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The Lobster Club is a Japanese Brasserie by Major Food Group, the same team behind Carbone and THE GRILL. Designed by Peter Marino, this concept celebrates a unique interpretation of Japanese cooking with an emphasis on sushi and teppanyaki while using classic techniques like tempura, gyoza, yakitori, and robata . Sushi fish is sourced through longstanding relations with Tokyo’s Tsukiji market ensuring the highest level of quality. Everything on the menu has been designed to be shared, with the focus on food and fun, not formality.
High-end Japanese locale serving sushi & teppanyaki dishes in a sophisticated, lounge-style setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 98 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 254-3000
Website: http://www.thelobsterclub.com//?utm_medium=Click&utm_source=GoogleMyBusiness
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Reservations: tripleseat.comresy.com
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Reviews
keith carter
Food was good I wanted to try more yet didn’t have time would try again when I return to NYC. Price was stiff for the meals the drinks was fair had a soba old fashion Japanese whiskey definitely worth the taste.
… moreNur E.
We came to The Lobster Club on a Saturday evening for a celebratory dinner. The restaurant wasn’t too busy, but we were first seated in a high-traffic area and had to ask to be moved. It seemed like booths were reserved, which felt a bit limiting for a special occasion.
The food was very good overall. We enjoyed the Wagyu Shiitake Fried Rice, Crispy Rice, Garlic Chicken, Branzino, and the Wagyu Truffle Sando. The Truffle Sando was absolutely delicious, though pricey at $66 for four small bites.
For cocktails, the Cucumber Shiso was refreshing and memorable, while the Yuzu Paloma was watery and underwhelming.
Service was fine, but there was no complimentary dessert, which many NYC restaurants offer and would have made the evening feel more special.
Overall: great flavors, but celebratory touches didn’t quite match the price point.
… moreThe food was very good overall. We enjoyed the Wagyu Shiitake Fried Rice, Crispy Rice, Garlic Chicken, Branzino, and the Wagyu Truffle Sando. The Truffle Sando was absolutely delicious, though pricey at $66 for four small bites.
For cocktails, the Cucumber Shiso was refreshing and memorable, while the Yuzu Paloma was watery and underwhelming.
Service was fine, but there was no complimentary dessert, which many NYC restaurants offer and would have made the evening feel more special.
Overall: great flavors, but celebratory touches didn’t quite match the price point.
elijah morris
I’ve only ever been here to take clients out (I’ve never dined here on my own dime), but every time I’ve been it’s been amazing. The food, service, and atmosphere are all special.
One of my favorite meals I’ve ever had in the city was here at Lobster Club
… moreOne of my favorite meals I’ve ever had in the city was here at Lobster Club
Angela Kim
Fully enjoyed my birthday dinner here with my family. The service was attentive and warm, the ambiance wonderful and the meal was memorable! We really enjoyed the lobster, cucumbers, the sweet potatoes, and the steak (we actually loved the strip steak more than the tomahawk). Do NOT skip the dessert – wow I still dream of the pineapple shaved ice (the flavors rotate).
… moreHelena
I recently had the pleasure of dining at an exceptional Japanese restaurant, and it was an unforgettable experience!
We kicked off the evening at the bar with a refreshing Lychee Martini, which set the tone for the night. Once our entire party arrived, we moved to a lovely table and ordered a variety of dishes. Every single item we tried was absolutely delightful—I loved them all!
Our sommelier was fantastic and recommended the perfect bottle of sake that paired beautifully with our meal.
I can’t wait to return to this gem of a restaurant! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing Japanese dining experience!
… moreWe kicked off the evening at the bar with a refreshing Lychee Martini, which set the tone for the night. Once our entire party arrived, we moved to a lovely table and ordered a variety of dishes. Every single item we tried was absolutely delightful—I loved them all!
Our sommelier was fantastic and recommended the perfect bottle of sake that paired beautifully with our meal.
I can’t wait to return to this gem of a restaurant! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing Japanese dining experience!
Emily Gilbert
I had really been looking forward to dining at The Lobster Club, and while the food itself was very good, the experience with the host stand unfortunately put a damper on what was supposed to be a special celebration.
We arrived at 7:35 for our 7:45 reservation and checked in with the hostess, who told us they would check on our table and get back to us. No one ever followed up. After waiting for a while, we went to the bar and ended up waiting about 30 minutes before realizing we had essentially been forgotten. When we checked in again, they finally took us to a table—but it wasn’t in the area we had booked.
