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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: 4.7

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
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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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 1,386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Sushi
North San Diego
Innovative
North San Diego
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub offers an inventive sushi experience with "amazing food" and "fresh ingredients." The omakase is praised for its "incredible quality" and "innovative combinations." While the atmosphere is fun and vibrant, there are occasional mentions of lacking air conditioning. Overall, it's a "go-to" spot for exceptional and creative sushi in Oceanside.

1,386 Reviews

J
Jack
VIP
San Diego
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined today
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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David
VIP
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Most creative and delicious sushi we’ve ever had. Ruined me for any other sushi place’s. Server Morgan was knowledgeable and patient with us as there were so many options we couldn’t make up our minds. Will be back again soon!
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William
VIP
San Diego
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food is creative - michelin star level fare - great service and great value
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kimberly
VIP
Austin
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The menu online did not match up online. Seemed like yiu were out of things or no longer available. Need to be updated
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Marc
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and presentation. Great value for the quality.
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R
Reilly
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect. This is my favorite sushi spot. Took my parents for the first time and they loved it. Everything was wonderful! Can’t wait to come back!!
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Chase
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular as always! Be sure to try the Wings of the Sea. Specials are always very unique and tasty.
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Thomas G.
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent vibe, service and sushi is great. But I didn’t enjoy the cooked fish. That part took away from the chef’s menu for me personally. But the quality and vibe is excellent
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Sydney
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Rolls were incredible!! Some of the best sushi I have had in a long time
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Jay
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great Food, very noisy location in a corner. Will eat hear again a least once a month
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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 4.7 stars by 1386 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 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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