Lobster Chef

2948 S Norfolk St, San Mateo
(650) 315-2218

Recent Reviews

Kalie Rogers

Such a great meal! The owner was so nice and was a great lunch spot on a Friday afternoon. Will definitely be coming back and will be placing an order for our Super Bowl watch party!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jade N.

My friend and I love seafood boils so we decided to try this place out for dinner. Cute decorations inside, place was clean, server was attentive, and the food came out quick. I ordered a lb of mussels and she got a lb of shrimp (head on). We both asked for a combination of the 3 sauces (medium). The cook and texture of the seafood was great. The sauce was heavy on the Cajun side which I liked and the spice level was a perfect medium. We also got the garlic noodles, it wasn't oily like most are and I enjoyed the garlic flavor. Definitely try this place if you're craving seafood!

Valerie C.

First off the service was good and they were fast to seat us. There were only 2 workers and they were constantly super busy. We started with the Cajun fries (not pictured). The fries were pretty good. For the meal, we decided to share garlic noodles and combo c3 which included shrimp, crawfish, mussels or clams, corn, potato, sausage. I have to say I was a bit disappointed in the food. Starting with the sauce - we got spice level medium. It was extremely salty and grainy. The shrimp was just ok. The mussels were extremely large and I didn't enjoy those very much. I think there's definitely some room to improve here. Unfortunately it didn't really fix my craving for a seafood boil.

Lynnette N.

We've tried this place twice and both times we ordered shrimp with head (mix garlic butter and cajun, "you'll be sorry" spice level) with cajun fries. For reference, I usually order XXX at boiling crab. The 'you'll be sorry' spice is really spicy but the sauce overall is too salty and a bit grainy? The first time we ordered, we actually added butter to it at home and it tasted a lot better so that'd probably be my recommendation for next time. Probably also need to downgrade to hot level because my boyfriend couldn't handle the spice .Cajun fries were okay. We didn't devour them like we usually do with fries.

Terry W.

Best Shrimp Boil in the Bay Area , everyone needs to come here and try , you won't be disappointed! 5 stars ! I promise!

Rabendy Inc

IF you order take out, they give you two of a kind of each seafood. Total ripoff for the price.You're better off going to Marina next door and buying all the ingredients and making it yourself at home.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Socialle C.

Person who's serving me greet me with a smile which is good! Chai latte is really good! The fried chicken is really tasty and crispy love it.!

Joyce C.

Ordered plate specialCajun wrapsPlate special comes with shrimp, mussels, corn, sausage and garlic noodles within $20. The wraps taste juicy and fresh. It tastes different from popular restaurants like boiling crab but it's not less than it. Will come back for the wraps!

Ingrid Lewis

SUPER YUM lobster tail with just average edamame. The bonus is that everything was fresh and clean. Seriously...that lobster was amazing!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fresh Lobsters

Chris N.

This place is the bomb. I've been here twice with friends, and both times have hit the spot for Cajun boil. I've tried the following: - Clam chowder: Super yummy. Lots of clams and a rich, creamy broth. - Lobster chowder: Tasty, but not as good as the clam chowder. - Shrimp (peeled) + clams with Cajun + garlic butter sauce: Definitely go for the combined sauce - it's amazing. The seafood is also well cooked and meaty. Outstanding. - Sides combo: Pairs really well with the seafood. The onions drenched in the sauce is delicious. Both times I've gone, the place has really been empty so I'm hoping they get more togo orders and can pull through.

Z Y

Very tasty! Shrimp is big and fresh. Chicken wings is a must try! Best wings I have had in the Bay Area. Their other fried appetizers are amazing too.

Mengdan Y

Very tasty! Shrimp is big and fresh. Chicken wings is a must try! Best wings I have had in the Bay Area.

Phoebe C.

Located in a semi older plaza, there was ample parking when we arrived for dinner.Ambiance is quiet, place looks a bit run down and we were the only people dining the entirety of our meal. We ordered 2lbs of shrimp, seasoned with cajun + garlic butter, added sausage and corn for 2 people.. and of course a side of rice.Food came out quickly. Shrimp were all decently sized and cooked well. The sauce felt like it was missing something acidic? It came out kind of flat but with the help of the entire plate of lemons, it was good.We ordered the sausage add-on and it only came with 4 pieces. Service was ok. - we walked in, server immediately asks "for here or to-go?" Not the most inviting but it's not a big deal. - we never got our waters refilled the whole meal- we never got more napkins unless asking despite the server staring at us most if not the entirety of our meal lol This place is decent but it doesn't have a WOW factor. If I was nearby, I'd come again but I think I prefer other Cajun boil places more.

Janine K.

We got the Dungeness Crab with the house sauce (mild) garlic noodles, shrimp cocktail and the sides (corn, sausage, potatoes and onions) to go. It came with paper for the table and some bibs. Grab a roll of paper towels and dig in. The sauce was full of flavor, spice-based sauce created a paste that clung to the sweet crab perfectly. Potatoes in the side were so good my husband and I fought over them. We paired it with a sparkling, put on some music and we had a great Friday night.

Anna Y.

Quick and good service, quality food, fresh clams, meaty mussels, tender lobster tails in a mean Cajun sauce that makes me sweat--that's a public first. Thanks for the good dinner.

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