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Lobster Place

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"I went to chelsea market thinking i was going to get something from amy's bread for breakfast but ended up having a freshly steamed lobster and..."

Tracey Seto

"It's a staple stop for me and it never disappoints. Freshest seafood and the oysters are always on point, with a very knowledgeable..."

Chris LaCasse

"The best lobster bisque ever! The lobster roll was ok, a bit small for its price. I would definitely go back to maybe try something..."

Paola Cesana

"Incredible selection of amazingly fresh seafood. Probably the best in the City. Not only can you shop for dinner, you can sit down and eat it..."

Robert Ungaro

"For what it is, it’s fabulous! Beautifully steamed lobster and a beer! Reasonably priced too. �� What else could you ask for!..."

Noelene Bott

"Lovely place, in love with seafood. Excelent sushi bar. In general i was un the paradaise of good food in Chelsea..."

Elizabeth Feliz

"I love seafood and this place has it all. Fresh from beginning to end. Love..."

Scharlyn Sarina Pagan

"Tasty lobster and exciting place to be visited! Great!..."

Elisa Cogotti

"If you like lobster is a great place to go in Chelsea Market NY,delicious.I went with my family had a wonderful..."

Guillo Zam.

"The best sashimi ever !!!!! Best sushi � simply the best seafood in New York..."

Alejandra Wolf

"I can't speak to the food but I can speak to the folks that own and operate this place. Nice as they can be. I installed all of the column and wall..."

CJ Hughes

"Un lugar maravilloso. Un mercado en toda la extensión de la palabra, pero 'fancy'. Me recordó los mercados mexicanos y el mercado La boqueria; una..."

Andres Vazquez

"AMAZING! The food and everything about it was absolutely..."

Tim Brown

"The food is fabulous and the staff are friendly. Great selection of..."

Chris Basnicki

"Great place and very good food.The Crablegs are..."

Christopher Bischof

"I'm from Philadelphia and some of the time we simply drive up to NYC to come here as it were. The lobster is so crisp and very yummy. I wish there..."

Yash Sharma

"Comi a melhor lagosta da minha vida. Espaço espectacular ontem há todo o tipo de peixes, lagostas, ostras, Sushi...etc. a lagosta come se de pé e..."

Patricia Sievert

"Seafood heaven with a laid back atmosphere and good prices. U pick up your seafood and they cook it for you (lobster) or clean it/cut it (oyster and..."

Nayla

"Pricey, but FreshThe place was busy and there was a ton of seafood variety. I'm not sure how people can justify paying some of their prices..."

Aditi

"Thr Lobster House in Chelsea Market is where all of your seafood dreams come true. The fresh oysters are f#$@*%ing amazing and has ruined any other..."

Hungry Hungry Hippo

"Simple! Big! Fresh! Delicious! Blown away by the 3.5pound lobster！ only 80dollars！ besides lobster there are lots of other seafood choices!..."

Dalin Wang

"Ça fait plusieurs années que je vais à New York et je n'avais jamais mis les pieds au Chelsea Market. Le marché existe depuis 20 ans. J'ai adoré..."

Orchidee153

"This was a great fun place in Chelsea Market! The lobster roll was fresh and tasty. I also had the bay girlies that were hot and spicy. Next time I..."

J.J.C.

"Lobster Place is where you'll find a variety of seafood in the one shop. There's sections dedicated to oysters, lobsters, chowder, sushi and sashimi..."

Just Another Foodie

"Best sushi in NYC , super adorable and tastes so fresh. Highly recommend the butter fish , great service fast and in easy in the heart of Chelsea..."

Emma Siobhan Gallagher

"An open layout restaurant at Chelsea Market, where you can see and eat all the fresh seafood/sushi/sashimi. The lobster roll we take was fresh,..."

Tuga78

"I dined here a few times, once at the Lobster bar and twice at the sushi bar. Lobster Place was high on my to do list for NYC and it did not..."

Andrew Kelly

"The Lobster Place at Chelsea Market is one of it's major attractions. Who doesn't like seafood? Everywhere there are people devouring fresh lobsters,..."

Seby Singh

"Totally love the place! So many options to choose from, they all looks good, impossible to try them all. Opted for the C&P Galley, got a crab cake..."

Manz

"Absolutely fantastic experience at this restaurant at Chelsea Market. Tried the lobster bisque and the lobster roll, and both were fresh, packed in a..."

