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!! read more

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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. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Chips and drink that come with the lobster roll flight - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Seafood Roll Flight - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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! read more

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Takeout/delivery. Order mix up. Was supposed to be gluten free, but the bun looked normal/ non-gluten free. Was too scared to eat it. Clam chowder and drink never came. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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! read more

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On a hunt for breakfast on Sunday after finding long lines everywhere we stumbled on Luke's, near the hotel and not too busy for the time. Forget breakfast and let's go for the staple of Boston. Amazing lobster roll with plenty of meat and crispy but not overdone bread, clam chowder and a surprisingly extra gingery ginger brew. Not too many choices on the menu (enough though) and this is the key, keep it simple and consistent. Rustic dining room, first come first serve seating. Loved it read more

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! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Gluten free lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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Perfect place for trying lobster rolls first time . They have rolls flight which have 3 small rolls. Lobster, shrimp and crab. I liked shrimp one best. Parking is available outside on street. It can be tight as it is busy area. read more

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Came here for lunch around 2pm on a Monday, got the lobster roll flight , warmed, for $41. Comes with chips and a self-chosen drink from the fridge (got the Lukes lemonade) Pros: - rolls come out very quickly less than a few minutes - lots of seating available , less crowded than some touristy locations - DELICIOUS FRESH LOBSTER - that is super well seasoned. My favorite was the truffle butter flavor. Very generous with the lobster and good protein to bun ratio here. - I like that the menu is limited but with lots of options of sizing (from 4oz to 8 oz) and flights allow you to try a variety if you like - clean bathroom - comes with free pickle - again, delicious lobster. - casual but clean - quick professional service Cons: - did get a small bit of shell in one of our rolls but we chose to accept that probably meant it was super freshly prepared lol 10/10 would come again read more

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Uncle Luke has done it! Fresh lobster, crab, and shrimp. The bread was perfectly toasted and the ingredients were fresh. I'll definitely be back here soon! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Flight - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very good! Casual, small spot with counter service. It does take some time for them to prepare the food and the line does get long. The food was tasty. I wanted my roll warmed but it would have taken another 10-15 minutes so I opted for it cold. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Someone told me this was the best place for a lobster roll. After my disappointment from the other night I was hoping it was. Small place near the hotel. I don't know if they had the back door open or the AC on but I was freezing! Staff were young kids and were super friendly. I ordered the 6oz roll, hit with extra butter. If I knew they had a kids size, 2oz I think, I would have gotten that. It came with chips and a drink. They did not have fountain drinks and I think the drinks were local cause I'd never heard or seen any of the brands they had. I opted for Root Beer always a safe choice, I think. The roll was crisped just right and the lobster was nicely warmed. I wasn't too keen on the seasoning that was added but believe me I ate it lol. I would try it again. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - 6oz hot lobster roll with chips and a root beer. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Staff was super friendly and helpful. From the guy who took our order and shared his favorites to help us decide, to the woman making our rolls who went above and beyond. She overheard that my husband and I were sharing, so she cut everything in half and split our order onto two plates. Phenomenal service. The lobster roll was really good and the meat tasted super fresh. We got it "Luke's Way," served cold with mayo and a drizzle of hot butter, which was actually delicious. That said, I preferred the crab roll. I'll admit I might be biased since I grew up eating blue crab in Maryland all summer. It's definitely pricey for what it is, but you're in the middle of Boston ordering lobster, so it's pretty much what you'd expect. Would definitely recommend if you're in Back Bay looking for a quick bite and craving a lobster roll, but don't sleep on the crab roll! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - 1/2 4oz lobster roll (Luke's way) and 1/2 4oz crab roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One Lobster roll (6oz) and a small lobster bisque will set you back $50!!! I had to sneak it in one more time before we left, I told my family I was going shopping on Newbury, but I actually came here. I had my first lobster roll in the downtown crossing location and had to try this location too. Luke's is the only gluten free lobster roll I found, and it is the BEST fluffy buttery gluten free bread I've ever had. I think the downtown crossing GF bread was slightly better (it was the way it was buttered/prepared), but the lobster roll I had here was also 10/10. The lobster bisque was also 10/10. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Gluten free lobster roll 6oz - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

