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The Lobster in Santa Monica is a one star American restaurant. They're still working to earn their stars. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 15 years, and is located in the Santa Monica neighborhood. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the 10 Best LA Seafood and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar and fine wines. This place is open late. The service is slow.
Rich in history, "The Lobster" stands as a tribute to the family that built its reputation. Established as a Lobster Shack in 1923, the remaining original structure within the foundation and walls of the main entrance and footprint still stand at the corner of Ocean Avenue and the Pier. "Established in 1923", recessed in the corner stone, greets guests in the spirit and heritage that only belongs to "The Lobster".The menu is classic American seafood featuring whole live Maine lobsters. Guests can sit at any seat in the restaurant or bar area and enjoy 180 degree views of the spectacular Pacific Ocean, accented by it's breathtaking sunsets, even celebrate the sea spun sunset phenomena called the 'Green Flash'. The terrace provides fresh coastal air for those who love to dine outdoors.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place! This is perhaps one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles! It's a very hip, professional, and romantic place (all at the same time). I always go here for business...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My really good friend wanted to go out for Restaurant Week. We are both "foodies" and work in the industry so when we go out we have a really good time and a critical eye. He suggested The Lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a couple of friends last Friday for dinner, and I was pleasantly surprised to find the lobster as a dineLA entree option. Unfortunately, it required a $6 supplement, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, food, cocktails, wine and atmosphere. We arrived a bit early for our reservation on a Saturday night so we found a table in the outside bar and enjoyed a cocktail. This was a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I wasn't too sure on ordering the Lobster Roll or going for the crab cakes or crab enchiladas...but I was like, "This place is called The Lobster, so I should order the lobster!" Yeah,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right at the foot of the pier. When you get there at night it seems like it might be an old place that is kinda crappy looking inside. (Lobster has been around since the 70s)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! Every time I go to LA I just love coming here. It's not too loud and the food is delicious! The huge windows offer an awesome view of the Santa Monica pier and the ferris wheel....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that this place needs another amazing review but it's getting one anyway! Here we go:FOOD:Crab Cake - Tender, fresh crab meat seared to perfection and laid atop a bed of what tasted like a thai...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great seafood, and the best view...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
View is nice, and the atmosphere is classy, but not too pretentious. The waiter we had was friendly/personable. They had several sustainable fish options on the menu but did not mark them (which would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is most definitely not classy. More like an uncomfortable blend of obnoxious tourists and seekers of fine dining that averages out to a cheap, noisy ambiance. The view is hampered and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a boston transplant and we were nostalgic and craving lobster because we have yet to have good lobster here on the west coast. I have fond memories of catching & eating lobster over on Cape Cod...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I dig the food better than the table arrangements. Not a place to really relax and enjoy a meal. The sense of privacy is missing. However the lobster .... I give an A !
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying that I did not go here intentionally. I was on an interview and this is where they chose to take me for lunch without asking if I like seafood, which I don't. I swear...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the most amazing dinner at this place! The suggested a local lobster farmed off the coast of Santa Barbara and it was delicious. Sold me much more than I could eat, but that was ok....go there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could be a very faithful fan.Clams, crab & shrimp are my downfall. So is a nice heavy Jack n Coke. All of the above have been tried here and I have to say that compared to the various fishy places...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Party of four, last Friday for a late lunch.Some places you go to are consistently three-star: the food is OK, nothing life-changing. The atmosphere is inoffensive. The service is functional. And on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great views of the pier, good food, lousy service and incredibly noisy dining room. Sampled hummus, coconut shrimp, ahi carpachio, and crab cake. All were very tasty. Halibut was grilled nicely but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food, Great View, Great Service.I'm a little biased because my meal was free, but that being said, the food was impressive.If you have the money to spend, you should check out the Lobster.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually like the ambience of this restaurant. Oddly, as it's not as nice as the other restaurants I've been to. I guess over looking the santa monica pier helps. I usually don't like santa monica...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite places to go for happy hour as i work right down the street...i like the crowd, i like the wine list...the food is good...i like the bartender...won't name names...great people...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Guess it just taste better in Maine and Boston...2 1/2 pound lobster was grilled and tasted okay but before that was a disaster.My house salad leafs had a stench and texture of old rotting salad mix....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went in to The Lobster expecting something overpriced and subpar, pretty much selling its awesome location to the tourists. Was totally blown away by the quality of the food, service, and general...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strange I haven't reviewed this restaurant yet. Atmosphere- Upscale and lively. Great ocean view =)Service- Great.Food- For the money you shell out, do you really expect anything less than a 4 star...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick Review.I like the drinks here and the view is obviously beautiful becuase its placed right in front of the beach and the pier. The food is pretty damn good, even their chicken. I avoided this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First... I've never had more seafood in a pasta dish than here. Unbelievable.I went here with a pretty large group of people while on vacation. Everyone else got a lobster, but I decided to go with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a birthday dinner here while visiting and I can't think of anything that would have made me say wow. Unfortunately I believe our waiter became inundated with several other tables, and kinda left...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A reservation was placed prior to dinner.The views from the restaurant are excellent; we were fortunate enough to be seated by the window.Everyone at our table ordered Lobster, for the exception of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, we only went for drinks. However, I have to say that it was one of the highlights of our vacation. The bar looks out over the pier and at sunset, there is no better place to be. The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOTE: This review is for the bar only.You know, I was thinking about it this past weekend. You know that strip of grass on the cliffs on Ocean Ave in Santa Monica right next to the pier? Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my boyfriend absolutely loved this place!We came here for fourth of July, not knowing they didn't do fireworks at Santa Monica Pier. We came a bit early but we got seated immediately. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, the food is excellent and the view from the restaurant is unbelievable... best dinner experience I had in the past few months. Highly recommend!
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would say most of the stars goes for the location and the wonderful sunset I was able to experience while I was there. The food was good, but I don't really remember. If it's not memorable for me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say I thought this place was a tourist trap at first. But after a few friends told us it was actually good food, and then we saw it on the Gordon Ramsay Show (where he took the winners of a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan. Mostly of lunch, unless someone else is paying for dinner... 1. beautiful views of the ocean and the pier. the ferris wheel's so pretty when lit up at night! see number 52. the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
seafood restaurant doesn't have to smell fishy. been here a several times. every time i come, i want to like it, but the food is not that good. crab cake is mushy and kinda disgusting. chefs don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*** happy hour 4:30-6:30p review only. ***selection is thin: bruschetta, crab salad,bucket mussels, $2 oyster, $4 draft beer.bartender is kick-ass cool though ... he's acomedian i met @ The Room Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Lobster for a double date lunch... luckily we had reservations and it was a nice day out. If you go there, try to get a sit by the windows...nice view of the beach and ocean. I had their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been to The Lobster a few times for lunch, and last night went with friends. I love the Lobster!! The setting is great, fantastic views, great sunset. But the food is what has me come back,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here several times now... always for lunch... business lunches ( ain't payin' that tab!) and have ALWAYS ordered lobster in some form or another. Steamed- 3 times out of 4 it has been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made reservations for a friday night at 6:45. and wow, it was pretty packed. The atmosphere was very vibrant and boisterous. too bad i missed the happy hour drinks by 15 minutes. I expected this place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love The Lobster. Located on the corner of Ocean and the Santa Monica Pier, it's a beautiful setting to watch sunsets over cocktails, a romantic dinner, or just any occasion that finds you at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband I went for dinner here last night. The service was amazing!! The food was great - my husband loves steak and he said that was one of the best he has ever had. I order the scallops and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place is beautifully located and the food was decent. But they did not handle a particular situation well. My friend that was with me found a staple in her food. They did not apologize for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for mother's day =]The service is really amiable! I liked that..the host kept a straight face the whole time we were in the waiting room, but he did crack a couple of jokes. Our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was very close to our hotel so we wandered past and made a reservation for that evening. The inside has a casual yet elegant feel. The view out the windows was amazing especially since we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, views and service! Delicious. I had lobster of course and enjoyed every bite! Nice place for a romantic evening :) We'll definitely go back!
