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Luke's Lobster Back Bay

4.2 (2.2k reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Soup, Sandwiches
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Racquel S.

Takeout/delivery. Order mix up. Was supposed to be gluten free, but the bun looked normal/ non-gluten free. Was too scared to eat it. Clam chowder and drink never came.

Diem A.

Luke's Lobster features lobster rolls overflowing with fresh chunks of lobster meat in butter and lemon, served on a toasted, buttery split-top bun. The clam chowder is creamy and comforting. Portions were small and kind of pricey. Service is friendly and efficient and the decor is very nautical. It's a great place for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

Alejandra D.

Luke's Lobstah Rolls were delicious! Definitely on the pricey side, lunch came to $115, but totally worth it. We got: 2 Lobster Roll Flights (2 oz each, x3) 1 Classic Lobster Roll (quarter lb) Both came with potato chips and a drink (water or soda from the fridge). The lobster was sweet, and I loved trying the different flavor variations. The bread... oh my, it was buttery and absolutely delicious. This was bread I actually enjoyed eating on its own! Some small improvements: 1. drinks were limited to water and sodas. I didn't see any diet options, or zero sugar, so I just went with a water bottle. 2. They also don't provide ice; I asked for some, but they couldn't give any even though I know they have it in the back. 3. The staff wasn't the friendliest, not that they need to be overly chatty, but a simple hello goes a long way. Seating was plentiful, and the location is convenient, and within walking distance to the Boston Public Library. Overall, if you're in Boston, go for the Lobstah Roll Flight, it's worth it!

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Jo S.

This girl was so excited to try a lobster roll while in New England! So I did my research and I gathered how expensive it is. Lots of choices in Boston, but I settled on Luke's Lobster because it has various locations in the city and I thought it'd make it flexible based on where we were. Also, I liked their Lobster Roll Flight because you can sample 3 half-rolls with 3 types of butter and it comes with chips and a drink, locally produced! Expensive at $40, but more manageable since you can get a tad more for your buck. Or so I thought. We came at this Back Bay location for a late lunch since we were near by exploring Newbury Street. Decor is casual with some faint Nautica theme, just a few customers. No lines. I went to order at the register. The guy who helped me seemed like a zombie - barely talking, the bare minimum, no smile, no details regarding my order. He never mentioned the chips, drink, just brought the order at the table. Fast, since the rolls use cold lobster, so it takes no time to make. I inquired about chips and the drink and he told me I can get it myself. That is fine, but why didn't he guide me before? I grabbed a Cape Cod bag and a nice local made blueberry lemonade from the fridge. I asked a girl working behind the counter to open the bottle and she pointed to a bottle opener small station. I don't mind grabbing my things, just pass me the information, take care of your customers, help them, guide them, be a nice host! Customer service is terrible here, they all behave like they don't want to be here and you just bother them by ordering. Some changes need to happen! The atmosphere is pretty lousy, dirty tables, loud music, didn't like the music, very unpleasant. We even changed tables because another patron (I guess since he had no food or drinks on the table) was watching videos loudly on his laptop at the table next by. No atmosphere, no care for customers. I felt like: shall I cook my lobster, too? I didn't convert into a lobster roll lover after this experience. I didn't taste the truffle butter, or the lemon butter much, kind of bland. The honey spicy was more spicy than honey. Chips didn't taste like vinegar, but the local lemonade was nice! And they never gave me a pickle. And I am a pickle lover! Which is unfair since that comes with the meal and after reading reviews here, other folks get it! Stay away! I regret not going somewhere else for a lobster roll. For the money they charge for barely any effort, they don't treat you nicely. Worst customer service! The worst meal I had in Boston! Sooo disappointing!!! One and done!

Gluten free lobster roll
Ranjan S.

