Red Hook Lobster Pound

Best Crustacean in the Nation! We're your NYC hook-up for fresh Maine lobsters, lobster rolls, lobster BLTs, chowdah & more. Visit our store and dining area in Red Hook, track down Big Red (our lobster shack on wheels), or find us at pop up markets like the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg.

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  • Phone

    (718) 858-7650

  • Website

    redhooklobster.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

284 Van Brunt St (btwn Verona St & Visitation Pl) Brooklyn , NY 11231 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 171


Keywords:

maine style connecticut style casual good for groups french fries potato salad trendy lemonade good for a quick meal sandwiches great value picnics key lime pie biking outdoor seating banana pudding cole slaw buns roses corn
Morgan McKee

What else would you get besides the rolls? Go Connecticut style ... butter poached, served warm without any unnecessary mayo . Roll is toasty & buttery and you will leave full after one of these babies!

Risa

Must eat: Lobster dinner w potato salad , cole slaw , & corn on cob and/or Maine-style lobster roll . 15min walk from IKEA. Take IKEA ferry over from Pier 11 in city--it's free on weekends!

Michael Chang

Craving a lobster roll , but can't make it to Maine? You won't be disappointed with the Maine (house-made mayo ) or Connecticut (butter) lobster rolls made with a 1/4 lb of fresh knuckle and claw meat!

Phill

The lobster rolls were amazing plus we shared some fried pickles that were made just right! RHLP is the perfect low-key, good beer , great food, small-seaside-town-like place to enjoy with friends.

Jeff Pelletier

Lobster , Salmon , Oysters . ALL the choices are excellent, and the staff is truly attentive to your needs. If I could give this place an 11, I would. Don’t forget the Wednesday Lobster fest.

Jen Mosh

Greatest Lobster Rolls on the planet!The Mac&Cheese is to die 4! Lobster Cheese fries FANTASTIC!! Peel&Eat Shrimp AMAZING!The menu is great you can’t go wrong with anything!Love this place!!

CITY GRIT

The feeling you get diving into the Steamed Lobster Dinner at the indoor picnic tables at the OG location is magical! Also, order the Maine Lobster Roll , too! No one will judge you!

Elevine Berge

Tuscan lobster roll was amazing! Fresh and wonderfully mmmmm. Sweet potato fries and lemonade also spot on. Great casual vibe in the next door dining area.

Javier Martinez

Really nice place, amazing vibes. Fresh good food. Very family friendly definitely coming back

C R

Best seafood in the city !! I didn't think I would like lobster rolls , but these guys surprised me. Really great, casual ambience and service. Plus the chowder , which sucks elsewhere, is pretty tasty.

PureWow

Choose between the Maine- and Connecticut-style rolls at this cult-favorite New York establishment. Word on the street is it sells up to 5,000 rolls on a good summer day. Read more

Aaron Batchelder

If you're a party of 2 The Poundster is the way to go. I'd suggest opting for a side of Slaw and Potato Salad . There isn't much with The Poundster that isn't meat.

Lisa

Summertime (so they say), so go for the DIY kit, your favorite bubbles & create your own oasis. Great Value even 1/2 kit (at least 4). Perfect for picnic , beach or apt terrace . #lobsterroll

Jesse Bagels

Classy spot , great atmosphere. Lobster roll was small for the $, even the LBLT option. Small but inspired cocktail menu . Overall, nice experience, 7/10

Village Voice

Village Voice is proud to welcome Red Hook Lobster Pound to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest! http://bit.ly/1cRzdNV. Try some of Maine's freshest Lobsters right here here in New York!

Mullica Zudsiri

I love the Connecticut but my husband enjoyed the fried Lobster Roll surprisingly.

Johnny Tito

Connecticut roll with sweet potato fries was fantastic. Super freaky mirrors in the bathroom !!!!

Serious Eats

Get the Maine-style lobster roll and ask for it with no lettuce if you don't like roughage on your roll. One of the best in the city .

Lyndsey Matthews

This is my favorite lobster roll in the city--and they've added a new dining room area so there's a little more ambiance now. But you can always take it down to the waterfront for a picnic .

Melissa Yu

Lobster BLT roll, lot aster mac&cheese & fried oyster rockefeller — do it all. Also, can't go wrong with $12 pitchers ????

