Lobster Monster

Super friendly and nice staff. I went on a Friday night and it was not busy at all. No need to make reservation and no wait time. I love their Patty and Lobster melt munwitch. The toasts are buttery and crispy. The patty is very juicy and tender. Gotta try their Srirachi (house made) hot sauce if you like spicy. I packed two home :)

First I have to say the owners of Lobster Monster are super adorable, enthusiastic and extremely nice people!
I attended a charity event at Lobster Monster for a set menu. We had the Soup, Lobster Poutine and Cold Croissant Roll, Brownie Sundae. Their lobster seemed very fresh, nicely cooked and didn’t leave any «sea» taste to it.
I lovedddd the Lobster Poutine. I would’ve never thought to add Maple Syrup to poutine if I haven’t tried here! Definitely a must try.
The croissant roll was different since they used a croissant instead of normal bread. I thought it was okay because I’m not a fan of green onions and there were lotssss of onions in here.
All in all, the experience was quite good since the owners were extremely friendly and made us feel welcomed. The food is on the heavy side, great portions to share since some are a bit pricey.

Came here with my hubby. He is a big fan of anything seafood. I don’t mind it, but not obsessed with it.
SERVICE — was amazing! Very tentative. Came to our table several times to make sure we were topped up with water.
FOOD — Appetizer, we ordered the lobster spring rolls. I must order! It was perfectly crispy. My hubby ordered the Neptune pasta dish. We found it was reasonable priced for what you get. A lobster tail, lobster claw, 3 shrimps and 3 scallops. The flavor was good, but not exceptional where we have to come back. I ordered the fish tacos. Didn’t have much flavor and found the fish to be dry.
It was ok, but not exceptional. Probably won’t be returning.

Came here for last minute dinner on Valentines day as my boyfriend did not plan anything. We got there around 8:30pm, the restaurant was not busy which is surprising for vday.
I was not very hungry at the time so we only order two entrees (we couldnt even finish). We ordered the seafood linguine ($ 63 normally $ 33) and a small lobster dinner ($ 69). The entrees came with a choice of lobster bisque or clam chowder and brucshetta or garlic bread and a side. The lobster bisque was one of the best i have had in Toronto, you can tell its homemade with a generous amount of lobster meat in it. The bruschetta was definitely memorable, my bf couldnt stop eating them (he ate most of it because he loved them that much!). The lobster dinner was fresh. The seafood linguine was HUGE. Lobster, Tiger shrimp and giant scallops toss with marinara sauce. i thought the sauce was lacking a bit of flavour but other than that this dish was great.
Service was great. it’s family owned, the servers there are so friendly which gave us a cozy feeling.
Overall, I thought Lobster Monster was great but the price was a little too steep for Valentine’s day (it was 2x the price on the menu!) I would most likely visit again for other items on the menu on a regular day when the prices are more reasonable.

The past Friday was a special dinner here with my young family as well as a prelude to my birthday weekend. After stumbling upon some awesome reviews on Lobster Monster, I was reunited after a near decade with my dear mentor-​friend and publisher of a women’s magazine I freelanced as a Food Editor at the start of my career, owner Marianne Woo. She and her husband Steve have dreamt of having their own restaurant, and one day they looked at each other and said, «Let’s do it! Let’s go for our life’s dream and share what we love with others who love food too.» They are so inspirational that way! Running the front of the house, they really set themselves apart from others with great hospitality, great food and great conversations which are at the heart of their cosy restaurant.
The ambience evoked a warm casual vibe, perfect for entertaining couples, large groups and families with young kids. I loved all the beach and dock wall adornments especially the paintings and quotes, and seriously how can you not fall in love with the picnic checkerboard draped table cloths! And the food– beyond D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S and the portions were super generous! We had their fabulous Lobster Poutine, Lobster Dinner and Neptune’s Delight Seafood Pasta– everything was fresh and succulent. My family had a blast and we can’t wait to come back and try their other menu items… Thank you! For more on our fabulous dining experience, please see my blog post:

Food was disgusting. I have NO idea how this place has as many stars as it does?! People must not know good food! The lobster is frozen, I repeat: FROZEN. The lobster Mac and cheese is more like lobster in a soupy powder cheese sauce. And the bisque is soggy and just straight up unappetizing. If you’re in the mood for fresh lobster, I would suggest Smoked & Cracked instead. Don’t waste your money here.

