You really can't beat the raw bar at Lobster Place which is located right in the middle of Chelsea Market. There's plenty of seating, both tables and bar seating. To order, you fill out a paper sheet for the raw bar items and place a separate order in the back for kitchen fare. Every time I've been here, the seafood has been incredibly fresh and delicious. It's definitely not cheap though and our most recent meal came out to almost $500 after tip. We ordered: - 2 bread bowl NE clam chowders ($15 ea)--delicious and hearty. The peasant loaf bread was fine and everyone enjoyed it - 6oz lobster roll ($38)--a delicious cold lobster roll with a mayo-based sauce, great flavor, and a soft buttery bun - 20 oysters ($3.75 ea)--all fresh and delicious, primarily East Coast oysters although they occasionally have some West Coast ones. Fisher's Island was akin to drinking straight sea water - 5 Peruvian scallops--small and sweet with a strawberry sauce - 2 California uni ($19 ea)--one was incredibly sweet, clean tasting, and much better than the other, which was slightly more bitter and minerally - 2 diver scallops ($15 ea)--drizzled with olive oil, yuzu, and sea salt - 8 shrimp cocktail ($3.25 ea)--one of the most unworth things I've tried in recent times because the shrimp was so cold it tasted barely thawed and was watery with almost no flavor You order at the counter or via paper ticket and they bring everything to your table. Staff have always been friendly and service was great. They sell fresh fish and some frozen specialty items like escargot. I don't know if anything would ever deter me from coming back here :) read more

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High quality fish dishes and great staff inside Chelsea Market. Rating 8/10 Pros: Quality, seating, staff, good smell. Cons: Mediocre Sangria, smallish size, price. read more

Lobster Place - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely a hit and delicious seafood market at Chelsea Market. Came here for lunch and enjoyed our entire experience and meal. Lobster options are plentiful. We debated between a lobster roll or steamed lobster and opted for the latter. Also got a shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque soup, and a cold refreshing brewskie. Meal was heavenly and service was friendly as well. Tip: come when they open or you will be waiting in a long line. 5 stars for Lobster Place and two thumbs up! Thank you! read more

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This place can get so busy that it is easy for either an employee or the actual customer to forget about one item that may or may not have been ordered. Gen is always there with a smile and impeccable listening skills, prepared to resolve the issue and graciously finding a "win win" scenario so all parties feel listened to. Her work ethic and loyalty to her employer is only surpassed by the sincere affection she has for her colleagues and customers she serves. These experiences are why I return from time to time even though congestion pricing has made outer borough residents feel unwelcome. Gen is a gem. read more

I really enjoyed myself. The Lobster place has been family owned and operated for years as a stand alone business but apparently it's recently opened in the Chelsea market next to cull & pistol. It's a big open fish market where you can order fresh seafood but they also cook fresh seafood! The reservation was an event I paid upfront for and was like $95 bucks. In my opinion well worth it and a steal considering we had unlimited white wine and a cold bucket of beer on arrival. It also included shrimp cocktail and raw oysters. Ya'll know I'ma oyster girlie. They were all really good. Briny, while others were a bit milder and sweet. I will say, service was impeccable. And the amount of food and beverages were amazing. I do believe the lobster boil sauce lacked a bit of flavor and the potatoes in the boil were not fully cooked so I didn't get to enjoy them the way I would have liked which is why I took off 1 star from my rating. The corn was sweet and everything else was super tasty, including the lobster. I would've just liked more flavor in the sauce and fully cooked potatoes. I'd definitely go back and give it another shot. I love the fresh seafood concept so I know I'm getting the best quality. read more

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I took my mom here for Mother's Day last year, and she loved it. I brought her back again this Mother's Day. She enjoyed the lobster roll, clam chowder, and chips. The food was served quickly, and it's always fresh. The staff is very friendly. It's my favorite place to get a lobster roll in Chelsea. read more

