Photos: The Lobster restaurant in Santa Monica

Executive chef Collin Crannell with the signature menu items at the Lobster, a restaurant in Santa Monica. (Christina House / For The Times)

Jumbo wild Mexican shrimp cocktail at the Lobster . (Christina House / For The Times)

A dish of Manila clam chowder as served at the Lobster. (Christina House / For The Times)

Kurobuta pork belly lettuce cups are offered at the Lobster. (Christina House / For The Times)
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Tempura prawns served with hot Chinese mustard, sweet chile sauce and ponzu with the ocean as your backdrop. (Christina House / For The Times)

American lobster salad with avocado, little gem lettuce, winter citrus vinaigrette and fried leeks. (Christina House / For The Times)

Herb-grilled American lobster with drawn butter and a lemon wedge. (Christina House / For The Times)

Aurimas Petrulevicius, left, and girlfriend Tina Cheng enjoy dinner at the Lobster restaurant. (Christina House / For The Times)
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Grilled Australian barramundi, made with roasted butternut squash, spinach, crispy pumpkin seeds and aged balsamic vinegar. (Christina House / For The Times)

Farm-stand blackberry cobbler as prepared at the Lobster. (Christina House / For The Times)

Strawberry parfait at the Lobster restaurant. (Christina House / For The Times)

A couple enjoys the food and the view at the Lobster in Santa Monica. (Christina House / For The Times)