Jumbo Lobster Restaurant

My second time visiting Jumbo Lobster since the relocation to this new location. The first time dim sum lobster lunch set went downhill but decided to give it a second chance. We didn’t regret coming again for dinner. The lobster set dinner was great. There is a free serving of 20oz dry aged steak free with our set menu below $600. You get two servings if picking a set menu above $600. Some waitress are kind of rushing the service while most of them are great. The decoration and table spacing are far better than before. We find the dishes portions are a bit smaller than before but nonetheless all tasted great. Our set menu included black silken chicken soup, half suckling pig, Vancouver crab, lobster, fish, pea sprouts, fried rice and some dessert. The lobster they picked for our table is heavier so they charged us extra $20! We also paid $20 to change the way of cooking the lobster. 5 of us each paid $94 tips and tax included by cash. We enjoyed the dinner and will be back soon!

We were a group of five seniors and we ordered the steak, lobster, crab and fish set to celebrate the end of the tax free restaurant meals. All the dishes were delicious and there was more than enough for our group. The steak had been aged and was tender and tasty; the lobster mountain was fried well with lots of garlic accompanied by French fries; the Vancouver crab hill was also fried well; and the fish was steamed just right. The other dishes were pea sprouts, fried rice with crab roe and a generous portion of prawns, and a jelly dessert. Service was friendly, and the table booths were classy and gave us a measure of primacy.

Our family went here for Xmas dinner. We order a whole suckling pig and it was very good. When we placed the order on the phone, they said it was a certain price, and we confirmed the order. However, at the night of dinner, they told us it was higher price ($40 more) 😲。 Not only this, but the price of all combo and everything else also went up after the tax break became effective! Not a good practice! As for the food, the steak was grilled perfectly to medium rare (u must tell them as they don’t ask you, and would cook to medium), and no sauce to be served with! The lobster mountain was flavourful but the fries were too oily and not crunchy anymore after just like 5mins. The crabs were OK and so is the sea bass fish. Not bad but nothing to wow about

I’ve only been to Fishman’s Lobster but this sister restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The ambiance, the service, the value, the FOOD! That dry aged steak is one of the best steaks I’ve had in one hand and I’ve had wagyu from Japan. The lobster was perfection and all the other dishes just complimented the meal. We picked the package good for 3-4 but it could’ve easily fed 6-7! The dessert was a little lacklustre, but still one of the most memorable meals with friends. Highly highly recommend!

I agree with other reviewers that the service is a bit weird. I visited last night for my boss’s birthday dinner. Overall, the food was great, but the crab and lobster were disappointing—both tasted bland and dry. On the other hand, I was pleasantly surprised to find a Chinese restaurant serving high-quality steak. The steak is cooked simply with butter, garlic and rosemary, like a classic home-cooked dish. The taste is great, but nothing extraordinary. I especially want to give a big 👍🏼 for the steamed fish. This dish is a must-try! I’m not sure what they use for the soy sauce, but it has a wonderful umami flavor. The fish is cooked perfectly—no fishy smell, and the meat is tender and smooth, not tough at all. The servers frequently cleared our plates, which was nice, but they often tried to take my plate before I was finished. 😮‍💨 One thing I really liked was the ambiance—it has a fancy steakhouse feel, unlike traditional Chinese restaurants with overly bright lighting. I’d definitely go back for the beef and fish, but not for the lobster. 😬

2024 December 4★ Moved to a new location with a larger, classy but dark look is certainly a big change from their original white marked look. Food remains pretty good. Lobster 5.5lbs + 5 dim sum with fried rice & veggies meal is just over $210 and is good for 4 people. 2022 September 4★ If your looking for a cheap meal, this isn't the place for you. If your looking for lobster with a decent atmosphere, you've come to the right place. The lobster and seafood is the star here. The other dishes are not bad either, but really, it won't be the reason why you are here. The lobster with fries combination is actually very good. The hints of garlicky spiciness complements the flavor of lobster. The salted egg lobster version is also just as good. The garlic beef chunks with veggies are also very good. Tender and bursting with flavors. Free Parking available. Service was good considering it was early (4pm).

Came here for a lunch and we ordered the 招牌龍蝦山餐 (7-9位), Special Lobster Moumtain Dinner for (7 to 9 people), $538. It includes a dish of 10-pound lobsters. Additional weight for lobster is $30 per pound. The 4 lobsters we had weighted 10.29 pounds, and it was fair. The dishes are excellent and tasty, but the serving speed is slow. Needed to follow up twice for the fish and dessert. The dessert looked subpar for a $538 combo, really.

The place is beautiful very classy and elegant. Prices are not cheap but certainly comparable to other offerings of similar standards. The place can be very busy I mean very. You basically book a time slot to come queue lol. Lobster and steak are amazing, the dimsum is only soso. The tea is good quality. Service perfect. Great for an occasional treat

Waygu, a large lobster together with our dim sum for Lunar New Year. Bouncy longevity noodles and snow pea leaves with the lobster. What a delicious and memorable treat! Lovely china, great service and I love how they made over this massive restaurant. Very high beautiful tin ceilings. Plenty of room between tables. Most tables appeared to seat 8-10. There was a private space upstairs. In the end, with tax free January 2025, the bill was $320 before tip. The eight of us feasted. Will return.

