Best Lobster Dishes in New York
10 restaurants compared
Top 5 Lobster Dishes in New York (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 10 restaurants:
- Butter-Poached Lobster at Saga — score 98/100, $245.00 (Financial District)
- Lobster Roll at Smithereens — score 97/100, $38.00 (East Village)
- Valiya Chemmeen Moilee at Semma — score 96/100, $46.00 (Greenwich Village)
- Seafood Tajin at Abuqir — score 94/100, $75.00 (Astoria)
- Spit-Roasted Lobster at Frenchette — score 92/100, $68.00 (Tribeca)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 10 Lobster Dishes
Butter-Poached Lobster
Saga$245.00
Succulent Maine lobster tail served with a saffron emulsion and seasonal vegetables.
Lobster Roll
Smithereens$38.00
Cold-water lobster meat brushed with lobster-shell butter in a warm bun.
Valiya Chemmeen Moilee
Semma$46.00
Lobster tail in a delicate coconut milk and turmeric sauce.
Seafood Tajin
Abuqir$75.00
A rich stew of lobster, shrimp, scallops, and clams in a spiced tomato base.
Spit-Roasted Lobster
Frenchette$68.00
Whole lobster spit-roasted and finished with brown butter and shallots.
Lobster Fra Diavolo
Carbone$48.00
Whole lobster tossed with fresh tagliatelle in spicy tomato sauce, finished tableside.
Lobster with Leek Canneloni and Red Wine Sauce
Le Bernardin$75.00
Perfectly cooked lobster meat with leek-based pasta and rosemary-red wine reduction.
Le Balthazar (Shellfish Plateau)
Balthazar$75.00
A lavish raw bar platter with oysters, clams, lobster, crab, and shrimp served with mignonette and cocktail sauce.
Whole Maine Lobster
Grand Central Oyster Bar$58.00
Steamed whole lobster served with drawn butter.
Whole Maine Lobster
Keens Steakhouse$64.00
Steamed or broiled whole Maine lobster with drawn butter.