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  • Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
  • Socially distanced dining tables
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
  • Tables disinfected between guests
  • Outdoor Seating Available
Updated 10/14/22 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 10/14/22 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Spin on classic baja soCal beachside favorites such as margaritas and fish tacos, using only the most fresh and local ingredients and seafood. Hello Betty Fish House offers locals and visitors the most inviting and relaxing way to end either a long day on the beach, boat or office.
PRICE RANGE
$15 - $35
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Seafood, American, Bar, Soups, Fusion
FEATURES
Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach, Dog Friendly, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Sports bars, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed yesterday

Get the feel of being outside at this comfortable, casual bar/restaurant. Great service and delicious food. Variety for every for the carnivores to herbivores in your party. Save room for dessert!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Solid food and great beer. Visited twice in last 2 weeks. The shrimp tacos and mahi tacos were fantastic. The Lobster and Octopus tacos were ok but a bit of a let down. Solid Fish and Chips. Fast, friendly service.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Food was okay . Went for the fish and chips as I read good reviews but wasn't too impressed , they were ok. The happy hour is pretty good bottles of wine or $17. I will have to go back and try something else on...the menu, maybe we are just not used to the style of fish and chips down here . The fries were good. Dogs allowed on the outside patio down stairs.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 8, 2023 via mobile

We stayed at a hotel across the street and walked over here for dinner. My husband had the fish and chips and they were delicious and I had a taco and Pozole soup which was fantastic. We had chips and salsa as an appetizer and...they bring out a few different types of salsa that were all great. The staff was very nice and checked up on us regularly to always make sure our drinks were filled. I highly recommend trying this place out :)More

Date of visit: February 2023
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LeahNentl, General Manager at Hello Betty, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hello! Thank you for sharing with us your amazing experience!! Our Pozole is made fresh by only one of our cooks, and he is super proud of it- isn't it so good?! I am so happy to hear that you had a great time, I...More

Reviewed February 4, 2023 via mobile

The food was phanomanal and very fresh! Great fish and chips and very good mixed drinks. Our waitress Irena was very helpful, funny and sweet. Highly recommend eating here!

Date of visit: February 2023
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LeahNentl, General Manager at Hello Betty, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hello! Thank you so much for leaving us this amazing review!! We LOVE Irena too!! I am so happy that you had such a great experience with us. We hope to see you back for some fish and chips and margs!! Cheers! -Leah N. Manager

Reviewed December 13, 2022 via mobile

Wow….what a great place for fantastic food and outstanding service. Our family went there and were impressed with the friendliness of the servers. The crab dip we ordered as an appetizer was great. The fish and chips were the best we have every eaten. Large...portions and so flavorful, And the mixed drinks prepared by Jordyn were perfect. We sure enjoyed our first visit here and we will definitely be back!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 6, 2022 via mobile

We were traveling for sports with a big group. The restaurant did not take reservations but was able to get a great spot in the back with football on the tv right over our table and server who worked her tail off. The menu isn’t...big, but the fried avocado taco was delish! Overall, great place for a group, the hostess and server were incredibly accommodating and are the main reason for the review! It just goes to show you, hire the right people, and people will be happy!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed October 29, 2022 via mobile

We had a great dinner for my 50th birthday. Great choices on the menu. Service was above and beyond! Bring your quarters for the mini-arcade. We sat outside on the first floor and could hear the great live music coming from the upstairs patio. Cool...and really clean bathrooms. Amazing location!!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 6, 2022

The quality of food here was great. We had the best server - Irena! We could have chosen other restraunts but because of her excellent service, we ate there again and brought friends.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 14, 2022 via mobile

Enjoyed the fresh catch rockfish as well as salsa and guack. The restaurant is close to the pier so it is easy to walk to the ocean after a meal. You can sit inside, outside or on the second floor patio.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 19, 2022 via mobile

Location is in the throws of downtown, so parking was a fight, not their fault, but still a consideration. Service was slow, food was average, but not too expensive, which was a nice surprise for Southern California in tourist season.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 8, 2022

The staff (Zack) and food (Tacos!!!) were excellent. We enjoyed it so much, we went a 2nd time during our stay in Oceanside.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed March 24, 2022 via mobile

We stopped for dinner after watching the sunset. Just love this place! Such a great vibe, great drinks and great food! Our server was very special. She is the best server we’ve had in 2 a very long time. Just the most sincere and sincerely...happy person. You could tell she loved her job and I felt happy just being around her. Her service was exceptional. Highly recommend this restaurant! Try the hot crab dip! Yum!More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Heather D, Marketing at Hello Betty, responded to this reviewResponded March 29, 2022

Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Hello Betty and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Reviewed February 4, 2022 via mobile

Went on Friday evening at 7pm. Shown to table very promptly so no complaint about that. Then waited 10 mins for a waiter to come to our table. We ordered a bottle of wine. 15 mins later not even a glass of water put on...the table so we managed to catch the attention of another waiter to ask about our wine. He then got our waiter who apologised for the delay which he said was because they had run out of wine glasses!! So 25 mins since entering no water, food order not taken and no wine due to lack of glasses. Won’t be going back.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed November 13, 2021

We were staying across the street so decided to have dinner here. The restaurant had a cute open air feel. My wife had the tacos and I had the Fish & Chips. The food was okay. Nothing special, but not bad.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Yes, Hello Betty offers takeout services.

Yes, Hello Betty is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Hello Betty is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5