Luke's Lobster

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.

I've been reading lobster was cheap this summer due to warmer weather so lobster lover rejoice! Errh sort of... We tried the Brooklyn location. This lobster shack kind of hidden behind the sandwich shop but follow the buoys. It was a great day to have a picnic along the water and enjoy the view.

We tried the Noah's ark to try all the sampling for two. That is two 'half' sandwiches of shrimp, crab and lobster with a choice of drinks and chips. All the toppings were held in a warm toasted bun that is slightly crispy on the outside. The lobster was brimming with claw meat. The crab equally so. The shrimp is the small variety type wasn't our favorite but pretty good.

When it comes to value let's say two halves don't make a whole unless it is a really small 'whole' sandwich. As a treat along the water on a bright Sunday day during Dumbo Arts Festival yes but it isn't economically viable all the time. I guess even with the gluttony of lobster there someone is still cracking all those claws for the meat without the mess we can all enjoy. The price of convenience.

Fantastic lobster rolls, hidden at the back of the building way the sandwich place is. A bit pricey but was worth it,full of chunky lobster.

The lobster rolls at Luke's Lobster are on par with those I've had in Maine. The lobster is seasoned with restraint and generously proportioned. The Water Street location, in DUMBO, is particularly appealing. Pick up a lobster roll and a cup of clam chowder, then take a 2-minute walk to Pier 1 and enjoy your meal with one of the best views of the city.

After hearing about all the hype of this chain after many years, it took for them to set up shop across the bridge before I finally tried them. Having tasted the usual suspects of the lobster rolls in the city, I must say that I do like Luke's the best so far...ironically, more so because of how they prepare their bread. Luke's is a very simple take on the classic roll and that's perfectly fine. Just wish their portions were slightly bigger and on par with the other places. Lobster rolls are always going to be more on the expensive side but I think Luke's is worth trying especially at this location where it's conveniently located along the Brooklyn Bridge Park where there's a great view of the skyline that you can enjoy while you grub.