657221 Mon Oct 05 13:14:35 -0700 2009 31 18 Manhattan 0 5080621 I know it only opened on the 1st but has anyone gone yet and can share how it was? Thank you! Mon Oct 05 13:14:35 -0700 2009 122862 c11 1 5080773 its great!! fresh succulent lobster perfectly seasoned done up simply!! best lobster roll Ive ever eaten! great addition to a great NYC food block! Mon Oct 05 13:56:35 -0700 2009 5080621 1114101 bigkimnyc 2 5080815 How would you compare it to Ed's, Mary's Fish Camp and the late lamented Tides? Those are (and were, in the case of Tides) my three favorites. Mon Oct 05 14:21:42 -0700 2009 5080773 13722 small h 3 5081729 Just tried this place for the first time tonight, and I have to agree with bigkimnyc and say it was fantastic. I too agree that it's probably the best lobster roll I've had in NYC. For reference, I've been to Ed's, Mary's, and Pearl's, and others, and I like them in that order (never been to Tides). People will like those three in different orders, but I think the common theme among them is a very "umami-ish" lobster filling due to the mayo along with celery on some of them (I believe). I personally like the Luke's roll better. It's more subtle (but by no means bland). They add herbs that I am still trying to discern, along with a touch of mayo (or butter, if you prefer), and no celery. The meat was fresh and flavorful. The buns were decadently buttered without being overpowering. Also, if you get a chance, definitely check out the crab claws and some of the other (crab, shrimp) rolls. At $14 for a full lobster roll, you can't beat the price compared to the others. The rolls here are not as large as those at the others (maybe 75% of amoung of filling?), but they are still pretty substantial. In fact, I think the proportion of meat to bread is better. Mon Oct 05 21:57:02 -0700 2009 5080815 118675 NYAngeleno 4 5102630 I thought for $14 that the lobster roll was a bit on the small side but I will agree that it was delicious. Wed Oct 14 10:36:36 -0700 2009 5081729 15385 thursdayclubjason 5 5102665 looking forward to trying Luke's but $8 for a 2oz. (!!!) does seem a little crazy Wed Oct 14 10:48:32 -0700 2009 5102630 50017 El Tigre 4 5102667 The seasonings are salt and pepper, thyme, oregano and celery salt. Wed Oct 14 10:49:13 -0700 2009 5081729 10936 kathryn 5 5102896 is the bun made in house? brioche? coated with butter? ive been going to ed's and mary's for lobster rolls over the last few years but mary's runs out too early in the night and ed's is more mayo based than it originally was when he opened in 2007. to ed's credit, his bun is sickly deliciously buttery great. Wed Oct 14 12:06:56 -0700 2009 5102667 14393 sam1 6 5102909 the bun is like the tradtional bun you'd get in new england. I'm sure there's an official name for it, but it's like a hotdog roll with the sides shaved off. The butter is only on the inside, and then they toast/grill it. The whole sandwich is very good. The lobster meat hardly seems to have any mayo on it at all. It almost seems like they tossed it in a little bit of canola oil. A *very* little bit... just enough to give it a sheen and give the herbs something to cling to. Wed Oct 14 12:10:05 -0700 2009 5102896 94227 egit 6 5103022 They don't bake their own buns. The brand name escapes me now, but they are commercially baked. When you walk in, you see stacks and stacks of buns in bags. Wed Oct 14 12:43:44 -0700 2009 5102896 10936 kathryn 5 5103258 I would ask them to hold the seasoning next time - or just salt and pepper if possible. The oregano was a little overwhelming. It was a good proportion of meat to bun, though. Wed Oct 14 14:00:24 -0700 2009 5102667 10475 Wilfrid 1 5111855 I stopped in last night for the snack-sized lobster roll; my friend had the full grown version. This is definitely the best lobster roll bargain in Manhattan - I can't remember the last time I saw a lobster roll for under $20. And it's not a skimpy portion. It's also very good, except for two things: it's too salty, and the lobster meat is too cold. The contrast between hot bun and icy lobster was weird, and not in a good way. But I would definitely return. Bonus points for the very friendly and efficient staff. Sun Oct 18 06:50:32 -0700 2009 5080621 13722 small h 2 5112089 Love Luke's. I could easily put down two (or possibly three) in one sitting. this is one damn good lobster roll and a great addition to NYC. Four ounces of lobster on a lightly grilled and buttered bun. There is just enough mayo and butter to intensify the flavor, but the focus is on simplicity and freshness, which is exactly what eating good lobster is all about. Crab roll isn't half bad either. Well done Luke, well done. www.immaculateinfatuation.com Sun Oct 18 09:16:08 -0700 2009 5111855 286629 iFat 3 5112108 tried it for the first time this weekend and yeah, have to agree that it's a top notch value. two ounces/four ounces may not sound like a lot, but it seems like a very good value on the plate/on