On a Friday evening, my husband and I were in the area and decided to have dinner here since it has been on our list to try. I inquired about their mushroom sloppy Joe. I asked two employees and they aren't vegetarians and said they really liked it. I had been craving sloppy Joe for a while to I ordered it with tater tots. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich with tater tots. I saw surprised how good the mushroom sloppy joes were. The tater tots hit the spot. My husband said the chicken sandwich was okay. It was a lint loud inside as a game was playing on tv. We sat outside which was nice but there were some annoying flies. Overall, I enjoyed my mushroom Sloppy Joe that I would come back. read more

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The Lab Collab will be closing on Sept 30. :( Get in while you can before the Encinitas Bier Garden moves in. read more

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Attentive service, good food, pet friendly, and fast. We arrived on a Summer Thursday night and were seated right away. The restaurant was very busy and noisy, but the servers were very attentive. They have a kids menu and provided crayons. My kids got the linguine with marinara and tater tots and chicken strips with fries. Both my kids were very happy with their meals. My husband enjoyed the jerk chicken sandwich. I got the vegan sloppy Joe (I am not vegan, but intrigued by the mushrooms) and it was amazing. It was sweet and savory and loved that it had tomatoes and pickles. I would come back just for this dish. We also got the Brussel sprouts and cauliflower appetizers, but if I had to order again, I would go with the cauliflower. read more

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I went on a Friday night with a group of six. Of course parking was a pain in this area. No reservations are available for less than 8 people. Fortunately we did not have to wait very long for a table. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. We chose first available, which turned out to be indoor with doors open to the outside. I tried the brussel sprouts appetizer. This was the best dish of the night. Although some of the pieces were not cut small enough so that it was a bit undercooked, the favor was amazing and the bits of bacon and crispy leeks really added that bit of extra punch. We also had the elote lettuce wrap which was good. Tater tots were also good. For my main, I ordered the halibut and that was a disappointment. Although the seasoning was okay, the fish was overcooked and dry. The butter helped cover up some of the dryness. It was served with potato wedges that had no color or flavor and a side of "Asian" style veggies. I guess Asian means shredded cabbage, bean sprouts and bell peppers that are sautéed. The sides just did not fit with the dish. The whole dish was just a beige mess. The three stars are mainly for the appetizer and service. read more

The Lab Collaborative - Halibut with potatoes and "Asian" veggies - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Delicious flavor and great presentation along with good service. What more could you need? Brussel sprouts were complimented very well with all the flavors mixed into the plate. Same goes for the cauliflower which I was very pleasantly surprised by. The wings were cooked to the perfect crisp which is so hard to find. The elote lettuce cups were lacking something to bring out the flavor, I personally found them a little bland but still good. The surf and turf plate was amazing! It's a thinner cut of meat but they were able to get a good medium rare cook on it. The halibut was a little bit disappointing unfortunately. The halibut itself was great but the sides were very much lacking in flavor. The establishment itself was classy with a nice layout for each section of inside, outside, and bar. Definitely enjoyed my experience and very much looking forward to going back for more! read more

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A big beautiful space with a very comfortable patio. Open Kitchen and plenty of seats around the bar. This place gets packed. There are some Interesting cocktails on the menu and the food is good. The Pokey Bowl is small but plenty tasty. Our two favorite cocktails are the Hibiscus Rita - (Herradura Blanco, Hibiscus, Agave, Fresh Lime). and the Nunya Beeszwax - (Pier View Gin, Lemon, Honey). The vibe of this place is nice. It's good for families, date night, and anything casual. There's something here for everyone. The Lab Collective is worth a visit. read more

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Have always wanted to try this place. A hip, modern restaurant with mid century ambiance and what appears to be a changing menu based on the previous reviews. Located in the renovated Oceanside stacked on the corner of Cleveland and Mission. Food was delicious! Tried the pork belly adobo appetizer, which was extremely tender. Also ordered the lab burger with Caesar salad. Lab burger was flavorful - meat was thick. Not well balanced though.Seemed like everyone was satisfied at our table. BIL said he enjoyed his jerk chicken and the waitress also endorsed it was a popular item. They offer a discount for active duty and veterans too I had a few grievances. For $18, the fried chicken appetizer was nothing special. Service was okay - unremarkable but the basic duties were met. Would have been nice to be told of hidden fees like if you opt for Caesar salad, it's a $3 charge. Same with Sweet Potato fries alternative. Also, they charge for extra condiments like ranch. read more

