Burger & Lobster Bryant Park Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant New York

Address: 132 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Phone: +19175659044

Rating: 4.4
based on 287 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was amazing if you’re going to get an appetizer the lobster Mac and Cheese is a MUST it was sooo good."
  • "The food was delicious. I'm amazed at how fresh the seafood was."
  • "The Lobster Mac& cheese they had huge chunks of lobster and very cheesey....not in a cheap way!"
  • "The food was fantastic, perfectly seasoned and flavorful!"
  • "Everything was fresh and tasty."
  • "The lobster roll comes with a lot of lobster."
  • "The lobster itself is perfectly prepared and the roll is soft yet crispy at the same time perfectly complementing the lobster."

Cons:

  • "The lobsters themselves had a very strange watery taste after being steamed. they tasted of sea water and it threw it all off."
  • "The pickles were also extremely disappointing."
  • "The food was good but I've had better."
  • "The lobster roll was far away from what I remember (the bread, the lobster taste and quality) I am sorry but felt I am eating a tuna can in a toast."
  • "The Mac and cheese lobster was tasty however the lobster wasn't as big as you would expect for the price also not as fresh."
  • "The burger was probably the worst I’ve ever had and my wife agreed with that judgement."
  • "The lobster meat was tuff and extra chewy and the lemon butter sauce wasn't good at all."

Service

Pros:

  • "The service was amazing. Brian was a delight, he was funny and very engaging."
  • "Our server was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable."
  • "The service is nothing less than exemplary."
  • "Our server Manuella was pleasant youthful eager knowledgeable and at the ready if we had questions. Attentive!"
  • "Our waiter was attentive and helpful. Our food came out in no time."
  • "The service was great even with the 'in training' server."
  • "Always great service - shout out to Cristian R for making us feel taken care of from the minute we sat down."

Cons:

  • "The representative was very rude and seemed unwilling to assist us, initially refusing to give us directions to the upstairs area."
  • "The service was rather slow."
  • "Because of the other staff members and everything else that happened I would never come back here."
  • "The problem was that the servers were rude and then when I ask for small things like hot water or even just tap water it took over 20mins.... I never even got my tap water."
  • "For one, the server asked if we wanted water, then for some reason took away our glasses and we NEVER got water."
  • "Service was unfortunately very slow, but the waiters had a lot on their hands."
  • "Then when we got our food our server didn't once come back to the table."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "BEAUTIFUL Ambience. Super Clean."
  • "Nice ambiance, reasonable prices, delectable food."
  • "Great atmosphere. You have to experience the burger & lobster combo it's amazing."
  • "The interior was also beautiful."
  • "Everything about this place was super cool."
  • "They have a gorgeous sitting area and a wonderful bar."
  • "Very nice interior design and general atmosphere."

Cons:

  • "It's a bit dark and you can tell the decorative fishing 'traps' I think they call it are all so disgustingly dusty everywhere."
  • "The place is a little cramp and dark."
  • "Environment needs improvement though. Near the end of our meal, the restaurant smells really bad."
  • "It was a little uncomfy how close we were to others."
  • "Space is tight very tight. we were sat at high top tables."
  • "Ambience was ok, just blaring music like a sports bar... not a place to go for a quiet meal and have a family conversation."
  • "The atmosphere . . to find a dining option in NYC that allows diners to be able to converse, and to not be packed into a tiny table, crowded on all sides, was refreshing and unexpected."

Value

Pros:

  • "It comes with enough food for 2 for only $42 and it is packed with flavor."
  • "Prices were $$ fair."
  • "Only $30 which is a great price."
  • "31$ for this masterpiece is seriously the best price."
  • "I had the prix fix meal of Caesar salad, a whole lobster, and a key lime mousse for $45. What a deal!"
  • "It's worth every dollar spent."
  • "The price is reasonable!"

Cons:

  • "The $14 cocktails which almost tasted like there was zero alcohol in them... quite unimpressed about that."
  • "Asked if we wanted sparkling or still water without being told it costs money-$8/bottle!!"
  • "Btw they automatically charged us 20% tip without asking if we are happy with the service."
  • "It was really expensive!! We, two of us, paid $175 for 2 entrees, 2 burgers, a salad, glass of wine and some sparkling water."
  • "One star deduction for pricing- a bit pricier than I had anticipated."
  • "As with most restaurants in and near times square this one also comes with a tourist price hike."
  • "The grilled lobster is no longer a great value thanks to the recent price hike."

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