Visiting Oceanside? We stopped by The Lab Collaborative for a bite. It’s got a great local San Diego vibe and the food was fresh and worth the trip.
Ratings at a glance
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.
What we ordered
11 dishes & drinks
“Menu was not descipt about the inclusions: had 3 shrimo along with salmon & scallops.”
Chef’s kiss“Double Barrell Reposado from Herrudara, with Grand Marnier. Delicious with tajin rim.”
Chef’s kiss“These were made just how I like my wings. Not fatty at all.”
“Tasty, just wish there was more meat.”
“Bhakta 1928, Lemon, Rosemary Lavendar Syrup, & Egg White”
“Gray Whale Gin, lemon, palm sugar, Elderflower, cucumber, mint, cranberry”
“Dahlia Cristalino, Grapefruit, fresh lime, agave, Campari, soda water”
“Nice rich Chilli”
Chef’s kiss“Huge portion size”
Chef’s kiss“Sub fried chicken, good flavor & tasty honey mustard dressing.”
