Luke's Lobster Upper West Side

My go-to anytime I'm in town. The white truffle is absolutely amazing, and so is the spicy honey! We got 6oz rolls, but you can also choose a 4oz. The clam chowder is delicious with plenty of clam!

For me it is an iconic place to eat lobster rolls. However, in my last experience, the lobster had different temperatures inside the bread, the outside was hot, but the inside was cold.

Was in the Harlem area and had a craving for a lobster roll. I've heard lots about Luke's Lobster, decided to make a quick stop. The cashier was friendly and took time to explain the menu. Decided on the original lobster roll made it a meal with chips and rose wine to drink. The 4oz lobster roll was ($23) plus the rose ($8). Overall it was okay. Not my favorite. I have a preference for the rolls chilled with mayo that I've had in front of Brooklyn Museum one summer from Cousins Maine Lobster truck which was spectacular. This one just wasn't quite that. The lobster meat however was plentiful and juicy. However, there was a mistake on my roll because it wasn't buttered. So the bread was just toasted and dry which was off-putting. I noticed the comments about the price and definitely wanted to chime in on that. Because yes, the price for such a small roll is pretty high. (I know, I know, it looks huge in the photo..it wasn't). But if you're feeling fancy and want a snack to share, it could be for you. Just don't buy the wine, just acid in a can. It was very acidic, watery and slightly tart. Not enjoyable. I trashed it. The area was small and neat. The staff were friendly. The woman who prepared the food was also very friendly. So overall, I'd rate here 4.3 stars. Mostly based on preference and total satisfaction for the price.

I went there yesterday for lunch and asked for a recommendation. The classic lobster roll tastes super fresh and delicious and was filled with plenty of lobster (even though I ordered a small one). I also enjoyed the clam chowder, which I’ve never tried before (I’m from Europe, only used to bouillabaisse). Great place!

As always, it does not disappoint. Great, fresh, great portions. Only bad 17 burned out accent bulbs.....I guess the OCD in me. But enjoy

My experience was mediocre at best. The service was pretty good. Order was taken and made fairly quickly. However, the portions are small.. like two bites small. The bread for the rolls were honestly carrying the dish. They were soft and buttery. The proteins lacked a lot of flavor and the lobster mac and cheese was soup-like.

I’ve had a few lobster rolls in my lifetime and I would say that these are above average. The lobster bisque and New England clam chowder are also really good. One thing that was a little off putting was that they will actually charge you $1 just to warm your lobster roll. Not sure why they do this, it’s probably a better practice to just warm it for free. However, judging off the lobster rolls alone, I would give it a 4/5.

Wow! The food here is delicious. We started with 2 lobster rolls with the coleslaw and lobster mac n cheese. They were so good. We enjoyed the food so much, we ended up ordering a crab roll before leaving, absolutely worth it.

The lobster meat is tender and if you had fresh lobster you know this is fresh. Also I follow a Maine lobster fisherman and he mentioned his daily catch is headed to Luke's lobster which is why I stopped by. The lobster bisque had chunks of lobster meat and was delicious. the large bowl was worth the extra few bucks. The guy behind the register had a great attitude, served my food and a few minutes later he asked how it tasted. Sir it was delicious! Not too buttery, the spice was perfect and the bun was delicious. Highly recommend and make sure to bring an extra few $ for the fresh lobster!

The lobster rolls were good. The lobster bisque was thin but quite lobstery. They sent the wrong chips. The coleslaw tasted like ammonia. The order arrived quickly.

