Davin and Jessica Waite’s newest restaurant focuses on sustainable seafood.
As if we call for more reasons to have it away Oceanside , Brine Box , the new endeavor from Davin and Jessica Waite , has opened on the historical Oceanside Pier . The Waite ’s , who have been a critical forcefulness in the emergence of Oceanside as a true culinary terminus in Southern California , are known for their commitment to zero- and depleted - barren measures at their works - based outpost , The Plot , and sustainable seafood practices at their pop sushi restaurantWrench and Rodent Seabasstropuband poke spotShootz Fish & Beer .
The new construct is inspired by Davin ’s childhood years in England , where he regularly visited chippies , or Pisces and chip shops common in English seaboard townspeople . SoCal aboriginal and longtime employee at Wrench and Rodent and The Plot , Rachel Hurley , has been brought on as chef de culinary art , where she ’ll manage the daytime - to - day operation , as well as creating the seasonal card . Seafood is sourced from local purveyor , include fishmonger Tommy Gomes ofTunaville Market , a longtime Quaker of the Waites , andTransparentSea Farm . The menu will highlight whatever type of Pisces the Fishes is seasonally useable ; summertime variety show like halibut , Opuntia tuna , and yellowtail are currently on the bill of fare ; come up wintertime , rockfish , and lingcod are more prevalent .
Brine Box is site at the very end of the nearly 2,000 - foot - long Oceanside dock , adjacent to the now - shuttered Ruby ’s . The tiny , 109 hearty foot , kiosk - way workshop was executed by designer and general contractor Chris Slowey ofCLTVT , who also worked with the Waites on Shootz and The Plot , as well as designer and designer Andy McCabe ofTecscape . The computer menu is designed for eating while taking in the perspective from the dock and fence beach region in mind ; while there are a few benches to sit down on , the restaurant does n’t have indoor seats .
Photo courtesy of Oriana Poindexter
Brine Box ’s signature dish is , of course , Pisces and chips , beer - battered local fish of the day , crispy veteran minor , best savor with side of mushy pea and curry sauce . It can also be made vegan with “ carrotfish ” upon request . Sea - Animal Fries , a riff onIn - N - Out ’s not - so - mystic Animal Fries , top crispy seasoned Roger Eliot Fry with melted American cheese , secret sauce , caramelized onions , and scorch fish of the sidereal day . grill jumbo prawns from TransparentSea Farm are thresh about in Korean BBQ aside with a seasonal salad to make a lightsome , refreshing lunch , while the Spam , Egg , & Cheese Sando , seared Spam , and a deep-fried egg , with melted American tall mallow on a brioche bun , brightened with anchovy aioli and served with tot , is a nod to our 50th country .
Other standouts include Market Catch ; Pisces of the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. with quinoa potato salad , sweet-scented and sour sauce and veg from The Plot Garden Project , tuna sashimi , garlic ponzu albacore with a seasonal salad and cheesy chowder tots .
Photo courtesy of Hannah Guthman
Photo courtesy of Hannah Guthman
