I  find myself talking more and more about Luke’s these days, and realize that I only wrote a few sentences about them in a tidbit without including any pictures. Also, I keep getting calls from people this past week asking for its location. So here I am writing a proper post on Luke’s Lobster! Easily inspired! A good thing?

Last year, I went on a lobster shack tour in Maine with some of my favorite people. It was the perfect way to end the summer of 2009. The view, the seafood, and the adventure was such good times. I had a blast. We ate nonstop everyday that we spent on this roadtrip starting from the second we exited out of NY (Roy Rogers in Jersey rest stops).

Lobster rolls, fried clam belly, and raw oysters were typical foods we ate repeatedly. In between the 6 meals we had per day, we’d try something new (ie: fries, mussels, chowder).

After this trip, I learned that fried clam belly is awesome; affirmed my love, my sweet love for crabs over lobster, for sure!, and that lobster rolls are just mediocre. I am not a fan of the ones made with massive mayo.

BUT, Luke’s lobster roll, in the East villiage, is to die for! It would be my meal preference if I lived 2 minutes away. Also, the crab rolls are equally at par with the lobster roll. Generally, crab rolls do not appeal to me. The whole crab salad idea is such a turn off and crab killer! HOWEVER, once again, Luke’s proves me wrong. Their crab rolls are amazingly delicious. Chunky crab meat, sweet, fresh, and just perfect. The rolls that this delightfully tasty sea crustacean sits and lay on plays a huge part in making the magic happen as it hits your mouth jolting your tastebuds. Lemonly, buttery, toasty, sea-meaty goodness.

…TO DIE FOR!!

Lobster Roll

4 ounces of lobster meat from 5 or 6 lobster claws in every lobster roll order.

This is a small crab roll (half of a regular).

That red claw in the background is really good sprinkled over your lobster/crab meat. Secret spices!!

 I know many people who discovered this place and were hooked on it for weeks! Definitely stop in if you are in the neighborhood OR make a trip down, well worth it!

Luke’s Lobster
93 E 7th St.
New York, NY 10009
(Btwn 1st ave & Ave.A)
(212)387-8487