Luke's Lobster is one of my regular stops when I am visiting Manhattan. A lobster roll is always on my list of foods to get when in NYC. I have been to the East side location a few blocks from the Met. This location on the West side a few block from the Natural History Museum. After a long warm day of walking around Central Park, I was ready for some fresh seafood. This Luke's Lobster is a little bit smaller than most locations, but is still a nice clean restaurants with good customer service. The decor on the walls pays homage to fisherman. You have a choice of lobster, crab and shrimp for your lobster roll and they are served Maine-style. Maine-style lobster rolls are served chilled and on a warm griddled, butter bun with a light amount of mayo, lemon butter and seasoning. I am always indecisive when I come here and ordered the Luke's Trio that includes all three choices of meat on a half roll. The seafood was delicious and fresh and the rolls were nice and moist. The bread is really what makes the difference for me. The prices are also pretty affordable compared to most places. Luke's Lobster works directly with the fishermen and eliminates the middlemen to ensure the freshest product possible. In addition to rolls, Luke's has a variety of salads, soups, bisques and chowders. Sides include slaw and their yummy Cape Cod chips. For drinks, they have as selection of Maine craft brews, sodas and wines to choice from. I was dying of thirst from being outside all day and got their homemade Blueberry Lemonade. It was so good that I ordered another one. I even took a bottle of their lobster roll seasoning home. If you want affordable fresh seafood, Luke's Lobster is a solid choice. You can order Luke's Lobster kits from their website delivered to your home so you can make your own lobster rolls.

How do you say Summer? I say it with a Root Beer, chips and Lobster Roll. Luke's has the real deal fresh Maine Lobster. The 6oz roll is stuffed. I think going at off peak makes it even more enjoyable, because at certain times the line is out the door, which is great for Luke's. The decor is relaxing and nautical, which is how it should be when devouring a beautiful lobster sandwich. It is worth going out your way to visit this location, if you are on the Upper Westside of Manhattan.

I know this sounds blasphemous but I'm not the biggest fan of lobster... ...so when I saw that Luke's Lobster had non-lobster options, I was thrilled. Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon with my mother and sister- Mama wanted a lobster roll, and what Mama wants, she gets. I wasn't sure what to do but I saw shrimp rolls and dungeness crab rolls on the menu too- nice! We got one 4oz option of each- lobster for mama, shrimp for my sister and crab for me! They also came with a bag of Cape Cod chips (sea salt or sea salt/vinegar). Each roll was overflowing with fresh seafood goodness- the roll (which is buttery and toasty and delightful) is a perfect vehicle. It is definitely for a special occasion (it is pricey for the size but well worth it for the quality and taste). Service is fast and efficient and friendly. Seating available inside and outside too.

Nope, not getting the lobster roll from here ever again. I ordered the 8oz, which is supposed to be double the regular amount. Yep, it was piled high, all right - but with just the rubbery tips of the lobster claw. Almost no meat from the fat part of the claw; literally just a bunch of chopped-off lobster fingertips. So gross. Also, I ordered it warm (extra $1) but it was cold from the refrigerator. Then what's the star for? Well, I liked the salt and vinegar Cape Cod potato chips, and the guy at the counter was friendly. Sorry, I was too upset to take a photo

Ordered three lobster bisque. No lobster meat AT ALL.!! What a disappointment. Have had the soup several times in the past and it was delicious and full of meat. Don't know what happened.

We wanted a quick, small snack before heading to dinner. My friend and I ordered and shared a clam chowder and a crab sandwich. The clam chowder was pretty watery and not very flavorful. There was definitely an uneven ratio from potatoes and clams too - with a huge amount of potatoes! The crab sandwich was just okay. It was good, but pretty simple. We were a little curious about the lobster sandwiches - we just didn't want anything too heavy because we were getting dinner a few hours later. Definitely, next time if we stop by we would have to try the lobster sandwiches, it seems to get a lot of reviews!

Luke's has always been a place I visit when I want a quick lobster roll in the area. I love their crab roll. Recently I tried the lobster trio. My favorite was the truffle butter roll. In my opinion I feel the lobster rolls could have a little more flavor but overrall it's a good place to go if you are on the area. I always get the clam chowder. It's creamy and delicious. The lobster bisque is also good. The restaurant is always clean and the staff is friendly.

My family ordered a ton of lobster rolls, three containers of lobster meat for salads, around five containers of cole slaw, maybe eight small containers of lobster bisque, and maybe eight small containers of New England Clam Chowder, and plenty of chip bags. I always love ordering from Luke's Lobster on the Upper West side, and I could honestly never get enough lobster in general. The food was delicious which is not a surprise and it was delivered quickly. The food was also made perfectly. The gluten-free bun was amazing and fluffy, and the seasoning, texture, and moisture of the lobster in the bun were amazing. The experience was perfect and I always look forward to ordering from here again.

