Masters Kitchen and Cocktail

I came here a long time ago when they first opened for a girls night. It was fine. Drinks were fun and carefully crafted . I came for brunch with friends and it was slap yo mama good . The chicken and waffles will knock your socks off . The staff was attentive and I never had to ask for a refill . They gave a free dessert knowing we were celebrating something special. Parking isn’t great but this place is worth the hassle.

Went here for breakfast. My goodness was this place really good. Not only was the service amazing the food and drinks were great. The inside was very clean and nice climate considering it’s so close to the beach. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast the carnitas chilaquiles are very good but very filling too. Thank you for an awesome time.

Our food was delicious. The delicately sliced stuffed beets flavor bombed w/ the greens & vinaigrette. My partner enjoyed a big burrito. My main dish with clouds of fluffy eggs Benedict on homemade biscuits served with home fries. Even the leftovers gave me a true delight. I demolished our waffles with fresh fruit and a cinnamon whip

Their customer service is excellent, and staff are very welcoming. The atmosphere and seating is nice. Food is good, a bit expensive, and the stuffed mushrooms were only small 5 pieces for $16.

I had one of the worst dining experiences ever at Master’s Kitchen on Valentine’s Day and would never return. We had a 7:30 PM reservation and arrived on time, yet still had to wait to be seated. Service was incredibly slow from the start. We ordered two glasses of wine and an appetizer (meatballs) as soon as we sat down, but it took an entire hour just to receive the appetizer. About 45 minutes into the wait, a waiter came up to my fiancé and abruptly asked, “Did you get the meatballs?” She said yes, thinking he meant if we had ordered them. A few minutes later, he returned and aggressively said, “I thought you guys got the meatballs already.” His tone was abrasive, rude, and confrontational—getting uncomfortably close to my fiancé, which scared her. Instead of checking with our server or the kitchen, he chose to confront us for no reason. Immediately afterward, the manager came over to apologize, saying he was sorry for both the wait and the way the waiter responded. While I appreciated the apology, it didn’t undo the horrible experience. We finally got our meatballs after an hour, but our actual entrées never arrived. At 9:15 PM—nearly two hours after we sat down—our waitress came over and told us our food would still take a while and actually recommended that we leave. At that point, we had no choice but to walk out. They comped the meatballs but still charged us for the wine, despite the miserable experience. And to make things worse? The restaurant wasn’t even busy. On Valentine’s Day, of all nights, this was a complete disaster. I expected a nice dinner, but instead, we spent the night waiting endlessly for food that never came, dealing with rude staff, and ultimately leaving hungry. This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve ever had, and I wouldn’t recommend Master’s Kitchen to anyone—especially for a special occasion. Avoid this place.

We have periodically visited Masters for date nights at the bar, drinks with friends, and brunch with the family. Every time we have gone we've enjoyed the staff being so polite and helpful. We try to get something different to eat every time we go. We've had Masters burger, shrimp tacos, filet mignon, truffle fries, masters brussels, pasta, etc. Everything has been delicious! And the mussels are always a winner! The bartenders have always been great! I love sitting at the bar and just watching them mix their drinks. The Caipirinha is my favorite!

Masters is a great place for dining and drinking. I had lunch there on a Friday afternoon, and it was not as busy as usual. If you go in the evening on the weekend you will see lots of people hanging out. The drinks are amazing! This is more of an adult themed place, not really for kids. I also don't recommend it for date night. This is probably best for si gles and those who want to enjoy a night out with friends. The food has lots of flavor but it is expensive. The service is good if they are not too busy.

Masters never disappoints. Every time I come here I have great, and I mean GREAT service, the food is fantastic and the restaurant is beautiful. They aren’t always open, you have to check the hours but it’s a great place and I’ve enjoyed every experience here.

The service, ambiance and food ( Amazing ). We had the buratta salad came with pleanty of cherry tomatoes and bruchatini crusts. Stuffed Beat Salad and The chicken parm was fantastic . Tender juicy chicken with a crispy crust .. Loved it and then the cocktails. The mixologist is on point. I had a painkiller the mix was perfection, not too sweet not too sour (tastes like the Caribbean in a glass) Hubby had the Alamo a margarita with bitters the smoked salt made the drink! he could not stop talking about it was perfectly balanced. And last but not least, Greta made the whole night more enjoyable. Her suggestions and kindness made us feel at home.

