The Lab Collective Restaurant Review

201 N Cleveland St suite 109, Oceanside, CA 92054

"TLC’s Oceanside restaurant location gives you that true San Diego vibe." - The Lab Collaborative


4.40

out of 5

Great

Restaurant/Food rating breakdown

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Location

4.5
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Presentation

4.5
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Service

4.5
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Likelihood of us eating here again.

4.5
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Cleanliness

4
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Taste

4.5
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Value

4.5

Food/Drink we tried

Seafood Linguini ($28)

Seafood Linguini ($28)

4

out of 5
Great

Menu was not descipt about the inclusions: had 3 shrimo along with salmon & scallops.

Lab Cadillac ($16)

Lab Cadillac ($16)

4.5

out of 5
Excellent

Double Barrell Reposado from Herrudara, with Grand Marnier. Delicious with tajin rim.

Chili Lime Wings ($17.50)

Chili Lime Wings ($17.50)

4.5

out of 5
Excellent

These were made just how I like my wings. Not fatty at all.

Birria Short Rib ($32)

Birria Short Rib ($32)

4

out of 5
Great

Tasty, just wish there was more meat.

Bhakta Century Sour ($18)

Bhakta Century Sour ($18)

4

out of 5
Great

Bhakta 1928, Lemon, Rosemary Lavendar Syrup, & Egg White

Summer Rehab ($16)

Summer Rehab ($16)

4

out of 5
Great

Gray Whale Gin, lemon, palm sugar, Elderflower, cucumber, mint, cranberry

Paloma ($18)

Paloma ($18)

4

out of 5
Great

Dahlia Cristalino, Grapefruit, fresh lime, agave, Campari, soda water

Turkey Chili ($7)

Turkey Chili ($7)

4

out of 5
Great

Nice rich Chilli

Fried Chicken ($29)

Fried Chicken ($29)

4.5

out of 5
Excellent

Huge portion size

Chicken & Honey Mustard Salad ($23)

Chicken & Honey Mustard Salad ($23)

4.5

out of 5
Excellent

Sub fried chicken, good flavor & tasty honey mustard dressing.

Potato Leek Soup ($7)

Potato Leek Soup ($7)

4

out of 5
Great


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.


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