Restaurants near Camp Pendleton South

“Camp Pendleton location, food is inconsistent and orders are usually wrong. service is not good and "management" is really bad. treat our military better!!”

“We come here at least once a week and it’s always pretty good, some days fries can be cold. Anyways, I had an issue with an order and it was fixed. Cindy the manager was sweet and apologized, and made everything right. She knows what she is doing, and made me feel comfortable talking to her. She got down to the bottom of the problem and made sure to talk to the team members about the issue.”

“Incredible place to find in Oceanside. If you’re a well travelled adventurous type come here!

Must orders
• Mocktail Cocotail
• Pork Skewers
• Gado Gado
• Mie Goreng

Solid
• Black Rose
• Kerabu Salad

Skip it
• Charred Eggplant
• Grilled Roti”

“Lovely Michelin star dining. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Thank you for making our 25th anniversary a memorable experience!”

“Environment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beautiful, well-designed space with a strong sense of flow.
You start with bites in a garden courtyard, move indoors to an open kitchen for mains, and finish by the fire pit with tea. Warm wood tones and a subtle Japanese aesthetic make the whole experience feel calm and intentional.

Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This menu centered around flowers, with floral elements in almost every dish.
Compared to traditional French fine dining, Lilo is noticeably lighter—more seafood, cleaner flavors, and slightly acidic seasoning instead of heavy, rich profiles. Very well suited for spring/summer.

Overall Thoughts
A refined, thoughtfully curated tasting menu with strong atmosphere and clear identity.
Within Michelin-level dining, it stands out for being light, seasonal, and restrained rather than heavy.

Will I come back?
Yes.”

“Great customer service!!!”

“fresh baked buns make all the difference. coffee shake, yum. got it in "Lil Moo" size”

“straight fire as far as fish and flavors all in all over the top 💯💯💯look forward to going back 🔥🔥🔥🔥👀”

“Little Fox Cups and Cones is amazing! We really needed a home made ice cream shop and this is it! The owner is just as delightful as her ice cream. This place is a must try and a must return. So good!”

“Best Pancakes. Always good everything. 👍👍”

“The gelato and coffee were delicious; the atmosphere lovely; but especially the service was amazing. The servers behind the counter were so kind and patient, clearly wanting their patrons to be taken care of”

“What a great experience.. great beer and an awesome place.. for sure will be backs and will bring friends with me.. cheers 🍻”

“Ordered my first ever California Benedict and it was delicious! Perfect way to celebrate my birthday. Big shout out to the staff fir their energetic birthday greetings.”

“The food and customer service are on point”

“Vegan comfort food so good you'll tell everyone you know about it. My wife and I had meatloaf sandos because we haven't either of us had meatloaf in decades and we both liked it when we did eat meat. Scott's (hey Scott) meatloaf isn't like your traditional meatloaf with granules of ground beef. Instead, it is more the texture of a fine dice of beef, and man, it is mind-blowing good! I hear the Reuben will make you want to move to Oceanside. I'd love to see what this place could do with a tuna melt. The fries are superior and, well, they nailed it. Love the 60s/70s counter-culture vibe and, of course, the surf undertone (it's blocks from the waves). The service is what you would hope for and holds a soupcon of joy behind it. Scott is personable and you can see his heart is in the food and the restaurant. Finally...calling all meat eaters! This place is the place for you. I used to eat meat. I too know the dissatisfaction vegan food can bring. In short, I am not unsympathetic. You won't be dissatisfied here. I wouldn't be surprised if you returned and brought other people. I've tried all the meat substitutes and this isn't like that. They got hold of something here and it's really good.”

“Food was great and came out fast. We had a party with kids and Sandra was so helpful and so patient! Will definitely be back and will definitely be back and will ask for Sandra by name ❤️.”

“Had the salmon and it was delicious. Good clean atmosphere and hospitable, attentive staff.”

“Red Chickz’ chicken sandwich is amazing. The seasoning is habit worthy. Sooo tasty! The chicken, the fries, the cheese curds - everything is delicious. Even the cauliflower bites have the seasoning on it. I get the ‘Cool’ style - which basically means all the seasoning but no heat. But that’s just me. It’s amazing.

The owner, Mike, is super friendly. I see him come out to talk to people all the time. He spoke with my husband and I for quite a bit. I’m so impressed at the ingredients he uses and the care he takes in hiring certain employees and then how he treats them. He seems very conscientious.

I love that about this place.
Come try it!”

“So fun and delicious- what a great place! The vegi cauliflower burger was “the bomb”. Food and service - aka: David and his recommendations- were exceptional!!”

“great customer service and and good Knowledge of all the beers”

“The chicken kabob is amazing!”

“Loved their lattes! Quick service and great food”

“Amazing!! I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this place is the best. Everything is made fresh. The beans are awesome. I had the Pastor Burrito, it was so good. The meat was so tasty. Drinks was delicious too!! Can't wait to go back!”

“Love the pizza. The ingredients were good as well! :)”

“I love how this small , family-owned business is located conveniently on Mission Ave. Great service and they have some pastries & vegan sweets too. They’ve got a nice seating that allows for people-watching and most importantly, they support other small bakeries & businesses by carrying their goods. It’s a win-win and I love that for our community.”

“I’ve been going to La Costa Coffee Roasters for over 35 years. Great caffeine and the place still feels the same in the best way. It’s simple, reliable, and always worth coming back to.”

“Delicious, comfortable spot.”

“delicious creamy cauliflower soup
Was very fresh and delicious
Service was excellent
Atmosphere was elegant and ornate
Beautiful building
My server provided excellent service
I did also order a hot coffee
Very good delicious coffee also
Amazing people that run this location.”

“Beautiful gardens. Peaceful and relaxing. Dined there once. The service and food was great”

“What a wonderful diner! We had 3 apps and they were all suoer tasty, do not skip the deviled eggs (best I have ever had). The bistro special meal was perfect, just right for one. The onion soup that came with it, was also the best ever, not your normal french onion soup, more like onion bisque to me. I will go back for sure”