The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza

First, best meat and cheese board in all of north county. Second, Nancy who helped us is amazing. She had so much knowledge of wine and just overall a great person to have a conversation with. We’ve come here many times but this visit was outstanding thanks to Nancy!

This is a fun restaurant to come to with a really good menu. We were made to wait even though there seemed to be a bunch of open tables. The pizza was excellent particularly the sauce. It was very interesting to have a coal burning stove. We had an appetizer of Brussel sprouts and they were pretty good.

If you read my reviews you know I love a good pizza and Privateer is another superior option for pizza in North County. We always eat on the left side which while still casual is more of a couple date night or adult friends out side but either side is cool. The wine and beer selection is great. The salads are HUGE and composed of fantastic produce and/or cheeses with just the right amount of dressing. The pizzas are good for 2 people, especially if you get a salad, and are excellent. Perfect crust sauce and toppings. You also have to try the meatballs! Service is always excellent with friendly folks.

The RAEN pizza was delicious🤤. They have a small nice selection of beer on tap, but my favorite turned out to be the NOVA Sunset Slam Hard Komb. It's delicious and dangerous because you cannot taste the alcohol.

Great pizza and good service! We snagged parking just out on the street since their parking lot was full. We got seated immediately. We ordered the roasted chicken wings and the goat hill pizza pie with an added topping of the fennel sausage. The chicken wings were quite big. We got the grilled pineapple habanero sauce which wasn't as spicy as I would've liked it to be. The wings were just ok. They didn't fall off the bone as much and could've been crispier. The pizza was delicious, no doubt! The sausage was the highlight but the red pepper pesto and goat cheese is a deadly (in the best way) combination! If you like meat, get the goat hill and add the sausage. When we go back, I will have this again! We didn't try the wine. We tried a beer and a kombucha. They were fine. Good experience except the wings. We will be back!

Ordered a pizza for pick up, and loved it so much, came back the next day for another. Really good fresh pizza dough, well balanced topping for the fennel sausage pie pizza. It reminded my husband of authentic neapolitan pizza we had in Italy. Thank you! Would recommend and come back.

Wonderful local spot with GREAT food! Love the eggplant Parmesan, unique, pizzas, house salad tacos, but especially the wonderful service. Outdoor seating allows for your pups to join you. Very friendly place.

Been going here for almost a decade and it’s always so good. Best pizza and fresh flavors in North County. We crave their funghi pie for days. The half size privateer salad is huge and so good.

We absolutely love Privateer! This is our go-to spot for both casual dinners and special events. Last year, we hosted our rehearsal dinner here, and just this past weekend, we came back for our son's baptism celebration lunch--and both experiences were incredible. Sage was amazing to work with--so kind, accommodating, and helpful with planning everything from the menu to the bar setup. The entire staff is warm, attentive, and really goes the extra mile to make sure your event feels special. The space itself is inviting and has that perfect South O's local charm. And the food? Absolutely delicious. We always rave about the Privateer salad and their all their pizzas--can't go wrong with anything on the menu! As a family-owned restaurant, they truly make you feel like part of the community. Whether you're hosting a small event or just grabbing a bite with friends, we can't recommend Privateer enough!

My husband and I love that we can usually walk right in and be seated and served right away. They have been a local favorite for years and can get quite busy, so be prepared to wait. Their parking lot isn't too big, so you can always find street parking instead. Our last server was very welcoming, kind, and attentive throughout our dining experience. We quickly ordered the SurfRide pie and the GF Cheese Pie with garlic roasted mushrooms. My husband and I enjoyed both pizza pies, but the SurfRide definitely stood out. There was just so much flavor in each bite. Next time I will definitely order the SurfRide as gluten-free for myself instead. I still loved the custom cheese pie as the garlic roasted mushrooms were just delicious. I thought their gluten-free crust was honestly amazing as I could barely taste the difference between the regular crust and the gf one. The only visible difference is the gf crust is flatter (as expected though). Honestly anything on their menu is delicious, and you can't go wrong with any order. If the weather is nice, I highly suggest sitting outside as it is worth it!

I so wanted to love this place but it just fell flat for me. Opted for the Privateer salad and the Brixton pizza. (Order a half salad, it's massive.) The pie was supposed to be lemon zest ricotta and pepperoni but we weren't blown away. The crust on the pizza was insanely wet and couldn't hold up for taking bites. It was just unpleasant and not tasty. I was really hoping to find another local place to love in South O but I don't think I'll really ever head there again by choice. Service was great and my daughter loved the meatball. Cozy-ish inside when sitting at a booth. I hope I'm wrong, and perhaps I'll try it once more but undecided.

