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Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub, Oceanside, CA
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Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

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$30 and under
Sushi
1815 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
Please call for reservations of 7+ (760) 453-2738

Founded in 2013 by Davin and Jessica Waite, Wrench & Rodent is a space for culinary exploration and collaboration. This cozy, eclectic restaurant quickly became a destination for those who appreciated Chef Davin’s creative approach to celebrating local and responsibly sourced fish and produce.

In addition to a set sushi menu, Wrench offers an omakase as well as a list of specials that change daily. The team is committed to reducing waste and enhancing flavor by elevating all cuts of fish and veggies, as well as featuring a diverse range of species. Many menu items are simple, fresh and creative, with a lesser-known fish species complimented by ingredients from the backyard garden. Byproduct utilization drives the menu as well, and recent explorations with aging techniques have led to a dry aged fish program. Plant-forward preparations are also celebrated, and a vegan omakase is available upon request.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Davin Waite

From the OpenTable editors: Power culinary couple Jessica and Davin Waite are revolutionizing the Oceanside food scene with their cheeky, punk-rock restaurant. Aiming for zero waste, almost every fish part is used. The menu, which includes a showstopping omakase, reflects chef Davin's Japanese and French culinary training. Expect ever-changing dishes that might include squid sashimi with jalapeño, lingcod nigiri with uni butter, and mackerel apple tabbouleh with sea grapes. Pair it with one of the top-notch sakes or cocktails on the menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Seafood, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Onsite sushi chef or delivery service available. The Seabasstropub offers PG Catering as an option for intimate private parties as well as large corporate events.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Cross street
    Cassidy
  • Parking details
    Small parking lot available, much convenient neighborhood parking as well.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Waite & Sea

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 28, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025
    A sushi bar experience with Chef Davin Waite. Hosted inside Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub on Monday and Tuesday nights, this limited seating format allows for an up-close and personal experience reminiscent of the early days of Wrench. Since opening their first restaurant together more than a decade ago Davin and Jess have come full circle, building multiple acclaimed restaurants (and closing a few), only to realize how much they crave the intimacy and connection of a small dining room. Waite & Sea is a hyper-local and hands-on answer to this calling for connection. The menu will consist of 12+ courses designed to excite, inspire and challenge diners. For those who crave it, a lively conversation will evolve around the tenants of sustainability featured in the meal, the reverence for cultural tradition embedded in their ethos, and a rally cry for a bold new future of food. Part tasting menu, part food lab, and full of Davin Waite debauchery, Waite & Sea is a rebellious journey in a two hour dining experience.
    Waite & Sea Photo

What 1,443 people are saying

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Sushi

  • North San Diego

    Best Food

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub offers a "unique and delicious sushi" experience with "creative, tasty sushi and sashimi." Guests praise its "exceptionally fresh sashimi," "fantastic dining experience," and "excellent service." The "creative specials" and "amazing food and presentation" make it a "new staple" for many sushi enthusiasts.

1,443 Reviews
  1. Lana VIP

    Baja California2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really great food and staff! High quality fish and super accommodating for our one year old

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  2. alex

    Orange County5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was the best part of the visit. I loved the seared swordfish nigiri only thing I really enjoyed from the experience . Overspent on a very salty subpar omakase experience. They give you a good amount of food for 90 bucks a person but not worth it when it’s really lacks in a depth of flavors from great selections of fish. Sadly not a place I would visit again living in the area.

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  3. Julie VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great service and food. great place for dinner with friends

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots!! Fresh and tasty sushi, great drinks ambiance, and the staff is wonderful!

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  5. Belinda

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! We hope to visit soon again!

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  6. John VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Service, drinks, food...all wonderful. First time diner and I will definitely be back!

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  7. Jonathan

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fried rice is more of a veggie stir fry with rice. The crispy rice was good. The chicken was blasted with pepper. I had to separate the chunks of pepper on the chicken. The sushi pieces were barely dressed and each piece needed something more. For the price, I'd recommend going somewhere else. I was pretty disappointed here overall for the price and taste or food.

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  8. Norman

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to go to Wrench, been going for years on our special occasions and just because- it's always amazing! great service, great food!!

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  9. Adam VIP

    San Diego67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience with exceptionally fresh sashimi and some delicious specialty rolls. They do a great job with excellent service too. We’ll return soon.

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  10. Logan VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible. Service was sub par. She forgot a lot of things, water, soy sauce, ginger, wasabi, and two drinks that were ordered. Otherwise food and ambiance were incredible

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FAQs

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 453-2738.

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub is rated 4.7 stars by 1443 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

1815 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cassidy
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Seafood, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Small parking lot available, much convenient neighborhood parking as well.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Onsite sushi chef or delivery service available. The Seabasstropub offers PG Catering as an option for intimate private parties as well as large corporate events.
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