Devina Divecha

"We had lunch here today and we decided really well.The fish was fresh , the salmon was tender and incredibly delicate.The two dishes we..."

Francy Cat

"In Chelsea Market this place is fantastic for Oysters lovers.I asked for a selection of 6 Duxbury,Broadwater,Kumamoto,Flying Point,Moon Rise (from..."

Sandri

"OMG the lobster roll here is amazing!!! Even though it's a bit pricey at $17.50, comes with chips and a pickle it is definitely worth it! I could eat..."

Neltron

"Open layout where you can see all the fresh seafood!!! Extensive selection of different type of oysters and fresh seafood ready to serve! Made to..."

C

"Some of the best sushi I have ever had was while sitting at the sushi bar in this place. The salmon, tuna belly and uni were faultless. They also had..."

Joy

"Love this place! Love that it's in Chelsea market, love the layout of the place and all the delicious food packed in there to feast on!I..."

Foodbook

"Lindo, muy tipico. Comimos bien y sabroso. Caro, pero... Que no es caro si es fresco?. Un must. Muy lleno, cosmopolita, sin mucho espacio para..."

Saul Valdes

"Tucked away in the heart of the meatpacking district in New York hid the best lobster I’ve ever had. The Lobster Place located in the Chelsea..."

Em

"The lobster roll is OK. Not as good as I remember a few years ago when I went for the first time. The lobster bisque was wonderful. My husband got..."

Vanessa Burrell

"I have ordered a 2.5 lbs lobster and served with lemon and oil on a plastic plate. Price is acceptable compared to a luxury restaurant but i amnot..."

Oytun Pinar

"For a seafood marketplace Lobster Place is spotlessly clean, and considering that lobsters here are half the prices of lobsters where I'm from in..."

Jackieboy

"Great place for fresh seafood or sushi/sashimi, especially great oyster variety and of course lobster by pound. One of the best lobster bisque in the..."

Yuliya Po

"Incredible Seafood Market. If you’re a lover of seafood this place is like heaven, not that I know what heaven is like because I’ve never been, I..."

IMONGRY

"Newly renovated space featuring steamed fresh lobster at a great price, in addition to sushi and a full fresh fish..."

Lori Kushner

"Will write a full review aft.... One of the things I tried to do during my time to NYC is to try as much lobster roll/sandwich as much as possible...."

Purdey

"Great Clam Chowder. This place is great. All kinds of fresh seafood! The New England Clam Chowder and shrimp cocktail was so good. I'm definetly..."

Sean Gordy

"Fresh Quality Seafood in a Clean Environment. Lobster Place is spotlessly clean and neatly ordered. It is a seafood market that doubles as an eatery...."

Charles Harkins

"Love it! Delicious fresh lobsters and sushi rolls!! Must visit if you love your..."

Ilovefood

"When you visit Chelsea Market, it’s difficult not to notice its huge seafood market. Their selection of seafood is mind boggling! Not only can you..."

Allermanger

"Believe it or not, Chelsea Market was an alternate destination after I (barely) missed the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the David Zwirner Gallery... It..."

Goodeatsfinder

"The Chelsea Markets had become a bit of a default position during our two week stay in the area, so we decided to head back to the markets and see if..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"You excitedly splatter lemon juice over the evidence, pluck up that juicy claw and dab it with some butter..."

Inquisire

"This is an amazing building which takes up a whole block and was formerly the Nabisco factory. It now houses 35 stores/food outlets. It was a..."

The Food Judge

" I knew what I wanted for lunch, so we made a beeline for The Lobster Place. This is a popular spot not only for the prepared foods, but also buying..."

Expat Gourmand

"Ok, so everyone knows that The Lobster Place has a killa lobster roll, but not everyone knows that they kill it at other sandwiches, soups, salads,..."

Newbie Foodies

"I am the worst Jew ever I love all things treif-that means anything not kosher. Bacon, shrimp, cheeseburgers, ...you name it, i will eat it! But the..."

Fritosandfoiegras

"The Lobster Place has been serving New York fresh Maine coast Lobsters since 1974 when they started making runs to Portland from its original..."

Katy Watts

"2 years ago when we were first in New York returning from our year in Colombia, we found Chelsea Market and loved it. It was relatively unfrequented..."

