BEST LOBSTER HOUSES
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Another loaded question on this island, it can be difficult to go wrong, but if you’re going to spend some money on great lobster you’re going to want it prepared as it should be. The following are some favorite suggestions.

THE LOBSTER HOUSE
As mentioned before The Lobster House serves nothing but lobster and for good reason, because it’s excellent! Check out the walls and dimly lit corners of this place; it is a virtual museum of antique fishing gear which offers up a colorful history of Cozumel’s legendary past as a tiny fishing community.
(In the north hotel district across from The Hotel Playa Azul) - $$

LA LOBSTERIA
A great place for small groups or couples, this little restaurant has great seafood in general and the lobster they serve is no exception. In their fairly new location on a quiet corner just a short walk from town, it’s away from the crowds and still a dinner only spot. The portions are good-sized and the quality and preparation have always been to my liking. I think you’ll like this place too, so enjoy!
(5 av. Sur and calle 7 sur) - $$

SABORES
Open only from noon – 4 p.m. with a menu that changes daily, you’ll have to wing it here and see if they even have lobster on the menu when you visit. If they do and they often do, you’ll be in for a treat! This is a traditional Cozumel home, be respectful and don’t expect anything fancy, but do expect food that is prepared with excellence, prices that are very reasonable and tastes you will not soon forget. As mentioned earlier, most people prefer to sit out in the backyard where they have about 10 tables, it’s cool, hopefully breezy and the air is filled with the calls of tropical birds. No alcohol at last check and cash only. Closed weekends. (ave. 5 sur between calle 3&5 sur) - $

LA VERANDA
Yes, once again we have to mention La Veranda because, well, because we love it. Very rarely have we heard anything negative about this Cozumel restaurant, the prices and servings always seem fair and it’s hard to beat the atmosphere. All the lobster dishes will be prepared exquisitely like everything else here. (calle 4 norte, 3-4 doors west of 5 av. Norte) - $$$

PRIMA TRATTORIA
If you’re sick of seeing this restaurant adorn these pages, you won’t be after you’ve eaten here. Yes, the lobster is excellent, and so are all the northern Italian seafood dishes offered here.
(A.R.Salas, just east of town square) - $$$

PUNTA MORENA AND THE NAKED IGUANA BAR
Imagine yourself at a 60’s era surfer hangout on the north shore of Oahu and you could find yourself at the Naked Iguana Bar. Not particularly attractive from the road, but walk up, set yourself down and try the food. The owner Sandra and her staff dish out some excellent yet simple tacos, seafood and in particular their lobster dishes. While it is sort of a rundown local surfer destination, the food is not to be denied because it’s wonderful. (a mile south of where Ave. Juarez meets the
beach on the far east side of the island) - $$