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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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 year ago
1 year ago
This place is fantastic! Although it doesn't have an ocean view, there's a fantastic bar area and a nice outdoor space, too. The drink selection is great and the food is delicious! I love to enjoy a good old fashioned with dinner. Be sure to order the brussels sprouts. They've got bacon, blue cheese, sunflower seeds...they're excellent! read more
3 years ago
Food (5/5 stars): The Lab Collective in Oceanside is a hip spot with delicious food! All of their dishes are beautiful and thankfully they taste as good as they look. Their fried chicken sandwich, the #1 seller "Oside or No Side" was a hefty meal! It came with two very well seasoned pieces of chicken, bourbon-habanero sauce, and coleslaw. Each component complemented each other so well. I just wished the chicken was a little juicer and the sauce was spicier. It's all about the appetizers here though. Their Brussels Sprouts are the best ones I've ever had because each bite was jam packed with flavor. I'm also not big on lettuce wraps but their Elote Lettuce Wraps got me craving more! Highly recommend this place for their science-y atmosphere and creative dishes! Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: it's quite expensive, but still worth trying * Wait Time: we made a reservation * Service: very good and friendly. Great recommendations! * Parking: street parking in downtown Oceanside can be tough * Ambiance: they do an amazing job with the ambiance here. Science is everywhere in the restaurant in such a subtle, elegant way. I love how the lights are shaped like molecules! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
It was my first time here. I can say it's worth the try. Parking isn't difficult. Everything we ate and drank was delicious especially the cheesecake. So good! The service was good. The wait time wasn't that long. I will definitely be back. read more
Perfect location in the heart of the revitalized Downtown Oceanside. Pet friendly patio. Large platters, a few options could easily feed two people (for example the friend chicken platter). I thought the chicken could add another condiment or sauce to give it more of a kick. Sort of bland but still delicious. Friendly, quick service. read more
The Lab Collaborative has it all: ambiance, delicious menu, full bar, and tasty food. As a bonus, it's in a great location. It checks all the boxes for an enjoyable experience of laying back and enjoying a tasty cocktail and/or drinks. With plenty of seating options ranging from the high top bar, indoor seating or outdoor seating, there's an available option for everyone. The food was enjoyable. The Lab Burger was recommended by the server and she did well with that recommendation. A hefty, juicy patty, crispy bacon, cheesy goodness....all ingredients for a fantastic burger! The battered fries were also cooked perfection. As for the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sandwich, the flavors weren't as hearty and abundant but it was a good change in flavor profile. Subtle savoriness and sweetness along with a generous piece of chicken, I think it was a good change-up from the flavors of the glutinous burger. The tots though, gotta always love some crispy tots to complement any meal. Water was always topped off, frequent check-ins, and a friendly attitude...service was great. The remarkable location of this venue being by the ocean/pier and the Top Gun house makes it an ideal place to walk off the food coma =) read more
Absolutely perfect location and their lunch menu during the week is amazing! Great food, prices, and service and a beachy vibe atmosphere. I prefer outdoor seating but inside has a great feel too. The cheeseburger was delicious and loved their margarita, too. Would definitely recommend when visiting the area. read more
Granted, we only ordered two dishes out of a wide variety on the menu, but we figured we'd stick with the simple pub-style foods - you know, the type that are hard to f up. With that said, while the burnt leek soup was comforting and outstanding in flavor, the pretzel was simultaneously somewhat dry and flavorless. We walked over to TLC because of the rave reviews, but I think my ultimate verdict is 3-4 stars. read more
Hey, today I went into TLC as it's a well talked about spot in downtown Oside, so I went in to finally give it a try. The server was fine, and the restaurant has a very nice setting with large TVs playing sports, with a lovely bar area if your into drinks. I ordered the Jerk Marinated Pork Chops, which came with charred cabbage and mashed potatoes. The pork was really really flavorful and tasty, the flavor was great. Pork was cooked decently. The mashed potatoes alongside the cabbage were nice bites to take in company with the strong bold flavors of the marinated pork. Overall pretty darn delicious. I then got desert where the waitress offered me the strawberry cheesecake which is not present on the menu, and went with that. It had fruits and sauce on top that gave it a bitter tartness to go with the sweet flavor, and the fruits were very nice, a very good desert. Overall, I would give this place 4.5 stars, it was very delicious. I will give this place a 4 star review, but it's on its way to a 5, I will likely do a follow on review in the future and see if it tips my vote, but for now they will receive a very strong 4 stars read more
When I think lab, the first thing that comes to mind is experiment. My dish was lacking, but not just the protein, and served cold. I don't believe that was the intent. Staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The dining area has a nice layout, especially the outdoor seating, which is where I chose to sit. They share the coffee pot(s) with the coffee shop next door, so I didn't get another cup of coffee. read more
3 years ago