Arrived on a cold winter day. The service at the front desk was terrible. Basically if you didn't speak Chinese, you were discriminated against and had others jump the queue to get a spot. If you asked about how long you had to wait for a table there was no answer. Not even an estimate. The servers then cursed behind your back and called you crazy. Despite the negative experience, the food was ok. Overall, would not return even if they paid me.

Sometimes bigger isn't better. It pains me to say this as a long time fan of Jumbo Lobster Restaurant. This is the popular offspin of ever-popular FLC. They recently moved to Richmond Hill to an even larger venue, that is dark and sleek compared to the prior location. Whereas we enjoyed the Lobster, Crab & Fish combo on our first visit, they have now revamped their entire dinner menu to incorporate dry-aged over 20 days steak along with a price increase and/or smaller lobster. If you enjoy sizzling ribeye steak it's a good fill-up but we came for lobster! Furthermore, everything else was a step down from what we've come to expect. The 4lb lobster mountain impressed but the batter was not fully cooked through in some parts. The 2.5 crab in salted egg yolk was particularly salty. The lobster roe fried rice added shrimp but the rice was clumpier than it should be crisp. Even the service was inattentive compared to past experience. The only thing going for the dinner experience is the vibe. Otherwise it's more expensive for less quality and extra steak now. For the price, I will sadly go elsewhere for seafood dinner next time.

I liked this restaurant but you could go to Fisherman Lobster for cheaper and same food. Got the set menu for 5-6 people but was definitely enough for 8 people. Came to about $800. Service charge is included but tbh service wasn't amazing. Not enough servers for such a huge restaurant. They only were attentive when they realized my dad was tipping them individually. I would not come back again because it's nothing special but it is worth a try !

I didn't have much of an expectation but I left pleasantly surprised! Loved the salted egg lobster, the crab was perfectly cooked... Go check em out! I will say that they ran out of the quoted size of seafood on the menu at 5:30PM so we had to pay extra... wondering if they just never have the size quoted on the menu... The setting of the restaurant was also quite glamorous for a Chinese restaurant which was a nice twist.

The new location is a massive upgrade compared to the old one! It's super spacious, and the upscale decor really sets the mood. Everywhere you look, there are stylish touches that make the place feel high-end. Honestly, it might just have some of the best interior vibes for a restaurant of its kind. One of the coolest features? Crab and lobster tanks scattered all around the dining area. It gives the space a lively, fresh-from-the-sea vibe that seafood lovers will absolutely adore. And the food? Oh, it's literally a seafood paradise. They've got all sorts of King Crab, lobsters, and other fresh seafood options for you to enjoy. They have fridges all around the dining floor with steaks, wagyu beef, and ribeye, in them. What a cool restaurant layout to show off their expensive inventory. If you swing by for lunch, you'll find a pretty solid dim sum combo menu with tons of variety to choose from. It's perfect if you want something lighter but still packed with flavor. Many regulars say the lunch menus are an even better bang for your buck compared to the dinner options, so that's worth keeping in mind. As for the prices, they're reasonable when you consider the top-notch quality of both the food and the dining experience. It's definitely an upscale spot, but it's worth it--especially if you're into seafood and want to treat yourself or someone special. Overall, this place delivers a fantastic seafood dining experience. Whether you're coming for the vibrant atmosphere, the fresh tanks of seafood, or the perfectly aged meats, you're in for a treat. It's no wonder people rave about this spot. Next time you're craving seafood or want a dining experience that feels a little extra fancy, give this restaurant a shot. With its awesome decor, great food, and reasonable pricing for what's on offer, it's bound to leave you impressed. And hey, if you're looking for the best value, lunch might be your sweet spot!

Let's just get this out of the way. Jumbo Lobster is one the best Cantonese restaurants that I've been to in North America. They are located in the Toronto area in Richmond Hill. Unlike Chinese restaurants in the 626 (Southern California) where reservations are hardly ever made, my wife and I made reservations. It was a good thing that we made the reservations as we visited during a holday. They had a line of people out the door. The restaurant was not just huge, but, it was grand. It was bigger than any restaurant that I've been to in Southern California. The decor was top notch and modern. They had booth seating and tables. We came here thinking that we would get the lobster mountain, but, we ended up getting their lobster combo for 2-4 people. Yeah, there were only 2 of us. The lobster combo came with a lobster noodle, a lobster congee, and a choice of 4 dim sum dishes. Everything we ordered was fantastic! The dimsum, unlike California, came with 6 to an order. We had plenty of food and could not eat all of it. The combo is a very good deal. The service was nice and attentive. It was a great meal at a great restaurant. I'm pretty sure I will visit again when in the Toronto area.

I came here for brunch during the holiday season. I arrived around 11:30, the place was full but didn't have to wait for a table. The dim sum + lobster combo was a pretty good deal! It came out to be around $40-50 per person and we left with leftovers. The food was overall pretty good and portions were large. The service was so good and really has a high end ambiance. I would definitely take friends and family here.

