The best lobster and steak, cooked perfectly. Nice and helpful staff. My wife and I would go back.

I hadn't been to The Lobster Pot in about a year. I suppose restaurants can change in a year. Unfortunately, so can your opinion of them. The Margarett Red Zin was decent--slightly peppery and fruity without being too sweet. The crab cake had good flavor, although it wasn't as chunky as I prefer, and the bottled-tasting remoulade didn't help. The Caprese salad seemed to have been introduced to balsamic and olive oil of rather questionable quality. The linguine with chopped clams, garlic, olive oil, parsley and Parmesan arrived less than warm, and the flavors never quite got acquainted. The grilled Mahi Mahi, however, was the bright spot. Well prepared, with mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and cucumber salsa, finished with sweet Thai chili sauce. Good combination of flavors. We had specifically asked that the courses be served separately. We were assured they would be. They weren't. The appetizers and salads arrived together. Apparently, "separately" has become one of those words open to interpretation. Service otherwise was acceptable. But the restaurant was only about half full. That may not be a scientific measure of a restaurant's decline, but when the food and service seem to have deteriorated too, you begin to wonder. It just wasn't the same Lobster Pot I remembered. And unfortunately, I don't mean that in a good way read more

I was introducing me girlfriend to more kinds of seafood and we purchased more than half the appetizers here. Everything was INCREDIBLE! Oysters Raw were the favorite, and their cocktail, The Oyster Shooter, was just legendary. If I wasn't driving, I'd have had 5 instead of just the 1 lol! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Lobster Pot - Steamed Clams, Peppered Ahi Tuna, Oysters Rockefeller, Crab Cakes, Raw Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Disappointing the crab dip was different than previous and the lobster appetizer was extremely fishy

Our server last night was hilarious! Definitely made the experience that much more enjoyable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat on the patio and enjoyed the nice weather, while eating our lobster rolls and seafood platter with a side of pinot grigio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What a simple and perfect night! read more

The Lobster Pot - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

DO NOT RECOMMEND..... As a black and brown family I would not recommend. Server was very unhappy. When we got to our table we didn't have any silverware but every other table did. Once we got our chewy calamari server never checked in with us. Gave us a kids menu without crayons. The tequila drink tasted like alka seltzer but our sever didn't ask us so she wouldn't know. After feeling disrespected enough I finally signaled for a bus boy to bring out the manager because my sever was MIA. The manager came over and the server as well, but the server had the snobbiest attitude. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was also guest staring and one guest screamed racism and then every other word was quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wouldn't say the establishment was racist but I would say it was my first time and I know not to go back. read more

Shrimp platter was very good, as were the fries, never received Cole Slaw that came with dinner, Server was new but was very pleasant and tried very hard to give us good service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was very loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

THE single worse seafood (that's a stretch) restaurant I've ever been to in NE Ohio. Don't waste your hard earned money on this overpriced tavern. Made the mistake of ordering a lobster roll (cough). [[HIGHLIGHT]]It came with cold (like the interior of the place) soggy fries.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We were a group of 7 with one child on 4/11/26 out on the patio. Our server was a new employee and was Excellent,( great training) she was attentive yet not bothersome. Food ,was the best seafood in the area, portions were large, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was inviting and pleasant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Definitely returning. Thanks for a great time and dinner with my family read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Busy restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They accommodated our party well. The Fish fry was amazing with big portions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere and pleasant wait staff![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good selection of fish and seafood! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place! Super cute place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sat at the bar. Had two espresso martinis. They were wonderful. Had a few apps and everything was to die for. Had firecracker shrimp, crab cakes and calamari. Literally stumbled into this place by mistake, but I will definitely be back on purpose. Can't wait to come in and try dinner. My bartender was one of the nicest bartenders I've had in a long time will definitely be back. read more