Masters is a great place to eat and drink! Everything was perfectly priced, You'll have to stop by if you're in Oceanside! Drinks were delicious! We ordered an expresso martini and some red wine, The expresso martini was delicious, although it was a little sweet. They shred chocolate on top, you can also ask to remove it. Food was also tasty! We ordered a salad for an appetizer, dressing was great and and was very good. We also ordered shrimp alfredo and a summer salad. The shrimp alfredo was nice! It was very rich and creamy, and very fresh. The summer salad was good and had fresh peaches mixed with the salad. Service was excellent! Our server was very friendly and nice! She was very helpful and gave great recommendations on food. She was also very fast to deliver our food, and we had no problem waiting for service. Ambiance was very great! It had a nice sign saying Masters, and cool table designs, and a neat bar. They also had a view of the kitchen and the chef's cooking. They included a vine wall near the entrance to the kitchen and Halloween decorations. I really enjoyed masters, and I hope you enjoy it too if you stop by.

The food and ambience was great. Service was excellent. Tasty food and drinks. Greta was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended this placed.

We went right when it opened for Sunday brunch and there was no wait! We ordered the carnitas chilaquiles which was arguably the best thing on the menu. The portion sizes are very large so come hungry! The veggie omelette was also very standard. I highly recommend getting their green sauce to add to the omelette for extra flavor Potatoes were perfectly crispy. Also, a whole bottle of sparkling wine and juices are $15! The patio offered a nice sea breeze and view of the street/ passersby's without being too loud or crowded.

Held a team dinner here & their service was wonderful! We had the mushroom, Brussel sprout, & coconut shrimp appetizers. Brussels were AMAZING! For dinner I had the shrimp tacos & they were yummy! Drink selection is on point as well. Would definitely eat here again!

This place looks great, unfortunately we didn't stay to try it because we were told 15 minute wait, and 45 minutes later we decided to leave. You've got 3 people standing at the host stand and employees standing around everywhere. Couldn't get seated in a large restaurant full of empty tables. Bummer.

Love coming here for happy hour on Wednesdays because it is all day. Half off wine bottles so we've been able to try a range of them. The truffle fries are a must have! The Brussels are yummy. These cheese plates is good but we just wish it came with more cheese. The jam is a very good pairing, the mustard seems off. I'm excited to try the hummus plate next!

As we entered we were greeted with a welcoming smile. The bar is to the left with several tvs showing football games, to the right a few tables offer views of the tvs and then further back booths and tables. We sat in a booth near the back. Our server Joe greeted us, offered coffee and took our order. Our food was delivered hot and delicious. Biscuits and gravy with over easy egg and the Master's Breakfast of eggs and bacon with toast served with sour cherry jam. A terrific experience!

The ahi poke was okay...it definitely needed more seasoning and was just lacking something. Nothing to rave about for $20 to be honest. However the service was nice and the restaurant has a nice ambiance if you're in the area.

Love this establishment! First time going and the whole staff was amazing and so hospitable . The decor was so festive with the holidays around the corner. The food was delish from the burgers, the fries, the chicken and the cocktails! We will definitely be back soon.

Awesome restaurant, relaxed upscale vibe inside. Good service, indoors and outdoor seating available. Salmon and mixed vegetables were delicious and a good gluten free option. Tacos, and meatball sub were enjoyed by others in my group. Desserts were delicious, house made sorbet is a must have!

Masters is our local go to!! I personally love the crab cakes, salads and burgers. The Alamo is my favorite drink. They also have a good brunch! It's an open air concept with tons of greenery and fresh air. Lots of parking because it's a little further down.

Great service and attention to detail. Menu offered a lot of terrific options. They were able to accommodate a large party of 10 quickly over the holidays. Fun location, great ambience.

We stumbled on Masters Kitchen and are so happy we did. The staff is fabulous! Kind staff that's authentically focused on every customers experience. The ambiance is fun and welcoming with a classy finesse. We had a large group they kindly accommodated. We plan on going back again and again because they checked all the boxes and provided an experience filled with warmth and love. Thank you team! Should out to Chels, Fisher and Greta as they were always there when we needed, with kindness and a smile.