Came here for a celebration. Had one of the set dinners. We were seated pretty quickly with our reservation. The place like nice with all the wine and meat fridges. Dark modern aesthetic. Things were kicked off with the rib eye. In theory it was interesting... or was done rare but left in oil and on candles so you have leave or there longer if you want it cost to medium well. But in practice, it's better to have a separate plate for heating as I was with some mannerless barbarians that kept taking pieces I flipped over to cook more. Only lightly seasoned but there was pink malasian sea salt for you to adjust. Next was the roast suckling pig... skin wonderfully crispy not hard at all. But not enough seasoning... would have liked some more five spice and salt. The fish was next and was really nice. Fried crisp skin on the outside and not dry on the inside. Slightly spicy and sweet. You enjoyment will depend on your preference for this flavor profile. I was excited for the fried rice... lobster roe and shrimp is a great combination but insufficient seasoning let it down... just needed s little more not much. It could also use something like peas to help cut the heaviness. Next we had e-fu noodles... my favorite noodle... texture was spot on... just enough chewiness and not to wet but it could have used just a little more oyster sauce to make it really good. Then came the main attraction... the lobster mountain. In top are the lobsters and the foothills are composites of a large base of fries. Flavor was similar to the sea bass... spicy and sweet with lots of fried garlic sprinkled throughout. I enjoyed it and it was all cooked right... maybe a tiny bit on the overdone side but that's kinda elected when you are pitching out so much volume... err on the side of caution. One thing that would have been nice is if the servers brought up shell bowls or plates... we were running out of room with the shells piling up. Or at least remove the shells from our plates. There might not be enough staff to they weren't all that attentive our needs. It was not bad but not great... somewhere between 3 and 3.5... didn't shine... or make much of an impression... like other things from modern Chinese culture... superficially impressive until you dig into it... then it's just ok... small tweaks and it can be really good.

3.5/5 Looks very upscale, but don't let the vibe fool you. It's basically another Chinese seafood restaurant without many other options besides, well, lobster. The lobster portion was certainly huge for our party of 6, but honestly given the price we paid I wasn't blown away. It was very average. The steak we got for free was pretty good, but let's be honest this isn't a steak place lol, though they do have rib eyes that you can see that are being dry aged. Is it sad that I preferred their steak a bit more? Roast pig was fine as well. Service started out well but ended very lackluster as we couldn't find anyone to give my table dessert and the bill for a very long time. Overall it's fine. I'm not gonna return personally, but won't say no to a future family gathering here.

The decor and renovation are top notch! The service is mediocre at best- very rushed, lack of care and check ins. Unless you're flagging them down, they don't come to you to check how everything is. Food is delicious and consistent. Been here twice now and the sister location 4x. The service is better at the original location but the ambiance is better at the new one!

They have set meal deals. Lobster can be cooked in different ways. Good was fresh and delicious. Copious amounts of food. Great service. Parking available in lot.

Extra star for value as they have a special promotion with a steak included when ordering a combo. We got the lobster combo for 2-3 people (soup, lobster, steamed bass, sweet and sour pork, snow pea tips, desserts) while also adding an order of half roast suckling pig. First impression is that this place is grand - it used to be a dimsum spot/banquet hall so it was very spacious with high ceilings. There were many seats, mainly for larger groups but would definitely recommend calling and making a reservation beforehand. The parking was also quite busy around dinner time. The staff confirmed our order and everything began to arrive. The steak arrived rare but is continuously heated, so you are able to keep cooking it as desired. It was delicious but quite fatty and each of us could only have a few pieces. The suckling pig was the highlight for me. The skin was crunchy and crispy, and was presented beautifully. The other dishes felt bland though the lobster portion was quite impressive and everyone left feeling stuffed. Service was friendly and attentive. Note: Cash or debit only

I've heard some good and some bad so I decided to come see for myself. My mom always wants to eat lobster so this was our family luncheon destination. Walking in, I was shocked by the size of this restaurant! The black interior, the tanks of lobsters and crabs, the fridges containing countless dry aged steaks, and also rows of wine. Half the dining room was full at 10:45am. We didn't have a reservation so we were the first ones seated on the opposite side. The menu looks exactly like the one at Fishman Lobster Clubhouse. Do they bill the same way? So we ordered a combo for 3-4 people which consisted of lobster noodles with pea shoot leaves and your choice of 4 dimsum dishes at $89.99. We chose shrimp rice noodle rolls, beef rice noodle rolls, beef short ribs, and shrimp dumplings. Nothing compares to a bucket being dragged by a server along the ground and being told the weight of the lobster exceeds the one posted in the menu. We have to pay extra? Not surprised.

This place is huge! Our family booked 2 full tables for a banquet style dinner as an engagement celebration. We ordered the two combo 3 as we had about 24 people. Very fancy set up. They brought out the food which was plated beautifully but I felt the flavors were nothing special, maybe a bit bland. I would have expected a bit more as a party of 12 at one table. This place would be good for an actual wedding banquet but it was a bit too much as a restaurant.

Best seafood spot ever! The golden egg crab was a heavenly delight and the classic lobster dish was addictive.

