Top 15 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Oceanside, CA

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.

Kyle Bergeron This place is good! Highly recommend. Wide selection of seasoned poke and bowl choices for a quick bite or a larger meal. Very fresh! If you have any questions on the menu, don’t be shy they’re more than happy to help. Super chill place.

Yoli M We absolutely loved this authentic Italian restaurant in Oceanside. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality made us feel so welcome and taken care of. The food was truly delicious and tasted incredibly authentic, every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. You can really tell they take pride in their cuisine and service. We can’t wait to come back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for genuine Italian food and a great dining experience. Great wine selection and great location, right next to the pier!!! They have a beautiful patio, equipped with outside heaters. Can’t stress how much I highly recommend this spot.

Anh La Went to soft opening, such good vibes but what you really want are the fish tacos,, ceviche and lumpia!! Everyone was so friendly and courteous. Left so full and extremely satisfied, can’t wait to come back. Want to next try the sandwiches and piping hot fish stew (looked like a gumbo cioppino hybrid) those looked incredibly good coming out of the kitchen!

D. Doug (Beware of Doug) Totally recommend Tonys if for nothing else, the Bloody Mary. They are not kidding, its the best. Not only the homemade mix, the homemade rim "tahin" (with citrus) but the included additional shot of vodka and Mix to ensure the 2nd half tastes as good as the first. Breakfast burrito was excellent, just the right ration of ingredients and Anthony (bartender, waiter, host) was fun and engaging. Will definitely be back.

Melissa Jacka This place has the best sushi in north county San Diego that I’ve ever had. I did omakase and was not disappointed. Every dish was better than the last. I lost count of how many dishes were brought for us to try. The ceviche was creative and I loved the little pieces of apple in it. The yellowtail was beautifully done and I loved the local heirloom tomatoes they added to the plate. The cauliflower was creative and had the best flavor. The green lantern roll was my favorite but I also loved the hedge hog roll. The service was superior and my table was constantly surprised with the next dish to try. I would definitely recommend this place. I sat out front and it was a beautiful evening. I do recommend a reservation as it gets busy. I can’t wait to go back.

Preston Stringer Brought the family to the Tin Fish for dinner. It was delicious and HUGE! The fish was perfectly fried. Tender and delicious. NOT a beer batter which I like. The waffle fries were good and plentiful. The shrimp and calamari were cooked perfectly and paired well with all of the house made sauces. We had so much food that we had to take boxes home and had a whole extra meal for the next day! The kicker is, for everything being fried, it WAS NOT GREASY. This means they change their oil and cook at the right temps! Finished the meal off with some smoothies, ice cream and one of the best churros Ive had in a long time! Plenty of cinnamon and sugar. The place was clean the staff was very friendly. Im definitely looking forward to going back to try some other stuff and that cheeseburger burrito.

Lorenzo Warfel BELIEVE THE 5-STAR REVIEWS! OMG... Toasted Gastrobrunch is definitely on my regular restaurant rotation now. Its highly recommended by Yelpers far and wide, as a brunch enthusiast I can verify this is a phenomenal place. I heard great things about the A-B-C Hash (Shoutout to our friend Audrey the Yelp CM who recommended this dish) so I had to try it! I ordered it with a side of rosemary sourdough and oof, it was an other-worldly experience. The avocado was perfect, I typically dont eat avo but this place changed my mind. Everything from the potatoes, meat, and eggs was fresh and premium quality. We tried a flight of mimosas (pear, lavender, etc.) and they had a good amount of alcohol. The flight glasses were mini-size, so we got some extra soft drinks just in case. Service was a little wonky, we didnt have too many check-ins from our waitress. Our drinks didnt get refilled regularly, that was a little troubling. We just got a lazy vibe from some of the staff. Thankfully, this didnt ruin the experience, but wed appreciate better service next time! I WILL give kudos to a gentleman from the staff who sent away a homeless dude who was about to start stuff. He tactfully handled the situation, and called security without causing a disruption for guests. The restaurant was trendy, but it never felt like it was trying too hard. It was a cool place, I enjoyed the outdoor patio ALOT! I definitely like the comfortable brunch atmosphere. Oh, and their kitchen is stunning, I love getting to see the chefs in action! Note: I checked on their Yelp page, they have a Yelp waitlist!! Be sure to secure your slot!

Traveling Gs Evening meet up with friends for a few drinks. Our waiter was friendly and prompt…he did a great job handling a chaotic group. We had a couple burgers and fries. Very tasty burgers with an upscale appeal. I recommend The Shore Room for an evening by the shore. Can’t remember out waiter’s name…Hungarian smile gave us great service.

Tiffany Santos Relaxed place. Excellent service. Great menu. We had 2 kids in our party and the waitress verbally told us the kids options as there was not a dedicated kids menu. There were 3 screens in the main dining room. Outdoor patio was closed but seemed like it would be lovely. All dishes were delicious! Portions were generous. Easily able to accommodate food allergies. Chocolate temptation dessert was a hit. Will come back for happy hour!

Rowena Reno Following a recent cousins wedding on the Oceanside Harbor Beach, Dominics hosted 50 or more family & friends to a wonderful dinner reception. Hats off to him for being onsite & engaging with everyone, as though they were his family! As for the food, I heard nothing but positive comments about all of it! The tiramisu seemed to be a big hit with most of the guests. I loved the buttery garlic breadsticks & penne pasta. Both were really good! I highly recommend stopping by Dominics for a meal and/or planning a party to experience it yourself!

Lucero Rodriguez This beach spot cafe is hands down the best I’ve ever been to. I came here to study and ended up accomplishing a lot of studying while enjoying the beautiful beach and delicious food. I even met the owners, who were incredibly friendly. There were so many loyal local customers who came to visit with their pets, which made me feel like I was part of their community. I’m not even from here; I just came to study and grab a bite by the beach. I’m so glad I checked this place out. I hope to visit again in the near future.

Linda Mosel My friend said the food was excellent. She was spot on. Went for brunch. Had the reuben and eggplant sandwiches plus an order of fries. For dessert the chocolate cake; hot chocolate to drink. The best and most flavorful meal I have had in San Diego!! Ruby who waited on us was kind and made us feel very special for my birthday celebration. Thank you, Ruby. You made this a birthday meal I will never forget! The Plot is fortunate to have you!

Tiffany P We walked by shortly after they opened and they welcomed us graciously even without a reservation. It’s very clear though that it’s best to make a reservation for the future, as this is a very busy restaurant. The staff were very kind, and the food service was quick! Food was excellent and filling, and in my opinion, the prices were fair. Overall a great time. Just a note, I think I would try a different skewer in the future because while the tuna was good, I think it lacked a little flavor compared to the other dishes we ordered.

matthew cortez Best guamanian food ever. Large portions fried rice is amazing and the noodles are to die for