Very much enjoyed our rolls BUT they aren't the most filling. We ordered the lobster flight and the lobster trio with sides of poppyseed slaw. Everything was delicious! Even the bread was nicely toasted and fresh.

Yummy!!! The lobster rolls were fresh, juicy and full of flavor. I always enjoy a visit to Luke's. Clam Chowder great too.

When I tell you I love this place... I mean it. Luke's lobster has the best lobster rolls ever. And not just lobster rolls but the lobster Mac and cheese is pure heaven. I never had lobster warm but this right here is perfection. Ughh the cheese is so good it's the only place I've had it and the only place I will eat it from. Lukes lobster is one of the good eats in my neighborhood. It's kinda expensive but totally worth it. They have a rewards card and on the tenth visit you can get a roll for free.

Ok lobster rolls are way expensive. That being said, these guys do a good job. Roll was fresh and lobster was tasty, still kind of stings with the price, but if you can afford it- why not. Service is counter and pretty quick.

OMG. Went here to pick up lobster rolls for my mother and myself. They have nut-free pesto and TRUFFLE lobster rolls as summer specials! So naturally, I had the 6 oz truffle roll. My mother hates truffles, so I got her the "regular" 6 oz roll. The lobster was incredibly fresh and utterly delicious. I didn't eat the roll, but I'm sure it was edible at the very least. (I try to avoid wheat because of a wheat allergy. Pizza is worth puffy allergy face. Roll, not worthy.) The service was cheerful and quick. I got our rolls to go, and didn't want to take a pic of dinner in front of my mother, because she hates social media. But they were a feast for the eyes and senses.

I'm here visiting from texas, this is the first place I went to, to enjoy a LOBSTER ROLL!! Holy sh*ttt this place was good! If I ever go on death row.. TRUST ME this will be my last meal.. straight up 10 out of 5 stars from this Texan! And I did go to lobster and burger after and they had a nice garlic lemon butter sauce but the roll here is BY FAR the best I've had!

The spicy honey lobster roll was the best lobster roll I've ever had in my life. clam chowder was also bomb. We'll def be going back for the lobster roll flight! this made me so happy and it was a sunny day and we walked to Central Park after!

$39 and change for a 6 oz lobster roll, bag of chips, and a bottle of water. I have had way better. I have had way worse. This was OK with a pretty high price for a counter service restaurant. Service was great.

As with anywhere, lobster is very expensive. The rolls in the picture are about the size of a fist each and the trio cost over $30. Not the fault of the restaurant necessarily, good lobster is costly. However, while the ingredients were good and the textures were nice, the difference between the three flavors was hard to distinguish. On one hand, this preserves the taste of that lobster, but also it might be better to get one large roll instead of these smaller bites. Overall however, the food was nice although pricy for the chill takeout establishment it seems to be.

Amazing Lobster Rolls here!! It was actually my first time eating a lobster roll so I have nothing to compare it to but the lobster was fresh and oh so delicious! I wish I could have one every week from this place! They're served cold and come with a side of chips. I personally didn't have to add any condiments because it was filled with flavor. The service was very welcoming and warm. Would definitely visit Luke's again!

Best lobster sandwich on the East Coast. Very good definitely pricey, but you get what you pay for awesomeness. Restaurant was a little small for seating, but very cute quaint place.

I stopped by here the other day, the lobster roll was ok. They gave an ok amount of lobster, but the roll was wayyyyyy too greasy. It wasn't awful, but it wasn't great either.

The lobster is hands down the best I have had. Buttery delicious roll packed with lobster. Maine blue berry drink is also very good. The lobster Mac and cheese.. was just okay. The lobster tasted like it was cooked too long, you know, kind of hard. For $33 for that I would say it was overpriced (the Mac and cheese) Next Time I would just get the lobster roll by itself.

