The Lobster

4.1
(11,235 Reviews)
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Ratings of The Lobster

google
Google
4.3
(2,490 Reviews)
yelp
Yelp
3.8
(2,986 Reviews)
tripadvisor
TripAdvisor
4.0
(2,242 Reviews)
opentable
OpenTable
4.3
(3,517 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

Veteran restaurant presenting classic seafood such as Maine lobster against a scenic ocean backdrop.

1602 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Monday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Recent Reviews

google
Apr 2024
I was contemplating where to position this restaurant on my lists, well, the food is good and very well presented, but I wouldn’t say it’s the best, besides the lobster Mac and cheese, that one is of the charts, I can’t deny. The hamachi crudo and yellowfin tartare were fresh, but the sauce on the yellowfin did not keep up with the dish. We ordered the lobster, that I would give it a 5, it’s the house specialty. The black chitarra pasta was good, but needed something in the sauce. Overall, it’s good food, but preserving those exquisite places, I am happy with the review I just did. If you’d like a nice sunset view, go for a table near the window.
google
Apr 2024
It is a phenomenal experience with a wonderful waitress, Ms. CJ. The atmosphere was tranquil, and the cuisines were top notch. I appreciate the prompt services, and it was too difficult to leave such a beautiful restaurant. Hope you enjoy as much as my family did!
google
Mar 2024
Great food, attentive waiters, and beautiful ocean view.
google
Mar 2024
Very fine seafood, great service, and excellent atmosphere
google
Mar 2024
We had an early dinner at the bar to watch the sunset. The bartenders were friendly and helpful, steering us to the beef cheek tacos, margaritas and crab fried rice. We also had the spiney lobster, octopus and caviar. Everything was timed well and delicious! The margaritas required a second round and we almost (almost) forgot about the sunset!
google
Mar 2024
Food was so delicious. Crab and lobster were over the top!
google
Mar 2024
View is good, service is good but it is super pricey. It costed me $300 there. I am not sure it is worth the $300. Check the price before go there. Also they offer free parking if you dine in there.
google
Mar 2024
We took my mother in law to The Lobster for her 80th birthday. When we arrived, she had a special need to accommodate. The hostess (not too friendly unfortunately) told us she would have to call the manager. The manager, Amanda, was so incredibly kind. Without having to go into too much detail, I think she understood the situation and was so gracious in accommodating us. Our server, Elijah, was also amazing. He made our time there really fun. The view of the sunset was incredible and food was outstanding but we really owe Amanda and Elijah all the credit and the biggest thank you for making it such a special night for our family. Will definitely be back. Also, the seared mushrooms and herbed noddles were amazing!


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1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401