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We have been here twice already; once for brunch and once for dinner (and we will be back as we forgot to bring a gift card we received haha). We shared the biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon; my only complaint is that I wish the biscuits were split or there was more gravy as the dish was a bit dry. The flavor of the gravy was fantastic! Our friend ordered a mimosa flight, and the bottle of bubbly wasn't chilled down properly- the waitress did run by and say they didn't have any ready... on a Saturday... yet they still served him smh. Anyway, we came back for dinner and we both ordered the surf and turf, and shared a creme brûlée. The steaks were cooked perfectly; albeit a bit spicy for his midwestern palate (we didn't know the heat level of the chimichurri until we got our plates). The dessert was delicious; I love coffee after dinner and this sated my desire as it had espresso dust. The ambience is confusing; it has a classy-meets-sports bar vibe. I liked everything but the large televisions on the wall (they have had basketball and football on, we'd prefer some sort of racing). Our servers have been friendly and attentive. We look forward to trying more of the menu! Pros: - always friendly - reasonable brunch prices - staff is familiar with the menu - bar, table and al fresco dining options - food presentation Cons: - parking sucks (park at the transit center) - low quality brunch juices read more

The Lab Collaborative - Surf and turf, biscuits and gravy with bacon, and creme brûlée. Decent menu options here. - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food is REALLY good! HOWEVER!!!!! This is an overall review, and my biggest pet peeve is when establishments are not TRANSPARENT. It's not about the cost it's the PRINCIPAL. They add a surcharge, but it's nowhere to be found on the menu, nor any signs in the restaurant. Surcharge for What using my credit card which MAJORITY of people do not even McDonald's does that. Just be honest from the very beginning, and let the customer decide whether to move forward or not. The service wasn't very attentive after serving a customer check on them within 3 to 5 minutes to make sure everything's good, keep an eye out that the water glasses are full! When it came time to pay they bring you the machine and they stand right over your shoulder. I might as well have given them my Social Security number. Give me space let me do what I think is appropriate tipping instead of hounding me over my shoulder what I should be giving. This is VERY aggravating and you feel extremely pressured to give more. The food is excellent but again this is an overall review and amazing service should be TOP PRIORITY so I feel like it's money well spent. Advice: be honest and transparent!! Your customers will appreciate it!!! Also don't stand over them when they pay!!! read more

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The poke bowl and calamari were both amazing fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Unfortunately, the service was pretty slow, and our waiter hardly checked on us despite it not being a busy time. Had to hunt down the bus boys to as for anything while she sat around talking to other employees or guests. It was really odd. read more

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We had a really enjoyable dinner at The Lab Collaborative in Oceanside! The food is absolutely the star of the show here--everything we tried was really good (except the fish tacos, the texture was weird) The overall service was okay and friendly when our waiter was present. The atmosphere of the place is great, very much in line with the cool, relaxed vibe Oceanside is known for. The reason for the four instead of five stars was a noticeable lapse in service. Our waiter disappeared for a pretty long stretch in the middle of our meal. We could see the bar was completely swamped, and it became clear he had been pulled away to help over there. While we totally understand that restaurants get busy and need to support all areas, it left us waiting for drink refills and checking in on us. We'll definitely be back for the excellent food, but hopefully next time the front-of-house staffing is a little more balanced to handle a full house read more

