The Rooftop Bar is our first night out with anyone visiting us in Oceanside. They immediately understand why we’ve chosen to live in North County San Diego.
The drinks are creative and tasty (and pricey).
The limited menu is good to great - our favorites are the cheeseboard, vadouvan chicken sando, and the lamb sausage. Grilled shrimp, grilled artichokes, and spiced potato chips (patatas) are also yummy.
If you want a good view, make reservations. Depending on time of year, you might need a min of 6 people to book. You have to provide a credit card to hold, which might be charged $35/person if you no-show or cancel with less than 48 hrs notice.
It’s an amazing way to spend 2 hours with friends and/or and see a stunning sunset!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eileen S
The view was amazing, which makes this spot worth checking out. But in the middle of summer, it was honestly too hot to really enjoy sitting outside. Service was decent, nothing bad but nothing that stood out either. Food was just okay — not bad, but not something I’d come back for. The cocktails we had was fine. Overall, worth a visit for the view, but not a place I’d rush back to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Janine Mackie
Overlooking the oceanside pier, this rooftop bar captures California chic without a hint of pretension. It’s the perfect spot to linger with a book, a chilled glass of water, and small plates made for sharing. The trio of hummus dips was inventive and delicious. Jennifer and the poolside team deserve a special mention: warm, hard-working, and genuinely fun energy that turned a great afternoon into a memorable summer holiday experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evan Delsanto
Great atmosphere and employees, only bad thing I have to say is keep your windows clean! You want a good view without all the blur in the window, besides that great place
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
M Has
had a great experience at this rooftop bar in Oceanside. The service was attentive and friendly, the food was tasty, and the ambiance was spot on with beautiful views that made the evening feel special. The only downside was the added surcharge on the bill, which I wasn’t expecting. Overall, though, it’s a wonderful spot to enjoy good food and drinks with a view—just be aware of the extra fee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sylvia Mcmanus
Doc Martin and friends for the souleil solstice edition was a vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiera Blackwell
DELICIOUS. We will be coming back very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elli Cherry
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Rooftop Bar in Oceanside! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, with a stunning ocean view that made the evening even more special. The food was not only beautifully presented but also delicious — every bite felt fresh, flavorful, and crafted with care.
But what truly set this place apart was the incredible service. The staff here is attentive, professional, and genuinely cares about their guests. We especially want to express our deepest gratitude to Margo and Rob. These two went above and beyond to make sure our evening was perfect. After a long and exhausting event earlier in the day, they welcomed us with warmth and kindness, helped us settle in comfortably, and ensured that we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal. Their thoughtfulness and professionalism turned a simple dinner into an unforgettable experience.
It’s rare to find a place where the combination of excellent food, breathtaking views, and outstanding hospitality all come together so seamlessly. Thanks to Margo and Rob, our evening at The Rooftop Bar was nothing short of amazing. We will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to all our friends ❤️💫
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy Ungersma
Loved it here!! Came with two girlfriends of mine and we arrived just after 6pm on a Wednesday and got seated right away with a great view of the pier. It was a beautiful evening. We enjoyed drinks and plates like the moonlight and Seaside and the Cheese Monger. Would highly recommend this place as a nice date night with a partner or with some friends. Maybe no more than groups of 6. Our server was attentive and friendly and gave us great recommendations. This place was great and I can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christena Honeyman
Excellent cocktails and hors d’oeuvres! The view was spectacular and our server was great! The rooftop bar was also pet friendly. I will definitely be back!
This place is amazing. Great views, snacks and vibes. And our server Ruth was probably the best server we have ever had.
Kat Smith
If you want to pay an extra 6% surcharge + overpriced drinks/food just to have view (btw, it’s free from the bench across the street) & attitude from condescending hostesses. The hummus comes with a good-sized bowl of mediocre hummus, but only a couple pieces of naan - so when the offer more naan- it’s a surcharge. Drinks were fine, but there’s a 6% surcharge just for existing and if you want anything extra they don’t give a shit.
So, save your money and go for a walk on the beach and go across the street to “surf club.”
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sharon B
Our friends took us to this restaurant for the beautiful view of Oceanside Beach and pier. We sat in the pool area at the furthest corner table. It had the best view but it was a bit noisy.
It's beautifully decorated and very picturesque. I would say this place is better suited for groups of 4 or less. We were a group of 6 and options were limited.
The food was on the pricey side because portions were quite small. More like tapas than actually plates. Food was hit or miss. We did like the cocktails and those were delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kayla Abrahamian
The view was beautiful. Way too expensive for mediocre food. Would not recommend coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Shannon Bushee
This is one of my favorite places to go when I visit Oceanside!😍 The ocean views are perfect! It’s not WAY back from the beach either. Views from 3 sides of the restaurant with the kitchen and all back of the house jobs being the fourth wall. It’s fancy, in my opinion. Idk what THAT’S worth.😂 They use white linens, candles and glassware which makes anything look fancy I suppose. Anyway, I love this place simply for the atmosphere and view of our SPECTACULAR PACIFIC OCEAN!😍
The Rooftop Bar is our first night out with anyone visiting us in Oceanside. They immediately understand why we’ve chosen to live in North County San Diego.