Mzungu

"We ate dinner at The Lobster Place. The Lobster Place was a large seafood market with all kinds of sea life for sale. Lobsters were included in this..."

Watch Me Eat

"So this place is a restaurant and a seafood market all in one. Honestly how much more fresh can seafood get when it's going from the market which is..."

Nalin Dadarwala

"The Lobster Place inside Chelsea Market is a seafood haven that never disappoints. The freshness and deliciousness of their seafood is truly..."

Lysa Price

"This is a nice seafood restaurant that splits the place into different sections for various types of foods. There is a sushi section, a..."

C Neon

"Delicious. Expensive. Worth it. There’s nothing fussy about this place, and that’s what I really loved. Easy, chill vibe with drinks and oysters..."

Jakob W. Plummer

"What a gorgeous selection of pristine quality seafood and bi-valves and fair value too. Place can get pretty busy and noisy. Friendly, knowledgeable..."

Charles Yu

"I am a fan of the lobster place. A lot of fresh open oysters can be eaten here. I used to come here for the lobster in the back but recently have..."

Don Lui

"Playing as tourist, ordered lobsta (Boston accent) roll and oysters… let me warn you ahead, it wasn’t cheap! 3 lobsta rolls, fried fish & shrimp..."

Ty L

"This was amazing ! I'm a seafood lover, so it was right up my ally. We fot the lobster roll combo, with manhatten chowder and side of slaw. Very..."

Dasha DAcosta-Johnson

"A spacious place with a whole raw seafood bar. There are a variety types of cold water oysters, ranging from grand to petit, salty to sweet and they..."

Thuc Anh Tran

"Each counter has its own specialities and you order and pay at each one. We had some oysters at the raw bar and then a lobster roll at the hot food..."

Kalliana Kong

"Nice place in Chelsea Market offering a variety of sea food. We only tried the lobster roll which was really good but lacked a bit of balance in..."

Yas

"Came here for some quick sushi and raw oysters and man oh man was everything sublime! Highly recommended for any fish..."

D L

"The service was pretty good and relatively fast (keep in mind, it was around 6:30pm). The seafood in the middle island was decently priced but..."

Grace Li

"I had a great evening at Lobster Place 🦞 I passed by Lobster Place several times in the past, while at Chelsea Market, not realizing what a gem..."

Ted Weitz

"Oh man, this is perfect place to have some deliciously fresh seafood. Never had oysters before and this place just made me want them. Shrimp was so..."

Angry Pete

"Lobster Place is a hidden gem. They have donburis, which are very delicious and inexpensive. Their maki rolls are also..."

Greg Tam

"Awesome lunch spot. The Toro was amazing. Service provided was spot on. I was asked several times if I needed anything. The rainbow roll was so so...."

Michael Chastain

"5 stars for everything in there The lobster roll is the one you have to eat Raw bar has a lot of oysters that are came from different places and..."

ChingYu Chen

Morimoto

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"Came here after wanting to taste Morimoto’s cooking for many years, and it was absolutely worth it. Unbelievable flavours, textures and..."

Harshit Oberoi

"What can I say. Beautiful. Real “city vibe”. From the music to the cuisine. The “ Iron Chief” . Does not disappoint. The Morimoto..."

Pepper

"Morimoto is fine dining place in greenwich village .you are going to love sushi and this place and I loved to coming here again and..."

Ankit Malik

"We came for an early dinner. Service was excellent and so was the food. We did the Omakase with the wine and sake pairings. Although all the food was..."

Aanchal Vij

"Obsessed ! I can never go to NYC without dropping by. I actually got yo meet chef Morimoto once😀Try their tuna pizza thing...it sounds..."

Foodfinder

"The first thing I wanted to do when I arrived in New York City (NYC) was eat - fortunate enough to have been to NYC a few times before, I knew what..."

On The Chopping Board

"What can I say - I love this place and Chef Morimoto is a class act. Started tonight with the hamache and caviar, then a tasting of nigiri and..."

Brian

"Incredible omakase. Savoured every bite. The sashimi appetizer, uni/oyster/foie gras, nigiri, and surf and turf were the standouts for me. Gorgeous..."

Naoki_art

"The crab roll and duck duck duck were my favorites. Reasonable pricing for a good and elegant meal. Great ambiance (you should definitely see the..."

