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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

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Healthy

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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: Power culinary couple Jessica and Davin Waite are revolutionizing the Oceanside food scene with their cheeky, punk-rock restaurant. Aiming for zero waste, almost every fish part is used. The menu, which includes a showstopping omakase, reflects chef Davin's Japanese and French culinary training. Expect ever-changing dishes that might include squid sashimi with jalapeño, lingcod nigiri with uni butter, and mackerel apple tabbouleh with sea grapes. Pair it with one of the top-notch sakes or cocktails on the menu.

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 1,412 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Innovative
San Diego
Sushi
North San Diego
Innovative
North San Diego
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub is a "unique and exceptional" culinary destination with "creative, tasty sushi" and sashimi. Patrons rave about the "outstanding food and service," and the "innovative specials" that surprise and delight. The omakase experience is particularly praised for its "Michelin star level fare," making it a must-try for sushi aficionados.

1,412 Reviews

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ellen
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great fresh food beautiful presentation our waitress was very friendly and helpful Love coming here We wish they would bring back the sushi bar. We liked sitting there
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Jeff
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
From the opening drinks to the closing food course, everything was excellent. We sat out back and had an unstable table and variant heaters, but our server took care of everything and made it right. We had one Omakase and some other assorted sushi dishes between two of us. All the food was delicious. The Omakase experience yielded some unexpected and delicious results. I will definitely return.
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Sandy
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food! Service is exceptional! We highly recommend this restaurant!
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Blake
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best sushi in Oceanside paired with incredible service/ambiance, just an awesome experience!
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Abigail
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been here many times. I brought my friends with me, which would be their first time. We ordered the Omakase. Great quality food! The service was good; but the food was taking a long time to come out.
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Rachel
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Been here before and the food is great. But, their management isn't. We weren't seated until 20 minutes after our reservation, then it took a while for a waiter to come. Instead of telling us up front that they had various dishes sold out, we settled on things only to be told they had sold out (this is why it's good to be told this up front!). Then the wine I asked for tasted like apple juice. When I asked for another to replace, they brought it, but charged me for the original (which was more expensive) then the one I drank. No biggie, but on top of being late, not having multiple dishes we asked about and a general sense of 'blah' it sucked. It'll be a while before we go back.
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Amber
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This dinner was delish! We had the Chef’s Omakase and some rolls! All the flavor combos were so unique and awesome! Cannot wait to go back!!
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Greg
VIP
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty, different take on sushi. Everything we had was delicious and reasonably priced. My wife loved the salad and Teriaki chicken noodles. I enjoyed the Del Mar sushi. Atmosphere has a cool, grungy vibe.
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Alex
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant was fine Food was good but not elite quality (especially for the price) Service felt a little hair brained (waitress was great but getting seated with a complete cluster)
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Sarah
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was amazing as always, the service was a touch absent at times and it was uncomfortably cold… so a few meh things, but the energy is friendly, the food is fantastic, and overall we had a wonderful time!!!
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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 1412 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 33 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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