The Lobster Shack

I was down in San Clemente today and wanted to try some place I've never been before, checked a few reviews and thought I'd give this place a try. I am honestly so happy that I did! It was delicious, really I am probably not going to be able to stop thinking about the shrimp roll or clam chowder soup. My biggest complaint is that I didn't order more! Given that it seemed like just the owner and his wife manning the store, the service was very quick, which was really a nice surprise but I wouldn't have minded a wait. They were also very sweet, provided amazing and friendly service, and I felt incredibly at ease the entire time. It's located inside this very quiet plaza. Seating probably wouldn't hold a large-large party but that wasn't an issue today. If I'm ever back in San Clemente I am definitely going back for more, and I definitely would try to get the 50/50 because it sounds really good. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!

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So I came here and tried their rolls for the first time recently, I will say their blue cheese coleslaw and beans are very good, as is their soup and the price for the soup really isn't bad. I would come back for those. However, the lobster and crab rolls were a little iffy. They barely had any meat in them, half of the roll was just bread. As for the crab roll, not their fault but I was expecting chunks of crab it by default comes shredded. Overall for the price you're paying I don't think it's worth it. It's very cute inside but there's no seating, and the service wasn't too bad either. I don't have a picture to attach, so just take my word. I'll be back for the soup though sometime I really like the soup a lot.

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Just stopped by the cutest little spot with the best lobster rolls we've found in So Cal! My husband got the Connecticut style and I got the traditional one and both of us left beyond satisfied! Soft, buttery rolls loaded up with big chunks of lobster with sides of homemade baked beans and cape cod chips. Everything complemented each other perfectly. The owner, Dan, was so welcoming and brought over some shrimp cocktail for us to sample... large pieces of shrimp with an amazing spicy cocktail sauce to dip it in. (Scarfed it down before remembering to take a picture). They'll be moving to Laguna Nigel in November, which means more frequent stops for us! Glad to have found this sweet gem!

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Simple but yummy! VERY casual restaurant. Almost more of a stand than an actual restaurant but the owner was very nice and we loved all three soups! The girl working gave us a free sample of the cioppino since we had ordered the chowder and the bisque so that was really sweet of her. I noticed as we were leaving that they also offer a chowder/bisque mix which I'm definitely trying next time!

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$30 for a lobster role is kind of pricey. And my roll was a majority bread vs lobster.

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