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Seafood

The Lobster Shop

Tacoma, Washington

Why stop here: The Lobster Shop is a $$$ seafood pick in Tacoma. Order Cioppino.

CuisineSeafood
Price$$$
TownTacoma

Waterfront mainstay on Commencement Bay since 1981, prized for fresh Northwest seafood and sweeping views of Mount Rainier and the Olympics.

What to order

Cioppino

At The Lobster Shop, Roamward highlights Cioppino because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.

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Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.

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