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Seafood Restaurant FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Ed’s Lobster Bar

Where are you located?
Ed’s Lobster Bar is located in SoHo, NYC at the Corner of Grand and Lafayette Street.

What’s the closest train or bus to get there?
Our restaurant is close to the NRQ at Canal Street, 456 and Spring St, and the BDF at Broadway Lafayette.

What are your hours?
Our hours are

  • Monday         11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Tuesday       11:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Wednesday         11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Thursday         11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Friday         11:00 am - 11:30 pm
  • Saturday         10:30 am - 11:30 pm
  • Sunday         10:30 am - 9:30 pm
For more information about our hours and location click here.

Do you have indoor or outdoor dining?
OEd’s Lobster Bar is currently open for both indoor and outdoor dining. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch at our raw bar or a relaxing dinner in the sun with friends and family, Ed’s Lobster Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy delicious seafood and a welcoming atmosphere.

Can I order takeout or delivery?
Both takeout and delivery are available! Order one of our famous lobster rolls to-go directly from the website here or get the brisket burger delivered through one of our partners:  Grubhub, Doordash or  Uber Eats.

How do I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made online here. We’d love to have you join us at Ed’s Lobster Bar anytime!

How can I change a reservation?
Reservations can be changed by calling 212-343-3236 or on theResy app.

Can you accommodate a large party reservation?
For large parties, please email us at lobsterbar@lobsterbarnyc.com or call 212-343-3236. We’d love to hear more about your reservation so we can best accommodate your needs.

Do you have any specials or happy hours?
Ed’s Lobster Bar offers many delicious deals! Join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday 4-6 pm. We also have many specials throughout the week, like Lobster Meatballs on Sundays. Come to Mussel Mondays from 5 pm-Close and enjoy all you can eat mussels. Every Tuesday join us for $2 Premium Oysters all day. Ed’s Lobster Bar also offers a delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 am-4 pm. You can find some kind of deal at Ed’s Lobster Bar any day of the week!

Do you only serve lobster?
We offer a full seafood menu with many flavorful options, like our beer battered fish and chips. We also have a raw bar, where you can enjoy dishes like our jumbo shrimp cocktail. Don’t forget our non-seafood dishes, like Ed’s Brisket Burger, well-known to be one of the best burgers in NYC. Check out our menus here to see more.

Where do you get your lobster?
Most of our lobster comes from Maine and is all cooked fresh in-house. Ed’s Lobster Bar serves only the best lobster for our treasured guests!

Do you cater?
For catering, please email catering@lobsterbarnyc.com. We’d love to get more information about how we can best cater your event.

Can I hold a private event there?
Hold a private event at Ed’s Lobster Bar with our delicious lobster rolls, raw bar, and famous Ed’s pickles! Our restaurant is available for private buyouts. Please reach out via email to  lobsterbar@lobsterbarnyc.com  with your intended date and the number of people in your party. We can accommodate groups up to 40 people.

Do you have gift cards available? 
We offer gift cards for physical delivery only. Order online  here. Gift cards are also available for purchase in our restaurant.

Do you sell t-shirts or apparel?
Apparel is available in the restaurant for purchase and is based on availability. We have shirts, hats and more available.

Are you hiring?
We are always looking for talented restaurant employees. Please send an email to info@lobsterbarnyc.com  with your resume. You can also check out our open front-of-house and back-of-house positions on our website  here.

Do you have any gluten-free items?
A large portion of our menu is gluten-free, including our delicious French fries. Take a look at our menus  here for more information.

Can you accommodate allergies?
We do accommodate people with allergies. We do deep fry in peanut oil, however all stove-top items are cooked in olive oil or butter. Please make sure to tell your server specifically what your allergies are so we can address your needs as best we can..