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Red Hook Lobster Pound

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220 reviews#32 of 3,567 Restaurants in Brooklyn$$ - $$$AmericanSeafoodGluten Free Options
284 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231-1236+1 718-858-7650WebsiteMenu
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4.5 220 reviews
#22 of 666 American in Brooklyn
#32 of 3,567 Restaurants in Brooklyn
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284 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231-1236
Red Hook
1.7 miles from SeaGlass Carousel at The Battery
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+1 718-858-7650
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LOBSTER ROLLS A LA CARTE
World Famous!
The Classic
Maine lobster meat tossed with a touch of mayo served on a split-top bun with shredded lettuce
The Tuscan
Maine lobster meat tossed in a basil vinaigrette served in a split-ton bun with mixed greens
$21.00
The Connecticut
A lobster pound favorite, as it should be served warm, it will be sent deconstructed with butter, buns, scallions, and paprika and instructions for the host on how to best serve.
$21.00
The BLT
Bacon, lobster, tomato, and chipotle mayo
$23.00
The Palmster
Our vegan roll, substituting hearts of palm for lobster.
$12.00
Shrimp Roll
Imagine a lobster roll--now swap that out for shrimp
$12.00
LOBSTER ROLL PACKS
All Packs Include Full-Size Rolls, Chips, Slaw, and Pickles
Cull Pack
(Serves 4-6) 6 Lobster Rolls of your choice
$140.00
Trawl Pack
(Serves 6-8) 8 Lobster Rolls of your choice plus Mac and Cheese
$250.00
Wharf Pack
(Serves 10-12) 12 Lobster Rolls of your choice, plus a Market Salad or Mac & Cheese
$350.00
DIY LOBSTER ROLL KITS
The perfect activity for the kids--or the adults who like to play with their food!
DIY Kits for Four
A kit for four = 1lb Maine Salad, Tuscan Salad, or Lobster Meat with Buns, Scallions, and Lettuce
Four Rolls $80.00
Six Rolls $120.00
Eight Rolls $160.00
NEW ENGLAND CLASSICS
Includes Crackers and Bibs, Corn & Potatoes
Lobster Dinner
Swimming-in-the-tank Fresh Maine Lobster (1.5lbs) served with butter
Per Person $38.00
The Poundster
(Serves 2) 1 lb snow crab legs, 1 lobster, andouille sausage, rock crab claws, clams, mussels, shrimp, and garlic-seasoned butter
$89.00
APP PLATTERS
Small bites for your cocktails
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Minimum order is 30 pieces
Per Piece Piece $3.50
Old Bay Peel and Eat Shrimp
Per Dozen Dozen $16.00
1/2 Chilled Lobster
Served with Tarragon Aioli (2 piece minimum) Market Price
MARKET SALADS
Full tray serves 25-30, Half tray serves 10-12
Caesar Salad
Full Tray $150.00
Half Tray $60.00
Chicken Full Tray $65.00
Chicken Half Tray $35.00
Shrimp Full Tray $105.00
Shrimp Half Tray $55.00
Lobster Full Tray $280.00
Lobster Half Tray $150.00
Chicken Cobb
Chicken, bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, egg, crispy onions, and avocado with blue cheese ranch dressing (Please inquire if you would like to replace the Chicken with Shrimp or Lobster)
Full Tray $180.00
Half Tray $80.00
Full Tray Shrimp $105.00
Half Tray Shrimp $55.00
Full Tray Lobster $280.00
Half Tray Lobster $150.00
Quinoa Tabbouleh
With mint, cucumber, and tomato
Full Tray $150.00
Half Tray $80.00
Full Tray Chicken $65.00
Half Tray Chicken $35.00
Full Tray Shrimp $105.00
Half Tray Shrimp $55.00
Full Tray Lobster $280.00
Half Tray Lobster $150.00
Honey-Roasted Carrots
With Pistachio
Full Tray $150.00
Half Tray $60.00
Charred Corn
Full Tray $150.00
Half Tray $60.00
Watermelon
With feta and mint
Full Tray $150.00
Half Tray $60.00
PLATTERS
Full Tray Serves 35-40, Half Tray Serves 15-20, Quarter Tray Serves 2-4
Mac & Cheese
Four Cheese Classic
Full Tray $150.00
Half Tray $50.00
Quarter Tray $16.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese
A Pound Favorite
Full Tray $360.00
Half Tray $120.00
Quarter Tray $26.00
Cole Slaw
Perfect picnic pairing
Full Tray $120.00
Half Tray $40.00
Quarter Tray $15.00
Potato Salad
No raisins--promise!
Full Tray $120.00
Half Tray $40.00
Quarter Tray $15.00
Cucumber Salad
With dill and Red Onion
Full Tray $120.00
Half Tray $40.00
Quarter Tray $15.00
SWEET EATS
Banana Mousse
Serves 2
$16.00
S'Mores Pudding
Serves 2
$16.00
Steve's Key Lime Pies
4-inch individual-sized pies
$8.00
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Sponsored by: Red Hook Lobster Pound

Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. One awesome Lobster Roll !!!
1. One awesome Lobster Roll !!!
"We can't remember a better Lobster roll !"
jsolo50_50
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2. Best Lobster in NYC
2. Best Lobster in NYC
"Quality/price just the best."
Giuditta A
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3. Great funky seafood restaurant
3. Great funky seafood restaurant
"Just go get a lobster roll and enjoy the experience"
Whyknott
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Serving fresh New England Seafood and the best crustacean in the nation. We are a family restaurant that has been internationally recognized as serving some of the best lobster south of Maine. We serve a full menu ranging from fresh fish specials, to the famous Hook Burger that has been lauded as one of the best in the city, to specialty frozen drinks and craft and local beer. We are family friendly and can host large groups. We are one block from the NYC Ferry stop in Red Hook and right next to the B 61 bus. In warmer weather we have outdoor tables that are pet friendly.
PRICE RANGE
$14 - $65
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
American, Seafood
FEATURES
Takeout, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Wine and Beer, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 6 days ago
A taste of Maine in New York!

This places serves an excellent lobster roll (almost as good as some of the lobster pounds in Maine) and lobster mac'n cheese. I was also impressed with the fact it serves Allagash White beer on tap, which is one of my favorites. I agree with...the poster that said the prices are high, even for lobster. My visit was pre-pandemic (unfortunately, I forgot to do a write-up at the time).More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed March 27, 2020 via mobile
Birthday pick me up

Since NYC is on PAUSE due to the coronavirus global pandemic, we are in town for my birthday instead of traveling. We've been preparing our own meals for weeks but decided to order out as a treat. We ordered our usual lobster rolls with Brussels...sprouts and everything turned out great. The fries were still hot and crunchy which I suspect means there is no traffic since so many people are at home. It's definitely not the same as visiting in person but we did enjoy it.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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SUSANP3728, Owner at Red Hook Lobster Pound, responded to this reviewResponded April 23, 2020

We feel honored to have been a part of your birthday celebrating, even if it was a little different this year! We hope we can all celebrate in person again soon!

Reviewed February 26, 2020 via mobile
We stopped here on a Saturday

We stopped here on a Saturday night and ordered to go while on our way back to Staten Island from spending time bowling in the the city. My husband and son went in and ordered to go and they were so nice and gave my...son a drink while they waited. We have been to burger and lobster and Luke’s lobster but this place really stood out. The lobster roll was delicious and the fries that came with it stood fresh 25min later. It was all worth every pennyMore

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 3, 2020
High prices for lobster

I've been here twice in the past year and, although the service is very pleasant, and the lobster fresh, the prices are high ($26 for a lobster roll - and the bun wasn't even toasted!!).More

Date of visit: May 2019
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SUSANP3728, Owner at Red Hook Lobster Pound, responded to this reviewResponded February 6, 2020

Lobster is super expensive, and we only buy the best. I am sorry you feel like it is overpriced but based on the market price, we feel that it is fair. (Also that price does include a pickle and a side). We do hope that...More

Reviewed December 28, 2019
Took the IKEA Ferry Out to Brooklyn for Lobster

We made an outing from Manhattan to Red Hook, Brooklyn by taking the IKEA Ferry from Pier 11 down on Wall Street. We walked about 15 blocks to Van Brunt to have lobsters at Red Hook Lobster Pound. We ordered the lobster boil and added...$10 for clams, mussels, shrimp and sausage. Very pleased--and really, there was more than enough food without the add-on. Very friendly family place. We went back to IKEA for dessert and took the ferry back to Manhattan. A very fun day. We returned after dark and enjoyed spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed December 6, 2019
Very varied menu very convenient for the Brooklyn cruise Terminal.

We met American friends here Lovely varied menu. scrubbed tables.Excellent Lobster. Nice atmosphere easy to talk there wheelchair friendly Nice staff.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed November 5, 2019 via mobile
Absolutely fabulous

Stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday evening. Had eaten here once before on a weekend night during summer when it was mobbed. Food is excellent Brussel sprouts are delish. Lobster rolls are the bomb but the seafood boil with lobster was even better! My...friend had crab stuffed lobster which she said was scrumptious. The service is great & loved that there weren’t many other patrons making it a relaxing wonderful meal.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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SUSANP3728, Owner at Red Hook Lobster Pound, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2019

Thank you so much for the very kind review! We're so thrilled that you had such a great experience here! We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed October 23, 2019
Best lobster I've ever tasted!

My husband found this restaurant before we travelled to New York and oh, how it was worth travelling to Brooklyn for, this amazing little gem of a place is a must visit. The staff are super lovely and the service was fab. The lobster rolls...are the nest I've ever tasted - we had the fried lobster and the lobster BLT. My son has the seafood pasta. All of the food was so fresh, tasty and moreish. I would highly recommend the Red Hook Lobster Pound.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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SUSANP3728, Owner at Red Hook Lobster Pound, responded to this reviewResponded October 24, 2019

We're so thrilled that you had a great time! We hope to see you on your next visit to New York!

Reviewed October 15, 2019
Excellent lobster dishes

We enjoyed the dishes we ordered from their outlet at the Smorgasburg park in Brooklyn. Service was prompt and prices were reasonable

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed October 14, 2019
Our first lobster (this trip)

This is a little out of the way place very near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. We had lunch here before we got on the boat for our cruise. There were 8 of us and we had a little bit of everything and all of it...was great. This is definitely a place worth trying.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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they substitute a lettuce wrap for bun if you want them to
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