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Luke's Lobster Finally Makes it Official on Fifth
Wednesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:49AM 
It was a little over a year ago when Luke's Lobster, one of the city's most popular spots for lobster rolls, first told me that they were planning on opening a location in the neighborhood, and seven months since they confirmed that they were heading to 237 5th Avenue, between Berkeley and Carroll. Little to no work has actually taken place inside the space since then, however, leading some to believe that the deal had fallen through, but now the plywood has come down and Luke's-branded construction paper has gone up in the windows.
A rep for the company told me a couple months ago that the holdup was due to permitting issues, much like the ones that plagued Calexico (which still doesn't have a liquor license), and that as soon as the permits went through the buildout could take as little as a month. Last night he confirmed for me that the papers are indeed all in order, and that an opening date will be set soon.
Photo via Jay S.
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Reader Comments (8)
They will have stiff competition from the GC Oyster Bar. Do we seriously need TWO places to get a lobster roll in the same neighborhood? My mind tells me no.
You are nuts Big Bird. GC is empty and will be closed within a year and Luke's will be jam packed with a line to get in the door.
GC Oyster Bar is completely mediocre and overpriced. This is a very welcome addition to the hood.
I actually like Red Hook Lobster Pound roll better.
Ed, I'M nuts???? Who is selling more lobster rolls I ask you? Luke's isn't even open yet! lol lol lol
I have a little trouble paying $15 for four ounces of lobster meat and two ounces of mayo. Then again, it's a "lobster roll" and like all other "must-have foods", New Yorkers will pay through the nose to be able to Instagram their sandwiches before they eat them.
Anyone who takes fresh lobster and ruins it with a hot dog roll and mayo is a criminal IMHO
What's Instagram? Can you eat it?