Royal Lobster

I've been here before when they first opened. It's a small hidden place in Waikiki below street level under the stairway. A young couple in back were friendly and kind. You would have to order at the counter and wait till it's made. Two tables outside but more tables through the glass doors inside.The reason I like this place is because the filling in the sandwich is just all lobster. No other ingredients. Butter sauce on the side served with chips. Everything was fresh and tasty.So if you're in the mood for lobster, this is the place to come.

Super easy to order - lobster roll or lobster salad? I got the lobster roll to go and it was a good mix of claws AND regular meat! The Cole slaw was pretty good as well.When she handed me my roll the instructions were "pour the butter over the roll" - oooooh! Fun! To go packaging very nice even had the cutest lil baby packet of old bay seasoning aww.Can sit inside maybe one table in there, or right outside there's a few little mini tables since its adjacent to a food court type of thing, or even take to the beach if you can wait to dig in. It's probably best right away though. I had a hard time finding this place im really bad at directions so my advice is to pay attention better than me lol and remember it's down a very small set of stairs that you could easily miss if you're dumb like me.

Somewhat above average lobster roll with decent chunks of lobster - the lobster itself was chilled with a warm buttered bun, so it's overall kind of an odd lukewarm temperature. I liked that the lobster wasn't overcooked, but it'd be better if the lobster came hot instead of this strange temperature combination. I also found the warm buttered bun too oily/buttery, you have to eat it quickly before it cools. Market price was $30, which is a bit above prices in the east coast but I guess this is Hawaii.Service was polite and the food came out really fast. The seating area is kind of small and looks like it can fill up at peak times, but there was plenty of seating when I went around 5 pm.

This is our 2nd time dining here and every time we come to WAIKĪKĪ we make sure to eat here. They have the BEST lobster roll and lobster salad !! You will not be disappointed, Anna the pricing is about right since lobster is an expensive seafood !! They make it fresh for you and my salad tasted soooo good !!It's a small place and they have tables outside the actual store. This is a hidden hole in the wall gem!!

We're back!!! Royal Lobster is hands down one of the most hidden and amazing restaurants in Waikiki. First and foremost, where else can you get so much lobster for such an incredible price? Nowhere!Their lobster rolls are simply divine--buttery, tender, and a fiesta in your mouth! The Hawaiian rolls are perfectly toasted, making sure every bite is a delight. And don't even get me started on the coleslaw; it's some of the most delicious I've ever tasted.The staff here are the most humble and kind folks you'll ever meet. They truly make you feel welcomed and valued. Do yourself a favor and give them a visit! Let's take their business to a new level of success. You won't regret it!

Every year I go to Hawaii, I have to go here atleast once. The bread is so buttery(you can ask for more on the side if you want to) and the lobster is so flavorful. The price is around $30+ so just make sure you know that before you come here. That's the typical for lobster rolls in Hawaii that I've seen. I've tried in SF, farmers markets, Boston, nothing beats this lobster roll. Just try it.

Update 10/16/24:There is limited seating within Royal Lobster, but ample seating outside. The service is quick and efficient. The lobster roll and lobster salad is one of the best I've tasted. The lobster roll has about 4oz of actual Maine lobster tail and a piece of lobster claw for presentation. (See pic) Lobster Roll comes with chips and Cole slaw, and dab of their home made garlic mayo. This lobster roll is excellent. The lobster salad was also excellent. Fresh cherry tomatoes and fresh lettuce with a whole sliced lobster tail comprises this wonderful salad. The salad dressing was delicious and perfect for this salad. It has an Asian flavor to it. I highly recommend visiting Royal Lobster for lunch or dinner.

Quite the amazing lobster roll! The coleslaw was delish as well. Feels like you get more lobster pieces with the salad... but then it's a salad with arugula, and doesn't have the comfort food feel of the fluffy carbie bread. But at least they offer a "healthy" option. Service was quick, and they have shared seating with a couple of the restaurants that are downstairs. It's an easy grab-and-go place, if you want to take your lobster for the road.

Lobster roll - Chips - Cold Slaw - Melted butter - Dipping Sauce. Lobster Roll- is served coldRate 4 out of 10 just by itself Does taste a little better when you pour the melted butter on the roll and dip it into the sauce. 7 out of 10. $29.99 before taxes. Service was amazing! Young lady who took our order was friendly and kind. Just the service alone is a 10/10. Environment was clean, small and cozy. Located under ground along a strip of other restaurants.

My absolute favorite place for lobster rolls.The lobster rolls have the perfect amount of lobster meat to bread ratio.I could honestly eat two in a sitting, because they are that good! Service is friendly and quick and there are a few tables inside and right outside the restaurant.The slaw and chips are perfect accompaniments.