Day 246—Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Ed's Lobster Bar
It’s Sunday night and that means a Sunday dinner at a bar. And I’m hungry for a lobster roll, so that means a trip to Ed’s Lobster Bar. Plain and simple, like Clearsil to a pimple and we’re off.
And the lobster marks the spot, here we are at Ed's Lobster Bar. I'm hungry already!
Usually it's packed in here, but since it's a dreary-ass night outside and a Sunday, I've got my choice of seats at the bar. If you come during prime time, be prepared to wait for a seat.
And before you know it, Luis the friendly bartender appears with a perfectly poured Guinness. Which of course leads to...
The age-old "Wearin' of the Guinness" tradition.
A Raw Bar self-portrait.
Here's Nicole preparing some of the items for the raw bar. Nicole's a little camera-shy, so I appreciate her letting me take this behind the scenes photo.
Some of the tables opposite the bar.
Natalie is also working behind the bar tonight. Here she is with Luis.
The draft beer selections available at Ed's Lobster Bar.
They also have a nice selection of wine as you can see by this row of bottles over the bar.
Specials and market priced items are on the chalk board behind the bar.
Here's Pierre, who's a bartender at another bar. He may be making a return appearance here, stay tuned!
Luis and Nicole in action behind the bar.
And here we go, the food starts to arrive. I started out with the Lobster Bisque. It was creamy and tasty and lobsterific!
And Jean Baptiste arrives with the main course, the Lobster Roll, fries and pickles.
As good as this picture looks, it was twice as tasty. One of the best Sunday dinners so far!
I couldn't finish everything, so I had to leave the lettuce.
And at the end you get a little chocolate lobster. Perfect!
And a glance out the window before I exit to walk off dinner. Goodnight, everybody!
Review
Ed’s Lobster Bar is a long, narrow, shotgun styled restaurant with the centerpiece being the long white marble bar that runs from the door, all the way to the back kitchen area. The space is simple, white walls, a few pictures with a nautical theme and chalkboards displaying specials, drinks and menu items. The staff is friendly and happy to point newcomers to the lobster roll, the signature dish of the place.
Ed’s has a full bar with around six bottled beers and four drafts to choose from. There’s also specialty cocktails such as: a Blueberry Gin Gimlet; an Oyster Mary which is their take on a Bloody Mary with an oyster included in the mix; a Bloody Maria which is 901 Agave Tequila and their own bloody Mary mix and the Chili Flake Margarita which mixes 901 Agave Tequila, chili syrup and lime juice. I had one of these and it’s probably the best margarita I’ve had on this bar crawl so far.
The menu boasts an impressive raw bar with Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Little Neck Clams, Tuna Tartar and an Oyster Sampler. But hey, it’s Ed’s LOBSTER bar, you’re here for the lobster and there’s plenty to be had including: A Whole Steamed Or Grilled Lobster, Lobster Ravioli, Lobster Pot Pie and a Lobster Burger. If it’s your first time here, I highly recommend (and so does the staff) The Lobster Roll which comes on a fresh, soft, split bun and loaded with fresh lobster and it comes with crispy fresh cut french fries and Ed’s pickles.
And in the end you get a chocolate lobster!
Ed's Lobster Bar
222 Lafayette St. (Near Spring St.)
212-343-3236