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Luke's Lobster Back Bay

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

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Time for Lobstah rolls!
Linda K.

Cute spot. Friendly staff. Delicious lobster rolls. We tried the trio and was surprised at how much lobster they pack into each roll.

Wandering L.

We shared the lobster roll flight with lemon butter, spicy butter, and truffle butter. The rolls were the perfect size for sharing and had a nice amount of butter without feeling overloaded. The New England clam chowder was thinner than I usually like, but it had great flavor. I'd come back to try more of the lobster options.

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Kyla G.

Will probably fly back out to Boston just to get Luke's again!! 10/10 you definitely need to try the seafood roll flight. The lobster roll flight looked enticing, but we decided on the seafood for variety: shrimp, crab & lobster. 1st bite was insane, the bread was buttery, crunchy, and the seafood had a great taste. Comes with chips + drink + pickle slice. We chose the blueberry soda, which was delicious too & plain sea salt chips to prevent it from changing the flavor of the seafood. We left and came back after 2hrs to get the full crab roll they also have a stamp card so make sure to ask for it!!

Alisa K.

Tried their lobster roll and crab roll. The crab roll was $20 and the lobster roll was $30. Both came stuffed with meat. Thought they were both really good, might have even liked the crab roll a little more. Fast casual restaurant, most people just get to go.

Root Beer lobster roll combo.
Keenan T.

Luke's Lobster offers a combo that contains three mini lobster rolls with various preparations to allow a sampling. Sustainable quality sea food can come with a bit of sticker shock, but the chips and drink included helps, as does how filling the rolls are and how quickly they are prepared. The staff are friendly and know their products. A delightful experience.

Lobster and crab roll
Cynthia Z.

Got lobster roll, crab roll and clam chowder. Lobster roll was delicious. Crab roll was too salty for my taste. Clam chowder was alright. I liked the lobster roll here more than the famous James Hook's. Service was fantastic!

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Staci S.

When in Boston, you need to try lobsters and clam chowder. This is conveniently located close to the mall and several hotels. The staff were professional and we got our food within a reasonable amount of time. Inside was clean and bright. My friend and I ordered the Lobster Roll Flight (comes with chips and a drink) and the Clam Chowder (8 oz). Everything was cooked well, but honestly it didn't stand out. It wasn't as fresh as another place I tried in Boston. Not a bad place, but I won't go out of my way...especially when I found out it's a chain with one near me.

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Zachary D.

Luke's Lobster has always been recommended to me as a well-known spot for lobster rolls, so we decided to stop in for a late Saturday lunch with a group of friends. Even as a party of six, we were able to find enough seating, which was a pleasant surprise for a busy weekend in Back Bay. The Back Bay location had plenty of seating and multiple clean restrooms for guests to use. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and our food came out quickly. Within 5 minutes of ordering our orders were called, so service was definitely a strong point. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the hype or the price. The lobster rolls were noticeably small for what they cost and ended up feeling underwhelming. My partner and I shared the roll flight (lobster, crab, and shrimp), which also included a bowl of clam chowder, a bag of chips, and a drink. While it was nice to sample a few options, the overall value still fell short. Having had lobster rolls in Maine, New York, and at various local spots around Boston (including places like Quincy Market), this just didn't compare. Unless you're really in a pinch and craving a lobster roll in the city, I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend Luke's Lobster.

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.

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Thank you so much Alisa K! please come again.

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Thank you so much Keenan!

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Foods fine. Kinda overpriced. Nice service. If ur looking for classic NE chowder in Boston don't come here

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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… 

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… 

Do you guys deliver?

