# The Lobster

4.4

(5.4K) reviews  
Seafood  
$$  
Santa Monica

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## Why We Like It

From the top of the Santa Monica Pier, the views from just about anywhere in this Santa Monica staple are hard to beat. And they’re only amped up by the food, overseen by Govind Armstrong. It’s the lobster, of course, served grilled or boiled or salad-ed, that you come here for, but also the black chitarra pasta with shellfish, Dungeness crab fried rice, and even a few meaty dishes. Beach vibes, sunsets, and cocktails? Absolutely.

### Need to Know

Welcome to The Lobster! Please review info below:

- Online reservations are limited to a max of six (6) guests. Please call our Host Team for reservations larger than 6.
- Credit Card or ID is required upon ordering for our Bar Area Seating...

## About The Lobster

Sitting high on a bluff where Route 66 meets the Pacific Ocean overlooking the Santa Monica Pier, The Lobster is an internationally recognized seafood establishment and local favorite! As a landmark restaurant with nearly a century of quality service, The Lobster specializes in Maine and California Spiny Lobsters, in addition to entrées composed of fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients from Chef Govind Armstrong.

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## The Lobster Address

1602 Ocean Avenue  
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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### Contact Information

[+1 310 458 9294](tel:+13104589294)  
[https://thelobster.com/](https://thelobster.com/)

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