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Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside, Oceanside, CA

Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside

4.6
4.6
1002 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Welcome to Hunter Steakhouse "serving the best Prime Rib in Town". We embrace our 40 year tradition as a classic steakhouse while continually renewing our commitment to small town hospitality. when you visit us in the City of Oceanside, our staff looks forward to serving you with a smile. We know that you'll find our award winning Prime Rib, hand carved steaks and chops, fresh seafood, and many other home made dishes to your liking. From our table side salad bar to our home made soups and sauces we take a great deal of pride in offering you only the freshest ingredients. We're truly honored to have you as our guests. You're family, You're invited.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 433-2633
  • Website
    http://www.huntersteakhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Whether it's a small intimate gathering or a large corporate event off site, Hunter Steakhouse catering will assist in making your celebration memorable. Choose from an array of menu options including our traditional "Santa Maria Style" BBQ. This very popular choice consists of tri-tip sirloin and & chicken slowly cooked over red oak on one of our old fashioned buckboard barbecue pits. If you can imagine it we can create it. If you would prefer to build your own menu, we would be happy to accommodate any requests you make. Hunter Steakhouse looks forward to serving you.
  • Private party facilities
    Our unique "log cabin" inspired buildings allow us to have a wide selection of different rooms and options for your next large gathering. From small to large parties we have an abundance of different private rooms available to host your next great event. Let us help you make your next dinner party memorable.
  • Location
    1221 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Cross street
    Stewart St.
  • Parking details
    Our lot is directly in front of the restaurant as well as on the East side of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

We proudly serve Pepsi products

Starters

  • New England Clam Chowder$5.00

    • Soup of the Day$4.00

      • Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms$11.00

        lump crabmeat stuffing, topped with Monterey Jack cheese

        • Hot & Spicy Shrimp$14.00

          a half dozen large shrimp sautéed in Cajun pepper sauce with garlic toast

          • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$11.00

            with cocktail sauce

            • Ahi$14.00

              sushi grade ahi seared with Cajun spices & sesame seeds & served with a wasabi cream sauce

              • Artichoke Dip$8.00

                hearts blended with cream cheese, Parmesan & Monterey Jack, served with toast points

                • Potato Skins$8.00

                  crispy skins topped with melted Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese, bacon bits & scallions

                  • Chipotle Mac & Cheese$10.00

                    Gruyere & Monterey Jack cheeses with a chipotle adobe sauce

                    • Calamari Fritti$12.00

                      lightly fried with sweet red peppers & onions, drizzled with ancho chili mayonnaise

                      • Gouda Croquets$8.00

                        Gouda & Parmesan rolled with shredded potatoes & drizzled with ancho chili sauce

                        • Cajun Lamb Chops$15.00

                          four chops dusted with Cajun spice and grilled

                          • Appetizer Sampler$13.00

                            lump crabmeat-stuffed mushrooms, potato skins & calamari

                            • Hunter Trio$14.00

                              skewers of BBQ chicken, tender teriyaki steak and grilled shrimp

                              Salads

                              • House Spinach, Caesar, or Tossed Greens$6.00

                                • Soup & Salad$9.00

                                  bowl of our soup of the day with your choice of Spinach, Caesar or Tossed Greens

                                  • Spinach with Smoked Turkey$11.00

                                    spinach tossed with honey mustard, apples, almonds, & cranberries

                                    • Oriental Chicken$13.00

                                      greens tossed with carrots, peanuts, red peppers, wontons & Thai peanut dressing

                                      • Traditional Cobb$13.00

                                        grilled chicken, bacon, Bleu cheese, egg, scallions & tomatoes

                                        • Crispy Chicken$12.00

                                          fried chicken tenders with chilled greens, tomatoes, carrots & hardboiled egg

                                          • Southwest Chicken$13.00

                                            greens tossed in zesty ranch, with blackened chicken, wontons & a corn salsa

                                            • Caesar$10.00

                                              crisp romaine tossed with Caesar dressing & croutons, topped with Parmesan cheese

