Brine Box — Restaurant in Oceanside

This newly opened , locally-owned & locally-operated gem is exactly what Oceanside needed at the end of its famous pier.

Next time you take a stroll down to the end of this iconic pier to capture the ocean view, you can now enjoy a little taste of some healthy seafood.

Currently located within the shed next to the old Ruby’s Diner building, this place is perfect for a quick bite on-the-go. You order. To stroll around. Get your food and continue to enjoy the vibes. ❤️

Portions are very good compared to the prices and there is currently nothing on the menu over $20 and that’s amazing considering the quality!

You can find handheld bowls of goodness like, fish & chips, chowder tots, seasonal salad and my favorite, the sea-animal fries! It’s their fun take on In & Outs “animal fries”, but it has fresh fish!

Ingredients are fresh and they also support local and offer fresh-caught fish 😊

Note: There is currently no seating and no restrooms (use the bathrooms provided on the pier prior to the end)

I’m VERY excited to continue supporting this business and I’m even hoping they can take-over the old Ruby’s location and offer Oceanside the dining experience it deserves!

“For Locals, By Locals” is their slogan and there’s NOTHING better than having a locally-owned business at the end of our pier.

This place is a MUST!

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I've been waiting for this place to open! Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The food was super fresh and so good! This little gem is right next to the old ruby diner.

I tried the local blue fin tuna sashimi. It was paired with pickled cucumber, yellow beets, zucchini stem, smokey stone fruit glaze, and ogo seaweed. The tuna melted in your mouth and is definitely a must try!

I also had to try the seasonal salad with prawns! It was a perfect meal for a nice sunny day. The salad had mixed greens, peaches, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and smokey yuzu vinegar dressing.

I loved the prawns, but if I got this again, i would try the albacore. The prawns need to be peeled, which got a little messy. If I had a place to sit and eat, this would definitely be ideal. But the peaches went so well with the shrimp!

All and all the gentlemen was helpful and friendly at the cashier, and the food came quickly. What better way to enjoy the pier than fresh local catch with masterful pairing.

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4.5 stars. This is a small shack at the pier. They have a fairly extensive menu than I expected for the space. We got the Vietnamese shrimp po boy with shrimp and with tempura carrots for the veggie option, and the chilequiles. The portions were definitely filling. They presented the food in compostable boxes, which is great! The food was delicious! The sauce in the po boy had the perfect kick to it. The tempura was very light. The fries were spiced, which is always a plus. The main drawback is the lack of tables to sit. There are 3 only. The ocean view is obviously beautiful but it was a little chilly in the shade, so get a jacket. The girl at the counter was very friendly. I definitely recommend them for their food and service. You probably want to find a different place to...