Lobster Shack Cervantes WA

The Lobster Shack had been on our list to visit for years, so we were excited to finally go while staying in Cervantes. I booked a table weeks in advance for 3pm on the ocean deck, as the website said they closed at 5pm. On the day we noticed a sign saying the kitchen closed at 3pm. When I called to check, I was told that because our booking was at 3pm we wouldn’t be able to order meals, and they couldn’t move the reservation earlier because they don’t take same-day bookings. We were told to just come earlier as they weren’t busy. When we arrived earlier and tried to cancel the 3pm booking, we were told there would be a $30 cancellation fee.The Manager was not helpful saying the $30 fee was non negotiable because “as I can appreciate” they are busy. Luckily my husband managed to sort things out with another staff member and we weren’t charged the fee in the end. Unfortunately the food didn’t live up to the hype—$60 for a dozen oysters that weren’t shucked properly and had bits of shell in them. Overall it felt like silver-service prices for a pretty average meal. The giant lobster photo was fun, but we are definitely not going back. In hindsight we should’ve just walked out, copped the $30 cancellation fee and gone to the local pub.

The lobster here was fresh and really tasty with the sauce. The lobster rolls came in fluffy buns and it was the perfect combo. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but totally worth it for the quality. We went on a long weekend and were lucky to get a table straight away. However there were long queue and service took a while. Reservations recommended.

Absolutely incredible seafood and easily the best seafood platter in all of Perth. The lobster was sweet and soft, the prawns were so sweet, chips fried and salted to perfection! The fish and squid were tasty and the octopus was so soft and tasty as well. Easily even worth the drive just to eat here. For just over $100 for two people for the seafood platter, my goodness this is easily worth it. Didn't have to wait to be seated given the large area for dining.

After visiting the stunning Lancelin Sand Dunes, we drove to Lobster Shack in Cervantes for lunch, and it was the perfect stop. We ordered the Shack Seafood Platter and upgraded it to include a whole lobster, shared among four people. The seafood was impressively fresh, and the lobster was sweet and succulent. The seafood chowder and abalones were also enjoyable—rich, comforting, and full of flavour. The homemade sauces, which complemented the seafood beautifully and took the entire platter to another level. We chose to sit outdoors and were rewarded with a breathtaking view of the vibrant blue sea, which added to the relaxed coastal atmosphere. Highly recommended.

The Lobster Shack is quite an experience. There is plenty of parking out front. The restaurant is huge, with large indoors dining areas and an outdoor seating area with ample space. You order at the counter and then food will be brought to you. The waitresses were friendly and efficient. The menu offers everything Lobster related and a few non Lobster items. The lobster was fresh and tasty. The tacos on the small side. There is also a gift shop on the premises. Enjoyable!

An absolutely amazing experience that goes far beyond just a restaurant. The lobster fishing boat tour is very well organized and a lot of fun, making the whole experience even more special. The overall structure is excellent, the shop, restaurant, and facilities are very well set up. The only downside is the lack of showers. The food was delicious, with incredibly fresh seafood, and the boat tour itself was a highlight. A special mention to the all-female crew, who were outstanding and made the experience even more inspiring. It’s truly a unique and unforgettable experience, and definitely worth it! I high recomend if you are close to there and would like experience a new aventure.

It is undeniably a facility geared toward tourists, but even after accounting for that, the atmosphere and the quality of the ingredients were outstanding. We ordered a medium whole lobster for AUD 94, along with a bucket of king prawns, and indulged in shellfish to an almost excessive degree. The factory tour requires an additional fee. Frankly, it is not essential. Unfortunately, we happened to join at the same time as a group of ill-mannered Chinese tourists who handled the live lobsters roughly, which left a rather disappointing impression.

Best lobster we have ever had! We did the pot to plate tour and got to eat the freshest catch. The next day we did the sea lion tour followed by lunch again, this time adding fresh abalone and lobster tacos. Super friendly attentive staff and high quality seafood. The factory tour was also well worth doing - learnt a lot and got to hold some live lobsters. Also possible to take away lobster sushi, cooked Carnavon prawns and sauce - look forward to eating them for dinner. Highly recommend and will be back!

Buy lobster & eat lobster from this local seafood icon. Its self serve. Clean & tidy. System works for large numbers of guests. Loster grilled with butter, fried in garlic sauce and pan fried abalone. Self serve. Retail lobster tails also available.