I've always wanted to try a lobster roll, and thanks to Luke's GF option, I finally got to! The roll comes with chips and a drink for just under $30. Service was a bit slow, but nothing too bad. We were also lucky to grab the last open table in the spot. The roll itself was pretty good. Good amount of garlic and butter, and a bit of a crunch. Gluten free only comes as a cold roll, which would not be my preference, though. Overall, I would recommend stopping by if you're gluten sensitive and hoping to try a lobster roll!

Seafood roll flight
Justin A.

Stopped by Luke's lobster after spending some time exploring the boston public library. This place completely lives up to the hype. I got the seafood roll flight(lobster, crab, and shrimp) and every bite was incredible. Super fresh, buttery, toasted brioche buns, and perfectly seasoned. My partner went with the classic lobster roll which was one of the best! We also got the clam chowder which was really solid. Quick service, quality seafood, and worth trying if you're in the area.

Abhishek S.

Perfect place for trying lobster rolls first time . They have rolls flight which have 3 small rolls. Lobster, shrimp and crab. I liked shrimp one best. Parking is available outside on street. It can be tight as it is busy area.

Irena S.

Came here for lunch around 2pm on a Monday, got the lobster roll flight , warmed, for $41. Comes with chips and a self-chosen drink from the fridge (got the Lukes lemonade) Pros: - rolls come out very quickly less than a few minutes - lots of seating available , less crowded than some touristy locations - DELICIOUS FRESH LOBSTER - that is super well seasoned. My favorite was the truffle butter flavor. Very generous with the lobster and good protein to bun ratio here. - I like that the menu is limited but with lots of options of sizing (from 4oz to 8 oz) and flights allow you to try a variety if you like - clean bathroom - comes with free pickle - again, delicious lobster. - casual but clean - quick professional service Cons: - did get a small bit of shell in one of our rolls but we chose to accept that probably meant it was super freshly prepared lol 10/10 would come again

Flight
Andre S.

Uncle Luke has done it! Fresh lobster, crab, and shrimp. The bread was perfectly toasted and the ingredients were fresh. I'll definitely be back here soon!

Lobster roll
Jasmine B.

Very good! Casual, small spot with counter service. It does take some time for them to prepare the food and the line does get long. The food was tasty. I wanted my roll warmed but it would have taken another 10-15 minutes so I opted for it cold.

6oz hot lobster roll with chips and a root beer.
Michelle J.

Someone told me this was the best place for a lobster roll. After my disappointment from the other night I was hoping it was. Small place near the hotel. I don't know if they had the back door open or the AC on but I was freezing! Staff were young kids and were super friendly. I ordered the 6oz roll, hit with extra butter. If I knew they had a kids size, 2oz I think, I would have gotten that. It came with chips and a drink. They did not have fountain drinks and I think the drinks were local cause I'd never heard or seen any of the brands they had. I opted for Root Beer always a safe choice, I think. The roll was crisped just right and the lobster was nicely warmed. I wasn't too keen on the seasoning that was added but believe me I ate it lol. I would try it again.

1/2 4oz lobster roll (Luke's way) and 1/2 4oz crab roll
Ash Y.

Staff was super friendly and helpful. From the guy who took our order and shared his favorites to help us decide, to the woman making our rolls who went above and beyond. She overheard that my husband and I were sharing, so she cut everything in half and split our order onto two plates. Phenomenal service. The lobster roll was really good and the meat tasted super fresh. We got it "Luke's Way," served cold with mayo and a drizzle of hot butter, which was actually delicious. That said, I preferred the crab roll. I'll admit I might be biased since I grew up eating blue crab in Maryland all summer. It's definitely pricey for what it is, but you're in the middle of Boston ordering lobster, so it's pretty much what you'd expect. Would definitely recommend if you're in Back Bay looking for a quick bite and craving a lobster roll, but don't sleep on the crab roll!

Gluten free lobster roll 6oz
Lori I.

