We walked in at 8:30pm and the place was dead. Just us and another table. We were seated and ordered right away. Drink portions for a Martini were very short. The burger was very good and quite tasty. They were out of the medium lobster tails and only had BIG's as they call them. Not sure how this happens at a Burger Lobster place with such low occupancy. We were left with the option of a small lobster which was not nearly enough to accompany as a compliment. By the time we were done, we had a hard time finding someone to bring our check. Split burger and small lobster tail with my son and it was $106, not worth the hype. read more

Burger & Lobster - Burger with 1.25lb lobster. Fries were pretty decent. Not worth the value. - American Near Me - London, XGL

You don't find many burger joints that also have Lobster/seafood so we decided to give B&L a try. It was busy around 7:30 Wednesday evening. A 1/2 hour wait became 15 minutes which was a nice surprise. A good size dining area with a long bar. We started with a local draft Lager (can't remember the name) & the Lobster Martini which was excellent. Ordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese which was also excellent & a good portion for sharing. We all wanted to try their B&L (Surf & Turf) burger. Temperature choices are medium or well-done. Burgers were cooked more than medium. Despite that, the combo of Gruyere & Lobster on top of the Patty worked well together. It is a rich and filling burger despite being 5 oz & looking like a slider when it comes out. Two ordered regular fries (it's a la carte) & mentioned they tasted like the fries of the fast food place that has served many. We also ordered the Parmesan truffle potatoes. Although a bit oily, were definitely a better compliment to the B&L burger & worth the upgrade. If you are really hungry, the regular burger sans Lobster is 10 oz and a bit lower in price. Surprising they highlighted that their beef comes from Nebraska given the locally sourced movement. Worth a try for the B&L burger & a few tables looked like they were enjoying the Lobster also. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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They have hearty burgers. They have whole lobsters. They have lobster brioche. They have chips. They have salad. They have butter & garlic butter. And that, my friends...is the menu. All £20. Which, if you break it down...pricey for a burger or a lobster roll, great deal for a lobster. It's all inclusive of sides though, so in the grand scheme of things...it's about what you'd pay elsewhere for similar fare. Simplified. --- Vegetarian? Probably not. I would not suggest for you. As Emily C's ode to "shelly friends" alludes to...it's all carnivore and shellscavore up in here. At first I was a bit wary...as I've been trying to detox a bit, but when you break things down....a whole (fresh) lobster with a side salad is not too shabby in the health department. It does come with a BOAT of garlic butter, but even a bit of that isn't going to do too much harm. All in all I really enjoyed my first whole lobster, it was prepared perfectly, the salad (they gave me two since I opted out of chips!) was fresh and flavorful, very simple. Our server was quite jovial... When a restaurant chooses to do 3 things...you can bet they do those 3 things VERY well, and in the case of B&L, this is true. Very, very well. 4 stars, 2 claws and a bib up! read more

Burger & Lobster - American Near Me - London, XGL

Oh that big ol' juicy lobster... Get into my belly my friend!! What a brilliant concept, you can only choose between a burger, a lobster, or the lobster roll. Why not? The lobster was absolutely delicious and don't forget to order the garlic oil/sauce with it en just droooooown your lobster in it. Sooooo good!! The burger is overwhelming, sorry - NO other word for it! My colleague picked it up and I swear, I almost couldn't see his head anymore. Needless to say, I requested a bite. And. It. Was. Awesome. Burger heaven, for sure! But remember: serious food business so make sure you're hungry to devour this beast. And they receive bonus points for their Pinot Noir. Overall - great experience!! And..... Now this just here-say, and please use this info wisely.... I'm going to share this with you.... Burger & Lobster is popular in town. Let me rephrase: HIGHLY popular and it's quite difficult to get a reservation, especially if you feel like 'going on a whimsy'.... This Farringdon location is nót that super-duper-busy yet. Great chances that you will be able to eat here, even when you call 30 minutes beforehand. read more

