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Lobster Shop

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TWILIGHT DINNER
$40 FOR 3 COURSES

3:30 - 5:30PM | Mon - Thurs
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Grilled steak and lobster tail served with asparagus, roasted potatoes, and toast on a white plate, with a green salad, soup, and a cocktail in the background on a wooden table.
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Iconic Lobster Dishes

& classic seafood preparations
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A waterfront restaurant called Lobster Shop extends over the water at sunset, with large windows reflecting the light and silhouettes of people dining inside.

Stunning Waterfront Views

of Commencement Bay
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Progressive Oyster Happy Hour

$2.50 Oysters Starting at 3pm
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Two hands hold up lobster rolls filled with lobster meat on toasted buns. One roll has herbs sprinkled on top. French fries and a glass of white wine are blurred in the background.

Signature Lobster Rolls

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Seasonal Cocktails

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Three seared scallops sit atop a bed of grains with cubes of roasted vegetables, garnished with yellow sauce, green herbs, and served on a white plate.
Three seared scallops served on a bed of grains, garnished with yellow sauce, cubes of vegetables or meat, sage leaves, and a green sauce drizzle on a white plate.

Fresh PNW Seafood

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Elegant dining room with a long set table, wooden chairs, large windows showcasing a waterfront and rocky shore, modern pendant lights, and a cozy, upscale atmosphere.

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CELEBRATING 45 YEARS!

One Favorite at a Time.

This fall we’re celebrating decades of memories at Lobster Shop. Starting September 1st, we’re bringing back the dishes you’ve loved most. Come relive them as we count down to our big anniversary on September 23rd.

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TWILIGHT DINNER

3:30 – 5:30 PM | Mon – Thurs

$40 for 3 Courses

Enjoy our Twilight Dinner, a limited-time, early evening three-course menu available Monday – Thursday for $40 per person, with $10 featured cocktails to pair perfectly with your meal.
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Sip, Cycle Repeat: Cheers to a Sustainable Future

Discover the power of sustainable partnerships with us as we proudly collaborate with the ReCORK Recycling program. At the heart of our alliance lies the shared commitment to a greener, more eco-conscious future. We take natural wine corks and hand them over to ReCORK, who works their magic by expertly grinding them down. These corks become an integral part of the post-consumer recycling stream. Learn more about our partnership and the positive impact it creates!

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About Us

Tacoma’s premier waterfront restaurant, the Lobster Shop, located on Commencement Bay, is a decades-long mainstay of the local dining scene. Since opening in 1981, loyal guests return year after year for the friendly, knowledgeable service and the unbeatable views of Mount Rainier and the Olympics from every table. The seaside restaurant serves patrons fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, Prime dry-aged steaks, and iconic lobster dishes alongside incredible wines and cocktails.

TWILIGHT DINNER

3:30 – 5:30 | Mon – Thurs 

Enjoy an early evening three-course menu for $40, with $10 featured cocktails and waterfront views.

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