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 New 2026 Year!

Happy Hour!

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

  • 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?
    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 - January

  • Jazz & Pizza Night - Thursday, January 15, 5-8 pm 
    Join us for a fun-filled Happy Hour at The Lobster!  It’s the perfect way to celebrate the New Year with friends old and new! 

    • Live Music with Jonas Lee Brothers Trio

    • Pizza by Chef Govind Armstrong

    • $8 Glasses of Wine with complementary tastes of our new Wine!

  • MLK Day - Monday, January 19, 2026
    Come Join Us for a Toast to Martin Luther King on his Birthday!

  • Dine LA! - January 26- February 6, 2026
    Discover LA organizes Dine LA Restaurant Week twice a year to encourage locals and visitors to experience a plethora of eateries all over Los Angeles. As every year, The Lobster creates a special culinary experience with a special DineLA menu. Take a sneak peak at the DineLA Lunch Menu and the DineLA Dinner Menu. Come in to DineLA starting January 26, we will have a table ready and the best view in town just waiting for you!

  • Happy Hour with Ritual - January 29th, 2026
    Let’s toast the end of the first month of 2026, with a Ritual Dry January. Seats are limited, make your reservation, early!

Upcoming Happenings - February

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

  • Weekend Brunch! - Starting February 7 & 8, 2026
    The Lobster is excited to announce the start of Weekend Brunch! Starting Feb. 7th, come for our Weekend Brunch. A great time to bring your friends and family. Relax and enjoy the sumptuous brunch menu while surrounded with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Pier, and the Malibu Coastline! Doors opens at 10am. Brunch continues to 3pm. Make your reservations, early. We look forward to seeing you!

  • Valentine’s Day Weekend - February 14 & 15, 2026
    Valentine’s Day is approaching fast! 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 reservation, today!

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 travellers, 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.