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I really couldn't make my mind up in terms of what I wanted for dinner when away for work. I was hungry and wanted something non-snacky but then also wanted casual so I could dine and dash (paying of course...) and flop out at my hotel. On the other hand I've also been trying to eat less meat recently so the chance to have a whole lobster with fries and salad for £20 seemed to make perfect sense - especially due to the fact that being a single diner, I could eat at their counter area and get down to business. It was good too! A fairly decent sized lobster (for a UK restaurant - you may get laughed out of town in a U.S coastal area...) - it hit the spot and was with me in 10 minutes, with a tasty non-alcoholic raspberry lemonade - yes people, I was having the time of my life! Overall a nice place to visit with a good atmosphere and friendly staff - I guess I should mention that hence the name you can also get a gourmet burger and sides for £20 too giving you a fairly clear choice of 2 types of meals. read more

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The lobster roll, served in a warm toasted brioche bun, was just superb and by far the best lobster I've ever had in any form. Their lobsters are fresh from Nova Scotia (that's in Canada friends). As I've always wanted to go to Nova Scotia for a lobster roll, I think I can technically check one thing off my bucket list! Melted garlic butter comes on the side in a metal cup and I was generously pouring the butter over my bun as I ate which made the lobster even more awesome. At first the bun seems a little small but as you are halfway through the roll you begin to appreciate that it really is a very dense roll. The fries were done just right, with their toasty temperature an excellent contrast to the deliberate cool temperature of the lobster meat that is lightly mixed with Japanese mayo. With the side salad and fries the £20 meal filled me up just right. Even hours later this I keep thinking about how good that lobster roll was and how I can't wait to go back. read more

Burger & Lobster - Lobster roll done right - American Near Me - London, XGL

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Looking for the perfect place for a payday lunch? You really can't beat Burger & Lobster in terms of value, but it feels like a treat, too. I'd been to the Dean Street location previously, but I much prefer the Farringdon location - much less chaotic. At the chain's Soho location you are more likely to face a crowd, and there's something unsettling and off-putting about eating while the people around you are angling for your table - personally, it doesn't make for a particularly pleasant dining experience. The menu is simple - you have the choice of lobster (grilled or steamed), lobster roll, or burger - all with a side salad and chips for £20. For those who can't be forced to choose, if you have a willing companion you can split both - each get a burger, and half a lobster for around £30 which also comes with a dessert, as seen below. I went for the grilled whole lobster, which came with a buttery sauce, salad and fries. Deliciously succulent lobster, perfect fries and a lovely salad - it's so simple, but it's a recipe for success. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable working or payday lunch, at excellent value. The atmosphere is pretty casual, so although the menu might seem impressive this is more a place to come with friends rather than a date. And leave your vegetarian friends at home - there's nothing for them here! read more

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Under the sea Under the sea Nobody beat us Fry us and eat us In fricassee We what the land folks loves to cook Under the sea we off the hook We got no troubles Life is the bubbles Under the sea Sorry my little shelly friends. Cute as ye are, you gotta go. Burger & Lobster is here - making lobster affordable, delish, and easy to try out if one's never had the opportunity before. I am told that there are four of these restaurants around the city, and I have no doubt there shall be more to come. As many have mentioned in previous reviews, there are only three choices on the menu - lobster, lobster roll, or beef burger. Each costing £20, just so's there's no confusion ya hear. Obviously, this makes the burger a pretty goddam expensive one. And unfortunately I can't vouch that it was worth it, as all of my party went for the lobster in one form or other - gotta get your money's worth! I have never actually eaten a lobster 'whole', so this was definitely entering a whole new territory for me. Our waiter was a wholeheartedly pleasant chap who took lots of time to instruct us on the eating techniques of our poor little buddies. (Tip for those who don't know - eat the meat inside the claws last as it stays hottest the longest!) The lobster came with a gravy boat of melted garlic butter, a tin of fries, and a green salad. Overall it was truly delicious. The one thing I would suggest to improve to a five star marking would be an improvement on the fries. They were nice, don't get me wrong, but I guess I was expecting something a bit more special than the average straight cut no seasoning stuff we got. But hey, lots of folks may be relieved about that. Overall, apart from the plastic bibs which are obviously worth going to B&L alone for, other top points to note are the extensive drinks menu (superb cocktails), extremely amenable staff, and slick yet comfy decor. read more