I was craving soup and lamenting the loss of hale and heart when I realized Luke's Lobster offers both New England clam chowder and lobster bisque. I ordered both for delivery along with the blueberry lemonade and a grilled cheese. I wasn't thrilled with the grilled cheese but for 5$ it wasn't bad. Brown grain and seed break with a verrrry thin line of cheese but tasty and good for dipping in soup. The blueberry lemonade tasted like kombucha... make of that what you will. The soups however were hands down fantastic. The bisque had huge hunks of lobster and the clam chowder was loaded with clams. It was really nice to have two lovely hearty soups when I was craving them like mad and I can't wait to take a crab or lobster roll to the park to enjoy the warm weather in the spring.

Super wholesome and great atmosphere! The service was very nice and the food was even better. Hope to go again sometime when I visit.

Fresh, delicious lobster meat. Warm, toasted bun. Friendly staff. Get the 6 oz for $36. It really is just lobster butter and nothing in between. A delicious bite I think about often. Don't forget the blueberry soda for the full Maine experience. Note: they do not have ice so the soda although cold would taste much better submerged in a glass of ice.

Several years ago, when Luke's first opened on the UWS, I had a delicious lobster roll and a decent glass of Chardonnay. It seems to be all downhill since then. Today I returned and the food was awful and overpriced. There is an entirely different crew operating this store now from what I remember. The store itself is a narrow hole in the wall with 4 tables on one side and a couple of higher stools in the front of the store. The other side is for trash and the baskets the food is served in so that people can do their own bussing. After you walk through the restaurant, there is a counter where you order. I placed an order for a small lobster bisque, a lobster roll, and a glass of chardonnay, which they didn't have; so I ended up with a can of awful NY State sauvignon blanc ($8). The bisque ($9) was small and tasted okay, but the lobster in it was tough and hard to chew. The lobster roll ($23), which they specialize in, was the worst lobster roll I have ever had. It was barely thawed out pieces of lobster too tough to chew thrown in between some sort of bun resembling a hot dog bun. It seemed stale and was slightly toasted. There was no sauce on the bun or the lobster - something you would expect with a good lobster roll. After you order, you pay on a little credit card machine at the counter, and although it is not indicated, they explain the buttons for 15%, 18%, 20% or no tip. Even though it is counter service, you are pretty much locked in to tipping. I just chose the 15% button. The total bill was an insane $50. If you want to throw your money down the drain, then this is the place for you. Since I couldn't chew the lobster, very little food got into my stomach. After I left, I walked 4 blocks down the street to the Amsterdam Ale House for some substantial food and a nice beer.

The worse Services and the worse Lobster roll. The Lobster was still frozen! The bread was soggy and the sauce on the sandwich was awful! The price $25 for a small portion! I won't ever go back there or indicate this place to anyone! They need a lot improvement!

Oh. My. GOODNESS. This roll was so freaking remarkable I didn't want it to ever end. It tasted like pure heaven. The lobster itself tasted amazing and then the roll brought it to an unspeakable heavenly level. I tried savoring it as much as I humanly could. I got it with the salad side and that was even good too. My beans were the favorite part of the salad. 100000% recommend everyone try this place. It's worth the money, promise. Service was also good. The staff was very kind & it was quick service! Overall, such a top notch choice.

I've been to Luke's Lobster before and after a long travel day and a late flight in, we ventured to Luke's a block from our hotel for a quick light dinner just before they closed. I had tried the obligatory lobster roll before so on this visit I ordered Luke's trio ($19.50), which came with a half shrimp roll, a half crab roll, and a half lobster roll. The lobster was generous and meaty and the crab had a nice little sweetness to it. The roll that was somewhat disappointing was the shrimp. It had no flavor. My dining partner ordered a lobster roll ($17) and the lobster corn chowder. Luke's was empty on the snowy night that we visited and the employees were preparing to close. Yet, they provided good customer service and we had an enjoyable fast bite. Next time, I'll stick with the lobster as that is what they do best.

Got a Lobster Roll delivered for lunch and it was so good! I will say that it was smaller than I was expecting (ordered just the normal size) but the flavors delivered big. It was so good I forgot to put the butter on! I don't normally have lobster rolls so I don't have much to compare to but I would definitely order this again.

