KRISTIN MELODY
PRIDE STAFF WRITER

Rookies restaurant and sports bar in Oceanside always seems to be partying with a good menu and long hours – be warned.

The best deal are the bottomless Mimosas for $13.95 from 9 a.m. – noon during weekends. Rookies other weekend specials include 23 oz. delicious Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers for $7.50, beer for $2.95 – $3.95 and a $5 special food menu. The restaurant and sports bar’s happy hour includes domestic beer for $2.95, import and microbrewery beers for $3.95, 23 oz. Long Islands and margaritas for $5. Also, their eats include fantastic wings, shrimp cocktail, sliders and deluxe nachos cost $5. Rookies happy hour runs 3 p.m. – close on Monday, and 3 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday – Friday.

Rookies’ beer selection provides nationwide choices with emphasis micro breweries, including Stone IPA, Karl Strauss Red Trolley and Ballast Point Pale Ale.

This sports bar it isn’t strictly full of Chargers’ fans, so expect a mixed crowd of passionate sports watchers. There are also pool tables and a dance floor.

There is always something to watch on their some 40 different TVs. Each night has a special event including Trivia and Two Dollar Tuesdays, Beer Pong Tournament Wednesdays, and live DJ Saturdays.

Must try food items include the Brett Favre eggs benedict, Rookies burger, popcorn shrimp and Rookies wings.

Rookies has more fun with extended hours, open 11 – 1 a.m. on Monday – Friday and 9 – 1 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Website: www.rookiessportsbar.net Phone: (760) 757-1123

Photos by Kristin Melody