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    Luke's Lobster Downtown Crossing

    4.3 (602 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Soup, Sandwiches
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    LUKE'S LOBSTER DOWNTOWN CROSSING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Lobster roll
    Payton H.

    A great spot to get more affordable and delicious lobster rolls. It's fast-casual style with some seating inside. I got the 4oz lobster roll served warm. It came with your choice of kettle chips and assorted drinks. The lobster was plump, fresh, and juicy. I loved how buttery the roll was. There was a perfect amount of mayo and seasoning to complement but not overpower the lobster. I also tried the shrimp roll, which was tasty but came with very small shrimps.

    Maine Lobster Roll
    Mike C.

    Had the lobster roll. The bread was delicious but the lobster was served cold. Don't know if this normal but felt it should be warm.

    Mary C.

    Good counter service. The place is packed. Try to avoid lunch rush as the seating is limited. Cozy place. Ordered the lobster roll and clam chowder. Both were okay. It came with chips and drinks.

    Where they source their seafood
    Kaia B.

    I came to Boston with the intention of trying a lobster roll and this place did not disappoint. I'm from Long Island NY, and usually lobster rolls at seafood restaurants cost in the neighborhood of $40, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that their 14 oz. roll was only $28. On the wall they also have the specific source of the day which is cool. Yesterday I had lobster from Port Hood, Canada. It came stuffed full of chilled lobster meat, soaked in lemony butter on a toasted buttery bun. I devoured the whole thing in like two minutes- it was heavenly!!! The meat was so sweet and decadent, and the spices they sprinkled on top complimented the whole sandwich perfectly. I was delighted to find that they have a few locations in New York City as well... didn't realize they'd spread out so much! Will definitely be visiting my local Luke's Lobster again this summer!!!

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    Haneen S.

    Skip the lobster rolls at Quincy Market...Luke's Lobster Downtown Crossing is on another level. The lobster roll was outstanding: fresh, light, and perfectly balanced with just a hint of zest. Not overly buttery like the ones you'll find at tourist traps, you can truly taste the freshness of the lobster. The pieces were generous and meaty, and the flavor was absolutely out of this world. I'm not usually a crab fan, but I tried their crab roll as well and was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious. The space itself is small but very clean, with fast and efficient service. I highly recommend Luke's Lobster. Hands down, the best lobster roll I've ever had.

    Lobster, Crab, Shrimp Flight and In House Lemonade
    Tyler T.

    I order the shrimp, crab, and lobster roll flight! The sandwiches were small, but tasted very good! All three were chilled and tasted fresh Boston seafood! The meal came with your choice of drink and chips! I was pleasantly surprised to see that their drink options were in-house sodas and lemonade! I paired the rolls with a crunch sea salt and vinegar chip making a great lunch for right around $30. The ambiance was small but clean and comfortable! The location is fantastic being in the heart of downtown boston and very walkable to many hotels, and shopping. I would highly recommend Luke's Lobster to locals and travelers!

    Lobster roll chowder chips pickle blueberry soda
    Chris C.

    Luke's Lobster / Boston, MA - 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. All that and blueberry soda!!!

    Two half's- best lobster roll ever
    Jacob S.

    Imer was awesome. This guy is so passionate about what he does. He walked us through the menu and made sure we had ordered just what we needed. I heard about Luke's lobster through Jacob Knowles YouTube channel. I'm glad I got a chance to try it. The atmosphere is great, and the food is amazing. Just the right bite for a quick lunch while touring Boston. We'll definitely be back!

    Lobster Roll - Select (6oz)

    Best Lobster Roll, hands down!! Just the right balance of butter, mayo and seasoning with a ton of meat on a perfectly toasted bun! Absolutely delish!!

    Lobster Roll

    Yum! I ordered the meal (shown below) and it came to just shy of $50. I think the experience was definitely with the $50. The lobster was amazing and while I had previously not been a fan of clam chowder, this one was so good! The blueberry soda was definitely the move as well. Not a ton of room inside, but other than that, Luke's was great!

    Lobster rolls sampler: truffle butter, spicy, regular and clam chowder
    Lori I.