New location looks amazing! Asian version of the Keg with a sleek modern take. Worth a visit to check out the newly renovated space. As for the food, they still have the same Jumbo Lobster menu as per previous location, which is great cuz we love their lunch menus (lobster and dimsum combos)! Service was good as usual and tips all included in the bill.

Beautiful restaurant with seafood and meats lining the inside of the restaurant. The tea was kept warm over fire and they had beautiful dishes and cute small cups for the tea. This place is a bit pricy. You can order a meal set or order by item. We tried the lobster tower which was a little spicy and there were French fries on the bottom. The steamed lobster was soft. The rib meat was a bit hard to chew. The mango pudding was good. I enjoyed the chicken feet and the food tasted good. The fried rice was a bit bland.

Food was delicious and fresh. We ordered a set of combo, prices were reasonable. The place is great for special occasions and family gatherings. Staff were friendly and efficient changes our plates quite frequently.

Well if you love lobster and seafoods. Classy dining hall and service, almost below average prices, what else can you ask for? Gone with relatives so not really the food I usually enjoy, but absolutely top restaurant.

I've been to their old location once before. It was very bright and glamorous and now it's dark and chic. This was my first time at their brand new location which they spent $9M on and it took 8 months to build this 30,000 sq ft, ridiculously high ceiling restaurant. If you are going to bring helium balloons, make sure they are tied to a weight or you will not be able to get them back down. (Trust me, I know). Did you know the kitchen was half the size? It was the biggest restaurant I've ever dined in. We celebrated another birthday here. They have walls displaying wine bottles and I hear if you bring your own bottle, there is a $60 CAD corkage fee. Be aware they only accept cash or debit cards. So bring a wad of cash or your debit card. The meal sets are not cheap here. There is absolutely no substitutions on their meal sets. If you want something else, you have to order it separately. This restaurant is good for large groups otherwise you will have lots of left overs. We chose the 4 x lobsters cooked 4 ways, meal set for the 5 of us. They still serve the same daily soup of black chicken and pork soup here. The pork was as dry as I remembered. Unfortunately, the garlic fries wasn't as good as the first time I had it. It didn't taste freshly fried. I did enjoy everything else. Everyone in our group had their own favorite way of the lobster being cooked. If you can afford it, I highly recommend the king crab over the lobster. We also had the beef tenderloin and wow it was so tender and so tasty.

The restaurant, although unassuming on the outside, was really beautiful on the inside. I would've dressed a bit nicer if I knew the vibe before I came, but I was invited by family. There's large tanks surrounding the dining area. There were a lot of mid dishes, with a few standouts. Lots of fancy items on the menu. I'll talk about the main dishes I've tried. Regarding pace, they came out at a good timing initially but at the end of the meal it got . * First course (soup of the day): Black silken chicken soup - Broth was good with a light soy sauce flavor, chicken was meh sadly, a bit tough. 4/5 for the broth, 2/5 for the chicken. * Second course: Roast suckling pig (half) - Star of the entire meal. Super crispy and crunchy skin. Tender juicy goodness. The best suckling pig I will say I've had. 5/5. * Third course: Lobster - Lobster is tender - Very light sauce it's cooked in. Be aware the shell was very crumbly though, so be careful. It was good but nothing popped out too much. 4/5. * Fourth course: Vancouver crab, came with fries - Fries were spicy garlic, if that's your thing. The Vancouver crab was all fried and kinda a pain to eat. 3.5/5, although it's not their fault. I can see someone else really liking this, but it just wasn't my taste. I ate once piece and left it at that. * Fifth course: Sea bass - Cooked perfectly. Tasted like my grandparents', and I mean that in an excellent way. 5/5. * Fried rice: A classic and solid - Had the right amount of soy sauce. Unfortunately, it took way too long to arrive - The lobster, crab, and sea bass were basically done by the time it came. * Snow pea leaves with goji berries: - Really good! Same thing though as the fried rice - Wish it came out with the meat dishes sooner. * Dessert: Jello - It was okay, and it took forever to come out. Wish they gave us new plates for the jello since we had to put them on our used ones. Overall, the experience is alright for a special occasion. My family agreed that it's the kind of place you go to once every few years.

It was an enjoyable meal. We came in for the lunch lobster and dimsum pricing. $30 per lb, minimum of 5 lbs, they would cook it in HK style and it came with a few others dishes as a combo: fried rice, snow pea stir fry and 5 dimsum items. We also added a chicken congee Food was made well, and everything tasted good, would come back for this set menue. Downside is this place charges tea money @ $2.50 pp Highly recommend reservations for a weekend, parking is busy, there is a lot of parking but the number of seats in the restaurant is quite high.

The sole reason we came to Toronto for my dads birthday This location was opened 4 months ago! The decor and ambiance inside is stunning and very elegant. We made reservations in advance for our party of 10 and was seated right away. We chose the set menu and everything came out really quickly. The true art is the way they stack the lobster and fries. The service was great and food was all cooked to perfection!

My first time visiting Jumbo Lobster since they moved locations, dining hall was definitely grand. Lots of lobster tanks and dried age steaks on the shelves. But since it so big now, i feel like service got worse. I had to ask two different servers to fetch gloves. No one refills tea or water. Food portions got smaller. Lunch is still a good deal.

