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The Lobster Club

Name: The Lobster Club
Address: 98 E. 53rd St, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 375-9003
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (377)

$50 and over

Japanese

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
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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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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
(212) 375-9003
Website
http://www.thelobsterclub.com/
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

Location
98 E. 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
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

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What 377 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

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The Lobster Club, housed in the iconic Seagram Building, offers a vibrant experience with its "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing, good food" and "lavish ambiance." While some find the menu overwhelming, highlights include the "wagyu sando" and "remarkable sushi and poke." Service is consistently praised as "incredibly helpful and friendly," making it a memorable dining destination.

377 Reviews

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Kathryn VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent!!!! I will definitely be back!
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Kelly VIP
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Beautiful bar, great music playing and everything taste delicious!
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Alex
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , great service and friendly staff. I will definitely go again.
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Karla
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely try our favorite, the wagyu sando but overall everything was great! Service was excellent too.
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Tre VIP
New York City14 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
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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Steven
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on March 22, 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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gspiritom
Panama3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 21, 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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Guendalina
South Italy3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 18, 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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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 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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Mac VIP
Idaho17 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 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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The Lobster Club is rated 4.8 stars by 377 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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

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Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Park Avenue
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.thelobsterclub.com/
Phone number
(212) 375-9003
Private party facilities
The Lobster Club offers private events for groups of 10 - 150! For more information, please email us at events@majorfood.com

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