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Lobster Shop

4015 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA

Lobster Shop
The Lobster Shop is a renowned waterfront restaurant in Tacoma offering stunning views of Commencement Bay and surrounding mountains. It specializes in fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, iconic lobster dishes, and prime dry-aged steaks, complemented by a curated selection of wines and seasonal cocktails. Established in 1981, it combines classic seaside dining with a commitment to sustainability through partnerships like ReCORK recycling.
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Wednesday

3PM - 6PM

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Drink Specials

  • $10.00 Corpse Reviver #2 (Gin, Cocchi Americano, triple sec, lemon, absinthe rinse)
  • $10.00 Brown Derby (Bourbon, honey, grapefruit, lime)
  • $9.00 Vega Medien Brut Cava, Spain, NV (Wine by the glass)
  • $9.00 ViNO Vino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 7 Seas Brewing, 'Heidelberg' Lager, Tacoma (Draft Beer)
  • Progressive Oyster Happy Hour: Oysters start at $2.00 at 3:00 PM, increasing by $1.00 each hour
  • $10.00 Old Cuban (White rum, mint, lime, sparkling wine)
  • $9.00 Man Family Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa, 2022 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 Georgetown, 'Bodhizafa' IPA, Seattle (Draft Beer)

Food Specials

  • $9.00 Fried Oysters (Breaded and deep fried, lemon pepper aioli, red sauce, lemon)
  • $9.00 Hearts of Palm Cakes (Hearts of Palm and corn, chipotle aioli, corn apple relish, gluten-free)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Skewers (Sweet garlic chili sauce, frizzled onions)
  • $5.00 Shoestring Fries (Ketchup)
  • $9.00 Calamari (Panko fried rings and strips, Mama Lil's peppers, spicy aioli)
  • $9.00 Clams (Manila clams, white wine, garlic, sea beans, baby carrot, parsley)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Burger (1/3lb patty, caramelized onion, white cheddar, gruyere, pickle, Louie dressing, iceberg lettuce, tomato)
  • $9.00 Sweet & Spicy Shrimp (Corn starch fried shrimp, sweet pepper sauce, pickled vegetable slaw, micro cilantro)
  • $9.00 House Salad (Anjou pears, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette)
  • $9.00 Mini Lobster Roll (Maine or Connecticut style, toasted brioche roll)
  • $9.00 Ahi Tuna (Pickled slaw, puffed rice, soy glaze, avocado purée, horseradish cream, micro cilantro)
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Thursday

3PM - 6PM

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Drink Specials

  • $10.00 Corpse Reviver #2 (Gin, Cocchi Americano, triple sec, lemon, absinthe rinse)
  • $10.00 Brown Derby (Bourbon, honey, grapefruit, lime)
  • $9.00 Vega Medien Brut Cava, Spain, NV (Wine by the glass)
  • $9.00 ViNO Vino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 7 Seas Brewing, 'Heidelberg' Lager, Tacoma (Draft Beer)
  • Progressive Oyster Happy Hour: Oysters start at $2.00 at 3:00 PM, increasing by $1.00 each hour
  • $10.00 Old Cuban (White rum, mint, lime, sparkling wine)
  • $9.00 Man Family Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa, 2022 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 Georgetown, 'Bodhizafa' IPA, Seattle (Draft Beer)

Food Specials

  • $9.00 Fried Oysters (Breaded and deep fried, lemon pepper aioli, red sauce, lemon)
  • $9.00 Hearts of Palm Cakes (Hearts of Palm and corn, chipotle aioli, corn apple relish, gluten-free)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Skewers (Sweet garlic chili sauce, frizzled onions)
  • $5.00 Shoestring Fries (Ketchup)
  • $9.00 Calamari (Panko fried rings and strips, Mama Lil's peppers, spicy aioli)
  • $9.00 Clams (Manila clams, white wine, garlic, sea beans, baby carrot, parsley)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Burger (1/3lb patty, caramelized onion, white cheddar, gruyere, pickle, Louie dressing, iceberg lettuce, tomato)
  • $9.00 Sweet & Spicy Shrimp (Corn starch fried shrimp, sweet pepper sauce, pickled vegetable slaw, micro cilantro)
  • $9.00 House Salad (Anjou pears, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette)
  • $9.00 Mini Lobster Roll (Maine or Connecticut style, toasted brioche roll)
  • $9.00 Ahi Tuna (Pickled slaw, puffed rice, soy glaze, avocado purée, horseradish cream, micro cilantro)

Friday

3PM - 6PM

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Drink Specials

  • $10.00 Corpse Reviver #2 (Gin, Cocchi Americano, triple sec, lemon, absinthe rinse)
  • $10.00 Brown Derby (Bourbon, honey, grapefruit, lime)
  • $9.00 Vega Medien Brut Cava, Spain, NV (Wine by the glass)
  • $9.00 ViNO Vino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 7 Seas Brewing, 'Heidelberg' Lager, Tacoma (Draft Beer)
  • Progressive Oyster Happy Hour: Oysters start at $2.00 at 3:00 PM, increasing by $1.00 each hour
  • $10.00 Old Cuban (White rum, mint, lime, sparkling wine)
  • $9.00 Man Family Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa, 2022 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 Georgetown, 'Bodhizafa' IPA, Seattle (Draft Beer)