Only 4 stars because it's kind of disorganized with the way you order/how many areas there are to order/how many diff menus there are so it took a while to figure everything out. We did end up getting seated at the raw bar, though, which was a treat! They have 4 diff sections (raw bar counter, sushi bar counter, walk up counter w/ regular menu, fishmonger counter for fresh seafood to go) but you can order whatever no matter where you're seated. Ordered: *Double Down platter (24 oysters - 2ea of the daily options) *Rock Crab Claw + 4 Cocktail Shrimp *2 Siberian Sturgeon caviars w/ pringles, creme fraiche, and chives *a citrusy beer + a couple sake cans. Incredible prices (they own Cull & Pistol and likely supply a few other restaurants) + such fresh seafood. Incredibly well shucked oysters and fabulous presentation. All the guys behind the counter were friendly, helpful, worked so well in unison especially given how busy it was during the hour we were there. First time having Pringles with a caviar service instead of blinis but I totally get it. My opinion: the saltiness of them is way too competitive.. but, dude, it's Pringles and caviar so it's fkin delicious regardless. read more

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Solid seafood restaurant located in the Chelsea Market. With so many spots to choose from, I decided to dine here, as the place was packed. I ordered the lobster roll, with a side of their clam chowder. I was hesitant, but everything came out quick and was super fresh. They have plenty of seating and lots of beverages to choose from. It was on the pricier side, but worth it for the lobster. read more

Lobster Place - Lobster Roll & Clam Chowder - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

I passed by Lobster Place while in Chelsea market and could not resist good seafood . Their new England clam chowder was good but wished they could have had more clams. The lobster roll was so good and had big chunks of lobster. It was a bit pricey at $28 but about on par with Maine. Lots of bar seating. I did have to check at the pick up window multiple times since the buzzer they gave me didnt go off. If I lived in NYC, I would want to come back and try their oysters and sushi. read more

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We came here for the lobster rolls, tried a few things, and ended up loving the lychee Margaritas. The majority of the employees were really friendly, the others were nonchalant. Coming in, we notice the whole space smelled strange, it seemed like it was permeating from the walls. We should have just left, but we were determined to get seafood. The lobster roll was paltry, flecked with fillers and flavorless. The lobster bisque didn't fare well either, as it was a clumpy, oddly, sweet mess. The fish, shrimp and fries were cooked in old oil, resulting in a tough exterior, leaving a stale burned flavor. The fries were like potato sticks dusted in a smoky bbq rub, not old bay, with that awful lingering flavor from the oil. We saw someone with a steamed lobster, and it looked pretty good. Maybe that would have been a better choice, but for now, I'll just stick with the tasty frozen drinks. read more

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I had a delivery order which I think was my first mistake. One really needs to go inside the Chelsea Market and choose food from the board or display. In any case, I chose a large sushi...another cardinal sin...rarely is delivered sushi even remotely decent, especially at this price point, though I haven't tried some of the recent more expensive take-outs. I also had the fish and shrimp with fries...the 3 medium sized fried shrimps were tasty, but the fish was definitely not and the breading was about as thick as the fish! The New England clam chowder lacked clams. The tricked-out tots was some attempt to spruce up potato tots...an A for effort...but not too good. The corn ribs were very good with a nice house dipping sauce. The salad was good with tasty feta cheese. The dessert...chocolate pot de crème...now where did that come from??...was quite tasty, and the highlight of the meal. Packing was good. Delivery was fast. My advice is to go to the Chelsea Market, get some fresh oysters and a lobster. Maybe try a few other things that look good. Delivery is just not their thing. read more