One Lobster roll (6oz) and a small lobster bisque will set you back $50!!! I had to sneak it in one more time before we left, I told my family I was going shopping on Newbury, but I actually came here. I had my first lobster roll in the downtown crossing location and had to try this location too. Luke's is the only gluten free lobster roll I found, and it is the BEST fluffy buttery gluten free bread I've ever had. I think the downtown crossing GF bread was slightly better (it was the way it was buttered/prepared), but the lobster roll I had here was also 10/10. The lobster bisque was also 10/10.

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Ask the Community - Luke's Lobster Back Bay

Hi there! Are the lobster rolls served warm with butter or cold with mayo by default? And do you offer a sampler if I want to try all three (lobster, crab, and shrimp)?

we serve our rolls the luke's way: a toasted bun, swipe of mayo, chilled seafood, drizzle warm lemon butter and some seasoning on top. you have the option to make the lobster meat warm for $1. we do have a sampler called the seafood flight with 2oz… Read more

What are the options on the menu for a pescatarian?

None that I can tell.

Can we make reservations for dinner around 7?

Not a reservation kind of place, super casual

Is the lobster in the lobster roll served hot?

No, it's served cold

Is there a gluten-free option while lunching here?

Hey Paul, We do have Gluten-friendly options! We offer GF buns as a substitute which was can throw… Read more

Do you guys deliver?

Hi Victoria, We offer delivery through Postmates and Doordash.… Read more

Is it possible to order a lobster roll without mayo?

Yes, it certainly is! All of our rolls are made to order, so you can modify them to your liking.… Read more

Were starving and your place is our destination for the best lobster rolls in Boston but we don't want to wait. How long is the wait for two in 15 mins?

It's more of a "walk in and order" kind of place, and when we went at 8 PM we didn't have wait at all. The rolls came out in a matter of minutes, which was awesome.

Hey all, is this place suitable to bring a pram with a baby in?

Hi Steve, Absolutely, we are family-friendly, and frequently have babies in the restaurant! Hope to… Read more

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All'Antico Vinaio

All'Antico Vinaio

3.8(45 reviews)
0.2 mi•Back Bay

Got the Italiana. It had Prociutto, stracciatella, sun dried tomatoes, arugula, and pistacio cream…read more The sweet and creaminess from the pistachio cream, the saltiness from the prosciutto, and the arugula and sundried tomatoes helped prevent it from being too heavy. I thought everything was quite balanced. The sandwich was about $21. Which I thought was reasonable because it was big enough to feed two people. There werent much of a wait when I was there, so service was quick. You order at the counter and they make your sandwich. Just tell them what you want and Bada Bing, Bada boom: you got your sandwich in a couple of minutes. They have seating inside and out. It was a nice day so my gf and I decided to do a picnic outside on the grass at the Boston Common. Nothing like enjoying a nice sandwich and watching all the sketchy weirdos walking around.

The hype has died down and there is no longer a 40 minute line every day. The standard has now…read moredropped from "will it change your life" to "is it a good sandwich?" Yes. It is a good sandwich. It's a pretty great sandwich, actually. I like the Boss, but there are many great options. There are just two things to keep in mind: 1) it's relatively expensive (though doable) 2) the sandwiches are quite rich and salty, often relying on a flavorful cream element (truffle cream, pistachio cream, etc.) As a result, I probably wouldn't go every day or even every week. But a once-a-month cadence or so would be great. Try it!

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Sam LaGrassa's

Sam LaGrassa's

4.4(1.3k reviews)
1.1 mi•Downtown
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To start, the sandwiches are a little pricey, but they are very tasty. I have successfully split…read morethem with a friend, and that makes the value more reasonable. But I'm actually writing about the company's website and phone recording. Once, on a prior holiday, and today due to a winter storm, I wasn't sure if the restaurant was open. In both cases (where the restaurant turned out to be closed), the website (appropriately) didn't allow online orders, and (more importantly) THE OUTGOING PHONE RECORDING WAS UPDATED WITH CURRENT INFORMATION. In an era where businesses barely have phone numbers to call, or employees who answer with something other than 'hello', is rare (and by the way, this is the fault of management if they don't properly train their staff). THANK YOU FOR HAVING YOUR SHIT TOGETHER IN COMMUNICATING YOUR HOURS TO THE PUBLIC. I, for one, appreciate it.