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We arrived around 7:30pm on Wednesday evening, Feb. 5th. The posted closing time was at 9:00pm. I called beforehand to check if we needed a reservation to which I was told that it was probably going to be a slow night and that we would not need one. FYI: Reservations are only made for parties of 5 or more. This night was supposed to be a special night, because we were celebrating my 45th birthday. We are not local to this area and were staying in our timeshare in O'side for a few days. As I'll explain in detail later, it turned out to be a very lackluster celebration. We were seated promptly, our server was Ashley and she took our drink and appetizer orders first. Our wait was minimal from being seated to when Ashley introduced herself. Menu: We noticed right away that the menu that is advertised on their website and also the most recent menus shown on Yelp were different than the menu they placed in front of us. Items that drew us to this restaurant were not on the new menu, such as the Creamy Potato and Burnt Leek Soup and the Elote Lettuce Wrap. The fish of the day for the fish tacos we found out were swordfish, which we could not eat due to religious reasons. Sadly, we were a little disappointed straight out the gate. Drinks: I ordered the mocktail, Equinox, which was a blackberry, lemon sparkling drink. Very tasty, I would order it again. Appetizers: Bourbon Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts (minus the bacon)...this was our favorite of the night. Cauliflower with Agave Ponzu Sauce...wow! Our table's second favorite dish of the night. So many levels of deliciousness that fire up your tastebuds and explodes into a whirlwind of flavors in your mouth. Biscuits...4 crunchy, dense, dry biscuits. Not fluffy and delicious. Came with whipped salted butter and whipped cinnamon? salted butter. Would never EVER order again. Food: Fried Chicken...after ordering was told that they were out of mashed potatoes and that they would sub tater tots and comp the meal, to which I accepted. Also, the gravy contains pork sausage and since I don't eat pork, Ashley was very accommodating and offered to bring a side of their cheese sauce instead. The batter on the chicken was pleasantly very light and not over battered, but it could have used more seasoning. The chicken was pounded thin and still had a lot of moisture. The tater tots were seasoned well and were perfectly crunchy. Loaded Baked Potato Soup...asked if there was bacon inside the soup and was told no that it was only on top as garnish, so my family member ordered it without bacon, but there was definitely bacon inside. This was the same person who wanted the Creamy potato and leek soup, so now their second choice of soup was unavailable. What a disappointment. They decided on just getting another order of the Fried Cauliflower appetizer for their dinner. Fried Cauliflower Sandwich (vegan)...Person eating this said that it was good until they got to the middle of the sandwich and the cauliflower got hard to bite into (assumed that it was the stem that wasn't fully cooked). Another disappointing dish. Would have been good if executed properly. Chicken Tortilla Soup...average broth soup with vegetables, shredded chicken, and fried tortilla strips. Person eating this said that they liked it. Dessert: Crème Brûlée...This was made with jet fuel coffee and it was so creamy, lightly sweetened, and delicious. He really liked it. There were so many vanilla bean flecks inside, we were amazed. It was very tasty. Would order it again. Carrot Cake...not what the person who ordered it expected. There were no nuts and tasted more like a spice cake than a carrot cake. Cheesecake with Berries...the cheesecake was also very creamy, a little denser than Cheesecake Factory, but just as flavorful if not more. The berries on top were a nice addition and the graham cracker crust was light and soft and complemented the filling very well. So, my birthday dinner did not go as well as we had hoped. There were some mishaps on the restaurant's part, but our server was quick to remedy the situation and made up for them well. Unfortunately, although we informed our server Ashley that we were celebrating a birthday, there was no birthday song and dance. I wasn't offered a dessert, ice cream sundae, nor a slice of cake. Nothing. At the least, they could have placed a candle on any one of the three desserts we ordered ourselves. My thoughts for the owner/restaurant manager, please make sure to update your website with the most current menu being offered at the time. It was very disappointing to find that the dishes that we wanted, which was our reason for selecting this restaurant, were not available. We would have definitely walked out and ate at another restaurant if it hadn't already been so late in the evening. read more

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We stopped here because I saw vegan sloppy joes. It was delicious. Even my hubby who had a delicious looking burger said," Damn" when he took a bite. My hibiscus margarita was refreshing and my hubby was happy with the beer selection. The service was excellent. I was sad to learn that they will be closing their doors at the end of the month. However I was happy to learn that all the employees would be given first dibs at the new establishment if they applied. I thought that was decent of the new owners. Hope their food was be as good as the Lab Collaborative. read more