Burger & Lobster - American Near Me - London, XGL

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There's one restaurant that's been particularly trendy in London. The name is clear and concise: Burger & Lobster. There's no menu, only three dishes are served: Burger, lobster and lobster roll. For 20 pounds each, it doesn't take a genius to figure which is the most popular one. In a city like London where a depressing plate of salad can easily cost 10 pounds, a meal of lobster, salad and fries for 20 pounds is truly a steal. Thus it's not surprising that this place has become enormously popular, and has expanded to 4, 5 branches in London. I tried to go to the Soho branch once and the queue was 2.5 hours at 5pm. A little too ridiculous even for this crazy foodie. Today we chose the Farringdon branch. It had a 20 minute wait at 7:45, and there's a nice bar area to wait about. Not bad at all. The lobster was very fresh. You can get it steamed or grilled. The steamed version with a dash of lemon juice and a light cider was absolutely heavenly. Fries and salad were lovely as well. Will recommend! read more

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I love lobster. In a bit of an unhealthy way (not that lobster is unhealthy, it's actually quite good for you). My colleagues actually regretted taking me there, when they watched me for 45min eat each single teeny tiny bit of lobster in my lobster - just couldn't get enough of it. And for £20? Bargain! Not sure I would pay that much for a burger, must say. Oh but man, lobster. So... Why 4 star and not 5? - Because the restaurant in Farrigdon has a weird atmosphere. Service was "okay", seems like they were trying to be a bit posh - whereas who can look classy with a plastic bib on and lobster juice up to their elbows? (Should we mention the burger?) - The drinks are stupidly expensive. But this kind of follows my comment about it trying to be a classy place. But yeah, just go there if you have a lobster craving :3 read more

Burger & Lobster - I never take pictures of my food. But when I do, it's lobster. - American Near Me - London, XGL

Mamma mia... What a nice place... Everything from the deco to the waiters is there to prepare and satisfy your taste buds.... But they haven't thought about preserving our hearing ! As with many places in London, regrettably, the music in the restaurant is way too loud to be honest, and people have to shout to have a conversation... Otherwise, in terms of food, the burger is probably the best I've had in years, so juicy and tender that I didn't realise until I had eaten half of it, that there was no mayo or ketchup yet in there ! The fries were cooked perfectly, thin, crispy, and not greasy ! I also had a taster of my friends' lobster, to complete the Surf n Turf experience (hehe), and I found it exquisite, with a very tasty meat sublimed by a garlicky sauce... Ouch, my taste buds are still amazed ! read more

Burger & Lobster - Da burga!!! - American Near Me - London, XGL

So they've finally opened more than one B&L! Meaning I could try it sans queue! I've been to the one in Smithfields twice now (mainly to take people there on separate occasions). So it does what it says on the tin. My only gripe is that they automatically add on the service charge.... Other than that it was fine, good service (if not a little too attentive, this ain't the US!). The garlic sauce is gorgeous! Great deal for the lobster, although drinks & their service charge add on will certainly jack up the price! A nice treat every now and them for sure! read more

Burger & Lobster - Lobster meal deal! - American Near Me - London, XGL

I've been aching to get into this place but just can't bear the idea of a 2 hour wait at the Soho branch. So after a nearby party, we popped into the Farringdon branch for dinner. It was a Thursday night at around 9pm and we could wait 1/2 hour for a table or eat immediately at the bar. For £20 you get a full lobster, salad and fries. The lobster is grilled and apparently you can ask got it not to be. Grilling may be the reason the body was a bit over cooked and rather small. Plenty of lobster left in the claws etc, so be prepared to get messy! Overall great value but no, it isn't the best lobster I've had. read more