    The gluten free roll is the best GF bread I have ever eaten in the last 20yrs. The lobster bisque was also gluten free, which was a treat because usually there's flour in soups for thickening. I got the crab roll on GF bun, which was excellent especially dipped in the bisque...and we also ordered the lobster roll sampler with clam chowder. All our meals came with chips and a drink. This place was our first stop, I hope we come back soon!

    Lobster roll flight with three flavours (lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle utter).

    Boston, MA - came here to try lobster rolls. I chose the lobster roll flight combo which included three flavours (lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter) on a toasted buttered bun. The lobster meat was tender and delicious. Honestly, the flavours were very mild so I couldn't really taste the flavours. Still, I enjoyed the meal. This included a bag of chips and a drink for $42 US. Restaurant is small with limited seating and was quite busy around 5:30pm. I would consider this meal to be quite pricey since earlier in the day I had a delicious large lobster roll at James Cook & Co which was $40.99 that had almost double the amount of lobster meat but no chips or drink (see my review there). I would definitely prefer more lobster meat if both have the same sweet tender meat!

    Lobster roll flight
    Arpita S.

    Tried this spot while visiting Boston and absolutely loved their food. I tried their lobster roll flight that had shrimp, lobster and crab and it was so delicious and flavorful. I wish I had another one for home. Service was pretty quick, got the food within 10 mins of ordering. They have some seating space inside and overall a very casual ambiance.

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    Absolutely delicious lobster roll! Toasted bun loaded with lobster and butter that melts in your mouth. Well worth the price!

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    Ask the Community - Luke's Lobster Downtown Crossing

    Is this take out only or is there a place to eat there?

    Although somewhat limited, there is definitely seating inside!

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    Santouka Back Bay

    4.1(851 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Back Bay
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    There is a steady line here even when they open. The space is small and you can be seated with…read moreother people. The waitress was really nice and very knowledgeable. There seems to be a lot of take out so if you're at a nearby hotel, it would be easy to order and take it back. TONKOTSU KARA MISO RAMEN - Very tasty with a little spice, the ramen noodles seem fresh. BARA TORO CHA-SYU - pork cheek - very good and very worth the extra money to add it on. The flavor is fantastic and they put it on the side so it doesn't overcook. NEGI NAMBAN - Our favorite of the two bowls ordered. The menu says to beware of the spice, but it is not bad. I added the chili oil that was on the counter. I was very happy with my order and would order this Ramen again. We got a side of the marinated hard boiled egg, cooked perfectly and it was great. We ordered the regular sized bowl and we were both very full and ready for a walk. There was another ramen bowl that was on a limited time menu, but we didn't see it so maybe next time.

    Fair warning-- this is a small restaurant in newbury street so there tends to be a line. There are…read more3 outdoor tables with umbrellas on top. My friend and I got seated at the table because the group of 4 weren't all present. I ordered the Shio (salt) ramen here years ago and felt like it was on the saltier side so this time I tried their Miso. The difference between a small and medium is 1 piece of cha siu. Unfortunately, rather than cha siu it felt more like braised pork belly-- it wasn't tender nor melt in your mouth but it was rather fatty and chewy. Due to the aforementioned line, we did feel kind of rushed since two servers kept coming by our table and asking if we were ready/finished when we were still eating. While I did enjoy my experience of dinner here, I'm not sure if I would recommend Santouka as a "must have" ramen place in the area.

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    Soup Shack - Brookline - Black Tonkotsu

    Soup Shack - Brookline

    4.5(248 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Loved the Thai tea and yellow curry with shrimp! It's a sweet coconut curry and just spicy enough…read morefor me! The service was good and fast and the food came out piping hot. The music they were playing also had great energy and I loved it.