the roll. had the small version, 'cause i was only looking for a snack and wasn't sure if the place was worthwhile, and was pleasantly surprised. my only caveat was the one mentioned above -- i wish the lobster itself wasn't served so cold. otherwise, the ratio of meat to mayo, roll to butter and spice to both was great. Sun Oct 18 09:23:19 -0700 2009 5112089 12064 david sprague 1 5123455 Is the butter version also cold? I was hoping for a hot version like Neptune Oyster in Boston where they pour melted butter over the lobster but It sounds like it's exactly like the mayo version but with butter Thu Oct 22 14:06:31 -0700 2009 5080621 93566 kelea 2 5123472 Yes, all the sandwiches are cold. I don't think the place is equipped to heat anything but the buns. Thu Oct 22 14:12:41 -0700 2009 5123455 13722 small h 2 5125279 Had both versions at Neptune over 4th of July. Those were the best i'd ever had. Can't wait to try luke's. 7th st is probably my favorite street in the city. especially from bowery to ave c. Fri Oct 23 09:33:49 -0700 2009 5123455 20544 sjjn 3 5125543 I actually went last night. It was mighty delicious. Now i will not put them on the same level as Neptune at all. But for what it's worth, Luke's is really good. I tried all three sandwiches, and they were all light yet extremely flavorful and fresh Fri Oct 23 11:03:34 -0700 2009 5125279 93566 kelea 4 5126148 Agreed. I had the 3 sandwiches (or rolls?) and loved them. I didn't think they were cold--just room temperature. Either way, it didn't bother me. I thought they were really tasty and, somewhat to my surprise, I was getting a tad uncomfortably full midway through my last roll. Fri Oct 23 14:44:32 -0700 2009 5125543 12045 gloriousfood 5 5126168 ahha i felt the same. by the time i got to the lobster i was groaning. I had to eat just the meat and no bread. The temp was perfect yesterday cause it was warm out and the place had the heat on so it was WARM inside. the cold rolls were perfect Fri Oct 23 14:54:18 -0700 2009 5126148 93566 kelea 6 5127639 The lobster roll was good, but not compared to the taste/value of the mermaid inn around the corner. I paid $20 for an 8 oz(!!!!) lobster sandwich with old bay fries AND a beer. Can anyone beat that? Sat Oct 24 11:06:54 -0700 2009 5126168 1118529 jmh891 1 5128326 Ate at Luke's for the first time yesterday. While I enjoyed sampling the crab, shrimp and lobster rolls (yes, I had all 3), I prefer the heavier mayo at Pearl and Mary's. Plus, given it's location on the Lower East Side, it's not exactly as convenient as Pearl and Mary's for me. So I probably won't be heading back soon. One plus, though - Luke's is cheaper than Pearl or Mary's, if you're willing to go to the effort of getting there and willing to forego the comfort of table service. Also, be warned they don't have a beer or liquor license. Sat Oct 24 17:29:07 -0700 2009 5080621 128368 edwardspk 2 5128607 Luke's Lobster is technically part of the East Village, and from what my Maine friends tell me, lots of mayo is not the traditional Maine prep. Sat Oct 24 20:14:22 -0700 2009 5128326 10936 kathryn 3 5129059 That may be true. I wasn't trying to describe more mayo as more authentic to New England, just as my preference in a lobster roll. Sun Oct 25 06:30:36 -0700 2009 5128607 128368 edwardspk 3 5130141 Every lobster roll ive had in Maine had mayo on it. In nova scotia they tend to mix crab and lobster together also with mayo. Moon cake uses no mayo and least expensive ive seen and the lobster is warm Sun Oct 25 17:12:09 -0700 2009 5128607 118604 foodwhisperer 4 5131509 There's some mayo on the Luke's roll but it's a very very small amount. The lobster is supposed to come to the forefront. Mon Oct 26 08:49:33 -0700 2009 5130141 10936 kathryn 1 5128698 I read on Luke's website that it is only claw meat served in the bun (http://www.lukeslobster.com/a-lobster-tale/) -- is that the case at most other places in the city? I usually get my lobster rolls at Pearl's and I think I recall some tail meat in there... Sat Oct 24 21:07:53 -0700 2009 5080621 1083911 livetoeatnyc 1 5128704 Also, does anyone know if they deliver or plan on delivering in the future? Sat Oct 24 21:10:02 -0700 2009 5080621 1083911 livetoeatnyc 2 5129652 I havent been by yet, is this a sit-down and order with a server joint? To-go only? Sun Oct 25 12:57:30 -0700 2009 5128704 101627 fishermb 3 5131209 it's pretty much to-go. the whole place is like 50 sq ft Mon Oct 26 07:09:01 -0700 2009 5129652 93566 kelea 4 5131367 I ate there. There are about 15 counter seats (all full, on my visit). You order at the register. Mon Oct 26 08:01:16 -0700 2009 5131209 13722 small h 5 5131403 When I went there were no more than 8 stools and even though we ate in there, it was really uncomfortable. It was too hot and no room to move. So even though there are seats there, i would not recommend going there with an intention of a leisurely meal Mon Oct 26 08:12:22 -0700 2009 5131367 93566 kelea