Food was overpriced and they forgot an order of oysters. They also did not give me 3 shrimps on my entree yet they were gonna charge me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]More like a pickup place than a restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great food portions for the price. Lobster Newburgh was so good and filling. The crab legs were not that great I'd give those a C. But everything else we had was very good; warm bread service, surf and turn, salads and the lobster buque was pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great customer service and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

New Restaurant alert Well new location. Does anyone remember the Lobster Pot? Well did you know they opened in Willoughby Hills. I remember loving this restaurant and was so sad when it closed. I was driving down SOM Center and said is that the Lobster Pot. It surely was- reservations made for my Friday business dinner. It was such a lovely night in Cleveland that we sat on the patio. So I really did not go in the inside of the restaurant. It was not crowded at all on a Friday night. We ordered shrimp, snow crab, the emerald plate, we all had salads. I finished my meal of with key lime pie. Oh my gosh the food was incredible. Why did no one tell me this restaurant was opened back up. The seafood was so fresh cooked to perfection. As much as I love seafood I should have known about this place. And the prices very reasonable. I had a drink, salad, shrimp, snow crab, haddock and dessert for under $50. That is a win. My rating for this restaurant 9 out of 10. Let me know if you check this place out #angelawynnett read more

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The best perch in the city!! A little pricey but well Worth it and all of their entrees are big enough to share The shrimp pasta is enough for 4!! Drinks are reasonably priced Service is great read more

The single worst meal of my dining experience was served at The Lobster Pot. Instead of fried fish, I was served a fried fish portion that contained one "item" that consisted solely of a breaded clump of fish scales. Just the scales, no fish at all. Their response was to remove it from the bill after some argument that "that's impossible", even when shown the "item". We will NEVER return. read more

We went on Saturday 9/13 having not been here in years and looking for something different and a seafood specialty restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering I couldn't help but notice it was not busy, for it being 7pm on a Saturday I was surprised.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looking around it was well appointed with artwork and lobsters in tanks however the aged, faded tvs were a disappointment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were seated quickly and a waiter soon after, he reaked of cigarettes and the gruff voice confirmed that his addiction was a greater priority than our health, by exposing us to his third hand smoke particles I was offended. Though his service and menu knowledge was professional the overwhelming stench zapped all of our considerations for any future business. The menu options were diverse and creative, entrees were terrific but it's all for naught as the experience has caused us to question all standards of the business. It's sad that 1 persons addiction can nuke an entire business. read more

Alyssa checks in at the perfect time and we are never without! She is great!! Friendly, attentive and attentive - we will be back!!

Service was great. The food was just ok. I got the Caesar salad, I wouldn't get it again, but it was definitely better than some places, but I expected more out of this place. I shouldn't have since it only has 3 1/2 Yelp stars. Lobster bisque was very disappointing. I didn't return it, but I should have. I only ate half of it, It was gelatinous cream like a can soup. I wish I had better words . It had a few pieces of lobster which is nice, which tasted good but the actual soup wasn't good. They did give you Sherry, which did make it better for me. The walleye was just OK the tartar sauce I didn't like, it had a very strong pickle flavor and the coleslaw after adding lemon to it tasted better. I'm sorry to say I won't be coming back. read more

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My partner and I had heard about this restaurant being touted as a must visit for the Cleveland area. From the videos that we saw, the menu and food looked promising so we decided to give it a go. Host was pleasant, and our server, Jack, had positive energy and vibes to spare. Jack was excellent for us. My partner had the lobster bisque which they enjoyed. I trust their opinion on it as I don't delve in the bisqueness often. We also tried the stuffed mushrooms which were quite good. Stuffing was similar to crab cake. My partner is an aficionado of crab cakes, as they came from crabland aka Maryland. The surf n' turf that they ordered was reported to me as delicious. I had the scallops and a lobster tail add-on. Scallops were big and made me want to make my own scallop farm at home. Alas, that is not in the cards. Lobster treated our taste buds well, certainly worth it. We will be back again some day to try other parts of the menu! read more