Burger & Lobster - American Near Me - London, XGL

Went during my vacation in London Sept 2013. Went during peak hours. Waited about an hour for a table. Waiter was great, informative, and took time to chat with us about where the seafood comes from and how many lobsters they go through in a week. Whats on the menu? Burger, lobster and lobster roll for 20 pounds each. Since we are visiting from the US, we wanted to try all three. Luckily, our friends were gracious enough to make sure we ordered one of each so we could try. Burger - huge, juicy, delicious! Yes we paid 20 pounds for it but still... coming from US where we eat burgers often, we just HAD to try it. Lobster - order it grilled or steamed. Its fresh, big, and you get the whole thing. Lobster roll - it is what it is, juicy lobster in a roll. Delish! Overall, the price of the food here compared with a lot of other restaurants in London is extremely reasonable!!! read more

Yes, it's 20 quid for a lobster roll. But it's a good one! You're given ample lobster in a deep, well-buttered pocket of bread, with a side of clarified butter for the ultimate upgrade in lobster taste enjoyment. There's chips - and they're good - and a salad - which is nice - but it's all just dressing for the Maine event. read more

Burger & Lobster - It's all about the butt'a - American Near Me - London, XGL

OK so this place holds the record for most ridiculous queue. This is maybe the 3rd time I've tried to come to a B&L and the 1st I've actually gotten through the waitlist. Service is 5 stars, staff were great, very helpful and offered us a sample of the lobster roll meat to make sure we'd like it. (80% of people apparently do but there's a rough 20% that took a picture of their roll with the frowns filter on instagram we've been told) I did go for the roll in the end, the brioche was epic and buttery, chips were soso though. Did I love it? Of course. Did I £20 love it? mmm.... Hawksmoor are doing one now at Air street and Emma C said there's another one somewhere for £16 (delancey? is that a place? I don't remember)... my point is, let's be on the hunt for the best lobster roll deal in town and get back to each other, because while this was lovely, I'm dubious about the cost & queue. read more

A top rating from me. Burger, lobster or lobster roll + fries. One us ordered the burger, the other the lobster roll. We shared 50/50 (not a bad idea I suggest.) Food comes on a tray with fries and a tiny side salad. It's great, properly executed with quality components. The place is buzzing, the staff are on the top of their game, the kitchen is firing on all cylinders and the food hits the spot. read more

As soon as I told my parents there is a place here where a lobster is 20 pounds, they wanted to try it. I told them it was an american lobster, not the delicious mediterranean one, but the sweeter american one, still decent but well... difficult to compare without a condescending smile! Anyway, for 20 pounds you get a nice lobster (steamed or grilled), some fries and a butter (or garlic butter sauce). Not a bad deal. There is really nothing more to say, the lobster is nice but not great, that's it. I think everybody should try it once just for knowing how it is, then... well it's a good place where to go if you are with some friends, just for trying something new read more

A great new addition to the City! Following the latest trend of hyper specialization this place offers just three menu items all for £20. A Burger, Lobster, or Lobster Roll. All served with salad and chips (aka. fries for my fellow Americans). The place is pretty big with very trendy decor. We visited on a Thursday night and it was packed. Preferring not to wait for a table we chose to sit at a bar table. The service was excellent. Probably leaning on too attentive such that it's disruptive but I prefer that to under attentive any day of the week. I had the lobster roll which was very tasty and pretty large and packed full with lobster meat. I was a bit nauseous by the end but that could have been driven by several factors: the buttery toasted bread combined with the mayo based filling. Or maybe generally my long and stressful day at the office where I left absolutely starving only to kick start the evening with vino before food. Anyway, it was good. The burger looked yummy but I can't help but feel I wouldn't ever pay £20 for a burger. Very good drink list - Bottles of wine about £30 each and cocktails around £10. I loved the aperitif Snow Flake. Very yummy and not too sweet. read more

Awesome concept and amazing food for the price. Our waiter was very friendly and the location is nowhere near as busy as the other two locations. Cocktails were also very good. We would definitely come back before it gets too busy! read more

