Iconic lobster rolls & seafood favorites w/ a surprising shrimp roll highlight. A dependable, casual choice for a taste of the coast.
For a classic American seafood experience, this spot offers delicious lobster rolls that are a must-try. While some find the lobster rolls to be a bit underwhelming compared to Maine standards, the shrimp roll has been noted as a surprisingly delightful alternative. The establishment is a well-known chain, and while its quality has been consistent for some, others feel it has declined since its early days as a single location.
This restaurant specializes in American seafood, with lobster rolls being their signature dish. While many customers enjoy the lobster rolls, some find them lacking compared to those from Maine. A notable highlight for some is the shrimp roll, which is often praised as a surprisingly delicious alternative. The quality of the lobster rolls is a point of contention, with some believing it has decreased since the restaurant expanded.
"While the lobster roll is a signature dish, the shrimp roll is frequently highlighted as a surprisingly delicious alternative."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with many enjoying the classic lobster rolls while others find them less flavorful than expected. The shrimp roll is often cited as a pleasant surprise.
Important Note
Some customers feel the quality of the lobster rolls has declined since the restaurant expanded from a single location, and may not compare to those found in Maine.
"The author found Luke's Lobster to be a good value when they visited Portland, Maine, and were disappointed to hear that the NYC locations might not be as good."
Negative"The author noted that Luke's Lobster used to be a favorite when it was a single location but its quality declined after scaling up."
Negative"The author expressed strong dissatisfaction with the cost and quality of lobster rolls from Cousins, Red Hook, and Luke's in NYC, finding them inferior to those in Maine."
Negative"Luke's Lobster is considered solid and consistently good, with lobster that isn't gummy, unlike a previous experience at Lobster Place. The author's comment is in response to a comparison with Maine lobster rolls."
Positive"The author found Luke's Lobster to be not very good and mentioned it's a chain. They contrasted this with Red Hook Lobster Pound, whose rolls were almost as good as those from Boston."
Negative"The user was underwhelmed by the lobster roll, finding previous lobster experiences sweeter and more flavorful, but the shrimp roll was surprisingly the highlight."
Neutral"Commenter mentions liking Luke's for lobster rolls."
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