I went down to Smorgasburg in New York City’s Financial District with one goal in mind. I needed to find the most stacked seafood creation in the entire city. Red Hook Lobster Pound delivered beyond my wild expectations.
Welcome back to another round of choose your lobster roll edition. This spot is serving up pure seafood magic, and every single dish looks better than the last.
First up, their warm Connecticut lobster roll. Watch as they submerge giant, succulent chunks of fresh lobster claw straight into a tub of hot, golden melted butter. Drenched. They squeeze every single piece of that sweet, buttery meat into a perfectly toasted split-top bun. Then comes a heavy dusting of paprika and a pile of fresh chopped scallions. The sight alone is electric. Hot, buttery, pure perfection.
If you prefer a chilled bite, their Maine lobster roll is a serious contender. They lay down a crisp layer of shredded lettuce right inside that warm bun. Then they pile on an unbelievable amount of creamy, seasoned lobster salad. Smothered. They hit it with more paprika and fresh scallions to finish it off. The sheer volume of meat they pack into this bread is madness.
Or maybe you want the true game-changer. Their Lobster BLT roll takes everything to a whole new level. First, they squeeze a thick line of smoky chipotle mayo right down the center of the toasted bun. Next comes fresh lettuce, ripe sliced tomatoes, and thick, ultra-crispy strips of bacon. Then they unload a whole mountain of that fresh lobster salad right over the bacon. A final shake of paprika and scallions completes the tower.
The crunch of that salty bacon mixed with sweet, tender lobster meat creates an incredible taste experience.
The verdict? Elite.
Every single option hits with massive flavor and top-tier ingredients. You can find all of these heavy hitters at the Red Hook Lobster Pound booth at Smorgasburg in NYC. Who’s hungry?