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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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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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

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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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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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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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

Ordered the crab and shrimp roll mini sampler with a cup of clam chowder and it was AMAZING! Came out fast and it was hot and delicious. The cup size is a good portion of clam chowder and it came with lots of oyster crackers which I appreciated. The guy working the front Saturday afternoon was working hard! read more

An amazing place to satisfy cravings for a good Lobster Roll is Lobster West. This very approachable casual stop has a friendly menu for lobster, crab, and shrimp. There is a sampler plate for the adventurous and a combo selection for the valued conscious. A Yelp check-in will also get you a delicious cup of chowder. read more

First time customer. I got the A"Boss." $32. Honestly, one of the worst lobster rolls I've ever eaten. I asked for it warm with the mayo on the side. First time around mayo all over it. Second try the lobster was stone cold with congealed butter on it. Lobster was dried out, no flavor. Won't be back. I was still hungry so I went next door. Food and service was awesome there, just saying... read more

As always an amazing stop on our road trips! I can't say enough, this place does not disappoint! I e been to all 3 locations now and love them. If you're in Encinitas though, stop by! Bella was super friendly and helpful and the food is delish! Try the Maine event! You won't regret it. The best lobster roll on the west coast, heck maybe amywhe read more

Succulent lobster rolls just a few blocks from the beach! The lobster rolls here are the real deal. As real as they can be for Cali that is. Shipped from the icy waters of Maine since Cali can't have it all and lobsters don't enjoy our warm waters. On my first visit years ago I chose the Connecticut style roll (half size) that came with slightly sweet & warm lobster meat, butter and spices on a perfectly toasted bun. Also ordered lobster bisque which was decadent & flavorful. I've been back many times and usually just get a lobster roll. Sizes vary from classic, to epic (double meat) and Boss (50% more meat). Very casual spot where you order at the counter. I so appreciate all the outdoor seating where you can enjoy your food with that cool ocean breeze. Did I mention there's plenty of FREE parking? In the plaza and on the street. read more

Lobster West - Epic lobster roll. Always a must when in the area. - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Craving for a Lobster Roll and desiring to find a new establishment to fill my craving, I set my sights on Lobster West. Being in Encinitas, California it gave me the opportunity to take the Porsche out for a long drive on a Interstate 76 which is a great highway for dropping the top, and cruising under the sun! The drive was extremely slow and long due to a huge accident on the freeway leading to I76 which really put the pressure on intended prize at the end of the journey, and I was ready for a mouth watering Lobster Roll and a cold brew. Upon arriving I parked my vehicle and strolled over to Lobster West to discover it's a small establishment with indoor as well as outdoor seating and we were able to order and be seating immediately. I ordered the "Boss" Lobster Roll combo which comes with two sides of your choice ( Kettle chips, and Iced Tea) and my wife chose the Dueling Combo which consist of a small Lobster Roll and a small Crab Roll and two sides (Kettle chips, and Iced Tea). For the Yelp "Check-in" you will receive a complimentary bowl of crab,oyster lobster soup (smile). As for the taste and level of enjoyment I experienced while consuming my "Boss" Lobster Roll which was packed with fresh lobster; I would say that it was absolutely delicious, but a total shock to my taste buds when I realized the lobster was extremely chilled! It was a shock to my senses when I looked at the perfectly toasted roll and then took a bite to discover the protein was was freshly plucked from the Arctic Circle! I have had a lot of Lobster Rolls, with a side of fresh drawn butter, and they were all warm if not hot sandwiches with crisp fries. As for my rating; it is based on the cold presentation, and the absence of craft, draft beer to accompany my meal. Bottled beer is not fails in comparison to a crisp, cold pint paired with a delicious sandwich. Aside from these shortcomings, the meal was delicious! I will visit in the future but I will probably get my Lobster Roll to go, and place it in my air fryer (smile). Great customer service, relaxing casual atmosphere, and delicious seafood! Totally recommend. read more

