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The Lobster Club, New York, NY
Award-winning

The Lobster Club

4.8
4.8
368 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
The Lobster Club, a Japanese Brasserie by Major Food Group, is a fixture within Midtown Manhattan's iconic Seagram Building. Designed by architect Peter Marino in collaboration with MFG, the dynamic space reflects an outstanding – perhaps extravagant - interpretation of Japanese cuisine. Using classic techniques like tempura, gyoza, yakitori and robata, along with a focus on Teppanyaki and Sushi, The Lobster Club sources fish directly from Tokyo's Tsukiji market to ensure the highest level of quality. Everything on the menu is designed to be shared, encouraging a spirit of informal fun.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 375-9003
  • Website
    http://www.thelobsterclub.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Lobster Club offers private events for groups of 10 - 150! For more information, please email us at events@majorfood.com
  • Location
    98 E. 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Park Avenue
  • Parking details
    52nd Street between Park and Lexington
  • Public transit
    6 Train at 51st Street, E/M at 52nd Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • New York City

    Hot spot

  • Manhattan

    Hot spot

  • Manhattan

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lobster Club offers a "wonderful" dining experience with "fabulous food" and a "lavish ambiance." Known for its spectacular tomahawk, sublime sushi, and remarkable poke, this restaurant also boasts "incredibly helpful" service. With a "pleasant artful dining space," it's perfect for both business dinners and intimate meals.

368 Reviews

  1. Mac

    VIP

    Boise

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service Perfect place in midtown for lunch and dinner

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  2. jahn

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. All dishes are to share. Study the menu before you go. Wait staff were very knowledgeable. Expensive but worthy

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  3. Yummy

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious!

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  4. Lucila

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing , good food, lavish ambiance , gentle service

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  5. Alexandra

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    308 reviews

    5.0

    308 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and the tomahawk was spectacular. Great sushi and poke was sublime

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  6. Alexandra

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    308 reviews

    5.0

    308 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remarkable sushi and poke. I’m still dreaming about the mushroom salad and spicy cucumbers! We happened to find it on Open Table and I’m now hosting a business dinner tomorrow for 6.

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  7. Jesse

    VIP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite dining experiences in NYC, everything is *chefs kiss!

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  8. Douglas

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was incredibly helpful and friendly while not being intrusive. Had spicy cucumber salad, coconut shrimp, shrimp fired rice, and chef's choice sushi. Each was delicious. Restaurant has a really interesting vibe and a sound level allowing for conversation. Exceptional experience.

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  9. Sataporn

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good restaurant good food and good service we like it

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  10. Latifah

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I had an amazing time at The Lobster Club. Everything from the food to the customer service was outstanding. I look forward to returning !

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FAQs

The Lobster Club is rated 4.8 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Lobster Club

98 E. 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Park Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    52nd Street between Park and Lexington
  • Public transit
    6 Train at 51st Street, E/M at 52nd Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thelobsterclub.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 375-9003
  • Private party facilities
    The Lobster Club offers private events for groups of 10 - 150! For more information, please email us at events@majorfood.com
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