Luke’s Lobster

had a lobster roll last night & was a little leery at first. when they handed me the sandwich i didn’t think the teeny tiny roll was going to be satisfying. but i was wrong. that tiny little bun was jammed packed with buttery lobster goodness.

I have been to Luck’s Lobster in City Kitchen a half dozens times and it it by far the best Lobster Roll in taste and price in Manhattan from the big names Red Hook Lobster by the Pound, They always stuff your roll up with an abundance of juicy pieces.
You can go for the regular Lobster Roll but they got the ‘Taste of Maine’ menu option with ½ Lobster Roll,½ Shrimp Roll,½ Crab Roll, 2 Crab Claws for $ 24 that can’t be beat if your taste buds want variety.
The flavors were all good, and it also fresh with a dressing that’s nice and light, and does not leave you feeling heavy eating ones of these babies and you can add chip and coleslaw too.
The service is fast but you may have not find a seat right there unless you walk next door on the same floor to the ROW Hotel side which has a larger sit down area and a few other eateries.

Great flavor, sweet, and liked the spices. Wish it was a tad bigger for an $ 18 roll.

No one does a lobster roll better than Luke’s, plain and simple. I’ve been a fan since they opened years ago, having lobster rolls at other restaurants and none have been able to stack up to the challenge. The only thing keeping me from eating here more regularly is the high price tag (which is probably a good thing since I can just imagine how high my cholesterol would be!)

Coming into this, you just have to check your cheap ass at the door and just take a deep dive into the splendor of lobster. Just accept that lobster is on the higher end of seafood and rationalize that it’s not like you’re going to have lobster all the time anyways :-).
I ended up getting the lobster roll — soup combo which came with chips and a soda. The main star of the whole meal was the lobster roll itself. The lobster meat tasted so sweet and paired well with the buttered, garlic roll. I didn’t even need to throw in any sauce and I’m usually a major sauce guy. The size of the roll left me content, so for those with a big appetite, you might want to consider other snacks within the food court.
Next time, I’d probably just skip the combo itself and make room for other things at City Kitchen to diversify my tasting experience, since there’s so much offered to try. Thanks Luke’s for letting me indulge, I’ll definitely be back!

Muito gostoso, atendimento perfeito. Não é barato, mas para frutos do mar super justo. Recomendo… Fast food chique e saboroso.

This place was a little hard to find inside a food court called City Kitchen. The Lobster was fresh and very tasty. The seasoning really enhanced the flavor. Watch out for shells. One of the rolls still had lobster shell. A little pricey but beyond good.

I can taste every bit of the sweet in the sandwich. I love it so much I want it everyday. The pricing is the only downside to it. It’s more to the pricey side but it also comes with a bottle a drink and chips.
The place is crowded and full of good vibes! There are seatings nearby and even connected through a hotel. Thus, if you do not have seating near the store, they have a place with big television, staircase, benches in the hotel.
It’s absolutely beautiful and romantic sitting at the stairs. They’re not regular stairs they even have cushions for people to lay down or sit comfortably :)

Looks good taste good. But little bit expensive. Bun smells good and lobsters sweet. I will try the crab roll next time.

A Lobster Roll is a definite splurge. So was it worth it? Yes! The little bread roll was stuffed with lobster and topped with special seasonings. I ordered the combo that came with chips and a bottle or micro soda (mine was ginger beer).
One of the cool things about this location was the seating along the window. Great for watching the busy city and people outside.
I thought it was cool that they wrote down the source of their Lobster on the receipt «Cape Brenton» Located in Nova Scotia.

Big chunks of lobster!!!
OMG! After i finished the lobster roll, I was actually craving for their toast they used. Something about it, it was very good, not too crispy, not too greasy, not too saucy, it was perfect. Also the little cumin on top of the lobster was just a perfect kick for it.
We had a had time finding this place though before we go to see a Broadway show.
It is on the second floor of the buliding, you must enter the ground floor name CITY Kitchen.
it is located on the 2ND FL with other little food stands.
Would recommend this place, worth the money.