Came back for dim sum at their new location on Leslie, just north of Hwy 7. The location used to be another restaurant/banquet hall and significant renovations have gone into the place from what I have been told. While there are still a lot of round tables they also have a lot of half moon booths. There are more large tables than small tables. Tanks of seafood surround the walls of the restaurant. Menu is your standard dim sum items to combos that include a lobster or crab dish, noodles or rice or vegetable. Here's where they are set apart from other Chinese restaurants in the area, everything seems 'fancier' (note the pictures). The tea is kept warm on little tea lights. They also have a ageing fridge for meat and seafood and an extensive wine selection. The service was attentive and food was okay. Good place for celebrations and just wow factor in general.

My mother-in-law suggested this restaurant after seeing a mountain of lobster from a social media post. Arrived here on a Monday morning shortly after opening. The parking lot seems like something for an industrial complex with a Jumbo Lobster sign that looks like it has been there for decades. The restaurant from the outside looks like an unmarked convention center. I had pretty low expectations when going in, but after I got past the front door, I was blown away. This place is humongous with high ceilings and walls of wine and fish tanks filled with seafood (mainly lobster of course). Tables are organized for maximum efficiency with clear rows and columns. For food, most people order from a few set menus which have the option of some customization based on the dim sum you choose. We ordered the $148 Lobster Combo for 5-6 which I thought was a fantastic value. Everything was good but wanted to highlight a few dishes - The main entree - braised noodle with lobster and snow pea tips - thought the taste of everything was very good, but the presentation is top notch. Looks like a lobster dragon floating on top of noodles and pea sprouts. Green bass congee & Fried fish head with Maggi sauce. We believe this was fish two-ways with the filets going into the congee and the rest being deep fried and seasoned with a sweet, soy based glaze. I just love this kind of thing - using all parts of the fish - and the flavors were great. Deep Fried Sesame Ball with Salted Egg Yolk - would have liked it if the salted egg yolk was runnier, but the combo is great and the first time I've had something like that. All in all, I thought it was really good food at a very reasonable price. Service is crazy quick - I was actually hoping the food would arrive at a slower pace so we could keep up. Definitely recommend.

Visited the new location and although very grand and impressive, it was a bit too dark for my liking. We came for dinner this time and got a combo (4 different types of lobster styles). Our favourite was the Maggie sauce and the salted egg one. The typhoon shelter one was quite spicy and came with fries which was not too bad. The steamed version came with melted butter which was very good. I was very disappointed with the service this time around. We were all mid bite with our lobster pieces when they gave us the bill. We were not even close to the 2 hour time limit they were imposing and half the restaurant was still completely empty... also when you want to clear the dishes, fine. But please be careful. They were spilling cutlery including knives all over my table guests. This was part of the clearing dishes and not replacing a dirty dish with a clean dish. Overall, the staff can use a bit more training in that regard or not be so eager to get us out of there? I understand Chinese restaurant efficiency but this was not it. Food wise everything was pretty good. The meat cubes dish we added was flavoured well but perhaps seasoned a bit too heavily so it got quite salty. And the tea did not have a strong aroma or taste. (Dim sum yum cha teas are better). Not sure if this is due to quality or type of tea that was served.

8/21/2024 If you have seen all the social media posts with lobster in pyramid form, chances are that you have heard of Canada's Jumbo Lobster. Toronto is said to be the capital for Southern Chinese food outside of Hong Kong. However, Toronto is also vastly known as the epicenter of global Asian food in North America, or even that of the world. Jumbo Lobster is on the edge of being a tourist trap, and I had no idea that I would be dining here. Location: not quite Toronto, but more of the lines of one of the suburbs. Richmond Hill is roughly 30 minutes outside of Toronto proper. At First Glance: this location is quite new, as the exterior is encased in black glass. Like a large rectangular glass music box shining from afar. On the Inside: after entering the revolving glass doors, you're greeted with the host desk, and behind is a wall of wine encased in glass. Once you make your way into the main dining hall, you'll see high ceilings, dimly lit chandeliers and seemingly never ending space. Flanked on the western back wall are king crabs not only for show but also to be eaten. The overall design is modern and grandeur. To Eat: do come here with a group, because eating alone is not for the faint of heart. Our party of 11 ordered a multi course set meal; 1 main soup corse, 2 mini pyramids of fried lobster, 1 whole king crab, 1 steamed fish, 1 whole suckling pig, 1 vegetable course, 2 fried chicken dishes, 1 fried rice course (we actually received 2 because our server accidentally brought 1 wrong order), and a dessert course. It reads as a lot correct? In truth, yes it was sparingly a lot because we ended up with left overs galore. I alone had at the most 5 pieces of lobster and 3 pieces of king crab. If you want to see food and eat seafood, definitely come here. Service: we had very friendly and conversational wait staff. Service either makes or breaks a business and I'm happy to report that we were provided great service. Why the 3 stars: it's a hard call. I think in terms of classic Cantonese food, this restaurant isn't necessarily that. This is more for tourists if a feast for one's eye is the objective. I spun the lazy Susan to get every shot of the wonderful looking food. In terms of taste, I would say that it was good, but that I have had better. For the cost itself, tax and tip came out to be CAD $1,300 - which is roughly USD $990. For a party of 11, the per head cost was $90. I don't think what I consumed was worth that cost. However, while the price tag seemed a bit over the top (being billed a luxury restaurant and all), I'm happy to have experienced the sensation of seeing lobster pyramids.

