The Lobster Trap

Ben Grove

Amazing seafood! It really felt like we were at the ocean. The bartender David was the best! Had a great experience all around

Joe Lee

My trip to Asheville was ruined so I decided to treat myself before I went home. Found this place in a book in my hotel room and decided this was the place. Glad I went. First off parking was a little confusing if you have never been there. Once I found a place I headed in. They required a mask which I forgot but the guy at the host stand was nice enough to give me one, btw a nice one not a cheap blue like most places. Place was not that busy as I went right after they opened. My server, Chloe D was very nice and sweet. The food was wonderful. I got the Oysters Rockefeller which was absolutely delicious. All the ingredients were portion just perfect. The glass of Moscato d'Asti I had went along with it perfectly. Then I decided to do the Clam bake which was absolutely delicious tons of clams, mussels, and shrimp. The lobster was a perfect individual size. I also got a side of their lobster mac and cheese which was heavenly. Nice and creamy with the baked bread crumbs on top and big chunks of lobster meat. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was 1- the clarified butter that they served with it did not taste like butter at all it literally just tasted like oil but my server was nice enough to go and melt me some real butter which I really appreciated. And 2- as tasty as everything was I felt the lobster was overcooked. The meat was a little tough and kinda flavor less. But all and all it was a nice meal for $100.

Christina Wall

Holy mackerel the food was good. Had... a mix of oysters, lobster mac and cheese, lobster stuffed mushrooms, crab cakes (me), phyllo wrapped halibut (hubs), and key lime pie. Each dish was better than the next. The star of the night, to me, was the lobster stuffed mushrooms. The service was attentive, pleasant, and knew what they were doing. Very pleased with everything.

Rachel P

This place was out of this world great! The ambiance was awesome. The waitstaff were cool and sweet. The selection was bountiful. We felt like the pricing was a bit up there, but what we got was quality product made well so we were very happy. I went here for my birthday celebration and I am so glad we happened to pick here out of everywhere else in Asheville. There are plenty of parking spots and lots nearby and the restaurant has a lot of seating. There happened to be live music too! We got seated right away and it was just such a pleasant experience through and through. Definitely try this place if you haven’t!