The Lab Collaborative - Vegan sloppy Joe - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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By the looks of the food served to everyone else around is, I could tell the food was going to be good. It looked awesome! Party of 4 and it was all of ours first time here. My bf and I are the locals and we'll certainly come back. My bf ordered a caprese salad and added halibut. He enjoyed it very much. The fish was well cooked, nice and buttery. I ordered the Thai salmon without coconut rice, extra Asian veggies. The veggie slaw (shredded veggies) was not what I ended expecting, but it still tasted good. What else could "Asian veggies" be except stir fried bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, maybe some green beans.. the shredded veggies were cooked and paired nicely with the salmon. My in-laws got a chicken sandwich and gnocci and they cleaned it up! We got seated pretty quickly. The front entrance is a bit awkward because you step into a walkway. There's no real waiting area so you feel like you're in the way. The fire pit tables outside look like a nice spot to eat next time. read more

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Back here again for the wings and this time, those elote butter lettuce cups and their flatbread. Services was always on point, Caroline was our server and she was our server last time. We got here around 1:30pm, wasn't too busy yet since today is Super Bowl Sunday, got our same table as last time and wasn't too crowded. This time I tried their Thai Glaze and Sirachia sauce for the wings, sauce on the side of course and it was tasty. Not too spicy, just a bit of a kick, more sweet notes but felt like if they chopped up some thai chili in there, would totally top it off. Pepperoni flatbread was alright, I did asked for a side of hot honey and that made it taste a bit better. I felt like if they use cupped pepperoni would have more flavor. That pool of oil is where it's at. I would rate the pepperoni flatbread like a 5.6/10, point six since the hot honey helped. Elote butter lettuce cups were good, it wasn't on the menu but we asked to make sure it's not just for only happy hour. I would get that again, great for sharing. Overall, this is my second time coming here, I feel like I'm always to get their wings but we asked one of the other server what's their signature dish and he stated their burgers, so I have to get that next time. Yes, there WILL be a next time, my bestie loves coming here and maybe next time I'll get a drink. read more

This is a fun place in coastal Oceanside. Have been a few times, usually for birthday celebrations, and never disappointed with my visits. Pros: the food is good. I had their poke bowl and it was very filling, fresh, and at a good price. Not pictured is their margherita pizza which we had as a starter appetizer, which was also very good. Cons: we did come in on a Friday night, so the staff was busy in the restaurant the entire time, and this lead to our table having to consistently flag down someone for drinks. Someone in our party had to send their food back because it wasn't prepared fully and wasn't edible, however, the waitress was very understanding and took his replacement order without issue and got it out right away. Their menu is not overly complicated, however, their drinks menu doesn't really match the design and could be mistaken for part of the decor. Not really my thing, but not a complaint either. They were dog friendly for someone at the bar with their small lap dog, which can be a plus if you have one. Happy with my visit and will be back. read more

The Lab Collaborative - Poke bowl - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food was great and the atmosphere was relaxed sitting just outside on the patio at 2p. Adobo pork belly - amazing I shall old have had 2 Local Fish Tacos(swordfish) - excellent I would get again Lab burger- medium rare and a decent cheeseburger Service was a bit confusing at times. I didn't like the use of the Toast POS to pay with the server holding the device while you pay and add a tip. Felt intrusive. read more

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Went for dinner, but unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. The pictures of the food on yell looks so good but when we sat down and looked at the menu, there were several things that were on the current menu. We decided to get two pizzas, one pepperoni and the other hot honey and burrata. One pizza came out really hot and the other one is luke warm, but we got it. It did taste good but disappointing that we had to ask to have it warmed up. Lots of seating and friendly service, but the food was just average. read more

