The Lobster Menu
Located in Santa Monica, The Lobster offers a delightful seafood dining experience with mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean. This women-owned wine bar and seafood restaurant not only provides delicious dishes but also caters to various customer needs, from outdoor seating to wheelchair accessibility. With a diverse menu featuring raw & chilled seafood, soups, salads, lobster, and crab, The Lobster ensures a unique culinary journey. Customers praise the Grilled Maine Lobster, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, and Maine Lobster Cocktail for their exquisite flavors. The warm Chocolate Truffle cake is a favorite dessert. While some find the prices reasonable given the location, others appreciate the happy hour specials and excellent service. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable dining experience, The Lobster promises to deliver on all fronts.
Raw & Chilled
Oyster Sampler
4 of each Daily Oysters with Mignonette, House Hot Sauce or Cocktail Sauce
Wild Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
Yellowfin Tartare
Kimchi Aioli & Toasted Ciabatta
Maine Lobster Cocktail
Chilled Seafood Platter
Half of a Maine Lobster, Tuna Tartare, 6 Oysters, 4 Gulf Shrimp & 6 Black Mussels
New England Style Clam Chowder
House Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Potatoes, & Parsley Croutons
Caesar Salad
Little Gem Lettuce with Herbed Croutons & Parmesan
Maine Lobster Salad
Little Gem Lettuce, Avocado, Citrus Segments & Fried Leek
Seared Dungeness Crab Cake
Remoulade, Wild Arugula Salad & Lemon
Steamed Black Mussels
Piedmontese Pepper Paste, Preserved Lemon, Vermouth Butter & Grilled Bread
Maryland Soft Shell Crab
Shaved Brussel Slaw & Comeback Sauce
Charred Octopus
Piquillo, Edamame Hummus, Pee Wee Potatoes, Pickled Baby Fennel & Black Garlic Aioli
Crispy Calamari & Prawns
Fennel, Anchovy-Stuffed Olives with Garlic Anchovy Aioli, Ponzu & Sweet Chili Sauce
Soup, Salads & Appetizers
Lobster & Crab
Steamed Maine Lobster
Gloria's Blue Lake Green Beans, Weiser Farms Heirloom Potatoes & Drawn Butter
Grilled Maine Lobster
Fresh Herbs, Lemon & Drawn Garlic Butter
Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs
Lemon & Drawn Garlic Butter
Certified Angus Beef Cheeseburger
Special Sauce, Charred Onion, Bacon Jam & House Pickle
Lobster Roll
Little Gem Lettuce, Japanese Mayo on a Toasted Butter Roll with Pickled Cucumber
Sandwiches
Entrées
Tagliatelle with Wild King Crab
San Marzano Tomato, Toasted Garlic, Calabrian Chili & Lemon Breadcrumbs
Black Chitarra Pasta
Black Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Dungeness Crab & Calamari with Garlic, Tomatoes, Basil & Chili
Wild Dungeness Crab Gumbo
Gulf Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Organic Chicken & Buttered Rice
Seared Rare Yellowfin
Dungeness Crab Fried Rice & Green Mango Salsa
Wild Alaskan Halibut
White Asparagus, Maitake Mushroom, Preserved Lemon Aioli, Crisp Quinoa & Almonds
Grilled Day Boat Scallops
Risotto, Garden Peas, Braised Fennel & Shaved Prosciutto
Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes
Avocado Puree with Arugula, Oven Dried Tomatoes & Shaved Fennel Salad
Hand-Cut 8 Oz Filet 'Steak & Frites'
Certified Angus Beef, Truffle Parmesan Fries & Green Peppercorn Sauce
