The Lobster

A famous seafood restaurant at the Santa Monica Pier, The Lobster has been serving up delicious seafood to guests for over 100 years (since 1923). Our Santa Monica seafood restaurant serves Grilled Maine Lobster, Seasonal California Spiny Lobster alongside seasonal, locally-sourced California cuisine! From acclaimed Celebrity Chef Govind Armstrong, The Lobster's American seafood menu is crafted from his passion for fresh, locally acquired ingredients used to create his award-winning lobster, seasonally inspired seafood dishes, and the broad selection of tantalizing gourmet fares earning The Lobster the prestigious Michelin Plate Restaurant award since 2019. The Lobster’s menus are sure to satisfy even the fussiest of foodies.