City Island Lobster House

Great food, though a little pricy. The garlic bread is outrageous, seafood dishes all very good. I think they went a little heavy on the celery in the clam chowder, but other than that it was good. Drinks were STIFF. Exceptionally friendly staff and fast service, will be back!

First time visiting and it did not disappoint! The food is excellent and the portions are huge! You will leave stuffed! The garlic bread is awesome! I had the jumbo shrimp Parmesan and it was delicious! When they say jumbo, they mean gigantic! My friend had the special with the lobster tail and it was also delicious! And to top it off, the service was great! Our sever was Oscar and he took care of us! This is definitely a place to try!

Was visitng in the area and stopped by to eat. The last few times we visited City Island, the experience wasn't so great. The good restaurants are long gone and the ones left are commercialized. We decided to stop and grab a bite. It has been a super long time I've dined here. The food was great! Fresh and good portions! Service was great! Danielle was our waitress. She was super friendly and attentive! The white sangria was delicious! It is great to know that there is still a family owned establishment that values great service and even greater food. On our way out we stopped to chat quickly with Joe the owner! Kudos to you and your team! I highly recommend this restaurant! When back in the area, we'll definitely visit again!!

Have gone two times in 2024 and enjoyed the time spent there. The food is really great quantity of the portions, will definitely take home some leftovers. I have a great liking to seafood but I have also tried their steak meal during the special deals they have going on during certain times of the year. It was tender and a huge portion of a steak served, not tough to eat at all. Had a basket of raspberry biscuits for the table if I remember correctly. I had yellow rice and veggies with my steak. I enjoyed some dessert and a Sangria that was part of the deal. Can't speak for everyone that I had a lunch and dinner with because its different food items that others ordered and they said they really liked their food. So yes they enjoyed the food also. Good place to go to and eat. 2nd time @ Lobster house I had ordered seafood salad and it was huge, I shared some with the table and still ate plenty and took home leftovers of it too. Seafood salad medley was amazing with shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels and a delish cocktail sauce for the shrimp.

We recently visited City Island Lobster House to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had a truly wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff were exceptionally welcoming, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was outstanding — flavorful, well-prepared, and served in shareable portions that made dining together even more enjoyable. Our server, Anthony, was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. He ensured our table was well taken care of throughout the evening, and our drinks were consistently perfect. Jojo, the owner, was friendly and approachable, which added a personal touch to our visit. Overall, the atmosphere was vibrant and comfortable, making us feel genuinely appreciated as guests. I’m already looking forward to my next visit to City Island Lobster House.

Tried it for the first time today Oscar was our server a very professional server very nice man, The food was great , The portions are nice sized and the flavors are excellent, definitely worth going back over and over

My family and I went here to celebrate my mother’s birthday and the main waitress we had was TERRIBLE! My favorite thing about the entire experience was their garlic bread and cheese. I don’t think I’d ever go back to this place.

Had a great experience at City Island Lobster House. The seafood was fresh and delicious! I had the broiled lobster with shrimp stuffing. Can't wait to visit again.

Delicious seafood and strong drinks. Very good service that allows you to sit and enjoy your food. Family friendly setting that is great for couples, parents with kids, or large groups.

It's been decades, but we returned to City Island, and Lobster House did not let us down. My kids' 1st time in the old stomping grounds and the food and service were exemplary. It was a great experience. Special thanks to Londell. His service was on point. Very attentive and knowledgable . John, the man in charge was fantastic. Family,family, family! Bring the family or friends, you won't regret it.

One of the best restaurant of City Island! Really good seafood and their garlic bread is the bomb! Location: It is located in City Island. There is a lot of seating inside and outside. I prefer the outside because it is by the water. There is huge parking lot. Service: the staff were nice, they are very attentive and give us recommendations. Food: The food is always good! Twice I have been here and it was always good. FREE GARLIC BREAD: omg this was the best garlic bread I had! It was so tasty and you can ask for more. BBQ FEAST: this feast is the dinner for two, but for real it can be until 4 people. Bbq back ribs and chicken was cooked well. Fried shrimp was my favorite, very huge shrimp. The lobster is big and lots of meat inside. LOBSTER HOUSE and LOBSTER FEAST: this is the second option for the feast dinner for two. 2 big lobsters, rice, shrimp, crab and corn. Personally my favorite than the bbq feast! SHRIMP and LOBSTER ALFREDO over linguine: you have to get this! The linguine was cooked al dente. The shrimp and lobster are huge! The sauce is tasty and creamy. TARTUFO: it is just an ice cream covered with chocolate Price rating: 7/10. To be honest the price is not bad for seafood and Italian pasta. I will definitely come back here if I am craving for seafood and Italian pasta.