I was staying down the street and enjoyed my dinner What I ate: - Meatballs: These were hearty, but not the absolute best meatballs I've ever had. I think a nice app to share with the table. Came with a few slices of crusty bread - Fungi pizza: The maitake mushrooms were great, butttttt I asked for no truffle oil and could smell it on the pizza when it came out. I wasn't going to complain, but it kind ruined the pizza for me. The dough itself was great, crust was on the thicker side - House red blend wine: This was surprisingly really good. I was so tempted to buy a bottle and/or try other blends Pros: - That wine list was impressive. I regret not opting for a wine flight to be able to taste more wines - Happy hour daily! - Though pizza is in the name there were plenty of things on the menu to appeal to everyone. They even offered robust salads for those wanting toi avoid the carbs - Pizza toppings seemed varied and interesting. I would say the pizzas were big enough for 2 adults to share. - Patio seating, and bar seating. They had a handful of 4top booths, and plenty of longer picnic tables for larger parties - Plenty of parking in the small lot at night. I'm sure street parking is easy to find as well if the parking lot is full - Staff was friendly Cons: - I really hated that truffle oil, but that's a personal preference and not the fault of this place Would I come again? Maybe, if anything for the wine

Decent pizza with a hipster vibe. We found this place by accident and we're glad that we did. We had pepperoni and margarita pizzas. Both were good but not sure I was able to taste the coal fired smoke. They were on the small size for the price but the ingredients did taste fresh. We also had the strawberry salad and roasted cauliflower. The strawberry salad with goat cheese was the favorite out of everything we had. The half size is huge and easy split with three people. The cauliflower was just ok, not worth the price and I'd skip it. The overall experience was good but I do think their prices are high and that may push people to other nearby options where the food is similar but at a more affordable price.

The Biria grilled cheese with a dip was fabulous! We also enjoyed 2 Italian subs. Fries were served with all sandwiches.

Loved this place! We've driven by and it's always crowded so we made a reservation to try it. The food was really great. We got the bread platter and the burrata cheese was so fresh and flavorful with the pesto and roasted tomatoes. The roasted cauliflower came with a really great tahini sauce and mixed topping. The Caesar salad was good with the half size plentiful for a party of 4-6. Lasagna was really fresh and the mix of meats made it really tasty. We really liked The Wendy pizza with fresh basil on it. Service is amazing and everyone was so wonderful and friendly. This is a good place if you like dinner with wine, hanging out with friends, and having dinner with family. We'll be back!

This spot is definitely one of my mom & I (she is Italian and I am half) favorite pizza spots in Oside. The staff is always pleasant, the pizza is delish, the caesar hits the mark, and the wine is a perfect pairing! The goat hill pie is SO. GOOD. Our waiter suggested to get a side of hot honey for drizzles and dips and that was the icing on the cake, if you will. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the area. There is also enough seating for bigger parties outdoors and indoors.

So I didn't try their wine, which I feel like might be their appeal so keep that in mind lol - It just felt like pizza idk nothing very special, the sauce was very strong and kind of overpowered the rest of the pizza - This entire coast area Oceanside to Carlsbad has sooooo many pizza places there is nothing really obligating you to eat here over other places. I'd recommend it for convenience, but personally I didn't taste or see anything on the menu that makes it especially different from the others

Great pizza and good service! We snagged parking just out on the street since their parking lot was full. We got seated immediately. We ordered the roasted chicken wings and the goat hill pizza pie with an added topping of the fennel sausage. The chicken wings were quite big. We got the grilled pineapple habanero sauce which wasn't as spicy as I would've liked it to be. The wings were just ok. They didn't fall off the bone as much and could've been crispier. The pizza was delicious, no doubt! The sausage was the highlight but the red pepper pesto and goat cheese is a deadly (in the best way) combination! If you like meat, get the goat hill and add the sausage. When we go back, I will have this again! We didn't try the wine. We tried a beer and a kombucha. They were fine. Good experience except the wings. We will be back!

