Bringing you the best in California seafood cuisine, breathtaking ocean views, and great service at the Santa Monica Pier for over a century!
Established in 1923 - Expanded in 1999
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Santa Monica’s Premier Seafood Restaurant
The Lobster - A Legacy Restaurant
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its Expansion to a Second Story
The Lobster named one of Santa Monica's Michelin Plate Restaurants
Sitting high on a bluff where Route 66 meets the Pacific Ocean, overlooking the famous Santa Monica Pier, is the internationally recognized seafood restaurant - The Lobster, that, for over a century, continues to serve its guests with mouthwatering cuisine and quality service.
From acclaimed Celebrity Chef Govind Armstrong, The Lobster's American seafood menu is crafted from his passion for fresh, locally acquired ingredients used to create his award-winning lobster, seasonally inspired seafood dishes, and the broad selection of tantalizing gourmet fares earning The Lobster the prestigious Michelin Plate Restaurant award since 2019. The Lobster’s menus are sure to satisfy even the fussiest of foodies.
The expansion of The Lobster’s footprint to a second story in 1999, 25 years ago this year, opened up its vista to a breathtaking 180+° panorama ocean view that spans the Santa Monica Bay all the way up the Malibu’s extended coastline. Overlooking the famous Santa Monica Pier enhances the sumptuous dishes, and great service, making The Lobster a destination dining experience not to miss.
Celebrate with us our 25th year by coming in to enjoy our 25th Anniversary specialty dishes, starting each at $25. We look forward to seeing you!
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1602 OCEAN AVE.
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Hours
• Sunday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
• Monday 12:00 - 9:00 pm
• Tuesday 12:00 - 9:00 pm
• Wednesday 12:00 - 9:00 pm
• Thursday 12:00 - 9:00 pm
• Friday 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
• Saturday 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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Executive Chef & Director of Operations
Celebrity Chef Armstrong from Bravo TV’s hit show Top Chef Masters brings both depth and breadth of experience to The Lobster, with a history that spans decades and includes time in the kitchens of some of the world’s most famous restaurants from Wolfgang Puck’s original Spago in West Hollywood, to Arzak, a three-star Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain.
GOVIND ARMSTRONG
The appetizer (charred octopus), lobster, lobster mac and cheese, and dessert (chocolate truffle cake) were very good! The truffle cake was moist and not too sweet.
The restaurant was very classy, and the view was beautiful.
— Monyka L.
The bartenders and chefs were amazing! All of the drinks and food were delicious. It was also fun to watch the hustle and bustle of everyone going to the pier.
— Chloe F.
It is a phenomenal experience with a wonderful waitress. The atmosphere was tranquil, and the cuisines were top notch. I appreciate the prompt services, and it was too difficult to leave such a beautiful restaurant. Hope you enjoy as much as my family did!
— Brittany S.
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The Lobster
Restaurant at the Santa Monica Pier
1602 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-9294