The Lobster

Seafood restaurant · Santa Monica

"The views don’t get much better than at the Lobster, the staple Santa Monica hangout that serves plenty of seafood. Steps from the Santa Monica Pier, this is the place to hang out, catch the ocean breeze, and eat very, very well." - Eater Staff

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1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Get directions

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