Great service from the waiters Very friendly The food is excellent plenty of food You will not stay Hungry I recommend this restaurant to everyone If you're looking for a great restaurant!!

I've been coming here for years. The food is amazing! The service is second to none!! This place is where a must! From the moment you walk in you're greeted with a smile from everyone & the fresh smells from the kitchen! Fully stocked bar! When I used to drink my favorites were a strawberry mudslide and/ or apple martini. Victor always had one at the ready for me- thank you Compadre! I had a wonderful time this weekend with my Comadre and goddaughter & Teddy.

Best lobster that I had Great service Ambiance- well outside dining on the waterfront is absolutely amazing

My wife and I had a very enjoyable lunch, thanks to our waiter, Earl, who was very friendly and engaging. The food we ordered, as well as the complimentary food that came with it was outstanding, and the outdoor seating we requested had spectacular water views.

Food, restaurant area & service is top tier from your initial entry inside. Great to go when the weather is nice & request to sit outside on the dock, the view is spectacular. So much food, you definitely will need to take a doggie bag home.

Went to an early dinner/late lunch and was seated right away. The waitress brought over a salad, garlic bread, olives, and this blueberry cake all which were delicious and complimentary. Food came out quick and hot. Waitress was super kind and quick to answer any questions we had about the food/menu. I would recommend getting the lobster roll. The rest of the menu looked good and tad pricey but the lobster roll and fries was decently priced at $34.95 and the roll was filled with lobster meat.

Authentic City Island cuisine... while there are many options here, we dined here, not once, but twice because we liked the decor, chatter of people, and the friendliness of the staff. It wasn't that pricey at all for the amount of food you received. The moment you sit down at the table, you have a salad and fresh garlic bread to tease you. Will recommend to seafood lovers.

So good i mean the food itself is so good and so much if it. We took a ton home with us where we had lunch basically the next day. Our server was super friendly and super attentive considering how freakin busy the place was. Cant wait to go back

It's always a fun time dining at city island lobster house. My family has been gong here for a long time and we always go home satisfied. We always order some combination of the broiled combo platter and other seafood platters to share. There's always food to take home everytime because of the generous serving sizes. The service is attentive and quick. Come visit for a good time.

The drive to City Island from Long Island is quite easy. It was a chilly rainy night , but as soon as i entered i felt the warmth. There are several rooms to be seated , all woodsy and welcoming . Our server was cordial, accurately answering all our questions regarding portions and ordering. We sat down and quickly the server put down warm crispy bread and a little bowl filled with olives and cheese . We started with the New England clam chowder, which delivered big time , creamy , " clammy" and flavorful . They even made the salad special , with chic peas and grated cheese . We shared the grilled seafood combination :Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Scallops, Filet of Sole, Baked Clams and Mussels. Beautifully presented , every piece of fish perfectly cooked . I am a big eater and left perfectly satisfied. If you go with non fish lovers there is plenty to choose from in the way of steaks and Mediterranean options . You really can't ask for much more! I will definitely go back again to try more!

The lobster wasn't good at the Lobster House. Wasn't fresh and didn't taste right. Salad was nasty. New England clam chowder had no taste. Fish and chips weren't good - greasy and tasteless. My baked potato was ok. Won't be back and do not recommend. Too expensive for what we got. Waitress ok - very prompt when picking up check. Red Lobster tastes better. My glass of wine tasted like vinegar. The valet was nice! We left and are now thinking about where we should go to eat!! Figured it would be more upscale (and not so noisy) based on prices. We figured wrong.

The food in this place is really good, very tasty and seasoned. I can never complain about their service, which is always great, even when the place is jam packed, the food is always hot and fresh. The ambiance is always nice and comfortable, you can always enjoy your food. Drinks are good as well. We will always return.

