Lobster Shop Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Lobster Shop on Ruston Way in Tacoma, WA, a seafood restaurant known for its stunning decor and amazing food. Offering a variety of options from appetizers like Beef Carpaccio and Crab Cakes to soups and salads such as Lobster Bisque and Caesar Salad. Specialties include Grilled Lobster and Lobster Tagliatelle for seafood lovers. Customers rave about the great atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious meals ranging from oysters and clams to halibut and cioppino. With a beautiful outdoor seating area overlooking the water, Lobster Shop is a top choice for seafood dining in Tacoma. Don't miss out on the progressive oyster happy hour and be sure to try the Sweet & Spicy Crispy Shrimp for a unique taste experience.
Appetizers
Beef Carpaccio*
Thinly sliced raw Wagyu New York Striploin, herbed aïoli, marinated mushrooms, radish, fennel, green onion curls, served with crostini
Steamed Clams
Manila clams, white wine, garlic, sea beans, baby carrot, parsley
Sweet & Spicy Fried Shrimp
Corn starch fried shrimp, sweet pepper sauce, pickled vegetable slaw, micro cilantro
Crab Cakes
Lemon pepper aïoli, pear & frisee salad, spiced pear vinaigrette
French Onion Soup
Veal broth, vermouth, Swiss Emmentaler cheese, crouton
Lobster Bisque
Lobster stock, Maine Lobster, sweet vermouth, sherry cream
New England Clam Chowder
Bacon, potato, celery, cream
Caesar Salad*
Romaine, herbed croutons, Parmesan crisp, Spanish anchovies, crispy capers, Caesar dressing
House Field Greens
Pears, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette
Pork Belly Wedge
Baby iceberg, sliced tomato, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Soups & Salads
Specialties
Grilled Lobster
Pave potato, roasted Northwest squash, asparagus, lemon tarragon garlic butter
Lobster Tagliatelle
Lobster claw meat, guanciale cream sauce, egg yolk, Pecorino, black pepper
Fish & Chips
Ale battered and breaded ling cod fillet, shoestring fries, coleslaw
Northwest Cioppino
Salmon, Northwest finfish, shrimp, clams, tomato-white wine broth
Halibut*
Pan seared, pistachio crusted, spring pea and mushroom risotto, rhubarb chutney
American Wagyu Skirt Steak*
Grilled, Southwest marinated, black bean corn salsa, lime crema, roasted poblano polenta, Cotija cheese, cilantro
Vegan Mushroom Scallops
Pan seared King Oyster mushroom "scallops", spring vegetable couscous, lemon herb vinaigrette, basil oil
Soup & Half Sandwich
Soup Choices: Lobster Bisque or Clam Chowder. Half Sandwich Choices: French Dip, Maine Lobster Roll, or Connecticut Lobster Roll
Salad & Half Sandwich
Salad Choices: Caesar or House Field Greens. Half Sandwich Choices: French Dip, Maine Lobster Roll, or Connecticut Lobster Roll
Combinations
Entrée Salads
Southwest Chop Chicken Salad
Chicken breast, romaine, avocado, Jack cheese, black bean salsa, spicy Louie dressing, tortilla strips
Prime Sirloin Steak Salad*
Mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, crispy fried onions, scallions, pickled red onion, grape tomato, blue cheese dressing
Prawn Louie
Chilled prawns, butter lettuce, tomato, avocado purée, egg, asparagus, Louie dressing
Wagyu Beef Burger*
8oz., white cheddar, horseradish aïoli, pickled red onion, arugula, brioche bun, shoestring fries
French Dip*
Sliced Wagyu top round, caramelized onions, white cheddar & Gruyère, Rondelé mayo, French roll, au jus, shoestring fries
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, apple fennel slaw, Rondelé mayo, arugula, brioche bun, shoestring fries
Maine Lobster Roll
Chilled Maine lobster salad, toasted brioche roll, shoestring fries
Connecticut Lobster Roll
Hot buttered Maine lobster, roasted brioche roll, shoestring fries