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

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.… 

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… 

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Monica's Mercato

Monica's Mercato

4.3(771 reviews)
1.7 mi•North End
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GOD BLESS AMERICA...and this sandwich!! Never have I ever had a better sub in my life. The bread,…read morethe meats, the toppings; everything tasted like the best of the best! Walking through the front door is like walking through a secret portal to Italy (I'm not kidding). The smells and sights of fresh meat hanging from the ceiling is what I imagine heaven to be like! I ordered the Italian sub. First of all, it is HUGE in both length and circumference. One sub can easily be split between two people. The bread-to-meat ratio is perfect. I could taste each individual ingredient with every bite, which is a unique experience that only happens when everything is fresh and flavorful as can be. I think this place just ruined subs for me because no other will come close to being THIS good. If I were on death row, this sandwich would be part of my last meal. I feel like I cannot adequately put into words just how amazing it is. Do yourself a favor and check this place out sooner than later! :)

I came for the much heralded Italian sandwich and it did not disappoint…read more Small, 2-room shop on Salem Street, right next to Bova's Bakery, good for Italian provisions and artful Italian sandwiches. As the name "Mercato" implies, it's not a restaurant, so no place to eat, no place to "do your business" after, and if you've made it to the north end, you already know there's no place to park. -- Italian Sandwich: Long, soft bread, kinda like the kind you had in your school cafeteria, only a million times softer, a million times more crackly, and a million times better. Setting the base are oil, balsamic vinegar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, hots, and provolone. Italian sandwiches usually come flat-stacked or in a C-shape. Here, it's a fluffy stack, with the VERY-thin-sliced-to-order meats-- prosciutto, mortadella, salami-- piled generously but delicately, like tissue paper. More oil and balsamic on the other side seals the deal. It's a glorious sandwich that'll fill you up with the first half, but you'll want to keep eating the second half, because it's so good. The deep flavors of the meats comes through, and that's soft, crunchy bread is a delight. Pro tip #1: Get it with a small side of pesto. Have some bites with, some bites without. Pro tip #2 (in more ways than one): Plan your restroom visit at the nearby Boston Public Market. Pro tip #3: Plan your eating near the Paul Revere statue on Hanover Street, at the basketball court down Stillman Street, or on the Greenway down Hanover Street.

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Sam LaGrassa's

Sam LaGrassa's

4.4(1.3k reviews)
1.1 mi•Downtown
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I'd heard of Sam LaGrassa's for years but had never managed to make it there. My first introduction…read moreended up being at a corporate event in Boston's Seaport district, where lunch arrived courtesy of one of the city's best-known sandwich shops. The catering was impressive. Before anyone even took a bite. Every half sandwich was individually wrapped and clearly labeled, with salads and sides neatly organized, making it easy for a large group to grab lunch without the usual catering chaos. The choices were wide and varied. We took our lunches upstairs to a rooftop seating area overlooking the Seaport, which made for a pretty great setting on a beautiful afternoon. I chose the Gobbler, and it lived up to the hype I've since read in other reviews. At first glance it sounds like a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, but it's much more than that. The turkey was fresh and flavorful, and it was complemented by stuffing, cranberry sauce, spinach, pepper jack cheese, and just enough chipotle mayo to add an unexpected kick, without overwhelming everything else. It's one of those combinations that sounds busy on paper but comes together remarkably well. I spoke with several others over lunch, and they were equally impressed with their choices. That's always a good sign when you're feeding a crowd. It's one thing to make a great sandwich to order; it's another to deliver dozens of them catered while maintaining that level of quality. Since this was catered, I can't really comment on the restaurant itself. The service on the catering side, however, was evident in how thoughtfully everything was prepared and packaged, and the rooftop setting where we enjoyed lunch certainly didn't hurt. Needless to say, this won't be my last Sam LaGrassa's sandwich. I fully intend to visit the restaurant one of these days, and in the meantime I'll spend some time trying to recreate that Gobbler at home (maybe with sliced roasted chicken, but also with turkey when I have it). It was that good.

I've had this bookmarked for quite some time and finally made the decision to stop by. I ordered…read morethe Southwestern Pastrami (no bbq sauce) and my partner ordered the Chicken Mafia. He ate his fresh and liked it enough to want to go back. He felt it was big enough to split into 2 meals, which is a plus since the prices here are pretty steep. I had mine cold, so I didn't like it as much. The tomatoes made the bread soggy, but the sandwich was packed with pastrami. The pickles they give though... so good and a perfect bite in between each sandwich bite or a good lil snack at the end. I like how they pack everything for take out. The boxes are secure, they don't skimp on the sauces and wrap them in plastic wrap and the pickles are in mini ziploc bags to ensure the juices don't spill on everything. Very thoughtful packaging. Since I ordered for pick up, they do have curbside where you double park out front and they can bring it to you, or you can run in and tell them the name it's under and they'll hand it to you when ready. For a Tuesday afternoon, service is not fast nor slow. The inside of the restaurant gave deli vibes, which I personally like. It's quite busy and they have some cool signs and photos up. I'll definitely be back to try it fresh!

