Taste the difference at this South “O” hot spot, firing up phenomenal Neapolitan-style pizzas in its 100 percent coal fire oven. An early star of South Oceanside’s now shining culinary scene, the restaurant is also known for fresh and locally sourced ingredients used in its gourmet appetizers, salads, soups and specialty dishes. Savor starters such as Mahi Mahi Taquitos or Grilled Octopus or skip right to palate-pleasing pastas such as Baked Ziti, and Shrimp Linguini; also try the new Chicken Gnocchi or lean into a juicy sky-high burger. Draft beers and one of the largest selections of wines in North County round out the imaginative menu. For a change of pace, check out The Privateer Marketplace & Wine Bar — right next door. Wine tastings and wine-paired dinners, an expansive retail shop, and the entire menu from The Privateer restaurant are offered. Sit back, relax, drink and socialize in this cool South “O” addition. Indoor/outdoor seating available at both venues. Open at 11:30 a.m. Tues.-Sun. for lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays.  Visit  privateer-marketplace.com and theprivateercoalfirepizza.com

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside  •  (760) 453-2500
The Privateer Marketplace & Wine Bar
1704 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside  •  (760) 453-2254