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1. LW

   LauraW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   We had the most wonderful table outside with a full view of the bay and the mountain! The food was exceptional (get the scallops you won’t be disappointed) and our server Justice was the best!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Absolute perfection ! From drinks to food and service . Thanks to your whole team !

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food1service3ambience5

   Hair in food. Not worth $60 an entree if there is hair in dish. View is amazing

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   VandD

   Seattle

   32 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Food was excellent and the server was attendtive.

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5. PC

   PrdCdn

   Portland

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Named The Lobster Shop, lobster options were pretty limited. And most lobster options come smothered in cheese, so you cannot taste the lobster. I had the lobster melt, that was smoking cheese and artichokes, often tough pieces I had to remove. Given this is an expensive place, I expected better food and food choices.

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6. TG

   TacomaGuy

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   One of my favorite restaurants, but I won't go back on a nice day ever again because there can be no parking available within a mile (or more).

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   SusanH

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Very nice server - Diannne. Thank you. We will be back.

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8. SS

   SteveS

   New York Area

   9 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   It took 15 minutes from being seated to get greeted by a Server and given water, etc. We actually contemplated leaving before someone finally came over to acknowledge us. Luckily our Server made up for it by being very pleasant and going out of her way to try and make it right. Once she knew we started out poorly she was very attentive and personable. The food was just good, not great or memorable. Tiger prawns were huge but pretty chewy. The salmon was excellent. The lobster tail was not great, but wasn’t horrible. At $65 for the seafood trio, I expected it to be better than it was. My wife’s prawn pasta was pretty good w/ a slight spicy kick that worked well. The named cocktails on their beverage menu were expensive and small. Not worth $15 each for sure. The setting is very nice. Right on the water with great views and a fun outdoor seating deck. I’d consider this a good place to visit with out of town guests or for a business meal, etc. We really only came here because we had a gift card. For an almost $200 special occasion meal, It surely doesn’t make my rotation of great places to dine around town. Without the great setting and the Server saving the experience, I would have left completely unsatisfied. Because of those two things, the place gets gets a barely passing grade.

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9. SD

   StephenD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Great place for a celebratory meal. Food was excellent as was the view from the restaurant.

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10. RW

    RichardW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The online reservation form always asks if it is a special occasion, but the wait staff never acknowledges it. Why ask?

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful view. Upon sitting we noticed it smelled like someone was smoking around us. A few minutes later the manager came out and “reminded us” smoking was not allowed. Then he realized he assumed it was my table smoking and came back to apologize but it still didn’t sit right with us and it was not a great way to start our dinner. We ordered our food and the appetizers were good but when it came to our main course it was just eh. The sides that were supposed to come with my lobster tail (potatoes and asparagus) were replaced with rice and broccoli. The rice was cold, crunchy, and inedible. We spoke to the server, and he said since it was the end of the night he couldn’t replace it because they didn’t have the potatoes and asparagus anymore, which was fine because I had ordered a salad too. Therefore all I ate was my lobster tail from my main course, which was nothing special. The server was amazing and very apologetic. He gave us free dessert to go and removed $10 for the inedible rice. Overall the service from our waiter was amazing. But the restaurant shouldn’t offer 2030 reservations if they aren’t going to be prepared with adequate food. The food was overpriced for what I received. But the views were amazing.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Great waitress..Erika

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    Nicky

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had dinner here last night. The food and the service were excellent. I can’t eat cheese and this is the first time that I can order a pasta dish without asking to substitute the sauce for olive oil. We saw Mt. Rainier so that was the bonus. Definitely to come back here when we are back in town.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    As always, the foodnis incredible. Don't miss the lobster dip!!

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15. FW

    FredW

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We wanted a seafood feast for Father’s Day dinner. Boy did we score with The Lobster Shop. Everything was so good. One mishap with a medium rare steak that was more medium well. But the server took it back and brought back a steak done medium rare to perfection. Honestly we could have just filled up on appetizers. Just an overall fantastic experience for our Father’s Day Feast!

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    SandyS

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

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    It was a little noisy but the restaurant was full. The food was delicious and the server was very helpful.

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    PennyT

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had a great experience dining at the Lobster Shop. The food was excellent and our server Honor was top notch. It's always pleasant to sit by the window and view the Puget Sound. We plan to return soon.

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    Jaaaaaaaazz

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our Faaaaavorite spot. ❤️❤️❤️

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service & food. Very generous portions. Loved the view.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good but little expensive ~^^

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From beginning to end this place was wonderful. Food, service, view, ambiance, everything was top tier. I would go back here for every special occasion ever. Not cheap but you are absolutely paying for a quality product and there was not a moment that wasn’t absolutely worth every penny.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Service was stellar! A little spendy for what you get, but it’s to be expected these days.

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    Rickw

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Overall the experience was very good!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have loved going to lobster shop for many many years. However, our first time since covid and the prices have found through the roof!! I do have to say our food was amazing so I guess I get what u pay for! CS was amazing!!!!