Sam LaGrassa's is a Boston legend that's lost its way…read more As a local, I used to defend Sam LaGrassa's to anyone who called it a tourist gimmick. It was the gold standard for a real sandwich in the city. Sadly, the magic has faded. Between the soaring prices and the shrinking portions, the value just isn't there anymore. You can taste the "corner-cutting"--the flavors aren't as bold as they used to be, and the sandwiches feel noticeably smaller even though the cost has increased exponentially - I mean $30 for a sammy?! It should have gold in it! Even then, I'd keep coming once in awhile if the service was worth it. but honestly - the staff seems burnt out even bright early in the morning. It's hard to justify the premium price for a shadow of what this place used to be.

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Table Mercato

Table Mercato

4.2(86 reviews)
1.8 mi•North End

The only thing that makes this location a five star is indeed the sandwich itself…read more The service was not great. We almost felt that we were inconveniencing the workers and the wait time is absurd for in person orders. But I have to give credit when it's due, this was by far one of my favorite sandwiches although they are pricey, you can easily feed a party of four with a nice bag of chips on the side. We were blessed with being able to try the table sandwich. The focaccia was fresh along with the mozzarella and arugula. Since we made an online order which quoted us 45 minutes, our sandwich was ready in 20 so unfortunately, the chicken cutlet was not as fresh as we would've liked. Sidenote, the first day we attempted to order in person they quoted us an hour, so we decided to place an order of the following day. Highly recommend placing the order and staying local to be safe. Despite all the sandwiches, well worth the weight, just don't have high expectations for service We love the ambience of a little Italian market, and it was very well kept

This place went viral last year... and for good reason! The…read moreinside is pretty small with no place to sit. While you can order there, it does seem like it takes some time for the sandwiches to be made. There is a sign saying that for the weekends to expect up to an hour wait for your sandwich. That being said, I ordered ahead online and my sandwich was ready when I got there. (This was a Thursday afternoon). I got the vodka chicken Parm after seeing it online and it definitely lives up to the hype. And yes, it is ~$30. The sandwich is huge. It has huge cutlets in it which are very filling, and perfectly made. It ended up being enough for two people, so find a person to share it with! The vodka sauce in the sandwich was sooooo good, definitely one of the best I've found in boston. They also provide you with a whole container of sauce to dip your sandwich into (highly recommend doing that). What lost the star is that I felt there wasn't enough basil. For that huge sandwich, there was actually very few bites with basil. I wish there was more of it, and I also wish there was some other green in there like arugula. Other than that, it's a great sandwich. I'd definitely get this again!

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Pauli's

Pauli's

4.3(1.7k reviews)
1.6 mi•North End
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Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

I was recommended to go to Pauli's for lobster rolls. I had previously tried a lobster roll out in…read moreWestborough, and I was genuinely disappointed. This place redeemed whatever it was I had in Framingham. The place is pretty small. I just ordered at the counter, and the person taking my order was super friendly. Wish I got their name for a shout-out. There's not a lot of seating in the establishment; it feels like the place is meant for a very quick meal. FOOD: I got a hot buttered lobster roll and it came with a side of chips. I actually ran into the owner while I was there, and he had explained that their lobster rolls are unique in the sense that they actually toss their lobster meat in a pan with butter. You can really taste it. Buttery lobster heaven. Would definitely come again if I'm back in Boston. I could probably eat ten of those hot buttered lobster rolls in one sitting and have no regrets.

