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THE LOBSTER AT A GLANCE
This is a brief summary: Read the complete profile for details on the space, chef and menu, as well as insider tips designed to maximize your comfort. To continue, use the purple menu bar above.
Overview
- The Lobster provides enticing views of the Pacific, the Pier and the Pacific Palisades
- An an unofficial Santa Monica landmark since its original opening in the 1920s
- The dining room has a 180-degree view of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica pier
- Seating is banquette style with some booths and the remainder at normal tables
- Outside terrace dining is also available
- Pier-side diners can often see a "green flash" phenomenon in the sky
- The menu changes daily, based on the availability of fresh ingredients
- The ceiling is home for a fanciful swimming school of blue, green and silver fish
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Chef/Menu
- Executive Chef: Allyson Thurber - Valedictorian of her class at the CIA
- Chef Thurber’s vast menu of creative seafood has chicken, beef and vegetarian options
- Sample Dishes: Seared Day Boat Scallops with Lobster Home Fries and Shrimp Bisque Sauce/Steamed American Lobster (per pound) with Asparagus, Roasted Potatoes and Drawn Butter/Grilled 12 oz New York Strip Steak, Heirloom Tomatoes and Truffle Parmesan Fries
- Glass of Wine $7 – $24 (generous pour)/Appetizer $7 – $18/Entree $17 – $32/Dessert $9
- Reservations are recommended
Comfort
Service: Friendly and hospitable
Acoustics: Background music in the dining room
Lighting: Unobtrusive ceiling mounted spot lights
Table Proximity: Comfortable tables and chairs with ample room
Location/Hours
1602 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Reservations: (310) 458-9294
Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Sun – Thurs), 1:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Fri – Sat)
Dress Code: Casual
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