Emine

"Awesome place for a lunch date. Of course the sushi was great, but what blew me away was the dessert. I am not a fan of coffee nor green tea, but..."

Foodbook

"Iron Chef Morimoto has forever changed the way i view Sushi serving restaurants. I consider myself a sushi connoisseur and my love for sushi has..."

Foodzilla Www.foodzilla.net.in

"The best sushi I've ever had. Loved the hydrangea martini and buffalo shrimp appetizer. Service was great. We sat at the bar which was better lit and..."

Rebecca Sherrill McKee

"The service and food knowledge the staff had was exceptional. There are dishes they make table side which is always a great experience. Not quite the..."

Stacy Landers

"Two words: Iron Chef. Marvelous location, the interior design is breathtaking. Their rolls are so tasty and consistent, and the crispy rock shrimps..."

Joelle S

"This is a special place for special occasions.There is not a single element in this place thats out of place.The decor, lighting,..."

Ravi Kiran Arepalli

"Excellent Asian meal. I did not try the renowned sushi here on my recent visit.I did start with clam miso soup, and that was flavorful and..."

Realtanya4

"Decided to splurge on dinner and ended up at Morimoto at Chelsea NYC. Ordered the multi course Morimoto omakase.If this is fine Japanese..."

Sam

"Fantastic experience! Love the food. Would..."

Food Guru

"Happy. The food was delicious and the service was great. I would come back to this..."

Mocha8990

"NYC's Best - Hand's Down. This is, by far, the best restaurant in NYC. Amazing service; we've had the tasting menu twice now - and it's always a..."

Ms_luckygirl

"Toro Tartare... end of message.. This location was stunning and the service was great. Some of the food was just average including some of the rolls..."

Purdey

"We ate at this restaurant for the first time... We had a pleasant experience! Great food, good service and very hip atmosphere! We will definitely..."

Brennan Rudd

"Amazing food, disservice, and atmosphere! One of my favorite memories with my boyfriend was our dinner date..."

Melbell

"I think that this place is good food wise, good taste and it is a pleasure to watch the sushi chefs at work, this is where the joy ends the decor is..."

CoutureChef

"Morimoto NYC: Good. Philly: Much Better. Having eaten at both spots, I emphatically prefer the Philadelphia location. It's quieter and more relaxing...."

BritGirl4444

"Pretty good japanese food (not the best I had though) but awesome presentation for the tartar and saki! I'm from Vancouver, BC, Canada so we are..."

Soupmistress

"Toro Tartare. Delicious. I tried it in Tokyo for the first time and loved it some much we had to have it again in New..."

Ilovefood

"Most memorable dining experience ever. My wife and I are huge Iron Chef fans, and when we decided to go to NYC for a long weekend last fall, I could..."

Crimson1

"A unique meal, but the price renders it only for special occassions to the average Joe. I had been a fan of Morimoto and had been yearning to try his..."

Pascalle

"Best meal I've had in MY LIFE. Me and my girlfriends did the 7 course tasting menu. Every single thing was amazing. The toro tartar and the fois gras..."

Jenny

"ONE OF BEST SUSHI SPOTS IN NYC!. I've been a fan of Masaharu Morimoto since I began watching the original "Iron Chef" many years ago! And I have had..."

Anthony

"I was dancing in my seat. Grade: A+For my birthday this year, my lovely wife got me something very special--reservations to Morimoto in New..."

Mark

"Went last nigh and had a fabulous meal. If you are not into communal tables ask for your own table when making a res. Calamari salad a must. Beef..."

Jneum

"Woah, this place is GREAT!. The best food...."

Yea NH

"Phenomenal, an experience. From the decor, the service and of course the food. Morimoto was one of the best culinary experiences. Every bite was..."

ExplorationFood

"Great night out. Had an awesome meal with my mate to end our trip to new York. The food was great we had the chefs menu and the food tasted great. I..."

David Hanlin

"My favourite Iron Chef. Worth EVERY penny!!Morimoto doesn't disappoint! First of all, the restaurant is this impressive work of art. It's..."

BJ G.

"Excellent food, service, and ambiance. The fish (raw and cooked) was prepared to perfection. Great experience..."

Mm

"Go with the chef's selection. Great sushi - let the experts guide your decision. Make reservations in..."

