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Blade 1936, Oceanside, CA

Blade 1936

4.4
4.4
958 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Blade 1936 is an upscale casual modern Italian restaurant which took over the historic Blade Tribune and News Building in Oceanside. Blade 1936 features authentic Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizza. Our menu features fresh pastas, local seafood, steaks and sinful desserts. We have Vegan and Gluten Free menus.

Featuring two private dining rooms, Blade 1936 is the perfect venue for your special occasions. Our private wine room seats up to 60 guests and the Chef table seats up to 10. Our outdoor patio is perfect for dining al fresco with your pet.

Order online and curbside pick up available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 231-1456
  • Website
    http://www.blade1936.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Angelo Traversa
  • Catering
    Blade 1936 offers full catering services. Either you have an office party or entertaining guests at your home, our experienced team will make your catering a great success. We can individually package your meals and we can deliver it to your office or home. Request a quote today.
  • Private party facilities
    Blade 1936 is a casual eatery with a modern Italian style flair. The venue is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and celebrate and enjoy outstanding cuisine and great pizza. Our bar lounge area includes Ultra HD TVS to enjoy the major sports events. The private dining room will be the perfect space for hosting family reunion, birthday parties and corporate dinner. A state of the art audio and video set up offers a great place for business meetings.
  • Location
    401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Cross street
    Coast Hwy 101
  • Parking details
    There is a free parking structure just past the restaurant on Seagaze Dr. About 100 yards away.
  • Public transit
    Oceanside
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 958 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blade 1936 offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious Italian cuisine." Patrons rave about the "authentic flavors" and house-made pasta. The restaurant is praised for its "friendly and attentive staff" and diverse menu, though noise levels can be high. Ideal for both casual visits and special celebrations.

958 Reviews

  1. Tara

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gnocchi were mushy and somewhat cold, though the sauce had a good flavor. Pizza crust was great but the rest of it was bland. Service was overall very good.

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  2. Leah

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I never send food back but this time I did. They way undercooked the risotto - it was crunchy. Needless to say I ordered something else. And rather than comp my meal they made me pay for it. Not coming back here anytime soon. We have been here one other time and enjoyed it and recommended it to others but now not so much.

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  3. Jermaine

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation but still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated even though people who came after me without a reservation were being seated. Emma the waitress was great. Pizza and pasta were amazing. Salmon was ok

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  4. Anthony

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Open table did not communicate that it was a prefix menu and we got stuck with it

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  5. Jorge

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meals and drinks for valentines. We were seated right away with a reservation

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  6. Al

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly anticipated for this dinning experience for a romantic night with my wife. After we were sat down it took 15 minutes for a waiter to come by and take our drink order. When our appetizer came the calamari was very undercooked to the point that you can read other people faces when their calamari showed up. The entree was good but for an Italian restaurant you can’t mess it up. For dessert we ordered the sorbet and when it came it was freezer burnt and inedible. It was a preset menu that cost $75 a person and when we informed the manager and owner they only discontinued $10 on the meal. So essentially we paid 75$ for a plate of pasta. Absolutely terrible experience and will never return and if I could give no stars I would.

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  7. Angela

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful. Everyone was very welcoming & attentive. My water was never empty. Our waiter made great recommendations for us. The gluten free pizza we ordered was delicious as was our salad. The made fresh daily tiramisu was the best I’ve ever tasted! We will definitely return.

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  8. Jon

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always good. That said, please bring back the stuffed gnocchi. I ordered the beef ravioli, and it was good, however I was hoping for more sharpness from the gorgonzola cheese. Also, a couple pieces of warm Italian bread at the end of the meal would have been perfect to mop up all that great sauce. 

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  9. James

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Do you overall experience was outstanding, however, we had a party of five in the app only let us book for four people. I did call the restaurant to let them know that we would be adding on another person for a total of five, and they were able to accommodate us. Around the food was excellent so what’s the service.

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  10. Earl

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The pizza at Blade 1936 is AWESOME! The dough is tender and easy to chew. Full of flavor. The char is perfect. The best pizza outside of Napoli Italy for sure. 😋

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FAQs

Blade 1936 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 231-1456.

Blade 1936 is rated 4.4 stars by 958 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blade 1936

401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Coast Hwy 101
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a free parking structure just past the restaurant on Seagaze Dr. About 100 yards away.
  • Public transit
    Oceanside
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Angelo Traversa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.blade1936.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 231-1456
  • Catering
    Blade 1936 offers full catering services. Either you have an office party or entertaining guests at your home, our experienced team will make your catering a great success. We can individually package your meals and we can deliver it to your office or home. Request a quote today.
  • Private party facilities
    Blade 1936 is a casual eatery with a modern Italian style flair. The venue is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and celebrate and enjoy outstanding cuisine and great pizza. Our bar lounge area includes Ultra HD TVS to enjoy the major sports events. The private dining room will be the perfect space for hosting family reunion, birthday parties and corporate dinner. A state of the art audio and video set up offers a great place for business meetings.
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