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Mike & Patty's - Bay Village - Make it your way! Ask our friendly staff about our available ingredient options. Customize your creation and enjoy a truly unique sandwich.

Mike & Patty's - Bay Village

4.4(2.3k reviews)
0.6 mi
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Classic and well-known breakfast sandwich spot with a few locations throughout the greater Boston…read morearea! Well-executed sandwiches. It's a bit tight inside with not much seating and seems like more of a takeaway spot, which is exactly what I did. Staff are nice. The smell of the bacon inside is very enticing. I've been loyal to their Fancy breakfast sandwich which has fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, avocado, (pickled?) red onions, and mayo on toasted bread. While it is not life-changing, I still think it is a very solid breakfast sandwich that is well-balanced. I like the acidity of the red onions and the freshness of the avocado which balances out the oil and fat from the bacon and cheddar. But I would love to try their other popular items like a Mission breakfast burrito, the Crack sandwich, etc!

This restaurant is tiny (175 square feet) and only has 2 seats - which were both occupied when I…read morestopped by around 11:30am. There's a small park with shaded benches about 2 blocks away (Elliot Norton Park) which is a great place to sit down and devour the food. I ordered the Mission Breakfast Burrito and it was delicious. As of August 2026, the website lists the burrito as $14, but the price on the in-person menu was $16. I would give the burrito 4 out of 5 stars because of the way it was wrapped - about a third of the burrito was just egg and cheese and the toppings (avocado, red onion, hash browns, salsa verde, crema) were crammed on the other side of the burrito. If there was a way for the burrito to be wrapped so all the ingredients were more evenly distributed - this would easily be a 5/5 breakfast burrito. One random detail that stuck out to me was that their drinks in their refrigerator were very cold - no lukewarm sodas here! I would come back here to try their signature "Fancy" sandwich. Overall, this is a very solid breakfast spot in Boston!

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Mike & Patty's - Bay Village - Milk-y way to quench your thirst! Try our flavored milk in banana, strawberry, or chocolate.

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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
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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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Calisto's - Layered with rich meats, creamy spreads, and fresh toppings for the perfect bite.

Calisto's

4.4(60 reviews)
0.5 mi•South End

I was just thinking to myself that it has been awhile since I took a bite of a meal and had a…read moregenuine "oh my fkn gooooooooddddd" moment Thank you calsitos for restoring my faith. This place slaps. That Roman sandwhich is worth the hype I lost my fkn mind

Five stars for the food, three stars for everything else. We tried Calisto's for lunch during our…read moretrip to Boston. I didn't realize this would be a true hole in the wall; no bathrooms, only three or four tables, you order at the counter. So if you're looking for a sit-down spot, have a backup plan. We got lucky and grabbed a table but it felt like a miracle. This is really more of a takeout spot. The menu is simple: cold and hot sandwiches, about four or five options per category. The sandwiches were delicious, especially the Calabria, packed with prosciutto, spicy soppressata, hot capicola, sharp provolone, Calabrian chili aioli, and arugula. They couldn't substitute the arugula, so I skipped it but it was still the star of the show. My husband had the roast beef and it was good, but the Calabria won. Fair warning: these sandwiches are HUGE. We were so full from lunch we could barely finish dinner and my one regret was not splitting one. Come hungry or come with a plan! The place is a bit chaotic. It took close to 30 minutes to get our order; they were slammed. The guy at the counter was all over the place and forgot to give us our drinks or tell us to grab them from the fridge. But at $17 for a sandwich this thick and this good, it's a great deal in Boston's South End. The flavors made it all worth it.

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Calisto's - A deli favorite made with serious care, big flavor, and beautiful texture in every layer.

A deli favorite made with serious care, big flavor, and beautiful texture in every layer.

Calisto's - Golden, melty, and packed with flavor from the first bite to the last.

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