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Lobster House

Seafood

Dinner·Menu updated Jul 20, 2026

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

Experiences Offered

Wine Pairing

Cold Appetizers

Tuna CarpaccioPB

Ponzu sauce, orange, mandarine, arugula, olive oil & blue Persian salt

Vietnamese Roll

Rice paper, chicken marinated in ponzu sauce, turnip & peanut dressing

Hot Appetizers

Tempura ShellPB

Tuna tartare in ponzu, tempura, crispy tortilla, coleslaw with chipotle dressing

Misti Crab Cake

Stone Crab in tempura, roasted heart of palm, confit pork belly, feta cheese, smoked oil, pickled ginger dressing

Salads

Excellence SaladPB

Arugula, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, scallions, carrots, lemon vinaigrette

Portobello Salad

Garlic confit, confit cherry tomatoes, mixed lettuce, breaded clam, olive oil, San Felipe salt and pepper

Pasta

Fettuccine with Shrimp

Grilled shrimp in cheese sauce with chopped parsley

Soups

Clam Chowder

Wine, brunoise potatoes, bacon, scallions, parsley & cherry tomatoes

Shrimp SoupPB

Small shrimp, cilantro, cherry tomatoes & scallions

Main Courses

Crispy Shrimp

Coconut shrimp, pineapple sauce with carrots, scallions and sprouts

Grilled SalmonPB

Pepper sauce, served with potatoes, asparagus & radish

Char-Grilled OctopusPB

In Talla sauce with aioli, arugula, smoked salt, parsley & scallions

Tuna Mignon

Mashed potatoes, vegetables, asparagus with ponzu sauce

Lobster

Boiled, grilled, or sautéed

Sauce: Garlic, Thermidor, Butter · Served with mashed potatoes or vegetables

Desserts

Manchego Cheese and Blueberry Tart
Deconstructed Carrot Cake

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu — Starters

Saffron AranciniHPB

Tomato jelly, pickled squash

Harissa CauliflowerHPB

Tahini, fried capers, and dill

Artichoke TexturesHPB

Basil, coconut cream, steamed spinach

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu — Soup

Cashew Cream SoupHPB

Roasted grapes, crispy onion

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu — Main Courses

EggplantHPB

Tomato Chutney, Pistachio, and Thyme Lavosh

Grill BaoHPB

Lentil mix, sweet and sour slaw, curly potato

Whole Food Plant-Based Menu — Dessert

Choco Peanut

Cocoa sponge, peanut butter cream and 70% chocolate ganache

Wine Pairing

White Wine

Mar de Frades Albariño AtlanticoSpain
$75

Albariño, Rías Baixas 750 ml

Country: Spain

Chateau Ste. MichelleUnited States
$60

Riesling, Columbia Valley 750 ml

Country: United States

MatuaNew Zealand
$60

Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 750 ml

Country: New Zealand

Rosé Wine

BeringerUnited States
$35

White Zinfandel, California 750 ml

Country: United States

Red Wine

Chianti Classico PeppoliItaly
$70

Sangiovese, Syrah, Toscana 750 ml

Country: Italy

Pesquera ReservaSpain
$90

Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 750 ml

Country: Spain

Luigi BoscaArgentina
$65

Malbec, Mendoza 750 ml

Country: Argentina

MeiomiUnited States
$100

Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 750 ml

Country: United States

Legend

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Menu items and availability may change without notice. Please speak with your waiter about allergy and preparation options. For real-time info, always check the Excellence app directly.

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Common Questions About Lobster House

Can Lobster House accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
Yes. Let your waiter know about any allergies or dietary needs when you sit down. The kitchen at Lobster House can accommodate most common dietary restrictions. Menu items with dietary tags (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) are marked where available.
Do I need to tip at Lobster House?
Tipping is not required at Lobster House, but it is recommended for great service. If you have questions about tipping etiquette, Alicean is happy to help provide guidance.

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