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    Lobster Lab

    4.6 (320 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Bowl of Lobster Bisque
    Don Y.

    I had the bowl of lobster bisque. It was a good tasty bowl of bisque with four wedges of toast. I wish it had chunks of lobster meat instead of a few tiny pieces. Definitely worth the try if you are craving this dish.

    Peter L.

    Hella $$$ but so good. $30 lobster roll, $20 lobster bisque. The bread/roll was 1 of the best I ever had: lightly toasted & crispy outside, inside very doughy & spongy.

    Smoked Salmon
    Antonette H.

    I love visiting the Carlsbad Windmill Food Hall and decided to give Lobster Lab a try. Their menu isn't very large, I went with the Smoked Salmon but unfortunately it wasn't very good. It lacked flavor, and there was very little salmon for the price you pay. I went with a group, and they ordered the Lobster Roll and Shrimp Roll and had the same feedback. The sandwiches were mostly bread, with very little shrimp or lobster inside. The prices are also pretty high for the amount of seafood you actually get, which made the experience even more disappointing. The cashier was friendly, and the food hall itself is great goid ambiance because of the variety of dining options available, but this spot just wasn't for us. I'm glad I gave it a try once, but I wouldn't go back. Unfortunately, it just didn't feel like a good value for the price.

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    mich l.

    We ordered The crab roll and the lobster roll and a cup of lobster bisque. We spent 120 dollars for our meal but it was worth it. They have 3 sizes of the rolls and we got the medium For both rolls and they put a lot of meat !!! It was very very delicious. They have to make the order so it took them 15 min to make it. This place is located in a food hall and they have live bands. It's across the Carlsbad outlet, so very convenient. It's a casual vibe, find your table or share a table with somebody and pick up your food when your buzzer is on. Plenty of parking, noise level moderate ( without the band playing).

    This shouldn't have made it into my sandwich.
    Frank P.

    This review is for the Miramar food court location since they have no Yelp page. Its probably because places don't stay long in pop up joints. I had the XL crab roll and it was awful. Crab is supposed to have a sweet taste and this had a funky flavor. The chef was careless when cleaning the crab legs. I got a sliver of the inside of the leg. I took a picture. Your employee was friendly, but that was the only good thing about my visit.

    Lilian W.

    The Lobster Lab is located in the Windmill Food Hall. They not only serve lobster-related menu items. I got the premium tuna melt sandwich and it was very much worth it to me. The portion size was huge! It was the most beautiful tuna melt I've ever seen, packed with tuna and veggies. It came with a side of hot sauce packets. There's not much of an ambiance. It's just a stall/booth at the food hall. You'd order, get a device that buzzes when your order is ready, and find an available table at the food hall to enjoy the meal. Overall, I enjoyed my sandwich and I'd gladly come back to have it again.

    Lobster roll, clam chowder. Drink was from another vendor.
    Michelle F.

    Delicious! We had the lobster roll and clam chowder. The lobster roll was SO good! The bread as perfection. Not just some dried out hoagie roll. It was toasted by soft and fluffy. I thought the lobster portion was generous. The calm chowder paired well. Not the best bowl I've ever had, but still good. You order at the counter and get a buzzer to pick up your food. The guy at the counter was cordial enough. It is a food hall, so there were lots of choices of cuisine. I'm glad we choose Lobster Lab. There are QR codes at each table so you can order there. Although we ordered at the counter ($30), we did check out the QR code. We were disappointed to see that for Lobster Lab, that the roll was cheaper ($29) in the app (no added fees to use the app). A dollar cheaper, but still a dollar! Overall, I'd go again.

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    Grace F.

