Luke’s Lobster
“Located inside the City Kitchen, there are plenty of window seats to enjoy the sun while people watching!”
“But, I'll take it if it means the food is as fresh and absolutely delicious as my two crab rolls were (I went back for seconds!).”
“Walking here from my office takes me right through the cesspool that is Times Square.”
Luke’s Lobster
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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So $20 seems high for a lobster roll when you first order but you're definitely getting your money's worth. The meal came with a drink and chips for that price as well.
The lobster roll was small but it was STUFFED with lobster so much that it was falling out with every bite. There was so much lobster in there. Tasty, buttery lobster. Nothing else. You get tons of fresh lobster. The roll was buttery and toasty which allowed the lobster flavor to shine.
I was impressed with the taste. The price seemed high at first but it was definitely fair for how much lobster you get. I would absolutely order it again!
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.
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.
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!
Enjoyed the lobster roll even though half was still partially frozen. The half that wasn't, was quite good. Buttery, flavorful and cheap for a decent lobster roll. $20 for the roll, a high end soda, a pickle, and chips. If it's on your New York list of to dos, it shouldn't disappoint. Unless you're unlucky like me to have some of it frozen.
The area itself is quite nice too.
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 1/2 Lobster Roll,1/2 Shrimp Roll,1/2 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.
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!)