Food was great, lobster can either be hot or cold you just have to ask for it Connecticut for hot or Maine for cold, (did a little research before hand). Service was great quick and easy right to the table to them politely telling me about it. The ambience was great the music was fitting to the overall vibe and I loved the food, Would go back for sure! read more

Lobster West - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great lobster roll, clam chowder, and mac + cheese. Ali was amazing, took care of us very well! Thank you! Aloha

I've never had a lobster roll like the one from Lobster West. The bread had the perfect crispiness with a buttery garlic flavor while still being fluffy, and the lobster was so flavorful and tender. They give you plenty of lobster too! I'm really glad I got my husband his own order and a mac and cheese too because both were so good. I ordered it to go and received it promptly. They also have a designated lot, which makes it super convenient. The restaurant was clean, and I like how they have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's in downtown Encinitas, which makes it perfect for beachgoers. read more

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Oh wow, what a disappointment. I used to absolutely love this place. They had one of the best lobster rolls around. I'm not sure what happened, but this time the bread was stale and the lobster had almost no flavor. It was such a letdown compared to how good it used to be. I really hope this was just an off day, because it definitely wasn't the quality I remember. . read more

Basically I always come to Lobster West when I'm in the area! The food is great and the inside is so cute! Service varies but our server today was amazing! I tried the new crab mac and cheese today, which also comes in a lobster version. Definitely not disappointed!! read more

Lobster West - Crab mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

The food was great, the lobster roll was definitely the best thing out of the bunch. The lobster mac was on the heavier side so I'd recommend only getting it if you're able to really eat. The New England Clam Chowder was a nice add on since it helped balance the flavor of everything else. read more

Lobster West - Lobster Roll (Boss), Lobster Mac, Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great lobster rolls and fresh ingredients! Everything tasted delicious, the service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Lobster West - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

I keep coming back to Lobster West for the specialty seafood rolls. Raised in Maryland, crab meat has always been a favorite of mine and I must say Lobster West has the BEST crab roll I've tasted. The amount of crab meat was always perrrfect. Their freshly baked artisan bread always have a niiice crisp and lightly dressed with butter. The sides (baked beans & coleslaw) are an excellent complement to my roll. More added yummyiness!! The ambiance was very casual making it a good spot for a quick bite or a relaxed meal. The staff were laid-back and friendly at the same time being efficient. Everytime I'm there, I appreciated their customer service. Definitely recommend it! read more

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Stopped by for a belated Mother's Day with daughter, my wife's favorite lobster roll. I tried the new lobster and Mac &cheese dish and was disappointed in the flavor or just in general the combination. The way that this dish was presented, the lobster did not add anything to what is a good mac & cheese, but actually distracted from it. Definitely will not recommend this dish to anyone. Other than that, everything else was great. Lobster was perfect, the bisque was as well and is usually always consistent. The baked beans remind me of camping and eating them from the can. My daughter thinks Lobster West makes the best coleslaw, but that's not my opinion. I taste something bitter in it and it's one of the few coleslaw's that I actually don't like. Go figure, same genetics and two different opinions. It's always good to keep that fact in mind for reviews. Plenty of parking and Customer Service Service was good. Seating is both inside and outside so you get a good view of Main Street. Enjoy. read more

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Fresh, buttery lobster rolls with amazing flavor and friendly service. Highly recommend!

This is our go-to spot whenever we're in San Diego. We love their lobster rolls, lobster bisque, and clam chowder. Everything is always super fresh and delicious! The service is friendly, and we always make a point to stop by whenever we're in town. read more

Lobster West - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Best lobster rolls in San Diego! Always need to come here whenever I'm in town. Easy access near Encinitas beach, can't beat it.

The service was outstanding and Ali was knowledgeable and guest first!!! The portions were generous and outstanding!! Thank you for taking me back to Block Island!! read more

Lobster West - Lobster and Crab mini roll - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

FIRE. Portions are impressive. Quality service and rolls!!!! Open seating and food delivery is prompt.