I haven't been there in years, I don't think that they have touched the inside, but having said that, the food was excellent, I had the lobster clambake ,it came with an excellent New England clam showder, but the rest of the sides were very limited, although the flavors were there, my wife had the shrimp Parmigian, it looked great and my wife loved it. We shared mussels on a red sauce, very good. Except for the place looking a little aged, we enjoyed the outdoor dining, the ambiance changed by having the look of the marina on our background. One thing I can definitely say is that we were very happy about was the service, we had Earl as our server, he was friendly and helpful, but so was the rest of the staff, everyone that worked the area was excellent. Overall had a great time with excellent food.

Came there for a family friend 's birthday lunch. Drinks with Cajun seafood platter, bbq chicken, lobster spaghetti, and etc.

3rd visit 4/21/24 ,for an anniversary lunch with the Mrs. . Previously we were part of large family groups. Service is polite, facilities clean, comfortable, mixed seating arrangements. Very large well divided floor plan with lots of large groups, so it's noisy and fun. Portions are generous, prices reasonable. Definitely enjoyed the cold seafood platter combo, and fried shrimp and scallop platter. Location is a sharp left just over the bridge, so valet parking is necessary once the lot fills.

I had the lobster tails with linguine food was good and the service was good going back again soon

How do you have lobster in your restsurant name, but overcook lobsters? This food was so gross. I ordered a lobster tail and strip steak, medium rare, and my god. The steak looked boiled - like it didn't even see a stovetop. It was so rare, basically raw, and not a char in sight. Oh, and not even seasoned. No salt, nothing. Now, the lobster tail. Also severely underseasoned, chewy, and obviously overcooked. The sauces the dish came with were underseasoned melted butter and some watery brown sauce that tasted like nothing. And this dish was $55. I know this wasn't a one-off fluke, bc my sister ordered the same exact dish and it came out the same. RIP to your tastebuds if you come here. Also, the dish sizes are ridiculously oversized. We love a good portion, but if the food is mediocre, there's no point. Quantity of over quality, I guess. Please, just opt for some fast food or drive the extra 20 mins to the city for better food. Or starve. That's better than wasting $.

Great service and good food. Unfortunately there are a lot of large parties on the weekends and it can get loud. No longer a good date night spot on the weekend.

Had heard a lot about this place so had to give it a try. Decent selection of seafood but felt like it was basic. Don't get me wrong, it was good but not great. The service was fine but nothing that stood out. It was a little dingy in certain areas of the restaurant. Overall nothing to write home about but if you're in the area and are craving seafood, stop by.

The food was super delicious. We split the lobster feast which was more than enough for two. The service was on point and their holiday decorations were really well done as well. Definitely going to come back when there is warmer weather!

I have no complaints at all. This isnt my first time eating here and it wont be my last. The food is slightly more on the pricey side but nothing ridiculous. The wait staff was great, the food was amazing. I came here for my aunts 85 birthday and they was very accomadating.

The food was excellent. The portions were large-definitely had enough leftovers to snack on later. The service was quick also.

My family called ahead to see if we could bring our dog to eat lunch with us since they had outdoor seating and they said that we were welcome to come to eat lunch with them anyway. When we got to the restaurant, they lead us to this secluded area with barely any coverage from the sun, and it was really hot outside without any breeze. When we said something they brought us to a nice table where there was a breeze, coverage from the sun and other people. We have a small dog who is well-behaved, so we knew he would be good around other people so keep that in mind. I ordered the pound and a quarter lobster with french fries with oysters to start. The oysters were great with the cocktail sauce, horse radish, and lemon juice and they were HUGE! The lobster was great but it was undercooked a little so that could have been better. I could still eat it, but the texture was off. I also ordered a Bloody Mary but it was too strong so the taste of the alcohol overpowered the taste of the tomato juice and Tobasco. Overall everyone was so kind and accommodating, and I had a great time. I also really enjoyed my meal.

