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The Lobster Club in New York City is a modern Japanese restaurant at 98 E. 53rd St. in the Seagram Building, and it holds a Michelin Recommended distinction (2026). The Major Food Group venue occupies the former home of The Brasserie, the 1980s eatery known for its around-the-clock service.
The Japanese menu moves from gyoza and yakitori to katsu-style wagyu sandos. Each main comes with a spread of sauces that the kitchen considers its signature. Plates are designed for sharing. Sushi uses fish flown in daily from Tokyo's Toyosu market, and the grilled entrées take teppanyaki further.
Architect Peter Marino designed the space, his first restaurant in America. The dining room keeps the anything-can-happen spirit of the Brasserie, with a glamorously laidback mood. The wine list has earned notice too, including a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2018, and the sake selection is built to suit a range of tastes.
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