The Lab Collective Restaurant Review
"TLC’s Oceanside restaurant location gives you that true San Diego vibe." - The Lab Collaborative
4.40
Great
Restaurant/Food rating breakdown
Location
Presentation
Service
Likelihood of us eating here again.
Cleanliness
Taste
Value
Food/Drink we tried
Seafood Linguini ($28)
4
out of 5Menu was not descipt about the inclusions: had 3 shrimo along with salmon & scallops.
Lab Cadillac ($16)
4.5
out of 5Double Barrell Reposado from Herrudara, with Grand Marnier. Delicious with tajin rim.
Chili Lime Wings ($17.50)
4.5
out of 5These were made just how I like my wings. Not fatty at all.
Birria Short Rib ($32)
4
out of 5Tasty, just wish there was more meat.
Bhakta Century Sour ($18)
4
out of 5Bhakta 1928, Lemon, Rosemary Lavendar Syrup, & Egg White
Summer Rehab ($16)
4
out of 5Gray Whale Gin, lemon, palm sugar, Elderflower, cucumber, mint, cranberry
Paloma ($18)
4
out of 5Dahlia Cristalino, Grapefruit, fresh lime, agave, Campari, soda water
Turkey Chili ($7)
4
out of 5Nice rich Chilli
Fried Chicken ($29)
4.5
out of 5Huge portion size
Chicken & Honey Mustard Salad ($23)
4.5
out of 5Sub fried chicken, good flavor & tasty honey mustard dressing.
Potato Leek Soup ($7)
4
out of 5Bottom 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.