                                              • With Grilled Chicken$13.00
                                              • With Grilled Beef Tenderloin Tips$14.00
                                              • With Grilled Shrimp$14.00
                                              • With Grilled Salmon$15.00

                                            • Ahi$15.00

                                              spring mix tossed with cucumber ribbons, shredded carrots & our orange teriyaki dressing

                                              Sandwiches

                                              Sandwiches come with your choice of French fries or homemade coleslaw

                                              • Sirloin Burger$10.00

                                                Half pound fresh ground sirloin with lettuce, tomato, red onion & pickle. Toppings: Cheddar, Jack, Swiss, or Bleu, mushrooms, sautéed onions, BBQ sauce or bacon

                                                • Prime Rib French Dip$13.00

                                                  thinly sliced, stacked on a French roll, with Swiss cheese & sautéed onions

                                                  • Steakhouse Club$12.00

                                                    toasted bread stacked with prime rib, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cheese

                                                    • Smoked Turkey Reuben$11.00

                                                      sliced turkey, Swiss cheese & coleslaw on grilled rye bread

                                                      • Prime Rib$16.00

                                                        served open faced with mushrooms, Monterey Jack & Parmesan cheeses

                                                        • Smoked Turkey Croissant$9.00

                                                          hickory smoked turkey, bacon & Monterey Jack cheese

                                                          • BBQ Chicken$10.00

                                                            flame broiled breast topped with crisp bacon, Monterey Jack & our home made BBQ sauce

                                                            • Pulled Pork$10.00

                                                              stacked high on a Kaiser roll with BBQ or sweet & sour sauce

                                                              • New York Steak$15.00

                                                                NY steak with lettuce, tomatoes, onions & Caesar dressing

                                                                Entrees

                                                                Served with your choice of Soup du Jour, tossed greens, Caesar or Spinach salad and French fries, Wild rice or Baked potato. We will be happy to prepare any of our hand cut dinner steaks for you. Please as k your server!

                                                                • Prime Rib

                                                                  our Prime Rib is an award-winning specialty! The finest Midwestern beef is herb crusted & slow roasted to ensure the most tender Prime Rib available. Served with our unique creamed horseradish and au jus

                                                                  • Petite Cut$20.00
                                                                  • Standard Cut$24.00

                                                                • Forest Mushroom Chicken$14.00

                                                                  flame broiled chicken with a rich creamy mushroom sauce

                                                                  • Chicken & Broccoli Linguine$13.00

                                                                    served in a herb cream sauce, with sliced chicken & Parmesan cheese

                                                                    • Beer Battered Shrimp$14.00

                                                                      five beer battered shrimp fried to a golden brown, served with cocktail sauce

                                                                      • Beef Tips In Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce$13.00

                                                                        sautéed with mushrooms & onions, on a toasted baguette

                                                                        • Whiskey Peppercorn Top Sirloin$15.00

                                                                          our tender sirloin served on our whiskey peppercorn sauce

                                                                          • BBQ Baby Back Ribs

                                                                            fall off the bone tender, glazed with our classic BBQ sauce

                                                                            • Half Slab$15.00
                                                                            • Full Slab$23.00

                                                                          • Filet Mignon$23.00

                                                                            7 ounces of our most tender steak flame broiled to order

                                                                            • Atlantic Salmon$16.00

                                                                              a lightly seasoned fillet broiled & topped with a hint of garlic

                                                                              Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                              What 1,002 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                              4.6
                                                                              4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                                              • 4.3Service
                                                                              • 4.1Ambience
                                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • San Diego

                                                                                Good for special occasions

                                                                              • North San Diego

                                                                                Neighborhood gem

                                                                              • North San Diego

                                                                                Good for special occasions

                                                                              • North San Diego

                                                                                Steakhouse

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside is known for its "great food and service" in a rustic, homely setting. Highlights include generous portions, "wonderful atmosphere by the fire," and a "fantastic tableside salad." While some mention the venue's need for renovation, it remains a beloved spot for family dinners and special occasions.