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While exploring Chelsea Market, my boyfriend and I walked by Lobster Place and noticed their sign about the happy hour oysters for half priced Mon-Fri from 6pm to close. What a deal!! This was without a doubt the BEST discovery I had in New York for our entire trip. We sat down at the oyster bar since that was the primary reason for our visit, but my boyfriend did also go to their hot foods area to get a Lobster Bisque ($6.50/medium). It had a good amount of lobster bits in it. I tasted a corn essence. Super creamy. I would have liked the soup base to taste more lobstery, but overall still good. Now for the primary reason for our visit. OYSTERS!! We had just had oysters the day prior so I felt guilty and spoiled but my boyfriend convinced me I deserved it. Cute Cute! The most amazing thing about their oyster happy hour here is that you can pick ANYYYY oyster's you like, like the typical chef choice where they give you the cheapest thing they have around. We got 2 dozens of oysters (HH $1.75/oyster or $3.50/oyster). Of those we opted for 6 Glidden, 6 Standish Shore, 6 Murder Points, and 6 Indigos. You can even add caviar bumps onto these oysters so we added 2 bumps for the Indigos ($5/bump). Considering I got 2 dozens, staff gave me the same amount of accompaniments as someone who only got a few oysters. I had to ask for extra horseradish. The Indigos were small and one of the only sweet options they have. As east coast oysters tend to be more salty. They were both of our favorites. The Standish Shores were the biggest they had that were neutral in saltiness. The Glidden Points were the saltiest we tried. And the Murder Points were small and balanced on sweet and salty. All good in their own beautiful way. Very premium quality fresh delicious oysters! High recommended for all of my oyster lovers out there! read more

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Good service. It was nice to find a spot to sit and escape a little from the holiday crowds of Chelsea Market. My husband had the lobster roll and loved it. I had the rainbow roll and it was good! read more

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WOW FACTOR? Yes, this is an exciting place with several options for ordering and sitting. I got there just as they opened and then lots of people started coming. HAVE AGAIN: The 4 oz lobster roll was just right. Unfortunately, the roll was toasted and a little crunchy, which I did not care for. Still the lobster was really good. read more

This is a popular seafood spot in Chelsea Market, where I like to come for the New England Clam Chowder. They have a sushi bar, oyster bar and additional seating in the back for you to enjoy lobsters and other fresh seafood. It is generally packed, though, so when I stopped by last week, I ordered a small cup ($7+ / 8oz) and found seating in the lower level of Chelsea Market. read more

Was craving some lobster and was glad to have fulfilled my craving! My parents and I got the 2 lb lobster and was able to thoroughly enjoy. We weren't stuffed after but once we had the fries we were. I wish that there was more flavor in the fries tho...was a little on blender side. You should also be aware there are almost always a long wait. Next time I go, I will try the lobster roll and different side. read more

Lobster Place - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

Found this place by accident. I was looking for restaurants and most of our food selections for our stay in NYC were mostly beef and pork so decided to search for seafood and Lobster Place came up. We took the subway from Time Square and the subway ride was not long. It was hidden because it's tucked inside the long building. It remind me of the food courts in Emeryville and San Pedro Square in San jose. They have daily happy hour on oysters from 6pm to close. The oysters were good. There was one that was very sweet and still have the good grime but I forgot the name of it. It was either Glidden Point or Saint Simon. I had the staff select 3 types for me. I ordered king crab on the side since the price wasn't bad compared to the west coast and of course my sons wanted to try them. My wife and kids each ordered the lobster roll. My youngest son wanted to try it with cavier and he said it was really good and added more flavor. I will have to try it next time we are back. My wife and my older son love their lobster roll as well. I also ordered the clam chowder and lobster bisque. The clam chowder was really good that my kids almost killed it but they left me a few scoop. They dipped the king crab into the clam chowder and said it made it even better. The lobster bisque was very milky which is expected but being lactose, I regretted later after finishing the bisque. The staff were great. Everyone was friendly and helpful. There was a sushi bar but we didn't have a chance to try during our visit. Guess it is a good excuse to go back soon to try. If you are in Manhattan area, you should definitely try this place out. When we went on a Tuesday, there weren't many people so we didn't have to wait long to get our food and able to get a seat easily to relax and enjoy our meal. It was close to the subway so the walk to and from the subway was not bad at all during the cold weather. And another note, the restroom is downstairs on the end of the building. read more

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Came around 430PM on a Saturday Pretty popping, but was able to get a table right away. Ordered: - 3 Saint Simon $10.5 - 4 Bday Girls $14 - 4 Dukes $14 - 4 Olympic Views w/ Caviar for an extra $5 each = $34 The bday girls was our fave! would def come back for these. caviar wasn't too memorable read more

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The irony of my trip to this place was that I ordered everything except the lobster! This little jam is tucked away in the Chelsea Market. I like it because it's a very casual setting. Normally when you go to any kind of a seafood place it's a bit fancier so this was definitely a different environment. The food was prepared pretty quickly, I think we waited no more than 10 minutes for our order. I thought that I would want the crab legs to be hotter, as they were served at the lowest setting of warm that I could think of to describe it accurately. But they were also very flavorful, the meat being decently, sweet as well. The shrimp were good, of course. And the lobster bisque was thick and creamy with pieces of lobster throughout. I would definitely come here again and recommend it. read more

Lobster Place - Lobster bisque, shrimp cocktail and 1 cluster of snow crab legs - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

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The sushi from the sushi counter was great! So fresh and delicious. The ordering process was easy and fast. There's limited roll options (about 10 maki and maybe 6 special rolls), but the quality was surprisingly good. Prices were totally reasonable for the location and popularity of Chelsea Market. Thumbs up! read more

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One of the best raw seafood bars I've ever been to, this spot is fully loaded with oysters, lobster, sushi, chowder, etc. you basically walk it get seated and mark whatever you like on a sheet of paper. We came in for happy hour for some oysters and sat at the bar. Basically mark whatever you like on a paper and hand it to the counter person and they'll bring you your tray of oysters pretty quick! Oysters were half off when we went and super fresh with a wide variety of a selection on their list! Highly recommend if you love seafood read more

I've been coming to this location at Chelsea Market for quite some time and it is my go-to spot for their Donburi (Rice Bowls). I know this place is called 'Lobster Place' but it has three different sections that serve lobster, raw bar, sushi, etc. But I recommend trying their sushi, hand rolls, and rice bowls. Their seating is a first come, first serve so do be mindful what time you are coming specifically during lunch or dinner hours on a work day or weekend. Overall it is quite lively but not too loud so you can converse with friends or bring a casual date. The servers and chef are quite attentive and provide the best service from the minute you sit down to when you leave which is why I come back from time to time. The rice bowl I order is the Sake Ikura Don. It always come beautifully presented with plenty of nori (seaweed), perfectly sliced salmon sashimi, and plenty of salmon roe (fish eggs). Based on the picture, it looks like a small and delicate dish that would barely fill you up but it is quite filling down to the last bite. Plus you can shop for some fish and ingredients to bring the experience from over there to your home. But still do come and dine here at Chelsea Market read more

Lobster Place - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

Service was great from our first server. So from 6 to close they have happy hour and the oysters are half price. There is also wine and beer discounted. I love the clear explanation of the type of oysters, size, and taste guide on the top of the bar. I love that our server was able to tell us all about her favorite oysters and why she liked each one. I really enjoyed the added caviar option. The beer selection was good for the few they offered on HH. read more

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I love lobster real bad! So it doesn't take much for me. However, my mom had the lobster roll and said it didn't have any flavor at all. We've had a fair share of rolls and tails and whole lobsters so we are comparing it to other spots. I wish they had CT rolls be because I don't like Mayo. So i thought that was limited option for a place called lobster place. I also wish they had more combo options. It just felt like things get super expensive quick because there aren't many combo options. For example my steamed lobster came with no sides. Most places come with at least french fries. We both had homemade lemonade which was so sour i wouldn't recommend that unless your into sour lemonade. I think there are better spots in chelsea market but if your craving seafood check it out but tread lightly. read more

Lobster Place - 1.5 steamed lobster - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

Over the years, this seafood vendor has changed quite a bit. Decades ago, they sold mostly a wide variety of seafood as a retail market, with some New England style food options in the back of the store. However, when you walk in nowadays, the center of the large room is dominated by a raw bar focused on oysters, clams, and other shellfish. Slightly towards the back is now a sushi bar serving Japanese goodies like sashimi and nigiri. If you prefer the old school New England style seafood shack stuff, you can still order much of that stuff in the back of the shop. As you walked to the ordering station in back, you will see many people working hard at cracking their whole steamed lobsters. Finally, towards the left side of the store is where they now sell a limited amount of fresh seafood and some other market items. Before shopping around, we grabbed a few bites of food. First we started with a dozen oysters, choosing mostly the larger and sweeter ones based on their blackboard. Well, we decided to start with some oysters on a half shell, which were all $3.50 a piece. My favorite was the Mere Point from Maquiot Bay, ME. They were quite plump, slightly briny, but also had a sweet finish. River Gold and Sunken Meadow were both decent, but the Kumiai oysters from the west coast were surprisingly not my favorite. We also got a live uni from Santa Barbara, CA. It was definitely fresh and relatively sweet, but I'm not sure the tiny thing was worth $24. We finished off the meal with a New England clam chowder and a fried sole sandwich. Both were decent, but nothing to write home about. After some grub, we walked around the retail area and picked up a few items. Being a fan of tinned seafood after several trips to Spain, I couldn't deny myself of some wonderful tins of razor clams and octopus, and sardine. For fresh fish, I got a large piece of hake weighing about 1lb. Lastly, I also picked up a pack of smoked salmon and bay scallops. For me, a trip to Chelsea Market is not complete without a stroll through this institution for seafood. Prices are not cheap, service is friendly, and space is very clean for a fish market. It's not necessarily what my memories of its heydays, but it's still fun. read more

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10/10 The food was amazing for every single bite. It's pricey but my god is it good. The workers are nice this place is tucked away in the seafood section of Chelsea market. read more

Lobster Place - Lobster roll combo (clam chowder) Old bay fry - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

If you want the very best Lobster Roll, this is your spot. If you want the best New England Clam Chowder you have ever tasted, this is your spot. There is a reason they have been open for 50 years- they are doing it right. This is an absolute must if you are in the Chelsie Market. Don't walk, RUN or catch a flight, whatever you gotta do, make it happen. read more

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OMG--first time here and I'm officially obsessed! This place is a 10 out of 10, no question. If you're into seafood, you need to get yourself here. The lobster? Unreal. The oysters? Perfection. We went big and got the sampler platter with 12 different kinds--every single one was a hit. And the sushi? Mind. Blown. I wasn't ready for how good it was. I think I just found my new favorite seafood spot in the whole USA. read more

Lobster Place - Sushi bar - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

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First time visiting Chelsea Market & we loved it! Lobster Place was clean, spacious, with lots of seating, had friendly service & fresh tasty seafood. We loved everything we ordered: shrimp cocktail, lobster rolls, salmon roll, New England clam chowder & Manhattan clam chowder. read more

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I went because it was supposed to be a lobster roll spot, but the lobster roll was more ordinary than I expected, and the oysters were really delicious!!! Even though we ordered from the same place, the portions seemed different. It's best to order one of each first, try them, and then order a second serving of whichever you liked more--just the right amount. read more

Lobster Place - Lobster rolls and oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

Wow! I never knew this spot tucked inside of Chelsea Market offers omakase. From the outside it resembles a fish market, and maybe because of that the fish was so fresh and rich! This week they have different deals for each day of the week. Today was a $50 12 piece omakase and it did not disappoint! I have definitely paid more for lesser quality fish (unfortunately ). So this was def a steal. The deal came with all the nigiris on their menu besides the uni My first bite was the seared salmon belly (even though it was torched, it still melted in my mouth I was so shooked and impressed) I am def coming back even if they don't have the weekly specials. Def check it out! read more

