Luke’s Lobster is a B-Corp Certified, Maine-bred seafood shack committed to simple dishes that highlight superior ingredients, served straight from the source, without the filler.
Our Luke’s Lobster Bethesda shack is located on the lively Bethesda Lane, next to Bethesda Row shopping center. Whether you are out shopping, meeting friends, or just taking a walk through the neighborhood, our crew at the shack is here to help you get your seafood fix. At Luke’s, we’re known for our Maine-style lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls. Swing by the shack to try all three of our seafood rolls with the Luke’s Trio, but don’t forget to round out your meal with a cup of New England clam chowder!
Seafood restaurant serving Maine-style lobster rolls with toasted buns, plus clam chowder.
Kai Noni
Let’s start off by saying if you are not willing to pay for quality seafood then this is not the restaurant for you. I ended up getting a cup of clam chowder & a 6oz lobster roll. The chowder had a great consistency and flavor but the clams were a bit overcooked so they were super chewy. Now the roll was the star of the show. It was fresh and filling. I like that they have portion options. Overall the menu is a pricey but it’s quality.
… moreNICK MENNELL
After hearing so much buzz about Luke’s Lobster, I made a special trip to their Bethesda location with high expectations. Unfortunately, my experience fell somewhere in the middle range – not terrible, but certainly not worth the hype or price point.
I ordered their signature lobster roll meal, which comes at a premium price that had me anticipating something truly exceptional. While the lobster meat was fresh, the portion size was surprisingly modest given what I paid. The roll itself was properly buttered and toasted, but the overall flavor profile was rather one-dimensional and lacked the wow factor I was hoping for.
The service was efficient if not particularly memorable, and the atmosphere was pleasant enough. However, I couldn’t shake the feeling of being underwhelmed throughout my meal. For the significant price point, I expected a more generous portion and more complex flavors that would justify the cost.
Luke’s Lobster isn’t bad by any means – it’s just not the extraordinary seafood experience their reputation and prices suggest. If you’re curious, by all means give it a try, but manage your expectations and be prepared for a decent, albeit overpriced, meal rather than a mind-blowing culinary adventure.
… moreVicky C.
Absolutely love any kind of their lobster rolls. Spicy honey butter lobster is one of the best. Snow crab is very moist and delicious, it is pretty good option if you want to try something other than lobster.
Had the Luke’s Trio at first to try their variety option, shrimp is just alright, and crab is decent. Recommend going straight for lobster or crab roll. The lobster bisque is thick, flavorful, and creamy with lobster pieces, nice but not a must-try.
I got the Lobster bisque, Luke’s trio, spicy honey butter lobster, lobster roll, snow crab roll.
… moreFelicia Tran
The truffle lobster roll is alright and we didn’t even taste the black truffle in it. Warning ‼️ DONT EVER order the truffle lobster roll because they trick customers with that flavor and you only taste lobster in it lol. But this restaurant called Mason’s Lobster that I’ve been to in my area is better than this location. Last time when my family and friends ate the Luke’s lobster rolls in NYC, it was a lot better than this location
… moreRunqian Li
4.5 stars
Service was great, very friendly and prompt. I ordered the Mainer which included chips, a drink, a cup of clam chowder, and a lobster roll. The lobster was delicious, not too rich and had a light flavor. The soup was also good but portion size was too small especially for the price of the meal.
… moreJz3Serge
Not filling even the 6 OZ didn’t do it for me. Forgot to bring out my side of chips and also the Soup was cold we got it reheated but it really wasn’t that good. Got the lobster Bisque and it was too fishy clearly been there for a while. The only thing that was good was the location right in the heart of Bethesda and also the lobster was tasty but got 4 Lobster Rolls 2 lobster bisques and 2 drinks roughly around $180 for everything. I would say Oyster bar has better servings and for similar price but you get a lot of fries with it to fill you up. Overall was it good yes but would I come again, no.
… moreCamilllkin
This place is really good recommend to visit. It is a bit on the pricier side but these are delicious rolls I have ever eaten. Thought the sandwiches would be warm sandwiches, but were cold. It’s okay, still was good.
… moreSteven Fox
Excellent crab and chowder! I got the 6oz crab roll, chowder, a long with the Maine Root Root Beer. The crab roll is served cold, but you can ask for it to be heated if I’m not mistaken. They have outdoor seating available and the staff if kind and knowledgeable! I’ll definitely be returning next time I’m in the area.
… moreShardae Simpson
I ordered the trio and it was delicious! I was visiting from Texas for a conference and any time I try a new place I read the bad reviews 1st. The biggest complaints were size, price and flavor. I will admit even though I read it was small, I was still surprised by the size lol however, it was delicious and for the fresh seafood the price isn’t outrageous. I ordered lunch and had it delivered by door dash for both days I was there. The 1st time I didnt see the melted butter until I was finished so I wanted to try it with the butter the next day. The 1st day I also ordered the slaw and side salad which were ok but I didn’t order them the 2nd day. I posted the picture with my thumb for size reference…each half sandwich is approximately slider size. I’m happy I gave it a chance.
… moreAkaynia Dixon
A lot of crab and a decent-sized lobster, but definitely not worth the $70. The drink menu was terrible, sides were minimal, and both the crab and lobster had zero flavor. Honestly, it was the nastiest seafood I’ve ever had in any country.
The staff were super nice and the location is good, but I should have gone with my first choice—Asian Bistro. I had the 6 oz, and even that was disappointing. Maybe make the bun longer or something, because without the bread the food was even worse.
Nice place and great staff, but the food was horrible….would give 1 star if nt for staff
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