Luke's Lobster certainly satisfied my craving for lobster and then some. When it comes to the establishment, it looks like a gift shop you'd mind in the museum down the road. There's so much attention to detail: the wood finishes, the lobster related decorations and photos, the color scheme of the chalk on the chalkboard, and so much more. It was beautiful to look at and there was a good amount of seating for the small space that's available (although I wouldn't recommend bringing HUGE groups). The workers opened the door for me upon arriving and I was served with delightful tones and large smiles visible behind masks, which made me feel at home in seconds. I ordered the Luke's Trio (which came with a small crab roll, a small shrimp roll, and a small lobster roll with a side of sea salt chips) and a Luke's blueberry lemonade which came up to around $30. For the prices, I was expecting larger portions but the total amount of food was satisfying nonetheless. The crab roll (like the other two rolls) had very chilled meat in it, which caught me off guard at first but it went really nicely with the mayo that was in each roll. Each roll was visibly seasoned, which led me to believe that they would be explosive with flavor and indeed they were. The crab itself had a very soft texture and it seemed to blend very closely with the mayo. The soft texture also brought a lot of attention to the bun, which was some of the fluffiest bread I've eaten. The shrimp roll had a stronger texture to it: the bites of shrimp were very tender and I noticed more of a buttery taste to it. I'm not sure if I would have preferred chilled shrimp, but I certainly can't knock it: there's a first time for everything and I would definitely eat it again. The lobster roll was the highlight of the meal (which is why I saved it for last) because of how plentiful the lobster serving was as well as the textures and seasonings that the lobster roll consisted of. The way that the lobster was cooked gave it a lot of color and, again, the buttery taste was very noticeable here. The chew of the lobster had a bit of resistance, which gave it a nice contrast against the bun but it also went nicely with the crunch of the pickle on the side. The pickle, with its strong texture and juices were absolutely essential for these rolls. The rolls themselves were seasoned and sat on top of mayo, but the chill of the various fillings gave it a very particular flavor. If you really want to switch things up, the saltiness of the pickle (as well as the chips on the side, which are great just as a snack in general) puts a great spin on the entire meal. The blueberry lemonade tasted fresh and it had some unique properties to it. It tasted more like blueberry than lemonade, which I really appreciated. I didn't want to drink the average lemonade and this was certainly more than that. It was sweet, but not so sweet that I had to drink it in a reserved way. It was more of a subtle fruitiness that washed the meal down very nicely. Overall, this place seems to be very unique when it comes to seafood, recipe ingenuity, and customer service. I greatly recommend.

I got a pesto lobster roll (pesto on the side) and it was amazing. My first lobster roll and it was better than I'd imagined. The staff was super friendly and accommodating as well.

I got the Luke's Trio here because I wanted to try all of the rolls without paying a ton, but it might have been better to order one of each as I was still hungry after eating this. This costed a little more than 20$ where you get half of a shrimp roll, crab roll, and lobster roll. They were indeed tiny, about the size of a slider. Although they were very tasty, I finished each one in a bite. I understand that they pride themselves on fresh seafood so you're paying for quality of the seafood, but for the price that they're asking for is too steep for the quantity they put into each roll.

The combo meal is definitely the move. The 4 oz roll with chips and a drink really hit the spot. It's a little expensive, but delicious and really filled with a lot of lobster.

So my first review of this place was not a complaint of their food (because it's always been delicious), but a complaint of the prices. I used to only get lobster rolls from this place but a couple months back, I went to a yelp elite event for Luke's lobster in the upper Eastside. There, I got to try the shrimp lobster roll for the first time. The only reason I have never bought any of the other rolls was because I didn't want to spend money and then be disappointed. This opportunity to try their shrimp roll for free was a game changer. It is now my favorite role which makes me so happy because it's also the cheapest roll and so much more reasonably prices. The roll is made the same with whatever meat you get - toasted with butter and mayo. The shrimp is seasoned very well and is put into the roll cold. This combination of hot toasted roll and cold shrimp is so magnificent. I hope this location decides to host a Yelp Elite event so others can be transformed like me!