It's around 2 hours away from Perth CBD, located close to the Pinnacles. It's full of tourist because of the location. The setup of the location is very simple. The staff are friendly, the lobster that we ordered and the grilled fish and chips are very good. The lobster is very fresh! I would return to this place again if we are heading to Pinnacles if not it's not worth the drive at all.

Lobster special and BBQ abalone both tasted very fresh. Tour of the factory was also nice.

Lobster! Who DOESN'T like it? So after a few hours today getting lost walking around taking goofy photos in The Pinnacles we ended up at this place by chance. We were filling up on fuel at the service station just off Cervantes Road (we were running on empty) and asked about places that were recommended for lunch. After hearing of a certain "Lobster Shack" our taste buds were definitely starting to anticipate the meal ahead. On initial impression it seems as if you are in the wrong place as it appears to be more of a factory when you first arrive. Braving the unknown to tame our rumbling bellies we carried on through the car park and located the hidden "shack" of lobster goodness. The setting is quite cool and has PLENTY of shaded seating. It is a easy as choosing a deal from the shop nearby and then handing your ticket to the chef in the "shack" who cooks up your FRESH Lobster dish. We opted for the "Jumbo" meal which is a special they are currently running. This included 1/2 a monstrous Lobster, 3 * lobster and seafood medallions, 4 * battered fish pieces, hand cut chips and a small salad for $65 all up. This has probably got to be the BEST/FRESHEST Lobster I have ever had. Big call I know but if you doubt me try it for yourself. Money value seems pretty decent too. Because this "shack" backs onto the factory (tours available) were the Lobsters are processed it is even possible to buy live or/and frozen lobsters to take home with you to try your hand at cooking. TIP: Live Lobsters require drowning OBVIOUSLY so don't get one if your not comfortable with that kind of preparation work before cooking. Frozen is still okay and eskies and ice/gel packs are also available.

Ordered, paid for 3 lunches, got cutlery ceramic cups water bottle serviettes salt beside door. No trays provided. Walked out with hands full. Saw family sitting on same level I was on. Caught foot on anti slip bar fixed to step I did not see. There are 2 steps down to open area and 2 steps up to where family were sitting, there are warning signs visible. I went down, bottle smashed, ceramic cups in right hand broke. I landed on the 2 steps up to where my family were. Hand went through ceramic glasses and shredded my right index finger, broke the knuckle and cut the tendon. Staff ran to my assistance. They helped me up. Even before first aid box appeared they were cleaning up the glass and washing all the blood away. I was in shock. Chap from their boats with first aid training wrapped up my hand and suggested not to go to emergency room close by but to a hospital. They could not wait to get us out the door. Our expensive lunch was put into a "hot bag" and it was suggested we get going ASAP as I was bleeding heavily. Never got to eat any food. They had cleaned up and got rid of us so fast when I was going out the door you'd swear nothing had happened. I am now stitched up after an operation and in a cast. It took over 2 hours to get to jundaloop medical centre and the back of the car was covered in blood. My Australian holiday of a lifetime is now destroyed as is my families. I have to keep going back to hospital for treatment and cannot do the things I intended to. Don't go there.

A breathtaking sea view, fresh food, super friendly and efficient service! Great family atmosphere, pet friendly and the Sea Lions tour is the icing on the cake!

Drove for two hours over the recent long weekend just for this.... and i am not joking. Of course to make the wife and the kids willing parties to the trip, I had to sweeten the deal with visits to the sand dunes (aka pile of sand) and The Pinnacles (aka pile of strange looking rocks). :D Whereas there was ever only one thing and one thing only that i was aiming for. LOBSTERS!! Well, the long and short if it.. . it's ok. Food wasn't bad, but just not worth having to travel 2 hours for. We ordered a few serving of fish and chips and lobsters. The seafood were very fresh in general- The lobsters were cooked just right, and at $38 for a medium sized half, were within reason. However the fish and chips were too pricey for just a tiny portion. The next time I have a lobster sized craving, I may look for somewhere nearer to home before contemplating the 2 hour drive - perhaps this is the reason more than 80% of patrons there were tourists :)

Very terrible experience at this restaurant soooo expensive got my orders wrong, twice no less. No air conditioning provided and you cannot bring your own wine... Just a place ripping off Chinese tourists