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Waterfront cafe with an outdoor patio, gorgeous view, nestled right in Harbor Village. Local haven for omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fish tacos, fish & chips, mimosa's, bloody mary's, and craft beer. Dog friendly patio. Try our famous tangerine mimosa, coffee cake or fresh made potato chips.
PRICE RANGE
$8 - $14
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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American, Grill
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront, Beach, Dog Friendly, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago

I like to seek out unique places to dine when I travel. On a recent trip to the lovely city of Oceanside, California, I was looking for a place to get a good breakfast. Doing a search for a dining establishment with high ratings, I...was convinced to visit Stratford at the Harbor. As you would guess from the name, this eatery is located on the harbor, so you have an open view of the water and of boats docked in the harbor. The inside of the restaurant is small, but there is outdoor seating also, which is perfect for soaking up the views and sunshine. The inside is comfortable, too, and I really like the wicker seats. At Stratford at the Harbor, you order at the counter, then wait for your food to be delivered to your table. They serve omelets, pancakes, eggs and scrambles, bagels, fruit bowls, and similar items for breakfast. Arrive during lunch and you will be treated to fresh fish, sandwiches, soup, burgers, and the like. I was here for breakfast and my teenager and I were served two scrumptious meals, every bit as good as others have claimed. I was tempted to get a second helping, but decided it was best to save my appetite for the next dining excursion. Beverages served here consist of the usual fruit juices, coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks, etc. They also serve selected mixed drinks and beer, which is a huge plus in my book! My meal would have been excellent regardless, but with a delicious craft beer by its side, the food was that much better. Stratford at the Harbor serves breakfast and lunch only. There is no dinner. They close at 2pm each day, so you need to get her early. And you will be glad you did, because Stratford by the Harbor serves delicious food and drinks with a harbor view, earning it a high recommendation from me.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed February 7, 2023

Great location on the Harbor. Food is good and fairly generous portions. Service was fine but not traditional service. They have menus but you order at the counter and they bring you the food except for the coffee where you grab a cup and serve...yourself. If you chose to eat outside and you are bringing two drinks out, you need to navigate the closed door out. Good variety of items to order. Side items items include coffee cake, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and gravy, toast, and others.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed May 16, 2022

The only good thing about this place is it's location. The food and the service don't deserve the prominence. Many other places abut town that have better menu, better service.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed March 18, 2022 via mobile

Breakfast for two on a Monday. Location is superb, food is ok. And of course, you’re paying for that highly desirable view. A good choice for a charming, if not delectable breakfast.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed February 10, 2022

The food is average at best. You go inside to order then they bring it to your table. That's fine except that the staff were not wearing masks either indoors or outdoors and the tables are fairly close together. Did not feel safe.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed January 25, 2022 via mobile

We were so disappointed. After having frequented Stratford for many years, we returned only to find out they have counter service and zero customer service. The food was cold, and portions were smaller.

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed January 14, 2022

Have been here several times before, always good. Went there for lunch yesterday and found that they are doing a renovation project therefore very crowded and no possibility of physical distancing. Some waiting in line to order from the counter had no masks. Food was...cold.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed December 9, 2021

Busy as ever so we opted for first available and sat inside...didn't have the harbor view but the food and service made up for it! Great Mahi sandwich and Fish and Chips. Good price, excellent service. We would return when in the area.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 3, 2021 via mobile

The fat aft at Stratford bent over backwards to ensure our lunch experience was perfect. If I lived nearby I would come more frequently. The clam chowder is exceptional and service is also very good.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed October 16, 2021 via mobile

Great location, great service, large menu for breakfast or lunch. Great views of the Marina, too. Prices were reasonable.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed September 1, 2021

I think they had new kitchen help. The order was a little goofed up, but nothing horrible. The manager was super apologetic & gave us a discount (we hadn't complained about anything). This is one of our regular stops when we visit Oceanside!

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed August 11, 2021

On this beautiful bright and sunny day, we expected to wait for a table, and we did - about 30 minutes. No worries. The food was only so-so, in my opinion. My burger was overdone and dry. The cole slaw was non-descript. They didn't have...the beer I selected from their menu. My wife agreed with my assessment regarding the food. I would rate the experience as average.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed August 10, 2021

Not sure what all the fuss is about. Nice location on the harbor with both outdoor and indoor seating. The food, however was fair to average. My omelet was dry and the hashbrowns not very good. My companion had the french toast and it, too,...was just OK. Service was nice.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed July 26, 2021 via mobile

The Stratford is a great place to enjoy breakfast or lunch while at the harbor. Delicious food, scenic outdoor setting, great service!

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed September 25, 2020 via mobile

Arrived around 10:30 on a Friday morning in August to find only a 15 minute wait. We had a nice 2 person outdoor table, ‘effectively’ set up for mandated social distancing. (Given the tight quarters of most waterfront eateries I appreciated how they accomplished this....As one with graduate level education in disease epidemiology, rest assured this wasn’t research lab level, but did demonstrate a committed effort on the part of the staff.) Who were all excellent. Our beautifully presented food arrived promptly. My wife had (due to dietary restrictions) a weird variety of individually selected items. When I inquired of her food, between bites she simply said, “Fresh”. (I guess that applied to her bowl of fruit - probably not about her bacon. Which she didn’t gripe about. Which she usually finds disappointing.) I had fish tacos. It’s been years since I had these. I much prefer real tacos - ground beef like Del Taco did in the ‘70’s. Stratford’s were excellent! The optional taco sauce was super. Well worth our drive from Murrieta. And . . . a small free parking area is adjacent to the restaurant. (I had intended to use the metered parking places on the street.). I’m the guy who takes up at least 2 parking places on the far side of the lot with my F350 4x4 diesel. Found a great end parking place where I was out of everyone’s way. Outstanding experience all the way around!More

Date of visit: August 2020
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sbkloss
March 12, 2017|
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Response from madmac | Reviewed this property |
I don't believe so, it's not a fancy place at all, casual dining almost like a "local diner". The whole harbor area was very small with only a few places for food
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Joseph S
December 15, 2015|
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Response from jobbyjane | Reviewed this property |
I'd give them a call and see if they offer the gift cards. If they don't they should, good idea!
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August 28, 2015|
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Response from yvonne w | Reviewed this property |
check their website stratfordattheharbor/menu
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Stratford at the Harbor is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5