Food Specials

  • $9.00 Fried Oysters (Breaded and deep fried, lemon pepper aioli, red sauce, lemon)
  • $9.00 Hearts of Palm Cakes (Hearts of Palm and corn, chipotle aioli, corn apple relish, gluten-free)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Skewers (Sweet garlic chili sauce, frizzled onions)
  • $5.00 Shoestring Fries (Ketchup)
  • $9.00 Calamari (Panko fried rings and strips, Mama Lil's peppers, spicy aioli)
  • $9.00 Clams (Manila clams, white wine, garlic, sea beans, baby carrot, parsley)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Burger (1/3lb patty, caramelized onion, white cheddar, gruyere, pickle, Louie dressing, iceberg lettuce, tomato)
  • $9.00 Sweet & Spicy Shrimp (Corn starch fried shrimp, sweet pepper sauce, pickled vegetable slaw, micro cilantro)
  • $9.00 House Salad (Anjou pears, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette)
  • $9.00 Mini Lobster Roll (Maine or Connecticut style, toasted brioche roll)
  • $9.00 Ahi Tuna (Pickled slaw, puffed rice, soy glaze, avocado purée, horseradish cream, micro cilantro)

Saturday

No happy hours on Saturday.

Sunday

No happy hours on Sunday.

Monday

3PM - 6PM

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Drink Specials

  • $10.00 Corpse Reviver #2 (Gin, Cocchi Americano, triple sec, lemon, absinthe rinse)
  • $10.00 Brown Derby (Bourbon, honey, grapefruit, lime)
  • $9.00 Vega Medien Brut Cava, Spain, NV (Wine by the glass)
  • $9.00 ViNO Vino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 7 Seas Brewing, 'Heidelberg' Lager, Tacoma (Draft Beer)
  • Progressive Oyster Happy Hour: Oysters start at $2.00 at 3:00 PM, increasing by $1.00 each hour
  • $10.00 Old Cuban (White rum, mint, lime, sparkling wine)
  • $9.00 Man Family Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa, 2022 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 Georgetown, 'Bodhizafa' IPA, Seattle (Draft Beer)

Food Specials

  • $9.00 Fried Oysters (Breaded and deep fried, lemon pepper aioli, red sauce, lemon)
  • $9.00 Hearts of Palm Cakes (Hearts of Palm and corn, chipotle aioli, corn apple relish, gluten-free)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Skewers (Sweet garlic chili sauce, frizzled onions)
  • $5.00 Shoestring Fries (Ketchup)
  • $9.00 Calamari (Panko fried rings and strips, Mama Lil's peppers, spicy aioli)
  • $9.00 Clams (Manila clams, white wine, garlic, sea beans, baby carrot, parsley)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Burger (1/3lb patty, caramelized onion, white cheddar, gruyere, pickle, Louie dressing, iceberg lettuce, tomato)
  • $9.00 Sweet & Spicy Shrimp (Corn starch fried shrimp, sweet pepper sauce, pickled vegetable slaw, micro cilantro)
  • $9.00 House Salad (Anjou pears, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette)
  • $9.00 Mini Lobster Roll (Maine or Connecticut style, toasted brioche roll)
  • $9.00 Ahi Tuna (Pickled slaw, puffed rice, soy glaze, avocado purée, horseradish cream, micro cilantro)

Tuesday

3PM - 6PM

(0)

Drink Specials

  • $10.00 Corpse Reviver #2 (Gin, Cocchi Americano, triple sec, lemon, absinthe rinse)
  • $10.00 Brown Derby (Bourbon, honey, grapefruit, lime)
  • $9.00 Vega Medien Brut Cava, Spain, NV (Wine by the glass)
  • $9.00 ViNO Vino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 7 Seas Brewing, 'Heidelberg' Lager, Tacoma (Draft Beer)
  • Progressive Oyster Happy Hour: Oysters start at $2.00 at 3:00 PM, increasing by $1.00 each hour
  • $10.00 Old Cuban (White rum, mint, lime, sparkling wine)
  • $9.00 Man Family Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa, 2022 (Wine by the glass)
  • $7.00 Georgetown, 'Bodhizafa' IPA, Seattle (Draft Beer)

Food Specials

  • $9.00 Fried Oysters (Breaded and deep fried, lemon pepper aioli, red sauce, lemon)
  • $9.00 Hearts of Palm Cakes (Hearts of Palm and corn, chipotle aioli, corn apple relish, gluten-free)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Skewers (Sweet garlic chili sauce, frizzled onions)
  • $5.00 Shoestring Fries (Ketchup)
  • $9.00 Calamari (Panko fried rings and strips, Mama Lil's peppers, spicy aioli)
  • $9.00 Clams (Manila clams, white wine, garlic, sea beans, baby carrot, parsley)
  • $9.00 Wagyu Beef Burger (1/3lb patty, caramelized onion, white cheddar, gruyere, pickle, Louie dressing, iceberg lettuce, tomato)
  • $9.00 Sweet & Spicy Shrimp (Corn starch fried shrimp, sweet pepper sauce, pickled vegetable slaw, micro cilantro)
  • $9.00 House Salad (Anjou pears, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette)
  • $9.00 Mini Lobster Roll (Maine or Connecticut style, toasted brioche roll)
  • $9.00 Ahi Tuna (Pickled slaw, puffed rice, soy glaze, avocado purée, horseradish cream, micro cilantro)

Highlights

  • Iconic lobster dishes and classic seafood preparations
  • Stunning waterfront views of Commencement Bay, Mount Rainier, and the Olympics from every table
  • Progressive oyster happy hour featuring $2 oysters starting at 3pm

Important Details

  • Reservations recommended
  • Happy Hour available Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm in the bar and lounge only (21+ age restriction)

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