Every year, we ask our readers to nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses in Manhattan. The winner of our annual award for Best Lobster Roll in Manhattan has been chosen, and we’re excited to share the results with you. Find out who our readers picked as the best lobster roll in the city.
2024: Manhattan Voted Luke’s Lobster Union Square Best Lobster Roll!
Luke’s Lobster Union Square
124 University Pl
(917) 475-9191 – lukeslobster.com
Oh, lobster rolls! They are so very delicious. But if you’re looking for where to get the absolute best lobster roll in New York City, there is only one place to check out: Luke’s Lobster in Union Square! This delicious roll is served Maine-style, chilled with a bit of mayo, lemon butter and Luke’s very own secret seasoning. By the way, this ever-popular seafood joint offers a whole bunch of other yummy rolls, too, including the shrimp roll and Jonah crab roll. For an extra fun and flavorful experience, try Luke’s lobster roll flight, a sampler of three 2-oz half-rolls in lemon butter, spicy honey butter and truffle butter, served with chips and a drink. You can’t lose with anything you choose at Luke’s. It’s all exquisite!
2023: Manhattan Voted The Lobster Place Best Lobster Roll!
The Lobster Place
75 9th Ave
(212) 255-5672 – lobsterplace.com
Move over seaside shanty shacks; there’s a lobster roll in the heart of our favorite city that rivals any you might have boasted about all summer. The Lobster Place packs their version of the sandwich with so much flavor you will instantly become a fan of this restaurant. The delicate flesh of the seafood is why people love this distinctive crustacean. Here it is favored for its salty, briny flavor with a hint of sweetness combined with stupendous seasoning and mayo dressing so it melts in your mouth.
2022: Manhattan Voted Burger & Lobster Best Lobster Roll (tie)!
Burger & Lobster
39 W 19th St
(646) 833-7532 – burgerandlobster.com
Burger & Lobster is known for vending quality authentic seafood and American fare on the streets of NYC, and it’s especially famous for its scrumptious lobster roll. If you’re looking for the freshest of the fresh you can get — this is the place to go. Wild-caught lobster in a toasted, buttered bun with mayo, lemon butter, and the seasoning, just like you’ve been craving. The lobster roll is even better when paired with creamy crab chowder, lobster bisque or a wild blue salad. Plus, the atmosphere is one of the biggest draws of the entire experience. The dining room is huge, with high ceilings, nice mood lighting, and tables that are spaced out enough for patrons to have a great time — without feeling crowded. And when you want to wash down your lobster roll with a cold drink, you’re in luck, as Burger & Lobster has a full bar that will whip up anything you could ask for.
2022: Manhattan Voted Luke’s Lobster Union Square Best Lobster Roll (tie)!
Luke’s Lobster Union Square
124 University Pl
(917) 475-9191 – lukeslobster.com
A taste of Maine lobster is close by at Luke’s Lobster in Union Square. The restaurant is celebrating its 10th year of bringing traceable, sustainable seafood to the masses. Luke’s Lobster cuts out the middleman and works directly with fishermen to hand pick seafood, bring it straight to the seafood company and ship to their shacks. This direct approach guarantees better tasting lobster, crab and shrimp as well as fair wages for fishermen. Grab a tasty lobster, crab or shrimp roll paired with creamy crab chowder, lobster bisque or a wild blue salad. Patrons have the option of visiting the Union Square shack or one of 11 other locations around Manhattan and Brooklyn. Customers who live within the vicinity of a Luke’s Lobster shack can also order for delivery or pickup.
2021: Manhattan Voted Luke’s Lobster Union Square Best Lobster Roll!
Luke’s Lobster Union Square
124 University Pl
(646) 692-3468 – www.lukeslobster.com
A taste of Maine lobster is close by at Luke’s Lobster in Union Square, which brings traceable, sustainable seafood to the masses. Luke’s famous lobster roll is served with 4oz or 6oz of chilled, wild-caught lobster in a toasted, buttered bun with mayo, lemon butter, and our seasoning. The lobster roll is even better when paired with creamy crab chowder, lobster bisque or a wild blue salad. Patrons have the option of visiting the Union Square shack or one of nine other locations around Manhattan. Those lucky to live within the vicinity of a Luke’s Lobster shack can even get the crustacious delight delivered to their doorstep.
2020: Manhattan Voted Luke’s Lobster Union Square Best Lobster Roll!
Luke’s Lobster Union Square
124 University Pl
(917) 475-9191 – www.lukeslobster.com
A taste of Maine lobster is close by at Luke’s Lobster in Union Square. The restaurant is celebrating its 10th year of bringing traceable, sustainable seafood to the masses. Luke’s Lobster cuts out the middleman and works directly with fishermen to hand pick seafood, bring it straight to the seafood company and ship to their shacks. This direct approach guarantees better tasting lobster, crab and shrimp as well as fair wages for fishermen. Grab a tasty lobster, crab or shrimp roll paired with creamy crab chowder, lobster bisque or a wild blue salad. Patrons have the option of visiting the Union Square shack or one of 11 other locations around Manhattan and Brooklyn. Customers who live within the vicinity of a Luke’s Lobster shack can also order for delivery or pickup.