came here to try the famous lobster roll flight! The flight is such a fun concept coming with three flavors - lemon butter, hot honey, and truffle. The buns were toasty and buttery and the lobster is served cold. I thought each were good, not the best I have ever had, and the stand out was definitely the hot honey. The sweet and savory combo combined with the little chili kick was delicious. Each roll in the flight was smaller than i expected - i think the three together were probably the size of one standard roll. Definitely a fun experience and cool to try lobster rolls with other flavors. Luke's is casual order at the counter and sit down place and has a cute fishermans aesthetic. Service was nice and fast! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Took an order to-go, pretty straightforward although it felt like everything was an extra charge... I mean, c'mon, $0.25 for a pickle? That should just go with the $30 crab roll or lobster roll with soup you just bought... honestly. Crab rolls are better. Clam chowder is excellent, nice and thick and creamy. Definitely a treat, but expensive for a day-to-day meal. Street parking outside, valet at the hotel across the street, or some parking lots (wasn't sure if public parking, but didn't look simple). read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Crab roll - 4oz. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Before leaving town I wanted to indulge in one more lobster roll and this buttery goodness hit the spot. It's interesting on this roll you pick the ounces of lobster that you want so it can be a small or large roll on a buttery bun. Even the small one I ordered was stuffed nicely. Definitely a good spot for the lobster roll fix. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place set the bar for lobster roll. Bread was soft and fresh. Every bite of lobster was delish... if I didn't have a marathon to run I'd be eating all my meals here every day. read more

Walking in, you know this place is legit! From the sign on the wall that tells you where the seafood is sourced from to the VIP wall of Lobsta Mobsta customers. This tiny little fast restaurant by far has one of the best lobster rolls I've ever eaten! As well as a phenomenal authentic New England clam chowder with real clam in it! The parking can be a little difficult, street parking only, although there is a garage nearby, it is definitely worth it! Do not let that deter you! do yourself and pop on in for the best of Boston flavor! read more

I tried the lobster roll (regular 4oz) and enjoyed it but I didn't love the spice mix they sprinkle on top. I would go back and try the flight and skip the spice topping! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good lobster roll - I just wished they served it hot by default. If you don't ask, you will probably get the roll toasted and hot with cold lobster which is Meh! The lobster roll was nevertheless tasty! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place for rolls. I like that Luke's sticks to just a few things. The rolls are expensive but I thought worth it. I am not a lobster guy, so I loved the fact that there is a crab roll on the menu. The crab was fresh and good, and the roll soft and buttery. I also got a cup of clam chowder, which was also good. Nice, clean place with some fun decoration. The service was helpful, and really fast. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Crab Roll and cup of clam chowder. Great! - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We stopped by here for dinner specifically to try the cold lobster rolls. We ordered their 6oz lobster roll and the lobster roll flight combos, which included a bag of chips and a choice of drink from their refrigerator. The rolls were decent, with sufficient dressing and butter, but the spicy lobster one was by far the best! The 6oz roll needed more seasoning. However, they were generous with the lobster meat, even on the 2oz flight rolls. A couple of downsides: 1) We weren't offered the pickle, and our receipt was printed with "no pickle" on our orders even though we weren't actually asked. For the total price we paid, a pickle would have been great. 2) There was limited seating in odd configurations. We found a 2-seat table by the window and laid down our menus, only for a student to take our table. We had no choice but to separate a small table from a 4-seat table, and as a result, were uncomfortably close to the family next to us. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

- Chowder 4.5 - Lobster Roll 4.75 - Atmosphere 4 Chowder is thick and very flavorful with lotsa' fresh clams and right amount of potato and some corn. Excellent. Excellent Lobster roll. Split top griddled hot dog bun, and tons of fresh lightly dressed lobster. Points off for no celery, cause I like celery in my roll. Also there a distinct Old Bay seasoning taste to the rolls which I personally enjoy but some might not. But honesty almost perfect. Also wish chips were included (update may 2025 - chips and pickle now included) Cuute modern nautical but not "ye old fish shack" space and best of all Maine Root blueberry soda A very decent urban lobster roll experience. read more

Delicious!! I tried the lobster roll sampler trio and each one was so good. I think the lemon butter was my favorite! Clean and casual spot with quick service. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Lobster roll sampler - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A fun way to enjoy lobster rolls - Luke's Lobster was recommended by many people on my trip to Boston so I wanted to stop by. I was curious to try the crab rolls, which I loved MORE than the lobster roll! Ordered the lobster & crab roll Luke's way (mayo, butter, lemon) and it was perfectly seasoned - not too heavy on the flavors. The buttered roll was sooo delicious and make sure to dip in the clam chowder. Clam chowder is classic, with more potatoes than clams...but def order as part of the combo set. It's a fast casual type restaurant - you order and pick your chips/drink, servers were friendly and restaurant is chill and open! Lots of solo diners hopping in for lunch, and I enjoyed the solo experience! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - crab and lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Super easy lobster roll spot near Newbury! This little restaurant serves only a couple dishes, specializing in lobster rolls. They also have crab and shrimp rolls which we tried, all soooo delicious! If you want to try multiple rolls, they have options for that, such as the crab/lobster/shrimp plate. I think that was super worth it due to the variety and easy to finish bites. We also tried the hotdog, which honestly was great due to their buttered and crispy bun bread. The service was fast and we got our order rather quickly. I loved this little place and will be back if I ever crave lobster rolls again! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The lobster and crab rolls here are SPOT ON with seasoning, taste, texture, and butteriness of the roll. I was worried that the crab roll might be a bit too salty, but the seasoning was fantastic. The lobster was not rubbery at all and had the perfect texture. Personally, I thought that $28 for a 4 oz lobster roll was a lot, but to be fair, it seems like most places in Boston charge around that price. The rolls also come with a bag of chips and a drink. Service was quick. I'd most definitely come back here again. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Crab roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Lobster, lobster and lobster. We couldn't get enough. The sample was the way to go, 3 sandwiches each with different flavors. I loved the truffle butter and the lemon butter the most. We ordered them cold but next time I would like to try them warm. Luke's is a quick place to grab a great bite to eat. Just order at the counter and shortly later they call your name. The lobster is delicious, large pieces - tasty and amazing. The clam chowder was lite on clams and the broth wasn't thick and rich but more diluted. We sat looking outside watching people walking by. read more

