Address: 572 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
I’ve heard of BK Lobster from a few friends who know I’m a lover of lobster rolls (and it’s a black owned restaurant) a few of us made plans on grabbing dinner here in March but because of the pandemic I canceled all plans of visiting.
Now that restaurants are opening up and offering more to-go options along with socially-distanced seating I ran at the opportunity to check out BK Lobster. I was also excited to check out the opening of the second location in Clinton Hill (Myrtle Ave).
The stars must have aligned because I was just thinking this summer would have been my first summer where I didn’t have a lobster roll in one hand and a glass of Rosé in the other. The very next day I got a notification from the Dashible app stating if you sign up you can get a free lobster roll from BK Lobster. I immediately signed up and planned my day in Brooklyn around this “drop” (that’s what they call the deals). The Dashible app has a lot of great deals and it’s black-created/owned. Check it out.
Once we arrived at the Clinton Hill location, there was a short wait to get into the restaurant as they limited the number of customers (our new dining out norm).
Everyone on line waiting to get in was told to keep 6 feet apart from each other, the same for when we were physically in the store ordering food.
The restaurant is small (but perfect for pick-up/to-go orders) however, the back dining area is a great size. On a nice summer day you can safely sit outside and enjoy some good seafood here. Which is what I did. The hubby and I grabbed a table in the far right corner in the shade and enjoyed the Connecticut Roll which is your typical lobster roll with butter sauce and the Flatbush Roll which is a lobster roll lathered in jerk sauce. I highly recommend getting both. If you like it spicy, get the jerk sauce. It will set your mouth on fire (in a good way). I do not believe this location sells alcohol yet but they have really good soda options. I also heard from a friend that the fried lobster roll was delicious. I’ll have to go back just to try it.
The prices (to me) are typical for lobster rolls $18-22 and then you have the signature lobster rolls that are a bit higher in price ($25) but these include more lobster meat.
If you plan on dining here and traveling by train I suggest taking the G, if by bus take the B54 and it is of course accessible by driving with easy parking nearby.
If you are in Brooklyn, you love lobster, and want to support an amazing thriving black business be sure to to check out either location on Nostrand or Myrtle Avenue.