I came here with a friend who's been here before and has a varied experience. This time our experience was good overall. I recommend sitting at the bar if you are a small group as we initially sat at a table and service was slower there. For two fairly small girls, we ordered a lot of food and drinks. We started with the Mexican Mule and the Lilikoi Mojito. I didn't like the Mule because it was more cranberry and chili than ginger beer and vodka. In hindsight, I should've stuck to my Moscow Mule. My friend's Mojito was good but very passion fruit heavy. For appetizers, we ordered the Cauliflower with Agave Ponzu Sauce and the Pretzel and Sausage Plate. I loved both. I am obsessed with cauliflower so I am a little more biased towards that dish. It was tart, spicy, soft, fried and delicious. The leeks on the plate were delicious. The Sausage and onions in the Pretzel plate were top class. I'm not a big fan of Pretzels but my friend enjoyed it a lot. The sauces that came with the Pretzel plate were delicious. I highly recommend getting both. The portions are huge so we only managed to finish one app and my friend took the leftovers from the other one home. For the mains (because we over ordered), we got the jerk chicken sandwich and the birria sandwich to share. Jerk chicken came with tots and the Birria came with salad. Between the two, the Birria won hands down. The shredded beef with peppers onions and cheese with the spicy side sauce was mouthwatering. The hoagie was soft and perfect. On the other hand, I expect jerk chicken to burst with flavor and take me back to the Caribbean. I expect vibrant colors, a flowing gravy, just a lot of abundance. This sandwich was not that. It did not have the color and vibrancy. On taste, it was definitely bland with no hard hitting flavors. The chicken itself was good but it could've been called a grilled chicken sandwich, which felt more apt. We ended the meal with two more drinks, this time from their Mixologist menu. I got the Summer Rehab with vodka (the original has gin). My friend got the Oaxacan Sunset. These drinks were delicious and exactly what we wanted. We spent almost 5 hours at the restaurant and nobody kicked us out. All in all, the experience was good and we will be back. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Place was clean. Ambiance was good. Customer service was OK. Food highly recommend. Price is highly priced. I would still come out here since I'll be living out here. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Indoor and outdoor seating; spacious. We were a party of 10 seated outdoor. I had a feeling of spaciousness . Service was very good. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable . Serving size was generous and enough for leftovers. I had the wedge salad with shrimp . This was delicious !! And filling . Having the shrimp was a nice add-on for protein. Delicious food, good service and a great place to dine especially with large groups! read more
I like this place pretty well! I appreciate the menu being labeled with gluten free options, and the staff is overall pretty knowledgeable and friendly. They handle the pacing well during the tourist season and keep things moving. The poke bowl is fantastic, it's my favorite thing. Biggest thing I wish they'd do is cut the veggies finer, the cucumbers are super chunky and I like the shaved veggies better. The flavor is great and they have gluten free tamari (but it doesn't need it). I've had the skirt steak before and was underwhelmed. It was just ok, pretty tough but the flavor was good. The location is right downtown Oceanside by the new hotels. The decor is super nice and their drinks are fantastic. I go here frequently. read more
The Lab is right off Mission Avenue in Cleveland. It is very close to Mission Pacific Hotel where I am staying. I saw this place on Yelp. It looks modern and hip on the outside and inside. The place was busy, not full around 530p.m. on a Saturday. We wanted the outside tables with the fire pit, but she said it was a hot commodity. We opted to sit inside so that we didn't have to wait. Our waitress was fantastic. I forgot her name. She gave some great suggestions. Beef cheeks was one of them, but I didn't want beef tonight. She was helpful and suggested other things. I went with the poke bowl, pretzel and sausage, and lettuce wrap elotes. The lettuce wraps were very good. The corn, black beans, cilantro with cotija cheese and crema worked together. Even better was the avocado slices. 9/10. The pretzel and sausage is something I've never had before. The pretzel was so big. It came with 3 different sauces. I'm not sure they were but I loved them all. The pretzel was crunchy on the outside and soft inside. It was served warm. Yum. 9/10. The poke bowl was my favorite of all the dishes that I had. The chunks of tuna were plenty and fresh. There were fresh avocado and edamame. My favorite was the jasmine rice with coconut and cilantro was amazing! It beats boring plain jasmine rice. 10/10. read more
Don't drink alcohol, but their food is great, unique, fresh, and was served amazingly fast. Our server was great and provided good tips on food choices. There were many different places to sit. Inside, outside in a patio area, and outside with a fire pit. We would have to be on a waiting list for the fire pit so we chose a table inside. The pretzel sausage platter was great with great dipping sauces. The Elotes wraps were unique, served cold, and tasted great. My wife really liked the poke bowl with the rice quite flavorful. read more
I gave this place one star for the ambience which is cool and a great location. The other star is for the fact that this place seems eco friendly. Compostable straws, cloth napkins, and to-go containers are recyclable and has paper to go bags. Other than that, this place is so blah. The food is bland! I even had to ask for salt an pepper which didn't improve things much. We got the pretzel for an appetizer and the texture was on point, but so little favor! Even the cheese sauce. For entrees, my husband got the chicken sandwich which he said was "decent". It was a nice portion, but came without any sides. I got the white pasta. The most flavorful thing in it was the mushrooms and there weren't many in it. The crispy prosciutto tasted burnt. The chicken was full of gristle, like they used the discarded pieces from other dishes. And it needed to be chopped up more. Also, they served it in a deep bowl which made it hard to eat. The service was pretty mediocre too. She never came to check in on us and came to refill our waters when we were ready for the check. I recommend going to another restaurant in the area. read more
