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“Lively spot for a great meal”

Local Tap House & Kitchen
Ranked #3 of 501 Restaurants in Oceanside
Cuisines: American
Dining options: After-hours
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Dining options: After-hours
Reviewed 7 November 2018 via mobile

We sat at the bar as the restaurant was quite busy. It turned out to be perfect as the woman bar tending provided both delicious drinks and excellent service. We had margaritas and the Crispy Calamari and Agave Bacon Street Tacos. What a fantastic combination of flavours in the Tacos!! The Calamari was perfectly tender as well. I can’t wait to go back and try many of the other interesting looking dishes on the menu.

Date of visit: October 2018
Thank Melanie C
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Reviewed 7 November 2018 via mobile

We’ve eaten here a couple times and it’s always good to very good. The food is kinda groovy, but interesting. It’s not cheap but it’s always busy.

Date of visit: April 2018
2  Thank Dlmjr
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Reviewed 5 November 2018

This is one of our favorite restaurants in North County. For a casual spot it cannot be beat. The atmosphere is fun. The chef (Daniel) is very creative. Some of our favorite are the Brussel Sprouts, Pozole Verde Mussels, Calamari Street tacos, the Caesar Salad, the Wild Caught Scallops with Udon Noodles (very spicy), etc etc. Too many good ones to list. Daniel is amazing. The service has always been top notch. Amanda, our server, was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu at our last dining experience . My husband says the craft beers are very good. Once again, this restaurant did not disappoint. No reservations except for large parties so arrive early unless you don't mind waiting. Wishing them all the best with their new adventure opening soon (Exh Ale).

Date of visit: November 2018
1  Thank Carrol447
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Reviewed 26 October 2018

We had been here once before a year before. We do not live close to Oceanside. Loved our first experience and wanted a repeat this trip. They were busy as ever on a Thursday night. However, our new experience was worth it. Our waitress was great, friendly, smiling, efficient and engaging. We ate inside this trip (first available). Last we had been at an outside table. We had two in our party six years and younger. No problem getting a highchair for the youngest. We liked the hustle and bustle of the crowded restaurant. Yet had no issue having our own family discussions. Their menu is tremendous with many terribly interesting takes on common dishes, as well as many unique takes. I could probably eat her fourteen days in a row and never have the same dish twice. They had that many intriguing choices. This evening the adults tried their Jalapeno & Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese - smoked gouda, white cheddar parmesan, garlic herbed pank (quite good - my other half thought this spicy, in my case I would have gone for more heat - so a good compromise); Seafood Stew -
scallops, salmon, local clams, shrimp, fingerling potatoes, artichoke, bacon, cream, white wine & garlic (I did not try this one but it was reported delicious - outstanding amount of fresh seafood); Wild Caught Scallops - coconut curry udon noodles, toasted coconut, broccolini, sugar snaps, Thai basil & lime (I also failed to try this one but it also looked and was reported great); Halibut special. I had the last but failed to write down the creative ingredients that went into it. I will say that this was a nice portion of excellently prepared fish. I thoroughly enjoyed it. So, visit two to LTH 101 was stellar. The location, the decor / ambiance, the staff and the food all great. We definitely will return.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 3 October 2018

Always fun to go after work on Friday's to sit at the bar, have a drink and nice meal. Every sport is on the TV's. Good vibe, great food and staff.

Date of visit: September 2018
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1  Thank mbessent
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