Located in Willoughby Hills, The Lobster Pot stands out as a seafood lover's paradise. The restaurant has earned rave reviews, with patrons highlighting its lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, and daily specials. Diners appreciate the diverse menu, which also features fresh fish staples like lake perch and walleye.
Reviewers consistently mention the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests like Linda T and Julie Boothe applaud the knowledgeable staff who provide exceptional service, making meals memorable experiences. The Admiral feast, filled with an array of seafood, garners particular acclaim, as does the heavenly key lime pie, which seems to be a must-try.
Despite a few hiccups, such as issues with the air conditioning, the dedication of the staff shines through, as noted by guests like James Field. The Lobster Pot not only excels in quality but also fosters a community spirit through its excellent service and vibrant ambiance. This is a place to savor delightful seafood and create lasting memories.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Does not have assistive hearing loop
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has fireplace
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For The Lobster Pot
Linda T
Jun 20,2025
We come here often and have our favorites. Namely the shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, lobster rolls, shrimp and lobster newburg, and any of the fresh fish are always great. Their lake perch and walleye are staples and always really good. They offer a lot of specials every day, both entrees and desserts! They have a great happy hour too! Service is good and we like the atmosphere. Plenty of parking.
Julie Boothe (JuliesBCC.com)
May 26,2025
Perfect end to a rough day! We decided to stop at the Lobster Pot for our first meal. From the moment you walked in the door you are greeted with some wonderfully friendly faces! We had a waitress named Heather who was so knowledgeable about the menu and gave us some wonderful suggestions. We decided to try the Admiral feast and a drink named The Dizzy Dory that was delicious. We also decided to get an order of hush puppies I would have taken a picture of all of them but they were so good we ate them! Our dinner came and it was a delightful bounty of king crab leg lobster tail shrimp red skin potatoes and brussel sprouts. It was delicious and just when I thought I couldn't get any better the key lime pie we ordered was delivered. What a delectable dessert that was! All in all the food and the service and the atmosphere were perfect we will definitely be back again!
Teresa Bennett
Apr 29,2025
Tonight we had a family gathering at Lobster Pot in Willoughby, we had a party of 20, the staff went above and beyond the call of duty waiting on us, from making sure we had drinks to making sure our food was right but let's talk about their lobster roll, I have heard it will be the best ever but I had to find out for myself and let me tell you I almost cried everything you have heard is true the lobster was perfectly cooked and I love Lobster so I got the lobster ravioli and it was to die for. This was my first visit and I definitely plan on going back.
Kathleen Kat Caruso
Apr 1,2025
Reservations are a must, I booked on line using my phone the afternoon of needed date.. Dinner was totally worth every penny. Food was so full of flavor with beautiful presentation. Service was on point and knowledgeable. Very clean atmosphere with a seaside ambiance. I'm definitely coming back. I don't care how full you are I totally recommend getting a piece of the key lime pie and the pecan pie to go home with I don't like pecan pie but I ate every bit of one we got LOL
James Field
Mar 26,2025
This five star rating as includes that fact that the AC was broke and it was hot as sin. The poor kitchen and serving staff is to be commended on their efforts on Friday, July 19th. My wife and I tried The Lobster Pot on a recommendation from friends and we were incredibly pleased with our dining experience. Our server, Alex, was amazing. Despite dripping in sweat and having pulled a double she was amazingly attentive to us our entire visit. Alex was our favorite type of server, honest and forthcoming about all of our inquiries. She never committed herself to anything without checking to make sure what we asked met her expectations for serving. Bravo! Our meal began with the Octopus (pictured) as an appetizer. It was perfectly prepared, flash grilled and not one but chewy. The seasoning was fantastic and we finished wishing there were more. Our main courses were The Mariner Platter (broiled rather than fried) and my wife enjoyed it very very much. The Haddock and the scallops were her favorite parts of the dish and the green beans were unexpectedly delicious. My entree was the Swordfish (pictured) with avocado/crab salsa. The swordfish was, again, perfectly prepared. Our entire dining experience lived up to the recommendation we received and believe others will enjoy The Lobster Pot as well. Make time to go, you’ll be glad you did.
Donna Ladd
Mar 22,2025
This was my first time eating here. The atmosphere was very nice. The food was simply delicious. And even though they were short on help, the service was wonderful. The drinks were amazing. It's a little pricey, but it was a great experience.
Jessi Lease
Mar 14,2025
Love this place! It's the second time we've been here and had a fabulous meal!!
Rebecca Chesnes
Mar 10,2025
I can't say enough about how incredible this place is! The food is amazing, the staff is very nice and helpful. We had Rockefeller oysters, crab stuffed ruby red trout, and salmon alfredo (technically not on the menu but they subbed salmon for me). We're already talking about the next time we come!
Reviews For The Lobster Pot