my first time eating here. The service was amazing! We arrived right before closing (3 minutes before) We didn't know that it was closing until after we ordered. The gentleman who took our order was so nice. he was polite and helpful and patient. Even the guy in the back was super nice and patient. The food was good. But the service was spectacular! read more

Stopped by for a scrumptious lobster roll. Since we don't get lobster rolls often, we opted for the Boss, which comes with 4.5 oz of meat (vs 3 oz for the Classic. We also got the flight of all 3 soups, which is served in Scoop sizes. Overall the food was delish. Lobster rolls was legit. The meat was fresh and plump. The brioche is done just like in Maine. We liked the chowder and the bisque but the crab soup was our least favorite. The service was courteous and prompt. We'd definitely come back next time we're in town and in the mood for some lobster! read more

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Came here on a Tuesday evening around 6pm. Not crowded at all. Got lucky and found street parking right away. Ordered couple "classic" lobster rolls. Lobster tasted nice and fresh (firm, sweet). The roll was warm & buttery. Almost too much bread-to-lobster ratio but for the price I think it is very reasonable nowadays. (Family owned so that's huge plus - quality & value over profit for sure) Tried their lobster bisque which we found to be too rich initially. We thinned it out with some water and it actually tasted pretty good lol. (To us anyways) The gentleman working the register was very friendly and gave our kiddos a free bag of chips Would definitely come back again and maybe splurge for the "boss" +$10 for extra the lobster meat next time! read more

Our first stop in Coronado was at Lobster west and it definitely satisfied my craving. I got a crab roll with chips and slaw on the side. Make sure you get a side of their lemon tarragon aioli on the side! Our food came out very quick and staff was friendly. Love the beachy vibe. The only thing I would change is to maybe make it easier to order sides. I just would like one side but you have to choose two for an extra charge. (Bonus points because I saw the staff constantly checking food temps and cleaning) read more

Lobster West - Crab rolls, we split the combo sides - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Actually found this place on Yelp after wanting to try a lobster roll close to home. The space itself is clean, casual, and has that beachy, laid back vibe. Staff were friendly and helpful, even during a bit of a rush. Only downfall was that I had to stand and wait for a table to open up for a while, even with people sitting at tables that weren't dining there, they were just waiting for their food to go. The lobster itself tasted fresh and buttery, and you definitely get that rich, satisfying flavor you're hoping for. The bread was soft with a nice toast on it, which pulled everything together. That being said...for the price, I was expecting just a little more. The portion felt a bit on the lighter side, and I found myself wishing there was more lobster packed in there. Still, it hit the spot and I'd come back when I'm craving a good lobster roll without having to go somewhere super fancy or far. Overall: good food, nice vibe, just slightly pricey for what you get. But then again it's lobster and crab so expect to spend a little. read more

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the employees are always kind when i go and they answer any and all questions. not cheap but i wouldn't say overly expensive for la jolla. they have great options, along with yummy chips and your basic sodas! small seating area but have always found a seat and it's great to people watch. read more

Lobster West - mini lobster rolls - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Always fresh lobster rolls and good vibes by the Coast. Customer Service was excellent. Thank you Ollie read more

Lobster West - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing lobster & crab rolls + family-owned gem! I had such a great experience at Lobster West. You can really tell it's a family-owned restaurant that takes pride in their food and service. Everything felt welcoming, fresh, and made with care. I ordered the lobster roll and crab roll, and both were delicious--super flavorful, fresh, and packed with seafood. The portions were very reasonable, and for the quality you're getting, the price felt really fair. The biggest surprise for me was the clam chowder--it was seriously so good that I ended up ordering a second portion because I couldn't get enough. Creamy, rich, and full of flavor. Overall, Lobster West is an awesome spot if you want fresh seafood, generous portions, and great value. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Lobster West - Lobster and Crab Roll with Clam Cowder - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

We were grabbing lunch in La Jolla and Lobster West was one of our stops. We've only had lobster rolls at one other spot in La Jolla so we decided to try this restaurant out to compare. - PARKING - Street parking, be mindful of any time limitations or metered parking! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Small seating area on the patio/deck outside, and 1-2 small tables inside. We went pretty close to opening, but the staff was welcoming and tended to us right away. After we ordered, it didn't take too long for the food to come out. - FOOD - Soup Trio: We wanted to get a taste of all their soups, so we opted to get the trio. I personally liked the Clam Chowder the most, then the Lobster Bisque, and then the Maryland Crab Soup. They were all delicious though! Maine Event: Similar to the soups, we also wanted to try all of the rolls. My order of preference was the Lobster Roll, then the Crab Roll, then the Shrimp Roll. I do think we could have gotten more meat on each of the rolls, but they were still good. I also enjoyed the extra side of butter as well as their special tarragon aioli they had available. - OVERALL - Pretty solid spot for seafood rolls and soup! read more

