The Lobster Bar

The Lobster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Joseph

   Chicago29 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   They took our reservation, and when we showed up, the business was closed.
   

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   Mike

   Charleston4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We arrived an hour early and they easily accommodated us. The only person working on this second floor restaurant was the bartender who appeared angry with everyone. The appetizer's were excellent. The lobster rolls were awful. The meat was overcooked and rubbery. If he had only checked on us a couple of times and the lobster rolls were better we would go back. Go for the appetizers and go elsewhere for dinner.
   

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   eliza

   Columbus4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing, service was good. It was very quiet in there and our server said it doesn’t get very busy there. Not sure why, we got lobster rolls and it had SO much meat in it. Worth the price. Definitely should stop in there if you get the chance.
   

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   Glenn VIP

   Charleston4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   This is basically a glorified bar. One person covering all the tables and bar tending on a Saturday night. Ordered drinks and sodas and had to ask for the soda after the drinks came. Ordered appetizers and dinner. Appetizers came out and then we waited for entrees. Server came back 30 minutes later to ask if we needed anything else and when we said we needed our entrees her response was you got your food. Then blamed it on the computer system and said they would start making it now. We opted to leave.
   

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   Jeffrey

   Charleston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sarah is an amazing host!! The food, service, and atmosphere was perfect.. thank you for a fantastic evening, Sarah! See ya again soon!!
   

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   Marty

   San Francisco3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Booked a reservation on Super Bowl Sunday, got there and was closed. No big deal, but don’t take reservations if you are not going to be open,
   

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   Jeanette

   Charleston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My first visit and absolutely delicious! I am coming back soon! So good!
   

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   Darshna

   Charleston1 review

   1.0

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Unfortunately we were unable to dine here because they were closed & didn’t inform us, imagine our surprise when we got there & found it closed. We were celebrating New Year’s Eve & my son’s birthday. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant to anyone for sheer lack of professionalism.
   

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   John VIP

   Philadelphia281 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We chose to sit at bar. Bartender/server gave impression of inexperience in the bartender portion of duties. Made me stay away from any cocktails. 2nd person was deep cleaning bar during out presence. We ordered 3 Maine lobster rolls (1.5 for each of us.) Lobster was a bit stringy - says not really fresh or over-cooked. The quantity and taste were good. Rolls were soggy - lack of proper grilling.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Such a strange experience. The place was beautiful, nearly empty but most of the tables were dirty. The dishes and glassware was dirty. Screws were popping out of chairs. The waitress greeted us by asking if we had a reservation. (Again, the place was empty). She told us the reservation was for four but I could see I had made it for 6 people. We almost walked out before we even ordered. We should have. The food was okay but they serve dinner salad on tiny plates which made it difficult to eat. The fried shrimp dinner and calamari appetizer was bland. This who ordered the lobster rolls like them. We didn’t receive an itemized bill and were shocked by how high the final bill was. We were a party of six so gratuity could have already been added but we didn’t think to ask until it was too late. We will not go back.
    

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