The whole situation felt disorganized and a bit misleading. When we politely mentioned the issue, the manager’s response felt dismissive and honestly a little embarrassing, which made the situation even more uncomfortable.
It’s disappointing because the food was genuinely good, but the front-of-house experience really overshadowed what should have been a memorable night for us.
… moreWe arrived at 7:35 for our 7:45 reservation and checked in with the hostess, who told us they would check on our table and get back to us. No one ever followed up. After waiting for a while, we went to the bar and ended up waiting about 30 minutes before realizing we had essentially been forgotten. When we checked in again, they finally took us to a table—but it wasn’t in the area we had booked.
The whole situation felt disorganized and a bit misleading. When we politely mentioned the issue, the manager’s response felt dismissive and honestly a little embarrassing, which made the situation even more uncomfortable.
It’s disappointing because the food was genuinely good, but the front-of-house experience really overshadowed what should have been a memorable night for us.
Ervin Strnisnik
I was expecting so much more from this establishment, especially since it’s part of the Major Food Group. Don’t be mislead by it as it doesn’t offer the Carbone or The Grill level of experience.
Not only it was half empty on a Saturday night around 8pm, the food was well below my expectations. There’s literally not a single thing we had I would want to come back for.
The wine list extensive though.
But I’m not coming back.
… moreNot only it was half empty on a Saturday night around 8pm, the food was well below my expectations. There’s literally not a single thing we had I would want to come back for.
The wine list extensive though.
But I’m not coming back.
Magnus Mootoo
I expected to have a good dinner at The Lobster Club, but this was a GREAT dinner! The ambience is tastefully elegant and a perfect place to have an amazing meal. I am not kidding when I say that everything I ordered tasted phenomenal. Something as simple as fried rice was able to produce flavors that were so rich and tasty that are difficult to find elsewhere. I have nothing more to say other than do not think twice about coming here. Book a reservation here asap and you will know exactly what I am trying to describe. It is impossible to make a bad choice with anything on this menu. I highly recommend you visit this place! I will definitely be returning to enjoy the food, service and ambience.
… moreNasser
️Food: 5/5
♂️Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 5/5
Notes: I really love this restaurant, it has a level of standards to it and you feel the presence and the vibes from the very first step you take. The food is high quality and the service was really good (for the most part). I noticed that in the beginning the service was slow as there were many tables being served. There was a gap between the starters and the mains (because they accidentally forgot to serve the crispy rice) As a form of gratitude, they did remove the crispy rice from the bill (which I highly appreciate) I would defiantly come back for my next visit
… more♂️Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 5/5
Notes: I really love this restaurant, it has a level of standards to it and you feel the presence and the vibes from the very first step you take. The food is high quality and the service was really good (for the most part). I noticed that in the beginning the service was slow as there were many tables being served. There was a gap between the starters and the mains (because they accidentally forgot to serve the crispy rice) As a form of gratitude, they did remove the crispy rice from the bill (which I highly appreciate) I would defiantly come back for my next visit
Ali Bakhsh
Overall, very high highs and low lows.
The good: I LOVED the truffle Wagyu sandwich! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the meat was soft, tender, and juicy that was wedged between two thin and buttery slices of bread.
The bad: basically everything else. The service was slow and the other dishes were not at all flavorful enough to justify their price points. The tuna and chiles dish didn’t make sense to me as a whole, but the tuna itself was good. The yuzu black bass was even worse as it had no color, very light flavors, and served with disappointingly bland vegetables. The service was also a bit slow as it took nearly 35 minutes to get the tuna appetizer. To top it all off, something I ate didn’t sit well and now I’m spending a majority of my afternoon in the bathroom
Overall, pretty disappointed considering the amount I spent on these three dishes went above $150
… moreThe good: I LOVED the truffle Wagyu sandwich! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the meat was soft, tender, and juicy that was wedged between two thin and buttery slices of bread.
The bad: basically everything else. The service was slow and the other dishes were not at all flavorful enough to justify their price points. The tuna and chiles dish didn’t make sense to me as a whole, but the tuna itself was good. The yuzu black bass was even worse as it had no color, very light flavors, and served with disappointingly bland vegetables. The service was also a bit slow as it took nearly 35 minutes to get the tuna appetizer. To top it all off, something I ate didn’t sit well and now I’m spending a majority of my afternoon in the bathroom
Overall, pretty disappointed considering the amount I spent on these three dishes went above $150