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations and got a table 1 table in from the window that overlooked the Santa Monica pier.This place was packed on a Friday night and it's a bit hard to hear your conversations. You are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum-yum! good food! the ceviche, and the grilled artichoke were awesome, the garlic roasted lobster served with a side of asparagus was bomb! the service was friendly from the point of walking in sans...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good thing about The Lobster is its view and some of its food. The bad thing about about The Lobster is the crowds, the sometime snobbiness of its staff, and the prices. The inside bar is the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The lobster is pricey! But their grilled lobster is delicious. At $50/lb, no wonder I rarely visit thought lol.I can get a whole lobster and more and a yummy chinese restaurant.The swordfish is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster was the place to be last Saturday watching the NFL picks on the screens with the blustery ocean view and cool hip bartender Mark who makes everyone feel great. I had the Hood Canal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my husband. We were looking for good seafood in a nice comfortable settting. We had a great table with a wonderful view of the pier....request the view when making reservations..I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my wife here for a romantic dinner once, and it did not disappoint. I had a unique take on lobster with a Jack Daniels sauce(tastes better than it sounds!!). The service was excellent, and of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the top 5 best crab cakes on the planet. Hubby's mojito was pretty darn good too and I don't even like mojitos. The Lobster just knows what its doing. After a day of shopping in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
here is a tip, take a ride on the ferris wheel at the pier and then hop to the lobster for awesome appetizers and a mojito. Great crab cakes
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I totally forgot I enjoyed this place~ it was V day too!Of course, I started with a few slightly dirty goose martini's to offset the sexy mood of V day. And then went onto an aphrodisiac of fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night with my lady friend. I know it's touristy and everything, but I wanted a good meal with a great view. Unfortunately the pan fried lobster with Jim Beam sauce that I was hoping...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far I've been to this restaurant twice, and I'll definitely go back the next time I'm in LA. A perfectly prepared lobster, and a fine bottle of wine--how could you go wrong?I must've really been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice restaurant with great ambiance and a beautiful view. I come here often, and the food and service are consistently excellent. The size of the portions are just right--not too big and and not too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The JUICIEST lobster I have ever had! ! ! It's never like the lobsters you have else where. The lobster is so fresh it tastes s-w-e-e-t! ! ! The view is wonderful, too. Through the wide windows, you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! Great food and a great view!I love sitting at one of the bar tables and ordering a bunch of drinks and apps with my friends. The tempura shrimp and the crabcakes and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so completely enamored of this restaurant. My boyfriend and I dined here (my second time and his third or fourth?) recently for his birthday and it was as impressive as I remembered it to be.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster seems like a great date/special occasion restaurant. Other than the weird look we got when we told the front desk that we did not have a reservation, I've got no complaints about staff....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
too crowded and touristy for me but a beautiful place to watch the sunset if you go during the week. food is ok nothing special.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved The Lobster! Seriously, such a good place all around. It has great ambiance, a prime location at the mouth of the Santa Monica pier, fantastic drinks, and really great food. We went there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend brought me here during a weekend trip to LA and we ended up here for an early dinner before my flight out. As I looked out the window at the beautiful view with the ocean sparkling behind...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster has a nice laid back ambiance with a view of the pier and the ocean. For a starter, the jumbo shrimp cocktail, lobster cocktail, and dungesness crab salad are all good choices....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. hands down. *Make sure to make a reservation before you go to avoid long waits and possibly even the sad thought of being turned away!* Amazing food,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a friend's birthday, and the location is great for a date night or if you're looking to impress somebody. The interior is a mix of new age modernized interiors by the bar area and a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably more like 3.5 stars, but I'm feeling generous because of the wonderful view. All of the lobster items are pretty good (duh) and the prices are actually pretty decent given the location. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last Saturday Night, Valentine's Day, my wife Regina and I went to "The Lobster" for dinner. From start to finish it was perfect. The service was very good. The waiter and bus staff were friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went for dinner and we had their crab cake, ahi, clams and mussels, and lobster. The food and service was very good, and we were able to catch the sunset through their spectacular view...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took my baby here for V-day. I don't like oysters, but I tried one and they were excellent. My baby is an oyster aficionado and she abolutely loved them. And YUP the truffle fries are still to die...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we came here for Dine LA and I was the only one who ordered off that menu. I ordered this salad with heart of palm for the appetizer, which was pretty good, the lobster for my entree, which was just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best meals i can remember.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: My bf and I went here for the DineLA experience - so I'm not sure what the normal fare is. We went on a Friday, reservations at 6:45pm. It was raining when we got there, but thankfully the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there during DineLA restaurant week. The view is wonderful. However, the tables are pretty close together. It wasn't the most romantic environment. My husband and I had calamari, mushroom soup...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is how I like my seafood. Came here for restaurant week and really, you can't beat the view! You get a 360 of the pier and the ocean!Started off with a great calamari (who can possibly mess...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster has a beautiful outdoor bar and unless you have a reservation for dinner, you should get on board with the idea of sitting there for awhile; the wait for a table can be lengthy. It's hard...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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The atmosphere is great- at the base of the Santa Monica pier, overlooking the ocean. The scene is very Santa Monica trendy. You do pay for the view.Went for DineLA, and they were out of Lobster!...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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The atmosphere is great- at the base of the Santa Monica pier, overlooking the ocean. The scene is very Santa Monica trendy. You do pay for the view. Went for DineLA, and they were out of Lobster! Terrible....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right near the entrance of the Santa Monica Pier is this great restaurant, featuring a beautiful view in an upscale/casual ambiance. It's not your typical, romantic setting for a date, but just to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations for 5:45, arrived at 5:45, and were promptly seated at a window table for two. The sunset was gorgeous. Reviewed the entire menu, and hubby and I decided to splurge on a bottle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
May be a good place to take visitors. Views are fantastic and restaurant seems to be nicely kept. Wait staff was very attentive though the restaurant was busy.Food on the other hand was so-so. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful views, reasonable prices, crowded (not much space between the tables), also parking can be a pain (valet or walk a few blocks)
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting open houses on a Sunday requires good sustenance, but not heavy because you'll be navigating the GPS and hiking up driveways and staircases, etc. so a nice piece of fish was in order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a wonderful spa day with the girls, five of us convened at The Lobster for a birthday lunch reservation. We were seated at one of the tables next to the wall of windows facing Santa Monica Pier...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here during the summer in august of 08. from what i can remember, our waiter was very helpful in helping us choose our wine and meals. i was able to get lobster and steak for my meal and was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place. always order the truffle fries!
