Burger & Lobster

We walked in at 8:30pm and the place was dead. Just us and another table. We were seated and ordered right away. Drink portions for a Martini were very short. The burger was very good and quite tasty. They were out of the medium lobster tails and only had BIG's as they call them. Not sure how this happens at a Burger Lobster place with such low occupancy. We were left with the option of a small lobster which was not nearly enough to accompany as a compliment. By the time we were done, we had a hard time finding someone to bring our check. Split burger and small lobster tail with my son and it was $106, not worth the hype.

You don't find many burger joints that also have Lobster/seafood so we decided to give B&L a try. It was busy around 7:30 Wednesday evening. A 1/2 hour wait became 15 minutes which was a nice surprise.

A good size dining area with a long bar. We started with a local draft Lager (can't remember the name) & the Lobster Martini which was excellent. Ordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese which was also excellent & a good portion for sharing.

We all wanted to try their B&L (Surf & Turf) burger. Temperature choices are medium or well-done. Burgers were cooked more than medium. Despite that, the combo of Gruyere & Lobster on top of the Patty worked well together. It is a rich and filling burger despite being 5 oz & looking like a slider when it comes out. Two ordered regular fries (it's a la carte) & mentioned they tasted like the fries of the fast food place that has served many. We also ordered the Parmesan truffle potatoes. Although a bit oily, were definitely a better compliment to the B&L burger & worth the upgrade.

If you are really hungry, the regular burger sans Lobster is 10 oz and a bit lower in price. Surprising they highlighted that their beef comes from Nebraska given the locally sourced movement.

Worth a try for the B&L burger & a few tables looked like they were enjoying the Lobster also. Service was friendly and attentive.

I really couldn't make my mind up in terms of what I wanted for dinner when away for work. I was hungry and wanted something non-snacky but then also wanted casual so I could dine and dash (paying of course...) and flop out at my hotel.

On the other hand I've also been trying to eat less meat recently so the chance to have a whole lobster with fries and salad for £20 seemed to make perfect sense - especially due to the fact that being a single diner, I could eat at their counter area and get down to business.

It was good too!

A fairly decent sized lobster (for a UK restaurant - you may get laughed out of town in a U.S coastal area...) - it hit the spot and was with me in 10 minutes, with a tasty non-alcoholic raspberry lemonade - yes people, I was having the time of my life!

Overall a nice place to visit with a good atmosphere and friendly staff - I guess I should mention that hence the name you can also get a gourmet burger and sides for £20 too giving you a fairly clear choice of 2 types of meals.

Looking for the perfect place for a payday lunch? You really can't beat Burger & Lobster in terms of value, but it feels like a treat, too. I'd been to the Dean Street location previously, but I much prefer the Farringdon location - much less chaotic. At the chain's Soho location you are more likely to face a crowd, and there's something unsettling and off-putting about eating while the people around you are angling for your table - personally, it doesn't make for a particularly pleasant dining experience.

The menu is simple - you have the choice of lobster (grilled or steamed), lobster roll, or burger - all with a side salad and chips for £20. For those who can't be forced to choose, if you have a willing companion you can split both - each get a burger, and half a lobster for around £30 which also comes with a dessert, as seen below.

I went for the grilled whole lobster, which came with a buttery sauce, salad and fries. Deliciously succulent lobster, perfect fries and a lovely salad - it's so simple, but it's a recipe for success.

All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable working or payday lunch, at excellent value. The atmosphere is pretty casual, so although the menu might seem impressive this is more a place to come with friends rather than a date. And leave your vegetarian friends at home - there's nothing for them here!

The lobster roll, served in a warm toasted brioche bun, was just superb and by far the best lobster I've ever had in any form.

Their lobsters are fresh from Nova Scotia (that's in Canada friends). As I've always wanted to go to Nova Scotia for a lobster roll, I think I can technically check one thing off my bucket list!

Melted garlic butter comes on the side in a metal cup and I was generously pouring the butter over my bun as I ate which made the lobster even more awesome. At first the bun seems a little small but as you are halfway through the roll you begin to appreciate that it really is a very dense roll.

The fries were done just right, with their toasty temperature an excellent contrast to the deliberate cool temperature of the lobster meat that is lightly mixed with Japanese mayo. With the side salad and fries the £20 meal filled me up just right.

Even hours later this I keep thinking about how good that lobster roll was and how I can't wait to go back.

Yes, it's 20 quid for a lobster roll. But it's a good one!

You're given ample lobster in a deep, well-buttered pocket of bread, with a side of clarified butter for the ultimate upgrade in lobster taste enjoyment.