Just went there for lunch to eat and received a dirty cutlery set. I asked for a plastic cutlery set which is what I will do for now on. I have no time for excuses. Oh it's the dish washer, oh it's this oh it's that. No thank you . Covid is ongoing I'm not so invested as to why my cutlery has previous food on it and dirty. No thank you. The food was okay today I was still focused on the dirty fork as you can see in the picture I was too occupied with the dirty fork to enjoy my meal thoroughly. Jose the waiter was good I showed him the dirty fork he understood and whisked it away. The food is too expensive for such nonsense. I will be bringing my own plastic fork knife and spoon from now on. I can't afford to be sick this season. Been there, done that, don't want to do it again. I ordered a lobster tail and fried shrimp. I will be putting this restaurant in the shelf for a moment. The end

I've been coming here for years. The food, the drinks and the service is amazing. The ambiance is nice.

It was Amazing come and celebrate my birthday here, awesome customer service, that food were delicious

You know how you say things like, "nahhh...this was bad...I'll never go back"- but end up going back anyway? Well that was me Summer of '21 when hubs and I noticed the difference in quality and managed to return most recently on a Sunday to give them yet 'another try'. But this last time, was the last time. As a kid living in Soundview, there was always excitement 'to go to the water' when we came to City Island- especially if you drove all the way down to Johnny's Reef with their old-school 'cafeteria' style set-up or Tony's Pier across the street- both, with their no-frills, good ol' fish fry, fresh raw clams and everything else. But now, I avoid driving all the way down and avoid traffic- so we bear left instead and head to JP's or come here. Pre-COVID, we didn't have major issues coming here. But we all know restaurants have been hit hard in so, so, so many different ways in the last 2&1/2 years and not much thought is placed on what goes out. As was the case on our last visit when we: (1)expected their famous garlic bread appetizer to be juicy- but tasted artificial. As was the case with the: (2) Blueberry cake square appetizer that tasted old. As was the case with: (3) our requested Rum 151 in our Piña Coladas that were made with a cheap, old and dreadful alternative instead. We politely and assertively told our waitress exactly what was wrong with our drinks and asked for it to be rectified. When our regular ones came out, they too, tasted horrible. As was the case with: (4) my Linguine+Shrimp Scampi in garlic & oil that was just ok- but taste is definitely different from what I've had in the past. Oh- let me not forget the sticky dinner tables with vinyl seat benches that plopped. For food, we could've complained but we didn't want to feel the wrath of the kitchen so we avoided a re-enactment of "Waiting..." But, with all this, our waitress Lana was a doll.

The food is amazing and the freshest/best on the island. Only thing they need to do is gut out the bathrooms. The customer service is pretty good also

We had the shrimp parmigiana. Delicious. The service is amazing. They give you salad and olives and cheese and bread when you sit down. A very good choice. A little pricey. The drinks were very strong and good. An excellent option if you visit this island.

TERRIBLE... we have been to Lobster House many times over the years. The first return post- pandemic we reserved judgement on the poor quality of food and service. We decided to give it another whirl last weekend. It was a warm Saturday and we entered about 5:30. We were a party of two but we're told there would be a twenty minute wait for our preferred seating but could order our drinks if we wanted. Ordered drinks which arrived twenty minutes after we were seated. They watery as they were most likely made when first ordered. Lobster was tough and overcooked and the "bed of rice" which explicitly inquired if it still came with the platter was not even two tablespoons let alone a serving for two. Second round of drinks came out as we were finishing our meal. Service, food portion and quality are all poor .

Our party of 6 had a birthday dinner here on a Monday around 5:30pm (not real busy) and had an amazing time. With the meal, they served; a salad, a platter of cheese, olives, and artichokes with garlicky garlic bread. At the start of the meal we were already getting full. I tasted the clam chowder my BF ordered and it was so good. Everyone loved what they ordered. I had the Lobster Roll, hot and it was perfect. My BF got the Lobster Clam Bake and it he enjoyed it. Our server, David was the best. He was attentive and funny and made us feel so welcome. They have a full bar and a great Cocktail/ Drinks Menu. David brought out cake and a candle for our celebrant so we could sing Happy Birthday. He also brought out little shots so we could toast also. The place has an upbeat vibe and the sea/nautical theme of their decor is fun. Their parking is valet. We could not have asked for a better place to celebrate and have a wonderful dining experience! I would definitely return on my next trip to NY.

