The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar

Name: The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar
Address: 131 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA, United States, 92054
Telephone: (442) 266-2781
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (20)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

131 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

A Hawaiian Inspired Cuisine nestled in a Historic Oceanside Hotel.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Hawaiian
Hours of operation
Brunch Mon–Thu 7:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(442) 266-2781
Website
http://www.theswitchboardrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Giovanni Cantero

Location
131 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Mimosas
Multiple dates available
Join us for Bottomless Mimosas Daily 7am-2pm **must purchase an entree**

What 20 people are saying

The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar offers an inviting blend of delicious and "fun interesting food," complemented by a "charming vibe" and "unique history" linked to its retro switchboard decor. Guests appreciate the "friendly service," with servers like Chloe and Stephen enhancing the experience. The menu, featuring Hawaiian/Korean dishes, is "beautifully executed," including gluten-free options. Located in the Historic Fin Hotel, it promises a memorable visit.

20 Reviews

j
james VIP
San Diego29 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun interesting food, pleasant room, friendly service.
Is this helpful?
T
Teresa VIP
San Diego27 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chloe was awesome – even though they were short staffed, Chloe took excellent care of us and was both friendly and efficient. Our twin granddaughters loved their food and Hudson, our dog, loved her pup cup. Thank you, Chloe for making our lunch with our twins so special and fun!
Is this helpful?
J
Janis VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Switchboard has a charming vibe and unique history tied to phone service connection to military bases. Food was delicious with healthy options available. Our server, Stephen was charming, fun and knowledgable. Just right on a rainy night.
Is this helpful?
M
Michael
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic. Server was ready when my four year old arrived for his birthday.
Is this helpful?
B
Belinda VIP
San Diego24 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had enjoyed twice previously for dinner, but this was the first time for a Sunday breakfast/brunch. Menus are limited but beautifully executed. Rebecca’s service was friendly and fabulous plus she was working on her birthday. Her upbeat personality is infectious. One of our 4 diners has to be gluten free and although the menu items are not marked, Rebecca was very knowledgeable about menu & prep and offered to bring a fruit bowl instead of the breakfast potatoes. It was huge, fresh and delicious. The Hawaiian breakfast plate was great & even the spam nonbelievers in our group were impressed. The table seating is quite limited so we were glad to have reserved our table for 4. The restaurant still has the retro switchboard decor, an homage to the telephone operators who worked in the building during the 40s as Oceanside was exploding in growth with the establishment of Camp Pendleton. The restaurant is located in the Historic Fin Hotel, now a Hilton Tapestry Collection, boutique hotel. Opened in 1927 & having colorful history and several owner & name changes, most recently The Dolphin. It was one of the first seaside hotels to have hot & cold running water & steam heating in each of its rooms. From modern, to seedy, to almost destroyed in a 2015 fire, to reborn in 2016, if you enjoy a restaurant/building with retro cool history and great Hawaiian/Korean food, you’ll enjoy The Switchboard. The ambiance of the Fin Hotel building and the coffeehouse next to the restaurant are added pluses.
Is this helpful?
R
Reilly
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My parents and I do a weekly restaurant of our choice and I chose Switchboard(been there once w my friends) and my parents and our friend Mark loved it. My dad is very picky and he loved everything. Our dishes were all delicious, (we all cleaned our plates!) the drinks were yummy, and the staff was wonderful. Super attentive, helpful, easy to talk to and we asked for her to pick a dessert for the 4 of us and she picked the banana lumpia and ice cream. So good! The Korean fried chicken was bomb, ahi poke wontons, I got the Hawaiian plate with teriyaki chicken, fried rice and Mac salad. So yummy. Def recommend to anyone, it’s a great spot!!
Is this helpful?
J
Joel
San Diego5 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was impeccable. Both the manager and our waiter were accommodating and patient, not making us feel rushed at all. The menu had lots of choices for different preferences and the food was good. The only thing that left us wanting was the atmosphere. The main room had a lovely, cozy ambiance but with our slightly larger party (5) we were in a room off to the side. It felt like a big unfinished space and was very bright. They were able to lower the lights so that it did not feel like we were in a Target, but the ambiance still lacked. This restaurant deserves a makeover to make the auxiliary space as inviting as the main room.
Is this helpful?
L
Laurence
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great little place for cocktails and a meal. Small and intimate with excellent service. The four of us had a blast!
Is this helpful?
N
Nadine
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had never heard of the Switchboard Coffee Shop and Restaurant. The food was excellent and for a price fix dinner, it was surprising. We will go for brunch soon.
Is this helpful?
N
Nancy
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the switchboard. Great service, ambiance, and food!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (442) 266-2781.

The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar

131 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Oceanside
Hours of operation
Brunch Mon–Thu 7:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Hawaiian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giovanni Cantero
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theswitchboardrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(442) 266-2781

The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Mimosas

Menu

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar restaurant rated?

Is The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information