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch at Lobster and I have to say it was really nice. I love the refreshing taste of their offerings. It was a short walk from my hotel so I gave it a try. The view is nice although their is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the looks of The Lobster, you'd think it was a tourist trap like the rest of the places on the pier, but this is a genuinely superb seafood restaurant. On my latest visit, I just dropped in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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I'll start of by declaring that I'm a jaded West LA native who spends most of my dinners at restaurants, and comes from a family of European chefs. I initially passed off The Lobster as a tourist trap with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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I'll start of by declaring that I'm a jaded West LA native who spends most of my dinners at restaurants, and comes from a family of European chefs. I initially passed off The Lobster as a tourist trap with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Situated right next to the entrance of the Santa Monica Pier, this place is a gem and is a great place to bring a date or small group of good friends for dinner. They have a good selection of seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate here, I was still eating fish and ordered the clam chowder and the lobster. While the clam chowder was a little too soup-y for my preference (I'm from the east coast and our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are those restaurants that are good in the moment, and then there are those that you remember years later. The Lobster certainly falls in the latter category.Try the stuffed beef medallions with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were in town for a wedding last month and came here as we were hungry for some seafood. There was a bit of a wait but it wasn't too bad. I had the sole and it was the best I've ever had! The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster is seated on prime real estate. Almost every table is privy to a stunning view of the ocean, and if the time is right, one romantic sunset. Unfortunately, the quality of the seafood does...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lobster was amazing. It was a little pricey, but well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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First and foremost, I like The Lobster, just not the same way anymore. Probably will happily never return or at least never book a reservation again. If it is logistically convenient to walk in and have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I went here on Sunday night during our Santa Monica getaway, she was visiting from NY and wanted a view of the sunset with our dinner. You can't beat the location.We were seated very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous view of the water... The food is great what they are know for is sea food and they don't disappoint. I almost always order lobster there just because it's their speciality. The portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend The Lobster for a special occasion. It's expensive, but delicious. The waitstaff is beyond friendly and helpful and the view is beautiful. A great place for a romantic date that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here twice for lunch- once for work and once for pleasure. Both times were great, mostly because of the company and the view. Food was uhhh let's say average. Atleast it wasn't crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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I went here for my bday and the food was very good. I'd the scallops and they're just delicious, and the fish was just really good. I loved the view even tough we did not get to sit at the window like I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and the food here is consistently excellent. Everything is fresh and flavorful. I love the layout and architecture of this restaurant. It enhances the location/view...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My best guy friend took me here to celebrate my first leading role in my first film (woo-hoo!), and let me tell you how happy we both were about the food. The crab stuffed filet mignon was delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty darn good for being a borderline tourist trap.The food is tasty and well prepared. The view is great, and it has a nice bar as well. It tends to get crowded since it's right...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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a friend in the Hollywood biz recommended it to me. The crab cakes were...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Lobster several times over the last few years and the food is good. But the view and the experience is amazing. They have valet parking. The salads are pretty good ( try the Lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like eating at the Lobster solely for the view and the experience. The food is mediocre and the service is better than so-so, but not GREAT...I will eat there again just to watch the sunset, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First, the view is overrated. It's really not that great. The food is alright, I tried the crab cakes, scallops and the seafood chowder and it didn't blow me away. Service is mediocre to average at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Absolutely Fantastic! After a horrible experience at Tengu, "The Lobster" saved the day. I had a great time at this restaurant and the staff were just FANTASTIC! I loved it, and I look forward to coming back...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the lobster it was expensive for me ( a student) but amazinggggly delcious with their butter sauce yummmm. i also had their shrimp appetizer (i think it was with soy sauce or teriyaki) that was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The view isn't that bad, but for taking someone here on a special occasion? nothing really memorable about it. Food was okay, but not mmm i have to come here again. overall tried it and i'm moving on.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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We stopped by this place out of curiousity. We'd heard about it through many acquaintances and had recently read about their delicious Bloody Mary drink. Well, the drink was delicious.. not the best i've ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 starsCalling your restaurant "The Lobster" is quite ambitious. There better be some dayang good lobster to back that name up! ! ! So, did this place live up to its name? There has been a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for location - 3 stars for the food.The Lobster enjoys a special location with a dynamite view of the Santa Monica Pier as well as the sunset but the food is just so-so. Our table was in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right on the SM pier so it has great view from pretty much anywhere in the restaurant. The staff is pretty friendly and accommodating. Last time I went on a Thursday with no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is excellent. My friends and I tried different cuts of steak and different types of seafood. Whatever they're marinating their meat with and whatever sauce it is they've created, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came her for lunch and was very impressed with not only the view but the service. The food was good as well and not overpriced.Worth checking out during the daytime
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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I am glad that I read reviews on citysearch prior to going there for a dinner. Overall experience was nice but the service, as some have complained before, wasn't great. Our waiter did not introduce himself by...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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This is literally on the beach at Santa Monica, at the foot of the pier, so it's great for dinner, or even just drinks at the bar. The service was excellent, as was the food. Okay, so this isn't the cheapest...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With a view like this, one wishes that The Lobster had amazing food. It doesn't. But I will say this-- The Lobster is a great place to bring your out of town relatives or friends. I have brought TONS...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobsternever have the words, underrated fit so perfectly. This place is absolutely fantastic. Great seafood, great view, great people. This review will be short, for there is only one dish which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Came here for drinks on a Friday evening. The rock music was a little loud and the place was quite dark inside, but my drinks were mixed well, and it was cool to people-watch Pier visitors on the patio. Plus,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Romantic restaurant with a great view of Santa Monica Pier, the beach and beautiful Santa Monica Mountains to the West along the coast of Malibu. A bit touristy and overpriced for what you get. Been here twice...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Romantic restaurant with a great view of Santa Monica Pier, the beach and beautiful Santa Monica Mountains to the West along the coast of Malibu. A bit touristy and overpriced for what you get. Been here twice...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You still really can't beat the view or location here, but what you can beat is the Bloody Mary because honestly, it sucked and deserves a nice swift back hand. I am a BM addict and this was probably...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was ok... The service pretty much sucked, the food was nothing to rave about... but the view is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent trip to LA my one focus for dinner that night was to be on the water. One of the few places you can do that is the Lobster on Santa Monica pier. First let me say the view and location is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinners are served a la carte, so it can be pricey as many have expressed. 2 lobster dinners, 4 sides, 1 crab cake dinner and a bottle of champagne cost us about $600. All the food was fresh and we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner on a Monday evening and the 180 degree ocean view was amazing! The restaurant was full of people eating close together and the ambiance was dim and candle lit. You can see every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fish is fish. You can screw it up but not much you can do with it. Maybe I haven't been to many good fish places. Please recommend me some and open my eyes. But from personal experience this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here for a business dinner - left pretty satisfied. didn't have the lobster, but someone at my table did, and she said it was pretty damn good.the food is above average, but ill give it an extra...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't so very good. And it's expensive. But you go here for the view, which is pretty darn good. In fact, it's maybe the best place to watch the sunset in all of Los Angeles.