Ed's Lobster Bar
(212) 343-3236
222 Lafayette St
New York,
NY
10012
40.722
-73.9974
Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Ed's Lobster Bar
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
The long narrow space fills up quickly with neighborhood seafood-seekers and followers of chef Ed McFarland, formerly of Pearl Oyster. The look is seaside-chic, with slate-colored walls, a white marble bar and a few more casual gestures like chalkboard menus. Bar seats are packed so tightly, you'll feel like you're actually on a ship.
The Food
The menu meshes boardwalk and upscale eatery preparations. The hefty lobster roll nearly justifies the dish's overexposed profile: The meat's sweet flavor registers through mayo and chive, and the bun's heavy buttering adds a homey heartiness. Less successful is the broiled lobster, its meat slightly stringy. Montauk bluefish gets a richly satisfying accompaniment of bacon-dotted cabbage, while crispy fried clams, bellies intact, bring to mind New England beach towns--even if their hefty sticker price doesn't. Strawberry rhubarb pie is fresh and tart enough to overcome a half-melted slab of Il Laboratorio gelato.
User Reviews
speakyourmind
June 09, 2009
reading the reviews, what are you people on, For lobster rolls there is only really one place...Marys fish camp, nothing else compares in the city, ed's lobster is alright dont get me wrong but very very dry and small.. and the same price as marys CHECK IT OUT
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ny2mi
April 19, 2009
as a long time NY-er (who has moved out of town) this is one of my favorite restaurants. I have been craving a lobster roll and when I visit next week I am definitely going to visit Ed's. Great atmosphere (even if it is a bit cramped). Never had a bad meal here. Worth every penny. Great wine recommendations. Love the marble bar and wainscotting.
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lmsnyc
March 22, 2009
We used to love it, but Ed's lobster has really deteriorated: prices have gone up and the quality of the food has gone down. There's not much to recommend it any more -- eating there is not a pleasant experience. The prices on the web menu need updating -- they don't reflect what the restaurant now charges. Value for $$$ is poor.
read full reviewThe Details on Ed's Lobster Bar
What to Drink:
If the $6 glass of Muscadet doesn't whet your whistle, skip the rest of the overpriced wine list and head straight to the beer--a $6 pint of Harpoon IPA goes better with lobster anyway.
Where to Sit:
If you can get there early enough, there are a handful of tables in a small back area, which provides a little more elbow room than the bar.
Look Good:
Though it's not advertised, the restaurant will sometimes take reservations for parties larger than six.
Lunch Spot:
The lunch menu replaces the whole lobster dishes with items like clam and oyster rolls.
Know Before You Go:
Prices vary, especially for lobster, based on market availability.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