So it's a little off the beaten path sort of tricky to get to and find, but well worth it! Lobster…read morewas good I would say 3 outta 5 but the claim chowder.. that's where it's at ! Full of claims not potatoes and was soo good! Picked the perfect cool rainy day too.. it's a soup kinda day! I think the lobster would have been better with butter or aioli something to go along with it .. just meat and a bun.. but it was good not bad by any means..

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Dino's Cafe - Baked Gnocchi

Dino's Cafe

4.3(651 reviews)
1.7 mi•North End
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One of my local favorites! You can never go wrong here. The portions are huge and the food is…read moredelicious. I've eaten here before (it's a small area, but does have a lot of seating) but normally I get it as take out. The cafe itself is super casual, it's the perfect place to pop into during lunch or after a walk. My food is always ready on time which is nice, and when I've eaten there I'm usually able to find a seat. The spinach tortellini with the pesto cream sauce is my absolute favorite- it's a HUGE portion and so delicious. It usually lasts me at least 2 meals. The bread they include is also great! I like to dip it in the sauce. The past time I got Dino's I accidentally ordered spinach ravioli instead of tortellini...that was my bad. HOWEVER I think I might have found my new favorite? The raviolis are huge and so fat. I'm talking like 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick. There is so much stuffing and the spinach ricotta mix tastes so fresh and delicious...it's a must try. I've also gotten the eggplant parm before, and the fettuccini Alfredo. Both were also delicious. I've never had any of the sandwiches, but if they are anything like their pastas then I'm sure they are great! The bang for your buck here is also great which is nice. Highly recommend! Dinos is awesome! And the staff is very kind too (Note that the pic is taken from a train, I like to treat myself to Dino's before catching the Amtrak)

Cannot recall the last time I saw something for the single digits on the menu anywhere in Boston,…read moremuch less in the north end! Also, and most importantly, the food was great. Baked gnocchi is a must-have. The fresh basil on top of everything was a nice flavorful touch. Generous cheese, generous portions, and quick and personable service. The pumpkin with cheese cream sauce pasta is also phenomenal. The garlic bread with cheese also was enough to have multiple slices each for a party of 4!

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Parish Cafe & Bar - Now open for in person dining and takeout.

Parish Cafe & Bar

4.0(1.7k reviews)
0.4 mi•Back Bay
•$$

This place never disappoints, except I guess if you go at 11:30 on a sunday they say no to custom…read moresandwich orders. No subs (ha)! I asked to have the vegetarian and delicious eggplant subbed in for the meat on one of the sandwiches and was promptly told no after our server checked with the kitchen. Sad. Bowl O rings is as good as ever. And wow was that aioli wonderful!

My pal and I decided to visit Parish Cafe for dinner. The premise of the restaurant is that…read moremultiple renowned chefs submit a dish, usually a sandwich, and the menu becomes an amalgamation of masterpieces from many respected chefs. When we walked up around 7:30 pm, the outdoor seating on this beautiful day was already full. Good sign to start! Since it was a bit windy, we asked for an indoor table and were brought in immediately, no wait. To quench my thirst, I opted for a Storrow Jam libation- a blueberry, vodka, sparkling water, lemon flavored drink. Absolutely refreshing and well presented! My pal ordered their spin on a Cuban and swapped out the chips for the dill pasta side. He loved it so much that it was gone on minutes. Being a fan of ground meats, I opted for the Hajj, a ground lamb, tzatziki, Mediterranean style sandwich. It was well flavored and large, and came with a side salad. I shared the sandwich with my friend, but agreed that his crispy Cuban was a bit tastier. We ended the evening with a bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream to share. Massive portions! We both enjoyed to our hearts' delight, and the one dessert could have easily been shared with a third person. Our wait staff was so pleasant- friendly and warm from the start. They really made this experience shine! This is quite a pricy spot in the heart of Boston, so be prepared to pay a pretty penny for sandwiches. However, the elegance of the food is up there and it's a unique experience to pick a meal from a handful of the top chefs.

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