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan of The Lobster. I ordered the steak and it was very mediocre. Dry, tough, and bland. My girlfriend ordered the lobster and thought it was "decent." For the prices The Lobster charges,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for a business dinner on a Thursday night because the Chairman of our company chose to fly into Santa Monica airport instead of Van Nuys airport. It was a long drive from the Valley.This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a while back for a special date. Orderd the oyster sampler and it was ok UNTIL... I spotted a few tiny worm looking things on the plate. By that time I already ate all but 1. I got sick...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine sipping a cold cocktail while watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean, the warm breeze blowing through a cut away glass wall. You nibble on an amazing raw tuna appetizer, and then someone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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My husband and I ventured to the Lobster on the 4th of July and we were delighted to have a table at the window overlooking the Santa Monica Pier. We had the dungeness Crab ?Louis? Cocktail and it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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I've heard about The Lobster ever since I moved to Santa Monica and finally decided to try it with my fiance. I will say that the location is great being so close to the Pier and the food is good. My main...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How have I not written a review on The Lobster?Good food. Need I say more? Sure. The ambiance is great, servers are attentive, and it is a cloth napkin restaurant. Meaning, better service than your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster is fantastic for the view. Period. The food is eh. Even the lobsters. I had the 1.5 lb steamed lobster, which you would assume is a no brainer for a restaurant called the Lobster. But...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty cool place. It's situated on the water, near the entrance of the amusement area. The place is called "The Lobster", but I've not actually tried the lobster...it's something I should...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after a 5 mile bike ride along Venice Beach... We didn't want to eat at one of the cheeky pier restaurants - so we popped in here. It was excellent! We just ordered a ton of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey, yes. Most places with this kind of view are and don't even make an effort with the food. But the Lobster is surprisingly good. We've been there for lunch and dinner. Not on the same day, of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here 3 times (always for work so I didn't have to pay thank goodness) and I've been disappointed all 3 times.The lobster here is poor to mediocre - one time, my order of a pan seared lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Almost 3 stars. This place is waaaaay overpriced for what it is. The Lobster was okay at best. The artichoke appetizer - not that great. The annoying part was the excruciating (and I mean verrrry)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster is a great lunch place, especially when the weather is nice. I always get their Lobster/Avocado salad. It comes with a nice champagne vinagerette which has a very nice light flavor. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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First of all, this restaurant has great views of the pier and is great for a quiet and romantic meal. However, if you go here for lobster and you know what good lobster tastes like, you may be a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BARF.This place fucking sucks. After reading all the glowing reviews on here, Xamot and I moseyed on over to this rat's nest for some sea grubbin. The food was gross and WAY over priced, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times, and both experiences were good. Good food, drinks, service and atmosphere. I think it's a great place for both a date as well as group get-togethers.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster...What do they serve here? Obviously lobster. It's right on the Santa Monica Pier and it overlooks the ocean. Nice view. It's a great little date spot. We had the 2 pound lobster and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places for a night out. Great service, great views and amazing food. And if you land in the bar, and are looking to get lucky with your date, order her Danny's drink special "Sex...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is not my usual type of restaurant, but I had someone in from out of town and somehow they wanted to go there. I never would have picked it, much to my detriment. This was a really good dinner,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, but the sunsets are sublime. Noisy and crowded, but you must see the sunset!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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I had a great 30th birthday over the weekend, and we went to the Lobster to celebrate. We started with drinks at the bar..great fun staff, and then we had a wonderful table right along the window...it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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I had a great 30th birthday over the weekend, and we went to the Lobster to celebrate. We started with drinks at the bar..great fun staff, and then we had a wonderful table right along the window...it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Although I have been to The Lobster on several other occasions and liked it, the last time I went, it turned out to be a nightmare. My husband and I got terrible FOOD SICKNESS from the Lobster salad (on...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Although I have been to The Lobster on several other occasions and liked it, the last time I went, it turned out to be a nightmare. My husband and I got terrible FOOD SICKNESS from the Lobster salad (on...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriends parents came into town and took us out here. It was very very nice and fancy. But really, the food was not that memorable. I didn't come out craving more or thinking about the next time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice and promised myself that i will come here every single time I'm in the l.a. area. Both times I've been here I was unable to make reservations but they've been able to accomodate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm. Mmmmmm. Need I say more? We had a large table, so they sat us in the corner where there was a full view of the ocean -- gorgeous. The service was great and the meal was great! Everyone ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Boyfriend took me here last night to celebrate my birthday. I wanna say that this restaurant is over-rated but actually, the food was really good. We came an hour before our reservation so we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's not mess around. This spot is one of those yuppity uppity spots on the pier but who can go wrong with fancy seafood with a nice view?!I had some crab here as well as a really good appetizers and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great - obviously the lobster, but any of the fish dishes are really nice. Decent wine list. The wait staff are wonderful. My only issue with this place is that even with the more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummmm this place was so good!!! My bf at the time and I turned into 12 year olds quickly devouring the 2 pound lobster in a fancy restaurant with our paper bibs around our neck! Nice view of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, atmosphere/ambiance is even better. It's not a place that I feel like I need to go again though. It's one of those places that you go try once and that's it, nothing really hooked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was somewhat afraid this restaurant was more for tourists (like us) and that the view was used to compensate for average food, but I was pleasantly surprised. The view of the sunset over the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend surprised me and took me here last Valentine's Day for our v-day meal and wow was it an occasion to remember. Having heard that this place is fantastic from many of my clients and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the lobster is good but the lunch menu is alot more reasonable, i like the setting of the restaurant it has a real beachy vibe and very nice high quality, i notice though that the clientel are way to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I wanted to try someplace new. We asked friend after friend until someone told us about The Lobster. A light went off and so were we. Since our friend came up with the idea we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a mixed bag. First things first: The view at this location is killer, especially around sunset when we went. It's also a pain in the ass if any streets are closed. When we got off the 10, we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love love lobster & this place is romantic so that's a plus too :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited when it first opened.... it was grand... we watched it being built and was excited to visit this architecturally beautiful cantilevered restaurant on the top of the Santa Monica Pier....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to have lunch on a sunny weekend afternoon... Absolutely beautiful view of the pier and ocean, plus it has its own valet lot (can't remember how much they charge) so you don't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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I had a chance to meet with and old high school friend for lunch and he suggested the Lobster. I was impressed with the food and good service and the view was excellent from the ocean front. The had a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the outstanding view of the Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Ocean.Minus one star for the dour, inattentive server.Minus one star for the unimaginative food. Went to the Lobster for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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This is my new favorite spot! We went there on a Sunday night, with a 7:30 reservation. We were greeted by 2 very nice and friendly hosts. We were seated promptly, and given wonderful customer service...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Romantic restaurant with a great view of Santa Monica Pier, the beach and beautiful Santa Monica Mountains to the West along the coast of Malibu. A bit touristy and overpriced for what you get. Been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing like eating seafood and watching the waves crash into shore from the pacific ocean. This was one of my favorite attributes of The Lobster.On our arrival, my friends and I were given...