Seriously what's the hype surrounding this place? The dining area is stacked and the parking lot is always a nightmare. I actually feel bad for the businesses that are in the same plaza (even when they have their own designated parking area). The bottom line is neither the old location nor the current location offered anything spectacular or even in some cases good. While service for the most part was alright (except the manager which we unfortunately had to endure), the most recent visit left a sour taste in my mouth. The silken chicken soup was served first; natural sweet and mostly free of msg. Seems like a promising start, right? The golden salted egg yolk lobster and Hk spicy style lobster were both solid, and are not overly salty (which is a rarity for these kinds of dishes). Of course they decided to copy the OG lobster restaurant and cheap out on the Hk spicy style lobster by using French fries instead of deep fried mini fishes. But I can still look past that, so far so good? On the contrary, the roasted suckling pig and steamed king crab were not up to standard. The skin on the suckling pig resembled more of Filipino lechon than Chinese bbq. The skin was not crunchy at all and I wasn't a huge fan of the marination. The pork itself tasted so so to me. Finally the main event... king crab. This was such a let down. Seafood on its own if the ingredient is of top notch quality just doesn't require much spices or condiments. Salt is all it would need and that will bring out the natural sweetness of the seafood. Unfortunately for them, I think they forgot to add any salt and the crab just didn't have a lot of sweetness. Even the egg white at the bottom of the dish tasted like normal steamed egg white. Not to mention all the crab roes were taken from the head (I'm guessing for someone else's fried rice) which I acknowledge is typical practice of a lot of Chinese restaurants. The fun stuff began when we asked for the bill. A manager named Jade dropped off the bill and we asked her if we can pay by debit. She insisted that we pay by cash when the menu never said that it's cash only. Our original server also did not verbalized that when our order was taken. The manager then summoned our server which was a nice polite young man. She purposely interrogated him in front of us and asked him whether he told us about the cash only policy. The young man was honest and told her that he had forgotten to do so and she continued to give him a hard time. At the same time she insisted we pay by cash and told us there is a TD near by. We told them that we are not customers of TD. But she continue to insist. She kept saying it's cash only because we had the suckling pig. What significance did the pig have with anything? The pig was part of the combo and not an extra discounted item that we ordered. They failed to communicate their policy, and they rather inconvenience the customer to drive to a bank, then to just admit their mistake and take our debit payment. We actually have cash, so we paid accordingly in hopes that she won't give the young man further problems. After the bill was paid, she started to clean the table in the rudest manner possible. She just barged in between me and my wife and started tossing the plates and utensils loudly into the bigger plates. You can tell she was pissed. But think about it, no customers who paid more than $100 should be taking this kind of crap from a restaurant staff, let alone $1000+. You are in the customer service industry after all in an upscale restaurant. Be wary of Jumbo Lobster. I think they should be rebranded as the Big Weasel or maybe just The Krusty Krabs. Seems appropriate since they are sneaky and deceitful. And earning a quick buck from you is all they care about. I wish upon them the wrath of the CRA in the not too distant future.

They moved to a new location that just opened about 3 weeks ago. Sleek black interiors, fancy tableware, not what you expect in a typical Chinese restaurant, which makes it such a memorable experience. My family has brought me to countless Chinese restaurants for dinner in my lifetime. While all consistently good, I don't always have the best recollection of which location as the decor doesn't stand out too much. However, this black interior really makes an impact. I like it! Apparently I heard through the grapevine that this location is under the same ownership as Fishman Lobster clubhouse? It might be the case given the menu and pricing is very much the same. They also have tanks holding their lobsters lining the walls. They have combos and we ordered the lobster cooked in three ways: fried rice, steamed fish, snow pea leaves, a basic Chinese broth soup and jelly sweets. It all tasted great. They show you the fresh lobsters before they cook it and tell you the weight beforehand so there may be some minor up-charge based on weight. I especially like the salted egg version of the lobster. So perhaps next time I'll ask them to make the larger lobster with that flavour. The tea kettle and tea cups are kinda small causing us to constantly refill our tea, wish it was bigger. To finish off they gave us a present which is a stainless steel toothpick set. Not sure if it's a temporary gift given for their new opening.

The restaurant itself it very beautiful as the set up and design is so fancy. The food itself was pretty good we got the lobster (of course), crab, pork, and steak. The steak was hands down cooked so perfectly it was definitely my favourite dish I tried. The service was fairly quick and fast. Would recommend this place for a large family gathering.

Very spacious restaurant. We came with a very large party (which we took 2 tables). We did make reservations. I like how the lobster and crab tanks were along side the wall in the back so my kids were able to enjoy looking at it even at our table. My relative order the food so I do not really know what was ordered. But the oyster and Dungeness crab was really good. The fried lobster and fish were also good. All the dishes were flavorful.

