Private Party Planning

At The Lobster, private events are designed for occasions that deserve a little extra care. Whether a birthday, anniversary, holiday party, wedding reception, corporate gathering or anything just as important, The Lobster offers a unique location that will surely impress your guests. Perched alongside the gateway to the Santa Monica Pier, with the dining room overlooking the Pier and expanding to take in the Pacific Ocean, Palisades Park all the way up to the Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu coastline to Point Dume. We are easily accessible from every direction and offer convenient valet parking. The space pairs polished hospitality with coastal charm, inviting conversation, and views that photograph beautifully.

Planning a gathering? Our hospitality staff are here to help. The Lobster can host groups for as few as 15 guests, and up to 175 as a standing reception. The dining area can scale comfortably to 140 guests seated, when you need room for the whole guest list. If you want a single table with a view or an entire dining-room celebration, there are flexible options across distinctive settings.

Here are the accommodations at a glance. Connect with us even if your needs are outside of the box. You would be surprised at how creative we can be!

• The Malibu Window Table seats up to 22 guests for an intimate gathering.

• The Semi-Private Space hosts up to 40 guests seated, or 50 standing.

• Full buyouts are available for sit-down dinners up to 140 guests or cocktail receptions for 175 guests.

Once the details are in place, the rest of the planning is easy. The address is 1602 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California, where Colorado Blvd meets Ocean Avenue, on the left of the Santa Monica Pier's iconic entrance.

Simply enter your event details in the form below to start the conversation and secure your date.