Burger & Lobster
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A London-born chain serving whole lobsters, lobster rolls, and burgers in a casual Times Square setting. Walk-ins usually work, portions are generous, and the kitchen delivers reliable execution without culinary ambition. Book here when you need a quick, satisfying meal near the theatre district and peer restaurants are full.
About Burger & Lobster
Burger & Lobster is a New York City dining option with hours that run from 11:30 AM daily, closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual. If you are comparing choices, Lambs Club is another New York City option to consider.
What the Kitchen Does Well
Burger & Lobster's menu does not include specific dishes, preparation styles, portion sizes, prices, or dietary details. Key planning details are the daily 11:30 AM opening time, the 10 PM closing time Sunday through Thursday, the 11 PM closing time Friday and Saturday, and the smart-casual dress code.
The Room and the Scene
Details about the dining room, seating, noise level, crowd, and service pace are not available, so a particular atmosphere cannot be promised. Plan for a smart-casual New York City restaurant and use the hours when timing your visit: Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM. Explore more dining options across the city in our full New York City restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Location
- 132 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- burgerandlobster.com
- Phone
- +19175659044
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Burger & Lobster at 132 W 43rd St delivers a casual-premium dining experience that reads as efficient and unpretentious. The room emphasizes practicality, higher-volume seating and surfaces that deliberately avoid austerity, so the focus stays on a menu rather than theatrical service. It occupies a Midtown niche between formal white-tablecloth restaurants and fast-casual counters, giving it a steady, workaday energy. Noise is kept at conversational levels, and the overall effect is approachable and reliable: a place where groups and solo diners alike can eat well without ceremony.
Best For
This outpost is ideally suited to Midtown rhythms: quick business lunches, pre-theater meals, and after-work dinners. Surrounded by office towers and theatre traffic, the restaurant fills a practical gap: table service at a mid-range price point that’s faster to decode than a tasting-menu environment but more settled than a food-hall counter. Groups find it comfortable due to the higher-volume seating, and visitors appreciate the straightforward menu and predictable pacing. It’s a dependable option when you want a sit-down meal without an elaborate reservation ritual.
Ordering Tips
The menu’s deliberate simplicity makes ordering straightforward: the kitchen focuses on two proteins, so choose decisively. Signature items like The Original Burger, the Whole Grilled Lobster, and the Classic Lobster Roll are the clear anchors of the menu and reflect the restaurant’s concept. Because the room is designed to move efficiently, orders are handled without ceremony: ideal for parties that want a solid meal on a predictable timeline. Stick to the core offerings to experience what the format is built around.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and energetic atmosphere suitable for pre-theater crowds, featuring unique artwork, in-house lobster tanks, and a multi-level dining space.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine, Beer
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- The Original Burger
- Whole Grilled Lobster
- Classic Lobster Roll
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 132 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- BXL Cafe, Notable alternative
- I'm donut ? Times Square, Donuts, Donuts
- Lambs Club, Steakhouse, $$$$
- Osteria al Doge, Notable alternative
- Planet Hollywood New York, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against its Midtown peers, Burger & Lobster occupies the accessible end of the spectrum: easier to book than Lambs Club (which requires advance reservations and charges $$$$ for steakhouse fare), less tourist-focused than Planet Hollywood New York (where the menu sprawls and the experience leans theme-park), and more straightforward than BXL Cafe or Osteria al Doge, both of which offer broader European menus but less focused seafood. If you're after a quick, protein-forward meal with minimal fuss, this is the most practical choice in the immediate area. For a lighter, grab-and-go option before a show, I'm donut? Times Square works as a dessert stop, but it won't replace a full meal.
The value proposition here is portion size and booking ease, you get a whole lobster or a substantial burger without the advance planning or dress code that competitors in the same price range demand. Lambs Club delivers a more refined steakhouse experience and better wine service, but you'll pay more and need to reserve weeks ahead. If your priority is simply getting fed well near the theatre district without the hassle, Burger & Lobster is the most reliable option within a two-block radius.
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Compare Burger & Lobster
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger & Lobster | New York City | No published awards | ||
| BXL Cafe | New York City | No published awards | ||
| I'm donut ? Times Square | Manhattan | Donuts | No published awards | |
| Lambs Club | New York City | Steakhouse | $$$$ | 2026 Forbes Recommended2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2025 Forbes Recommended2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7012023 OAD Casual in North America RecommendedWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
| Osteria al Doge | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Planet Hollywood New York | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burger & Lobster good for a special occasion?
Burger & Lobster has a smart-casual dress code, so confirm the current experience directly if you are planning a milestone meal. Lambs Club is another New York City option to compare.
Is an earlier or later visit better at Burger & Lobster?
Burger & Lobster opens at 11:30 AM daily. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.
What are alternatives to Burger & Lobster in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include BXL Cafe, Lambs Club, Osteria al Doge, Planet Hollywood New York, and I'm donut ? Times Square, depending on the kind of outing you want.
What should a first-timer know about Burger & Lobster?
Use these basics to plan: Burger & Lobster is in New York City, the dress code is smart casual, and the restaurant opens at 11:30 AM daily. It closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