The food was delicious. The famous lobster tower with garlic and fries was the star of the show. We chose a lunch/dimsum menu. It included 10lb lobster tower, chicken congee, snow peas, lobster fried rice and 8 dimsum choices. Service could have been better, the waiter didn't seem like he wanted to assist or give recommendations for which menu would best suit our table. The swapping out lobster shelled filled dishes was only done when requested. I find the dinner time service was better. Overall the space is great, clean and spacious. Will come back for the dinner menu!

It's moved to a new location so we had to give it a try. It's actually now right behind Sheraton Parkway in Richmond Hill. They have a decent amount of parking out front but they are still doing some renovations on the outside. In the old restaurant, it felt very much like your standard Chinese restaurant but now they have made it into lots of circular booths which almost gives a cruise ship feel (for those who have been). I quite like the ambiance, however where it doesn't compare to a cruise is the service or the lack of it. Tea comes in a sophisticated teapot and similar to before, the menu was full of sets (they take debit and cash only). We ordered a lobster set. They bring you the lobster to show you and also advise of any additional cost to the weight not included in the meal. The food came at a relatively fast pace and was tasty. What came even faster was the bill (people all comment on this every time we talk about this place). It makes you feel like they're rushing you out so they can have the table back. Overall the food was good but the service was lackluster so even though I had given a 4 star rating in the past it is now only 3. Maybe 3.5.

I came here to celebrate an early birthday with my family and mistakenly went to their old location on Woodbine before realizing they moved to Hwy 7 and Leslie. The new location took over where Premiere Ballroom Banquet Hall used to be. They changed the entire venue to look more modern and dark. Service was friendly. Our waiter recommended us to get the combo #2 for my party of 4 which came with soup, 5lb lobster, 2.25lb crab, 1.25lb bass, snow pea, and dessert for $248 and we added an additional 1lb of lobster for $28. The portions were very generous and we took home some leftovers too. Will definitely be back in the future!

I've read that this is actually a sister resto of Fishman Clubhouse w/ the same ownership? Anyways, our group was celebrating two joint bdays between 2 ladies (my gf and one of her besties) and as a group we were originally planning to go to Fishman but they were fully booked out. Thus, we decided to try Jumbo Lobster. It was my first time here. Parking lot was plentiful, there was a ton of spots so that shouldn't be an issue. The decor was more modern than Fishman imo (also the lighting was brighter). I had heard that the most ppl came here for a lobster + suckling pig set combo but I didn't do any of the ordering (it was handled by one of the bday girls) so unfortunately I'll have to return to try some suckling pig as we didn't order it. As far as what we ordered, we decided to forego crab in our set and opted for additional lobster topping off at 30+ lbs of lobster for our party. Lobster mountain: The lobster is a carbon copy of the quality you'd get at Fishman. Very tasty and succulent sweet meat. The fried garlic chips are amazing as usual. Fishman started using fries instead of the tiny fried fishies throughout their towers and the bottom of the mountains a couple years back and that practice is maintained at this resto. What I WILL say however, is even though I think I prefer the fried fishies over the fries, this resto DOES have better fries than Fishman. They had more flavour and the fries are crispier here. Black pepper beef tenderloin: I was delighted w/ the quality of this dish. It was on par with the beef tenderloin at Starchiva, which is the benchmark for beef tenderloin for me right now imo. The beef was cut into BIG BOI chunks but remained super tender. Sweet n sour pork: I had my hopes up for this dish cuz of the fact that this resto was under the same banner as Fishman Clubhouse. Fishman Clubhouse has the best sns pork. The shell just shatters like glass on their sns pork (and it's a seafood resto rather than a canto resto!). I figured it would be the same here but unfortunately, it's not same level as Fishman's. Still good but just didn't wow me. Fried rice: The fried rice had good flavour. It was a lil uncoventional because I don't remember lobster tomalley fried rice having peas in it. The peas were kinda weird but it had good 'wok hay'. Stir-fried pea shoots w/ goji berries in broth: Excellent pea shoots! Not oily at all. Coconut and yuzu jelly pudding: Dessert was meh. It was complimentary ofc but I'd much rather have the walnut or black sesame soup they serve over at Fishman Clubhouse. P.S. We managed to conquer the whole lobster mountain but not the fries. I reckon there was at least 4 lbs (or more) of fries at the bottom of the tower (it could've been a food challenge on its own seriously). We asked for takeout boxes and were able to fill like 7-8 FULL boxes of fries and garlic chips leftover.

My family and I ordered the lobster mountain, lobster roe fried rice, and your choice of 5 dim sum dishes. This was a set meal during brunch/lunch times. It was super filling for four people. The flavours in all the dishes were on point! The service was pretty nice over all. The lobster mountain was full flavourful and we even had left overs to take home. It was served with fries which felt odd for an upscale restaurant. But the fries didn't lack flavour and they were crispy. Their renovations has definitely upgraded their restaurant by a lot! I even felt undressed being there. The vibe is dark/moody and it reminds me of a fancy hotel lobby.

