The Lobster Happenings

Join Us for Events In and Around The Lobster!

More Reasons to Visit Us at The Lobster!

Join us for any or all of these upcoming events in Santa Monica!

Gather your friends and family and treat yourselves to fresh lobster, lively atmosphere, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier. Reserve your table today, and make some unforgettable memories at The Lobster. We look forward to making that happen for you!

Happy February 2026!

The Lobster’s Happy Hour!

  • Enjoy Happy Hour Everyday! - 3:00 - 6:00 PM Check out our Really Happy Hour Menu!

  • Every Third Thursday of Each Month is Live Music & Pizza Night! Join us for food and music, every third Thursday of each month. No reservations needed!

  • Be Happy All Day on Fridays! Unwind from the week and enjoy our craft cocktails, local brews, wonderfully curated wines, and inviting Happy Hour Menu, anytime on Fridays! Where else can you be happy while surrounded by amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and SM Pier? Only at The Lobster! Come join us!

  • $2 Buck Shuck - EVERYDAY from 5:00- 6:00 pm. Yes, that is right! Oysters are $2, at The Lobster’s bar! Get your seat early while supplies last!!

  • Traffic giving you a headache? Wind down your day, and wait out the congestion in style at The Lobster’s Happy Hour. Two screens will catch you up on your favorite games. Hungry? We have you covered, and our flavorful mocktails will keep you legal when you do hit the road.

  • Spiny Lobster Season!! On the menu from now into March!! All you lobster lovers, we look forward to seeing you soon!

Happenings this Month - February

  • Valentine’s Day - All Weekend Long! - February 14 & 15, 2026
    Valentine’s Day is this weekend! Surprise that special someone with an evening of chef-curated fresh coastal flavors that will enhance your night made for romance! Come early for the sunset experience and surrounding breathtaking vista, found only at The Lobster. Make your reservations, today!

  • February’s Third Thursday’s Live Music & Pizza Night! - Thursday, February 19, 5:30 - 8:30 pm 
    Join us for a really Happy Hour at The Lobster!  Featuring Live Music and Pizza by Chef Govind Armstrong, it’s the perfect way to unwind and get a start on the weekend with friends old and new! 

  • Black History Month - All February
    Dine with us and our special menu offerings to celebrate Black History all month long!

    Upcoming Happenings - March

  • Nikka Whiskey & Spirits Dinner  - March 5th, 6:00pm


Important Happenings in 2026!

  • Route 66 Celebrates 100 Years!!
    With events celebrating the over 2400 miles of highway, connecting Chicago to Los Angeles. From the high-rises of Chicago to the sands at the Santa Monica Pier the Santa Monica Pier, Route 66, rich in history, will be commemorated with car shows, contests, Pier events and more, all year long! The Lobster, having celebrated 100 yrs in 2023, has created a special menu and libations to celebrate this iconic highway and its visitors. Keep posted at Santa Monica Pier Events.

  • FIFA World Cup 26™- June 2026

    Los Angeles hosts the FIFA World Cup at the Los Angeles Stadium. The Lobster welcomes all travelers, from far and wide, to come dine with us and enjoy the seafood cuisine, great service, and amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Pier, and the coastline up to Malibu. Can’t get tickets to the game? Watch it in The Lobster Bar with other fans like you. We take walk-ins but can guarantee a table with a reservation.