Best LOBSTER ROLLS in NYC-Our Top Picks

By: Jul. 19, 2016
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Are you looking for the city's most delicious, flavorful lobster rolls? We found them for you. We visited many eateries and picked our top choices that have chunky, fresh lobster meat perfectly seasoned. Pair them with your favorite drink and a side and enjoy a fantastic meal. Or get some to go and plan the perfect picnic.

Burger and Lobster (39 West 19th Street) When a spot only serves only burgers and lobster, you know their specialties are tops. Their delectable lobster roll is served with a house salad and crispy, light fries. $20.

Visit: http://www.burgerandlobster.com/home/new-york/.

City Crab Shack (10 East 16th Street) Their perfectly seasoned "Down East" Lobster Rolls (2) are served with cole slaw, an okra pickle and house fries. $26.

Visit: http://www.citycrabshack.com/.

Monarch Rooftop Lounge (71 West 35th Street, 18th Floor) We like their "Lobster Salad Sliders" with lemon and Old Bay. $17

Visit: http://addisongroupnyc.com/venues/monarch/.

Ed's Lobster Bar (222 Lafayette Street and 52 Gansevoort Street) Ed McFarland is well known for his lobster specialties including his ever-popular "Lobster Roll" served with fries and Ed's pickles. Market Price

Visit: https://www.lobsterbarnyc.com/.

City Lobster (121 West 49th Street) "City's Down East Lobster Roll" is a generous portion of lobster on a buttered brioche roll served with their house honey cole slaw. Market Price

Visit: http://www.citylobster.com/.

Red Hook Lobster Pound (Various locations include East Village, Midtown, Brooklyn and Montauk as well as their Big Red Food Trucks) When one lobster roll isn't enough, check out their varieties that include "Tuscan" and "BLT." Go a la carte from $18 or have one served with generous sides for between $22 and $28.

Visit: http://www.redhooklobster.com/.

Oyster Bar (Grand Central Station) The "Maine Lobster Roll" is served on a Brioche bun with cole slaw and sweet potato chips. It has long been a favorite of this iconic eatery. $31.45

Visit: http://www.oysterbarny.com/.

Photo Credit: City Crab Shack



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