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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 Mount Rainier and the Olympics from every table. The seaside restaurant serves patrons fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, Prime Dry-Aged Steaks, and iconic lobster dishes alongside incredible wines and cocktails.
Cozy, waterfront restaurant with Commencement Bay views serving up lobster & other seafood dishes.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4015 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 759-2165
Website: http://www.lobstershop.com/
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Reservations: lobstershop.comtripleseat.com
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James ST
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 intrusive, incredibly professional, and genuinely thoughtful throughout the night. His service truly elevated the experience and made the dinner feel enjoyable.
I’d absolutely return and would happily recommend this place for a special occasion!
… moreEvery 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 intrusive, incredibly professional, and genuinely thoughtful throughout the night. His service truly elevated the experience and made the dinner feel enjoyable.
I’d absolutely return and would happily recommend this place for a special occasion!
Heather Steinmiller
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!
… moreMerren M
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.
… moreAlice Shen
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, and always a pleasant experience.
… moreFor 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, and always a pleasant experience.
Cody Harris
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 long time. We finished all our appetizers, soups and drinks with another 15 minutes to spare before the food came.
When the main course arrived, the vegetable succotash was perfect but the fish and crab were very underseasoned. This was the same for all 3 of the fishes we ordered. The fish and crab were to my confusion, quite bland.
I’ll likely be back to try more. In all, I do believe if you’re in the area, the Lobster Shop is worth visiting.
… moreTo 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 long time. We finished all our appetizers, soups and drinks with another 15 minutes to spare before the food came.
When the main course arrived, the vegetable succotash was perfect but the fish and crab were very underseasoned. This was the same for all 3 of the fishes we ordered. The fish and crab were to my confusion, quite bland.
I’ll likely be back to try more. In all, I do believe if you’re in the area, the Lobster Shop is worth visiting.
Clint Harding
We attempted to have dinner here but came across an issue and were not able to attend. We seen the good reviews and did not want to miss trying this restaurant, so we had lunch. The sourdough bread was very good to start. We had the soup and sandwich combos. We tried the lobster bisque (delicious) and had both the Connecticut and Maine lobster rolls. The rolls were both extremely tasty and worth getting. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The view is pleasant. We will definitely return to try their dinner service. Don’t miss on this gem!!
… moreNicole Gunderson
The food was amazing! The restaurant was very nice and clean. We had an amazing waitress, Dianne. She knows her stuff and was very attentive our whole dinner.
… moreTeri Hansen
Enjoyed a very delicious lunch with wonderful views of Commencement Bay. Lobster Dip was divine! I ordered the combo lunch: clam chowder & half lobster roll. It was perfect. We were celebrating a birthday & our server was incredibly attentive.
… moreJessie Fox
We went here for a work function and the service was soooooo slow. We got there at 7:30pm and finally got served our meals at 10:00pm.
The food was ok, but nothing special. I had the Caesar salad with capers, which was very interesting. The capers were dried and way too salty. I love capers, but these were not very good, and there were a ton on the salad. It was very bland. I feel fresh capers would have been better on the salad.
I also had the maple glazed halibut. It sounded way better then it was. It was dry, and there was no visible glaze on it.
The drinks, however, were delicious. I highly recommend the Golden Hour.
I do not think I will return again. It is way too expensive for what you actually get, and there are cheaper places that have way better food and faster service.
… moreThe food was ok, but nothing special. I had the Caesar salad with capers, which was very interesting. The capers were dried and way too salty. I love capers, but these were not very good, and there were a ton on the salad. It was very bland. I feel fresh capers would have been better on the salad.
I also had the maple glazed halibut. It sounded way better then it was. It was dry, and there was no visible glaze on it.
The drinks, however, were delicious. I highly recommend the Golden Hour.
I do not think I will return again. It is way too expensive for what you actually get, and there are cheaper places that have way better food and faster service.
Hailey Owens
Went here for the first time for dinner. The atmosphere was great and the food was even better! Our server did a wonderful job as well. Would highly recommend for a nice dinner
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