The Lobster Trap
128 Catalina Ave, Avalon
(310) 510-8585
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The service was great the atmosphere nice however I had the misfortune of finding a hair in my food. The tried to correct by 50% the dish i ordered. I had the veggie scramble which was swimming in oil which defeats the purpose of egg white. Dishes were good portion size, served hot with substitutions as requested. My guest had chorizo & eggs which she enjoyed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Good food but quite expensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, excellent service. Emma was our server. She made sure we ordered, had our drinks and food quickly. We enjoyed sitting at the bar watching the kitchen at work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New England Clam Chowder Is Served Daily
Do not trust the gluten-free menu, there was too much cross-contamination and we physically paid for it all night.
Second ask the MP (market price) of your entree before you order a meal, please learn from our mistakes.
Service was great and made up for a poor meal. Candi was able to efficiently focus her time on each of the tables in the packed house.
Now to the meals. A lobster roll on a GF bun was a complete miss. The lobster was somehow over cooked and rubbery in some pieces and undercooked and raw/stringy at the other end of the same piece, without a properly cooked area falling somewhere in the middle. $32 for a few pieces of lobster was not worth the MP.
Our fish ceviche was mildly ok and mostly consistent. Flavoring was poor and the like somehow got watered down. This may have been a factor in the post-meal toilet runs, but the prime culprit was cross contamination. DO NOT eat the corn chips, they are fried and baked in the same oil as wheat flour products.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Horrible service waited more than 20 minutes before we got up an left because no one stopped to even get a drink order from our table of 3
100/10 Mahi-mahi fish & chips! 🤤✨
After trying more than 30 fish & chips spots since moving to the US and being disappointed every time, including last night, I decided to give it one more shot.
The server told me I could choose my fish, and as soon as I saw mahi-mahi on the menu… it was OVER.
One bite and I was transported straight back to Fiji 🥹
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently visited and had an incredible experience. The food was delicious and flavorful, the lobster roll was fresh and succulent, and the service was top-notch. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making us feel right at home. We can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
A great option when in Avalon. We really liked the shrimp scampi. Our server was super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had the halibut with capers and lobster roll. Both were great. Loved the posters and jokes on the walls.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We loved the lobster trap so much that we had to take a second trip there to eat. The food is so good! Clam chowder was great. Lobster roll was on point. The fish tacos were so big!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Nice place with great service but my fish tacos were bland.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Cool restaurant. Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casual spot with excellent service. I originally went there for the spiny lobster(I am from the East Coast)but ended up getting hooked on the shrimp cocktail instead. The house made sauce was delicious: a little tangy with just the right amount of spice, and the avocado and chips paired perfectly with it.
The lobster itself was simple and good, steamed and served with butter. I prefer spiny lobster over Boston lobster personally, and no claws to deal with.
I’d definitely be a fan if they ever decided to make a lobster cocktail!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Catalina for the half marathon and this restaurant was highly recommended to use. It was the perfect place for pre race food! The food was amazing, I had shrimp pasta. The atmosphere was welcoming and so was the friendly staff. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that goes to Catalina.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most places in this town seem like tourist trap food and service, LT is definitely not that! Menu is extensive, excellent service, great bartenders,Sahara and Sean, food and atmosphere are first class! Oh, and the prices are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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