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09/07/2026
Our shacks are open today for all summer send offs!🦞
09/06/2026
Back to school on F/V Sea Sisters 📚 Poppy has learned a lot this summer on the back of lobster boats! We hope everyone learned a little something cool about lobstering from the coolest lobsterman on Casco Bay! 🦞
09/03/2026
PSA 🗣️ No shade to fall, but summer forever at Luke’s
08/30/2026
Did you know that egg bearing female lobsters are protected by the Maine lobster fishery? Every one that’s found in a trap gets a v-notch added to her tail so the next fishermen who catches her knows she is a mom and has to throw her back to protect the broad stock. It’s one of the many sustainability practices that Maine lobstermen do to ensure the future of the fishery.
This year, Poppy is participating in the Maine Lobstermen's Association Billion Egg Challenge! The goal is to reach 1 billion little baby lobster protected by reporting all your v-notches. Poppy’s got nearly 10 momma lobsters so far which is thousands of baby lobsters protected!
08/28/2026
HEY, MIDWESTERN SEAFOOD LOVERS👋
You can now find us in Meijer! Seafood you can trust even in the landlock states 😉
08/20/2026
New characters unlocked🧜♀️
It’s not called F/V Sea Sisters for nothing! Meet Banks and Hadley, Poppy’s younger sisters, who tagged along to haul traps on a stunning summer evening on Casco Bay. It really is a family affair around here!
08/18/2026
A little about Lift All Boats🦞
Luke’s helped found Lift All Boats (which is now a 501c3 nonprofit) in 2022 with just 4 students. The program has since grown to support more than 30 students! Providing access and education to the working waterfront is a critical part of the future of Maine’s lobster fishery. Learn more at liftallboatsmaine.org.
08/09/2026
Three generations, one haul, and $127 🥹 Poppy sold her first catch to her grandfather, Jeff (aka Jefe), who has been in the lobster industry for decades. You can still find him grading lobsters and talking shop on Portland Pier to this day. Also apparently Poppy wants to be lobsterman AND hotelier 🤷♀️
08/05/2026
Kinda chic in a Maine way 🦞
07/31/2026
Book a one-way ticket to lobster roll heaven 🦞 Our lobster roll flight has three delicious butters to keep things fresh!
Available at your local Luke’s Lobster shack 😎
07/29/2026
Mini Lobster Cake caption: Reclaiming real, wild-caught lobster in the grocery store 🦞
Our mini lobster cakes are available at Costcos in the Northeast for a bit longer so get ‘em while you can!
07/26/2026
She’s a keepah! 🦞 Poppy is back on Casco Bay pulling up the 10 traps she set last week. And just wait til you see trap 5 👀
07/24/2026
It’s not just an aesthetic to us. It’s where all of our passion and knowledge for lobster and seafood comes from. It’s where we grew up, where we live, and it’s what we love.
You may know Luke’s because of our restaurant outside of Pike Place Market in Seattle or because you find us Whole Foods Market but our roots and family (and headquarters!) are here in Maine. And we work everyday to try to bring a little slice of all of this to you all 🦞
03/16/2022
Luke’s Lobster shacks across the country are hiring! We’re a company committed to the well-being of our team, our community, and the environment, and we’re looking for others to join our crew to be a part of the highest-scoring B Corp Certified restaurant group in America! View open positions & apply: https://bit.ly/36nasgS
09/08/2021
National Lobster Day is on September 25, but since it’s our favorite day we’re celebrating lobster all month long! Stop by our Upper East Side shack to party with our crew and feast on lobster rolls galore. If you can’t make it to the shack, check out our weekly promos on Luke’s Online Market to ship lobster nationwide and host your own lobster party. To extend the party, we’re hosting a sweepstakes to win FREE lobster for a year. Enter to win at the shack or on our website!
https://lukeslobster.com/pages/national-lobster-day
04/16/2020
While we're temporarily closed, we're looking forward to reopening in a few weeks when it's safer for our team. Until then, be sure to check out our online shop to get sustainable seafood delivered right to your door!
https://lukeslobster.getbento.com/shop-lukes/
03/19/2020
At this time, we are still open for delivery (contactless option available), “curbside” takeout, and offering our DIY Lobster Roll Kits to make right at home. Make sure to stay tuned in to our page, Luke's Lobster, and our Instagram, for more information. Let us bring a little (contactless) Maine joy into your life.
01/13/2020
Our location is closed for lunch today, 1/13 for some renovations. Check us out for dinner or visit one of our other NYC shacks to get your lobster fix this afternoon!
Address
242 E. 81st Street
New York, NY
10028
To get to the seafood restaurant on E. 81 Street Street in New York, there are a few options for public transport. You can take the subway and get off at the 77th St station which is closest to the restaurant. Alternatively, you can take buses that stop nearby such as the M79 or M1.
For those driving, East 81st Street is a one-way street so you will need to approach from Lexington Avenue. There is limited street parking available but there are also several parking garages nearby such as Metropolitan Parking on E. 82nd St or SP+ Parking on E. 83rd St.
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What people say
Seafood restaurants are known for their fresh and flavorful dishes that transport you to the ocean with every bite. And if you're looking for a seafood restaurant that truly delivers on taste and quality, look no further than Luke's Lobster on E. 81st Street in New York.
At Luke's Lobster, they pride themselves on their commitment to sustainability and best-in-class seafood. Their fast-casual, counter-style lobster shack offers a menu that is both simple and delicious, featuring Maine-style lobster rolls, crab rolls, shrimp rolls, clam chowder, and more.
But what really sets Luke's Lobster apart is the quality of their ingredients. They source their seafood directly from fishermen who use sustainable practices to ensure the health of our oceans for generations to come. And it shows in every dish they serve.
Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a delicious meal, Luke's Lobster is the perfect destination. So head over to E. 81st Street and experience the taste of the ocean at this amazing seafood restaurant.
