The Best Restaurants in Oceanside, California

It might be best known for its surf culture, historic pier, and as a former Spanish mission, but when it comes to drinking and dining, the quintessential Southern California beach town of Oceanside has established itself as a destination for exciting food discoveries. Find everything from Michelin-starred modern Mexican to Asian diasporic cuisines, breweries, and distilleries in this laid-back beach town that’s worth exploring. This update round, the Heritage Beer and Barbecue, Homestate, Petite Madeline Bakery, Pacific Coast Spirits, and High Pie, which have all closed, leave the map; Michelin-recognized Tanner’s Prime Burger enters.