Lobster roll was fresh and delicious. I also really enjoyed the buttery toasted bread. I like how they don't add unnecessary sauce on the lobster rolls. The order came with a lobster roll, pickle and some chips. The chips go really well with the lobster roll. Honestly the lobster roll taste is 5 stars but I am deducting one star because I think it's a bit pricey ($20) for the size (I can finish this in probably 4 or 5 bites haha)

Luke's never disappoints. I've always been a fan of their lobster rolls and clam chowder, and this place is no different. My family each had a lobster roll, and added a bowl of clam chowder and a cup of lobster bisque. All were to our liking, and the lobster pieces were absolutely plentiful. The clam chowder was very good. The lobster bisque was good, though not the best I've had. I'm sure there are better lobster roll places than Luke's, but it does the trick for a quick sit down meal.

The lobster Mac and cheese sounded good on paper, but for $15 and all you get is an ounce and a half of lobster, barely a spoon full....You would of gotten more lobster from the chilled half lobster tail add on. However, the chilled lobster add on just tasted like frozen fridge lobster defrosted and washed...With no flavor what so ever...And the butter could not salvage it's death to make it tasty..:/...Sadly.. I still love their crab meat rolls but since their menu changes... They've taken off the value combo that was known as the Noah's arch.... It's just feeling less and less worth the money after being their patron for years ..

I went back yesterday for the first time in awhile and boy did I miss it. My lobster roll was fantastic, jus fantastic and I had the good fortune of being helped by 3 fantastic individuals; Keioni, Carlos and their GM Darren. They couldn't be nicer and more helpful. I'm soooo looking forward to going back/seeing Keioni (Keke) and getting another lobster roll. (And lobster Mac and cheese). . Thank you Keke and Carlos and Darren. Luke's Lobster, you're fortunate to have these 3 on your side.

Never had a bad lobster roll here. They don't mess around too much with their rolls. No fufu, no extra spicy aioli crap. It's just straight-up lobster with some light mayo and seasoning. You can really screw up a lobster roll if you add the wrong ingredients. Let the damn lobster speak for itself. Don't add and/or complicate things. Sometimes simple does it and Luke's Lobster does not disappoint. P.S. You might walk into this place being a little smokie. Probably due to the buttered buns. :)

How did I not eat this earlier? I ordered the trio which had half of a lobster roll, shrimp roll and crab roll. They were all great but the lobster roll was the true winner. The bread for the lobster roll was perfectly buttery and toasty whereas the other two were lacking. But wow was this lobster roll amazing. I wish I just ordered lobster rolls! Not only was the bread perfect but the lobster was so hearty. Customer service was great as well. The food speed was kind of slow but reasonable.

Coming from Maine to NYC I was worried about finding reliable lobster rolls to satisfy my lobster cravings. The different locations of Luke's lobster have helped in soothing that fear. This simple place and menu is packed with amazing seafood. Pictured is the sampler at the upper west side location with half a roll each of lobster, crab and shrimp. The crab and shrimp rolls are what set apart Luke's lobster from other places I've been to as they are cheaper than the lobster roll but delicious in their own right.

It's ,s humble spot on the UWS where I can get my crab fix when it's too blazing hot or frigidly frosty to go all the way downtown. Staff is always friendly and helpful and the fish is constantly sweet and fresh! Now can y'all come up to the heights?

Darren, the chef, just made me the best lobster roll I've ever had in my life! And I've had lobster rolls EVERYWHERE! Nothing beats it!

I've had an amazing experience at Luke's Lobster via the Upper Westside. Darren the General Manager is awesome!!!

The moment I took the first bite I almost cried. The bread was warm, perfectly buttered. Shrimp was so fresh and juicy. Crab meat was also fresh and seasoned well. We were both like "omg this is so delicious!". I prefer whole steamed lobsters to lobster rolls but this is NYC and their lobster rolls were good. Staff was very friendly. Interior was cool. I liked having a few options when choosing chips and drink. It was an unforgettable lunch on a freezing day.

Food was good and service was great. Lobster roll flight was a great way to taste all the butters.

Walking around at the upper west and see Luke's is impossible not to stop and get anything!! Today the lunch Luke's Trio yummy