The Lobster

"The Lobster" stands as a tribute to the family that built its reputation. The remaining original st

09/06/2024

Join us for our happy hour, all day on Fridays 🥂

09/02/2024

A proper Labour Day view 🎡

08/30/2024

Join tomorrow night for our last Sunset Jazz of the summer, 7-9pm 🌅

Photos from The Lobster's post 08/20/2024

Highlights from The Lobster’s 25th anniversary. Hears to many more years and even more lobster 🦞

08/08/2024

🎷✨ Join us next Thursday for a magical evening of Sunset Jazz from 7-9pm! Let the smooth tunes and breathtaking views set the perfect vibe. Don’t miss out! 🌅🎶

07/31/2024

Join us and tomorrow, August 1, August 15 & August 29 for our Summer Jazz Sunset Series!! 🎶 7-9pm, don’t miss it!

07/29/2024

National Chicken Wing Day! Did you know we have smoked wings on our Happy Hour Menu?! The smell alone will make your drool 🤤
Happy Hour is 3-6pm everyday in our bar area and ALL DAY on Fridays! 🍻

Photos from The Lobster's post 07/20/2024

Today is the day!! Celebrating 25 Years! 🎉

Expanding 25 years ago to what we are today, we have been bringing you California Seafood Cuisine and breathtaking views for a quarter century! Come join us today to celebrate with all of you! 🥂

Photos from The Lobster's post 07/12/2024

☀️Kicking off today!☀️

Join us July 12-26 to enjoy a taste of summer! Dine LA with a view! What more could you ask for?!

06/26/2024

Elevate your summer with our Cured King Salmon! Thinly sliced, perfectly cured, and paired with whipped burrata, heirloom tomatoes, Persian cucumber, and a touch of Green Goddess. Topped with pickled mustard seed, fried capers, pickled red onion, and crushed everything flatbread. A royal feast for your taste buds!

06/21/2024

“Starting the first day of summer right with a plate of crisp Maryland soft shell crab, shaved Brussels sprout slaw, spicy pickle, and a touch of comeback sauce. ☀️🦀 Fresh flavors for sunny days! ”

05/29/2024

Have you reserved your table with us yet?! 🥂 Head to the link in our bio! An evening not be missed with & Chef

A carefully curated 4-Course menu paired with exquisite wines capturing the essence of the winery’s legacy!

05/04/2024

We ❤️ Tacos! Who doesn’t?! Chef Juan is in his taco era, and you should come enjoy it this weekend! 🌮

04/06/2024

Smokehouse Smash with Truffle Fries 🤤

Come enjoy with our $8 drafts all weekend! 🍻🍔☀️

04/06/2024

Did you know it’s National Beer Day Sunday?! We will did, and are celebrating all weekend in the bar with $8 drafts all day today and Sunday!

made a special smokehouse smash burger to go with those beers- and our mouths are watering! 🤤

Come join us this weekend!!! 🍻

04/05/2024

Short Rib Tacos 🌮 ALL DAY on Fridays in the bar! Enjoy with our killer margarita! 🍈

03/23/2024

Warm and Spicy Dungeness Crab Dip 🦀

New to our Happy Hour Menu! Did you know we have Happy Hour EVERYDAY from 3-5pm and ALL DAY on Fridays!!

03/21/2024

Easter Brunch featuring our Spicy Dungeness Crab Toast Benedict 🍳

Join us Easter Sunday, call for reservations 310•458•9294 or make your reservation through

Brunch is from 11am- 3pm with Live Jazz Music 🎶

03/07/2024

Let’s TACO bout it! Forta-SLAY-Ya Fridays are here this week! Our killer margarita made with and 2 beef cheek tacos! 🌮

ALL DAY! ☀️

🎡

02/26/2024

National Clam Chowder Day 🍲

Not ours looking all yummy! Topped with a housemade chili oil for just the right flavor.

02/08/2024

Be our Lobster ❤️ Make your Valentine’s Day reservations with us❣️

💌Reservations on RESY
☎️ 310-458-9294

02/02/2024

Celebrating Black History Month.

12/03/2023

We have Gift Cards available for all of your lobster loving friends and family! Available in any denomination! ✨

11/19/2023

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Main(e) Lobster! we hope you have the most wonderful day!
❤️ from your Lobster Team 🦞

10/17/2023

Just a couple more days of delicious menus! Three course Lunch & Dinner menus by ends this Friday, October 20th!

Make your reservations now!

10/13/2023

Join us for ! Three Course Lunch & Dinner menus by ours truly . Our glazed Sablefish is to dieee for! 🤤

Check out all of menus at the link in our bio and give our host team a call for reservations! 🐟

09/25/2023

Well this is our day! Happy 🦞 Come celebrate today and everyday with us! Roll, steamed, grilled- however you want it!

Keep an eye out- SPINY season is right around the corner!

09/17/2023

SAVE THE DATE(s)!📆 is back!
📍October 6th- 20th!

has created delicious three-course lunch & dinner menus! Make your reservation now!

🔗 in Bio to check out or menus and to our RESY page! 🦞

08/30/2023

is back again this Saturday for Happy Hour!
Drink Specials | Carafe Specials

Join Us! 3-6 pm 🥂

08/25/2023

Make every moment count. Come celebrate life with ⚡️

A summer evening on our deck with a seasonal three course dinner by paired with mezcal tastings and cocktails. 🥃

Reserve your spot at our table on our RESY page or call our host team!

08/20/2023

We will be closed this evening due to weather! We will open back up for lunch on Monday! See you all then! 🦞

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1602 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2am
Wednesday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 12am
Saturday 11:30am - 12am
Sunday 11:30am - 9:30pm

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