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Came on a Friday evening dinner for 2.5. Was able to be seated outside only but the patio had heaters and cozy fire pits to keep us warm. Inside is a sports bar/pub vibe. Parking that I know of is street. Close to the pier. Tried 2 soups- the turkey chili was a tad spicy but my favorite of the two with the leak- portion sizes were large! Also tried elote lettuce wraps- cool spin healthy spin on a classic dish and the beef cheek which was a comforting, tad salty reminder of a dish my mom makes. The five stars is for the manager he was incredibly friendly to us and our one year old! Can't wait to come try more of the menu. read more

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Had the Oside or No Side battered chicken sandwich. Sandwich was huge and presents well! Could use a little flavor on the batter but the sauce saves the sandwich. Also had the creamy potato and burnt leek soup. That was good! Service was good at the bar. Slow to start but the food came pretty fast so well balanced service. Ambiance was nice and big with bar seating too! Also part of the seating was outdoors. Verdict - try it at least once. read more

The Lab Collaborative - Oside or Noside chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

The food here was absolutely amazing. The presentation was great as well. Service was not so great and honestly frustrating. The waitress barely checked on us but she had plenty of time to gossip with others. Seats were uncomfortable which made the extremely long wait time more excruciating! Since the food was epic, I am comfortable giving five stars! read more

The Lab Collaborative - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Came here for lunch after a full day at the beach. We found this via Yelp and were able to call and book a table ahead of time since we had some toddlers that need high chairs so it was nice that they were able to setup ahead of time. Food was great, drinks were good and the service was friendly. Can't complain. read more

This might be my favorite eatery in Oceanside. Great vibe. Perfect for groups and kid friendly. I wanted to order everything on the menu. Very well crafted menu and thoughtful cocktails. Service was friendly and welcoming. read more

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3.5 stars. Indoor/outdoor seating options are nice. Inside gets super loud so I liked outside better. They were nice about turning on heaters too. Parking - pay lots within a block and one free garage on Seagaze by the train station. No reservations for less than 5 people, so we had about a 25 min wait on Friday night. They were accurate in the wait time estimate. Service - not super attentive but very nice and seemed genuine. Ellie was our server and did a good job. Also saw the manager dealing with a lot and overheard him say try are going to change up some menu items. Food - a little underwhelming, but not bad. We had the wings (Thai glaze) and the Lab Burger with tots. They were both fine, but nothing exceptional and for the prices I'm not sure worth seeking out. Ranch was disappointingly thin. They did forewarn us there was a 50 cent up charge for ranch with the tots. That was fine but then the ranch wasn't very good! Bummer. Hibiscus marg - slow coming out, they do pour strong here if that's your thing. Pretty dr in but not my favorite rendition. I'd give it another try as we didn't have much of the menu, but I wouldn't rush back at the moment. Lots of other spots to check out. read more

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We had a rather large party -which made our service exceptional. The kids demolished every last bite off their dad's plate and they were additionally very happy with what they picked. All around satisfaction with the good variety of items that were available. read more

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The girls and I were trying to find a restaurant to have dinner at. The lab collaborative came up and looked good to us so we headed over. There is a parking structure where you can park and they validate. It was a Saturday night so we waited about 15 minutes for a table to be available. We got outside seating and it was cold, but the service was awesome; they brought us a heat lamp. We ordered a couple of things to share. We got the cauliflower with agave ponzu sauce, chicken salad with honey mustard, beef cheeks, and the chimichurri marinated surf and turf. I enjoyed the salad and the surf and turf. I love the fried leeks on top of the salad. The surf and turf, the whole dish was a hit. I saw that a lot of people did order this dish. The cauliflower with agave was cooked nicely but it had too much sauce. While the beef cheeks, I didn't enjoy the flavors. I did like the homemade buttermilk biscuit that came with the dish. The location was great and they can host large parties. Overall, a good place for dinner if you're in Oceanside. read more