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Food came out pretty quick. Prices were a little too high. I like my lobster rolls, hot and buttery however, for some reason, the bread was hot and buttery, but the lobster was very cold. I wasn't a big fan of that. However, the lobster was delicious and the lobster roll ended up being really good. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a fun, casual place where you order and find a table yourself. The lobster roll was super duper fresh. I highly recommend the combo so you can get a scrumptious meal. Everything came out very fast. The clam chowder was not the best I've had but it was still tasty. Overall I just wish there were more places to sit. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Lobster roll combo and Mexicane Cola - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is great. The lobster roll flight is fantastic and the clam chowder is delicious. Very friendly staff too! read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Lobster roll flight with clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is THE place for a lobster roll. Crab and lobster is all they do here and they do it VERY well. With their delicious toasted bread, lemon butter, mayo and a generous helping of lobster meat, it's simply the best!!! It's a small little place so might not be the best for big groups but it is nicely decorated and even lists where their seafood came from that day. Service was super quick, with the food coming out less than 10 minutes from ordering. Highly recommend for your first lobster roll! read more

I tried the lobster roll flight it came with some chips and a drink for 41 dollars. The lobster rolls on the ends 10/10. I didn't care for the hot honey one much but it wasn't the worst thing I've had so I'll give it like a 7/10.. The restaurant was nice and it was pretty quiet. The service was great and everyone was nice. I wanted to try some other things but I was only in town for a short time. But when I'm in the Boston area again I will come back here. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Luke's does one thing and it does it very well - lobster, crab and shrimp rolls served with chips, you grab a bag, and soda, some of which are pretty unusual. They also have clam chowder and lobster bisque. The lobster roll, which comes in three sizes, is served on a toasted brioche roll. The lobster was very fresh, cold, tasty and the sauces complimented it well. The lobster bisque was a bit disappointing because the bottom of the bowl had a different flavor than the top. No one told me to stir it. Well priced for what you get. While there's a various options so, for example, you can taste more seafood in 2 oz portions. While there's a tablet for ordering, it was a slower time, so the staff just walked me through the options. Once you order, you select your chips and soda and wait to be served. The setting is informal with a much needed container of napkins on each table. The decor has a beach shack feel, simple, almost fast food like ambiance. Once finished, you divide up your trash for recycling. Very much worth trying! Very good informal meal. Just if you get the lobster bisque, stir it. read more

I'm not a huge fan of expensive seafood and I'll go to have seafood at a restaurant because my partner likes it and I try to be a good sport. But - oh my goodness - Luke's has my attention. We came here the other evening and I was so happy and satisfied with the meal - even when I got the bill! We started with soup - one clam chowder $6for a cup) and one lobster bisque ($12 for a bowl). Both were rich, creamy and delicious, with small bits of fish in most spoonfuls. Then the lobster. My partner got the 6 oz lobster roll with lemon butter and I got the lobster roll "flight". The lobster was perfect in taste and texture. The bun is simple, but has its own flavor/texture that is good on its own and also combines well with the juicy and tasty lobster. Each of the three rolls in the flight includes 2 ounces of meat. I was surprised how satisfying and filling the flight was. Of the three varieties in the flight (lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter), I didn't get much from the truffle butter. The lemon butter was great and the spicy honey butter was outstanding. Both the lobster roll and the lobster roll flight come with chips and a drink. We also got a side of poppyseed slaw, which was delish. The restaurant is not fancy. You order at a counter and then find seats at one of the tables. read more

Luke's Lobster Back Bay - Lobster flight with clam chowder. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food is great! Very hearty lobster seasoned amazingly. Paired with a warm bowl of clam chowder on a rainy Boston day is a very satisfying meal. The ambiance is completely dead inside. There's no music and even though the place was pretty packed, it felt like I was eating with a restaurant full of mimes. It was a little unnerving. A little music can go a long way. The food excels but the ambiance is needing some life! read more

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