The Lobster Place
Affordable / Locavore / No Wait Brunch / Quick

The Lobster Place

The Lobster Place. Location: Chelsea Market. 15th St. and 9th Ave. Scene: To-Go. Fish Market. Food: Sushi. Lobster. Seafood. Lobster Roll. Tuna Melt. Ipswich Belly Roll. Popcorn Scallops. Fried Shrimp. Chek Recs: Crab Club: Peekytoe Crab Salad, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado on Toasted Rye Sushi The Lobster Place just underwent a huge renovation in Chelsea Market. … Continue reading »

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Grey Lady
Big Groups Welcome / Last Minute Res / Lower East Side

Grey Lady

Grey Lady. Location: Lower East Side. Delancey and Allen St. Scene: Hoppin’ Bar Scene. Loud. Food: New England Clam Chowder. Kale Salad. Grille Shishito Peppers. Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Lobster Pot Pie. Lamb Shepherd’s Pie. Chek Recs: Classic Lobster Roll, Warm German Potato Salad (1st pic) Warm Baked Weybridge Cheese, Walnut, Honey Rosemary (2nd pic) Fish … Continue reading »

Lobster Joint (GREENPOINT)
Brooklyn / Brunch / Favorites / Quick

Lobster Joint (GREENPOINT)

Lobster Joint. Location: Greenpoint. Dupont and Manhattan Ave. Scene: New England-Style. Bar. Counter Order. Food: Clams. Oysters. Shrimp. Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese. Lobster Roll. Crab Cake Sandwich. French Fries. Chek Recs: New England Lobster Roll: Celery, Fresh Herb Mayo Gold Coast Steamers Lobster Joint is a year-old seafood gem, and I am ashamed that I hadn’t … Continue reading »

The Mermaid Inn
Big Groups Welcome / East Village / Last Minute Res

The Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid Inn. Location: East Village. 5th St. and 2nd ave. Scene: Dark. Girls. Picture Frames. Food: Seafood. Oysters. Lobster Roll.  Seared Calamari. Maine Lobster Risotto. Chek Recs: Lobster Sandwich: Griddled Bun and Old Bay Fries (above) Baby Grand Platter: 6 Oysters, 6 Clams, Ceviche First of all, The Mermaid Inn probably (and by probably I … Continue reading »

The John Dory Oyster Bar
Favorites / Flatiron

The John Dory Oyster Bar

The John Dory Oyster Bar. Location: Flatiron. Ace Hotel. 29th St. & Broadway. Scene: Hip. Crustacean Tchotchkes. Black Tiles. Food: Raw Bar. Oyster Pan Roast. Crab and Coconut Soup. Parker House Rolls. Chek Recs: Oysters Wild Striped Bass: Cherry Tomatoes. Corn. Chanterelles. Heirloom tomatoes: Miticrema. Fried Bread. Salt Cod (1st pic). Grilled Octopus: Eggplant. Garbanzo Beans. Harissa … Continue reading »

Piccolo Cafe
Affordable / Gramercy / Midtown / Midtown East / Midtown West / Quick

Piccolo Cafe

Piccolo Cafe. Location: Midtown West. 40th & 8th Ave. Scene: Counter Service. Food: Breakfast Sandwiches (served all day). Salads. Panini’s. Lasagna. Gnocchi. Chek Recs: Lobster Panini: Lobster. Shallots. Basil. Cherry Tomatoes. Light Mayo. Mescaline Greens. Flat Bread (above). Ya know, finding a quick lunch spot that’s not a deli or chain in Midtown is quite the challenge. Luckily, … Continue reading »

Favorites / SoHo

Lure Fishbar

Lure Fishbar. Location: SoHo. Mercer & Prince St. Scene: Pop-Music. Classy. Party. Food: Seafood. Oysters. Sushi. Burger. Chek Recs: Lobster Croutons: Golden Garlic, Chilis, Sourdough Roasted Sea Scallops: Tagliatelle Pasta, Spicy Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Saffron Rock Shrimp Risotto: Peas, Spinach, Parmesan, Shellfish Broth Mac & Cheese -with seafood? YES. (pictured above) Chek! Lure not only has the best Tom Cat Bakery rolls to … Continue reading »

Luke’s Lobster
Affordable / East Village / Favorites / Quick

Luke’s Lobster

Luke’s Lobster. Location: East Village. 7th St. and 1st Ave. Scene: Nautical. Casual. Friendly. Food: Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Rolls. Clam Chowder. Chek Recs: Lobster Roll (pictured above) Clam Chowder BEST. Lobster Roll. in NYC. Hands-Down. Don’t waste your time ordering lobster rolls at the pricy, fancy seafood restaurants. A cute Maine-er named Luke opened this seafood shack and … Continue reading »