The Lobster Trap
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Avalon
"The steamed artichoke and Poke are a must try!!!"(2 Tips)
"Make sure you try the monkey balls!"(2 Tips)
"Get the Lobster Roll!!! Best tasting Lobster Roll ever."(12 Tips)
"Have the pancake breakfast shot!!! :0)"(3 Tips)
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- steamed artichoke
- monkey balls
- pancake breakfast shot
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Skywriter11November 3, 2019Everything was hood and fresh. Deliciously seasoned! The lobster was amazing! Decor very casual but the food is 5star!
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Anne LuceJuly 22, 2013Get the poke appetizer, very good. Of all the tacos, the blackened swordfish is the best. Skip the lobster tacos. Ask for extra tortillas as the ones they serve with the tacos get soggy.Upvote4Downvote
StephyApril 13, 2012The food is amazing! You Def. Need to come out here and try it! Super friendly and fast service. Try the poke!Upvote4DownvoteUpvoted Jan 24
Simple FoodieAugust 27, 2014The seafood is fresh. You'll need to doctor up the dishes. Break out the Tapatio. Add a little salt and pepper with lemon juice to the mayo. Good local joint.UpvoteDownvote
Chancelor ShayDecember 31, 2012Avoid the temptation and do not get the lobster taco. The meat is claw meat from Maine and is a little chewy. All the grilled fish tacos are dank, though. Try your favorite fish blackened!UpvoteDownvote
ABJuly 22, 2019I tried seafood skewer (kabob), chowders, and fish and chips. All was really goodUpvoteDownvote
Matthew ChinMarch 19, 2011While it lacks a happy hour menu, it has amazing food and beer for the price and extremely fast and friendly service. A pool table and TVs are available too. A+UpvoteDownvote
eric bornemannApril 21, 2019No frills, but fresh fish restaurant- go early as they don’t take reservations. Sea bass is good.UpvoteDownvote
Missie De Leeuw-BonoNovember 27, 2013Good food, awesome atmosphere and GREAT service! A plus that in off season they stay open late (10pm!)UpvoteDownvote- Katie MccaheyAugust 22, 2013We had the seafood pasta. It was enough to share with someone else. Make sure you try the monkey balls!Upvote1Downvote
- Andrea ValderramaAugust 15, 2010first time here for dinner took almost two hours to get food. The food was so good we came back next day for lunch. Fast excellent service and still so goodUpvote1Downvote
Heather BohnFebruary 10, 2013Get the pancake breakfast shot! Comes with bacon, orange juice, and a buttercream shot!!! So good!Upvote1Downvote- Katie MccaheyAugust 22, 2013Wonderful food! Wonderful service! We will be back again!!!!!! Yummmmmmmy!!!!!!!!UpvoteDownvote
Mrs. TangsterNovember 3, 2012local lobster > maine lobster! soo sweet and perfect! must eat!! ;)Upvote2Downvote
Avi GurAugust 14, 2013Service was subpar for a big group, but the food was great. I'd recommend staying with the Seafood. (Lobster, ironically is not always available)...UpvoteDownvote
TigerGirl528May 28, 2012Swordfish Tacos...MmmmmmClam Chowder so good that people who hate clams will moan over it. *swoony swoon swoon*UpvoteDownvote
TamikxFebruary 11, 2012Must get the fish tacos!!! Ahi, sea bass and swordfish....deeeeeeliciousUpvoteDownvote
Carolyn MalenfantAugust 21, 2010I had the most amazing yellowtail here. Get the mango salsa, it is to die for!!! Our food came quickly on a friday night.UpvoteDownvote
Krissy BlickenstaffJune 23, 2012Salmon with lemon caper sauce and rice pilaf. Awesome!!!UpvoteDownvote
Evan CurtisAugust 23, 2011The blackened swordfish tacos with Rosa sauce was amazing. Got to try it!UpvoteDownvote
Timothy BognaMarch 15, 2013Lobster roll was just ok, over rated. Ahi tuna sandwich on the other hand was bombdigity delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Michael CarikerJuly 23, 2011Best restaurant on the island...if you miss this place you missed out.UpvoteDownvote
Calm before noon after one or the line is out the door!UpvoteDownvote
S. K. Mouflon B.May 18, 2013Food was very greasy. I ordered a Ginger Ale and got a strange mix of Cola and Sprite...Upvote1Downvote
Kaitlyn WilliamsNovember 6, 2012Clam chowder was heavenly. Blackened swordfish tacos were okay. Meat was too salty.Upvote1Downvote
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Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(310) 510-8585
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Live Music
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Awesome restaurant/bar. Great live music too! Not sure what happened, but they used to have a all-you-can eat breakfast buffet for like $10."
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"Really good bar, beers, cockails and whiskey! Highly recommend!"
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