Still one of my "go to" spots! I absolutely love Privateer! All the staff are super friendly and accommodating and remember you as a regular! They go above and beyond providing excellent customer service. They will often offer to modify order without even needing to request! I love how every so often they switch the menu! For a while the salmon Ceasar salad and pasta is all I could eat! Now they have switched to tuna and the Ahi salad is amazing! My favorite of all time are the mahi mahi taquitos and the chicken wings! I get those like once a week! The restaurant is always full but you never wait! The restaurant is clean and the vibe is always cool and relaxing! Maybe grab a beer after work! Maybe stop for a to go lunch! Maybe even have a sit down dinner! Not matter what you're looking to do- you won't be disappointed!

WOOOOOOOOW!!!!! This is such a remarkable find... so yummy and fresh/real food! Strawberry Salad is amazing, roasted cauliflower, eggplant parmigiana, absolutely something for every one of your crew, stop reading this and GO!

Love this place! We come every time we are in town! Inside has been expanded and ambience is great! Casual but upscale and amazing food! Highly recommend!

Nice little find! Outdoor/Indoor seating, really nice staff, and a great selection of pizzas! We shared the Brixton and the Surf Ride pies and both were super good! The lemon zest ricotta on the Brixton was great and the Surf Ride has infused honey, which I'm all about! They also had a good selection of beer/wine which is a plus! Overall a nice spot for a pizza that I definitely enjoyed! Stay Cheerful

My friends and I stopped by on a Friday night for a glass of wine and some delicious food, and we were not disappointed! Their pizza is fantastic, and I loved that many menu items come in gluten-free options. We enjoyed the choice of indoor or outdoor seating, with convenient parking available in the residential area behind the building. Most dinner dishes are around $20, and we were lucky to catch their happy hour, which features house wines until 6 PM. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the casual vibe made it the perfect spot to unwind with friends.

Coal fired pizza is great here, smaller than a full sized pie from delivery places, but definitely quality. Ambiance is nice with the wine setting and selection. They even have free comedy shows on Tuesday nights, so it makes a great date or girls night. Would recommend!

I've lived in Oceanside my whole life and would always pass by privateer but never made it in until recently. And wow! I have been missing out!! The pizza has such a fresh taste and is absolutely delicious. The prices are appropriate for what you're getting and the service is stellar. I've been dreaming about the pizza since we last went (and all we got was a regular pepperoni lol). Seating inside is limited for bigger parties but the outside works great! Definitely putting this is my top go to for nights out.

Privateer is top notch across the board! This place used to be a staple in my weekly diet, however now living much further away I haven't frequented it regularly. Last night I hosted our book club here and it reminded me of just how much I love it! First of all, the staff is exceptional. Friendly, helpful, caring and passionate about their establishment. Our server Liv really went above & beyond for our party of 7. The manager also made an appearance to help troubleshoot Repegs with me. Additionally, a friend in our group announced she was pregnant and she was not only congratulated by many members of staff, they also sent out a delicious complimentary dessert. The menu is bomb. They have everything from snacks, to salads, to pastas & other entrees and then of course, pizza. They have many gluten free and vegan options/substitutions as well. We got the strawberry salad which was large enough for all of us to have 1.5 helpings and three pizzas. Bonus, it's all night happy hour on Thursdays. Don't sleep on this gem.

Really good coal fire pizza. Ordered the fungi and surf ride pie. Loved the habanero infused honey on the surf ride pie. Large selection of wines. Great service. Small parking lot but I was able to find street parking in the neighborhood.

Cozy little place. We had the Surfrider pizza. The white sauce and spicy honey is definitely flavorful in the truffle fries mouthwatering. The service was family owned like. Definitely a go to place. The prices are not outrageous and they have quite a selection of different items. And a happy hour every day!

Best pizza in Oside! And the pesto pasta is the best I have ever had! I tried to buy the pesto recipe from the kitchen and they wouldn't sell it to me!!! Every time we are in town we have multiple dinners here always fresh and incredible!

Cole, I was back ... On Tuesday for lunch. Although tempted for the mussels again, I had the salad with walnuts and ate half of the Half!! Wednesday the other half was delicious, too. I did add diced Vidalia onions 'cause I love onions. Look forward to new palate pleasers. I will take pictures next time.

We got the Cassidy and the chemistry pizzas, both of which were nice, but not earth shattering. Just reliable good pizzas with a nice crunchy but chewy crust. Seems like their menu is updated often which is cool. Ambiance seemed nice indoors but we sat outside since it was a beautiful day. Services was very attentive and I liked that they took the repegs app which gives a local discount.

