Tacoma’s premier waterfront restaurant, the Lobster Shop, 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.Tacoma’s premier waterfront restaurant, the Lobster Shop, 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.
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Diana D.

08/05/2018

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My husband and I went last night (Saturday). The restaurant was very busy (as expected on a Saturday night). We ordered drinks in the bar while waiting for our table, and my dirty martini was not good at all even after the bartender made two attempts. I gave up and just ordered wine with dinner. Our appetizer (the calamari) was very good. However, my dinner was not so good. The crab cakes (which were so so) were the only warm items on my plate; the broccoli and rice were lukewarm when I was served and at half-way through my dinner they were cold. Through all this, our server was great, however. The restaurant is very pricy and for the money we paid for dinner I expected good food and drinks, I was very disappointed in both. We've eaten at The Lobster Shop before and really enjoyed everything, so I was very surprised at the poor quality last night.

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nfiniti03

06/13/2008

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Classic NW Fare

I've only been for the Sunday breakfast/brunch buffet, and I was pleasantly surprised at the seafood selection. Casual atmosphere, great location on the water, and outdoor tables if the weather permits. Gets pretty busy on Sundays, so I suggest making reservations, especially if it's a holiday (Mother's/Father's Day). They were also gracious to my party - we had a group of about 12+ people, including a couple lively children, and although I felt bad for having to chase a 2-year-old around other guests' mean stares, the staff did not make us feel out of place, and even accomodated us by allowing us to continue our mini-event on the deck after our reservation was up.

My husband and I will be returning to check out the evening scene!

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hilohattie

12/16/2007

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Best Lobster

If you like lobster, this is the greatest place in Pierce County. They also have a wonderful Sunday morning buffet-just don't eat the week before so you stay within your calories for the week!

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BBB Rating
A+
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Hours
Regular Hours
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Extra Phones

Fax: 253-752-9640

Phone: 253-927-1513

Phone: 253-617-1907

Payment method
amex, discover, mastercard, visa
Neighborhood
North End
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The Lobster Shop at Commencement Bay

The Lobster Shops

Lobstershop Restaurant

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Categories
American Restaurants, Banquet Halls & Reception Facilities, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Restaurants, Caterers, Family Style Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants, Steak Houses
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Cuisines: Family Style, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch, Caterers, American, Seafood, Steakhouse

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