I'd seen Burger & Lobster's name a lot in reviews (all positive) and blogs so I thought I'd give it a whirl, seeing as I am always interested in a great burger. I was curious about the lobster roll though, not that I have ever had much lobster, but I'm always game for something new and I noticed it had gotten a lot of buzz. I had lobster once before in a curry that I really liked so I thought it might work out. The Farringdon location for lunch was pretty crowded but we still managed to find a table. The service was alright and the place was filled with people on lunch breaks. I went with someone and we ordered a burger and a lobster roll and shared so we could try both. Sadly, we both found out that we do not at all like lobster and the best I can say for it is that the brioche roll it was on was toasted to golden deliciousness and it was all I could stomach of the lobster roll. So warning for people who are not big on seafood and don't know if they like lobster, you really really might not like it no matter what other people think. We were hoping the burger would make up for the lobster roll, but unfortunately it was certainly not worth £20 or any other amount of money. It was tasteless and much too big for any person with a regular-sized mouth to take a bite out of without half the burger falling apart. I don't mind large burgers if the meat actually has a flavour, but this just seemed lazy and thrown together with too much salad in it. Even the bread was nothing like as good as the crisp and yummy brioche roll. The french fries were very mediocre. I really couldn't eat much of this overpriced meal and I left hungry and searching for another restaurant. They should take the Burger out of the restaurant name because it's completely the wrong reason to go here. Unless you love lobster, I wouldn't go here. read more

Really simple menu! It's either Burger, or Lobster (steamed, or grilled, or served on a brioche bun). The brioche bun option is nice - but in my opinion not as nice as half a steamed and half a grilled lobster. As other reviews confirm - served with great skinny fries and some salad. I'd also recommend the olives! As it's in Clerkenwell, it does get really busy - but the service is fine - well worth a visit. read more

Great lobster, either grilled or steamed (both good) drizzled with garlic butter, with a crisp salad on the side and a mini bucket of fries all for £20! Great location if you're in Farringdon/ City area and also much more spacious than Dean Street which always have queues round the corner. I've been a few times and it's always been good food and good service. Definitely recommended. read more

Burger & Lobster - Why would you not choose the lobster? - American Near Me - London, XGL

My only complaint here is that I could eat a few more of these. I ordered the grilled lobster with butter sauce and it seemed to go pretty quickly! This restaurant is interesting in that it only serves 3 items. 1 lobster (grilled or boiled), 2. Lobster roll, 3. Burger. All are served with fries and salad and all options are 20 pound. The menu is given verbally to you and the food was very quick to arrive! They have an extensive drinks menu that play on the lobster and burger them, however, I order wine to go with my meal. This is a very popular place in London and doesn't take any bookings so hopefully the line isn't too long to wait! read more

Burger & Lobster - Grilled lobster - American Near Me - London, XGL

Very good food. The atmosphere was classy. The service was nice, and they didn't make us beg for more water (like other restaurants in Europe). Our family had one of each entree. The burger was great and juicy. The pickles were sweeter than I'm used to, so they were pretty good. The lobster was very tender. It is also relatively close (20 min walk) from London Tower. The main downside is that all entrees are £20 each, and they greatly incentivise "one dish per person." Prepare your wallets. read more

I LOVE LOBSTER! But it's taken me a while to get myself to one of these establishments, as I am put off by no booking policies. We opted for the Farringdon branch, as we thought it would quieter than the Mayfair or Soho ones on a Saturday. We went for about 6ish, which is a little early for dinner but I get grumpy when I have to wait too long for my food. We were really lucky and got a table quickly but it was stuck on the end of kitchen bar near the till station so lots of noise and busy staff behind us. But hey who cares when there's a lobster served on a tray in front of you! The lobster option is probably the best value for money, although that said the lobster roll and burger are substantial. Extra sauce is essential and manners do not matter! There's a nice selection of drinks. Don't know what the desserts are like though. Good for when you need a lobster fix! read more

The good was well priced and the atmosphere was fun, but I can't seem to find a reason to give more than three stars. For 20 quid you get either grilled lobster or a burger and fries and a salad. Simple as that. Split the lobster with my date and we both were pretty full. Washed everything down with a Brooklyn lager. Just not four star territory. read more

