The Lab Collaborative - BLD Oceanside

Great atmosphere, but the food was underwhelming.. don't understand the hype.. my suggestion is don't waste your money.. read more Great atmosphere, but the food was underwhelming.. don't understand the hype.. my suggestion is don't waste your money..

What a creative menu! We tried the top 3 dishes recommended by google reviews and we are very happy with how they taste! Also, no wait when we walked in around... read more What a creative menu! We tried the top 3 dishes recommended by google reviews and we are very happy with how they taste! Also, no wait when we walked in around 1pm on Sunday.

We hit up the Lab on our last night in Oceanside, and were quickly greeted and sat outside on the beautiful patio. The only negative I have, which was clearly j... read more We hit up the Lab on our last night in Oceanside, and were quickly greeted and sat outside on the beautiful patio. The only negative I have, which was clearly just a mix up and resolved as soon as it was realized, was that we sat for nearly 25 minutes before someone came over. We didn't say anything for a while as we were exploring the menu, chatting and just taking in the scene, but once we did, the manager apologized and sent someone right over.The house white pasta was fantastic, and while there are other, more exciting things on the menu, I was just craving pasta and it was perfect! My husband got the jerk chicken sandwich and literally inhaled it; he loved it! The tater tots, too. Kids meals were great portions and enjoyed. One of the best meals we had in Oceanside!

I dined here several days in a row, and every dish I tried was absolutely delightful. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the ambiance was fantastic! read more I dined here several days in a row, and every dish I tried was absolutely delightful. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the ambiance was fantastic!

This is a vibrant, emerging venue. The service was excellent, and the food both looked and smelled amazing. I just wish they offered a lunch menu for a lighter... read more This is a vibrant, emerging venue. The service was excellent, and the food both looked and smelled amazing. I just wish they offered a lunch menu for a lighter midday option.