I heard about this place as I was planning my trip to NYC! It was so worth the wait, loved it. I had the lobster roll and clam chowder, everything was perfect.

This Luke’s is at City Kitchen, a place that congregates several different mini-​versions of eateries famous in NYC (great concept).
I ordered the Clam Chowder and the Lobster roll.
Bamm! Both great, delirious, hearty meals for a cold afternoon.
The roll was loaded with lobster, and the clam chowder was thick and creamy.
Only minuses: service was friendly but very slow, and prices are high, even for NYC standards. Seating is also limited, so we ended up seating close to the hotel lobby (connected to city kitchen).
If you are in the area it is a great option for lunch with a ton of different choices.
Cheers!

Lobster roll was very delicious and packed with a lot of meat. Was buttery deliciousness and with hardly no wait time.

This place is okay. Nothing special.
Expensive, expensive, expensive.
There…review done.

Amazing. Definitely getting one at least twice a week. Well worth the price. Roll is filled with lobster and the soup is as well.

I don’t understand why this place is rated a 3 star when all the other Luke’s lobsters are rated 4.
Anyways, this was my first time trying the LOBSTER ROLL. $ 16 alone, $ 19 with pickle, chips and soda. It was smaller than I expected, BUT it had a good amount of lobster in it. And it was filled with superrrr buttery goodness! I think it was on a white bread of some sort. I really enjoyed it! And it left me satisfied. HUGE chunks of lobster in every bite. Sounds good to me! The pickle and chips went well with the meal.
I really liked how they had really different sodas than any other place. I had MEXICAN COLA, which was tasty with a little bit of spice. It was in a glass bottle with a twist top! I didn’t know that at first. Haha. Whoops!
The person who took my order was very nice and had a good personality. He was he one who told me the soda was a twist off. Haha. Good atmosphere with a Dough nearby on the same floor for dessert. I would come back again!

Service: ³⁄₅
Food: ⁵⁄₅
Located inside the Hotel — City Kitchens has a variety of eats to choose from.
Luke’s Lobster was manned by three staff yet it took them what seemed like a long time to make my lobster roll. One would just hold the lobster in his hand and talk for 30 seconds before placing it on the bread. It takes another employee to place butter. I feel they are overstaff and that one person could easily take orders and make the orders.
The lobster sandwich however was great. If you’re looking for best bang for the buck, I recommend the shrimp sandwich. You get the same amount or even more content for half the price of the lobster sandwich $ 16 vs $ 8.
I came here a second time to try the shrimp roll and the staff that day was more competent. Definitely worth $ 8, you get essentially the same amount of content as the lobster and both are delicious tasting.
10/​10, would buy again.

I found Luke’s on Unilocal and I must say I was a little disappointed at the first sight of their Lobster Roll boxes when orders were being handed out. I walked 1.5mi to get to this place. hungry. and I just went Wow! It’s small in person! And they’re $ 15! (Or $ 16 even, I think). For the same price, I can get a bigger one from the stalls at the San Francisco piers. I ordered anyway, and proceeded to eat… and boy were they oh-​so-​good! It’s not about the size, as they say. It’s the quality of the roll! I guess it’s also because I’m a lobster roll ignorant and didn’t know that there are different types until I actually read Luke’s reviews. The filling is not smothered with mayo, and it is sandwiched in buttery soft rolls. The Lobster is cold, which according to the owner/​manager is Maine type.
This particular Luke’s was a little difficult for me to find. They are located inside Row Hotel and is actually a small kiosk. If you’re a New York tourist like me, ignore the locals complaining about how sticky and sweaty we are (other reviews), check this place out… or the other locations because they apparently have wider selection.

My friend got the lobster roll that we split as I got the ramen. The price was a little steep and the portion wasn’t huge.
But the bread was perfectly toasted. The lobster was plentiful and perfectly seasoned!
I definitely want more!

It’s a good lobster roll. I haven’t tried many different types of lobster rolls so I don’t have much basis for comparison. It’s pieces of lobster sprinkled with oil and this green spice (oregano)? and sandwiched between grilled bread.
Buttery, small but tasty. The lobster roll goes down too quickly! I wish there was more lobster to it.