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Based on 83 reviews
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The Lobster
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The Lobster is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Los Angeles for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Santa Monica.
The Lobster is a contemporary pick in Santa Monica in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Rating (Google) 4.3
2,883 reviews
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4.3
Rating
Based on 2883 reviews
Best used for
brunch and date night
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Santa Monica · 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
4.3 from 2,883 reviews
Phone
(310) 458-9294
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What makes The Lobster worth the move
The Lobster looks like a good night-out option in Santa Monica in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.3 rating across 2,883 Google reviews.
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Public rating
4.3 from 2,883 Google reviews
Best used for
brunch and date night
Style
Contemporary in Santa Monica
Spend
moderate
Best for
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Google rating: 4.3 from 2,883 reviews
Price point: moderate
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Phone number available
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4.3 from 2,883 reviews
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
- Phone
- (310) 458-9294
- Price
- moderate
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 4.3 (2,883 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Contemporary
- Neighborhood
- Santa Monica
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Lobster serve?
The Lobster is a Contemporary restaurant located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. The Lobster is a contemporary pick in Santa Monica in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
What is The Lobster best for?
The Lobster is best for santa monica dinner, date night, brunch, coastal, seafood, patio. The Lobster looks like a good night-out option in Santa Monica in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.3 rating across 2,883 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Lobster?
The Lobster is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.3 from 2,883 reviews
Is The Lobster worth visiting?
The Lobster holds a 4.3 Google rating from 2,883 reviews. The Lobster looks like a good night-out option in Santa Monica in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.3 rating across 2,883 Google reviews.
Where is The Lobster located?
The Lobster is located at 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is The Lobster good for a date night?
Yes — The Lobster is tagged for date night dining. The Lobster looks like a good night-out option in Santa Monica in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.3 rating across 2,883 Google reviews.
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