A no service seat yourself restaurant with a ordering stand. When paying they ask for 18%,20%,25% tip. Get your own water at the water station and bus your own table. Than after you sit down there are signs everywhere station you need to clean up after yourself. We order the lobster trio. I think it came to like $70 after tipping. The sandwiches are pretty small and the portions of lobster not it. I think you'd have to eat $150 in sandwiches to equate it to regular lunch. read more

The staff here is really friendly and kind Food is delicious. Got my lobster fix for sure. read more

Fast service, no wait. First time trying a lobster roll, it was delightful! The bread was like deep dish pizza crust (buttery and crispy). Would definitely recommend.​​ read more

We went to Lobster West after seeing it featured on a local telecast. You place your order and pay at the podium at the front of the restaurant, then sit wherever you like. You also bus your own table after you are finished eating. The restaurant is small, with a laid back atmosphere and upbeat music. The food overall was good - we ordered the Maine event (full lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls). The star of the show was definitely the bread, which was nicely toasted and buttery. The rolls are served Maine-style with cold lobster that is seasoned well. The lobster bisque, however, was a bit bland and thin. There is plenty of parking in the lot surrounding the restaurant. A bit of a quirk is that the restroom is located at the back of the restaurant and requires you to walk around the building for access. All in all, Lobster West was a nice stop for a quick eat. read more

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Been hearing about this place for years and I was in the area for an appointment, so decided to spot by. I oredered the regular lobster roll on gluten free bread (additional $3.5) and a side of coleslaw and drink for additional $5. Service is ordering at the door and they bring it to you. Spending more than $30 on a lobster roll and coleslaw and drink you think that it would be more sizable and the coleslaw cup full, but the cup was only 3/4 full. When he brought out the food I had a shocked Pikachu face. I even asked out loud if the normal one was larger and said this was tiny. I was expecting more for the price. $$$$ for what you get. I wanted to really love this place. :( read more

Lobster West - Gluten free lobster roll - small - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Wow!! High hopes, I guess too high. Small roll!! Similae to a hotdog size. The lobster was overcooked and a bit chewy but the gluten free bread was absolutely inedible. The website is wrong on the pricing, the awful gluten free bread cost $3:50!!!! I've had some bad gluten free bread over the years, but this was by far the worst!!! Hard, crumbly and tasteless. I would not recommend this to a gluten free person. Guessing for $30 they could do better!! read more

Lobster West - Lobster Roll on Gluten Free bread - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

This was the only Lobster West location that we haven't been to, so we had to stop by when we were visiting. LOVED IT. Always have the best lobster rolls. read more

Is ok lobster west but my grandson his love is but for me is ok the place clean the people is nice

You had me at lobster! Just as delicious as I remember it! This place is so good and warm lobster roll on a golden toasted buttery roll always hits the spot. They have a private parking lot so you aren't searching for parking. read more

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Delicious lobster roll, clam chowder, and crab roll! Everything was so yummy! Location was right on the strip near some other cool places! read more

Lobster West - Lobster Roll - Classic & Baked Beans - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Our absolute favorite spot in Encinitas. Lobster Bisque is beyond amazing and the lobster rolls are so the best!

First off, stale smell, no greeting upon entry. 1 server, busy when we saw him. Polite but not interested. This is typically our go too along with La Jolla. Unfortunately very poor quality meats, mostly flat claw meat not really any other pieces very greasy bun. Had 1 lobster, 1 crab, very bland meat except for the heavy salt and pepper on top. Clam chowder, no clams, very mushy potatoes. No longer a recommendation unfortunately. I'm assuming new owner or manager. Disappointed and bummed. hope it turns around. read more

Used to be good. Have been coming here for years. Last couple though, has gone down hill. Or perhaps it's that there are just better lobster rolls everywhere else. Bread stale, lobster very mediocre, self serve water smells like mildew. Lobster to bread ratio is weak. Please get things under control. There is a lot of potential here, but laziness with quality control and high prices is going to put you out of business one day. In the bright side, the servers are nice. read more

I love lobster but this place in Encinitas is not a great representation of what lobster is all about. I did pay $9.60 for 1.2 oz and it was chalky and flavorless. read more

Lobster West - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Was blessed to be invited here with a gift card. Ordered a cup of Clam Chowd'a! Very good!! (Young man forgot to give me oyster crackers) but he did when I asked if they had any. Went CT style for the roll. Have been to Boston, and CT for New England authentic, this was the best in the west. Remember our Lob's have know claws here in SD, so when I saw that on my roll, it made me happy. Slaw was a side and it was perfect slaw. read more

Lobster West - Looking for people I may know... - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

#ThankYou for another year of great lobster rolls! Always a treat coming here for take-away and then picnicking at Moon Light Beach. read more