Great food and amazing customer service. It was Mother's Day and we were taking a walk down La Jolla and stopped here for lunch. I think his name was Edward or Edwin? But he gave us great customer service! Food was 4 stars but he's great service put this at 5 stars overall! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

Lobster West - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I had the clam chowder and my husband ordered the lobster roll, both were great. We sat outside under the string lights, and it was such a pretty, cozy setting. It really feels like a cute little hidden gem, and the staff was very kind and welcoming. Pro tip: if you cross the street and use the stairs to go up you can catch this sunset view ;) The only area for improvement would be the bathroom. I understand it's close to the beach, which can make upkeep challenging, but it was uncomfortable to use due to the dirty floor and lack of stocked supplies. read more

Lobster West - View from across the street :) - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

The service was very nice!! It's a small building, so you sit outside, but they bring you your food, check in on you, and really provided a nice Mother's Day lunch with my daughter... Edwin, Mia, Leo were quick with service/cooking, and that is why I asked for their names to write this review. They deserve the recognition!!! They REALLY catered to the moms today!! Thank you for making my day extra special :) read more

Lobster West - Lobster - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love this place !!! The best lobster rolls in town !! Amazing customer service is top tier read more

Great service overall! Perfect meal for a cold night! Neo and Mia were amazing servers! I got the clam chowder, it was delicious, fast service too! Come support the family business if you're in the area! read more

Lobster West - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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We stopped at this lobster spot in La Jolla with a big group, looking for a fun little snack, and decided to try their sampler which came with a lobster roll, crab roll, and shrimp roll. We also ordered the clam chowder and lobster bisque. Overall, everything was good, but I can't say it was the best. The lobster roll was decent, but I've definitely had better elsewhere. The lobster bisque was a bit disappointing since it didn't have any lobster pieces and felt a little chunky. The clam chowder lacked flavor for me, especially since I've had a lot of really great clam chowders before. That said, the rolls were lacking, however the aïoli they offered was a nice touch, we ended up using it on our bread since I felt the rolls could've used more butter and lemon or some flavor. The restaurant itself was clean and offered free water, which was a plus. They had outdoor seating both in front and along the side of the restaurant, which was great for our big group, and there was even a restroom inside, something super convenient in that area since bathrooms are hard to find when walking around. Customer service was excellent. The girls who took our orders were very friendly and helpful, so no complaints there at all. For me, it just came down to the flavors... I was hoping for a little more richness, especially in the bisque and chowder. All in all, a nice stop with good service and a clean setup, but flavor-wise, I've had better seafood spots read more

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No Fuss! Great Lobster Roll! Amazing Counter Service! Family-owned! Appealing Exterior Limited Seating! CHEERS! read more

Lobster West - Family Owned! - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you like lobster rolls, this is the place to be! I had "The Boss" with chips and beans. The lobster was bomb, but the beans were under-whelming. I washed it down with a beer. Still the superstar is the lobster! Go for the lobster! read more

I am from New England and this was one of the better lobster rolls I've had on the West Coast. Lots of lobster meat and the bisque was great.! So glad I found this place. read more

Service was great - they were friendly at the counter and super helpful. We got two Maine events, which is three rolls with the three types of seafood they offer - lobster, crab and shrimp. The BREAD ROLLS though!!! It's what makes this place SO good!!! It's toasted and buttered up to PERFECTION -- so much so that you don't need extra butter for the seafood. And what was that? A little garlicky? So good! Out of the three seafood options, I liked the crab the best. I think I'd like to try something different next time, like the lobster bisque. This is our second time here, but if I lived closer I would visit more often! 4 stars only because parking, seating and the bathroom situations aren't ideal. read more

Lobster West - Iced Tea (refillable!) - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Fast and great service!! We ordered the crab rolls and crab mac and cheese. Both were delicious but the Mac and cheese was a hit!! We will be back!! read more