Stopped by the Lobster Pot for the Happy Hour menu. Located near the intersection of SOM Center and Chardon Roads. As I headed in I noted they have a nice sized front patio that will be nice in the summer. Once inside you have a good sized dining room and a bar area. The decor is nautical, but restrained with the big items being the large show fish tank and the lifeboat in the dining area. The Happy Hour menu is only available in the bar area, but it seems quite a few people have figured out that the Happy Hour is a good deal as the bar and the bar tables are almost full at 4pm on a rainy Wednesday. Service at the bar table was by regular servers and the waiter I had was very good, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. On Wednesdays and Thursdays Happy Hour is available when the restaurant is open. The Happy Hour menu features a nice assortment of dishes at $7 each, oysters are $2 each and shrimp are $1 each. They also offer discounts on drinks and wine. I ordered the fried calamari and the fried haddock po boy. The food came out in about 10 minutes, well prepared and were good sized portions. The fried calamari were fresh rings of squid, breaded and perfectly fried; crunchy outside, tender inside. Presented with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a nice garlic aioli, this was a really well prepared version; about the only thing I might change would be to add some extra spice to the breading. The haddock sandwich was actually two fillets batter fried and served in split buns with coleslaw and a spicy aioli. The fish was excellent if a bit messy to eat. I will be back to Lobster Pot to try more of the menu. Overall a good representation of a seafood restaurant, food and service were both good. If you are in the Willoughby area and looking for some good eats check out the Lobster Pot. read more

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Food and service is always good here. Our server could not have been sweeter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is a little dated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decorations are what I'd call "Boardwalk Crabshack Noire" but I don't go there to look at the art on the wall anyway.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Dined here the other night. Unfortunately for our almost $400 bill (3 adults 1 kid) it was not great. The crab was sad looking with dark spots and not one piece came out whole. I had to ask twice for my side. It finally came out with the dessert. For the price you would think there would be bread service like any other high end restaurant. Unfortunately we won't be back for that low quality and price. read more

Food was decent but a little bit over priced for what you get I know several different seafood restaurants that I could go to and spend the same may be a little bit less than what I paid for a mediocre dinner read more

My wife and I decided to go here for a third year anniversary and it was amazing. This restaurant looks amazing and has a really nice ambience. love the tall ceilings and architect inside the building. Was really nice and amazing when above and beyond to make my anniversary amazing . Onto the best part the fool we ordered the Delmonico steak, which was a 10 out of 10 the scallops Oh my God to die for the and mushrooms, breath taken. I had to lump crab cake for an appetizer, and that was the start of how I knew the food was gonna be delicious. I would definitely visit again thank you very much for the amazing service and delicious food. read more

The Lobster Pot - The entry! - Seafood Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

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The food and service was incredible. Scottie was outstanding! Will definitely be coming back!

My husband and I stopped in The Lobster Pot on a whim after work, and we're so glad we did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place felt warm and welcoming. It was clean, cozy and had that relax seafood vibe that just makes you feel like you're in the right spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We both enjoyed our meals very much. My husband had the pecan-crusted grouper and I had the new England seafood boil. We talked about what to get next time. Our server was fantastic-attentive, friendly, and professional without being overbearing. We'll definitely be coming back soon. A hidden gem in Willoughby for seafood lovers! read more

The two ladies working as hosts need to get their ish together. Period. Went there for our anniversary with reservations and had to repeat that I had reservations three times while those two knuckleheads refused to even look up at us at ANY given point while they talked over who was getting what tables. The brunette basically thinks her ish doesn't stink. Anyhow, got past that. The food was pretty good overall. The shrimp on the shrimp platter were greasy but can't complain too much otherwise. Our waiter was WAAAAAAAAY over the top with the enthusiasm. Waaaaay over the top. Like he's selling something on an infomercial. Stop it, dude. read more