                                                                              1,002 Reviews

                                                                              1. Dana

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Las Vegas

                                                                                20 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                20 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Hunter Steakhouse has been a favorite for years . The table side salad and bread is amazing. We always get the standard cut prime rib and it is large and flavorful. I had read reviews stating very poor service which was a surprise because we’ve always had great service. Unfortunately last night was lacking in service and I’m not a complainer . It took thirty minutes to get water and ice tea normally bread comes very fast . It never came until I asked for it which was when the salad had already been served . Refills on drinks were never offered, the man in a booth next to us told the waitress you are not going to get a good review. He wasn’t mean or rude just a fact and normally I would think that was a horrible thing to say but unfortunately I had to agree with him. Not sure what is happening but management better observe what’s going on

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                                                                              2. Gino

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Awesome food- Love the salad wheel!!! Great drinks and desert too. Can’t wait to return.

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                                                                              3. sarah

                                                                                Las Vegas

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on February 5, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                Unfortunately seems understaffed, especially for a Tuesday at 6:00pm. Our waitress was incredibly nice and professional. ( not her fault ) It is very obvious more help is needed ; a food runner would be helfpful to run drinks from the bar or serve food. Waitress was literally doing everything .. yikes on management . Our server had way more tables than the other waitresss . Food was delicious though , was disappointed didn't get offered any birthday desert , we made reservations as a birthday celebration.

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                                                                              4. Julie Jo

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on February 2, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                We love this restaurant and both of us grew up going out for special dinners since the 1970’s. This experience left us both disappointed due to the seriously terrible service (or non-service to be more specific) to the point that we walked out & went out to dinner elsewhere. We were given water, when I tried to decline it, the server simply turned & walked away leaving it on the table. Our waitress absolutely ignored us for 25 minutes or more, while greeting & taking care of other diners who arrived after us, but had more people.

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                                                                              5. Laura

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                42 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                42 reviews

                                                                                Dined on February 1, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Very busy place. Good food as always. Went for happy hour in the bar downstairs. It was completely full. Good drinks. Two birthday parties going on in the dining area so it was very noisy.

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                                                                              6. Dan

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 30, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                Had the New York strip. Very tasty. Table side salad was excellent as usual. Prices are up there but you have to pay for good quality. Serving size was very good. I would certainly recommend this.

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                                                                              7. Dru

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                43 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                43 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 23, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Food was great as usual. Service was slow, didn’t remember side orders. Had to ask the busy boy.

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                                                                              8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on January 19, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We went for a birthday!! Had a wonderful time!! Everything was amazing! Will definitely be back for date night!!

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                                                                              9. David

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                65 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                65 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 14, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                Traveling from out of town and found Hunter on OpenTable. Service was great but the steaks were low quality. They were not tender and the grill needed cleaning as there were bits of charred/burnt particles where the grill marks were. Prices were reasonable. Would I return? Probably not.

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                                                                              10. Judith

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                31 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                31 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 13, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Great meal. Food was perfect. So was the service. Generous portions. Wonderful atmosphere by the fire. Couldn't have been any better.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 433-2633.

                                                                              Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside is rated 4.6 stars by 1002 OpenTable diners.

                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                              Booked 12 times today

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for Hunter Steakhouse - Oceanside

                                                                              1221 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                Stewart St.
                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                Oceanside
                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Steakhouse, Steak
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Our lot is directly in front of the restaurant as well as on the East side of the restaurant.
                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                http://www.huntersteakhouse.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (760) 433-2633
                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                Whether it's a small intimate gathering or a large corporate event off site, Hunter Steakhouse catering will assist in making your celebration memorable. Choose from an array of menu options including our traditional "Santa Maria Style" BBQ. This very popular choice consists of tri-tip sirloin and & chicken slowly cooked over red oak on one of our old fashioned buckboard barbecue pits. If you can imagine it we can create it. If you would prefer to build your own menu, we would be happy to accommodate any requests you make. Hunter Steakhouse looks forward to serving you.
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                Our unique "log cabin" inspired buildings allow us to have a wide selection of different rooms and options for your next large gathering. From small to large parties we have an abundance of different private rooms available to host your next great event. Let us help you make your next dinner party memorable.
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