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Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

Name: Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
Address: 1815 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States, 92054
Telephone: (760) 453-2738
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 29 times today

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Healthy

Please call for reservations of 7+ (760) 453-2738

Founded in 2013 by Davin and Jessica Waite, Wrench & Rodent is a space for culinary exploration and collaboration. This cozy, eclectic restaurant quickly became a destination for those who appreciated Chef Davin’s creative approach to celebrating local and responsibly sourced fish and produce.

In addition to a set sushi menu, Wrench offers an omakase as well as a list of specials that change daily. The team is committed to reducing waste and enhancing flavor by elevating all cuts of fish and veggies, as well as featuring a diverse range of species. Many menu items are simple, fresh and creative, with a lesser-known fish species complimented by ingredients from the backyard garden. Byproduct utilization drives the menu as well, and recent explorations with aging techniques have led to a dry aged fish program. Plant-forward preparations are also celebrated, and a vegan omakase is available upon request.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Davin Waite

From the OpenTable editors: A pub isn’t an obvious backdrop for sushi, but culinary power couple Jessica and Davin Waite make a passionate case. Their punk-rock Oceanside spot is serious about a zero-waste philosophy—almost every fish part is used in their rolls, including the Green Lantern, an avocado and crab version topped with salmon and arugula chimichurri.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Seafood, Creative Japanese
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 453-2738
Website
http://seabasstropub.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Onsite sushi chef or delivery service available. The Seabasstropub offers PG Catering as an option for intimate private parties as well as large corporate events.

Location
1815 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
Area
Oceanside
Cross Street
Cassidy
Parking details
Small parking lot available, much convenient neighborhood parking as well.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Tuna
- NigiriUSD 5.00
- SashimiUSD 9.00
Yellowtail - Japanese
Japanese
- NigiriUSD 5.00
- YellowtailUSD 9.00
Yellowtail - Local
w/ arugula chimichurri sauce
- NigiriUSD 5.00
- YellowtailUSD 9.00
Salmon
w/ caper tapenade
- NigiriUSD 5.00
- YellowtailUSD 9.00
Shrimp
1 pc. jumbo cooked to order served hot w/ garlic cilantro butter
- NigiriUSD 5.00
Seared Albacore
garlic radish ponzu
- NigiriUSD 5.00
- SashimiUSD 9.00
Octopus Su Miso
w/ tangy miso glaze
- NigiriUSD 5.00
- SashimiUSD 9.00
Scallop
WTF sauce
- NigiriUSD 6.00
- SashimiUSD 10.00
Whitefish
changes daily, never tilapia, w/ sweet lime soy
- NigiriUSD 5.00
- SashimiUSD 9.00
Anchovy
w/ violet mustard
- NigiriUSD 6.00

Rolls

CaliforniaUSD 5.00
krab, avocado & cucumber
Spicy TunaUSD 6.00
spicy tuna & cucumber
Negi - HamaUSD 5.00
chopped yellowtail w/ scallion
Shrimp TempuraUSD 8.00
krab, shrimp tempura & avocado
Rainbow RollUSD 10.00
tuna, yellow tail & salmon on top of roll with krab & cucumber
Crunchy RollUSD 11.00
krab, shrimp tempura, avocado inside, rootbeer teriyaki & crunchies

House Roll

ChronicUSD 12.00
ab, spicy tuna & avocado wrapped in rice and nori . deep fried and finished off with spicy aioli and sweet spicy citrus sauce
Mango MadnessUSD 12.00
krab & avocado inside, topped with salmon & fresh mango salsa
The "Wetbrain "USD 12.00
(4pc.) shiitake mushroom stuffed with krab, spicy tuna and avocado, deep fried and saturated in rootbeer teriyaki w/ dried shaved bonito and scallion
The Ginger DevilsUSD 13.00
shrimp tempura and spicy tuna inside, topped with albacore,avocado and caramelised onion w/ roasted anaheim chili sauce
Del Mar RollUSD 13.00
krab, shrimp tempura & avocado inside, topped with seared tuna, avocado, spicy berry sauce & miso glaze
The HedgehogUSD 13.00
krab shrimp tempura & avocado inside, topped with seared yellowtail, roasted garlic, truffle oil, salt & pepper

Plant Based

Chef Choice Veggie RollUSD 8.00
Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri
- 4 pc.USD 8.00
Inari Sushi
- 4 pc.USD 8.00
Patrick The GreatUSD 10.00
sweet potato and pickled onion inside, avocado and sweet lime soy on top
Cucumber RollUSD 3.00
Avocado RollUSD 4.00