The drinks are creative and tasty (and pricey).
The limited menu is good to great - our favorites are the cheeseboard, vadouvan chicken sando, and the lamb sausage. Grilled shrimp, grilled artichokes, and spiced potato chips (patatas) are also yummy.
If you want a good view, make reservations. Depending on time of year, you might need a min of 6 people to book. You have to provide a credit card to hold, which might be charged $35/person if you no-show or cancel with less than 48 hrs notice.
It’s an amazing way to spend 2 hours with friends and/or and see a stunning sunset!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The view was amazing, which makes this spot worth checking out. But in the middle of summer, it was honestly too hot to really enjoy sitting outside. Service was decent, nothing bad but nothing that stood out either. Food was just okay — not bad, but not something I’d come back for. The cocktails we had was fine. Overall, worth a visit for the view, but not a place I’d rush back to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Overlooking the oceanside pier, this rooftop bar captures California chic without a hint of pretension. It’s the perfect spot to linger with a book, a chilled glass of water, and small plates made for sharing. The trio of hummus dips was inventive and delicious. Jennifer and the poolside team deserve a special mention: warm, hard-working, and genuinely fun energy that turned a great afternoon into a memorable summer holiday experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and employees, only bad thing I have to say is keep your windows clean! You want a good view without all the blur in the window, besides that great place
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
had a great experience at this rooftop bar in Oceanside. The service was attentive and friendly, the food was tasty, and the ambiance was spot on with beautiful views that made the evening feel special. The only downside was the added surcharge on the bill, which I wasn’t expecting. Overall, though, it’s a wonderful spot to enjoy good food and drinks with a view—just be aware of the extra fee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doc Martin and friends for the souleil solstice edition was a vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DELICIOUS. We will be coming back very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Rooftop Bar in Oceanside! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, with a stunning ocean view that made the evening even more special. The food was not only beautifully presented but also delicious — every bite felt fresh, flavorful, and crafted with care.
But what truly set this place apart was the incredible service. The staff here is attentive, professional, and genuinely cares about their guests. We especially want to express our deepest gratitude to Margo and Rob. These two went above and beyond to make sure our evening was perfect. After a long and exhausting event earlier in the day, they welcomed us with warmth and kindness, helped us settle in comfortably, and ensured that we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal. Their thoughtfulness and professionalism turned a simple dinner into an unforgettable experience.
It’s rare to find a place where the combination of excellent food, breathtaking views, and outstanding hospitality all come together so seamlessly. Thanks to Margo and Rob, our evening at The Rooftop Bar was nothing short of amazing. We will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to all our friends ❤️💫
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved it here!! Came with two girlfriends of mine and we arrived just after 6pm on a Wednesday and got seated right away with a great view of the pier. It was a beautiful evening. We enjoyed drinks and plates like the moonlight and Seaside and the Cheese Monger. Would highly recommend this place as a nice date night with a partner or with some friends. Maybe no more than groups of 6. Our server was attentive and friendly and gave us great recommendations. This place was great and I can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent cocktails and hors d’oeuvres! The view was spectacular and our server was great! The rooftop bar was also pet friendly.
I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is amazing. Great views, snacks and vibes. And our server Ruth was probably the best server we have ever had.
If you want to pay an extra 6% surcharge + overpriced drinks/food just to have view (btw, it’s free from the bench across the street) & attitude from condescending hostesses.
The hummus comes with a good-sized bowl of mediocre hummus, but only a couple pieces of naan - so when the offer more naan- it’s a surcharge. Drinks were fine, but there’s a 6% surcharge just for existing and if you want anything extra they don’t give a shit.
So, save your money and go for a walk on the beach and go across the street to “surf club.”
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Our friends took us to this restaurant for the beautiful view of Oceanside Beach and pier. We sat in the pool area at the furthest corner table. It had the best view but it was a bit noisy.
It's beautifully decorated and very picturesque. I would say this place is better suited for groups of 4 or less. We were a group of 6 and options were limited.
The food was on the pricey side because portions were quite small. More like tapas than actually plates. Food was hit or miss. We did like the cocktails and those were delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The view was beautiful. Way too expensive for mediocre food. Would not recommend coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
This is one of my favorite places to go when I visit Oceanside!😍 The ocean views are perfect! It’s not WAY back from the beach either. Views from 3 sides of the restaurant with the kitchen and all back of the house jobs being the fourth wall. It’s fancy, in my opinion. Idk what THAT’S worth.😂 They use white linens, candles and glassware which makes anything look fancy I suppose. Anyway, I love this place simply for the atmosphere and view of our SPECTACULAR PACIFIC OCEAN!😍
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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