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The Lobster: Traveler Reviews

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4.5 of 5 stars 119 ratings
119 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
48
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#7 of 297 restaurants in Santa Monica
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  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: West
  • Special features: Romantic, Outdoor seating

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Reviews of The Lobster

( 23-27 of 71 )
“Friendly service wrong order”

The Lobster

Apr 2, 2008

We were 4 of us and ate at the lobster last march. The food was good. We order 4 soups and 4 lobsters. The lobsters was very good and also the soup. The minus for this restaurant for me was the waiter took the wrong order at least he was friendly. Another think is they say that the tip will be added for more than 6 people but they have put a 15% tip and we were 4.. It was $ 85 tip . It was ok if the order was taken good and if in the menu says that a 15% charge will be added as a gratuity to everyone not for more than 6 people.

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“Very disappointing”

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2 of 5 stars
georgia
Apr 2, 2008

Oysters were good, salad was ok. Sea Bass was terrible. Burned, and the wait staff tried to describe it as "carmelized." It was burned and permeated the entire piece of fish. Completely inedible. DO NOT ORDER THE SEA BASS!!! Can''t speak for the rest of the menu, but go somewhere else if sea bass is your preference.l

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“yummy lobster!”

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 28, 2008

yummy lobster!

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“there is absolutely...”

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 5, 2008

there is absolutely nothing bad to say about this joint ... tremendously delectable ... nectar of the gods ...

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“yum! the crab cakes were...”

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 26, 2008

yum! the crab cakes were delicious and make sure not to miss the lobster!

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1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 458-9294
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.