A varied menu of Mediterranean and American fare, so there's lots of options for folks. The food missed seasoning and prep overall, though the pizza is pretty killer. 5/5 pizza - crispy exterior, perfectly cooked crust. Sauce was subtle, but the best part was the honey drizzle. Definitely a highlight. 3/5 cauliflower - it's called crispy cauliflower but it had no trace of crispness. Tasted like a blanched and roasted under seasoned head of cauliflower with a really nice sauce and cashews. I'd love if they had a chili oil crunch on top for added texture. 1/5 seafood paella - it didn't make sense. It was an under seasoned (like no salt at all) tomato seafood soup with baby scallops that tasted defrosted. The rice was basically a baked ahead of time cake thing, that sat like a boat in tomato soup. This isn't paella. No saffron flavor, overly tomato-y. We were hype on this and it just didn't work. It was nice to sit outside (sans the recurring fly that hovered the whole time) and our server was nice. The beer selection is decent. Would come back to try other pizza pies.

A great spot in Oceanside! Lots to choose from on their menu! I love that they have a lot of gluten free options too. I ordered the Captains Pie with their gluten free crust and it was sooo good! Their salads are amazing too! Even the half order is big enough to share. They have lots of wine to choose from as well. I was a fan of their Privateer Sauvignon Blanc and Red blend. They have indoor and outdoor seating here. Dogs are allowed on the patio too. Plenty of parking here which I appreciated. Overall great service and food!

Eric was amazing . Food tastes wonderful ! Sage is the man! Thanks always This is place is the bomb digity

Such a vibe on the wine bar side of the restaurant (there are two sides, different feel on each - but this one's definitely my favorite). Tonight was extra special thanks to Nancy, a fabulous wine expert, who totally elevated the experience. She's incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and made us feel genuinely welcome -- we are regulars but tonight felt extra special. Really also appreciate the large food menu accommodating of all dietary preference! Can't wait to come back again soon to dine and try more wine!

Pizza is omg good. there is so many selections though you can go wrong. The servers are nice in making suggestions if you are not quite sure.

Still really enjoy their pizzas! Nicely cooked in their stone oven. I usually just make my own and I just get basic pepperoni and jalapeños. Their jalapeños are fresh, I prefer the pickled one, but it's still really good. Their sausage and mushrooms pizza is excellent too! This time we decided to get the muffuletta which is basically a hot Italian sandwich. It was delicious. The deli meats were quality and the spread was this chopped pepperonici olive tapenade with lemon vinaigrette. Get it!

I was looking for a vegan pizza in the area and found a good one! I had the OKC pie. I love that they make their own cashew cheese and sunrizo sausage made with sunflower seeds I believe. They also used a sweet potato sauce which was amazing!

I woke up at my hotel and had the desire to hear "The High Road" by Broken Bells. A song I hadn't thought of in months. When I got to the Privateer that song was playing on their speakers. Was it a good omen? YES! I'm a pizza tourist who has enjoyed the best pizza in New York and elsewhere and didn't think coal fired pizzas were even a thing anymore aside from grandfathered NYC eateries. But here one was in seaside California. If Pizzeria Bianco in Phx and L.A. or Mozza is a 100, Privateer is a 90. Most neopolitans in America are 50s. So very good. Wonderful salad and dressing and great service. Arrrgh be back.

Food is always top notch. The classics pie was so good and chicken adobo sandwich was delicious.

Excellent thin crust pizzas with high quality ingredients. We've been coming here ever since we moved up to north county five years ago. I'd recommend anything off their menu from pizzas, wings, hot sandwiches, and salads. It's a cool casual spot to bring the dog and wife for a delicious pie and a couple of suds. They've got a great local beer selection on tap as well. Good parking Good service

We haven't been back to this restaurant in years. I was craving some pizza and we were driving by this place. So we stopped in. I forgot how good this pizza was. It reminded my husband and I of New York style pizza. We loved it. We got 2 pizza's. They are are the smaller side. If we hadn't eaten ice cream before coming here, we definitely would've needed to order another pizza just for my son alone! lol I loved how the pizza was nice and thin and crispy on the bottom. They cook all the pizza in the wildfire oven. Which give the crust a good crisp on the bottom. I loved the pizza I ordered, the Fennel Sausage Pie. The sausage had a very good flavor with the sauce on the pizza. It went well with it. My daughter wanted a pepperoni pizza and we did like it. But the cheese was a little overwhelming. There's was a lot of it. I think next time we will say light on the cheese. We definitely will be back soon. To try other pizza and pasta!