Absolutely terrible service at the bar and I'm one of only four. It would have been nice to be asked how is the chowder? The chowder was wayyyy to salty. The service inattentive. The prices high. I'm cutting my losses and ordering nothing more. read more

I just had an excellent dinner here. Snow crab was excellent, fresh, easy to crack. Side of Brussels sprout were cooked just right with an excellent sauce. Cocktail was also mixed the way I like it. Zero complaints, I'll be back. read more

Excellent yellow fin tuna - finally found a place to do it right. Large portion and tender. Our table ordered oysters, crab, lobster ravioli, lobster bisque- all food was very good. Good service. We went early evening so the noise level was still low. read more

The Lobster Pot - Yellow fin tuna - Seafood Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Some times ok sometimes Arthur teachers was better.high pricees.servive is no better then average.

Overall, I decided that a review of 3 stars would be appropriate for this establishment. Frankly this is a gracious rating still. If it was my usual method of rating the restaurant would get only a 2.6 from me overall. Allow me to explain: Food: 5/5 Overall, fantastic! Had the Mariner's Mate platter and it was delicious. Salad was very fresh and warm bread was served before meal. Enjoyed some of the hush puppies as an appetizer. The sauce that comes with them is truly amazing. The sauce was a bit of spicy and creamy, very pleasant! My broiled haddock and shrimp was truly fantastic. Very well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The scallops were so juicy and it was just a blast of seafood flavor that is hard to encounter so far away from the oceans. Ambiance: 5/5 Somewhat dimly lit, but I was a big fan of the lobster and fish tanks in the restaurant. Lots of aquatic decor on the wall. Giant swordfish and boats. The A\C was also very strong! The temperature was pretty cold, but I like it that way. Indoor and outdoor seating. Somewhat hidden in a plaza of other buisinesses. Service: 3/5 I'm sorry, It just wasn't there. The service here was just unacceptable. We had to ask for our own pitchers of drinks because they were so slow to refill. The waiter was not personable and she seemed overworked. Forgot to bring soup for two members of my party. Meals came out at different times. It was just poor. Our waitress had indoor and outdoor tables, how is that efficient? I'm just disappointed that such a fine meal was tarnished with sub par service. Prices were somewhat expensive, but overall not too bad for the foods provided. I would recommend this place to others, but with hesitation. Service needs to improve to get a 5 star experience. They had the capability to be so great! But they failed, miserably. Should've grabbed our waitresses name. We had a party of 9 and it felt like she just slopped us through because she automatically takes out a 20% tip for 9 or more. read more

The Lobster Pot - Fries included as a side for the Mariner's Mate - Seafood Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

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This restaurant is open and is taking good precautions by having plastic dividers up between the booths. For the tables in the middle, they are using every other table accommodate the 6 foot requirements. Service a food was great. The crab dip for appetizers was wonderful. The whole lobster and filet were excellent and cooked to perfection. Best steak I ever had! You will need reservations for Friday and Saturday dining. read more

The Lobster Pot - Crab dip - Seafood Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Great food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pleasant atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good service, and very friendly. Would recommend to all my friends.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place needs a makeover it is very outdated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the calamari fried it was like chewing rubber bands. My husband ordered the Walleye fried, while well battered and crispy they do season their fish or at least not on the dayof our visit. The waiter was good. read more

The lobster and other seafood is fresh, fresh! The staff is efficient and very accommodating. This place delivers a sure thing delicious seafood dinner! read more

The crab legs had very little meat in them, the shellfish were overcooked. For the price a little disappointing.

It's been hit or miss for us. We've been going for years and lately the fish quality has been a lottery. Last night I had the pecan crusted grouper and it was terrible. My daughter had the fish fry haddock and the fish itself was very good but breading was over salted and super greasy. It's possible their shellfish is better but I'm a white fish guy. I've had good luck in the past but I'm losing my confidence lately. read more

Service was okay but the food was terrible. Had the mussels and a lobster roll. i love sea food, but we couldn't finish our food bc it tasted that bad read more