First off the service was top notch! I took my family here for Mother's Day. We arrived early to our reservation but they seated us early anyway. The first course stuffed beets and cinnamon French toast were amazing! We ordered one entree per person and while we waited my grandmother started choking. I jumped in and did the Heimlich and while I was doing it the entire staff was quickly table side. All was well. They even checked on her afterwards and were super sweet and understanding. Back to the food. We had amazing dishes and none of them disappointed! Check the photos! I'm definitely coming back again. The staff and kitchen deserve much props!

Came here for brunch with some girlfriends. The atmosphere was great! Very indoor/outdoor with plenty of televisions for game day. It was rather empty for a Sunday (we went at 12:30) so it's a great last minute option. We had numerous items including the masters breakfast, the chilaquiles, and the cheese board as well as some cocktails. All of the drinks were absolutely phenomenal. Very tasty and refreshing! The food was solid. With that said, the service was oddly lacking given the amount of people in there which was a bit odd. Besides that was a good experience. Parking is street parking so after a few minutes not an issue.

December 30, 2024 out with friends enjoying a birthday celebration. If you're looking for excellent customer service from the time you walk in and sit down and your server takes care of you and the food is excellent. You know you're at the right place. First of all this restaurant is beautiful is located in Oceanside an area that is up-and-coming, but they've been there 10 years The service is excellent. The food is excellent. I had the breaded fish tacos. OMG, very fresh and delicious. Serve with chips and salsa best I've ever had. Also, my friends had shrimp scampi excellent flavor delicious mussels also the bruschetta salad delicious and out of this world. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for something outside of the box from your ordinary restaurant excellent service excellent food and the crème brûlée was top-notch. Delicious I highly recommend this place enjoy bon appétit.

Unfortunately, service is something that needs to be worked on. The hostess would need to have a better attitude. The ambiance seems to be ok. Food - we did not get to try.

The wait here to get our food was VERY long. I thought an appetizer would come out quickly or at least a lot faster than the entree but I was wrong. I ordered as soon as I sat down thinking the food would come out quickly. The restaurant is really cute and the open which is nice for large parties or a date night. But honestly, the food is mid and the service was also mid. Maybe it was just not a good day? I will not be returning.

Had an overall great experience here. It was pretty empty so we got seated and helped right away. The food was good except for the ahi poki. Here's how we'd rate it: * Master's Burger: 10/10 - Tasted like a real burger with patties made from real, fresh meat - Cooked the patty perfectly - Overall great menu item - The truffle fries that come with it are so good * Truffle Fries: 10/10 - The truffle flavor was the perfect amount and not overpowering - The battered fries they use are my favorite type of fry * Chicken Alfredo: 8/10 - Flavor of the Alfredo was good. Nice and creamy, more on the garlic-y side - Chicken was very very dry - Baguette bread was stale * Spinach Artichoke Dip: 10/10 - Comes in a little skillet -- so cute - Comes with little tiny bread slices instead of chips like other restaurants usually do, but it ended up being sooooo much better. The bread slices are nice and toasty. * Ahi Poki: 2/10 - This one I was very disappointed in - Nice presentation but mainly filled with cucumber - Smelled great but the taste wasn't anything special - The wonton chips it came with were either stale or under cooked -- ended up tossing those - For $18, I wish it came with more fish Receiving both stale bread and chips was questionable. Besides those, the rest of the food was great!

We ended up eating here last minute for my 33rd birthday last night and I'm so glad that we did! The service was terrific and the food was delicious. They mentioned that they were a bit short staffed but honestly, the service was quicker than any restaurant that's fully staffed. Our server was very friendly and seemed to truly care about our experience. The manager or owner even came by to check in on us. Would definitely recommend and we will be returning.

Just not good. At all. The burger was overdone. The tuna stack was not appealing, just look at it. The inside was super cute but when I want to eat idc about that. Staff was not existent. Walk another block down the road and go to LTH. So good there.

Very good food and drink selections. Service was great too. Very welcoming and good vibe.

This place is da We were a large group of 20+ and service was excellent as well as the food . We all ordered a variety of foods and shared a bite or two with the group. I must say I was more than pleased with how everything tasted. If you're ever in Oceanside, please visit this restaurant. I will definitely be back. Thank you you to our servers!!

