Cococabana

Name: Cococabana
Address: 408 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, United States, 92054-2814
Telephone: (760) 688-0195
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4.0

145 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

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
Website
http://cococabanaoside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
408 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054-2814
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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Hot spot
North San Diego
Hot spot
North San Diego
Lively

145 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

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

Website
http://cococabanaoside.com/
Phone number
(760) 688-0195

Cococabana

Make a reservation

Additional information

Offers

TACO TUESDAY

Menu

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is Cococabana restaurant rated?

Is Cococabana currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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