The Lab Collective Restaurant Review
"TLC’s Oceanside restaurant location gives you that true San Diego vibe." - The Lab Collaborative
Food Rating
4.47
Great
Food & Drink We Tried
Seafood Linguini ($28)
Menu was not descipt about the inclusions: had 3 shrimo along with salmon & scallops.
Lab Cadillac ($16)
Double Barrell Reposado from Herrudara, with Grand Marnier. Delicious with tajin rim.
Chili Lime Wings ($17.50)
These were made just how I like my wings. Not fatty at all.
Birria Short Rib ($32)
Tasty, just wish there was more meat.
Bhakta Century Sour ($18)
Bhakta 1928, Lemon, Rosemary Lavendar Syrup, & Egg White
Summer Rehab ($16)
Gray Whale Gin, lemon, palm sugar, Elderflower, cucumber, mint, cranberry
Paloma ($18)
Dahlia Cristalino, Grapefruit, fresh lime, agave, Campari, soda water
Turkey Chili ($7)
Nice rich Chilli
Fried Chicken ($29)
Huge portion size
Chicken & Honey Mustard Salad ($23)
Sub fried chicken, good flavor & tasty honey mustard dressing.
Potato Leek Soup ($7)
The Bottom Line
The Verdict
This place was a real find. We loved the generous portions, friendly staff, and convenient location close to our hotel and the beach. The prices were also very reasonable for the area. We enjoyed everything we ordered, especially the Chili Lime Wings, Fried Chicken, and Chicken & Honey Mustard Salad. The Lab Cadillac cocktail was a standout too, perfectly made with a delicious tajin rim.
While the service was generally good, it did slow down a bit during peak hours, which is understandable. Our only real disappointment was the Seafood Linguini. It was tasty, but we expected a heartier dish with more seafood, given the price. Overall, though, we had a great experience. This spot offers good food, good portions, great prices, and good service. We'll visit again on our next trip to Oceanside.
