The Lobster

Category: Seafood restaurant in Santa Monica, California

Address: 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Phone: +13104589294

Opening hours

Sunday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Monday: 12–9:30PM

Tuesday: 12–9:30PM

Wednesday: 12–9:30PM

Thursday: 12–9:30PM

Friday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Saturday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Reviews

Joanna M

Jun 25, 2022

The view by the windows is great! Our waiter was very attentive and they brought a cute little slice of cheesecake with a candle at the end for my birthday. The lobster roll was tasty, although there was more bread than lobster. The clam chowder was good but not sure if worth the price. The Ocean Breeze Margarita was very strong. Definitely pricey but a very nice experience for a once a year celebration.

Jay Wu

May 17, 2022

Great atmosphere, great service, love the hot towel at the end. Food was good, lobster Mac and cheese in my opinion was too cheesy, too much fancy cheese took the lobster taste away. The gumbo was a bit on the salty side. The potatoes and crab cake were the best. They have valet parking btw. Also great view duh!

Jimmy Vo

May 5, 2022

We came here for my birthday week at night. It was quiet and we had a nice view of the Ferris wheel. We had a New England clam chowder, a black chitarra pasta, a steamed main lobster, and a fish (but I can’t remember what it was). We asked them to bring the entrée out one at a time so we could enjoy but for some reasons everything we’re out at once. We had the lobster first and then the pasta and then the fish. The lobster and the pasta were delicious, but the fish was cold as we left it for the end. The service were good. The waiter came over to check up on us and refilled water. At the end, they had a nice birthday cake for me as well. It was a good birthday night for me.

Two Sisters Bookkeeping

Dec 1, 2021

We visited The Santa Monica Pier on thanksgiving weekend and we found this restaurant just by the Pier Entrance. We were lucky, the food was delicious. We ordered the Steamed Black Mussels, Lobster Mac 'N Cheese, Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes and Certified Angus Beef Cheeseburger. Everything was so delicious and well cooked. I really loved the crab cakes, the Avocado Puree with Arugula, Oven Dried Tomatoes & Shaved Fennel Salad is outstanding. Also the Truffle Parmesan Fries were out of this world. I recommend this restaurant if you are in Santa Monica, you will not be disappointed. Our waitress Javier was very kind. Thank you The Lobster for an unforgettable lunch.

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Questions & Answers

No. Skip it. Anyone who charges this much they should be perfect and then some they're definitely not that.

Julieanne Gerard | Jul 29, 2022
Emil Khisamov | Jul 29, 2022

Pathetic service. Waited on our table for 40 minutes, when we made a reservation 2 weeks ahead. Server angrily took away table lamp from our table, because our kid adjusted light few times. Id say its a tourist trap, not worth the money

How much is the parking?

randy lugo | Aug 29, 2019
Jan Patrick Liesegang | Aug 29, 2019

15 dollars

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Is there an outside area?

Natalie A | Aug 29, 2019
Phillip Brown | Aug 29, 2019

Yes, but its basically the bar. Try to get a seat by the window and it's almost like being outside without the heat.

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Is there a kids menu?

Laura Zieba | Aug 29, 2019
Paul Nolan | Aug 29, 2019

We took our todler in there for dinner and he was fine. Pretty sure there was one.

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What time do you open on Sunday?

Jo-Ann Lautman | Aug 29, 2018
Donald Owens | Aug 29, 2019

That seems about right. Be sure to call and set up a reservation... Don Owens

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Any chance you guys still have Happy Hour?

Holly Adams | Aug 28, 2021
Ron Markus | Aug 28, 2021

Not sure. Give them a call or ck website. But it's not really a happy hour sort of place. More for upscale fine dining.

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Do You have Gift Certificates available?

Jill Hopkins | Aug 28, 2021
Kamau Phillips | Aug 28, 2021

Go to the Red Lobster website

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 28, 2022
Vadim & Irina Johnson | Aug 28, 2021

It's expensive, didn't let us sit inside. Weather was nice, but windy, service perfect and food delicious!

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Where is the best parking?

dale curry | Aug 29, 2019
Vintage Mary Louise | Aug 29, 2019

We parked near the Courthouse since we were sightseeing but would recommend Lobster's valet parking if just dining.

Is it possible to make a reservation for 19people?

Kyung Ri Lim | Aug 29, 2019
Juman Takeddin | Aug 29, 2019

Yes, call

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Best place to park?

Rick Hammerle | Aug 29, 2019
Karl Seelig | Aug 29, 2019

All parking is expensive during the weekend because people go to the beach

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What are the hours open Sundays?

Francine Lockett | Aug 29, 2019
Allison S. | Aug 29, 2019

11am to 9:30pm

What is the price of the average steak/lobster dinner?

PHYLLIS KNOLL | Aug 29, 2018
Yulma Paz | Aug 28, 2020

The california lobster 56 dollars a pound.

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Do they have gluten free food?

William Menapace | Aug 29, 2018
Shaun Karim | Aug 29, 2018

Yes.

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