The Lab Collective Restaurant Review
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"TLC’s Oceanside restaurant location gives you that true San Diego vibe." - The Lab Collaborative
4.40
Great
Restaurant/Food rating breakdown
Food/Drink we tried
![Seafood Linguini ($28)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/7ebfe7d2aff9020239c29d688b9673b4915d2f24-922x1224.webp?fm=webp)
Seafood Linguini ($28)
Menu was not descipt about the inclusions: had 3 shrimo along with salmon & scallops.
![Lab Cadillac ($16)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/eef06af5caeffb7e263ff78a77ebec3de9838569-1224x922.webp?fm=webp)
Lab Cadillac ($16)
Double Barrell Reposado from Herrudara, with Grand Marnier. Delicious with tajin rim.
![Chili Lime Wings ($17.50)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/85e7a23eda2be7d8b9e2a2dc7db83c7f0ec23a53-1224x922.webp?fm=webp)
Chili Lime Wings ($17.50)
These were made just how I like my wings. Not fatty at all.
![Birria Short Rib ($32)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/94cc915298530f2d31d27e1b46bb8b89b150c35f-1224x922.webp?fm=webp)
Birria Short Rib ($32)
Tasty, just wish there was more meat.
![Bhakta Century Sour ($18)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/14115a26315e91dc1232b7d68fe8c74dcfce4736-922x1224.webp?fm=webp)
Bhakta Century Sour ($18)
Bhakta 1928, Lemon, Rosemary Lavendar Syrup, & Egg White
![Summer Rehab ($16)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/a0d5bc1e4aba02ccd7ff0d51f1205fc033ed4d7a-922x1224.webp?fm=webp)
Summer Rehab ($16)
Gray Whale Gin, lemon, palm sugar, Elderflower, cucumber, mint, cranberry
![Paloma ($18)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/855b138fe3a1516efc5d8003202931d291f20881-308x408.webp?fm=webp)
Paloma ($18)
Dahlia Cristalino, Grapefruit, fresh lime, agave, Campari, soda water
![Turkey Chili ($7)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/5c23d70fd6d4f8dee4f50758410347d932d910fa-922x1224.webp?fm=webp)
Turkey Chili ($7)
Nice rich Chilli
![Fried Chicken ($29)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/b907da5a72a59803022d47fab0995c09f9000a2b-1224x922.webp?fm=webp)
Fried Chicken ($29)
Huge portion size
![Chicken & Honey Mustard Salad ($23)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/37b089d16674e525fa6ce26e25758919ec90423e-922x1224.webp?fm=webp)
Chicken & Honey Mustard Salad ($23)
Sub fried chicken, good flavor & tasty honey mustard dressing.
![Potato Leek Soup ($7)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/k5e2zsor/production/8b1f252ff23bed359d234796d04b9bd3b69fac0d-1224x922.webp?fm=webp)
Potato Leek Soup ($7)
Bottom Line
What we loved
- Large food portion size
- Friendly staff
- Restaurant close to hotel and beach
- Competitive food and drink prices for the area
What we did not like
- During peak season, service can be a little slow
- The seafood Linguini had 3 pieces of shrimp, a few mussels & a piece of salmon. Wish it was more of a hearty Cioppino with overflowing seafood.
Verdict
Good food, good portions, great prices & good service. Definitely would visit again.
Photo Collage
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