I made reservations for Valentine’s day. we love seafood especially lobster, so we were excited. we arrived early and were seated. it was small inside but nice it made it seem more intimate. We placed a drink order and our appetizers the Lovin lobster spring rolls which were really good, had a hint of spicy but sweetness from the carrots which balanced out nicely, & the Cajun calamari. I really enjoyed the calamari it was lightly breaded with there homemade Cajun sauce YUMM!!! For our entrées I got the surf and turf with crispy chips and my boyfriend got Neptune’s delight (seafood pasta). As we waited we noticed a few things that made it go from a 5 star to a 4 star review. There was an older couple next to us, they were discussing dessert, a waitress came by and told them to make there’s decision very soon or dessert wouldn’t be an option cause they needed the table. I found that rude and just a few other little things. We both got the lobster bisque (booming with flavor and chunks of lobster) & the bruschetta (average, nice bite size pieces) our entrées came they were great my surf and turf was amazing the filet mignon was melt in your mouth, steak house worthy. The seafood pasta has serious flavor and the scallops were to die for! Dessert was a sweet lemon cake that seemed like it was bought at a grocery store too sweet. Drink wise I stuck to Stella’s and my partner tried a watermelon frozen cocktail which was ok and a ceaser with two massive shrimps that was lacking an essential ceaser ingredient just couldn’t pin it ! I’d recommend this place to anyone who loves seafood, seems like a bit of a hidden gem. I will return to this restaurant for sure!

Came here for my birthday a few months ago, and I still think about their Lobster poutine with lobster bisque, it was THAT good. Their Neptune’s Delight pasta was pretty good and portion is huge. Will definitely recommend seafood lovers here.

Love this place! Food is great and the owners are very friendly and nice :)!! Lobsters and seafood are fresh. Came here on a Friday night and it wasn’t too busy. We got a free parking in the side streets.
Only cons is that they charge $ 1 per cup of hot water. Which we wasn’t aware of until we got the bill.

Overprice, food below average. I won’t come back. I am so disappointed. Service is good! But food food food !!!

I came here on a Sunday night with a bunch of friends. We were the only table there which made me feel bad because they deserve more customers! The people there were so nice. It was freezing that night and they offered me a hot cup of water right when I enter the restaurant.
The menu is huge. Luckily, I took a look at it the night before like a true foodie so I knew exactly what I wanted. I opted for the Neptune’s Delight (hearty scallops, tiger shrimp, baby clams, 2 oz lobster tail and a mini lobster claw,
served over linguine tossed in a fresh made marinara sauce with a touch of
cream for a smooth finish). I thought that the scallops were done exceptionally well. The lobster tail was a bit dry though but the mini lobster claw was good. I wish there was slightly more broth in my pasta because it was delicious. The seafood taste was subtle (but there) and it wasn’t overly salty. For $ 33, I thought that this was such a good deal.
It’s a bit of a drive for me but I want to come back to try out more dishes!

I came for the name, I stayed for the lobster. Very welcoming and warm atmosphere (the Unilocal pictures don’t give it justice).
A+ service
A+ menu options
A+ giant sampler with snow crab, filet mignon (surprisingly delicious!), bacon wrapped scallops, a lobster tail, mashed potatoes, and a lot of butter.
Being from out East, I’m a bit of a grump when it comes to seafood in Upper Canada, but Lobster Monster really impressed me.
LOBSTER MONSTER!

Great food. Had amazing rich lobster bisque, great lobster rolls and quesadillas. I like décor aswell get little place. I would def recommend to those in the area or any lobster fans with cars.

Came here for a friend’s birthday on a Sunday night, and it was a great decision. The food is delicious, their house-​made hot sauce is to die for and the portions are generous. The owners are super attentive to all our needs. The overall experience was just a great one!
Try the bruschetta and the lobster poutine with lobster bisque, paired with maple syrup. You won’t regret it!