I've been to the soho branch which was back last year i think, so I thought I'd check this one out with a friend as shes never been. I recall paying £20 last time in Soho, not sure what has happened but lobster, salad and fries is now £26, its £19 without the salad...... with service charge included its works out to be a little bit extra. There really isn't much service in this place, the bill took forever to come! Whereas the food takes minutes to arrive, as its steamed and grilled and put on the plate. It is a tad mediocre, the lobster is ok in taste, nothing special, what really makes the whole meal is the lemon and garlic butter! Salad is meh, a few leaves put together sprinkled with some cheese. The fries are ok. The bill was £54 in total including the service charge. i mean I have no issue in paying, at least its under £30 but nowhere near £20 as to what I paid last year. Don't think either myself or my friend will be going back! read more

Very interesting concept; you get a drinks menu and then the waiter gives you the option of burger or lobster. When introduced to the place I was told I could have either burger or lobster for the same price. Great, I thought. It hadn't crossed my mind that I'd be eating a burger at lobster prices..... That said, it was an amazing burger. But at £20 + tip I'll take some convincing to try it again. Perhaps I'm the fool for not choosing the lobster.... read more

Burger, Lobster, & Lobster Roll. Three items. Choose it wisely. ... Who comes here for the burger?! Get the Lobster if you're spending 20 quid! Enough said. read more

Been here with a work buddy - we both got the lobster roll. Since everything was 20 quid, I was a bit reserved on its value. Needless to say, when I dove right in the lobster roll, it was refresh, cool, and tasty full of creamy lobster (maybe a bit much on the creamy part). The chips that were served were nice and hot, thin and stickly, with just the right amount of seasoning/salt. Salad was also good, but then again, I am not a salad guy. Service was good - the wait staff made sure we were taken cared of, and that it was. My buddy and I left happy with good service and full bellies. Next time I come back, I am going to try the other two options...though it may be the lobster! The place was a bit loud, and if you care about your clothes not smelling like burgers, chips and lobster, then go elsewhere. More room and opportunity for me! read more

Such a treat to have lobster, even better that it's £20. We always get a lobster and a burger and have half each, or if there's a few of us, get a burger for the table. Super friendly fast service, well worth the wit and the cocktails are gorgeous too. read more

Went there with a friend for his birthday and we had the most amazing time! The menu was very straight forward, only 3 options! Our waiter was super nice and he recommended the steamed lobster with chips which we went with. Even though the menu was so small he was more than happy to accommodate for my dietary requirements. He even arranged for a birthday surprise, so much fun! Would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Burger & Lobster - Semi destroyed lobster & chips! So good! - American Near Me - London, XGL

They prepared my lobster to perfection. Very nice atmosphere for a casual night with friends. Friendly service and nice cocktails . read more

I visited the place after hearing so much about it. I just think it is ok. I like the idea but first you will have to wait around 30min or more to get a table. Ok 3 dishes only is not much but easy to choose from the menu the food ok , i dont eat lobster everyday but they are not very tasty , more like chewing gum .... read more

Having signed up for the one-way trip to Mars, I'm hoping there's one of these at the landing terminal when I get there. Good food, no fuss just what's needed. It rocks. read more

Eaten here twice now, the service is always excellent. I would always go for the lobster it's so tasty and at £20 it's really good value for money. Everything from the chips to the salad tastes so good! it's a massive meal though so it's not for any small eaters, i'm always soooo full after it. There's also always room for bookings in Farringdon to as it tends to be quite quiet on the weekend. So if you want to try a B&L restaurant i'd recommend this one. read more

They serve three things here, each for £20, whole lobster (steamed or grilled), lobster roll, and hamburger. And it's all about the lobster! Otherwise, it's a pretty expensive burger. read more