This place is beautiful. Fully renovated I believe it was a dim sum Cantonese aytel restaurant before. The place looks completely different. The rows of fish tank and steak drying fridges are all over to see the quality. The snow crab was delicious. The llobster tower was flavorful but not too greasy even though it was fried. The service was speedy and the food came out promptly. The cost and quality are comparable to their sister restaurant

I thought Jumbo Lobster only served lunch and dinner, so I was very surprised when my friend suggested going there for dimsum. It's a fancy restaurant with chandeliers etc. But beyond the decor, it's the food that is most important. Granted, the price isn't the cheapest, but the quantity on each plate was very good - more than normal. Everything tasted delicious. I only wish there were more dimsum dishes on their menu. Service was decent once seated. Before that, we waited about 20 mins in the crowded lobby to get a table. But it was worth the wait.

With the dearth of even half decent dim sum spots in downtown I jumped at the opportunity to venture out to this place (though the trek there made me rethink my no car approach) anyways after getting picked up by friends the drive here was quick and even saw the glimpse of my fav J Town. We were a group of three but we decided on 4 person menu. Here is a play by play Choice of 3 dim sum items Lobster congee Lobster with noodles I enjoyed all the dim sum items as don't get to enjoy fresh version much anymore. Not a connoisseur of congee though still thought this was pretty good. Friends commented it was decent as well. The lobster with noodles are done well here as well. Service was prompt Cash or debit only though and apparently it can get quite busy. The place is open and bright which is much appreciated on a somewhat sunny day. I would revisit if given an option. P.S. we got a 2.5 lbs lobster set

The food is always good here, especially the lobster and the king crab. Extremely pricey for a meal, which is why we only come here for special occasions. Service is also great.

Jumbo Lobster has MASSIVE TOWERS OF LOBSTER. The restaurant's unique take on lobster dishes has earned it quite a reputation. It's a great deviation from the usual boiled lobster dipped in butter. I love the garlic on it. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. My review might be biased because lobster tail IS MY FAVOURITE. The meat is succulent like non other and the touch of sweetness makes it irresistible. So, naturally, I love this place.

Came here with my family for an afternoon dim sum - we ordered one of the lobster combo meals to share, it came with a selection of four dim sum items. The dim sim was our favourite part; the lobster dishes were prepared well but definitely could use more seasoning altogether. We'll definitely come back, especially for the dim sum!

Came here with my family craving Chinese style lobster, left wanting a little more. The restaurant is large, and it was packed. They had an assortment of very large tables that could seat up to 10. We ordered lobster in two styles, and both were just ok. I was hoping for some more flavor--more ginger/scallions/garlic?! The selections other than seafood were also a little limited. Presentation was beautiful, though. My favorites would be the congee and the sesame balls for dessert. Oh and one other thing--you need to pay in Canadian dollars. They don't accept card or us cash!

The restaurant itself is beautiful and nicely decorated but the rude and inattentive staff will completely ruin your experience. You have to ask for everything! Napkins were never put on the table and I had to ask several times before they finally gave us some. It was also met with an attitude and eye rolling. We ordered the combo with lobster and king crab. The lobster was tasty but the king crab had no flavor and if I had to give it tasted like flash frozen and not fresh as I've had fresh king crab before. The fried rice had no umami flavor. The other side dishes were good but when you come here you are expecting the best seafood especially for the price you will be disappointed.

This is a new seafood restaurant that relocated from its old location and it has brought dining for Chinese restaurants to another level. First off, that level is its price point. The lunch and dinner sets aren't your ordinary Chinese restaurant where you can order a dish here and there, but you're pushed to spend a certain minimum to order their seafood sets (all mainly containing lobster). I came here for lunch and dinner and probably spent a lot more than I ever anticipated. The food was good but it wasn't amazing where I felt like I needed to go back...at least not anytime soon. Secondly, the decor is pretty unique for a Chinese restaurant. I can tell they spent a ton of money renovating the space. Its dark ambiance and group seating is classy and elegant. It almost didn't feel like you were eating at a Chinese restaurant but a steakhouse. Lastly, the level service is a hit or miss. Its demand is high since it's a new restaurant so I waited a good 40 minutes amongst a crowd to get a spot for dim sum. I was advised to make a reservation 2 weeks in advance for dim sum which I found silly. Overall, the food and service is quick and you can flag a server down easily. However, the only part I would say is they didn't have wet towels to clean your hands after the amount of lobster you will be over-indulging. Overall, a restaurant that's nice to go for show to impress but I cannot see myself frequenting this too often!

I have been to many restaurants that are similar to this restaurant. This is my first time here and perhaps the difference from the other ones I've been to is their combos. They offered a lobster dish with noodles and pea shoots with 5 choices of dim sum. Their dim sum selection wasn't extensive but rather small. Service was definitely fast just how I would expect in dim sum/Chinese restaurants. The lady who brought out the lobster wasn't in a rush and even kindly asked my children if they wanted to touch or take a picture. You can't make a reservation during lunch/morning time (perhaps you can and you just have to know people) so the wait was over an hour to get inside. The place is smaller than I expected and honestly if they can expand or move to a bigger location, the wait time would be shorter. I would love to come here for lobster and crab for dinner time!

I had a pretty epic dim sum lunch here. Ordered some of the usual dim sum dishes along with a lobster special that came with noodles as well. The quality is great and the atmosphere is definitely nicer than your average dim sum restaurant.