The Lab Collaborative - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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A place you should love. But last night we felt like uninvited guests and were not welcomed at all. Let me set the scene... Our friends 40th birthday. The event begins at 615. We could not get there until 730 due to another commitment. We sat down, the other 5 people were still eating , granted almost finished, but dinner was still a thing. After several minutes we were able to get the servers attention, Chris S., and he came over and (no exaggeration here) he said, "You're late. What do you want." My dining partner tried to make light of this rudeness by saying, " a little hello, maybe?" What we got back was, "I'm busy, what are you ordering?" We both had questions on the menu but were now afraid to ask anything as it was clear we were not wanted, nor were we cared about at all, but due to the birthday antes to just move on. If you read my reviews you will see we are pretty easy going, but this treatment ruined the evening. We. Were. Not. Wanted. How would you feel? I had the chicken breast salad and it was magnificent. Top marks. My friend had the pizza flat bread and it was also superb. But... the pizza was not cut (or at least all the way through) and my chicken while tasty came in very long strips. We needed knives and there were none provided so we had to go hunt them down at a side station ourselves. All in all really dissappointed. Knowing we were not welcome we still spent $100 with tip. Hard to think we will go back unless something changes or we are Shown that The Lab cares about us. I wish this review were more positive but I am hard pressed to find in my memory a time when we felt hated for showing up to a restaurant. read more

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Got some take out from The Lab to bring back to our hotel at the Seabird. It was conveniently located 5 minutes away (walk). Easy online ordering. Food was solid. Brussels sprouts salad was a favorite and so were the elote wraps. The flatbreads were decent. Big portions. read more

The Lab Collaborative - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The location is fantastic just a few short blocks from the pier and the ambience of the restaurant is very nice. Ample outside seating with a few small fire pits. I found the portion sizes to be huge but the actual food was not great. My ribeye steak was very chewy and lacked flavor. The potato leek soup was alright but had a strange texture. The iceberg wedge salad had a very watery blue cheese dressing that did not add anything to the dish. It is usually a creamy dressing on a wedge. I might have ordered the wrong things on the menu or maybe it was an off day?! Service was overall good and everyone was very friendly. I would say great spot to come grab a drink and some appetizers. Wouldn't necessarily recommend dinner. read more

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Food was delicious, Purple Plum cocktail just ok. BBQ wings on point. Husband enjoyed the Halibut. I loved the chicken salad which was full of great colorful veggies. The honey mustard dressings tasted great and homemade. Would come back for food and order wine or beer. read more

The Lab Collaborative - Chicken salad with honey mustard dressing - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

My friends and I had such a fabulous experience at the lab. Reserving a table for our party of 8 was easy. The ambiance is really nice, super open, airy and friendly. They had a baseball game playing on one side of the restaurant, so sports aficionados were happy. Our server was super sweet. The food and drinks were delicious - flavorful, fresh, and priced at a fair market rate. I ordered a caprese salad and added chicken and avocado to up the protein game and it was delicious. The burrata was the star of the show, and the dressing was perfect. My husband got a jerk chicken sandwich with tater tots and it was huge, he could only eat half of it. He said his cocktails were fabulous. The rest of our party also loved their food. It was a perfect dinner experience, and their indoor dining option was as lovely as the outdoor patio, with fresh seabreeze wafting in. I will definitely go back when my family and I visit Oceanside again! read more

The Lab Collaborative - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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First time coming here. Nice and chill atmosphere. Exactly what I was looking for on a lazy Sunday. The brussels sprouts were really good. The burger and birria sandwich had so much flavor. And my hibiscus margarita had a nice balance of tequila and wasn't overly sweet. I would recommend this restaurant to my family and friends. read more

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Eat, drink, space yourself out and repeat. Great food, drinks, customer service. My favourite restaurant in OC. read more