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. I enjoyed my dungeness crab cocktail A LOT. I ended up ordering three appetizers instead of an entree and it was great. The lobster salad was good too. The chowder was so so. Cute date spot with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of course the food here is good. Lobster is good... Oysters are good... View is good... Everything is good.The truffle fries are great! There are a lot of places that have good lobster, but come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I figured I should order lobster from a restaurant named, The Lobster. Settled on Lobster Stuffed Avocado Salad -- lunch to-go. Service were POLITE and very quick with the preparation. Restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The views are gorgeous. but pricey for lunch. I ordered the lobster salad and it was above average. Too many tourists though and the ambiance is not ideal for the younger crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great company - yeah, my priest bff again... 1Stiff martinis - enough said 1Beautiful view - pier, ocean, another perfect 70 degrees December day in Santa Monica 1Outstanding service -quick,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Barring some dramatic turn of events that has happened in the two years that I've been gone, seafood in LA is still garbage. Given that reality, The Lobster has to be one of your best bets. There...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch, and the view was great. Of course, the lobster is better. We sat down, and the waiter is very attentive. I am a seafood lover, so seeing the shrimps and lobster dishes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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I was very skeptical. Given it's location, it doesn't even have to be good. But it was! Everything we had was fresh and great tasting. I expected gluey clam chowder but it was actually very thin and healthy....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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It's been a few years since I've beent at The Lobster and I remembered an ok dinner for a high price. A friend took me there last Thursday evening and we had a great experience. They seated us really promptly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a great spot for any guests visiting LA. Wine, Cocktail selection, service and food were all great and great again :).... We had the lobster and mashed potatoes, shrimp cocktails,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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I have been dining at The Lobster for eight years and cannot remember one bad experience. The bar scene is where it is at. There are always fun people at the bar that make the evening that much more memorable....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the place for romantic date. fellas please take your lady friend here if you really want to impress. it's worth every penny. trust me, i married the guy who took me here on our first...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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I love the Lobster. Have never had a bad meal yet and they treat you like family. Spectacular food too, how can you go wrong!
judysbook.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok let me tell you how much I love the Red Curry Lobster at The Lobster - I'm allergic to coconut so I take a Benadryl before I go to dinner just so that I can enjoy it. Both my dad and my boyfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is my boyfriends favorite seafood posh restaurant and there is a reason why. Great food, expensive though, fun atmosphere, beautiful view of the beach and the pier... overall i like i like!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite place to dine. I usually order my lobster grilled. And the view is priceless here! Watch the sunset and eating my grilled lobster and drinking my Mojito. Their carb cakes, scallops...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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First the good: I think that the food at the Lobster is priced well for the quality and size. It has always arrived promptly, and I'm never dissapointed. Now the bad: I have been here a few times, and I always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
okay, this is how I start with you the lobster, do you want to talk about delicious? the pan roaster lobster! it is soooo good, the sauce is so cheesy and gourmet for real....so the lobster is in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't really say this place has the best seafood or even best lobster in town - but I've had wonderful dining experiences here so I consider it one of my favorites, when I want a lovely and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
way overrated. i first went here about 6 years ago for a work dinner and was wowed by the excellent service, fantastic views, and great food. since then, i've been here at least once a summer and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here once with The Colonel and a small group of friends, who were able to afford this place while I was scratching my head looking for the cheapest item. Luckily the Colonel slipped me a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. The view was amazing, although the sunset was right in my eyes. The drinks were reeeaaally good, especially the raspberry mojito. Calamari was yummy, and the sea bass was so good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've eaten at The Lobster twice: once for a company holiday party and once with my dad and husband after a long, long day of riding boats and exploring the Channel Islands, but that's another...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have the inside scoop on this place, so if you want to know all the secrets, LISTEN UP:1. if you want a table for dinner (especially on a weekend) make a reservation! if you didn't make a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone makes such a big deal out of this place that when Santa Monica-based colleague promised me dinner for a small bit of work I did for free for her I suggested The Lobster. I'd eaten there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a view. Delicious fresh food and great service. My hubby and I came here for our anniversary and it was so nice. We had the tuna sashimi appetizer (it might be seasonal, I am not sure), I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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We just ate at the Lobster. Prior go going, I read the reviews and noticed that the food was usually highly rated, but the service was spotty. Well I can tell you that the food was exceptional, very creative...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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We just ate at the Lobster. Prior go going, I read the reviews and noticed that the food was usually highly rated, but the service was spotty. Well I can tell you that the food was exceptional, very creative...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Went for my first time to this place last week. And it was a great experience. Great food and service.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, What a great place to have a cocktail or a great meal and watch the sunset. Amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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I took my boyfriend to the lobster for Father's Day and I made our reservations almost a month in advance to be able to be seated by the window. This was our first time at the lobster and I definitely won't be...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My rating is more like 21/2 but don't want to just rate The Lobster a 2.I know it has an ocean view, but there are so many better restaurants with and without the view. I have been several times and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Theh lobster is one of my fgavorite weekend spots. Whether your going for brunch or an early dinner you can expect the view to be amazing and scene to be very posh. I love the lobster salad and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Let me just say that I have been eating at the Lobster for 7 years and I have had the most wonderful food every time. How can you beat the Lobster? The staff is by far the friendliest in town they even address...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Lobster is my absolute favorite seafood restaurant! I love going there for lunch on the weekends. Everything on their menu is deelish and always fresh. The view is great and the food is great,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know you are back in LA when you see tables and tables filled with people who have had WAY too much plastic surgery. People who are so aware of their appearance, that the slightest wrinkle gets...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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I've been going to the Lobster since it re-opened and have always found the menu to be intriguing and the food delicious. I'm a stickler when it comes to the preparation of seafood. So often the sauce is there...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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I visited The Lobster for the first time about two years ago and was pretty disappointed by the food. The waiter recommended something that was not to my liking. What made matters worse, I heard him talk the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a dissapoinment!!! Slow and negligent service, over priced and limited menu. The tables are close together, making it impossible to share an intimate meal. The view is spectacular but not worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I wasn't too impressed. Always saw this restaurant on numerous boards about how you should go, blah, blah, blah. How romantic it is, blah, blah, blah. First and foremost, this isn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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The table was not what I expected or requested especially after making a reservation weeks in advance but the food and the view was great. Kara our server was a little too helpful, when I was looking at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
At one time this was one of my favorite restaurants. My boyfriend and I would always go there for Valentine's Day, but after the last time we were there we will not be going back. We made our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else said - Its a great place to watch the sunset! We saw this place on our way back from the pier and decided to stop and grab a drink. It's really modern and chic on the inside -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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My husband and I had a terrific meal here a few Friday nights ago. It's a bit crowded and noisy, but luckily, we were seated in the back corner of the restaurant and had a wonderful view of the Santa Monica...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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First, the menu was severely overpriced with a poor selection. I selected the sea bass because it was just about the only fish item and it was absolutely inedible, mushy and tasteless, I ate only half. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went for my boyfriend's birthday on a Saturday and unfortunately forgot to make a reservation. Highly recommended if you go during peak dining hours. Anyways, we put our name in and were told it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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This is a great place, beautiful views and great food. Most important, the staff there is wonderful. We requested a window seat but none was available. When I mentioned it to the host, he apologized and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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If you want a nice view of the pier and don't mind paying $30-50 apiece for dry, overcooked seafood (we had the spiny lobster, the Maine lobster, and halibut), then this is the place for you. Apparently the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations and requested a nice view on a saturday night, over 3 weeks in advance and when we arrived on time exactly, we had to wait 10 minutes to set up our table which was next to the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch at The Lobster was the perfect ending to a fabulous weekend in Los Angeles before heading back to the snow (uugghhh) in Chicago. The view at this posh restaurant is absolutely amazing and we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