2 years ago
Sunday brunch: Friends visited me this Sunday and we went to The Lab for brunch. We were five but only chose two different dishes, , the avocado toast, and the everything bagel. We were very pleased. I loved my avocado toast. The pickled onions and splash of balsamic vinegar, made an unbelievable difference in this simple dish. I took half home. Those who chose the bagel were equally as happy as me, but, finished every bite there. Our waitress was very attentive and served us with a smile. read more
2 years ago
Finally got around to trying this place out and it did not disappoint! We arrived without a reservation a little after 7 and were seated immediately at a table outside. It wasn't too loud or chilly which was nice! Our server was super friendly and everything came out quickly. We ordered the Lab Cadillac and the Water My Garden cocktails, which were refreshing. We then tried the Elote Lettuce Wraps for an appetizer, which were yummy! Our entrees were the Lab Poke Bowl and the Citrus Cilantro Halibut, both tasty with a decent serving of fish. The coconut cilantro jasmine rice in the poke bowl and the cilantro butter on the halibut were the standout components that we wish we had more of. As a local, I'd come back! read more
1 year ago
You know it's a good restaurant when you get an appetizer for dinner We have now come to The Lab two years in a row to celebrate the families "December Birthday's"! The service is great, and the set up is very welcoming. Good vibes all around! read more
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3 years ago
Decided last minute to stop in and try this place out, and so happy we did! It has a great atmosphere being such an open space with comfortable patio seating. Overall, the service was great, and all of the food was amazing. We started with a horchata coffee type cocktail called The Morning After and it was so delish! Next moved on to some fresh biscuits with butter and honey - they were dense, but in the best way possible; so good we ordered a second batch. Then we were onto the LAB Burger - cooked perfectly and stacked nicely with all of perfect compliments, and we rounded out our brunch with the Swine and Egg Skillet - simple, but done right. They also some great local beers on tap - like the Harland Hazy IPA and the Prohibition Blonde - both of which I'd recommend. read more
1 year ago
You HAVE to try The Lab Collaborative! Soooo good!! Great outdoor atmosphere, quieter than the inside. Really enjoyed our dinner. Our waitress Alisha was very nice and very knowledgeable when we asked her about the menu and she gave us excellent recommendations! The Jerk chicken sandwich, Thai flavored wings, and the pineapple glazed pork chops were all very flavorful and delicious! Out drinks were also great! Can't say enough good things about this place! We'll be back! read more
My hubby and I had dinner here during our stay in Oceanside for our anniversary. I'm glad we landed in this spot after scoping out the local restaurant options and loved our experience (especially because they were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions). The food is not cheap, but it is delicious and service was good. They have a large screen where they show sports games, but the overall vibe is fairly classy and chill. There is indoor and outdoor seating options. read more
1 year ago
This is a solid spot! They have a nice patio with heaters, and some tables with fire pits so it's still really nice to enjoy in the winter. The patio is also dog friendly. Food was also pretty good (not mind blowing but good). I tried the Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard. I saw that the fried chicken was popular, so I substituted the grilled chicken for it, and let me say that was a wonderful choice, very satisfying! The dessert waffle was good too but could have been a little crispier. read more
Alize was an awesome server. She recommended a bunch of a good options of which we decided on the wings and burger. I thought the burger was good, but I think I liked the wings more. The patio seating was clean and spacious; they even had a few heaters on for those interested. Overall, I was happy with the food and drink options and great service. read more
3 years ago
Lunch with family. I ordered the fried chicken because I don't do any hot spicy dishes. It was delicious and very plentiful. My husband's meal turned out too spicy for him and he likes spicy. In fairness, he didn't ask the level of hot. Cost was up there. The space was great with a blur of inside to outside. Service was on point. Due to the spicy, I would not return. If you love spicy hot this one is great for you. read more
1 year ago
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1 year ago
The waiter was really nice and attentive. The food was was delicious. I got the birra sandwich which wasn't very heavy like I thought it would be. It came with a side of consume. The side salad was very good with the mango dressing. There are a lot of experimental items here which makes it very interest and pretty hard to choose from because it all sounded good. The drink were well made, definately would come back again read more
1 year ago
The vegan pasta is so flavorful but only at night. The day staff does not make it well. The staff is very friendly and accommodating read more
1 year ago
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201 N Cleveland St
Ste 109
Oceanside, CA 92054
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Is happy hour only "at the bar", or is the main dining room and/or patio also included?
I've had happy hour items at the tables on the patio.
Do you have a any vegan options ? And can a accommodate a party of 13
Yes and yes, but recommend getting a reservation
Dog friendly?? Do they allow 8n the outdoor area?
Yes, and you can eat on the patio.
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