TLDR: Must get the bruschetta & lobster bisque.
Lobster Monster is truly a one-​of-​a-​kind restaurant!
The service was beyond average and really made me and my guest feel like we were friends in her kitchen.
The food portions were HUGE. You truly get what you pay for.
Food verdict:
Small lobster $ 33 with the additional $ 9 package (mash potatoes, bruschetta, corn, coleslaw, seasonal vegetables & lobster bisque)
= A, the mash potatoes were a bit bland, but everything else was delicious! The bruschetta was probably the best i’ve ever had. Who would have thought a lobster place would be the place to perfect bruschetta!!! The lobster bisque was very creamy and loaded with lobster.
Neptune linguine $ 30?
=A-​, the linguine was it’s own presentation… I’m talking about lobster tail, giant shrimps, huge scallops all presented on a plate (which was more like a platter) of linguine!!! When people say they have enough for next day’s lunch I always think they’re exaggerating or have tiny tummies. NO. You will have more than enough for lunch for the next day. TRUST ME.
Decorations= A+
Service = A

Lobster Monster is a restaurant located on Yonge St, a bit north of Lawrence Ave. The place is rather large inside, and the décor is a bit like a cheesy seafood restaurant, but the menu items were definitely intriguing and the guy who greeted us was friendly enough. Make no mistake about it, this place offers up a refuge for lobster lovers to unite.
With items like lobster mac and cheese, lobster poutine, lobster nachos, lobster rolls, and well… you get the point. We started out with a cup of the lobster bisque ($ 7) and lobster spring rolls ($ 10) to start. The lobster bisque was wonderful. Nice thick soup with a decent amount of lobster meat in the bisque as well. The lobster spring rolls were subpar. I thought there wasn’t any lobster meat or flavor discernible in the spring rolls.
We also ordered Lobster Grilled Cheese ($ 17) and the Hot Lobster Roll ($ 23). The lobster grilled cheese was great. It is a triple decker grilled cheese sandwich that was actually jam packed with lobster meat and mozzarella cheese. The only problem with the grilled cheese is how buttery it was and the extra slice in the middle, just made it so heavy. The hot lobster roll was served in a warm buttered croissant roll. Despite how it looks, there was a good amount of lobster meat in the roll. Both items served with fries.
The food was good, but the prices were a tad too high to warrant repeat visits. The décor of the place is a bit tacky, but that shouldn’t deter you from the food. The service here is friendly and appears to be family owned by a couple who takes great pride in their work.

Who doesn’t love a bit of lobster added to their favourite dish :)
Lobster Monsters whole menu focuses on the tasty crustacean, either on it’s own or added to already popular dishes, with some non-​lobster items or some basic seafood options for those who prefer.
The menu will make you drool, and you will pretty much want to try one of everything.
We went on a weeknight, and the place wasn’t super busy so we got stellar service and even some (absolutely amazing) bruschetta to start on the house!
After both of us deliberating forever over the menu, and convincing ourselves that our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs, we opted to share a lobster poutine, substituting the gravy with lobster bisque + add bacon (cue drooling), and a lobster grilled cheese with their hand cut chips (now cue heart attack).
Sounding soooo promising we were super excited to eat here, but sadly the food fell a bit short, thus the score of 3. But nothing so bad that it couldn’t be easily improved. I still have hope for this place!
The bisque on the poutine was not hot at all so the dish was room temp and the cheese didn’t melt. The taste was great, but poutine needs to be hot and gooey! The bread for the grilled cheese was super super thick and super hard and had become that kind of toast that scratches the roof of your mouth every time you bite. It also wasn’t hot enough, and even with the overcooked rock bread, the cheese was barely melted, and the lobster portion was a little underwhelming. We left feeling pretty disappointed.
I think there shortcomings are easy fixes, and hopefully over time they improve these small things because their menu really does sound amazing and the service was so great. I will give it another shot in the future and hope for the best!

