Seafood · Los Angeles · Downtown
The Lobster
An iconic, historic restaurant sitting at the top of the pier with sweeping ocean views. Read more
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About
Situated on 1602 Ocean Ave in Downtown, The Lobster is an iconic, historic restaurant sitting at the top of the pier with sweeping ocean views, a reputation that has made it a go-to spot for authentic classic pier seafood in Santa Monica. Right in Downtown, The Lobster attracts food lovers looking for the finest seafood in Downtown and throughout Santa Monica. The menu speaks for itself, with standout options like Crispy Calamari and Prawns, Steamed Black Mussels, Charred Octopus, and Seared Dungeness Crab Cake (Appetizer) making The Lobster a top choice in Downtown. Explore the full menu and compare its ratings across Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and the FoodIndex score right here.
Known for: An iconic, historic restaurant sitting at the top of the pier with sweeping ocean views.
The Lobster Reviews
Curious how diners rate The Lobster? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this seafood spot in Downtown, Los Angeles.
On Google 4.3 from 2800+ reviews, Yelp 3.8 from 3200+ reviews, and Uber Eats 4.4 from 50+ reviews. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 73.00 for The Lobster. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.
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Google
2800+ reviews
Exact count: 2812
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Yelp
3200+ reviews
Exact count: 3200
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Uber Eats
50+ reviews
Exact count: 51
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FoodIndex
Composite score
The Lobster Menu
Amenities & attributes
- Onsite services available
- High chairs available
- Secure your spot
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Valet parking
Location & hours
1602 Ocean Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles