A bit of a wait because it was very popular but it's understandable because the lobster roll was really good and so was the grilled lobster. Definitely will visit again. read more

It would be delightful to start this review saying "Well, I've eaten a lot of lobster in my time and frankly my dear, this is the best". Sadly I haven't. I've eaten it twice. The first time was at Cote for my 25th birthday. This was the second. Unfortunately, both times hammered home the fact that I have expensive tastes. If only I hated it. If only I hated champagne and caviar. I really need to get a new job. But here come Burger & Lobster to the rescue, catering to the unwashed masses by offering an entire lobster for £20. They also offer a burger but who'd choose that? Quite a few people, apparently, and bizarrely. I saw several wafting past, and other reviewers have stated that they're delicious. I'm sure they are, but you can get lovely burgers all over town for less than half the price so why on earth you'd queue for three hours and pay £20 for that, I do not know. It isn't actually as straightforward as "lobster or burger". There's also a lobster roll, which I presume is aimed at prissy people who don't like getting their fingers dirty. Foolish, since that's half the fun. If you go for the obvious choice, then you can choose between the 700g lobster for £20, or 900g for £30, or a table-sized beast for £80 that can apparently be shared between four people. We were in fact in a group of four but being possessive types, and knowing it would inspire an out-and-out catfight over the claws, we opted for our own. You can then have it either steamed and grilled, or just steamed; and plain clarified butter, or butter with garlic and herbs. I can't imagine any combination would disappoint. My steamed lobster, with garlic and herb butter, was exquisite, and served with perfectly crunchy fries and a deliciously dressed salad. Considering it was the smaller of the two individual sizes, I also felt on the pleasant side of too full afterwards, and I didn't even indulge in a pudding. The service was outstanding, both from our charming, friendly waitress and the very funny waiter on the door who had to contend with legions of hungry Londoners desperate to get a place on the all-important list. Yes, you should get there several hours in advance. Yes, you will queue regardless. Yes, there are plenty of pubs around the corner where you can go for a pint or three to pass the time. And yes, you should definitely do that; the drinks here are overpriced to make up for the relatively inexpensive seafood. The house wine is £22. When the cheapest plonk on the menu costs more than a bloody lobster, you know the world's gone mad. read more

I finally made it. I have been to exclusive London clubs, I have been to expensive London restaurants, but I have never felt a place to be so close and yet so far away from me. The monstrous waiting times (my first attempt at going was cut short when the lady at the door told us we'd have to go back 3 hours later - and that was at 8pm) and the fact that I have a full-time job meant that I would probably have to wait for weeks, maybe months, until I'd make it. Patience is a great virtue though, and so is willpower. Armed with these, and a good friend, we went, we put our names down, and headed to the pub. We were told we'd have to wait for at least an hour, so after two hours and two glasses of wine had passed without receiving the telephone call we were so desperate to get, we took our chances and headed over. Luckily, our table was just getting prepared for us, so we sat down straight away. There is no food menu; just one for drinks, with a good selection of cocktails, spirits and beers, and a rather limited selection of wines. I was a bit disappointed with the small choice we were given for wine, especially given Goodman's amazing wine list. You can only famously get 3 things once you're in - burger, lobster or lobster roll. We went for a lobster roll and cheeseburger, split in half. They were great. Good food makes me happy. I was happy once I started eating. The food also arrived very quickly, which kind of made up for the two hours wait. The burger was fantastic, although my bun was a little bit crunchy and I would have preferred it softer. The lobster roll was delicious and highly recommended. Looking back, I'd say go for the lobster or lobster roll. They feel a little bit more 'special', plus you can get good burgers in many places around London, with about a quarter of the waiting time. I really, really wish I could have given this place 5 stars. I WANTED to give this place 5 stars. However, despite the food (and atmosphere) being fantastic, waiting for two hours when we were diplomatically told 'at least one' was a bit frustrating. What was more frustrating, however, was that despite the service being excellent and our waitress being very friendly, we got the feeling we had to get the hell out of there as soon as we finished our meals or else we'd be getting kicked out. Pushy yet polite, our waitress gave us the dessert options and when we said we didn't want any she brought us the bill because our table was about to be given away. This meant we spent two hours waiting for one hour of dining, which was not disastrous but it made the experience feel a little bit less special, which is a shame. Was it worth the wait though? Definitely? Would I go again? Of course, but I'd give it another week. I need to hit the gym now. read more

We arrived on 9:15 and still need to wait for table. Seems quite popular place. The waiting is worthy. Both burger and lobster are very nice. read more

Good Food. Decent prices for the quality. Attentive staff. Perfect for younger couples or friends. Good cocktails. A bit loud. Overall a pleasant experience. read more

I LOVE Burger and Lobster! This is a very straight forward place. All they serve is well burgers and lobster. When I first heard this I was a little disappointed. Don't let this get you down though. Because they only make 2 things, you better bet those 2 things are cooked to PERFECTION!! I ordered the burger. I have never had a burger that was so juicy and flavorful!! It came on a nice warm bun with delicious grilled onions, lettuce mix, and tomatoes!! Along with that it came with a side of skinny fries (or should I say chips), which were seasoned perfectly! I also believe it came with a small side salad, which amazingly was very delicious as well. My dad ordered the lobster, which was also juicy and melted in your mouth! Not only was the food scrumptious, but the service was pretty fabulous as well. Our server was very attentive and even gave us yanks some suggestions of what to do and see while in London. If you decide to go here I would suggest making a reservation, as this location is small and very popular. If you have to wait it is worth the wait!! read more

Came here with a few buddies and we ordered the burger and lobster combo, lobster burger, and lobster roll. Everything was delicious and the service was awesome as well! Side note, the fries taste good with the lemon butter thing that the lobster comes with. Super happy and would come again! read more

Nice concept. We arrived before six, so we were seated immediately. But it did start to fill up quite quickly so the no reservations policy might be quite irritating for later diners (especially considering the location i.e. quite dead). My dining partner and i both opted for the lobster roll. The Three dishes (whole lobster, burger or lobster roll) are all accompanied by fries and salad for £20. The cocktail was weak. The fries had a human hair in them (not good). We did not bring this to their attention though. The salad was missing lettuce. I do feel that certain salad leaves are very strong tasting and need the plain crispness of lettuce to mellow. The melted butter boat accompanying the lobster roll was very generous so be careful if pouring! I suggest you dip the roll in it rather than pour- better for the waist line and the heart i imagine! Only two mousses for dessert: the choc coffee and the lime. Both served in a small cardboard container. Both quite lovely. All in all, if its lobster you want, this is the place to go. We have decided to visit again to try the burger. All ten ounces of it! Will add that experience to my reviews. read more

Burger and Lobster in Mayfair is truly a unique and tasty experience. Opened in the latter half of 2011 by Goodman, this restaurant has already had a big impact in the capital. As the name suggests, there is no menu but the choice of Burger or Lobster. To be more precise you can chose between a whole grilled or steamed Canadian Lobster (I recommend having it grilled), a Lobster Roll or a Burger with all the trimmings, each priced at £20. There are some great sides included, some lovely extra crispy french fries and yummy garlic and herb butter to dip your crustacean in. The side salad was ok, though a little drowned in dressing which made it a little soggy. There are also some impressive cocktails to keep you occupied while you wait for your food to arrive, they are quite pricey at £9 but they are of top quality and go down very well. If you are hoping to have dinner at The Burger and Lobster, I recommend you head down there before 6pm if you can, to guarantee a table. They do not except reservations and I have known of people waiting for over two hours for a table. Having said this, the staff are charming and if you only go once to this unusual place, you will find the food and atmosphere something you may never experience anywhere else in London and all for only £20! http://www.itsnosmallthing.weebly.com read more

It's hard to express in words my excitement when first hearing about this place. I like burgers. I like lobster. Imagine a place that is a combination of both of these wonderful things and it's by the people behind Goodman, people who really know about burgers. As it happens I was ill on the opening day and had to wait to indulge myself. Luckily with the Monday off from work I set out in the downpour, not letting anything stand in my way of stuffing that lobster down my throat. A short walk from Green Park station the sign is quite low key and could possibly be missed if you were casually passing by. Inside the first thing you see is the lack of the 600 litre tank, the largest lobster tank in Europe apparently. If you're really curious then ask the staff and they will show you the vats which are a lot less impressive than you would imagine and btw, no, you can't point out which lobster you want for your meal. On to the menu. There are two things you can have, burger or lobster. Yes, that's it. But that's plenty. The options are all £20 each and now you might be wondering why a burger here is more than a burger at any of the Goodman branches? The answer is that it is bigger. Then there is the lobster, which comes as a whole lobster grilled or steamed or as a roll. Having heard good things about the roll and convincing myself that no matter how much I wanted there was no way I could fit both burger and lobster that day I went with the roll. When it arrived I initially regretted my choice. Instead of a massive burger or a whole lobster there was this tiny little roll in front of me the looks were deceiving though, I was pretty full afterwards. My first bite into the roll made me wish I could have more than one roll. It was incredibly tasty. The lobster married perfectly with that pillowy, sweet brioche bun. In short, £20 for lobster is a great deal and Burger&Lobster really know how to cook them. Go now before they raise their price. read more

I was in London for a day and decided to eat here. I ate the burger and Lobster coincidentally and was not disappointed. the lobster roll is delicious with a burger and fries on the side. sounds like a lot of food but I was able to eat it all. and took some lobster off my girlfriends plate as well :) read more

Awesome little spot! Only has two main dishes a burger or a lobster. The lobter of my choice 900g with the lemon garlic butter, make that 2 lemon and garlic butters. I ate at the bar rather than wait for a table and got to people watch all the beautiful people coming and going!! read more

Came here with our son (Grant T.) while we were in London in early April. It was a great experience. We had the grilled lobster while he tried the burger (since he had not tried it on previous trips). The burger looked absolutely wonderful. The lobster was really great. Our waitress from London and son were discussing where to get good California wines in London. She was great fun and very informative. We would definitely repeat this experience. read more

While heavy on the fat scale, the lobster roll on the garlic bread like roll was fantastic. The salad is really necessary to counteract the fat. I preferred the roll without the sauces. The fries were nice and hot, using canola instead of soybean oil. Skip the croquettes. The cocktails were very well made. Great staff made this a very pleasant surprise. read more

Excellent find. We found this on Yelp. Excellent burgers. If you are looking for a big menu this is not the place. They only have three items on the menu - burger, lobster, and lobster roll. Our burgers and lobster were awesome. Our waiter Roberto was excellent and very colorful!! He's an asset for this restaurant for sure. You can tell he loves working there. Highly recommend it!! read more

Yummy yummy get in my tummy. Lobster role with the lemon garlic sauce is a heart attack waiting to happen. Do it.

Good lobster roll and grilled lobster. Enjoyed the fries. We got there a few minutes before it opened on a Sunday and there was a line out front with lots of Korean tourists due to some Korean blogger who wrote it up. Food came out fast. read more

The food was good but the staff could not be more rude, especially the hostess and the staff behind the bar. When we arrived there were no tables. We were told it would be a half hour wait for a table. So we said we were willing to sit at the bar. When a table opened up 5 minutes later we asked if we could move to it (there was no one else waiting for a table). After a lot of huffing and eye rolling from the hostess, she finally let us move. We had small children with us, so why she was so shocked we would rather sit at a table rather than the bar was strange. We especially wanted to move from the bar after the staff behind the bar ignored us at first, then got irritated that we asked for a menu (not knowing they didn't have one), only to have them chastise us for our drink order. This place is just not worth the bother. read more

The lobster and lobster roll entrees were excellent. We were so glad we found this place during our short trip to London.

Awesome burger, chips don't match-up though - they should improve on these. Place kinda suck so I took it home for a much better ambience. Wish they find a way to pack desserts for take out too. Nice/friendly staff. read more

MMMM lobster! I arrived at this restaurant at 12.25 on a raining Saturday morning with my friend, we decided to get there early as we did not want to wait. When we arrived the restaurant was already half full, despite it only been opened 25 min ago! Once sat down a waiter came over and told us there is no menu as there is only 3 things to order, he was very friendly and explained all 3 dishes to us. You can have either the beef burger, grilled whole lobster or the (chilled) lobster brioche. We decided to get one lobster brioche and one whole lobster and slip it between the 2 of us, all dishes also comes with unlimited fries and salad and the lobster comes with a small gravy boat of melted lemon and garlic butter. The grilled lobster was ok, nothing special I've had lobster made the traditional chines way (with spring onion and ginger- AMAZING) and is the only way I like eating lobster. I think the lobster was boiled and then flashed grilled to give the lobster meat a charred look. It was a bit bland if im totally honest. The lobster brioche on the other hand was gorgeous, the brioche was just the most beautiful thing I've ever eaten, it was so tasty, sweet and soft, the lobster meat inside (which is chilled by the way) was very well seasoned in a Japaneses mayo and was also very tasty. One suggestion I would give is to ask for a gravy boat of the melted garlic butter and pour this on the lobster brioche, OMG-Heaven!! The brioche soaks up the butter and it is just amazing. In the end we decided to order another lobster brioche-it was that delicious! By 1pm the restaurant was already completely full and people were putting their names on a call back list, so if you do go, go early. The waiters were all very friendly and at one point one waiter came round to show us a gigantic live lobster they were selling (I think you can buy larger lobsters?- for more money of course). I will definitely be back soon for the lobster brioche. read more

I've been to this location twice and the lobster and chips have been consistently good. I usually sit at the bar and there's no issues with lines. Wish we had one of these in the bay area. read more

the staff were very friendly and attentive, the wait was about an hour, which in my eyes wasnt really worth it, the food was average, but quite over priced, wouldnt really rate it. read more

So damn good, I'm in love with the lobster rolls and mostly it gets busy but first reserve before u go