    YO this place was AMAZING. I totally lagged on writing this review, but I had to come back and give it a rave. First off, I was helped by the nicest lady behind the counter. She was so sweet and gave great recommendations. She probably upsold me and honestly... no regrets because the food was fantastic. I ended up going with the XL Lobster Roll and Caviar. The lobster roll was creamy, tender, tangy, fresh, and delicious. She was absolutely right about splurging for the extra lobster. The bun was perfectly toasted--soft and buttery in the middle with crispy edges. 10/10. The caviar came on brioche with herbed cream cheese, shaved egg, and chives. SO good. I already love anything with caviar, but the flavor combo here made it feel extra special. 10/10. It's also located inside a fun food hall with tons of different food options. It was honestly hard to decide what to try, but I followed my lobster-loving heart. Great spot for a group, or just to grab food, drinks, and people-watch. I was only in the area for the week, but I'll definitely remember this place next time I'm in Carlsbad.

    Lobster Grilled Cheese
    Lehi L.

    Visiting the area and glad to have found this place. Friendly and helpful service. Ambiance is decent. It's in a food hall. Deliciousness! Standard portion sizes. We all enjoyed our orders. I recommend not pouring the butter entirely (like I did) since the bread is already dipped and soaked in butter. Would recommend this place! Little one really enjoyed his lobster grilled cheese and ate all of it with the side of lobster bisque.

    Lobster Roll Connecticut Style
    Hanna A.

    The lobster roll looks much bigger than it looks. Melts in your mouth yummm. The service was fine; I think the person was new because someone was standing by him for a while. Ambiance of windmill is great and will go multiple times.

    Shrimp roll (normal)
    K Q.

    This was my third time coming. I got the lobster roll in an attempt to try Something new each time. It was pricey but as an occasional treat, worth it. Especially since they don't skimp on toppings. I got the regular and it was over flowing with shrimp. The larger with 6 oz would have been too much. I worry that the prices will scare most costumers away. Every time I went they had the shortest wait/lone of all the food spots in the food hall. Lowering the prices by a couple bucks might hurt profit per item but bring in more customers. The food was great though so I do think it's worth it so far. Next time I'm in town I'll be going again.

    Lobster Roll - original
    Richie F.

    Love this place! It made a real lobster roll lover out of me and my wife Already planning our next trip back! The OG Lobster roll , hot and slathered in butter is amazing! Very cool food hall with a lowkey vibe. This place is perfect for meeting friends for a drink or for pleasing indecisive eaters

    Lobster roll
    Daniel L.

    Wow had an amazing experience here. The ,"co owner, Ridvan, was present and he was very helpful. I was unsure what I wanted and he made some amazing recommendations for the warm lobster roll and as I ordered the grilled cheese as well he recommended I get the lobster grilled cheese so I changed my order according to his recommendation. 100% did not disappoint. All his recommendations were spot on. My wife and baby loved both dishes as well did I. The food hall is pretty nice where it's located and not hard to miss. However it can get loud if there is live music playing.

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    Grill cheese lobster roll w lobster bisque was good..................................................................................

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    Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Board & Brew is located across the street from the hotel we stayed in. It is in a small plaza…read morecalled Tower 37. There is a limited parking lot shared with other businesses. We stopped by to try it. They offer specialties sandwiches, sandwich board, grilled sandwiches, house salads, and of course great selections of beer. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered : - Chicken Club 5/5 Chicken, bacon,melted jack cheese, mayo, lettuce & tomato in toasted French Baguette - Tom's Choice 5/5 Turkey breast, roast beef, cheddar, onions, tomato & lettuce in French Baguette - Vegi Supreme : 5/5 Tomato, sprout, onions, avocado, cucumber, cheddar & jack cheese on toast. The sandwiches were rich, flavorful and huge. The ingredients were fresh and savory. They were individually wrapped neatly. The service was fast. I will go back to try different sandwiches.

    Small spot located in a really convenient location to grab a sandwich off to the beach or to go…read moredown to the beach. It is located in a small strip with parking lot and has some indoor and outdoor seating. This is my second time trying board and brew in general and I am really underwhelmed with the sandwiches. This time, I tired the Baja wrap and it was really lacking flavor and was overwhelmed with guacamole. We ordered my son the kids grilled cheese, which was decent for him. We added a side of avocado for him and to my disappointment again, it was mashed avocado in a bowl instead of freshly sliced as I was envisioning. I will give it one more chance when I am able to eat the cold deli meat and see if those sandwiches are better for me.

