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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

4 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

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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Why they're an Icon

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 16:00–21:00
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
- NigiriUS$5.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
Yellowtail - Japanese
Japanese
- NigiriUS$5.00
- YellowtailUS$9.00
Yellowtail - Local
w/ arugula chimichurri sauce
- NigiriUS$5.00
- YellowtailUS$9.00
Salmon
w/ caper tapenade
- NigiriUS$5.00
- YellowtailUS$9.00
Shrimp
1 pc. jumbo cooked to order served hot w/ garlic cilantro butter
- NigiriUS$5.00
Seared Albacore
garlic radish ponzu
- NigiriUS$5.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
Octopus Su Miso
w/ tangy miso glaze
- NigiriUS$5.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
Scallop
WTF sauce
- NigiriUS$6.00
- SashimiUS$10.00
Whitefish
changes daily, never tilapia, w/ sweet lime soy
- NigiriUS$5.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
Anchovy
w/ violet mustard
- NigiriUS$6.00

Rolls

CaliforniaUS$5.00
krab, avocado & cucumber
Spicy TunaUS$6.00
spicy tuna & cucumber
Negi - HamaUS$5.00
chopped yellowtail w/ scallion
Shrimp TempuraUS$8.00
krab, shrimp tempura & avocado
Rainbow RollUS$10.00
tuna, yellow tail & salmon on top of roll with krab & cucumber
Crunchy RollUS$11.00
krab, shrimp tempura, avocado inside, rootbeer teriyaki & crunchies

House Roll

ChronicUS$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 MadnessUS$12.00
krab & avocado inside, topped with salmon & fresh mango salsa
The "Wetbrain "US$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 DevilsUS$13.00
shrimp tempura and spicy tuna inside, topped with albacore,avocado and caramelised onion w/ roasted anaheim chili sauce
Del Mar RollUS$13.00
krab, shrimp tempura & avocado inside, topped with seared tuna, avocado, spicy berry sauce & miso glaze
The HedgehogUS$13.00
krab shrimp tempura & avocado inside, topped with seared yellowtail, roasted garlic, truffle oil, salt & pepper

Plant Based

Chef Choice Veggie RollUS$8.00
Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri
- 4 pc.US$8.00
Inari Sushi
- 4 pc.US$8.00
Patrick The GreatUS$10.00
sweet potato and pickled onion inside, avocado and sweet lime soy on top
Cucumber RollUS$3.00
Avocado RollUS$4.00

Happy Endings

Choice of Ice Cream or SorbetUS$5.00
ask server for option
Andrea's TrufflesUS$6.00
two per serving, assorted flavors
Cookies & CreamUS$6.00
Cravory Cookie w/ scoop of ice cream

Social Lubricants

BeerUS$5.50
local brews
House WineUS$6.00
white, red
Sauvignon Blanc, 2012, Lake County: Clear Lake by Carruth Cellars, Solana Beach California
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$30.00
Fruit WineUS$6.00
Hot or Cold Sake
filtered
- LargeUS$6.00
- SmallUS$4.00
Unfiltered NigoriUS$12.00

N/A Beverages

Iced Tea
- BottleUS$3.00
Bottled SodasUS$2.50
San Pellegrino Fruit BeveragesUS$2.50

What 1,361 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Sushi
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Innovative
North San Diego
Healthy

1,361 Reviews

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Maya
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best sushi I’ve had in my life. I’ll be thinking about that meal for a while
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Davide
Baltimore
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There are truly too many good things to say about this restaurant. I intended to write a review after eating there the first time and never did. I’m glad I waited to heap almost a year’s worth of praise onto it. This has now become a no hesitation go-to. Literally every time we’ve eaten there it’s been outstanding. Part of me doesn’t want the word getting out further for fear of not getting in as regularly. The standard menu is packed with top notch choices anyone with a mouth will enjoy. The specials menu is a carousel of insane creativity. Sushi combinations I’ve genuinely not seen anywhere are surprising even after dining there on a near-weekly basis. Ahi and fig? Snapper and pineapple? Zucchini flower and spicy tuna?? Stop. Just stop. It’s like hearing Sgt Pepper’s for the first time but with your taste buds. Oh the while staff are incredibly kind, and it’s clear they love working there. Go now. Stop reading this review and go there. If it’s closed, just wait there.
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Mike
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to share our 16 year anniversary - so good
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Steven
San Diego
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful waitress. Excellent food. Very very weak cocktails (almost like they forgot the booze) & forgettable wines.
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Caprise
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Shayla was our server and she gave us exceptional service with great recommendations that we all loved. Nothing beats getting dinner here.
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Jennifer
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They has unique sushi dishes and presentation. Not your ordinary sushi restaurant. I highly recommend this place if you want a truely gastro experience or something different from other restaurants. Great place!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Roasted Cauliflower was so good, next the salmon and albacore nigiri were yummy. Rolls were just ok. Server was great and apologetic for keeping us waiting and comped us a fig and tuna dish that was delicious. It was very hot, no AC. Overall good.
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Brandon
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Slow!! We made a reservation and walked up behind a group that knew the people that worked there and had no reservations. They were seated promptly and chatted with all the employees while we waited. After 20 mins they pointed at the table we would sit at and it just needed to be setup. After another 20 minutes to put plates on that table they sat us. 40 mins after our reservation we waited for a menu and service. After 10 minute the server came by to take our order. Luckily the food came out very quickly and was amazing! Chef saved the day.
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Bernard
San Diego
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our go to place for sushi. Always excellent and innovative. Our server, Milo, was great, as has been all the servers each time we have come her.
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Dave
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always winning when it comes to service and food. Sat inside and it was quite stuffy and warm. Sound was moderate to high.
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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 1361 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

4 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 27 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 16:00–21:00
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.

Featured in

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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

SoupUS$4.00

Salads

CucumberUS$6.00

Mixed GreenUS$6.00

Appetizers

Ceviche FlightUS$8.00

Baked scallopUS$10.00

Half shell oysters

Unorthodox Nigiri & Sashimi

Tuna

Yellowtail - Japanese

Yellowtail - Local

Salmon

Shrimp

Seared Albacore

Octopus Su Miso

Scallop

Whitefish

Anchovy

Rolls

CaliforniaUS$5.00

Spicy TunaUS$6.00

Negi - HamaUS$5.00

Shrimp TempuraUS$8.00

Rainbow RollUS$10.00

Crunchy RollUS$11.00

House Roll

ChronicUS$12.00

Mango MadnessUS$12.00

The "Wetbrain "US$12.00

The Ginger DevilsUS$13.00

Del Mar RollUS$13.00

The HedgehogUS$13.00

Plant Based

Chef Choice Veggie RollUS$8.00

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri

Inari Sushi

Patrick The GreatUS$10.00

Cucumber RollUS$3.00

Avocado RollUS$4.00

Happy Endings

Choice of Ice Cream or SorbetUS$5.00

Andrea's TrufflesUS$6.00

Cookies & CreamUS$6.00

Social Lubricants

BeerUS$5.50

House WineUS$6.00

Sauvignon Blanc, 2012, Lake County: Clear Lake by Carruth Cellars, Solana Beach California

Fruit WineUS$6.00

Hot or Cold Sake

Unfiltered NigoriUS$12.00

N/A Beverages

Iced Tea

Bottled SodasUS$2.50

San Pellegrino Fruit BeveragesUS$2.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Is Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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Additional information

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