Le Citron - Oceanside

This place has a really good seafood paella and a chicken dish! we also had a garnel appetizer and that was something too lemony for me, but it's good. but I want to go over the paella rave because I couldn't stop eating it! the cream brûlée was good and a generous serve. the chocolate was okay. they don't really have a dessert menu and I think the third article is something like a pancake. Anyway, they had a live band on a Saturday night, the ac was kind of working because we were still pretty warm. the service started well, then it went downhill after dinner. we had to dessert the people and keep our bill. they turned out and gave us our dessert for free. we don't mind when we take photos and enjoy our conversation. adventurous with food, my friends!

If you are hungry when you arrive, turn around and grab a bite first. The service was so... non-existent we would have left hadn't it been for the musical guest. Salads never came and a bowl of sub-par soup took 90 min. Clearly under staffed, so I may wait a few years before returning if ever. Plenty of options down the street. Boo

During our wait, an unexpected incident occurred when a local insect decided to make a surprise landing in my hair. While my friends were of no help, Shasta quietly came to the rescue, removing the bug from my hair and releasing it elsewhere. What a hero! We chatted and enjoyed ourselves until another staff member, Sidney, arrived to lend a hand in the kitchen. However, it seemed that the chef was feeling overwhelmed with the customers and their orders on a busy Sunday morning. Unfortunately, they had to inform everyone that they would be delayed, which was tough for the two women working that day. Despite the chaos, they kept our glasses full and remained upbeat. Just when we thought about leaving, Shasta encouraged us to stay, assuring us that breakfast was on its way. She really went above and beyond for us. When Sidney came out to check on our order, we learned that Shasta had been trying multiple times to get our scrambled eggs prepared but faced some challenges in the kitchen. Her dedication and effort were truly commendable, especially in such a tough situation. We really appreciated Shasta's exceptional service and hope she gets recognized for her outstanding work. Many thanks to both her and Sidney, who were fantastic despite the difficult circumstances. By the way, Sidney is a talented singer, so be sure to check her out in the local scene! They both truly deserve a medal for their hard work. I hope the kitchen issues are resolved soon so they can shine even brighter!

My wife and our two children dined at this restaurant on a Sunday night, and we were very pleased with our experience. Our server was friendly and accommodating, and our food was delicious, arriving quicker than we anticipated. We highly recommend the mushroom soup. My wife ordered a ribeye steak that was larger than she could finish, and my paella was outstanding—there wasn't a single piece of grit in it, and the flavor was exquisite. We would like to commend the chef and the staff for their excellent service. We can't wait to return; we loved it!

This was my first visit, and it was fantastic – definitely worth the trip! Parking is a bit limited, but there’s plenty of additional parking just around the corner. The steak and eggs were excellent; the steak was cooked medium and perfectly seasoned. My burger was juicy, with the brie cheese perfectly melted, sweet caramelized onions, and crispy speck. I can’t wait to try their dinner menu!