Luke’s Lobster

I’ll never forget the day my job moved to FiDi just last summer. It was a hot, sticky uncomfortable Monday that I couldn’t really go to lunch because of all the boxes and stuff going on. So I waited a couple of days for lobster roll day, literally Wednesday, to go to the famed Luke’s Lobster, a place that I’d been scheming on trying for years.
Down I went to the tiny «shack» that is Luke’s Lobster to finally experience the most talked about lobster roll in New York, possibly.
It was epic. The bread: buttery, soft inside and toasty outside. The lobster: buttery, soft and perfectly cooked. The roll: with a bit of spice and subscribing to the website’s description, a swipe of mayo.
Since that first visit, I’ve learned the smartest way, especially if you’re not getting the taste of Maine, to enjoy Luke’s lobster roll is to get the combo. Always chips and always a blueberry soda – bound to take anyone who isn’t allergic to blueberries to a happy place.

One of the best lobster roll I ever had. The bread was perfect and the lobster was mouth watering. I am so glad they opened one in Hoboken.

Ahhhhhh Luke’s Lobster was on my list of places to visit while I was in NY. I was so excited because I love lobster rolls.
My girlfriends and I were on a food rampage as we tried to eat as many meals our tiny tummies can fit without exploding in one day. Luke’s lobster was our 5^th stop of the day and it was the most exciting for me. My friend and I shared the taste of Maine which is a sampler of a shrimp roll, lobster roll and crab roll. It also comes with a choice of cole slaw or chips, and 2 crab claws.
Omgooodness. Everything was so darn good but my favorite was the crab roll. I still think about it 2 weeks after I’ve returned back home. everything was fresh and delicious. I had a few spoons of my friends clam chowder and it was bomb. We come from San Francisco and in my opinion we have the best clam chowder but I was pretty impressed.
Def one of my favorite meals I had in New York. I can’t wait to come back!!!

The clam chowder was to die to. Great jewel in the big city. Come with an open wallet but know that your taste buds enjoy it

Another awesome Unilocal find! I bookmarked this spot in my research for food to eat during a 24-​hour trip to NYC. This spot was right by our hotel (Andaz Wall Street) and I LOVE the part of the neighborhood it is in. I think it is considered part of the Financial District but it looks like a street out of a Northeast seaside village. Anyway, back to the real reason why we went there… the food!
My husband ordered the special that includes one of everything, and I ordered a lobster roll. Both meals were delicious. I loved the orange soda I got but my husband was not a fan of his ginger beer.
Yes, it is a bit pricey considering you can just go grab a sub sandwich for a few bucks… but if I were you, I would go into this place expecting to spend $ 15-​$ 20 per person and just enjoy the food. Don’t worry about the cost. Easier said than done, I know, but you will not be thinking about how much you paid after you finish that lobster roll.

After trying Luke’s lobster, lobster rolls will never be the same for me… I am a huge fan of lobster and the lobster places from where I reside (Houston, TX) just do not compare! The crazy part is that the lobster roll wasn’t even the best roll on this menu! If you happen to stop by this stand, definitely get the Noah’s Ark, it has a little bit of everything. It gives you a mini lobster roll, crab roll, and shrimp roll… The crab roll was to die for and I really wish the seafood places in Texas made crab rolls… They were seasoned, buttered up, and so juicy, just thinking about it gets my mouth watering. This place is a little pricey as it is seafood, but it is definitely worth the try.

These lobster rolls are delicious. The bun is buttered and soft like brioche. The lobster meat is tender and well seasoned and most importantly, also drenched in butter. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to call this a butter sandwich with some lobster. The only reason I’m giving this place 3 stars is because it’s pretty expensive for such a small roll. For $ 18, I ate the roll in 3 bites.
I also had the shrimp and crab rolls. Personally, I would rate them as follows:
1. Lobster
2. Shrimp
3. Crab

Short and sweet. I was born in Maine. I grew up in Maine. I had a lobster roll in Maine the previous week before my visit to Luke’s. Luke’s hands down had the best lobster roll I’ve ever had in my life. Staff was friendly. Seating was tough to come by but that was my only issue with this place. Fan-freakin’-tastic.