This review is a long time overdue. We have been coming to The Privateer for 8 years as a family, at least once a month or more. Family owned and operated, friendly staff who has become family too, excellent menu with options and seasonal changes. It's the local neighborhood spot and we love it.

AJ was great he was very patient and kind . Was with my mom and sometimes we are slow . Was an error with our meal but he made it right. Thank you. Plus everything was delicious. Will definitely be back .

Best pizza in town! Recommend coming during the week as it can get busy on the weekend.

Food (5/5 stars): The highlight was the pepperoni. LOVED its crispiness. The amount of cheese and sauce was perfect Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: a little pricey but worth it * Wait Time: pizza was ready when we picked it up * Service: good and friendly * Parking: there's a small parking lot * Ambiance: it's a modern and rustic restaurant

I am planning on heading into Privateer tonight for my third time. The first time I went with my boyfriend who is vegan. Plenty of options for anybody's palette and or diet preferences. The second time I went in, I went with a girlfriend for happy hour, and we sat at the bar. There are many things that were fabulous about both of my visits here. The food is amazing! And we are picky. We ordered a pizza that was out of this world and we also ordered their house salad, again out of this world. The portions are very big and plenty if you'd like to share. Our very first visit we met Nancy, the new Sommelier. She came up to us, introduced herself and we got into conversation about wines. We also shared that we were headed to Paso Robles the following weekend. She gave us about four or five recommendations for wineries, eateries, and a great coffee place. The second time I went in there, we sat at the bar and had a glass of wine and happy hour food. Again, the food was masterful (burgers) and Nancy took good care of us. I bought a bottle of wine. I will continue to keep going back. Even if they didn't have, Nancy, it would be pretty good, but she is pretty special and she's very skilled in selecting wines to pair with our meals. She's there Friday and Saturday. She makes us feel like we are the only people in the place. Very welcoming like all of the other team members there. You have to go!

This place hit the spot after a long day at Legoland. It is a very popular neighborhood spot but only a 20 minute wait on a Friday night. Great pizzas and good variety of other dishes. There is only beer and wine--lots of "Privateer private label" wines that I was curious about but ultimately too chicken to try. There was also a wine store next door and only a $10 corkage fee if you purchase a bottle from there. I didn't know about this until after I sat down and ordered but the next time I am in Oceanside, I will definitely be stopping by the wine shop before dinner.

What a wonderful experience we had at privateer in Oceanside. Not only was the food delicious, the service and kindness towards our group was superb. Our party of 8 was so taken care of, and we needed some accommodations. I can't say in words what a well managed and kind place this is.

Whenever I crave a Caesar salad, privateer is the place I go. I typically order just a half salad, and it is pretty filling itself. Staff is great & served almost instantly it seems like. Not used to such a quick turn around from ordering to serving, love it! I also noticed there are specials for each day. Definitely have to come by for comedy Tuesday. I wanna see what that's all about!

The eggplant Parmesan was bomb! I'll be back serving portion is substantial a great deal in my opinion

Had a salad here I know sounds like a waste but it was really great - now the pizza is on fire- and the taquitos for those that like seafood must try!!

Super nice people. Really, really good pizza. But loud as heck inside! Will definitely go back, but outside seating only :)

Food was good Service was good Ambiance good Went abt 5:30. Not to many people sat outside.

YUMMM! first of all, their pizzas are just amazing, but the creations that they make really makes this place some thing special. The surf ride was so good. The habanero honey adds a really special flavor. I love the lemon ricotta on the Brixton. These are pizzas that you will never be able to get anywhere else. The staff are very helpful, and were able to describe the pizzas that we made sure we were getting some thing that we like. I love sitting on their patio, they have heat lamps and picnic tables and it just adds to this one-of-a-kind, dining experience.

Food was delicious omg I had to save some for later. Truffle fries, fresh and crunchy. Pizza was great and crust was very nice. First time being here and I'm definitely coming back!

Delicious pizza / good beer / friendly staff. Needed hot water to warm up our infant's bottle... server was so awesome to help out with that. Thank you!