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    Windmill Food Hall

    Windmill Food Hall

    4.0
    (770 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Family-Friendly Escape Near Legoland…read more While staying at the nearby Legoland Hotel, a few of us moms decided to sneak away from our husbands and kids for a quick break, and this place was a fantastic find! It features a variety of food stalls serving fresh, high-quality dishes, which was a very welcome break from the typical fried hotel food. With options ranging from pizza and fried chicken to a great selection of Asian cuisines like Thai and Chinese, it is an easy way to accommodate different tastes within a family or across multiple families. I especially loved the fresh, piping-hot dishes (we got the pad see ew) from the Thai food stall paired with a delicious cocktail from the central bar. Before heading back, we also grabbed some mini donuts to bring to the kids. The space is incredibly accommodating, with plenty of indoor seating options including bar tables, cozy booths, and standard tables. On top of that, they have several arcade games on-site, making this a highly viable and fun dining option for families with kids. Would recommend as a viable option if you're in the area.

    "And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space…read moreLike the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind" (Sting) If you've ever driven on Interstate 5 (or in the lingo of the locals...."the Five") in Carlsbad you've seen the giant Windmill spinning curiously on the side of the road. Well, if you're hungry but can't exactly decide how to satisfy that hunger, just follow the windmill to the Windmill Food Hall. That's what we did and were soon face-to-face with fourteen different food vendors, ranging the ethnic gamut from Thai to Chinese to Sushi to Burgers to Lobster to Pizza to Mexican and pretty much anything your hungry little heart craves. Our party of three scattered into three directions and reunited at a table for our eclectic lunch. My wife went with meatballs from Cacio because Craft Pizza didn't sell slices, just a 12" pizza. My brother-in-law went with a Honey Walnut Shrimp plate from Secret Sauce Wok, and I went with sushi and miso soup from Rolled Up Sushi. I loved my lunch, starting with a nice flavorful Miso Soup ($5) that was served in a coffee cup! My eight Spicy Tuna Rolls ($14) were most definitely spicy. Now, since I love spicy food I was thrilled because 98% of the spicy tuna rolls I've had over the years are ho-hum on the old spiciness meter. Not these. The food hall was packed, and we saw many families having lunch there. Kids were all over, including some uniformed sports teams. The kids were also at the many video and arcade games on the premises, while bigger kids were entertaining themselves at Windmill's big bar. What a fun place for a fun food experience.

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    The Wise Ox Butcher & Deli

    The Wise Ox Butcher & Deli

    4.4
    (262 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I almost drove right past this spot, but something told me, Nah... pull in!! Best decision of the…read moreday... Walked inside thinking I was just gonna grab a burger, and next thing I know I'm wandering around looking at all the meats, marinades, sauces, chips, drinks, and sandwiches like I was about to host a backyard BBQ for the whole neighborhood. This place is dangerous if you like to cook. I asked the guy behind the counter what I should order because I wasn't trying to make a bad decision. Without hesitation he said, Aged Burger and the Philly.....Say less. We grabbed those and ordered the fries extra crispy because that's the only way fries should be eaten. Man... everything was hella good. The burger was juicy, the Philly hit the spot, and those extra crispy fries disappeared way faster than I want to admit.... They've got plenty of outdoor seating too, so we just kicked back, ate, and enjoyed the vibe. I already know every time I'm in the area I'm coming here because wise ox is greater than shake shack I'm Js!

    Very friendly service…read more Butcher shop for when you want it fresh for dinner or throw on the grill for the weekend. There is a small menu of sandwiches and a few side items you can grab for the moment, a handful of tables to eat at if you can't wait till you make it home. Tons of spice and sauce options as well if you arn't a from scratch person.

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