Overall, this was exactly what I was looking for. It was absolutely a step up from your normal chain American pub. It offered great tasting food with a wonderful variety of options to choose from. My wife and I started with the Coconut Shrimp and the Spinach Artichoke Dip. Then we decided to split the Meatball Sandwich. All of the food was delivered hot and absolutely tickled our taste buds with delight! What a wonderful surprise and neighborhood gem. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and sauce and cheese held it all together on fresh bread! The apps were great and the cocktails we had were super refreshing and tasty. The only knock was the bar did have a backlog so we did wait a while for our drinks, and one of our apps came out 10 min before the other app. But, overall, I would happily return to this establishment of sundry food fare that wakes up your senses and puts a smile on your face. Cheers!

Happy hour review: Wings and fries were great as well as our drinks. Didn't seem too much like a happy hour for food as they still seemed kinda pricey but the drinks may be a steal. On the Wednesday that we went it was all day happy hour and it was quite empty the whole day. Food: 6/10 Drinks: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Vibes: 7/10 Value: 5/10

This place was soooo good. I rarely finish a whole burger but this one was worth it. We split the wedge salad and half was still a huge portion. The service was excellent as well. Can't wait to go back.

$14 caesar salad was crazy small, like side salad size, and basic. chicken sandwich was great. bar tender was nice

We came in for brunch, we had 10:45 a.m. reservations but when we walked in they seemed to have open space. Sat down and ordered the cinnamon French toast and chicken and waffles. The serve was friendly and attentive. Greta the manager came over to check on us. We had ordered the bottomless mimosas and she offered various juice choices, which she personally brought over. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we will be back for their dinner experience.

The food is amazing and the staff is friendly. They also have fantastic bartenders that make craft cocktails! Highly recommend

Nice location with a breezy, covered front patio. We didn't have any trouble getting a table for Sunday brunch. I got the crab cake benedict, my go-to whenever it's on the menu. The crab cake was ok, not the best, but not the worst. I liked the house herb and cheddar biscuit that it came on top of, a nice variation from the English muffin. Their dessert menu didn't have much fruit forward items, so I went with the passion fruit sorbet. It arrived completely melted with some icy chunks. I ate the frozen fruit chunks in it, but did not actually enjoy any sorbet. My friend ordered the key lime sorbet and it was also completely melted. They did offer to bring me a replacement scoop, but I didn't want any of the other flavors. Price was also pretty steep at $12 each, so that was a wasted $24. Service was friendly.

We stumbled on this place when visiting Oceanside, CA. It looked pretty chill and inviting. The inside was very clean, organized and perfect dinner ambience with no loud music, but just the right amount. Service was perfect. Our server was polite, knowledgeable and out the menu and accommodating. Food was just perfect! We had the salmon, crab cakes, crab stuffed mushrooms and the burger. Salmon was one of the best I have had in a long time!!! Just well prepared and fresh. All of it was great. Wow! We were truly impressed and will definitely go back.

We had my wife's birthday dinner here. Steak and lobster was on point. They have a full bar and great service. The owner came out to check on us and she was very nice. They also have a great burger.

Noah was great with our big party of 20+. Good food and good drinks! Would recommend to many! Was slow when thru first opened. But gained a crowd by 6:30.

We love this place! The owner, she is amazing and the food is great! The atmosphere is very eclectic and engaging

Outstanding filet mignon - best we've had in San Diego county. This is our #1 place to go whenever we're nearby. Get there before six for great happy hour prices as well.

I used to come to Masters Kitchen frequently for their good food and service. Unfortunately, the quality of food and service dropped quite a bit. We returned to the Masters Kitchen after they reopened past Covid with expectations of eating good food and receiving friendly service. Sadly, our visit was disappointing. The food was average. The fried chicken sandwich was too greasy, too salty, and too big to enjoy it as a regular sandwich. I had to use fork and knife to eat it. Our server was not attentive. At some point we had to get up and walk to the bar area to refilled our water glasses by ourselves! Also, we were never asked if we wanted more coffee, instead, we had to keep asking for top ups. As much as we liked this place in the past, after today's bad experience we won't be returning customers.