I'm going to try and keep this review shorter than my others, a challenge no doubt! I don't want to admit to loving this place, but alas... I do. My first few experiences with lobster in the UK weren't the best experiences, the price versus what you got was never there compared to what I was accustomed to in the land o' plenty... OK, the land of too much most of the time. I digress. Quite a simple concept with this place... you can get a burger, a half lobster, or a lobster roll for £20 with chips and a salad... aside from dessert, olives, and mixed nuts this is it and they're all the better for it. I have to say though, I'm astonished in how many people get the burgers... the lobster is a great value, the burger... not so much. I guess burgers are very in fashion now, but they have never looked that great to me here... they don't look bad, they just don't look like they're worth passing up good lobster for. They do various mix and match specials, which may be the way to go if you really have to try both offerings. I personally had the lobster roll on my first visit, and quite liked it, but have gone with grilled lobster with a side of garlic butter every visit since... to me this is the only way to have lobster, although they have a steamed option as well for those that would prefer it. I also really like the fries, they're the skinny type, perfect for dipping in your left over garlic butter. The salad is a great side as well since it's actually a little salad with a bit of balsamic, croutons, and parmesan shavings included. (I absolutely love the UK, and have lived here for eight years now, but three pieces of rocket on the side of my plate is not a salad... that's garnish my friends.) ;-) For the curious, if you want to order off of the board and ask for an idea of size they will often disappear for a short while suddenly reappearing with our live friends in tow... this mortifies me! (I get that most people would go for this, and there is definitely an "ahhh" factor with people taking pictures, etc., but I prefer to believe that any type of live food comes from a magical place... perhaps a Star Trek replicator, that's magical enough for me.) Back to the subject on hand... if you're dining with a pal and they also want lobster it's often a better value and a bit more fun to order one off of the board. Example: Two smallish lobsters, adequate in size don't get me wrong, with fries and a salad will set two people back £40... if you see something on the board in the £45 - £50 range of value then go for it... you get more for your money, it's still a good value, and it comes with unlimited fries and salad for both of you. (Multiply this logic if there's more than two of you... I've seen some groups basically split what I would consider a sea monster among them which is infinitely more fun than ordering separately.) I suppose I should mention their drinks... they do nice cocktails, but they will set you back... this is London, so it's not a surprise, but it's hard to swallow two cocktails literally costing as much as your lobster meal. (OK, it's never hard to actually swallow a cocktail, but you get my drift.) That said, they do 3/4 pints of Asahi which are the perfect level of cold every time, I swear they must be served at the world's best temperature for this type of beer... sometimes I find myself here drawn by that alone, with the lobster being a bonus. As for the place itself, it's in Farringdon and "feels" as such... this isn't a bad thing, it's got that modern yet quirky feel to it which seems to work so well for the area... it's a decent size, but still expect to wait at least for a bit on any given night. My last note is for a dessert I had on my last visit, a chocolate ice cream sandwich on chocolate wafers which was flat out awesome. I'm not sure if they make their own desserts, or have them made somewhere else (more likely), but this one was a winner for me. It wasn't at all too sweet, and despite the way it sounds was quite light... this may not be a good thing for someone praying for death by chocolate, but it was enough for me to go from a "did I really just order dessert, shoot me" mentality to an "I'm so glad I ordered dessert" one instead. I've had a few of their other desserts, which were always OK, but if this stays on board then it will be my go to dessert if there happens to be room. I'm torn on this one... I'm going for 5 stars, because that's what it is to me, but if you're going for the burgers then it may actually be a 3, which I suppose rounds to a 4... which would be fair if you're doing a mix. Still, good lobster at a decent value in London is worth 5 stars for me... they should just change their name to "Lobster & Lobster" and be done with it. (Who knew I could ramble that much about a place that only has a choice of three mains?!? I truly and sincerely thought that this was going to be my shortest review.) read more

This place has a winning concept and it is sticking to it! 20 quid per meal gets you a choice between a whole steamed or grilled Lobster, a loaded burger, or a mouth watering Lobster Roll. Lobster roll stands are kinda famous where I'm from I've been craving a proper one and was not disappointed with this delicious combination of buttery bread and lobster chunks. Unfortunately it's clearly not of equal value to having your own whole lobster because I finished mine well before my mates cracked their second claw. My advice is go for the lobster but if you're a bit a of regular give that juicy roll a shot. read more