Reviews J Pauls Terrace Cafe

The onion soup had lots if onions and the cheese was good, but could have used more. It was a bit salty, but if you like that then it's OK. The wings were excellent. Meaty and moist. I asked for garlic butter on them which isn't on the menu. Really enjoyed them. Quick friendly service.

Always enjoyed their food but this time something was different. Why did you change the calamari? No go back to the original version. Where’s the tentacles?Something different with the wings also. Go back to the original recipe. Don’t twice fry. I still enjoy the tidbits!

I have lived in Oceanside my entire life and I have never been to J Paul's but have always heard really good things about it. I'm happy to say that I agree. The atmosphere was very pub like with a separate entrance to the bar. The booths were roomy and the area was open. I could see four televisions all airing a different channel. I ordered the roast beef Cafe (I think)which is really a French dip and it was excellent. I ordered it rare and it came rare. That almost never happens. My husband ordered steak tidbits which were good I wasn't a fan of the bbq sauce. The table came with freshly fried potato chips which I think we're Idahoes. We got the spinach artichoke dip which could have been more flavorful but was not salty and I appreciated that. There was lots of spinach and artichoke in it as well so it was thick not at all thin. It came with chips that couldn't handle the thickness of the dip itself. I tried them with the potato chips and they were good. We also got an order of 10 jumbo hot wings. They were excellent as was the blue cheese dip. Our server was very attentive and I'm sorry that I did not get his name. We enjoyed ourselves at lunch and will return in the future.

My friend and i wanted just some dessert and drinks and we took a chance at a place on Merrick called J Paul Terrace Cafe. Walked in a people were at the bar and the host behind the bar said we could sit at an elevated table/stool. Laura came over and she was so welcoming. Seem to always be more careful going into bars that no one knows you yet. But she was so welcoming we relaxed immediately. Given that it's an Orish bar with a restaurant attached to it was even better. There was noone in the restaurant since we got there a little late but the bar had a good amount of people. It just felt good to be around humans again just trying to relax and have a drink. The other bartender (male) was also quite friendly and we ordered a Guiness and a cocktail. The Guiness was quite smooth and went down so fast and it hit the spot. I complained loudly about how maybe there was a hole in the glass and half the patrons picked up their own glasses to complain as well. It was a very nice moment and brought lots of laughs. It felt like afterwards there were more drinks being poured!! Lauri was such a wonderful person. She normally does not bartend on Sat, but we were lucky to have her that night. She normally waitresses in the restaurant attached to bar. We will make it a point to try the food there when she is there for sure!!! We did manage to get some desserts including a nice torturous and a peanut butter chocolate type cake. Did enjoy both, preferred the tartufo. We stayed there until closing and unfortunately do to pandemic restrictions, had to leave the premises prior to avoid them from getting any tickets. What a quaint place and I drive by many times and very happy stopped for a nice brew!!!

Love this place, food never disappoints, friendly staff and great atmosphere.