Luke’s Lobster

Really good lobster rolls & chowder. For the Dumbo location take the east river ferry and walk over. Obviously it’s a beautiful spot to eat outside or walk around anywhere along there

I don’t know Luke, but he manages to make what is likely the best lobster roll in the city. The Connecticut style rolls (warm with butter) aren’t huge, but are packed with delicious and tender lobster meat. The bun can make or break a lobster roll and happily these are made on a crispy roll which handles the lobster well. As much as I like the roll, I think the grilled cheese served only during the winter is even better. The bread isn’t quite as good as the roll, though still good. However, the gooey mixture of cheese and sublime lobster meat is heavenly. Inside is very tight with only about 6 bar seats, so be prepared to take it to go.

Luke’s at Brooklyn Bridge Park is closed for the season.
The last time I was here, we ordered the:
Taste of Maine ($ 21) — half shrimp roll, half lobster roll, half crab roll. It comes with a drink and chips or slaw & a pickle. Even though the half rolls are small, I appreciate that they try to stuff the bread with lots of filling. The lobster was no doubt the best one of the trio. Delightful claw meat. The crab was nice and chunky, not too shredded up. The shrimp was okay. All three were dressed well, not swimming heavily in mayo.
I found the price reasonable since seafood tends to be on the more expensive side.
We also got a small cup of New England Clam Chowder ($ 6). It was a windy day, so the hot soup felt necessary. It was nice to chomp on a snack and watch the sunset over the bridges.

Nach einer schönen Wanderung von Manhattan über die Brooklyn Bridge und der anschließenden Besichtigung des Brooklyn Bridge Park bis hin zur Manhattan Bridge, mit dem darunter liegenden Viertel DUMBO, machte sich ein kleiner Hunger bemerkbar. Unilocal zeigte mir, dass eine kleine ‘Lobster-​Extravaganz’ nicht weit entfernt war.
Von der Rückseite eines kleinen Food-​Pavillion wird bei ‘Luke’s Lobster’ Seafood auf die Hand verkauft. Die Karte ist überschaubar, es gibt Lobster (Hummer), Shrimps und Crab (Königskrabbe) in aufgeschnittenen Brötchen, dazu Cole Slaw und Pickles (eine Salzgurke). Auch Seafood Suppen (z.B. Clam Chowder) stehen auf der Karte
Für 46 $ gibt es das Menü ‘Noah’s Ark’ für zwei Personen. Das ist zwar nicht ganz wenig, aber es ist eine Combo aus Lobster Roll, Shrimp Roll und Crab Roll mit Slaw und Pickles für zwei mit 2 Getränken. Es war einfach köstlich. Für die Tochter war das ‘Grilled Cheese and Lobster Sandwich’ ein Highlight.
Das einzige was mir dazu gefehlt hat wäre ein Bier oder ein Glas eiskalten Weins gewesen, aber es gibt hier gar keinen Alkohol.

Cute charming hut with multiple benches to eat around the area including the pier. Tried Noah’s Ark and each roll was amazing. The shrimp, crab meat, and of course the lobster was juicy, buttery and the bread was fresh. It’s simple but worth the visit.

Oh how I wish we had this in San Diego!
My family and I bookmarked a bunch of foodie spots before heading to New York. This was one of the places that we did not want to miss. We headed towards the Brooklyn Bridge that day and took a bunch of photos at the Brooklyn Bridge Park. After our «photo shoot,» we looked for Luke’s Lobster. It’s kind of tucked away behind the ice cream shop. If you can’t find it, go past the ice cream shop towards Water St facing Shake Shack, look to your left and you should see a brick building. This is Luke’s Lobster.
SERVICE
The guys at the register were friendly and patient with us as we tried to decide on what to order because everything looked so good! We ordered our food and anxiously waited.
FOOD is BOMBDIGGITTY!
— Lobster Grilled Cheese Combo ($ 13 + $ 3): I shared this with my Mom. This included the Lobster Grilled Cheese, a pickle slice, coleslaw (or chips), and your choice of drink. Every bite was savory and had big chunks of lobster in it. You can tell that the lobster is fresh fresh fresh! The cheese didn’t overpower the lobster which I really liked.
— Lobster Roll ($ 16): Small in size, but big on flavor. This was my first time ever having a lobster roll so any other place I try now will have some stiff competition.
OVERALL
Definitely give this spot a try! Order your food and hang out at the Brooklyn Bridge Park and enjoy the scenery! And afterwards, stop by the ice cream shop on the pier. Overall, this was a great visit. I highly recommend!

Best thing ever!!! Lobster grilled cheese and lobster roll was amazing! The best I’ve ever had!!! Everything tasted so fresh and the bread went well with it. It’s a pretty small portion so everyone should order their own sandwiches. We also got clam chowder. It just tasted normal so nothing special about it.
This place is a must-​go! I’ll be back to them lobster roll (:

I dont know what all the hype is about. I guess i just prefer my seafood at least warm not cold and with buter not mayo and more seasoning. I wouldn’t mind the mayo if it was seasoned. The crab tasted the best out of all but still underwhelming. Sorry Joes, I gave you a second chance

My first time trying a lobster roll, crab roll and a shrimp roll all at once. The portion is small for the price you pay but it’s so worth it. The seafood tastes fresh and they put it inbetween a buttery roll. I wouldn’t recommend the shrimp roll though.
Overall a great first time experience.

