Lobster West is a must-visit for seafood fans. Fresh lobster is imported from friendly Maine fishermen and flown in each day, and the toasted and buttered fresh rolls are baked that morning. Each roll is made with generous chunks of lobster and accompanied by house-made coleslaw and Cape Cod chips.

To make the meal perfect, try their lobster bisque or New England Clam Chowder. The restaurant is cozy, unpretentious, and friendly, with little sitting nooks for privacy, fun nautical décor, and plush cushions. It’s a little corner of Maine right in California.

765 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, 760-634-1684

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