New York, USA
Ed’s Lobster Bar is the quintessential emblem of
New England style seafood. On every visit to New York I make it a point to stop
by this very charming and delicious restaurant located on Petrosino Square in
Soho. On a lovely sunny day while shopping on Prince Street I decided to pop in
for a quick bite solo, and managed to get a seat at the bar. The layout of the
restaurant is quite simple with a long narrow bar at the entrance with a few
tables towards the rear; the casual and warm vibe is that of a classic New
England fish shop that you would find along the coast of Maine or Cape Cod. It
is every bit authentic down to the delectable menu offerings. When eating at
Ed’s, I always look forward to their mouth-watering Lobster Roll and the Shrimp
Cocktail. The Shrimp cocktail is to order per piece of shrimp and comes served
with a cocktail sauce that is the perfect dipping condiment for practically
anything. The Lobster Roll itself is quite simple and comes served with a side
of fries and pickles. I can confidently say that this Lobster Roll goes down as
being the best I have ever tried. The brioche bun was perfectly toasted and the
lobster offering was generous and was not over-dressed with mayonnaise as is
often the case in other restaurants. The fries were also crispy and tasted even
better when dipped into the cocktail sauce. To quench my thirst I ordered a
classic Arnold Palmer (iced tea and lemonade) which was as yummy and refreshing
as the food. Ed’s Lobster bar is a gem in Manhattan and stands out amidst the
surplus of restaurants in the city. It’s not cheap, but it is worth every penny
and I will definitely always keep looking forward to their delicious food.
222 Lafayette St New York, NY 10012
