Fat Joe’s O’side — Restaurant in Oceanside

After living in Oceanside for 10 years, I think it's about time to proclaim one of the local favorite hangouts in downtown Oceanside.

Fat Joes O'side is located on S Coast Highway just a minutes walk from the downtown area. They are definitely one of the highlight gems that stand out in a crowd.

Fat Joe's is more than just a food spot. They are more than just a sports bar. They are a local favorite hotspot that provides a family-friendly atmosphere to enjoy a solid menu, good food, great drinks, arcade games and fantastic menu specials. Their staff service is very fair too (considering how crowded they can get).

My first experience with food here was their barbecue wings on Wednesdays. I believe they had $1 price specials and I will never forget how meaty & flavorful their chicken was.

I think they had the biggest chicken wings I've ever seen! The sauce was so thick, rich & flavorful! I recommend the BBQ, spicy BBQ & teriyaki for sure.

I've also heard that they have delicious burgers and fries and I also like their tacos (especially on Tuesdays).

Their bartenders are extremely skilled & make a wicked margaritas & I also love their spiked adult slushies.

I think what's most impressive about fat Joe's is that they make sure to cater to both adults and children alike, making this perfect for family outings.

While the adults can watch sports on the many televisions, the kids can play arcade games (some standing & some sitting), pinball games, win-a-prize games and they even have one for golf.

The artistic Oceanside mural decors in the interior are the icing on the cake!

Overall, Fat Joe's O'side is a favorite hangout for many locals & visitors would be wise to experience this gem if passing through our city.

The only CON that I can really complain about is the lack of adequate parking on crowded days. But that is just an overall issue when being an establishment in downtown Oceanside and does not reflect the...

This is a dope little hangout spot. Despite the size of the place it can hold large parties. They have a large seating area with bench style seating.

The food here is very good some of these reviews are tripping. The pizza looks delicious, and the burgers are dank! I started off with the sampler platter to get a mix of everything, and it didn't disappoint. The wings were huge, with a nice spicy BBQ flavor on it. I tried the jalapeño bacon cheese burger and it was definitely worth coming back for. The most expensive meal is 18 bucks, everything is very affordable and not a tourist trap.

Adam our bartender gave outstanding service, and recommended some good beer to try. The draft beer selection is huge, it looked like they had over 50 on the line! (Not sure of exact amount tho) and it was clean and cold beer.

The arcades are kid friendly and they even have a little bowling alley with mini bowling balls!

All and all this is a great place to have a fun date, watch sports, or enjoy great affordable food!

Easy 5 stars with great...

Was looking for a new burger place so I decided to make my way down to Fat Joes.

I parked and got out, walked up and it looked like it had been rented for a party. Kids running around all over the place, no seating other than big shared tables. That’s fine, I was ready to take it to go, I stood there for 10 minutes, trying to figure out where to order, I walked to the back near the bar, where I saw 1 guy running around not wanting to look at me, I decided they must have enough customers. So I left.

All in all hard to recommend this place. Couldn’t find a menu, Couldn’t find good customer service, and sure enough couldn’t find any good burgers either.

Wish I could say better, but was very disappointed and unfortunately will not...