Marc Mayer

The lobster is great. The bathroom in the back has three lawn chairs facing the toilet in case you feel like performing a soliloquy.

Serra C

Try Connecticut rool (absolutely not over cooked), fried pickles and banana pudding ( Texas style and perfect)

Marc Schneeberger

Lobster rolls are good in here, not my favourite but a good option in red hook. I would rather prefer luke’s lobsters if getting lobster rolls in a fast food manner! But still enjoyable!

Karan Tamhane

This place has the best lobster roll ever! My favorite is the Maine style . Tons of fresh lobster meat, on a perfectly grilled roll with a touch of mayo .

Port Lau

Lobster roll is a must get! Definitely get a lobster mac and cheese on the side! There's no such thing as too full when it comes to lobster !

Rachel W.

Lobster rolls , lemonade (some of the best in NYC), and the potato salad are all super legit. Love their new expanded menu.

Shelly

The best thing is Lobster week, this year 9/19-25, when a 1.5 lb lobster dinner with corn and potatoes is only $25! Beer & Rose , $5.

Tasting Table

Try the Maine-style lobster roll , highlighting fresh lobster lightly seasoned with homemade mayo and a touch of lemon , served on a split J.J. Nissen bun . A contender in our 2012 Lobster Roll Rumble: Read more

Michael Pagan

Fried oysters were amazing, the Connecticut lobster rolls and the funnel cake were all amazing!!

Daniel Benetti

Lobster dinner here was exactly what it should be, steamed hard-shelled lobster from Maine, corn on the cob, potatoes , a little slaw . Perf.

Lisa

Check their nightly deals. How about Lobster 2 for 1 Wednesday? Party space available. Bar , pretty well stocked selection. Try Lobster + Bacon = O.M.G!!!

Dina

Best lobster roll in NY and it's $16. Grilled bun with perfecly cooked chunks of freshly made lobster . A new location is coming to Bowery.

Michael Anthony

Perfect. Bartenders , food, drinks, options, everything. Must do in BK

E Alix

Bikers: they have a few benches outside if you'd rather eat by your bike . Also, the lobster roll is a refreshing, light meal if you're on a long ride.

Steve LeVine

Lobster , of course. My wife thought the chicken sandwich was also good.

New York Habitat

The freshest of fresh. This casual Red Hook spot has one of the best lobster rolls in the city . Get one with a bag of chips and the blueberry soda . Yum!

NYC Pride

Lobster rolls , shrimp rolls , chowdah? Great! Lobster BLT or Lobster Mac and Cheese ? Even better! Their NY Lobster Truck is our pick for "Best Food Truck ." Read more

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Best Lobster Roll I had in NYC so far.

Anna Boffetta

Incredible lobster citrus salad , great produce, chill vibes

Eva Drago

Best lobsters around. One of the few spots around where you can buy fantastic, fresh lobster at a reasonable price.

Nick Kov

The bloody Mary’s are fantastic. The lobster rolls must be what heaven tastes like

amNewYork

Because sometimes we need to have a lobster roll at inconvenient hours, we love that Red Hook Lobster Pound sells their signature lobster salad and packages of J.J. Nissen buns from Maine to go.

Daniel McDonough

Some of the best French fries I've ever had. Seasoned with salt and pepper .

hello_emily

Go on Wednesday for the $25 lobster dinner and $1 oysters before 7pm ????

NearSay NYC

Bib not required to chow down on one of their Connecticut style lobster rolls . Just lobster and butter! Pure deliciousness from the buttered, crunchy bun to the thick and hearty helpings of lobster .

jake furst

from Sixpoint, walk 2 blocks west to Van Brunt and then meander north on Red Hook's "main drag." At the Lobster Pound, grab a lobster roll to go and then check out the next Tip on this list for furthe

Mary Jasen

Best lobster roll ever, blueberry funnel cake with vanilla ice cream so good. Excellent service by Crystal I think her name is.

Fodor's Travel

For a taste of Maine in Brooklyn, head to the Red Hook Lobster Pound, where legendary lobster rolls are served with just a touch of mayo . Read more

Erika Perzi

Lobster insanity. Connecticut and New England rolls are the best; fried pickles are the best I ever had.

Chanel Luu

Get the classic lobster roll . Cobb salad with lobster is huge

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