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Lobster Garage

3.9 (25 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Maine Lobster Roll
Ellen L.

Got the Maine lobster roll (cold) and was delicious with plenty of plump lobster. Fast service, look forward to returning!

Anya T.

I had a great experience at this spot. They share a kitchen with the Light Horse tavern next door so there are some ideas ticks menu options but also some different items exclusive to their menu. The atmosphere is also a bit different. The lobster garage is more casual, serving food in baskets and paper serving plates with plastic utensils. It's very dog friendly with outdoor seating. You order at the bar area and get a buzzer. You pick up the food when the buzzer goes off. I had the market price Lobster with coleslaw, baked potato and drawn butter. It was so good. I also had the octopus salad and sha a basket of fries. i was stuffed. i also bought a bottlw of white wine for myself, only $24 bucks. I really enjoyed my time at this place! Check it out if you're in Jersey and enjoy the waterfront and the ferry back to the city!

Natalie H.

A great spot for a casual lunch outside when it's warm! The shrimp tacos on their specials menu were delicious.

Crab cake, cheese burger and calamari
Jason P.

I always wanted to try this place but the overall experience was "eh". The "crispy" calamari was very far from crispy so I would probably update that name on the menu and an extremely small portion. The crab cake was decent but I expected more lump crab meat for the price / restaurant type. It was a bit bready. The best item we had was probably the cheese burger, which at a "lobster garage" probably shouldn't be the case. Probably wouldn't go back. The employees were very nice though.

For the imbibers their drinks menu too!
Leslie S.

Just moving into the Paulus Hook area of Jersey City. A friend recommended the seafood here. While it's in what was probably a garage it's romantic grunge look w electric candles is charming. Having said that we did Take-out. The 3 of us ordered New England Clam Chowder which was maybe the best I've had in many years. A slightly smoky finish, not too creamy but just enough. Really nice! 2 of us got the lobster rolls, one buttered/toasted + one cold - I had the buttered + liked it, wasn't quite warm enough as there was my hubby's delivery delay but good portion of lobster + home made chips which while a bit soggy still hit the spot. Hubby had the Cuban sandwich which was Really Good. Lots of pork/ham + melted cheese. Surprised it was so good @ a seafood place. Came with a few yucca fries (could have used a few more fries) with a garlicky garlic sauce the Best! The Kale Caesar was average + decent. Shared their blueberry cobbler with fresh whipped cream. Very Good cobbler! Too hungry to take pics but am enclosing their menu. Couldn't find their full menu anywhere so called the restaurant + they pleasantly texted to me! The food was ready within 20 minutes as they said. All in all a very nice dinner!

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Nupur B.

Casual and trendy garage transformed seafood joint in Jersey city ! I got the lobster roll II (with butter) along with fish and chips. Lobster roll was quite tasty and they didn't skimp on butter. However, lobster meat was cold and not the usual warm butter lobster roll. Coleslaw, Tartar sauce, fish & chips were pretty good as well. Reasonable quantity but slightly on the pricier side. Fairly priced beer and wine along with good seafood. Their menu offers all the seafood favorites along with oysters. A great joint to visit during summer. Will definitely go there for another round before it's too cold to dine outdoors ;)

hot buttered lobster roll, shrimp po boy

we sat at the outside tables. food was average but the place is in a cute area of jersey city and the vibes were good.

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the fresh seafood, especially lobster rolls and shrimp tacos, and enjoy the casual outdoor atmosphere. Friendly service and happy hour deals also receive praise.

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Great experience especially when warm. Sit on tables or bar area. Everything was fantastic and great happy hour deals.

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If it's 65 degrees or warmer, get the pina colada. You won't regret it! The fries are also really good (I think they put old bay on em)

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3 years ago

Food is trash and it's over priced I can't believe I wasted my time coming here lady at the counter was nice though

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I just love this place - never disappoints The…read morecollaboration with Kwame Onwuavhi was excellent

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, so I was really happy to finally visit on a…read morebeautiful day and snag a seat outside. Naturally, I wanted to try as many classic dishes as possible, especially since the menu had so many items that caught my eye! Food: 4/5 I'm not gonna lie: when I go to a place that advertises chili and spicy dishes, I expect HEAT. I want my mouth on fire! Unfortunately, outside of the marinated crab, I didn't get quite the level of spice I was hoping for, even when trying their traditional spicy sauce. I understand that not everyone wants to suffer through a meal, but for those of us who love spicy food, I was hoping for a little more kick. That said, the food was genuinely delicious. The wings were beautifully fried with this almost lime-and-sugar-crusted flavor. They were crispy and tasty, but definitely not spicy. The mussels were another highlight. They were smoky, incredibly tender, and cooked beautifully. I would absolutely order them again. However, the marinated crab was the star of the show. It had exactly the level of spice I was craving, and I kept going back for more because I just wanted that burn! It was seriously addictive. I was also pleasantly surprised by their happy-hour seafood tower. For around $45, you get clams, oysters, shrimp, and marinated crab all on one tower. Honestly, that's a fantastic deal for a shareable platter of seafood that can get pretty expensive elsewhere. I would absolutely come back during happy hour just to order this again! I also tried the crab fried rice and sweet limeade. The fried rice was worth trying, while the limeade was refreshing but nothing particularly memorable. I've heard great things about their cocktails, so I imagine those might be worth exploring if you drink alcohol. Our total came to around $150 after tax and tip for the seafood tower, marinated crab, wings, mussels, crab fried rice, and limeade. It's certainly not the cheapest outing, but considering how much we ordered, I thought it was reasonable. Service: 5/5 Honestly, the service was fantastic! My server was attentive throughout the meal and made sure to explain the best order for the dishes. For example, she recommended serving the raw seafood tower first, before bringing out the cooked dishes, so we could enjoy everything at its best. I really appreciated how patient and flexible she was, especially since I'm a little indecisive when ordering. We started with the seafood, moved on to the cooked dishes, and then I ordered the crab fried rice because I really wanted to try it. The pacing felt thoughtful rather than rushed, and the team was accommodating throughout the experience. I genuinely have no complaints about the service. My server made the experience that much better! Vibe: 4/5 I really enjoyed being able to sit outside on such a beautiful day. The restaurant was a great place to enjoy a variety of seafood and share several dishes without feeling rushed. The happy-hour seafood tower also makes it a particularly appealing option for a group looking to try different things without spending a fortune on each individual seafood dish. All in all, I would definitely come back, especially during happy hour for that seafood tower and the marinated crab. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and I thought the overall value was pretty good considering everything we ordered. My one note: If you're a serious spice lover who wants every dish to set your mouth on fire, this might not be the place to satisfy that particular craving. There are definitely other spots in New York City that deliver more heat. But if you're looking for delicious seafood, a great shareable platter, and excellent service, this place is absolutely worth checking out!

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