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The Lobster

The Lobster

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4.3 Google Review
1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, California, 90401, United States
(310) 458-9294 thelobster.com
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Apr 24, 2018
The food is great here. Lots of great raw and cooked choices from around the country. Definitely a comfortable upscale atmosphere. The bar is busy though not very large. We had some perfectly cooked king crab and the charbroiled octopus was excellent as a starter. Oysters were average. I will say that the wine selection by the glass was very limited for such a broad menu.. Especially seafood, where you have some people drinking white who normally don't. Also we reserved a window table but didn't get one.

Apr 4, 2018
If you want to experience Santa Monica Pier and indulge in the best lobster restaurant on the west coast, then this is the place for you. The atmosphere is incredible with beautiful seaside views. The service is astonishing. And of course, the quality of the food is unbelievably fresh and delicious. A full bar complements any taste bud.

May 11, 2018
It was the best seafood, so fresh. I have been wanting seafood since I was on the coast and visiting LA for the first time. Awesome service, and great views of the pier. The dessert was to die for awesome. I will go back there for sure, when I go back to LA!

Mar 6, 2018
This is more than just the best place to show off LA to your out-of-town guests. The Lobster is the perfect spot for a late lunch for us locals. Food quality is very much improved from past years and prices are reasonable, at least for lunch. Service is attentive and friendly. Oh yeah, there's that killer view of the beach. How come we don't have hundreds of The Lobsters in SoCal?

Mar 18, 2018
The Lobster is situated at a great location to look out at the pier and the beach, making it fun just to people watch while sipping a cool drink. Get a reservation if you want to eat a prime times. My wife and I have had some of the best lunches here, including crab enchiladas and even a great burger! However, we have been disappointed at times when what was great one time became questionable the next time at lunch. Our guess is that after 4:30, the executive chef arrives and gets the kitchen to be consistently excellent. Recommended more for dinner and sunsets than lunch. Exclusive parking is convieniently underneath the restaurant.

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Opening Hours

Mon:11:30 am - 11 pm
Tue:11:30 am - 11 pm
Wed:11:30 am - 11 pm
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Sat:11:30 am - 12 am