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A bit overwhelmed walking in as there are several counters but after I asked someone who worked there what in the heck to do, it was pretty easy. Lol Just a quick bite for me in the sushi section with a chirashi bowl. Quick service and good quality fish! A little salty for my taste but still a tasty plate of food. read more

Lobster Place - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

A friend of mine brought me to Chelsea Market for the first time. After walking the Market, I said I wanted to try the oysters. While he went and got sushi, I got the oyster sampler which was one each of the dozen they had available today. They provided hot sauce (Tabasco?) and mignonette sauce. Loved the oysters although two were a bit salty for my liking. I would have liked to have a placement card so I could identify which was which. This would be particularly helpful if I had been inclined to order more. There was a size vs salinity chart which was interesting but not if I didn't know which I was tasting. Great atmosphere and service. We weren't rushed and were able to sit and visit a while. read more

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Of course the lobster is the star here, and they have everything you'd need including butter, gloves, lobster picks, and plenty of napkins! Today we tried the chowder and fish and chips and they were excellent! The fries were seasoned well and crispy. The chowder was filling and hit the spot for lunch. The service was quick, and it was relatively easy to get a table of four, although it took some waiting. The place is pretty clean, and there's a water station against the wall. read more

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We like to stop by when we're in the area. Tons of oysters and other fresh seafood options. Counter seating isn't the most comfortable but seats turn over fairly quickly. They want you to get in and get out. Nothing much to say about service. We've managed to fit a stroller by the stools. read more

Lobster Place - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

Been coming here every time I visit New York and it never fails. Fresh oysters while sitting at the counter with a glass of prosecco, perfection. Every time is a new experience and their selection is always changing for sure you will get the freshest oysters ever, also if you are lucky the scallops which are absolutely the best. read more

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I was looking for a good lobster roll and this one did not disappoint. A nice portion of lobster nice and buttery. It was delicious. The bisque was decent as well. I ate there and it was definitely a nice Saturday vibe. read more

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Casual takeaway seafood place. One section to order lobster and other seafood and another section dedicated to sushi. Sushi could be sit down in dedicated seating or you can take a seat in any of the open seating in the shop. Service was nice and efficient despite being crowded. Ordered one of the donburi - the Hokkaido don, which has salmon belly, ikura, ama ebi, squid, and uni over rice. The rice was cooked well and the seafood was very fresh tasting. Nothing was super fishy and even the uni wasn't overwhelmingly briny. Very solid raw seafood at a pretty decent price point. Definitely would come back again! read more

Lobster Place - Hokkaido-don, west coast IPA - Seafood Markets Near Me - New York, New York

This place is great for in and out dining. Just walk in grab a seat at the seafood bar and check off what you want with their menu! Honestly the food is great! My family and I had one big seafood plate to eat with lots of oysters and clams. They taste super fresh and yummy! The service is great too but it's mainly yourself doing the ordering. It very fast when getting your food too. The place overall has a nice seafood vibe. However sitting is a little tight. Overall pretty great place to stop and grab something to eat! read more

Been coming here for Many years. Freshest fish + lobsters brought down from Maine are awesome. A bit sad that they've slowly morohed from take out prepared sushi + fresh seafood to sort of sit down sushi + take out sandwiches etc. All are great. Their salmon burgers - Jonah's crab claws - anything lobster is the best. (Only rec Lobster salad $40 for a small container - not worth it - Jonas crab in containers def Worth $27). Def on the pricey sude even for the city. My salmon poke bowl yesterday was $20 seemed on the high side.... Their soups are great, dont forget to check out the fridges just before check out. Awesome sauces slaws salads etc!! I'll be back! read more