Cococabana

"My review is a bit of a mixed bag. The ocean views that this roof-top bar offers is fantastic! The drinks are a bit on the too-sweet side, but they're great and a bit strong, which is awesome! But the service is subpar: there is absolutely ZERO acknowledgment of your presence when you're waiting at the bar, even after 5 or more minutes. You're standing there in expectancy, waiting for someone to look at you or say hello or just simply say "I'll be right with you," but nothing; not one look or word. Eventually they get to you, but not after a long time. Now I realize that this place is busy, and the way it was designed, IMHO, ain't great. It's just too small, and the bar takes up a lot of space. It does get quite busy, so to some degree I can understand why they may not acknowledge someone right away, but it does seem like they blatantly ignore you. Maybe they are understaffed, but also maybe the place is just too small for another bartender. Overall the employees are nice when they finally approach you, but the waiting game is something that you'll have to contend with. And also getting your hands on a menu will be a struggle, so good luck with that one. Some customer service training would go a long way here. Overall the place is just too small and the service is a strong meh. If I never come back here I'll be fine."

"This was my first time going to Cococabana and I absolutely loved it! I got the Miami Pound Machine Cubana Chicken Tenders which were both good! Our waiter Katie and the manager (can’t remember his name) were both great! Can’t wait to plan another girls night at Cococabana!"

"Sunset dining overlooking Oceanside's beach a nostalgic vibe all together. Had the house burger with hazy IPA to wash down the deliciousness."

"Beautiful decor and great vibes. The perfect spot for a girls brunch. For $28 you can get bottomless mimosas and the servers keep your glass full. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and I’d give it a 1 out of 5. It was so overpriced for a basic sandwich I could make at home. And it was piled with 5 pieces of Kraft singles (gross). The drinks were good but definitely overpriced, you’re paying for the environment. Make reservations. Service was good."

"The Cococabana is located on top of The Brick Hotel in downtown Oceanside. It is a great addition to the O’side Drink Scene and allows for its patrons to partake in some nice bites with decadent drinks, all while enjoying a sweeping view of Downtown O; typically with a breathtaking sunset. I like coming here for their Taco Tuesdays. They’ve got a nice menu selection that is filled with jerk chicken, jerk octopus and a cauliflower taco that are all memorable. The tacos range from $3 to $6 and while they are “street taco” size, the flavor array is truly pronounced and stand out amongst any other “typical” taco. They also have drink specials, with margaritas and other cocktails for $7. Typically, throughout the week this is a nice place to go for that intimate date if you sit in the back. , north corner. But normally, if there’s a crowd, it tends to get noisy up front where it faces the streets, South side. Their other menu will be considered “pricey” to most locals and although their cocktails are great, they fall into that category as well; even though they aren’t as expensive as other rooftop locations. So, overall, this is a great place to go celebrate an occasion or maybe go on a date, but maybe not as your “run of the mill” watering hole. I still recommend experiencing them at least once when in Downtown Oceanside."