Trop un coup de coeur!
Le lieu est trop mignon, on pourrait presque se croire au bord de la mer, dans une cabane.
La carte est très simples, c’est des rolls de fruits de mer! Aux crevettes crabe ou homard. Ensuite on peut les prendre en combo, avec des chips ou coleslaw et une soupe du jour, et une boisson très originale (de la root beer pour moi!)
Coup de chance, c’était de la clam chowder pour nous, j’adore ça! Et avec le temps ça s’y prêtait bien.
Venons en au principal: le lobster roll, un veritable délice !
La quantité de homard était généreuse, le pain bien beuré et moelleux au centre, croustillant sur les bords, et la petit sauce accompagnait le tout à merveille!
La cuisson du homard était parfaite, pas trop cruit pas trop cru :)
Les prix sont plutôt abordables pour la qualité et la quantité.

Came back and tried their Lobster Grilled Cheese, and it’s nothing mindblowing either. The cheese is bland. The lobster pieces are decent.
The blueberry soda they have is interesting and delicious though! Get that fo’sho.

This Lobstaaaa roll rolled into my tummy so quick! The lobster was fresh, delicious, and perfectly cooked! For $ 16, they give a pretty amount of lobster! I ordered the combination plate that came with a soup (clam chowder) and cole slaw. The clam chowder wasn’t extraordinary, but it was good. I wouldn’t pay the original price for the clam chowder. The cole slaw is dressed with vinegar instead of the usually mayo. It’s different, but still pretty good.
If you’re coming here for a quick bite, I would recommend just sticking with the lobster roll. You don’t need to go the combo plate route!

Well this is simply delicious.
Planning trips to New York (or just about any destination really) entails hopping onto Unilocal,reading reviews both positive and negative, and making informed decisions. It’s nice to know that when I’m in the Financial District in the City, I can step into Luke’s to enjoy not one but three different seafood rolls: shrimp, crab and lobster.
There is nothing like these three beauties on the west coast, so we make the most of our time visiting the other side of our great country. So fresh, tasty and generous. This with the bottled Maine Root Handcrafted root beer, tangy coleslaw (strong flavor, but I like) and quarter dill pickle made for a perfect lunch.
Bookmarked for a future return visit!

The lobster roll is absolutely delicious! The toasted bun is a perfect compliment & the seasoning on the lobster is sublime! The beer selection was nice & I enjoyed a Shipyard Pumpkinhead beer; it was very cold & a great beer to compliment the fresh lobster roll. I also really enjoyed the coleslaw because it was not made with mayonnaise but rather a light vinaigrette. I would highly recommend this awesome little spot to anyone in the area & who is not necessarily concerned about a budget conscious lunch. The price of the lobster roll is $ 16. Add in the beer, coleslaw, & a pickle for $ 3 more & you will quickly have about a $ 30 lunch. However, in the financial district of NYC, when you want something awesome then it is totally worth it!

I stepped of the plane from the west coast craving east coast lobster! This lobster roll was everything I wished for — huge hunks of meat, buttery, soft yet crunchy roll and a touch of seasoning. Coleslaw is also good.
Great selection of drinks. To add to it all the guys working were very friendly. A must if you are close by!!!

Little taste of New England right in FiDi!
I had the clam chowder. EVERY spoonful was laden with delicious clam meat. It wasnt too creamy or too runny, it was actually perfect. Definitely going to be a go-​to spot for me since it’s literally 2 minutes away from my office building.
I tried the $ 24 special that’s sort of like a sampler– you get ½ lobster roll, ½ crab roll, and ½ shrimp roll in addition to 2 crab claws. Comes with a soda and you can choose chips (Cape Cod brand) or their coleslaw. Let me just say that Lukes has the best lobster roll I’ve ever eaten — it’s not too mayonaissey, the lobster meat is fresh, and it’s seasoned to perfection. In fact, the crab and shrimp rolls were delicious and prepared in the same manner. Oh and that buttery roll they serve it on? *bites finger and rolls eyes in delight*
Highly recommend. I was gonna give four stars and complain about the prices, but hey, it’s in the financial district of new york city, and it’s FRESH seafood. The portions are enough to satisfy if you include all the side stuff like the soda, chips and pickle. I wont complain. I will definitely be visiting again in the near future.

