Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub in Oceanside

The atmosphere, presentation and sushi are excellent. The part that was disappointing is the salad with rotten leaves. I understand it can be hard to fish out all the bad leaves of the salad but it is imperative for a restaurant not to serve food that can make someone sick. The cocktail was mediocre to taste, the presentation was much better than the actual content.Would I recommend this restaurant? Yes, for the convenience of the location and a good sushi. Try it once and please share your experience.

Hands down best sushi and ambiance! Incredible vegan options as well! We had a mixed group and everyone loved everything from cauliflower appetizer, to various sushi, to the pear dessert and drinks! 100 percent recommended this place!!

A great omakase experience. We went for a birthday dinner and were treated to fish in a variety of delicious preparations, including sashimi, nigiri, and whole roasted fish. Dishes were well-plated and flavorful. The salad combined the creaminess of burrata with the sweetness of pear, the bite of arugula, and the saltines of sardine. The whole fried fish was perfectly tender and topped with fresh sprouts and pickled beets. The birthday bread pudding for dessert was a nice way to round out the meal.Its a good quantity of food for an omakase dinner-- six courses, though dessert is not included. Some of the dishes are more experimental and reward the adventurous eater, including the tuna bloodline yakitori (which was rich and meaty) and the sea urchin marrow chaser shot (which blended salty and sweet). The flip side is that not every dish will be to every eaters taste, but we had a great dinner and would return for the a la carte sushi, for sure.

First let me say the service and presentation was spot on, 5 star. This rating is based on the Omakase experience, and we have dined at some of the best Omakase restaurants in the world so our bar is pretty high. The variety of fish, presentation, and sauce pairings were excellent. However, they fell short on the rice, which was missing an acidic element (usually the inclusion of rice vinegar). This would have elevated the flavors of the fish. In addition, several pieces of our fish did not seem of high quality and were rather fishy or dried out. It is a shame because the presentations were excellent. All the cooked offerings were great and we were particularly impressed with the sauces, sushi cut and construction.

I love love love this place. The sushi was off the hook. We ordered the Sushimi salad which I can say was bomb. Also ordered a Rainbow roll and my absolute favorite the Hedgehog roll, it is to die for, I should have ordered two of them. Also the Saki and at the right temperature was so delicious. I 💯 recommend this place for the best Sushi ever. They also have a Sushi Bar and a nice outside patio and outside dining.

This place was off the hook. Got the preset menu from the chef, 7 or 8 courses. Everything was amazing and got to try some stuff i wouldn’t normally order. Will return for sure.

Sushi quality was really good and very thoughtful ingredient combinations. We enjoyed every dish and the service by Gabe was A+! Super attentive without being in the way. Gabe kept an eye on our table and always popped in at just the right time. Highly recommend!

If you are within an hour of this place it is well worth the drive! Incredibly fresh options with explosive flavors that will truly impress. Great servers and a fun location. Cocktails are spot on and some tasty sake choices. Definitely ask the chef about some of the off-the-menu options such as the dry-aged sushi they are working on. Back patio is amazing for a large group.

A small hole in the wall, but a charming little place. Drinks are tasty, our food had amazing and unique flavors. Definitely a place to go and enjoy.

Ive come here a couple of times now and have done the omakase both times. Its $65 for 5 courses. This place is seriously great. Its creative and fun. You can tell the chef is super passionate about what he does. each piece of fish was delicious. will continue to come here when Im in the area :)