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!!”

“If the world were ending, I’d probably grab a box of McDonald’s chicken nuggets before heading to the nearest bunker. Why? Because these little nuggets of “chicken” are the perfect existential snack—they remind you that life is both fleeting and full of questionable decisions.

Are they good? Oh, absolutely. In the way that a warm hug from a robot programmed to destroy humanity might feel good—comforting but a little unsettling. You know deep down that these nuggets are about as natural as a sci-fi villain, yet you can’t stop dunking them in Sweet ‘n Sour sauce like it’s the cure for your rapidly deteriorating will to live.

The texture? Surprisingly satisfying. It’s like they found the perfect ratio of crunch to sponginess, somewhere between “delightful” and “why does this remind me of memory foam?” But hey, they taste great, and that’s what matters when you’re ignoring the fact that they’ve probably been on more journeys through industrial machinery than your average car engine.

If I ever have to barter during the apocalypse, a box of McNuggets might just be the gold standard of currency. Because even in the darkest of times, humanity will cling to its one true comfort: fried mystery meat that tastes delicious with the Fire Direction 🔥 🐦”

“Choose the short ribs if you are looking for a flavor-filled meal, the Pad Thai for consistency, and absolutely order the cheesecake for dessert. You can skip the appetizer, it fell flat for us. We got there at opening and it was loud inside.”

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

“Great customer service!!!”

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

“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!”

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

“excellent service, delicious selection”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“The food and customer service are on point”

“excellent drinks & food.”

“Delicious, comfortable spot.”

“I love the lunch special! Worth the money and finally a place with big servings. No tiny strips of chicken like some other places. I recommend the salad adding 2 strips on top. So good! Cashier was cheerful too.”

“The chicken kabob is amazing!”

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

“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!”

“Great food and atmosphere”

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

“We were celebrating a mini reunion and a birthday and decided to go to Nicks on State as it is our favorite place to celebrate special events. Riley, , our servet, was very attentive and took excellent care of us. The food was delicious. We had 2 orders of the fried asparagus as a starter with our cocktails. I have to say that the ends were a little tough during this visit but still acceptable; definitely could be better. I had the panko crusted chicken piccata and the dish met every expectation; from the lemon sauce to the breading and the capers, delicious. My daughter had the ribs and my son-in-law had the bistro salad with ribeye. Portions are large enough to satisfy your appetite and all guests were happy with their selections. For dessert we had the butter cake as a birthday dessert and we had to stop ourselves from licking the plate. All our drinks were expertly made from the Bloody Mary to the wine and then the lattes, espresso and cappuccino. We will definitely be back! Thank you Riley and Nick's for making our family time special.”

“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.”

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

“The salmon chowder was amazing the environment was amazing. The bread was amazing. The tea from the corner store was amazing. The building was amazing the environment was amazing.

I took my girlfriend here on our first date, she loved it as well.”

“We heard great things about LILO and couldn’t resist going there for a date night. The price overall is not cheap and even more so with wine pairings.
The evening started outside with a few small bites and a walkthrough of the history of the restaurant (which is new). Then we moved inside for wine pairings and food courses. Every dish came with an introduction, every wine pairing a perfect story and explanation. The entire evening followed a delicate story, with food we’d never forget. The evening ended outside with a nice desert and desert wine. A perfect end to the evening. This place is worth every penny and all the hype!”

“Great live music, nice friendly atmosphere.”

“This restaurant is exactly what Oside needed! Excellent food and service. If you haven't tried them, please do so. Will not disappoint!!!”

“This a listening bar rather than a nightclub. It's set up for listening to music and socializing, not for dancing. The vibes were great during my visit, I got into to several pleasant conversations with other patrons. I didn't encounter anyone who was over-served. The staff was friendly and professional.”

“I love it”