Lobster West - We ordered the crab rolls and the loaded mac and cheese. Crab rolls were great but the crab mac and cheese was a HIT!! Will be back - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

The BEST lobster roll i have ever had! We went to La Jolla Cove to swim with the sea lions, and got hungry so we looked for a quick lunch. Lobster West was right down the street and the reviews were great, so we gave it a try. We ordered the combo (1 lobster roll, 1 crab roll, 1 shrimp roll) with either a side or a drink, and 1 extra lobster roll, and of course a flight of 3 soups. Let just say everything came out amazingly delicious. The seafood was very fresh and tasty, the soups warmed my heart and belly, and the workers there were nice and happy. Everything combined for a great experience. The store at La Jolla was quite small, but they have some seatings inside and outside. You could tell the stuff was good by looking at the constant line at the order register. Overall a very nice place with great food, will definitely come back when i'm in the area. read more

Lobster West - Menu - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Highly recommend the Dueling Claws! It's a taste of both worlds. These junior rolls are shareable if you don't have a big appetite. It's half a lobster roll and half a crab roll; could even be counted as a snack for two. Service was quick and plenty of seating inside, outside front, and the side. If you're in for a sweet treat, also get the chocolate Whoopie pie. I love chocolate and this treat was "not too dense". read more

Lobster West - Dueling Claws (Jr Lobster & Jr Crab) - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Service is very good here. Ambiance here in Coronado is always good. Lobster roll was delicious!

Lobster rolls were delicious!! Obviously fresh and well seasoned. We got the soup flight and the clam chowder was the best by far. A great option if you're in La Jolla. You can order online for pickup too! read more

Not coming back! This place went down from 5 stars last year for my first visit to 1 star for my 4th visit Thurs Dec 4, 2025. I came here again at the treat of my stock broker down the street at Wells Fargo Advisors. We loved it the first time. But this last time Dec 4, we both had the same opinion, which is the quality went downhill bad. This time, the lobster meat in the sandwich, which I ordered 50% more meat for $32 (during the summer it was $29) was tasteless. We both felt the lobster meat taste like it had been boiled in hot water for 3 hours to make sure all the flavor leached out and it was stringy tasteless fibers put in a sandwich without any dressing. I did tell the employee that he didn't put enough dressing and butter. The lobster meat needed salt badly, which I got and put on, but it didn't make the washed out lobster worth the price. Too bad Red Lobster left San Diego. My stock broker spent $32 plus $8 for my 8 oz of clam chowder plus tax. The clam chowder was really good but not enough to raise the lobster roll to two stars. Another reason for one star is there were three of us and only two tables on the sidewalk that sat more than two people and both those tables wobbled so badly that I had motion sickness before I got my lobster roll. It wasn't because the legs were not on even surface, it was that the post in the pedestal was loose and wobbling all over. The employee said yes he's been telling his boss about the wobbly tables but they never get fixed. So that is poor management that they serve such a bland boring expensive lobster rolls on tables that pitch and toss like lobster fishing boats in a bad storm, which I got seasick from before I even ate my lobster roll. Not coming back ! read more

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Great food! The bread is perfectly toasted with the seafood perfectly placed on top ! The lemon adds the perfect acidic to it! Just what it needs! The Maryland crab soup is so cozy and the cos law a bit sweet too! Overall really nice place and really nice staff. There's street parking all over too. read more

Lobster West - Lobster roll , Maryland crab soup - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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We got two of the Boss lobster rolls, a grilled cheese, chips and one lemonade. The bad news-$84 The good news- all absolutely delicious For my taste, I would like some kind of sauce even though that's not traditional. read more

Went for a stroll here today and came across Lobster West. This joint has been on my list to visit for a while now. It is such a quaint small business, nestled in a cool alleyway with other boutique restaurants and shops. Both the lobster roll and the grill cheese with lobster were phenomenal! Juicy, fresh, warm and flavorful. Large and hearty chunks of lobster. Their cole saw was crunchy with the perfect texture and dressing. 10/10 spot. I recommend and will return! read more

Lobster West - Classic Lobster Roll with a cole slaw side & Lobster Grill Cheese. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped here for a late lunch and it did not disappoint: I ordered the Lobster Bisque which believe it it or not, was my time having it and it was delicious. I also tried their lobster roll. The buttery toasted roll was the perfect size and the lobster meat was tasty. This place definitely lived up to the hype. read more