eh! i have to admit, it's got a spectacular view, but i think the whole chaotic scenery of watching tourists bussing through the pier just boggles my mind... their food was aright, but when i seek...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Very rude restaurant..we walked in on a slow night with child, and received the look of death, and told the wait would be 30 minutes, even though there were empty tables?Oh well, found a better place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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As usual, this place was packed. I had the oysters, dungeness crab and arugula salad and the pan-roasted lobster. the oyster were fresh, the salad was amazing (lots of crab, not drenched in dressing, good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Lobster for several reasons. Good apps, good drinks, fun vibe and great view of the Santa Monica pier and beach. It's a great place to watch the sunset (and the crazies walking by). I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I gave this three stars because I think it's seriously overrated. Don't get me wrong...Nice view, very romantic..but if you are not seated next to a window the couple next to you can here your every...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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I highly recommend the Lobster. Great location, Great View, Great Food. Try the Lobster Cocktail ... yummy! This is great for lunch or dinner. Be sure to make reservations.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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I love this place. The food is wonderful - the view is nice and the service is great. Not for a quiet dinner, as it can be noisy.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME! DELICIOUS! The food is great! I went there for my birthday and I was thoroughly pleased! The food was spectacular all around! No complaints whatsoever. You will be pleased with anything that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Of all the restaurants in L.A., and all the places I love to eat, The Lobster is the one I insist on for my birthday every year! It is my first choice for any occasion my husband I want to celebrate with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Had dinner there tonight. Surprisingly, it was not crowded. Service was friendly. Crab cakes were high quality, lots of fresh crab. This may sound stupid, but I like crab cakes that are not almost only crab....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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I recently had lunch at the lobster and it was one of those days when everything is fabulous - the weather was phenomenal so we had a beautiful clear view of the ocean waves; the service was prompt and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
all about the lobster. and they deshell it for you! crab cakes are good too. and great wine selection to go with your seafood. when the weather is nice, great view too!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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The Crapster.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So... why would a person who is allergic the shell fish go to THE LOBSTER and give it 4-stars??! Because, this spot is NIIICE! This place is very romantic, has a great view, and cool layout separating...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get a table with a sunset viewOrder the lobster with some kind of caramel sauce. One of the best things I've ever eaten.If you do both, then The Lobster is a 5 star winner. Don't do both and it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service here was superb. I made reservations that day and they were able to seat us with no problem. I went with 2 other friends and we ordered the filet mignon, chilean sea bass, and crab...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Great place for a couple of post-work drinks at sunset. We sat at the bar and shared a couple of appetizers (the calamari was awesome) and some very nicely mixed martinis, a couple glasses of wine. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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the food here is great, and the view is beautiful. it is a little cramped and not a lot of privacy. it's also a little pricey but a great place to go for a special night.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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This place is elegant, sensual, and sophisticated. There isn't a better seafood restaurant in Los Angeles. The scenary is beautiful, serene, and watching the sunset from the restaurant as you put a mouth full...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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We stopped at The Lobster for a late lunch and got seated right away. The mojitos were excellent and the food was good. However the best part about this place is its location. It is right on the water and has...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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AWESOME! I've been to this place a number of times and it's always delicious. Prices are what you'd expect and the service has actually been pretty good. Try the scallops...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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The good was great, servers nice and nice views! The restaurant is a bit small. Best for lunch in my opinion.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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My wife and I were in Santa Barbara in August and ate at The Lobtser twice. Can not comment on crowds since both times we dined at off hours both times about 2 pm All though not empty it was not packed. Yes...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, great service. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could.I had dinner here one day and lunch a couple of days later. For dinner I had the roasted lobster, which was outstanding. For lunch I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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Awsome, the food and views are great, the service is what it is , could always be better !! I will go again when I am in LA!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know everyone thinks this is a tourist trap, what with its spectacular view of the Santa Monica Pier and the ocean. But go there - the food is more than decent - I really like their crab cakes. And...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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We two dined there on sep.8th at around 8:00, the wait was 1 hour for table, but no wait for bar; so we decide to seated at the bar since we were so hungry. We had crab cakes for appetizer ( which was really...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know if i can stress this enough:PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:MAKE A RESERVATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and well in advance, please............you have to do it if you want a window seat, or really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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We've been ready to give up on fresh seafood ... now, Lobster keeps the dream alive.Treat yourselves and go here as much as possible.The sauces are delicious, service is attentive, the wine list is high...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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We've been ready to give up on fresh seafood ... now, Lobster keeps the dream alive. Treat yourselves and go here as much as possible. The sauces are delicious, service is attentive, the wine list is high...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like a great view and don't mind being gouged for average sea food, by all means run to The Lobster. I'm sorry but, I'm from Boston and this place would have been out of business long ago if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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The best sea food restaurant in L.A It's so fresh sooo good. The service is very good and the restaurant is beautiful with an incredible view. Just be specific about where you would like to be seated when you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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It's a great restaurant with a great view of the ocean only if you are seated next to the windows. It gets crowded fast and reservations is recommended. Our waiter was great and the staff was ok.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we went here for jimmy's birthday. the view is spectacular, and the food was good, but it wasnt worth it to me. it was too pricey for a small quantity and nothing al that amazing....sorry guys, i know...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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OCEANS DOWN THE STREET FAR BETTER THAN THIS PLACE. LOBSTER WAS TOUGH. TO CROWDED. WOULD NOT GO BACK.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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I went there for a date and was kept waiting a little longer than quoted, about 20 minutes past my reservation time. The food is good, but nothing great. The Crabcakes are real good, but nothing else is really...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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Where else can you go where the waves are in your ears, sunsets in your eyes, mojitos are flowing, and truffles frites are in your nose? Pretty much an all around sensory delight! And don't forget about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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This is a fantastic place to take a date, special event, or just hang out and make friends at the bar. It has a wonderful atmosphere for any occasion and should the best overall pick, especially as the weather...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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Great Grub, Great People, lot of fun, Spectacular View. Great for all occasions, you can make it romantic or just a hip place to be with your mates, enjoying the delicious food, great ambience and fantastic...