Happy Endings

Choice of Ice Cream or SorbetUSD 5.00
ask server for option
Andrea's TrufflesUSD 6.00
two per serving, assorted flavors
Cookies & CreamUSD 6.00
Cravory Cookie w/ scoop of ice cream

Social Lubricants

BeerUSD 5.50
local brews
House WineUSD 6.00
white, red
Sauvignon Blanc, 2012, Lake County: Clear Lake by Carruth Cellars, Solana Beach California
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Fruit WineUSD 6.00
Hot or Cold Sake
filtered
- LargeUSD 6.00
- SmallUSD 4.00
Unfiltered NigoriUSD 12.00

N/A Beverages

Iced Tea
- BottleUSD 3.00
Bottled SodasUSD 2.50
San Pellegrino Fruit BeveragesUSD 2.50

What 1,395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

San Diego
Innovative
San Diego
Sushi
North San Diego
Best Food
North San Diego
Innovative
North San Diego
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub in Oceanside offers "amazingly unique" dishes and "outstanding" sushi, praised for creativity and freshness. The "fantastic" service and vibrant atmosphere are consistent highlights. Though minor issues like menu discrepancies and occasional slow service arise, the restaurant's innovative menu makes it a standout dining destination.

1,395 Reviews

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April
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a really special place because of the locals who work here. So much love!
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Garrett
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time at W&R, the dinner was superb and it was definitely worth looking at the specials for some unique items. Everything that delicious and the sushi rolls were nicely sized with a generous amount of fresh fish. Overall great.
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Sean
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, delicious food, will be back again soon!
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Robyn
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazingly unique selection of food and drinks! Fabulous atmosphere and friendly service! I highly recommend.
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Amber
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good time & good food at Wrench! It never disappoints …
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Nicole
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really quality sushi and unique flavors for not so much money
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amy
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is always amazing ! Love to try the new specials that pop up on the menu from time to time . Don’t miss out on the hedgehog roll .
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MaveD
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were visiting Oceanside and I had read a blog that said to make sure we made a reservation here. Another couple joined us and we were all blown away with the quality of the food (fresh seafood) and the flavors were outstanding. The custom menu was beautifully put together. We enjoyed about 5 appetizers between us, 3 rolls of sushi, and 2 desserts. We couldn't stop. Make sure to make a reservation because there was a line outside of about 30 people who waited about an hour. Highly recommend!
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Irene
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most incredible sushi I’ve had in a long time. They deserve a Michelin star!
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Jack
VIP
San Diego
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Yummy creative plates. The roasted salmon collar salad was lucious!
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FAQs

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 453-2738.

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub is rated 4.8 stars by 1395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

1815 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

Cross Street
Cassidy
Area
Oceanside
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Seafood, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Small parking lot available, much convenient neighborhood parking as well.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://seabasstropub.com/
Phone number
(760) 453-2738
Catering
Onsite sushi chef or delivery service available. The Seabasstropub offers PG Catering as an option for intimate private parties as well as large corporate events.

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Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Soup

SoupUSD 4.00

Salads

CucumberUSD 6.00

Mixed GreenUSD 6.00

Appetizers

Ceviche FlightUSD 8.00

Baked scallopUSD 10.00

Half shell oysters

Unorthodox Nigiri & Sashimi

Tuna

Yellowtail - Japanese

Yellowtail - Local

Salmon

Shrimp

Seared Albacore

Octopus Su Miso

Scallop

Whitefish

Anchovy

Rolls

CaliforniaUSD 5.00

Spicy TunaUSD 6.00

Negi - HamaUSD 5.00

Shrimp TempuraUSD 8.00

Rainbow RollUSD 10.00

Crunchy RollUSD 11.00

House Roll

ChronicUSD 12.00

Mango MadnessUSD 12.00

The "Wetbrain "USD 12.00

The Ginger DevilsUSD 13.00

Del Mar RollUSD 13.00

The HedgehogUSD 13.00

Plant Based

Chef Choice Veggie RollUSD 8.00

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri

Inari Sushi

Patrick The GreatUSD 10.00

Cucumber RollUSD 3.00

Avocado RollUSD 4.00

Happy Endings

Choice of Ice Cream or SorbetUSD 5.00

Andrea's TrufflesUSD 6.00

Cookies & CreamUSD 6.00

Social Lubricants

BeerUSD 5.50

House WineUSD 6.00

Sauvignon Blanc, 2012, Lake County: Clear Lake by Carruth Cellars, Solana Beach California

Fruit WineUSD 6.00

Hot or Cold Sake

Unfiltered NigoriUSD 12.00

N/A Beverages

Iced Tea

Bottled SodasUSD 2.50

San Pellegrino Fruit BeveragesUSD 2.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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