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858-592-0222
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12045 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92128
Fax: 858-592-0223

Average Rating 4 (24 Ratings)

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Find this business under: Caterers, Restaurants

  • Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Price Per Person: $10-$20*

Kid-Friendly Perks: Diaper changing station, high chair, kids' menu

Blue Plate Special: Garlicky breadsticks, gourmet pizzas and succulent lemon chicken.

The Dish: Pat & Oscar's (originally just Oscar's) started as a strip-mall joint next to a Home Depot in Carmel Ranch. The fresh and flavorful take on pizza and chicken was such a hit that the single eatery soon spawned a small chain with a big reputation for good food and family-friendly prices. The menu has expanded to include an inventive pizza menu (the San Diego has feta, avocado, red onion and pesto), pocket sandwiches, a limited pasta selection and whopping entree salads. The restaurants do a brisk eat-in business but welcome take-out and in-office catering orders.

The Atmosphere: A distinctive yellow and black decorating scheme marks the Pat & Oscar's locations. Sometimes stand-alone buildings, sometimes anchor restaurants in malls, each location is set up to draw folks up to the ordering counter before they seat themselves. Food is delivered to the table by the cheery staff; guests fill their own drinks from a centralized beverage station. Expect to share your dining experience with lots of kids -- Pat & Oscar's is a family favorite.

*Price Per Person includes entree, drink and dessert.

24 Ratings and Reviews

  • Frenchi030's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   frenchi030 - 02/20/2002

    Pat and Oscar's formely known as Oscars has awesome food and amazing service, the teenagers work so hard to provide everything for you, i have been going there since the first week they opened, they are totally family oriented, providing a great quality food fast... a ten in my book

  • Elianick's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   elianick - 02/10/2002

    Greek salad TEN Ribs@chicken TEN
    pizza TEN

  • MICWALC's Review

    Review rating : 0out of 5   micwalc - 01/06/2002

    The property on Mira Mesa serves a supreme pizza, that is below minimum in quality and taste. Seemed like mostly dough with a few onions, peppers, mushrooms. But where was the MEAT! $12.00 total was ridiculous for a SMALL pizza. There are better choices on every block.

  • Ashbug169's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   ashbug169 - 12/27/1999

    it is so yummy!! espically the lemon and barbque chicken. And dont forget those breadsticks!! I totally recomend this place for either sit down or take out! Totally 5 stars

  • Steve's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   risrm1 - 11/14/1999

    I'm a Boston Market nut and Oscar's is a notch or two better. I've relocated to the East Coast. I believe Oscar's started in NYC. Does anyone know where, or if, there is an Oscar's in NYC?

  • Kimberly's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   livnnadrm - 10/02/1999

    I've lived in the area for 4 years now and I must say Oscars has maintained excellent service and food. There is nothing on the menu we haven't tried and loved! I'd have given in 5 stars if the atmosphere was more "restaurant" style. Everything else is great! Give it a go! :o) Yummy!

  • Phil's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   phil - 05/02/1999

    My Dad always shleps me here because he's on the Atkins' Diet, but I always enjoy the food and have a good time--everytime.

  • Pr. Dave's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   prdave - 03/28/1999

    I have been going to Oscar's since ~'89. Regardless the food; it's alays been great! Friendly, youth-full staff and casual atmosphere. All this is a winning combo in my review!

  • SUSAN's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   susan - 03/27/1999

    Always great when are you opening a restaurant in South Bay??????

  • Wanda's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   wanda - 03/26/1999

    Can't go wrong with the BBQ Chicken Pizza, Breadsticks,Lemon-Pepper Wings, Greek Salad and/or Breadsticks! If great food is what you're looking for then Oscar's is for you. Its crowded for a reason!

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