The Lobster Trap

The Lobster Trap reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. JM

   JM0769

   Atlanta4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was outstanding! We had a mixture of cold water oysters to start recommended by our server and they were delicious. Followed that with lobster bisque, salad, then crab cakes. Each dish was delicious. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive. Atmosphere was cozy, laid back, and even though the restaurant was full, we had no problems hearing each other. Overall, a great experience. Highly recommend!!
   

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   RussellH

   Western NC41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and food. Always a positive experience
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Western NC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 11, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it! Don’t miss the Lobster Mac & Cheese!!
   

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   Ronald

   Western NC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   There were four in our party. It was my 75th birthday so my husband hired a Limousine to take us from Kingsport T the the Lobster 🦞 Trap in Ashville TN. We had the Lobster Trap Clam Bake for two with lobster and lobster newberg and appetizers and Bloody Mary’s WTH shrimp and lobster claws. The food was amazingly delicious. The waitstaff was so personable and attentive. We had a blast and plan on returning again. Thank you for a memorable night !
   

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   SueS

   Colombia11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 31, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good oysters, seafood and service! Would definitely go back and recommend.
   

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   Avlrealtor

   Western NC16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food during restaurant week. Fresh cold water oysters on the half shell were excellent. Service was great. All the food was super.
   

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   pattieatte

   Western NC17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 18, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food as always and service was exceptional! Very busy, had to wait 30 minutes past reservation time. Turned out to be Restaurant Week and I wasn’t aware of that when I booked the reservation. We ended up sitting in the back of the restaurant where the kitchen is preparing food so it was extremely loud and when the fan was on, it was cold enough to need our jackets. Not ideal ambiance. Food was great but very pricey.
   

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8. SE

   StephanieE

   Western NC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 14, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lobster Trap is a staple of amazing food in AVL. Always excellent and servers are awesome.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 14, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ate here 10 years ago when kids were little and we decided to come back with them grown. The food didn’t disappoint us at all. It was worth the drive. Kids are grown and so is their appetite so we had a humongous bill. They were busy and I suggest making a reservation because they are very popular. The portions are hefty and you will leave full and satisfied. I don’t like collard greens much but it is the best that I ever had. I wish they have rice as a side dish because it was really tasty with my meal that was served special that night. There was live music in the evening but it didn’t start till 630 pm so if you like to eat and listen to music, you can reserve that time slot. Not sure if they have it every night but it was there Saturday evening. Our server was very attentive and she didn’t hurry us out of our dining table unlike some other restaurants. The alcoholic drinks are also outstanding. Make sure you order their lobster bisque because it was delish.
   

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10. MB

    MBMCD

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was amazing! Partner & I shared the salmon & lobster roll with lobster Mac & cheese. All of it so good! Def suggest this place.
    

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