Months ago, and for our first time, the most fabulous seafood meal was had on City Island Lobster House. Yes, it is was a schlep from Brooklyn to Bronx for an experience of a lifetime with a PERFECT PRICE point! This was a four ( 4 ) course meal PER PERSON for an extremely reasonable price from soup to nuts. In our haste to enjoy the scrumptious offerings, some pictures were not have taken of the food - Use your imagination. Go to City Island Lobster House and see for yourselves this seafood palace. It is a shame the travel was so far for a food extravaganza. Lobster House's pre-fix price consisted of soup, salad, whole lobster with a side of pasta followed by complimentary antipasto, garlic bread, blueberry bread, and chocolate cake. The clam chowder was silky smooth to the palate making you crave more. Salad and antipasto were flavorful interrupters as you looked forward to the garlic bread, lobster, and pasta. It was not just a slice of garlic bread, Lobster House provided a loaf of bread, sliced open, toasted, and fresh garlic butter with pieces of garlic covering the bread. Is it obvious the bread tasted delicious. Moving onto the whole lobster, which had to be eaten in sections with the dipping of sweet lobster meat into melted butter. It was a feast not just for one person because the serving portion was HUGE! My goodness the quantity of pasta provided as a side with the whole lobster was a meal onto itself. Need we mention that the pasta was creamy, seasoned to perfection, and the taste was something special. Saving the best for last were blueberry bread and chocolate cake. Full disclosure, never heard of blueberry bread and chocolate cake is not my preference. That being said, OMG! They both were fantastic surprises to the eye and mouth because they were GREAT!! Who would have travelled to City Island for blueberry bread? The answer is - we would do it again in a heartbeat. Overall, this truly was a 5-star food experience from beginning to end with excellent customer service provided by the Lobster House staff. Never thought of ringing in the new year at City Island Lobster House until NOW!!

Wanted to do a graduation lunch here on a Sunday. We went around 1 PM, while it was not busy, people started coming in later. Parking here is valet only so be ready for that. We got seated once our full party arrived. Our waiter was just a bit... I don't know how to professionally describe him but I guess he could be more friendly. He was more in the aggressive side and there was a language barrier that made communication a tad bit harder. Nevertheless, the language barrier is understandable but the friendliness was critical. We had asked if fried came with our combo plate as the food came out and he replied "yes of course they do, just wait!" But he said it in an aggressive tone which threw our whole party off lol. He later apologized and we just moved forward. The food was quite expensive but the quantity of food was fair. The porterhouse steak was very fatty and the lobster that comes in that combo was made super dry and cold. It looked like they had grilled it but it was nowhere near warm. The melted butter they gave had no salt in it so dipping the dry lobster just tasted like wet dry lobster meat without any flavoring. My friend got a drink and she said it was mid, nothing spectacular about it. Overall, it was okay, maybe stick to the shrimp because then thangs are HUGE. Also, I would suggest not to get the lobster but it's just weird because you would think the lobster would be the best entree at the "Lobster House"

We have been to The Lobster House many times over the last few years. The food is always phenomenal and we have been treated like Family during each visit. Every single time we have been there has been so very special! It has been like nothing we have ever experienced anywhere else! We love going to the Lobster House and are so grateful we found this GEM! Thank you to JoJo, Antonio and the rest of the staff for making us all feel like Family!

This place is one of my favorites. Money is no option if you plan to come here, and for the price you pay, you will walk away full and impressed.it is pricey, but the food is well worth it, the service is on point and the resturant has plenty of seating!!!

This place was phenomenal. I've never been here before and for the first time I have to say I was seriously impressed. Our waitress Danielle was amazing. When she said she was bring out the salad I didn't expect garlic bread with a side of fresh marinara, blueberry cornbread and an antipasto bowl. I introduced my bestfriend and his brother to Fried Ravioli and they fell in love with it. For my drink I had the Frankenstein Monster, when I tell that drink hits!!!! It hits (all imma say is 5 Rums) I had the Alaskan King Crab Legs with Garlic Pasta on the side. My friends had the Jumbo Shrimp Meal and The Ribeye w/ Shrimp Combo. I got a slice of Delicious Moist Carrot Cake w/ whipped cream for dessert and we finsided off the meal with a chilled glass of Amaretto. Everything was delicious. I like that they didn't rush you to order. They let you enjoy all the appetizers before asking if your ready for the main course. I can diffently see myself coming back here. Maybe next time with my mom and sister.