Lobster West - "Order Here" - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Had a craving for crab cakes. And I'm talking real crab cakes heree-- I don't want to be paying for bread crumbs and cakey coatings. I want CRAB!! This spot didn't disappoint. The crab was naturally sweet and the seasons were light. I like it with the lemon juice on top, but I think they need to give more tartar sauce. The mixed lettuce I really didn't care for. I'm not sure why it came with a salad, I think another crab cake would have been nice. This lettuce wasn't even the good lettuce -- it was spikey and bitter. (I might be born in the year of the rabbit, but I am not a rabbit!). There was NO dressing on it, what??? We had to order at the front of the establishment, there were already utensils and napkins on the table. It was a clean place, there were little signs reminding you that you had to bus your table. So this is a pretty casual place. They also have lobster rolls which my aunt said were delicious and graciously filled. The bread was nicely toasted and buttered. The lobster was freshly taken from the shells. She also had the clam chowder and while she couldn't finish it...she added the fallen lobster bits from her roll to the chowder. Pop. Mind blown! This is a good spot for lunch, recommend it! read more

Lobster West - Lobster Roll Boss - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Came here for lunch and it was disappointing. We were excited to try the lobster rolls and the chowder/bisque. The food was not fresh and the lobster was cold, like it had been left over from the night before. The chowder was thin and the lobster bisque tastes it came from a can additionally, it was cold as well. read more

Got the BOSS, good portion of lobster, well buttered roll. Very tasty. Also had the Clam Chowder, very solid. read more

Ordered one Classic with two sides, one Boss with two sides, one Boss with ice tea, and one clam chowder. Total was almost $120, and my own mistake I gave 15% tip to bring the final price to almost $140. With that price I was expecting a pretty substantial meal, or at least decent size rolls instead of tiny hotdog buns. The food itself is 3.5 stars max, but the crazy price tag, even for California standard, brings it to 2 stars (that I'm being generous again after that 15% tip). read more

The lobster rolls at Lobster West are some of my favorite food I have had in all my time in SoCal. I've been coming here for 6 years, and it truly never disappoints! The lobster is so well-seasoned, the bread is buttery and delicious, and the lobster bisque makes the perfect dipping sauce for your roll (if that is something you are into). On a past visit, my boyfriend and I got the flight of rolls (1 crab, 1 shrimp, and 1 lobster) and the flight of soups and we had one of the best meals we've ever had together. The space is fairly casual, and the people working there are very friendly. Overall a 10/10 experience every time! read more

Lobster West - Lobster Roll, Lobster Bisque - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Today's my birthday so I thought I'd treat myself. The food was good but a bit too cold so I put the meat into the bisque. Worked for me. But what got me was the girl and guy employees loudly discussing how they dislike their jobs. The guy more so. He went On and on. For over 30 minutes! Very disgruntled. Here I am wanting a peaceful nice lunch and had to hear this! Ruined it for me. read more

Came here for lunch on a Sunday, and there was no wait. You place the order then find a seat. I got the classic lobster roll with a scoop of clam chowder for the Yelp check in. It was supposed to be a free scoop, but it was just $4.50 off, so you just have to pay $0.5. The lobster roll was solid. I asked for it warm since that's my preference. They warned me that it would not be as tender if it was warmer so some pieces were a little chewier. The bread was nicely toasted and buttered. read more

Lobster West - Classic lobster roll with scoop of clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

My fiance and I stopped here while we were walking the main street of ensenada's. I haven't been here in a few years, and it was at the Coronado location. it's a fairly small inside spot, so we sat outside also because they're not dog friendly inside, and we had our dog with us. I didn't recall it being so pricey, I paid $106 for two boss lobsters in a bisque. I felt overpriced for the lack of ambiance and casual dining service, which receipts facing the parking lot. the quality of the lobster was good, but the flavor was very subpar. the bread was also significantly disappointing, I feel like the bread of a lobster roll makes or breaks the overall dish, and unfortunately, it tasted old stale and lacked tlc. the service is really nice. unfortunately, the rest of my experience was not good. I thank you got quality Lobster but the flavors are not there, the place locks Ambiance or decent environment, especially for a meal that's over $100 for two people. read more

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Holy smokes! Best classic lobster roll (no mayo) I've had! Came back here twice in three days. Three days, two people, five lobster rolls (four classic and one jumbo). Delicious. Compliments to the chef HOLY MOLY MAMA MIA (I'm Italian from the east coast) Staff is awesome too read more

Lobster West - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

We always order the lobster roll on the way from Los Angeles to San Diego. This time we ordered the crab roll and the clam chowder as well. We LOVE the crab roll. It's delicious! We love it more than the lobster roll. We also like how the clam chowder was loaded with clams. Service was fast and the place was clean. read more

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