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The Lobster

Santa Monica · American Seafood

1602 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401Directions
4.3★★★★★★★★★★2,874 reviews

Diners praise the delicious lobster dishes, including the highly recommended lobster roll, and the fresh oysters available at this restaurant. The stunning views of the Santa Monica Pier are also a frequently mentioned highlight. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

American seafood at a $$$$ price point with weekend Blackbird activity.

The Lobster is a $$$ American Seafood restaurant in Santa Monica, Santa Monica. It has logged 2,975 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Monday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
thelobster.com

The experience

Veteran restaurant presenting classic seafood such as Maine lobster against a scenic ocean backdrop.

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Why go

The Lobster is an American seafood restaurant at a $$$$ price point, with a 4.4 Google rating across 424 reviews. In the highlighted review, the diner said the food was good, the price was stiff, and a Japanese-whiskey Old Fashioned was worth the taste.

Blackbird data shows 2,975 all-time on-chain check-ins, recorded from January 17, 2026 through August 5, 2026. Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Fast facts

  • The Lobster has 2,975 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google users rate it 4.4 from 424 reviews.
  • One highlighted review calls the food good but the pricing stiff.
  • A Japanese-whiskey Old Fashioned stood out in the available review.
editorial/ updated 21d ago

Did you know

The Lobster has drawn 2,975 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—especially Sunday and Saturday—leading the action.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Crispy Calamari and Prawns

salads

  • Maine Lobster Salad

  • Caesar Salad

    classic

sides

  • Truffle Parmesan Fries

mains

  • Lobster Roll

    classic

dessert

  • Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake

seed menu intel/ updated 21d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity353
check ins · last 30 days · active todaycheck ins · last 30 daysactive today

Flynet check ins

2,975

Neighborhood

Santa Monica

Last 30 days

353 check ins

−11% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Wednesdaytoday
1a12p11p
Monday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Inside The Lobster

The experience

Veteran restaurant presenting classic seafood such as Maine lobster against a scenic ocean backdrop.

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Review signal

4.3

2,874 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Guide

Inside The Lobster

The experience

Veteran restaurant presenting classic seafood such as Maine lobster against a scenic ocean backdrop.

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Why go

The Lobster is an American seafood restaurant at a $$$$ price point, with a 4.4 Google rating across 424 reviews. In the highlighted review, the diner said the food was good, the price was stiff, and a Japanese-whiskey Old Fashioned was worth the taste.

Blackbird data shows 2,975 all-time on-chain check-ins, recorded from January 17, 2026 through August 5, 2026. Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Review signal

4.3

2,874 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Crispy Calamari and Prawns

salads

  • Maine Lobster Salad

  • Caesar Salad

    classic

sides

  • Truffle Parmesan Fries

mains

  • Lobster Roll

    classic

dessert

  • Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake

seed menu intel/ updated 21d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Fast facts

  • The Lobster has 2,975 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google users rate it 4.4 from 424 reviews.
  • One highlighted review calls the food good but the pricing stiff.
  • A Japanese-whiskey Old Fashioned stood out in the available review.
editorial/ updated 21d ago

Did you know

The Lobster has drawn 2,975 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—especially Sunday and Saturday—leading the action.

editorial/ updated 21d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from The Lobster.

  • The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

    Santa Monica

    6MIN WALK
  • Monica Cafe

    Santa Monica

    9MIN WALK
  • XUNTOS

    Santa Monica

    9MIN WALK
  • Tar & Roses

    Santa Monica

    10MIN WALK

FAQ

How popular is The Lobster?

The Lobster has logged 2,975 check ins on Blackbird.

When is The Lobster busiest?

The Lobster is busiest on Monday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The Lobster serve?

The Lobster serves American Seafood cuisine.

How expensive is The Lobster?

The Lobster is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at The Lobster?

Download the Blackbird app, visit The Lobster in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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