Cool bar layout with unique house drinks! After driving past Master' for years, my wife and I became curious and finally decided to check out the bar to grab a cocktail. The staff was very attentive and friendly, which started things off on a great note. I also appreciate that the building was Master's Automotive for decades before being converted into a restaurant, so there's some history tied to the establishment. After browsing the drink list, my I asked the bartender for a recommendation. I typically prefer gin to other spirits, so the he recommended that I try the Dill Death Do Us Part Cocktail. Even though I would have never thought to put dill in a cocktail, I gave it a shot and was pleasantly surprised. The drink was refreshing and citrusy, complemented by a fresh dill garnish. The flavors fused together perfectly! If you're skeptical, rest assured that it does not taste like pickles. Solely, based on the bar and layout, I'd recommend stopping by Master's. We plan to go back in for dinner to try the food sometime soon!

Same here with my brother, his girlfriend and my husband. We each had a cocktail and they were tasty. I had one with dill and my husband had a tasty orange creamsicle like one. Both my husband and sister in law had Mac and cheese with shrimp. Delish! My brother had the burger and he loved it and I had a fried chicken sandwich. So good! All 5/5. We did start off the meal with absolutely delicious Philly cheesesteak egg rolls which were 5/5 and crab stuffed mushrooms 3/5. We had a s'mores like dessert I think. I love marshmallow but was not my favorite dessert. 4/5 here. Ambience is lovely 5/5 Street parking is not the greatest and there were some transients on our way to the car which always makes me feel unsafe tbh.

We have enjoyed Masters kitchen when they first opended. Prior to Covid. We went today and will probably be our last. The bartenders seemed to be professional and know what they are doing. But honestly. No personality. No small talk and I felt I was interrupting them asking for a refill. There were more employees than customers. My Tito's martini was good and my wife wine was fine. But there was no enthusiasm to help us. Know what I mean ? We ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms. These were terrible. Not hot ( just warm ) and dry. Obviously frozen store-bought. The tacos were ok but nothing I would go back for. You can swing a dead cat in Oceanside and find better tacos. Now I know why the place is empty most of the time. Damn. I hate to go to Carlsbad but I guess we will next time.

I'd give them 5 stars but the hours are horrible. If my schedule allows me to get there I love it but usually end up at other local spots that stay open later. If you happen to catch it open.... it's pretty good all around.

The foods is way overpriced for what you get. Service wasn't terrible but wasn't great. The tacos were recommended over the burger so all 5 of us ordered tacos. The black bean tacos were $14 for 3 mini tortillas with black beans and some onions. No sides. No chips. No flavor. $18 for 2 fish tacos, no flavor and some chips on the side.

Nothing special, not bad either. I have a very even review of this place. The service was great, and they didn't complain that we sat there for over an hour after we were finished eating. The food did not impress; we all ordered the same thing, so I can only really do the review of the chilaquiles. There was something sweet to the dish that was unexpected. I don't usually like sweet, so it was a turn-off for me. The drinks were OK, not great, not bad. A great mid-priced, mid-range restaurant.

Food here never disappoints but the real star of the show are the cocktails. We get a new cocktail every time and I swear each one is better than the next. Do yourself a favor and try to stop by here for happy hour!

Not worth it. Place was not packed at all on a weekend day. Service was super slow, food was just... "meh".

I really enjoyed the garage door details in the front that allows for an airy feel to the seating closer to the front. Very large bar area. We got a handful of items: highlights were the margarita (solid and lots of really yummy salt on the rim, their wedge salad was delish!) Low points: wings were standard but VERY expensive for what it is. The mushrooms were just okay, needed salt. Chicken piccata was not good at all, our least favorite. Super soggy chicken and a very funky congealed "sauce". I really wanted to love the dishes more.

A terrific bar with an excellent selection of whiskeys, but I was disappointed in the crabcakes and salad. The crabcakes were bland and the sauce only made matters worse. The salad was heavy on the stems: clearly dumped from a plastic bag with little care given to preparation. When you're paying this much, it's a little insulting to just have bag spinach thrown on a plate. It's so much cheaper to simply make better food at home. I guess the one good thing I can say is the crab was real (not krab) because it had two fingernail-sized chunks of crab-shell in it. I was really looking forward to the experience, but it's been a few years since I've been here, and I remember Masters being much better before. I guess the crazy raises in rent are taking their toll.

Best fish tacos I've ever had! It is a beautiful restaurant and the ambiance is perfect for dinner with friends! Our server was great. We also had the wedge salad, crab cake burger and their special burger (no picture).

Great Food Great Cocktails Great environment! Would def recommend this place for a night out!