    Went to Soup Shack with some friends because I was craving ramen and this place did not disappoint…read more Everything was so flavorful, fresh and comforting. Such a good spot for a cozy filling meal. STEAMED CHICKEN GYOZA Soft tender and packed with a juicy chicken filling. The wrapper had the perfect bite and dipping it in the ginger sauce made it even better. A great starter. FRIED PORK GYOZA Crispy outside juicy inside and so flavorful. The pork filling was seasoned well and the crunch made each bite so satisfying. These were gone instantly. DAC BIET A rich beef broth loaded with rare steak brisket tripe tendon and meatballs. So much flavor and such a generous portion. Comforting, savory and the kind of bowl that warms you instantly. MI WONTON Light clean and comforting. The wontons were stuffed generously and the broth was flavorful without feeling heavy. A great balance to the richer bowls we ordered. SPICY MISO BEEF STEW This was incredible. Spicy miso broth with tender slow cooked beef and all the toppings. The spice level actually enhanced the flavor instead of overpowering it. Deep savory and so satisfying. TAN TAN MEN One of my favorites. Spicy creamy broth with ground pork bok choy and bean sprouts layered over chewy noodles. Rich bold and full of flavor in every bite. We also added marinated soft boiled eggs to our ramen and they were perfect. Soft jammy and full of flavor. Highly recommend adding one to any bowl. Overall Soup Shack really hit my craving. Everything tasted fresh portions were generous and the spicy bowls had so much depth. Loved this visit and will definitely be back.

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    Area Four

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi•Kendall Square/MIT
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    Area 4 is well worth the hype! Great pizza, attentive service, and plenty of outdoor seating to…read moreenjoy your food on a nice summer day. My go-tos are the mushroom pie and clam pie, both of which are super flavorful and made with high-quality ingredients. They pair really well with the shaved brussel sprout salad, which may be the perfect salad in my eyes: thinly shaved brussel sprouts, crunchy roasted hazelnuts, and slices of parmesan cheese. Not too saucy but extremely refreshing!

    I just had a disappointing pizza experience at Area 4 (rated 4.4, one of the highest in the area)…read more My sister even said she preferred dining hall food, and we both agreed that Domino's was better. The service was poor from the start. The waitress told us we would be seated at the bar. She rolled her eyes and appeared visibly annoyed when I asked if it was okay that my sister was under 21. She said it was fine as long as we didn't order drinks, then seated us at the bar. We were only given drink menus. When the bartender came over to take our order, I had to ask for a food menu myself. Our seating was also uncomfortable. We were placed right next to the bar/server station. My sister got splashed when drinks were being opened, and servers repeatedly bumped into her chair while passing. We ordered the Carnivore pizza. The pizza itself was quite salty. The dough was decent, but not impressive. I kept trying to convince myself it was good, but it fell short. Pizza: 3/5 Service: 2/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Would I return? No. Overall, I was surprised by the 4.4 rating. My expectations were much higher based on the reviews.

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    Saltie Girl - The World Is Your Oyster

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    4.2(2.8k reviews)
    1.1 mi•Back Bay
    •$$$

    Well, all the hype turned out to be accurate. From start to finish, we had such a wonderful time…read more My husband and I got reservations for 6 inside and were immediately seated. The decor is really cute and all the staff we interacted with were great. I got my first lobster roll (hot) with their fries. It was everything I dreamed of! So much lobster meat and just the right amount of butter. A squeeze of lemon really made everything pop. And the fries were excellent too-- I was going to ask for vinegar for mine but they were perfect plain. My husband got the lobster pasta and completely wolfed it down so I assume he liked it... I got a Sauvignon blanc which was kind of meh (no fault of the restaurant) and my husband got a cider. We were beat at the end and didn't get dessert. I highly recommend stopping here if you get a chance. 10/10 Well, all the hype turned out to be accurate. From start to finish, we had such a wonderful time. My husband and I got reservations for 6 inside and were immediately seated. The decor is really cute and all the staff we interacted with were great. I got my first lobster roll (hot) with their fries. It was everything I dreamed of! So much lobster meat and just the right amount of butter. A squeeze of lemon really made everything pop. And the fries were excellent too-- I was going to ask for vinegar for mine but they were perfect plain. My husband got the lobster pasta and completely wolfed it down so I assume he liked it... I got a Sauvignon blanc which was kind of meh (no fault of the restaurant) and my husband got a cider. We were beat at the end and didn't get dessert. I highly recommend stopping here if you get a chance. 10/10

    Great food, waitstaff, ambience (outdoors. on a gorgeous day!!) We had just been to see the…read moreElephants on Comm mall and we got hungry...Great salad,,,Wonderful mussels and... a warm chocolate chip cookie. Missed some ice cream, but did nothing to downplay a lovely meal.

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