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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Great place to come during the week or weekend. The view is awesome from wherever you are sitting - either soaking up the sun on the patio with cocktails and appetizers or sitting down to nice dinner in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top of my list. Seafood works for any meal except dessert and this place does both well. For those who really want to experience The Lobster I suggest doing the whole shebang: cocktail, appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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If you are from the East Coast, you know lobster....Santa Monica does not know lobster....especially at what they are charging...I dont mind playing for a good meal, but the 2 1/2 lb lobster was not worth 75...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure the lobster is terrific...but, I'd suggest the crabcakes! Our 85 year-old Aunt from Maryland has been in search of GREAT crabcakes like the ones she remembered growing up for absolute YEARS....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the overall best restaurants in Santa Monica. The food is great and the cocktails are even better. My favorite time to go to the Lobster is on a sunny Saturday afternoon. I can spend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty damn expensive but well worth every single penny. Wonderful views, great service, excellent lobster, and outstanding desserts. Hock something and buy a dinner here I guarantee that you will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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As a first time diner I was a bit not sure what to expect..I thought this place would be a big tourist trap, but to my amazement and glee, this is one serious restaurant with a great view and food...the crab...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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The restaurant was way too crowded, with our servers serving over me to get to my husband. People were friendly and service generally prompt, but the waiter seemed like he'd sell me just about any food or wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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i am a huge seafood lover, so my boyfriend took me to the lobster on my last birthday. we didn't have reservations, so we expected a wait. what we didn't expect, however, was the fantastic service while we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Based upon several recommendations, on a mother-daughter trip to southern California, my mother and I decided to make reservations for our last night in town for a fun and delicious dinner... Boy were we in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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I called ahead (2 weeks) and requested a "view table", when we arrived (to celebrate an early Valentine's Day) we were lead to the best table in the house. Besides the unobstructed view of the lighted pier, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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Have avoided this place at the SM Pier for a while, but boy was I missing out. After reading the great reviews I made an anniversary of it with the girlfriend recently and was extremely impressed. Crabcake...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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I'm a vegetarian so I don't usually go to seafood restaurants. But a friend wanted to take his parents so I went along, figuring I could just get a salad and enjoy the view. We had reservations but arrived...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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The Lobster is ideally situated right at the entrance to Santa Monica Pier, a haven for tourists and locals alike. Location is probably the best part of the restaurant, though, as the menu isn't as v...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very expensive, but oh so romantic too... The food is great and the views are as spectacular as you could hope for in Santa Monica.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
View, location, great tastes, and the prices are almost decent. Hey, not bad. A real find considering there isn't that much great food in this area.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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My husband and I went to The Lobster for my 40th birthday dinner in November. It was our first time in California and we visited The Lobster at the beginning of our vacation. Everything was absolutely...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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Loved this restaurant...crowded yes but also romantic and the view is breathtaking. As appetizer we had crab cakes and they are the best by far. The drinks were small but good, as entree try the jumbo shrimps...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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I went here for dinner for an anniversary. We didn't have reservations but we were seated very quickly. The hostess was great and the waiter was great. Didn't take long for our food to arrive. The food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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After reading all the great reviews of this restaurant I made reservations for my husband and I for our one-year anniversary. Upon checking in at the restaurant the hostess immediately wished us a happy...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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You can't beat the views from this light and airy restaurant that practically spills out into the ocean. The food was fantastic, and the wait staff was kind and attentive. The chocolate bread pudding with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top notch food and view. LOVES IT! Soups are great, hearts of palm salad is great, seafood is great. Yum Yum. Pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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We had a horrible experience here! Don't waste your time or money. It funny, after we went to the Lobster, we talked to a lot of people who thought this place was overrated...What a disappointment after I read...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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We had a horrible experience here! Don't waste your time or money. It funny, after we went to the Lobster, we talked to a lot of people who thought this place was overrated... What a disappointment after I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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I went to the Lobster for a birthday dinner. We ordered the crabcakes (best I've had so far), the crab bisque (very good), the pan fried lobster (very good) and a curried lobster dish (so- so). Overall the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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The location of this place cannot be beat in Santa Monica - it's on the corner right before the Santa Monica Pier. Sunsets here are the best. This is the place you want to take your out of town gues...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Thanks to the waiter for pointing us in the right direction for what to order. Everything he recommended was outstanding and everything we ordered on our own was very average in comparison. The best was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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I came there on a special occasion with my boyfriend. We had reservations so we were seated fairly quickly. As I passed through the bar/patio I got really nervous that it was just going to be another "trendy"...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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My boyfriend and I came here on a friday for a 6:00 reservation. To begin, our server was AMAZING. He was so nice, so attentive, and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. The shrimp cocktail was the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2005
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I love the view from the restaurant. The food, people, environment was great. The service speaks for itself. The staff treats you like royalty. I can't wait until I come back to this restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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Great food, great service, great view. Very romantic. Have brought large parties and service was always excellent, and guests raved.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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What an amazing place. The best view on the westside, delicious food, wonderful warm friendly staff who treated us like goddesses! We are so glad we found this place. It is truly the place to go for me! Can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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A friend recommended the Lobster to us and we are glad we took his advice. What a terrific restaurant. I have the Halibut and it was the best piece of fish I have ever had. My girlfriend had the Lobster and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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I've been here a few times now. I've been on dates and had business lunches at The Lobster - its always so good! The location is amazing and the food is excellent. There's a lot more to their menu than just...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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I've heard about the lobster through people and advertisements. my fiance and decided to try out the restaurant and to see if we would like to have a rehearsal dinner for 40 people. When we walked to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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The food is delicious. It lived up to all expectations---very well-prepared and tasty. I would definitely go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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I've been here numerous times and everytime it seems to get better. Great place to have drinks and watch the sunset and the food is superb!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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I thought it was some kind of tourist trap. But no. It's a really cool place with a trendy scene and up-scale guests that makes this a good bar scene place as well as a good place for food - not only seafood...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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A good friend from college recently moved out to the area, giving me a great excuse to go back to the Santa Monica area. When we sat down to decide where to go to dinner, she instantly suggested The Lobster....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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Busy Saturday night, so service was slow. The waiter automatically asked us if we wanted bottled water. Avoid that...it adds $$ to your bill.The lobster was just lobster. The scallops however, were fantastic!...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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Busy Saturday night, so service was slow. The waiter automatically asked us if we wanted bottled water. Avoid that...it adds $$ to your bill. The lobster was just lobster. The scallops however, were fantastic!...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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Fabulous restaurant, great food, beautiful view, terrific service. waitpeople are polite as are the hosts.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2004