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So excited I finally got to try this place! I got the classic lobster roll and it came out so quick and it was phenomenal! This was my first lobster roll and it exceeded my expectations. The bread was so good, toasted, and buttery. It was a super casual atmosphere perfectly for a Saturday afternoon. We were greeted immediately and everyone was so kind! I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Lobster West - Classic roll - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped in on a Thursday around 11:30 AM. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but it was a cold day and the inside still felt pretty chilly. I ordered the lobster roll. For $7 more you can upgrade to "the Boss," which has 50% more meat. The bread was crisp and buttery, and it was packed with fresh lobster. The price is on the higher side at $28, but that's expected for lobster, especially in La Jolla. For $5 you can add two sides or a cup of soup. I tried the soup and wouldn't order it again. They offer lobster bisque, clam chowder, and crab soup. The crab soup tasted more like a tomato base, and I didn't get any real crab flavor. None of the soups had any chunks of meat so the add-on felt underwhelming. They offer complimentary water, and the staff were genuinely friendly. Parking is street only, which can be tough, but there's a $20 valet option across the street for up to three hours. The bathroom was out of order during my visit, but hopefully that's just temporary. Overall, the lunch itself was great, and the lobster roll was worth the stop. read more

Lobster West - Boss Lobster Roll with Crab Soup - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent crab and lobster rolls! Love the lemon, tarragon sauce. I'd skip on the sides (meh) but the soups are bomb read more

Lobster West - Dual Dueling Claws (Jr Lobster & Jr Crab) - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Classic lobster roll & soup flight with lobster bisque, clam chowder & crab soup. Perfect for after walking around the area. No bathrooms available. read more

Lobster West - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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My little cousin dragged me in here for her second grilled cheese. I know, confusing, as this is a lobster spot, but please trust me. Get a grilled cheese. Do not think about the amount of butter. Just sit, relax, and enjoy. Service was super fast too. read more

A coworker told me that these are his favorite lobster rolls and I can totally see why. I love eating lobster and was hoping to find a more casual spot to eat a lobster roll beside the Marine Room in La Jolla (also amazing restaurant if you like fancier). The service was fast and very friendly. If you want a casual spot for lobster rolls, you have to check this spot out! read more

Lobster West - Two lobster rolls. The bottom roll is classic (regular meat amount) and the top one is a Boss (adds an extra 50% of meat). - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I mean....brioche bread, butter and perfectly seasoned lobster. I mean....come on. Delicious and best I have had outside of Public Market in Milwaukee and Maine.....and that is saying a heck of a lot. Well done with your rolls! read more

We decided to check this place out on vacation. Pleasantly surprised with how good the food was and the prices were affordable, especially for Coronado Island. We enjoyed the lobster and shrimp rolls as well as the clam chowder. It the real star was the grilled cheese. It was amazing with cheese melted in the middle of a thick lobster roll. It was yummy! The place is small so be prepared to wait for a table or perhaps take it to go and eat it somewhere else. The staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely would visit again. read more

We love Lobster West in Encinitas, so we decided to try Lobster West in La Jolla. This is a small operation on Prospect. Order at the inside counter and eat at one of the handful of tables on the outside "porch" or take away. Service was good, and our Lobster and crab rolls were prepared quickly. We did take away and ate them at home. The rolls themselves were excellent, but we'll continue to prefer the Encinitas venue to this one. Street parking only. read more

Lobster West - Interior -- Ordering Counter - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Lobster West is serving up seafood in a cozy, open-air space with warm lights. SERVICE Staff delivered my carryout order quickly and I didn't wait too long to order at the register. FOOD The Lobster West Flight of Soup offers up two soups I haven't tried before (1) Maryland crab soup (tomato based, veggie loaded), (2) lobster bisque (has a fragrant taste, maybe from a touch of tarragon?), and a clam chowder (creamy, savory, briny). PARKING Park on adjacent commercial/residential streets or at the garage across the street. read more

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One of my favorite crab rolls to date. Hubby and I wanted to share a sandwich so we upgraded to the epic portion. It was definitely worth it. They make a damn good crab roll here, in part because the bread is perfection as well. We found out it's from Sadie Rose bakery, so now we are big fans of that bakery too. Stop by this little shop when you're in the area. The sides are pretty tasty too. read more

Lobster West - Epic Crab Roll - Epic , with coleslaw and baked beans - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California