The Lobster Trap Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Lobster Trap, a seafood haven in Asheville, NC. Offering a range of options from oysters on the half shell to lobster stuffed mushrooms and bacon-wrapped scallops, this restaurant caters to seafood lovers. Customers rave about the freshness of the oysters and the perfectly grilled whole lobster. The ambiance is described as cozy and inviting, with attentive wait staff and live music adding to the dining experience. The prices may be a bit on the higher side, but the quality of the food justifies it. Overall, The Lobster Trap is a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts looking for a taste of the coast in the mountains.
Oysters on the Half Shell
Gulf Coast
Top Shelf Oysters
Oyster Rockefeller
Eight gulf oysters on the half shell topped with a mixture of fresh watercress, garlic, parsley and Pernod. Baked in the oven and topped with Hollandaise and bread crumbs. (contains raw egg)
Specials Small Bites
Appetizers
Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms
Button Mushrooms stuffed with lobster, cheese and herbs.
Maple Bacon Scallops
Half dozen bacon-wrapped scallops with Maine maple syrup.
City Bakery Barley Baguette
City Bakery French Baguette served with whole butter. (V)
Steam Bowl-Mussels
Mussels (24) served with broth and slice of baguette. (GF)
Steam Bowl-Clams
Clams (12) with broth and slice of baguette
Steam Bowl-Clams and Mussels
Mixed Clams (8) and Mussels (16) with broth and slice of baguette. (GF)
Steam Bowl-Large Shrimp
Large Shrimp (1/2 lb) steamed with Old Bay seasoning and served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce. (GF)
Lobster Bisque
A Maine classic prepared in the traditional manner.
House Salad
Fresh seasonal vegetables. (V) (GF) Choice of: housemade cranberry vinaigrette (V) (GF), caesar, toasted sesame vinaigrette (V), bleu cheese (V), ranch dressing(V)
Ceasar Salad
Crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, and cheese.
Soup & Salad
Chilled Seafood Towers
TRIPLE TOWER
A three tiered tower with a pound of Dungeness crab legs, one Chick lobster, half a pound of shrimp, eight Little Neck clams, Cocktail claws with chipotle mustard aioli and a dozen Gulf Coast oysters.
DOUBLE TOWER
A two tiered tower with your choice of a pound of Dungeness crab legs or a Chick Lobster with six Little Neck clams, half a pound of shrimp, Cocktail claws with chipotle mustard aioli and a dozen Gulf Coast oysters.
Wicked Good Maine Lobster
From Tom's trap to our trap to your trap. Steamed or grilled and served in the shell with corn and new potatoes. (GF)
Dungeness Crab
One pound of crab legs served with corn and new potatoes. (GF)
Lobster Newburg
A whole stripped Maine Lobster sauteed in a sherry cream sauce and served over a puff pastry with sauteed haricot vert and crushed pecans.
Maine Lobster Roll
Fresh sweet Maine Lobster (4oz's) chilled and served on a locally made brioche bun. Also available lightly dressed with mayo based sauce on request.
Cioppino
mussels, clams, crab, smoked fish, andouille sausage, herbed broth, grilled bread
NY Strip
11 oz. cut of Prime NY strip cooked to order with grilled broccolini, fingerling potato and demi glace. (GF)
Shrimp and Grits
White heirloom grits with shrimp, cheddar cheese and Benton's bacon in a chipotle gravy.
Trap Crab Cakes
Two fresh lump crab cakes over house tarter sauce and served with vinegar slaw and corn pudding.
Surf and Turf
Grilled Prime NY Strip cooked to order with choice of whole Maine Lobster or 1 lb. of Dungeness crab, with grilled broccolini and fingerling potatoes. (GF)
The Lobster Trap Clam Bake
Lobster, shrimp, mussels, littleneck clams, new potatoes and corn on the cob. (GF)
The Lobster Trap Feast
24 Oysters, 2 Crab Cakes, Maple Bacon Scallops, 1 lb. Shrimp, 2 Lobsters, 1 lb. Dungeness crab, 24 Mussels, 12 Clams, Corn and new potatoes and a Whole Baguette.
Classics
Sides For Sharing
Grilled Broccolini
Mashed Potatoes
sour cream and chives