Welcome to THE LAB. Now serving Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner!
The LAB restaurant in Oceanside. The nuances of our famous California sunshine, the richness of our good earth, and the sparkling water of our coast come together in the unique flavors of our meats, vegetables, and seafood here. Nowhere else can you taste Oceanside quite the way you can at The LAB Collaborative. Our casual but classy dining experience is for all local Californians, whether you’re eating a delicious burger on your lunch break or taking partners out for our famous red wine braised beef cheeks. The LAB Collaborative restaurant is for the community and by the community.
Based on 347 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
201 N Cleveland St suite 109, Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: (442) 266-2436
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: thelabcollaborative.com
Reviews
Nick Bowan
Love this place. Their pretzel sausage combo is amazing and definitely recommend the wings and the wedge salad. Their M-F happy hour is totally worth it. All the servers we’ve had there have been fantastic.
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Charles & Tamara Johns
I was back in Oceanside to view the sunset and a friend recommended we visit The Lab afterwards. Great recommendation. Although on the pricey end, the food did not disappoint. The burgers were pretty big and filling. I ordered the seafood linguine, very yummy. We also ordered the Brussels sprouts. It was sweet and savory and good. The service was quick, attentive and polite. They have a HUGE screen and we watched the warriors game. Bathrooms are unique. Park in the parking garage of the building and they will validate. We also recommend this place.
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Gonzalo Alvarado
Service & Atmosphere was great. I had the Oside or No Side. I’m glad I had a side. The portion was definitely for 2 people, but the flavor wasn’t there. Wasn’t a fan of the bourbon-habanero sauce. It had a vinegar taste to it. Overall, it’s not a bad place to sit down with friends. The lab burger apparently was amazing.
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Kimmie G
We had such a wonderful time! We sat at the bar. The bartender was great. The pretzel and sausage was delicious. The cheese sauce was so good I wanted to take it home. We will definitely be back.
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Corey Green
Fun and surprising. Dog friendly outdoor seating and accommodations for larger groups. Great vibe and serves food later in the evening. The Mexican Martini is one of the best drinks I’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced flavors of tequila, lime, agave and olive juice. The rim seasoning was a huge surprise. It’s savory and sweet with a touch of spice. The Grilled Chicken Honey Mustard salad was a successful unique combination of ingredients. Fried leeks, roasted savory carrots, cucumber and fresh greens delivered a satisfying group of textures and flavors. My only suggestions are to put the salad in a large bowl, the plate was small and things started falling off the plate when I dug in. It should come with 2 ramekins of dressing instead of one. The chicken was a tiny bit overcooked but everything was so delicious it made up for it.
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Suze Collins
I met a friend for lunch here yesterday and it was awesome!! Our server was attentive and friendly. He helped us make great choices and listened to our requests.
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Ms. Payne
This was our first time here. The atmosphere was great, the food had great presentation and taste. Our server was great also. The only negative was when our server was tied up with a table for a while, I tried to get the attention of another employee 4 times and he looked right at me and ignored me. Other than that, it was an outstanding experience!
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Dmitry Caraman
At the beginning of our vacation, we decided to spend our last evening in The Lab, and it was the right decision. No one restaurant we visited during our vacation was so great. The food was incredibly tasty, great service, a nice atmosphere, reasonable prices. For sure the best evening we spent during our vacation was in The Lab.
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Keilah Ledward
I got the poke bowl here and it was really good! the presentation was pretty and tasted good overall. also I accidentally left my purse there and one of the workers stopped me before leaving to give it back! the server was very nice as well. I would recommend going here!
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Ana Mateljan
Delicious food and great location. This place is in the heart of downtown Oceanside and 2 blocks from the ocean. The menu is creative and everything I’ve tried is delicious. Prices are very reasonable on the food and even more reasonable on wine and beer compared to other nearby places. Definitely try it.
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