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The food was great! They give a good amount of seafood on each rolls. The rolls are soft on the inside but perfectly toasted and buttered. We also had lobster bisque. The flavor was good but on the thick side and just warm. They probably heat to serve and didn't heat it up enough. We were the only ones in the place and the server never came to check on us. We had to peek in the kitchen twice to talk to someone. The ambiance was ok. Just like any other order at the counter and take a number place. Go to the restroom ahead of time, or you'll need to walk all the way around the building to use one. read more

I was out running errands in Encinitas and I wanted something quick to eat. I remembered i had a $5 off coupon so I stopped here. I went to the stand in the front of the restaurant to order but was told I had to order online. The host asked what I wanted and proceeded to get my order started whilst I navigated the online order process. After a short wait I had my order. I don't eat lobster often but I get a craving every so often. The spot always fills that need. Buttered toast with chunks of lobster. So good. A bit pricy but less than some of the other places and lobster is expensive!! Definitely my go to place for lobster rolls read more

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We originally found Lobster West at their Coronado location. We fell in love with the food there but have since tried a couple of other locations based on our travel plans. We decided to try the Encinitas location both in to SD and also on the way home. The food quality was on point. The classic lobster rolls were buttery delicious. The clam chowder was just as delicious as the rolls. Definitely a strong recommendation for anyone wanting that lobster roll experience. The parking here is definitely much easier compared to the La Jolla or Coronado locations. read more

Lobster West - Classic lobster rolls with a bowl of clam chowder in the background - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

We absolutely love Lobster West. Our first stop as soon as we're in the area! Today we ordered a Shrimp Roll, a Lobster Roll Boss, and a Crab Roll Boss. Fresh, light lunch and tasty as usual. read more

Lobster West - A Shrimp Roll, a Lobster Roll Boss, and a Crab Roll Boss. - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

I dont often leave bad reviews. I have been coming here for 10 years. It was a treat to eat their buttery crisped bread with fresh lobster but this last time we went the cole slaw was old and the oil on the buns had a horrible bitter after taste. We ate it because we were hungry and in a hurry to drive a long distance but had we known we could have asked them to make new rolls we would have. We were offered some soup coupons for a return but after spending over $23 per roll for 5 people this didn't seem right. Now my sister just told me she felt ill afterwards. I don't know what happened to this place. read more

Came here on a Monday around noon and ordered food to go to eat at our campsite in Doheny. We got the Maine event, which consisted of their Lobster Roll, Crab Roll and Shrimp Roll. Each sandwich was cut in half, perfect for sharing and getting to try a bit of everything! My favorite of the three was of course the lobster roll, which was full of large chunks sweet fresh lobster meat. We also got a bowl of New England clam chowder, which was steaming hot and delicious. Tip: always check in on Yelp (which I forgot to, doh!) as they offer a free scoop of soup! read more

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Delicious! Fast no frills, very nice pleasant service. Ordered the Boss (medium) lobster roll with 2 sides. And the clam chowder. The lobster roll was very tasty by California standards. Lobster meat was decent quality and tasted fresh. The beans and cole slaw sides were good too, only $3.50 additional. We also really liked the clam chowder. Service was very nice and friendly, didn't wait long at all to get our food. Easy pleasant experience. read more

Lobster West - Lobster Roll Boss 2 sides New England Baked Beans House Made Coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

We decided to get takeout for our 32nd anniversary at Lobster West in Encinitas to take to the beach. The "Boss" lobster rolls were melt in your mouth delicious! . We sat down at Cardiff Reef and enjoyed the sunset while eating our favorite food. Thank you Lobster West! read more

Today i had the best experience at the lobster west! omid really took care of me! i was tired so he took the time to see how my day was i told him i was coming from Temecula an i was down here for business and it was my first time ever being here. i think i found my favorite restaurant out here i highly recommended to everyone to visit , good clam chowder soup and lobster roll was yummy and fresh . read more

This place doesn't look like much when you're driving by but let me tell ya, if you get the chance to stop you should. This is the best lobster roll I've ever had. It was very peppery and with a squeeze of lemon it was perfect. I also got the soup flight and out of the 3, the New England clam chowder was my favorite. The bisque was a bit too lobstery for my liking. This was about a $45 experience but I will say, I could have left full from the boss lobster combo alone. I will be dreaming of this place until I can come back again read more

Lobster West - Soup sampler - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

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