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25. CB

    CarrieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service. Food was amazing as always. Very clean. Staff friendly!! Thank you for a wonderful experience. Our out of town guests were impressed!!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

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    Outstanding Service

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    BenM

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Lobster Shop use to be my absolute favorite please to eat. The food was always great, they had amazing calamari and crab cakes, everything was cooked perfectly and the service was fantastic. It was the one place I consistently would recommend as a must go, for those asking for recommendations. It was the go to for date night, business dinners, family and friends from out of town. we would always bring them to the Lobster Shop. The value for the quality of food and service received was unmatched is my opinion. We visited Lobster shop this past Saturday and were excited to be back, but upon entering we noticed the vibe was different. We were greeted, but not with the usual bright smile and energy we normally felt. We were seated and started looking over the menu, we saw some of the normal items we would expect, but some signature items were missing. We chalked it up to season and maybe some supply availability. We ordered a few drinks and an order of calamari, drinks came and then the appetizer. We were surprised the normal large steaks we expected were now little rings and tentacles. We called the server over and were informed that they had changed and this is what they now served. As we started eating we immediately noticed the flavor was gone, honestly it reminded me of something I would get at Applebee's. We continued on and ordered dinner, filet (medium rare) w/main lobster tail, crab cake and lobster bisque. The steak was medium at best and the rest of the food was lacking the bold flavors we have come to expect. We called the server back over trying to figure out what was different; we learned they were under new ownership. It all made sense now. Sadly what use to be an amazing place to go has now turned in to another run of the mill seafood house that I can find anywhere. The value and quality is gone and so is our desire to return.

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    Byron

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Been dining here for over 20yrs and last 2 visits have been disappointing. Service is always good and continues as well. The chef/cooking changes have gone down hill. The normally super rich double drawn butter to dip your Lobster tail in is now gone. The viscosity is simply very thin butter which is typical of other restaurants. They rarely have the treasured sweet Australian tails anymore. The Maine Lobster tails are just OK. We find the Lobster Shop no longer exceptional. Wine list is ok......... we always bring our own Cellar wines and pay the $20 corkage which is reasonable. Now just an average store with average product. We personally would pay more for an exceptional chef experience.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The place is wonderfully located and nicely appointed. Our server, Kyle, did an outstanding job. Did not over, did not interfere, just did his job to perfection. The food, starting with the crab cakes, was excellent. Well done, well presented, wonderful flavors. Very pleased with our special event. Will return for another special event.

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    ajh777

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Perfect place for special lobster lunch! Would have appreciated if could have substituted potatoes for additional non-starch veggie option rather than just more asparagus. Otherwise it was perfect. Waitress was fun.

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    MarkJ

    Philadelphia

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    When you book a meal at Lobster Shop South, you expect everything to be top notch and without a doubt, to be error free. This booking was a good onr with one exception. Seating was on time and our server was on the spot. Drinks ordered and delivered with no delay. They were excellent. I had "The Usual" and DW had a White Russian. Apps ordered and were also delivered very quickly. DW's chowder was truly excellent. However, my Seared Tuna was a big disappointment. The presentation itself was pleasing. The "slaw" under the tuna was also very good. But the rust of the tuna was soggy . The black and white sesame seeds had no pop. The tuna itself was tasteless and seemed old. As if it had been seared a day or two earlier and just sliced for presentation. The freshness just wasn't there. Our mains, however, were both wonderful. As was desert and coffee. Staff were all excellent and well motivated and trained. We do recommend Lobster Shop South in Tacoma. The overall experience was fine.

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32. LS

    LynnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

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    It was an absolute great experience. The food was outstanding and so were the drinks.

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    localrestaurantlover

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

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    Lunch on the deck, celebrating my friends birthday Our server Morgan is top notch. The tiger prawns and chips were outstanding.

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34. TN

    TerryN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2022

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    good selection of seafood options, I chose several appetizers in lieu of entree all were generous portions, so I was maxed at the end of it :) server was pleasant and genuine

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    Tammy57

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

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    Excellent food! Pricy for dinner but, always excellent food great service. Tonight was a little slower then usual for food delivery. Can’t wait to be on the outside deck to enjoy summer!!

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36. DR

    DouglasR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2022

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    Outstanding service and the food was outstanding.

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    RuthR

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

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    We had such an amazing lunch, an outside table to be close to the water. Food and service EXCELLENT

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38. TP

    TrierP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

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    Great service. Food was amazing! Server was nice and helpful

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39. KK

    KristyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

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    I, and my entire family, have been customers since the Lobster Shop opened. We have gone to the "other" LS many years ago, however it can't hold a candle to Ruston Way. I must admit, the only reason I did not order the Lobster Bisque yesterday is that it was NOT hot when served. My sister-in-Law did order the bowl of L.B. & it was "steaming". Bravo. After working in customer service in many careers, L.S. people are extremely hospitable; everyone! Thank you for a very enjoyable time. Kristy J. Kernen, Lakewood

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    AshJones

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such amazing food! Will continue to dine here again and again! And the ambience is so cozy and perfect 💕

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