly person to communicate so instead he just nodded away. Accountability on communication at comfort level is much needed and training like inclusion. Other than that - food is great. Sad that the top roof was closed due to a wet weather.

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  39. RafaelM

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff , food and ambiance ! Will be back ..

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  40. OceansideFoodie

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was 10/10. So good. Small portions for the price but definitely worth it. Great view and atmosphere. Only negative is that the service was subpar, we were freezing since it was Feb. and we were sat away from a patio heater and no one came to us for about 15-20 minutes until I asked some one, even though several staff walked by us (it was not busy at all). Overall, I recommend giving it a try!

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FAQs

Cococabana is rated 4 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Google Map for Cococabana

408 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054-2814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pier View Way & Tremont Street
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Oceanside Transportation Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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