Was excited to hear of this place from a friend. It is conveniently located along the subway line, and as the name suggests specializes in various lobster concoctions.
ATMOSPHERE:
Décor had a kind of coastal-​vibe to it. Great place to grab a bite and drink during the summer months. Owner mentioned the recent renovations, and that they would be opening the doors up that adjoin to the patio in time for the warm weather — so should be open now. Place was empty when we were there, but hopefully fills up more now.
FOOD:
The bruschetta here is fantastic! Best I’ve had in quite a while… moist, fresh tomatoes, with just the right amount of oil. The lobster grilled cheese had me mighty excited, but was actually just OK. Although they were generous with the chunks of lobster, there was a bit too much bread and not enough cheese, so it came out really dry. Highlight of the meal was definitely the lobster poutine. There’s the option to add lobster bisque (extra) instead of gravy, and it was absolutely exquisite! Poured on top of the crispy fries and chunks of lobster (again, they don’t hold back with that), it was among the more unique and tasty poutines I’ve had.
SERVICE:
Our server was extremely attentive, and made sure to check-​in on us frequently (perhaps a bit too frequently to be honest haha). We appreciated the attention to detail though, and how quickly she brought the food out. Her friendliness and willingness to chat about the history of the place was nice. A plus in my book, apparently the owners try their best to keep the restaurant as «Canadian» as possible, having most of their seafood shipped from PEI, rather than the US.
VERDICT:
If you like lobster, and a good place to eat/​have a beer, this is worth a try!

When you’ve got a name like Lobster Monster, you better deliver on the Lobster!
I went for a light snack after work and ended up getting a couple apps and a drink. Their special shrimp-​wrecked caesar was a sight to behold with large prawns decorating the rim of the glass.
The bruschetta reminded me of when I was young. It’s a simple and humble dish but really nostalgic and delicious.
Finally, the star of the meal arrived. A lobster salad with succulent, juicy hunks of lobster; they definitely did not skimp on the meat! It was a pleasure to eat here and I’ll definitely be back for another meal in hopefully the near future.
For a full review with more pictures, feel free to check out my blog, conveniently located in my profile. Happy eating!

Who would’ve thought that the large marine crustacean once deemed as ‘a disgusting bottom feeder’ and only eaten by the poor would climb it’s way up the social ladder to become a true delicacy, a fancy meal, a ‘Just got paid’ kind of dish. Lobster in this day and age is a luxury and while I’m reluctant to cook it myself, there is a number of worthy seafood restaurants in the city that serve up the real deal. One new place that takes lobster to the next level is the newly opened Lobster Monster in the Yonge and Lawrence area.
Owner’s Steve and Marianne Woo are passionate about lobster and aren’t afraid to get down and dirty with the clawed creatures. They incorporate the succulent meat in a variety of comfort food items creating some classic dishes such as lobster mac and cheese and lobster grilled cheese. You can also order lobster in the old-​fashioned way where it is steamed in boiling salt water.
I arrived at Lobster Monster with a moderate appetite and left in a serious food coma. Marianne reminded me of my mother as she was very proud of her cooking and wanted to make sure that I was completely satisfied with my meal. Every now and then she would come out from the kitchen and chat with the customers which really added to the dining experience, it felt like she had invited us to her home for dinner.
We started the night off with a pint of beer and a bowl of clam chowder and lobster bisque. Both items were piping hot and served with biscuits and garlic bread. I really liked the clam chowder because of the rich flavour and heaps of baby clams and potatoes in the mix. The lobster bisque was just as good and was the perfect bowl of comfort for the chilly evening. At this point I already felt the food coma kicking in…
Lobster Bisque & Clam Chowder — $ 7 for a cup
Next up was the bruschetta which was incredibly fresh. The bread was very soft and the homemade tomato mix on top was delicious.
Bruschetta — 4 for $ 6
Next item was the lobster spring rolls. These look like a traditional spring roll but were stuffed with chunks of lobster and veggies. They were quite tasty but you really do need the homemade voodoo dipping sauce that they come with, its sweet, spicy and tangy!
Lobster Spring Rolls — $ 10
Then it was time for the lobster mac and cheese, one of my favourite items! Marianne brought out this huge bowl of it and I looked at it with fear and love. I ate the entire bowl of this creamy pasta and loved the tender chunks of lobster meat with it.
Lobster White Mac & Cheese — $ 15
Next was the traditional lobster poutine and the poutine topped with clam chowder. How I was still alive at this point is a miracle but then again poutine is my weakness. Both poutines were pretty decent, I liked the traditional much better than the clam chowder poutine only because the chowder one was quite hearty.
Lobster Poutine and Clam Chowder Poutine — $ 16
Marianne tried to hint at some dessert from their list of homemade desserts but unfortunately I couldn’t fit it in my already expanded stomach. There were some tempting desserts though that I will have to try next time.
I loved the experience at Lobster Monster and will be making my way back soon for a proper lobster meal, bib and all.