I came at a time when they weren’t busy, so I didn’t have the frustration of a line. If I did, it would’ve been worth it.
I ordered a crab roll soup combo with crab bisque and a blueberry soda. I came back again for a lobster roll.
The soup was yummy and chock full of crabby goodness. The crab roll was smaller than I wanted it to be, but I’m a glutton. It was so good, I could’ve eaten three.
The lobster roll was equally delicious. The cole slaw didn’t have a lot of flavor and just seemed to be cabbage salad, but it was an extra I didn’t order so it didn’t matter.
The seafood is clearly very fresh. The rolls are crispy on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. Perfect texture and flavor. Damn, now I want one.
The guy at the counter was friendly and jovial, making recommendations and being adorable.
It’s a good thing I don’t live in town, because I would be here every day.

I heard, I came, I ate and I’m convinced. Luke’s Lobster is the spot to go whether it’s lunch, dinner or late night snack (before 9pm). It took me a minutes to find it as its tucked away on a street and overshadowed the an Icon parking lot.
I wanted to sample all their rolls so we chose Noah’s Ark ($ 44) which offers a sample meal for two – ½ of the lobster, shrimp and crab rolls accompanied with either two chips or coleslaw (opt for the slaw) and two beverages. I couldn’t decide which roll I loved better as they were all so good. Lightly buttered rolls with the perfect amount of mayo and black pepper. Don’t let the serving size fool you and you’ll be quite content.
WHY didn’t I hit this spot up over the entire summer??? [sigh] here’s also a happy hour on their beers if you there by 7pm.

A small but great place close to Wall street!
We got a little snack here and it was great. The lobster roll was over flowing with lobster and tasted UH-​MAZING! It had a lot of butter than you could taste on the bun but it was great! The simplicity of the sandwich really stood out for me and shined the real light on the lobster!
the crab claws were decent too. They seemed they were frozen but mine were too cold and the sauce along with the claws was nice and tangy! Overall great place!

Luke’s Lobster is a tiny restaurant that serves the best lobster rolls and other shellfish dishes. If you are claustrophobic you might want to place an order for pick up or dine outside of lunch and dinner hours. Seating is limited and it is a tight squeeze to sit down at one of the two tables or half a dozen stools. A lot of customers ate their food in a designated seating area across the street. My husband and I luckily got a seat in the restaurant.
We both had a lobster roll. It is made with a generous portion of perfectly cooked Maine lobster meat, covered with a light seasoning and drawn butter. I also had a cup of the New England clam chowder. The clams were big and tender with tons of flavor. The entire meal was off the charts!!! Simply fresh and delicious just the way I like it.
The food comes out pretty quickly. Most of the food and beverages are imported from Maine.
I highly recommend Luke’s to you lobster lovers!

I’m an Addict; I need Lobster Roll rehab… it’s my vice… they are truly amazing!
I visit Luke’s at least twice a month for their lobster rolls and spicy crab bisque (also amazing, and only served on every other Wednesday), the clam chowder is also very good, and the lobster bisque trails in third place for me.
The shrimp and crab rolls, I personally, can go without. If you order the meal, it comes with a soda, chips or cole slaw. Go with the chips, the slaw has no flavor and just tastes like bland shredded cabbage.
If you have an extra $ 26 to spare on a satisfying, flavorful, seafood lunch snack (and I say lunch snack, because it doesn’t fill you up, it just satisfies a craving) ;-P

Whenever Spring/​Summer in New York comes around, one thing I crave are lobster rolls. Oh heck, who am I kidding, I crave these things all year round.
Luke’s lobster is one of my favorite places to grab one of the freshest lobster rolls in own. I truly love the vibe of the FiDi location with it relaxed crab/​lobster shack vibes and playful décor. Downside of this location is that there is limited seating so try not to come during peak hours. Otherwise, definitely a NYC staple that you should visit. Try the lobster combo which comes with a beverage, a pickle, and your choice of chips or cole slaw. I love that the lobster filling here are not made with too much mayo and the bread rolls are perfectly buttered and toasted. Also don’t forget to try the crab or shrimp rolls as well. I’ll be back!