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Enjoying a nice weekday meal, I ventured out around the ever growing Oceanside. A once sleepy town is now filled with foodie delights up and down the coast. The lab is a great place to watch sports and get your grub on. With a fully stocked bar not only for alcoholic drinks they have a selection of mocktails as well no matter the weather they have an abundance of indoor and outdoor seating. While up in Oceanside you can't shy away from the sunshine and ocean breeze. Located a block away from the beach you get the best of both worlds. There is only metered parking so be prepared. As you enter one wall is complete with multiple tv screens to enjoy a game while also keeping an eye out for other games or your any of your fantasy football desires. They have placed a large window to also watch the magic in the kitchen. The owner was so thoughtful with multiple outlets and purse hooks under the entire bar. The lovely bartender Kari was so attentive ensuring our service was above and beyond. To eat we shared a the shrimp and apple salad. 9 was shocked with how large it was. We split it and they didn't skimp on any of the ingredients. The flavor of the pickled onions, granny apples, mixed greens was so balanced with the blue cheese. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and placed delicately on top. The one thing we didn't like was the large granny apple wedges were too large for the salad so we did need a knife to cut it up. I would get the salad again it was so well balanced and absolutely delicious. For the entire we shared the Thai baked salmon with coconut cilantro rice and Asian style veggies. This has a slight kick (spice kick not hot sauce) the salmon was cooked perfect but a touch of citrus on the veggies would have brighten the dish. Last, we also ordered the surf and turf skirt steak with shrimp, yellow squash on a bed of mashed potatoes. The chimichurri sauce was a great balance and we loved this dish! There are so many choices on the menu which I would have loved to try but sadly my stomach was stuffed. Until my next road trip! read more

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I went to The Lab with a big party for dinner on a Friday night. The server was really great, she took our drink and food orders quickly, checked on our table, even offered to split the bill per person for a large table. The restaurant itself is really cute and we loved how the lab theme carried through on the menu and wallpaper. I think they could have even taken it a bit further the theme. I ordered the oaxacan sunset (mezcal cocktail) and fish tacos for dinner. I thought they both were good but not the best I've ever had. I tried some of the brussel sprouts and thought those were delicious, I'd definitely recommend the brussel sprouts! read more

The Lab Collaborative - Oaxacan sunset - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

First time dining here....met a client and we both really enjoyed it. We ordered the poke bowl and jerk chicken sandwich....both were great. The service was really good and the restaurant was super clean. The decor is nice...really nice indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of parking options...lot across the street and a parking garage right next door. read more

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First time at this Oceanside gem and enjoyed it! It was a cold night, and they only offered us a seat on the patio (no inside without reservation). We took it as they did have propane heaters which made the chilly air a bit more palatable. The service was fantastic and everyone who came by was really hospitable. I started with the leek/potato soup, which was a huge portion for the bowl. It was slightly on the saltier side, but overall still delicious. We had the elote lettuce wraps as an appetizer and shared the beef cheek stew for the entree. Food was hearty and delicious and our waiter was super sweet with our 15 month old. Recommend this spot: I'd definitely come back again! read more

My bf and I walked here before checking out of the weekend stay in the area. The space was very trendy with high ceiling, plenty of TVs and a huge screen for any sport fans on any game occasion, great place to come enjoy. Our waiter was a nice gentlemen, he seemed to be one of the few waiters that Sunday so he was pretty turned around but always made sure to take care of us. Food was good and decent. I would come again for service and atmosphere and try their other items. read more

The Lab Collaborative - Seafood pasta without cheese - New American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Tried this spot out since I was in the area. Dined for dinner with my wife. We ordered the wedge salad and split it. The vinaigrette they did with it was actually really nice. Different touch. We got the Jerk wings, it was 7/10. Service was good. They were decently busy so I was satisfied with it all. Not too sure if I'd come back, lots of spots to try. read more

Went on Friday 6/13 for lunch to celebrate my wife's bday. The server Ellie was super friendly and attentive. $5 margaritas during lunch time were super tasty and a great deal. The food was great as well the kids loved their burger, pizza, and pasta. We got the pork belly appetizer and that was packed with flavor, the portion size was a bit small for the price. The burnt leak soup was delicious, I got the goat cheese and fig burger lettuce wrapped and that was cool perfect and also tasted great. Wife got the poke bowl which was ok nothing special, didn't taste bad but also didn't wow me. The restaurant itself was nice and clean with a nice vibe. We did let the server know we were there to celebrate a birthday but got no acknowledgment of it, I mean at least a little scoop of ice cream and a candle would of been nice but guess they don't celebrate bdays here, oh well. I would recommend this spot but it f your celebrating something don't expect anything. read more

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