The Lobster

How The Lobster compares in Santa Monica

Our directory lists 61 restaurants in Santa Monica. Among the 61 listings with Google review counts, The Lobster is ranked 3 by number of reviews; listings with equal counts share a rank. Its 2,983 reviews compare with an average of 890.

The average rating among 61 rated restaurants is 4.45/5. The Lobster scores 4.3/5, 0.15 points below that average; 47 have a higher rating. To find the best seafood restaurant for your visit, compare the rating, review count, distance and opening times together.

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When The Lobster is open

The Lobster lists these regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12 PM–9 PM; Friday: 12 PM–9:30 PM; Saturday: 11 AM–9:30 PM; Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM.

The weekly schedule totals 7 open days and 66 hours. There is no regular closed day in the supplied schedule. The earliest listed opening is 11 AM and the latest closing is 9:30 PM.

Planning a visit in Santa Monica

Looking for restaurants open on Sunday in Santa Monica? The Lobster lists Sunday hours of 11 AM–9 PM. Check other Sunday opening options in the city.

As of Friday 8:08 AM PDT, the published schedule shows closed now · opens 12 pm. Browse restaurants open now in Santa Monica using the recorded regular schedules.

Other restaurants near The Lobster

Within about 3 miles of The Lobster, our directory contains 111 other restaurants. The closest listed option is Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, under 0.1 miles away. Of the 5 nearest listings below, 5 have a supplied rating and 3 of those rate higher.

Distances are straight-line estimates, including nearby listings across city boundaries. Travel routes may be longer.

Restaurants in ZIP code 90401

The Lobster is in ZIP code 90401. Our directory contains 29 businesses in this ZIP area, including 26 other restaurants. You can compare restaurants in Santa Monica, 90401, or browse all businesses in ZIP 90401.

Reviews and photos of The Lobster

The listing’s 4.3/5 Google rating is based on 2,983 reviews. View The Lobster on Google Maps for the review text, additional photos and recent listing updates. Our source information was collected on 2026-10-30.

The Lobster: hours, phone and reviews

What are The Lobster hours?

The Lobster lists these regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12 PM–9 PM; Friday: 12 PM–9:30 PM; Saturday: 11 AM–9:30 PM; Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM.

Is The Lobster open now?

As of Friday 8:08 AM PDT, the published schedule shows closed now · opens 12 pm. This is calculated from regular hours; holiday changes may differ.

What is the phone number for The Lobster?

Call The Lobster at (310) 458-9294.

Where is The Lobster located?

The Lobster is at 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States.

How is The Lobster rated?

Its Google Maps listing has a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 2,983 reviews.

Map and directions to The Lobster

Use the map to locate 1602 Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, or get directions to The Lobster.