Harbor Restaurants in Oceanside
Located in north San Diego County between Carlsbad to the south and San Clemente to the north, Oceanside has lots of harbor front restaurants at which to grab a bite after a round of golf. Oceanside has myriad golf courses, all with lots of elevation changes, and is less than a half hour drive from the La Costa complex in Carlsbad. The closest golf courses to the harbor are the City Center Golf Club and the El Camino Country Club. Restaurants on the harbor range from a dinner cruise to classic picnic table fish shacks.
Have dinner in the harbor aboard the Azure Seas, which offers sunset dinner cruises, theme night cruises and cocktail cruises most nights of the week. Meals are extensive buffets with hot dishes ranging from fresh fish to cooked meats, side dishes and desserts. Alcohol is also available, and a glass of champagne is included with most sail and dining packages. The boat docks at the Oceanside harbor.
Located right on the harbor with indoor and outdoor seating, is a taste of Little Italy with pizzas, pastas and bruschetta among the offerings. Pasta choices range from spaghetti with marinara sauce to fettuccine Pescatore, and the pizzas rival New York's best. Pizza crusts, breads and sauces are made fresh on site, and portions are large. Desserts include the house special tiramisu. Service is generally good, but be aware that menu prices are a little high for a pizza place. Open daily for lunch and dinner.268 South Harbor Drive
Oceanside, CA 92054(no website)
A local favorite, this fish shack on the harbor serves fresh fish and chowder with indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its cheap jerseys huge fish and chips platters as well as creamy New England clam chowder and other fresh fish, meals are served in baskets, and utensils are plastic. Guests order at the counter, and meals are brought out or numbers are called when the order is ready. The interior of the restaurant has a nautical theme and is decorated with photos of fish, fishermen and boats. Open daily for lunch and dinner.