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The Lobster Club, New York, NY
The Lobster Club, New York, NY
The Lobster Club, New York, NY
The Lobster Club, New York, NY
The Lobster Club, New York, NY
Award-winning

The Lobster Club

4.7
4.7
373 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
The Lobster Club, a Japanese Brasserie by Major Food Group, is a fixture within Midtown Manhattan's iconic Seagram Building. Designed by architect Peter Marino in collaboration with MFG, the dynamic space reflects an outstanding – perhaps extravagant - interpretation of Japanese cuisine. Using classic techniques like tempura, gyoza, yakitori and robata, along with a focus on Teppanyaki and Sushi, The Lobster Club sources fish directly from Tokyo's Tsukiji market to ensure the highest level of quality. Everything on the menu is designed to be shared, encouraging a spirit of informal fun.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Lobster Club offers private events for groups of 10 - 150! For more information, please email us at events@majorfood.com
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    Park Avenue
  • Parking details
    52nd Street between Park and Lexington
  • Public transit
    6 Train at 51st Street, E/M at 52nd Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 373 people are saying

The Lobster Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Innovative

  • New York City

    Hot spot

  • New York City

    Great for fine wines

  • Manhattan

    Innovative

  • Manhattan

    Hot spot

  • Manhattan

    Great for fine wines

  • Manhattan

    Good for special occasions

  • Manhattan

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lobster Club offers a striking ambiance with a "lavish" and "stylish" atmosphere, perfect for date nights. Guests praise the "incredible" food, especially the Wagyu and lobster dumplings, and "excellent" service. While some find it "overpriced," the unique menu and "artful dining space" create a memorable experience worth exploring.
373 Reviews
  1. Tre VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The space is striking and beautifully designed. The menu feels somehow intriguing but also, over assorted and slightly overwhelming. I think it could do with some editing/streamlining. The food was good and nicely presented but not noteworthy. Pricing felt bloated and near excessive for what was ultimately presented. A nice overall experience but not worth the price. I probably wouldn't return or recommend it other than for cocktails and light bites.

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  2. Steven VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Located within the iconic Seagram Building—an architectural gem of modernism—the Lobster Club impresses with its wonderfully preserved retro interiors that transport you right back to the stylish flair of the ‘80s. While I’ve visited before, this time around, apart from the phenomenal chilled wasabi lobster, the food unfortunately fell short of expectations and was disappointingly subpar. However, our night was genuinely brightened by Sari, our joyful, humorous, and utterly delightful server, whose warmth and personality truly made the evening memorable. She’s the reason I’m writing this review, and I’d return just for her fantastic service!

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  3. gspiritom

    Panama3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service, awesome bar, food was incredible and unique, but quite an expensive dinner though.

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  4. Guendalina

    South Italy3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    70s vibes Excellent wine list Top meat and sushi Especially liked the background music

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been here twice. Food is on a bit salty side but overall very tasty. Especially we loved Wagyu with variety of sauce presentation that always makes the whole meal feel special. However, we can not give 5 stars for the ambiance because they still allow some people with everyday sneakers and baseball hats that is absolutely out of their dress code policy. We, as customers, check our appearance before going in order to respect the policy and not to ruin entire ambiance and experiences for not only ourselves but for other customers dining in the restaurant however, we feel being not fully respected when we see multiple people dining there with baseball hats on. In the summer, we even saw family with short pants and flip flops, though they appeared obviously wealthy casually dining here spending $$$$ on a normal day but, totally was running the atmosphere, and the restaurant allows it.

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  6. Mac

    Boise17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service Perfect place in midtown for lunch and dinner

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  7. jahn

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. All dishes are to share. Study the menu before you go. Wait staff were very knowledgeable. Expensive but worthy

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  8. Yummy VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious!

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  9. Lucila

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing , good food, lavish ambiance , gentle service

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  10. Alexandra

    Los Angeles309 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and the tomahawk was spectacular. Great sushi and poke was sublime

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The Lobster Club is rated 4.7 stars by 373 OpenTable diners.

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98 E. 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Park Avenue
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    52nd Street between Park and Lexington
  • Public transit
    6 Train at 51st Street, E/M at 52nd Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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