Recommended 12 Dinner Spots Near Oceanside, California

Felicia Kinney Oceanside is such a great little place. The food at the harbor is awesome with many different styles, Mexican, pizza, seafood, American, etc. Places for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The walk to the beach is very nice and quick. Great place to visit.

gc ortiz Plenty of seating inside and out. Fully stocked bar. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Our food was delicious. Our plate had lobster, crab, rice, beans, corn on the cobb, salad, and a corn flake vanilla ice cream dessert. Our friends had a variety of tacos. Many thanks to Imelda our waitress, she did an awesome job.

Ashish Aggarwal Classic Oceanside surf shack turned breakfast legend. Opened in the 80s.. feels like a real locals gem Casual vibe with surfboards on the walls, outdoor patio, and that laid-back energy. Portions are massive. Breakfast is delicious. Classic diner vibes but with a homey feel Expect a wait on weekends. Worth it for the no-frills, tasty brekkie Service is friendly and quick despite the crowds

Gregory Fuerte We had a fantastic time at Joe’s Crab Shack in Oceanside! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot — the steam pots (now in bags not pots) and the BBQ crab legs were especially delicious. The service from the waitress to the manager was excellent, with staff who were attentive and friendly throughout. We even celebrated three birthdays at once, and the team made it feel extra special. Great food, great atmosphere, and wonderful service — we’ll definitely return. I included a picture of our view of the sunset from our table.

Jeremy Guzman Came here before heading to the beach. Had the large 3 piece fish dish that came with fries. It was very good. The kids had corn dog and chicken fingers. With a lot of fries. Which was good. Service was ok at the counter. But it was to be expected. I really liked the fish. Price is a little high, but so it the places near by. I do recommend.

Jason S Rich and tasty BBQ served with friendly charm. Steady flow of locals greeted on a first name basis. Nice menu selections with plenty of variety. Aiming to return for additional samples. Super easy parking.

David Nagy Truly fantastic Korean Beef Short Rib Grilled Cheese and Short Rib French Dip sandwiches! They offer an amazing array of creative, delicious dishes made with high quality ingredients. The Caesar Salad is superb and not just an afterthought like many places. Compliments to the chef! The service is very good, and there is an excellent range of beer types on tap. Updated: I cant get enough of this place with its excellent, unique, and creative food along with great service. The short rib French dip sandwich has super tender and tasty thin beef slices on a fresh soft roll. The calamari is served in a fish stick style with fun toppings and two delicious dips. The brussel sprouts are as good as they get, roasted and covered with an array of goodies including onion strings, blue cheese, dried cherries, and candied pecans.

Michael Hunter It was a nice overcast,rainy day. A good day for the Broiler lunch. We mostly had Waters and one margarita. We had wedge salads, 3 bowls of clam chowder, Cajun seared ahi Sashimi, Calamari Tempura, four coconut shrimp, and blackened salmon tacos. Everything was excellent, awesome Sashimi, Calamari, and clam chowder. Service was great, pace was clean, an nice views of the port.

Bret Schanzenbach Went here for a birthday dinner. It was fantastic. We were not able to get there for the sunset, but we have been here before at sunset, it is stunning. The food was amazing. I had the salmon. Everyone in our family loved their food. Service was excellent.

Nichols J (JNic) Missed dinner the night before so we came into Swami’s ready to eat. This is not the place to order food for the first time with wreckless abandon. There is a reason why you can order one pancake. I couldn’t even finish mine and it was delicious. The special pumpkin walnut pancakes are a must. The fruit was fresh. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. The food can get costly too if you order a ton so be careful. Great spot for breakfast!

Yuri Castillo Dons Country Kitchen has some of the best breakfast in town. The staff is super friendly, the service is quick, and the food is always fresh and delicious. You really cannot go wrong starting your day here and it is definitely our go to spot.

Lisa Minton Excellent food, great service! We had the M-T -W 4 course special. I had the beef tip stroganoff -he had the prime rib. Both excellent. Definitely would recommend.