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Blade 1936, Oceanside, CA

Blade 1936

4.6
4.6
931 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 30 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Blade 1936 is an upscale casual modern Italian restaurant which took over the historic Blade Tribune and News Building in Oceanside. Blade 1936 features authentic Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizza. Our menu features fresh pastas, local seafood, steaks and sinful desserts. We have Vegan and Gluten Free menus.

Featuring two private dining rooms, Blade 1936 is the perfect venue for your special occasions. Our private wine room seats up to 60 guests and the Chef table seats up to 10. Our outdoor patio is perfect for dining al fresco with your pet.

Order online and curbside pick up available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 231-1456
  • Website
    http://www.blade1936.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo Traversa
  • Catering
    Blade 1936 offers full catering services. Either you have an office party or entertaining guests at your home, our experienced team will make your catering a great success. We can individually package your meals and we can deliver it to your office or home. Request a quote today.
  • Private party facilities
    Blade 1936 is a casual eatery with a modern Italian style flair. The venue is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and celebrate and enjoy outstanding cuisine and great pizza. Our bar lounge area includes Ultra HD TVS to enjoy the major sports events. The private dining room will be the perfect space for hosting family reunion, birthday parties and corporate dinner. A state of the art audio and video set up offers a great place for business meetings.
  • Location
    401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
  • Area
    Oceanside
  • Cross Street
    Coast Hwy 101
  • Parking details
    There is a free parking structure just past the restaurant on Seagaze Dr. About 100 yards away.
  • Public transit
    Oceanside
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 931 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blade 1936 in Oceanside is a standout dining destination offering "excellent homemade pasta and delicious pizza." Guests rave about the "superb food" and "friendly and professional staff." The inviting atmosphere and attention to detail, including a variety of Italian dishes made with quality ingredients, make for a "truly delightful experience." Ideal for celebrations, the restaurant's owner often checks on guests, adding a personal touch to every visit.

931 Reviews

  1. Katie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the bar for dinner and the bartender was very distracted by all his friends who kept coming in. He was quite inattentive and uninterested in our service all night. Appetizer was the cauliflower which was good but the pasta (rigatoni verdura) was quite bland and the added chicken was like pre-packaged strips just thrown on top. We added salt, pepper, chili flakes and cheese and that helped a bit but felt a whole lot like a basic jarred sauce. Really disappointing for what we paid. We will give it another shot and try something else and NOT sit at the bar cause I really wanna like this place!

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  2. Linda

    VIP

    San Diego

    166 reviews

    3.0

    166 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Been to Blade about six times and although the food is very good, it's SOOOO loud in this restaurant. Last night was the worst. Whether you are sitting across from a person or right next to them it was very difficult to hear them. My voice was strained by the end of the night because I felt like I had to speak loudly for anyone to hear me. None of us could hear our waiter either. This restaurant is in dire need of sounds absorbers on the floor, walls and ceiling. I wasn't looking for a quiet dining experience, I knew what to expect but my most recent experience was ridiculous. With regards to the food, it was very good, perfect al dente pasta and delicious appetizers.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went in on a Monday night to celebrate an anniversary. It was fairly busy we think because of the all night happy hour, but regardless it was a wonderful experience. Food came out quick and was very flavorful. It took a few minutes for our server to come over and acknowledge us and get our drink order, but he was very attentive from that moment on. We will recommend this spot to our friends for sure. 

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  4. Cinde

    VIP

    San Francisco

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both my husband and I enjoyed our dinner. Our server was friendly. Parking was difficult on street parking.

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  5. Nina

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly staff. Food good, esp chioppino.

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  6. Rob

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Authentic Italian cuisine, diversified menu with reasonable prices located in an energetic sports bar scene. Friendly and attentive service. Outstanding Tiramisu.

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  7. Toni

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Service was great. We came in with our 98 years old mom and everyone was amazing. Blade 1936 never ever disappoints!!!!!

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  8. Michelle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    No Flavor! Mind you ordered non-meat dishes but when the waiter suggested the fried cauliflower was bland because after all it's cauliflower, I knew I was in trouble. I asked the bust boy if they used salt, pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, etc and he said he didn't know. Our waiter then interjected that they did and appeared offended by my inquiry. The cauliflower though fried to perfection it was full of oil and had literally no flavor, it was like eating crunchy air. The pasta was the veggie rigatoni, it was a bug bowl of the same. A saucey bowl of tomato sauce and sliced veggies. No seasoning no deep umami flavor. The high note was the tuirmisu,it was quite good and I am not a fan of things with espresso but it was yummy. Definitely won't return, not worth the online hype.

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  9. anthony

    VIP

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a nice experience. By far the best Italian food in oside.

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  10. Frank

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How can you go wrong with a chef from Sicily We’ve eaten there several times we are Italian and it meets our standards completely

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FAQs

Blade 1936 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 231-1456.

Blade 1936 is rated 4.6 stars by 931 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blade 1936

401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Coast Hwy 101
  • Area
    Oceanside
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a free parking structure just past the restaurant on Seagaze Dr. About 100 yards away.
  • Public transit
    Oceanside
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo Traversa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.blade1936.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 231-1456
  • Catering
    Blade 1936 offers full catering services. Either you have an office party or entertaining guests at your home, our experienced team will make your catering a great success. We can individually package your meals and we can deliver it to your office or home. Request a quote today.
  • Private party facilities
    Blade 1936 is a casual eatery with a modern Italian style flair. The venue is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and celebrate and enjoy outstanding cuisine and great pizza. Our bar lounge area includes Ultra HD TVS to enjoy the major sports events. The private dining room will be the perfect space for hosting family reunion, birthday parties and corporate dinner. A state of the art audio and video set up offers a great place for business meetings.
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