There's chips - and they're good - and a salad - which is nice - but it's all just dressing for the Maine event.

Oh that big ol' juicy lobster... Get into my belly my friend!!

What a brilliant concept, you can only choose between a burger, a lobster, or the lobster roll. Why not? The lobster was absolutely delicious and don't forget to order the garlic oil/sauce with it en just droooooown your lobster in it. Sooooo good!! The burger is overwhelming, sorry - NO other word for it! My colleague picked it up and I swear, I almost couldn't see his head anymore. Needless to say, I requested a bite. And. It. Was. Awesome. Burger heaven, for sure! But remember: serious food business so make sure you're hungry to devour this beast. And they receive bonus points for their Pinot Noir.

Overall - great experience!! And..... Now this just here-say, and please use this info wisely.... I'm going to share this with you.... Burger & Lobster is popular in town. Let me rephrase: HIGHLY popular and it's quite difficult to get a reservation, especially if you feel like 'going on a whimsy'.... This Farringdon location is nót that super-duper-busy yet. Great chances that you will be able to eat here, even when you call 30 minutes beforehand.

They have hearty burgers.
They have whole lobsters.
They have lobster brioche.
They have chips.
They have salad.
They have butter & garlic butter.

And that, my friends...is the menu. All £20. Which, if you break it down...pricey for a burger or a lobster roll, great deal for a lobster. It's all inclusive of sides though, so in the grand scheme of things...it's about what you'd pay elsewhere for similar fare. Simplified.

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Vegetarian? Probably not. I would not suggest for you. As Emily C's ode to "shelly friends" alludes to...it's all carnivore and shellscavore up in here.

At first I was a bit wary...as I've been trying to detox a bit, but when you break things down....a whole (fresh) lobster with a side salad is not too shabby in the health department. It does come with a BOAT of garlic butter, but even a bit of that isn't going to do too much harm.

All in all I really enjoyed my first whole lobster, it was prepared perfectly, the salad (they gave me two since I opted out of chips!) was fresh and flavorful, very simple. Our server was quite jovial...

When a restaurant chooses to do 3 things...you can bet they do those 3 things VERY well, and in the case of B&L, this is true. Very, very well. 4 stars, 2 claws and a bib up!

I love lobster.

In a bit of an unhealthy way (not that lobster is unhealthy, it's actually quite good for you).

My colleagues actually regretted taking me there, when they watched me for 45min eat each single teeny tiny bit of lobster in my lobster - just couldn't get enough of it.

And for £20? Bargain!

Not sure I would pay that much for a burger, must say. Oh but man, lobster.

So... Why 4 star and not 5?
- Because the restaurant in Farrigdon has a weird atmosphere. Service was "okay", seems like they were trying to be a bit posh - whereas who can look classy with a plastic bib on and lobster juice up to their elbows? (Should we mention the burger?)
- The drinks are stupidly expensive. But this kind of follows my comment about it trying to be a classy place.

But yeah, just go there if you have a lobster craving :3

Under the sea
Under the sea
Nobody beat us
Fry us and eat us
In fricassee
We what the land folks loves to cook
Under the sea we off the hook
We got no troubles
Life is the bubbles
Under the sea

Sorry my little shelly friends. Cute as ye are, you gotta go.

Burger & Lobster is here - making lobster affordable, delish, and easy to try out if one's never had the opportunity before. I am told that there are four of these restaurants around the city, and I have no doubt there shall be more to come.

As many have mentioned in previous reviews, there are only three choices on the menu - lobster, lobster roll, or beef burger. Each costing £20, just so's there's no confusion ya hear. Obviously, this makes the burger a pretty goddam expensive one. And unfortunately I can't vouch that it was worth it, as all of my party went for the lobster in one form or other - gotta get your money's worth!

I have never actually eaten a lobster 'whole', so this was definitely entering a whole new territory for me. Our waiter was a wholeheartedly pleasant chap who took lots of time to instruct us on the eating techniques of our poor little buddies. (Tip for those who don't know - eat the meat inside the claws last as it stays hottest the longest!) The lobster came with a gravy boat of melted garlic butter, a tin of fries, and a green salad. Overall it was truly delicious. The one thing I would suggest to improve to a five star marking would be an improvement on the fries. They were nice, don't get me wrong, but I guess I was expecting something a bit more special than the average straight cut no seasoning stuff we got. But hey, lots of folks may be relieved about that.

Overall, apart from the plastic bibs which are obviously worth going to B&L alone for, other top points to note are the extensive drinks menu (superb cocktails), extremely amenable staff, and slick yet comfy decor.