Brooklyn has 16 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Fish Tales, El Pingüino, Maison Premiere. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
All 16Rolls & sandwichesWhole & grilledShacks & poundsRaw bars
Editor's pick
BROOKLYN · BEST IN CITY
Crab House Brooklyn
4.6 ★ · 1,059 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Brooklyn — a local favourite by review volume."
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Fish Tales
Court Street · seafood restaurant
★4.7462$$ – $$$
Crab House Brooklyn
Surf Avenue · seafood spot
★4.61,059$$ – $$$
Mermaid's Garden
Vanderbilt Avenue · seafood spot
★4.6122$$ – $$$
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El Pingüino
Greenpoint Avenue · seafood spot
★4.7226$$ – $$$
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Maison Premiere
Bedford Avenue · seafood spot
★4.62,084$$ – $$$
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Rare
Surf Avenue · seafood spot
★4.6163$$ – $$$
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Carroll Gardens Fish Market
Court Street · seafood restaurant
★4.5109$$ – $$$
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Gertrude's
Carlton Avenue · seafood spot
★4.4472$$ – $$$
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Royal Seafood
Ocean Parkway · seafood restaurant
★4.4222$$ – $$$
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Randazzo's Clam Bar
Emmons Avenue · raw bar
★4.32,901$$ – $$$
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Clemente's Maryland Crab House
Emmons Avenue · seafood spot
★4.31,541$$ – $$$
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The Crabby Shack
Franklin Avenue · lobster shack
★4.31,452$$ – $$$
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Gage & Tollner
Fulton Street · seafood spot
★4.31,352$$ – $$$
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Hook and Reel
Surf Avenue · seafood spot
★4.3644$$ – $$$
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E & C Fish Market & Seafood
Broadway · seafood restaurant
★4.1228$$ – $$$
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Crab Du Jour
Avenue Z · seafood spot
★4157$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 16 spots
1Fish TalesCourt Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.7 · 462$$ – $$$2Crab House BrooklynSurf Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 1,059$$ – $$$3Mermaid's GardenVanderbilt Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 122$$ – $$$4El PingüinoGreenpoint Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.7 · 226$$ – $$$5Maison PremiereBedford Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 2,084$$ – $$$6RareSurf Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 163$$ – $$$7Carroll Gardens Fish MarketCourt Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.5 · 109$$ – $$$8Gertrude'sCarlton Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 472$$ – $$$9Royal SeafoodOcean Parkway · seafood restaurant★ 4.4 · 222$$ – $$$10Randazzo's Clam BarEmmons Avenue · raw bar★ 4.3 · 2,901$$ – $$$11Clemente's Maryland Crab HouseEmmons Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 1,541$$ – $$$12The Crabby ShackFranklin Avenue · lobster shack★ 4.3 · 1,452$$ – $$$13Gage & TollnerFulton Street · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 1,352$$ – $$$14Hook and ReelSurf Avenue · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 644$$ – $$$15E & C Fish Market & SeafoodBroadway · seafood restaurant★ 4.1 · 228$$ – $$$16Crab Du JourAvenue Z · seafood spot★ 4 · 157$$ – $$$
Brooklyn & lobster
Brooklyn's lobster runs through greater New York — from Montauk, a fishing village since the 1880s whose catch once rode the railroad to the Fulton Fish Market. Long Island Sound's lobster collapsed around 2000 but is slowly returning to these waters.
🦞 Lobster lore
Lobsters never stop growing and show no decline in fertility or appetite with age, biologists call this negligible senescence.
More lobster nearby
Bronx · Flushing · Jamaica · Astoria · Port Jefferson
On the map
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Brooklyn?
By public rating, Fish Tales leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Brooklyn?
Every spot on this page is in or around Brooklyn, ranked by real Google rating and review volume, start at the top and work down.
How much does a lobster roll cost?
Expect $18–$38 depending on the spot, roadside shacks run cheaper than sit-down rooms.
What's the difference between a Maine and a Connecticut lobster roll?
Maine-style is chilled lobster bound with a little mayo; Connecticut-style is warm lobster in melted butter. Both turn up on menus worldwide.
When is lobster season?
Cold-water lobster is best late spring through autumn, though most spots serve it year-round.
Do I need a reservation for lobster in Brooklyn?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
Plan your trip
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