Amber Armstrong

"Innovative and delightful!. Fresh and innovative. Every bite delightful, comlex flavors that were out of this world. Affordable,..."

NYCmama

"Beyond expectation. I didn't know I could like cooked fish that much...and my friend didn't know she could like raw fish that..."

Proceleena

"Never fails to wow me. THE BEST SUSHI EXPERIENCE IN NYC....AND MAYBE THE EAST COASTWe always spend a lot of money here and never feel like..."

Kathy Patalsky

"Great experience. Morimoto has a nice decor, very modern, interesting and clean. We had to have a reservation to eat here. We were seated right away..."

Destiny J

"Morimoto is prototypical New York; trendy, packed, loud, but above all else, good. In fact, it's actually phenomenal, which I was shocked to find..."

The Sushi Legend

"Photo credit – Yelp Iron Chef Cuisine Reigns Supreme! Having dined at Morimoto in NYC on a few separate occasions I must admit to having a rocking..."

The Regular Guy NYC

"The burrata itself was made with tofu skin. It was a fantastic dish: very fresh, the burrata was heavenly creamy and paired perfectly with the..."

I Just Want To Eat

"Morimoto is a very famous Iron Chef from Iron Chef (Japan) and Iron Chef America. He has opened up various restaurant all across the world. When I..."

Foodology.ca

"The room was beautiful, the service was excellent, and the food was so darn delicious I am drooling as I type. Although it isn't cheap, the prices..."

Fritosandfoiegras

"Nelson @ Chelsea Market: Chelsea Market is also the location of Food network and also the location of Iron Chef Morimoto's restaurant. The interior..."

BiteMe

"The Special Omakase Bar is an area where Chef Masaharu Morimoto himself prepares your food while you look on. It's amazing to see such a master at..."

Feisty Foodie

"Loved the design , the service and the presentation. Most of the portions we're really tasty.we came during the restaurant week so it was definitely..."

Anton B.

"The food and service is what you expect from a fine dining place. We did the 8 course tasting menu which was so fun. If you are looking for a unique..."

Chelsea Gillespie

"This was a surprised anniversary dinner. It was by far the most amazing dining experience. The staff was attentive and helpful. The restaurant..."

Dee Dang

"You really do get what you pay for. It's pretty amazing and fresh food. The carpaccio salad was the best I have had. Soft shell crab was too salty..."

Nathalie Defrenne

"Came here during the restaurant week. Got a reservation and was served promptly. I got a chicken meatball, black cod and a sesame dessert for $42...."

Tian G

"The foods are fantastic!!! A bit pricey, but it’s still acceptable. We tried the omakase, and there were no regrets. Every course are so good and..."

Dan

"If you're a fan of Morimoto Masaharu then this is a must for you. I suggest the Omakase so you get a little of everything. Tuna Pizza and Shrimp..."

Eric San José

"Very nice decor, good service, and the food is good. Unfortunately for the prices they charge here, just good isn't a great deal. Admittedly I went..."

Ros B

"We were three to dine a Sunday evening in November 2018. I started with Braised Daikon. Delicious. My husband started with 2 x 3 sushi selections..."

LR HR

"This is hard to review. I did Omakaee. The food was EXCELLENT!! But the price was very high. I know there is a premium for the name and location,..."

Jason Pankow

"The food was absolutely amazing. The seasonal sashimi and the main course was well presented and very delicious; we ordered the "Surf and Turf" and..."

Klarrizze Posadas

"Fantastic food! Beautiful ambiance! Fantastic service! Definitely a must go whenever in New York City! I had been to other Morimoto restaurants but..."

Luciano Miranda

"My family and I were sightseeing in NYC and could not find a single restaurant that could take us. As a last ditch effort we called Morimoto's and..."

Daniel Louie

"The service and food were great, but you would expect that from a NYC restaurant with an Iron Chef's name on it. I was the most impressed with the..."

Zach Lewis

"Food was absolutely delicious, though it's expensive and portions are small. I had high expectations coming in and was not disappointed. We went for..."

Matthew DiGiacomo

"This is a 3.5 star rating, which was rounded up: Reservations are rarely necessary at Morimoto, where the food is of good, but ordinary quality, and..."

A A

"Some of the best food I've ever had. Went for restaurant week but quality did not suffer. Strongly recommend the black cod (not pictured) and the..."

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