Luke’s Lobster
“But the area is beatific, right in dumbo your close to the water and are graced by mesmerizing views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.”
“I also got the Taste of Maine which had half of a lobster roll, shrimp roll and crab roll.”
“I ordered Noah's Ark (lobster, crabmeat, shrimp roll 2X) and all three rolls were delicious!”
Luke’s Lobster
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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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.
A very small lobster roll worth every bite and penny of $17!! Absolute deliciousness in your mouth. The bread seems like just any slice of bread but they grill it with so much buttery goodness and pepper and herbs. There is also so much lobster in the middle also. Every piece of lobster is ginormous so every bite you take into the roll guarantees a mouthful of lobster. You can also see them pour butter on top of the lobster part also. Best lobster roll I have every eaten. This location is nice also because it is an outdoorsy storefront where you can enjoy the view of the bridges.
The wait was quite long but it is something I would definitely wait for again. While you're waiting, you can also take pictures with claws and lobsters on posters they have hanging around.
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 (:
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.
Luke's at Brooklyn Bridge Park is closed for the season. It's a small hut, very shack-like. They take orders at the window that faces the Brooklyn Bridge.
The rolls are all Maine-style – served chilled on a buttered, toasted New England style split-top bun with a little mayo, lemon butter & spices
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, chips or slaw, and a pickle.
– The lobster was no doubt the best one of the trio. Delightful claw meat, sweet & tender.
– The crab was nice and chunky, not too shredded up.
– The shrimp was okay.
All three were dressed well, not swimming heavily in mayo. The buttery buns had a light crunch to them. Even though the half rolls are small, I appreciate that they try to stuff the bread with lots of filling.
Small cup of New England Clam Chowder ($6) – includes oyster crackers. It was a windy day, so the hot soup felt necessary, especially with 3 cold, but delicious sandwiches. It was nice to chomp on a snack and watch the sunset over the bridges.
I like their rather simple menu, mainly just rolls and sides. I found the prices reasonable since seafood tends to be on the more expensive side.
There are no seats at this location, except for a couple of standing tables. This makes it a little difficult to drink soup, but it's not a big deal since rolls are eaten with your hands.
Oh, and the story of how Luke started Luke's Lobster is pretty interesting too.
Hands down the best lobster roll I have eaten. I am not even a lobster fan…. Although this was probably the most expensive roll I have ever paid for but its ok, it was totally worth every penny I spent ($20ish for the combo). It was so fat and juicy, and really stuffed. The roll itself was small, but the meat inside was filling. I didn't really like the slaw that much, but I never liked slaw to being with, but its alright, the lobster made up for it. The location is behind some sandwich shop, but I think they're remodeling or something.. Overall, worth it and soooo good.
Ultra fresh & all the sources/purveyors are listed on the boards.
Limited menu. Cape Cod chips & Dr. brown's soda round out the experience.
Not the biggest rolls we've had BUT the quality is excellent & proportion is fair for the average price around $14.
We had the Jacob's crab claw appetizer, two crab rolls & 1 lobster roll.
Beautifully buttery grilled split top rolls compliment the tender fresh seafood slathered in clarified butter & a sprinkling of celery salt.
Outdoor seating almost under the Manhattan Bridge along the Hudson.
A great stop for lunch if you dig seafood & dining outdoors.