Lobster Shop

Tacoma, WA · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Tacoma
#157
of 701 restaurants
City Percentile
53%
rating percentile
Address
Lobster Shop, 4015 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone
(253) 759-2165
Website
www.lobstershop.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Lobster Shop is a restaurant located in Tacoma, WA. It is one of 701 restaurants listed in Tacoma. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Tacoma city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lobster Shop

Tacoma’s premier waterfront restaurant, located on Commencement Bay, is a decades-long mainstay of the local dining scene. Since opening in 1981, loyal guests return year after year for the friendly, knowledgeable service and the unbeatable views of... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 James ST · Dec 2025

I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday dinner, and it turned out to be a lovely experience overall. The ambiance was warm and charming, especially comforting on a gloomy, rainy evening. It felt cozy and inviting the moment we walked in. Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and delicious. The flavors were thoughtful, and the seafood in particular was cooked perfectly. I couldn’t stop thinking about the lobster risotto and scallop. My other dining companions also got shrimp scampi and rockfish which they enjoyed. The only miss for all four of us was the lobster bisque, which unfortunately leaned a bit too salty for our taste. Aside from that, everything else exceeded expectations. A special shoutout to our server, Scott E. He was impeccable. Attentive without being intr

★★★★★ 5.0 Heather Steinmiller · Mar 2026

What an amazing meal! We were just looking around the area and stopped by on a whim - am I ever glad we did! My husband and I shared one of the daily specials, a scrumptious blend of heirloom beets, feta cheese, and a tasty citrus dressing. We both opted for the sandwich/soup lunch combo - I ordered the Connecticut style (warm & buttery) and my husband had the 'regular' lobster roll. Oh. Em. Gee. Everything was soooooo yummy and disappeared quickly. Our server was delightful, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Did I live in the area (I'm from the East Coast) I would make this place a regular. Just go, your taste buds will thank you!

★★★★★ 5.0 Merren M · Jan 2026

Another great experience! We decided to have our wedding reception here in one of their semi private rooms and let me tell you, it was some of the best customer service I've seen in a LONG time. Both of our servers were AMAZING! The food delivery was like a dance. Every course perfectly timed and tasted amazing as usual! Thank you again! P.s. They are very flexible with bringing in youre own decor too! They did decorate the space but we added our own touch with LED candles, roses and the sparkly table decor.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alice Shen · Nov 2025

We’ve been here twice in a month already — yes, we came to use a gift card and the 25% veteran discount — but honestly, we would’ve come back anyway! Love the food, love the view, and the service has been great both times. Everything was just as good as I expected. For our first dinner visit, we had the Baked Lobster Dip, Lobster Risotto, and the 3-course Twilight Dinner (with chowder, Sockeye Salmon, and the Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Torte for dessert). Everything was so good we were practically licking our plates! The second time, we came for lunch — the crab cakes were spot on, and the fish & chips were perfectly chunky and crispy (I was full after just one piece!). My husband had the Wagyu burger, which was juicy and flavorful. We’ll definitely be back again — great food, great view

★★★★☆ 4.0 Cody Harris · Jan 2026

Came here for a special night out with family. To start, the setting, atmosphere and interior are top notch. It is cozy but also elegant inside. It's especially great if you get a table on the window. We ordered drinks, appetizers and soups. The drinks, cocktails, beer.. including a mocktail we ordered were great. The mocktail was blackberry fizz. The soups and appetizers were delicious and rich. If you order too much before your meal, the richness night spoil the main course. Can recommend the lobster bisque and French onion. The house salad was well prepared too. For the appetizer, we shared the lobster dip with bread. The unfortunate low point of the visit involved the main course. We all were motivated to order the special, crab stuffed petrale sole. The dishes took quite a

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining

Services

Seafood restaurant

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