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a very fine dining experience. for our family, the standard of great food and service by which all others will be judged
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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I cannot stop raving about this place..it is fun, the food id great and the service is excellent....when at the beach..the Lobster is a must
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2004
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My husband and I really enjoy this place every time we go. The food is dynamite and the wine selection excellent. Yes, it's crowded, but I frequent NY restaurants so it wasn't a big deal. The crab dip is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2003
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Granted, the lobster was delicious. However, they could offer a side dish along with it like they do on other items on the menu. Additionally, the table we were seated was sooooo close to the ones on either...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2003
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This is a great place for visitors! The view is awesome, probably the best in the area! In my opinion, it is a little over-rated. I've had better, but it's still worth going to. Buttom line, it's a great place...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2003
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Down to earth people -at least Dr. Nathan was- very considerate and helpful all around... Great view and cool bar! definitely a place to visit ANY time you are in Santa Monica...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2003
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nOT REALLY SURE WHAT A FEW PEOPLE ARE SAYING..THE LOBSTER WAS SWEET AND JUICY, AND MY SERVISCE WAS EXCELLENT..i LOVE THIS PLACE AND CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2003
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The Lobster is a great dining experience, provided that you and your guests bring the right tools. What tools you say, a miner helmet is required, if, and only if, you would like to actually see the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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This place really does have great seafood. Everything is fresh and full of flavor. The chef really has his act together. The service was very attentive.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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If you get a good table, it is wonderful. A bad table and it is hell. Just don't let them give you a bad one, like the table in the far southwest corner.If you cna go at sunset or even just go to the bar at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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If you get a good table, it is wonderful. A bad table and it is hell. Just don't let them give you a bad one, like the table in the far southwest corner. If you cna go at sunset or even just go to the bar at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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This was the best meal I have had in L.A. thus far: from the amazing mid-afternoon/sunset view, to the warm-service, to the food. I went with a girlfriend of mine and we asked to split the Lobster Chowder,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2002
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Great view. Everything else....over rated. Over priced decent food. Service below average. Great view.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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The seafood here is GREAT - but other dishes (appetizers, salads, desserts, etc.) leave a lot to be desired and are quite over-priced for what you get. However, the fish is amazing, and the view is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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The food is good, not great. But they make the best martini in LA. Its called the executive martinni and it comes with blue cheese stuffed olives. A must for any true martini lover
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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The Lobster is very much overrated. Yes, the panoramic view is nice, but when you ask for marinanra sauce for your fried calamari, and they give you ketchup...well that says enough.The lobster itself was a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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The Lobster is very much overrated. Yes, the panoramic view is nice, but when you ask for marinanra sauce for your fried calamari, and they give you ketchup...well that says enough. The lobster itself was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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doesn't compare to capo or melissee. good food nice view, pushy service. I would go back, but its far from a dining experience like capo or melisse. Great location though. Nice sunsets.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2002
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My husband and I dined at The Lobster on our wedding night. The service was unbelievable and the view, not to mention the fantastic food, was just perfect and helped to make our special night that much more...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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If you are looking for a fun place to watch the sunset, don't think twice about making a reservation for this great restaurant. I would recommend making a reservation and asking for a window seat if possible....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Delicious meals and a Romantic Sunset Setting make this the place to celebrate that special occassion.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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The Lobster is a wonderful place right on the Santa Monica Pier. The view of the beach is great, esp. if you sit in the outside dining. The food here is just as good. And they have an extensive drink menu. Try...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2002
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My husband and I had dinner at the Lobster, on Friday. We did not have a reservation, but the 1 1/2 hr wait was worth it, because of the WONDERFUL View. We sat in the outdoor patio, had drinks, ate steamed...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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the best lobsters in town, hands down. a good view only at night. the bar is fun with a classy westside crowd. great place for a sat afternoon drink and a bite.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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Looking for a place to go to watch the sunset? This place is a must! Amazing food!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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If you are with your family, friends, or on a date The Lobster is hands down the best place have dinner or drinks watching the sun go down. Beside great lobster the shrimp Louie is one of the best salads I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2002
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Went to the lobster one night with co-workers. Had a nice time in the bar and then sat down to the best lobster dinner that I've ever had. Outstanding! On top of that, the serivce and views are very tough to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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The friendliest restaurant in town with the best food and the most incredible view of the ocean. Need I say more?
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2002
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I have eaten lobster in Maine, Florida, and the Carribbean, and this place has the best lobster I have ever had! It was cooked perfectly! The service was also superb. Our server was experienced, friendly, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2002
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Finally--an fine dining establishment in LA without the attitude! the friendly staff at the Lobster graciously welcomes you, no matter who you are. Always a hot spot for dining and power lunches, the Lobster...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2002
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The best view in LA, especially at sunset an absolute must! I have experienced the food here many times and yet to be disappointed.Order any of the lobster offerings on the menu for a sure bet. The staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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The best view in LA, especially at sunset an absolute must! I have experienced the food here many times and yet to be disappointed. Order any of the lobster offerings on the menu for a sure bet. The staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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Loved The Lobster. The steak was to die for & the desserts are delicous. Add the view & you've got the best place in Santa Monica!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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There's been a seafood shack called The Lobster on the Santa Monica Pier since 1923 -- almost as long as the pier's been standing -- but 2000's revival brings a new sophistication to this perpetually crowded...
frommers.com - user review
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first and foremost, i have to say, the food was incredible. the giant tiger shrimp, the lobster, the.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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reat sunsets with fancy seafood...
usrg.com - user review
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a hot reservation for oceanside seafood...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the elevated restaurant has glass on three sides with a cantilevered, open-air deck that affords a 180 panoramic view of the pacific and palisades park...
opentable.com - user review
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it took 15 years, but the lobster has crawled back onto the l.a. dining scene after being closed since 1984, and its new shell looks a lot better than the old. a fixture at the entrance to the santa monica...
gayot.com - user review
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located on the santa monica pier, this seafood specialist offers fresh-from-the-sea catches that can't be beat as well as a prime location for sunset-watching. try anything from the lobster to the crab louis...
10best.com - user review
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lunch-dinner daily. quality doesn't cede to quantity at this packed beachside restaurant and bar on the santa monica pier. chef allyson thurber cooks up knockout jumbo lump crab cakes, sesame-roasted black...
lamag.com - user review
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The elevated restaurant has glass on three sides with a cantilevered, open-air deck that affords a 180� panoramic view of the Pacific and Palisades Park.
opentable.com - user review
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