I used to come here a lot 5 years ago with friends. The food was excellent, the service as well. A place to be. I came today and everything had been degraded. Now they sell pizzas for god sake. No longer the same food. As per one old employee. The fired everyone and hired cheap staff. The food is not the same. I wanted a sea bass, they didn't have it. I asked for crab legs, unknown. They moved from a high end restaurant to a pizza place. Such a beautiful place and location down the toilet.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Candy Cruz
I went to The Lobster during happy hour and the drinks were the best part. $10 glasses of wine with a good pour which was nice. The lobster bisque was $26 on the regular menu but half off for happy hour at $13. Thank God I tried it at happy hour because it was not that good. Lots of veggies but, bland, and honestly not worth even $13.
I ordered the pound and a half lobster for $63 and it was watery and disappointing. On top of that it came with eggs and a mess inside that turned me off completely. The green beans and potatoes on the side were actually the only thing I enjoyed. My bill was around $100 with tip and I honestly wish I had just grabbed something casual on the pier. Beautiful view but the food was not it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Hamilton
Magic views of the Santa Monica bay. Seared Tuna over Fried Rice, Black Chitarra Pasta with Seafood, and Glazed Roasted Carrots.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
D K
Authentic pizza from a pizza oven and Jazz night on Thursdays? Yes, please. Amazing happy hour with an ocean view? Yes, two times! Coming to the Lobster is always a pleasure; regulars are fantastic people! It's an excellent place to make new friends and memories!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Myers
Delicious Lobster dishes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Costantine Albany
The food was not good at all. We had to wait long time for food. Never again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
kağan erkan
It's a luxury restaurant with Santa Monica Pier view. Ita recommended for special occasions or just wanting to try out. Be aware that food is pricey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bob Monfrini
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant serving authentic cuisine. Great atmosphere for both indoor and outdoor dining, superlative staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olympic Moving
Absolutely amazing and astonishing. A true gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arsen Shahbazyan
Thinking of coming here for a nice lobster dinner? Pack a lunch. We ordered grilled lobster — they brought steamed. The lobster was half-cooked, the French fries showed up an hour late — and were still wrong. The menu reads like a fantasy novel: drinks you order magically disappear with a “Sorry, we don’t have that.” The beer “selection”? One lonely option. Bottled water? Forget it — only tap. It’s less of a restaurant and more of a patience endurance test, with a side of disappointment. We came hungry, left annoyed. Never again
A very expensive place for them not to be able to afford waiters or waitresses! Horrible service!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Foxy LaFeelion
It’s been probably about 4 years since I’ve been here. But I remember my experience so well. I was on vacation so I decided why not treat myself and a local suggested I eat here. I dined alone and had a great view of the pier. I remember having the oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, truffle fries, lobster Mac and cheese, caesar salad, calamari and lobster tail as well. Needless to say I was there for about 3 hours, bill was probably around $400, and the manager even gave me a free glass of champagne. And I ate about 90 percent of my food! Everything was cooked to perfection! I’ve been thinking about this place ever since!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TM Morris
Overlooks the Santa Monica Pier! The Lobster Roll was delish and Andrew was the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Oscxr
Didn’t eat here so i don’t know what the food is like. I came to visit the Santa Monica Pier but all the parking was full. I looked around to see if there was any parking nearby and stumbled across this restaurant. I was immediately encountered by an employee who was standing outside and asked him if I could park at the restaurant. He said yes but told me they charge $30. I accepted that price and paid. Later I find out he charged me $50 on my bank statement. He scammed me and should not get away with this.
I used to come here a lot 5 years ago with friends. The food was excellent, the service as well. A place to be. I came today and everything had been degraded. Now they sell pizzas for god sake. No longer the same food. As per one old employee. The fired everyone and hired cheap staff. The food is not the same. I wanted a sea bass, they didn't have it. I asked for crab legs, unknown. They moved from a high end restaurant to a pizza place. Such a beautiful place and location down the toilet.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I went to The Lobster during happy hour and the drinks were the best part. $10 glasses of wine with a good pour which was nice. The lobster bisque was $26 on the regular menu but half off for happy hour at $13. Thank God I tried it at happy hour because it was not that good. Lots of veggies but, bland, and honestly not worth even $13.
I ordered the pound and a half lobster for $63 and it was watery and disappointing. On top of that it came with eggs and a mess inside that turned me off completely. The green beans and potatoes on the side were actually the only thing I enjoyed. My bill was around $100 with tip and I honestly wish I had just grabbed something casual on the pier. Beautiful view but the food was not it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Magic views of the Santa Monica bay. Seared Tuna over Fried Rice, Black Chitarra Pasta with Seafood, and Glazed Roasted Carrots.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Authentic pizza from a pizza oven and
Jazz night on Thursdays? Yes, please.
Amazing happy hour with an ocean view? Yes, two times!
Coming to the Lobster is always a pleasure; regulars are fantastic people! It's an excellent place to make new friends and memories!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Lobster dishes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food was not good at all. We had to wait long time for food. Never again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
It's a luxury restaurant with Santa Monica Pier view. Ita recommended for special occasions or just wanting to try out. Be aware that food is pricey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant serving authentic cuisine. Great atmosphere for both indoor and outdoor dining, superlative staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing and astonishing. A true gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thinking of coming here for a nice lobster dinner? Pack a lunch. We ordered grilled lobster — they brought steamed. The lobster was half-cooked, the French fries showed up an hour late — and were still wrong. The menu reads like a fantasy novel: drinks you order magically disappear with a “Sorry, we don’t have that.” The beer “selection”? One lonely option. Bottled water? Forget it — only tap. It’s less of a restaurant and more of a patience endurance test, with a side of disappointment. We came hungry, left annoyed. Never again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Andrew was the best!
Service: 5
A very expensive place for them not to be able to afford waiters or waitresses! Horrible service!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It’s been probably about 4 years since I’ve been here. But I remember my experience so well. I was on vacation so I decided why not treat myself and a local suggested I eat here. I dined alone and had a great view of the pier. I remember having the oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, truffle fries, lobster Mac and cheese, caesar salad, calamari and lobster tail as well. Needless to say I was there for about 3 hours, bill was probably around $400, and the manager even gave me a free glass of champagne. And I ate about 90 percent of my food! Everything was cooked to perfection! I’ve been thinking about this place ever since!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overlooks the Santa Monica Pier! The Lobster Roll was delish and Andrew was the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Didn’t eat here so i don’t know what the food is like. I came to visit the Santa Monica Pier but all the parking was full. I looked around to see if there was any parking nearby and stumbled across this restaurant. I was immediately encountered by an employee who was standing outside and asked him if I could park at the restaurant. He said yes but told me they charge $30. I accepted that price and paid. Later I find out he charged me $50 on my bank statement. He scammed me and should not get away with this.
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