Welcome to The Lobster
Santa Monica's Premier Location, Legacy Seafood Restaurant
Not just another fine-dining venue, it’s a legacy restaurant serving Santa Monica for over a century. Established in 1923, The Lobster continues today, 25+ years after its expansion, to deliver seafood cuisine at its finest. Experience the fine dining, great staff, and breathtaking 180+° views along with other international guests, local foodies, destination restaurant seekers, and celebrants, each creating memories to last a lifetime.
From acclaimed Celebrity Chef Govind Armstrong, the restaurant’s American seafood menu is created
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 in 2019 and again in 2025.
Come join us for breathtaking view, menus sure to satisfy even the fussiest of foodies, and a dining experience not soon forgotten!
We look forward to serving you!