Recently came here for our first ever meal on City Island and will definitely be back. The atmosphere is one big reason to come -- sitting outside with a view directly on the bay is so peaceful and scenic, and not hard to get a table in late afternoon even at height of summer. Service was friendly and fast. And the appetizers included gratis in the meal are amazing -- a great house Italian salad, excellent bread, and a small antipasto with olives and cheese. For the most part we found the fish very fresh and well-prepared. The crab cake is a total standout -- probably 98% crab, not greasy or breaded, one of the best we'd had recently. The baked clams were delicious as well, seasoned wonderfully and substantial in size. Only the whole fried fish was a little disappointing - the fish itself tasted a bit over cooked and oily from frying. But with such a big menu, lots to try on return!

The clams are so good please order them, they are the best clams I've ever had in my life. Also the owner is the nicest person ever. Would recommend.

Every time I come here I'm never disappointed. Came here with my family who were in town and this was the perfect place. The portions are huge and you'll definitely have leftovers even though it is a bit pricey. everything is delicious although I do wish there was more seasoning, but I just added salt and pepper to taste. I ordered a City Island iced tea, and boy is that worth every penny! Come here with an appetite, and you won't be disappointed. And if you'd like to save a few bucks, go during lunch hours.

The waiter was very nice! He bought us a free shot of Amaretto. I ordered Lobster Oreganata. The stuffing had some kind awful liquid fat inside. Once I fished the fat out it was still inedible. The lobster itself had flavor.

I previously gave CILH five stars. I'm knocking it down to four. Not because of the food, we still love it. But we've noticed that the waiters have become increasingly "selective". We have been coming here for well over a decade and have great memories. It's been a generous place, with all of the complimentary starters. It was also always a nice surprise at meal's end when you would be presented with an amaretto and perhaps even a dessert. Those are the things that create good will. The last two times however, nothing. After ordering the waiters have basically disappeared. My compliments to the bussing staff who do a great job. When we were done, we watched every other table get their amaretto. and ... nothing. For the life of me, I can't figure out what determines who makes the cut. It's a little thing, but we've been loyal and it's a bit of a buzzkill after a good meal. When you dine there, keep your eyes open and watch what goes on.

Ok only reason I'm not giving 5 stars. Is because our party of 4 showed up at 8:30pm and they told us outside was not longer being seated. So on a beautiful summer evening, for my friends Bday we had to sit inside, so yes we were disappointed. But the food made up for it! Better then any of us expected, the food was on point. I have to say best clam linguine I've had in very long time, absolutely delicious. My friends ordered the shrimp cocktail and I've never seen shrimps that big, could have been a main course! Our group was in seafood heaven. I will most definitely come back here, just earlier in the evening so I can enjoy the outdoor view while eating.

A must do in the area. The place is always packed and with good reason. The portions are huge, service is fantastic and the food is fresh- always. We've been here a few time and it's consistent each time. Recommend the sangria to go with the giant portions of food. Every meal is served with salad, garlic bread, blueberry bread and olives. Definitely recommend. Valet only.

Huge restaurant right on the water in City Island with a large menu of both seafood and non-seafood options I came with my cousin and we both opted for the lobster roll. She went for the cold lobster roll and I went for the hot Started off our meal with a complimentary plate of food that contained a weird mix of items: vegetables, garlic bread, and blueberry bread. Although it was a strange combo everything was delicious Shortly after receiving the breads and veggies we were brought a complimentary salad as well, which was also very tasty. At this point my cousin and I were pretty full, but we made some more space for our main course. Both of our lobster rolls were phenomenal and came with sides of fries and coleslaw (which were also very tasty) The vibe of the place is laid back, but slightly upscale. There were cool nautical decorations all over The waiter was very friendly 9

Good spread of fried or broiled Seafood!! They also have good deals for burgers at this place which overlooks the Long Island Sound.

If you like personal items missing from your car, this is the place to go. If you enjoy arrogant mangers (Joe) insult your intelligence, then definitely go to Lobster House. I will never go back there, will never recommend this place to anyone. Truth be said, I wish the restaurant falls in the water. They are definitely not all that. There are much better places on the island then Lobster House !!! *** I only added a Star because otherwise my review would not have posted. DINER'S BEWARE !!!!

The food is great ! Never had any problem here! Our waiter Antonio was very kind to us. The restaurant was loud but that was expected!