The Lobster

1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
(310) 458-9294

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Butter Poached Lobster Mashed Potatoes

Shellfish & Black Chitarra Pasta

New England Style Clam Chowder

Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs

Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake

Grilled Maine Lobster 3 lb

Wild Dungeness Crab Gumbo

Dungeness Crab Fried Rice

Crispy Calamari and Prawns

Grilled Day Boat Scallops

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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...

September 2025

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...

August 2025

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!

August 2025

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