What’s there not to love? I can eat lobster rolls all day everyday any damn day! Prices are pretty much basic and across the board. There isnt much to expect with the portions. I’ve tried other decently portioned rolls but do not taste as good as Luke’s. One of the distinct differences that’s worthy mentioning though is the perfectly tossed buttery buns they use for the rolls. Overall, Luke’s is always a good idea.

We had the taste of Maine. All the seafood was cold except the bread. The shrimp was the worst. Definitely not worth the money.
No seating, four standing tables and public benches…
This place is a joke!
If you want to waist $ 40 for two people and be disappointed then it’s the place for you…

Passively aggressive presence, hidden behind a shack, and sometimes on a good day, LL will have a chalk board standing sign in the middle of a road with a punny joke. I approve. Be selfish and treat yourself to some shellfish. Heh.

My friend took me to the DUMBO. At the middle of the travel, we took a rest, eating the Taste Of Maine as a snack. I don’t like the slaw but the roll is nice.

In my opinion, luke’s lobster is as good as it gets. Their lobster roll comes with mayo butter and seasoning, pretty standard, good flavor and you can count on heaping chunks of meat. Guarantee that you wouldn’t be complaining about a bun to lobster ratio that exists so many places elsewhere. And don’t just stick to lobster. The crab roll is also amazing. All for a good price.

I was in the area for a interview, and decided to try this place after seeing all of the good reviews. I tried a lobster roll with a pickle on the side. It was amazing! The garlic roll and lobster was well seasoned and melted in my mouth. The only down side is that there is not any seating available, they only have a few stand up tables only. I am definitely coming back!

The location of this Luke’s Lobster is so random to me. If there was not a sign then it would not exist to me. You have to go around the building to see it.
I got the taste of Maine. It comes with half of a crab roll, half of a lobster roll, and half of a shrimp roll. It also comes with side of slaw or chips, pickles, and soda.
I wish I didn’t see the sign though because I was a little disappointed with my rolls. It basically lacked taste and flavor to me. I never got my slaw. They forgot to give it to me when I took it on the go.
I like the rolls better in the city.

Had to do the tourist thing and visit Luke’s Lobster. Of course I got the lobster roll $ 15 and of course it was delicious. The bun was so soft, the lobster was fresh like it just got off the boat, and the butter was flowing like the East River.
If I could have this several times a week I would, but the portions are small, like most lobster rolls, and I need to keep my weight under control.

I love lobster rolls but I hate paying $ 15+ for a scoop of lobster-​studded mayo on a cold hot dog bun. So I breathed a sigh of hangry relief when I finally tried Luke’s and saw the healthy heap of fresh lobster lightly coated with mayo on a thick, golden, buttery roll that resembles Texas toast more than hot dog bun. It’s the best lobster roll I’ve tried in NY (2^nd place goes to Ed’s Lobster Bar, 3^rd to Red Hook). The shrimp roll is pretty good too, and half the price of lobster. I wasn’t a fan of the crab roll which I found tasteless, but I’m not a fan of crab in general. This location is tucked away, which I like, and the employees are nice.
Many of the low star reviews are gripes about the size of the rolls. Obviously it’s not a Subway footlong but I think the saying «it’s not the size of the wave, it’s the motion of the ocean» applies here. The lobster and the bread are both so rich and buttery, a couple of bites will fill you up pretty good. If you want a big sandwich, go to Seven Subs on the other side. If you want a lobster roll, come here and try not to be stingy about it.

*REVIEW 1500*
$ 20 bucks gets you at Luke’s Lobster:
(1) Lob-​sta roll
(1) choice of soda
(1) choice of chips
This is straight from Luke’s Website:
Each morning lobstermen haul traps from the open seas, and they’re taken from the dock to Luke’s seafood company, where we steam them, pick them, and pack the meat in protective bags, then send them south to Luke’s Lobster.
The reason why I’m adding this little footnote? I was with a HATER of Lukes! He said the best he’s ever had was in Boston. Big Shmeal I say. I like Luke’s, I like the price point and the lobster taste fresh. Its not drowning in mayo, its a tasty lobster treat.
Also, this place is actually a stand and not a sit down restaurant.
I can never understand why people would wait in line for Grimaldis. For hours! Pass on that stupid azz line, get a lobster roll and enjoy the Brooklyn Waterfront. (Trust me, if you want OG pizza then go to Patsy’s in Harlem with no line)
Enjoy your life. Don’t be a line waiter and don’t be a hater of any fresh lobster!

Yep, buttery soft lobster and a nicely toasted bun. A recipe only Ed’s Lobster could mess up.

Just in case you have problems finding this location, they’re nestled away in the back of the same building as the No 7 Sub. That confused me for a bit… you might look at the building and think «No, there can’t possibly be anything back there»… but you’d be wrong cuz that’s where their takeout window is. Someone needs to teach their marketing guy a thing or 2 about the power of having your business visible to the general public… but I digress. Onto the food:
This summer I’ve been having my fill of lobster rolls, so instead, I decided to try the crab roll. I watched with initial dismay as the attendant toasted the tiniest bun I’ve ever seen and thought «Well there goes $ 14 down the drain»… however, when it came to stuffing in the crab meat… that bad boy was positively overflowing, so I was relieved. I’m not sure what seasonings they put on this, but I loved it. It was not sweet like a lobster roll is. It’s more savory and textured… a definite win.
Now I have to go scope the other lobster joints for crab rolls too for comparison…