![]() ![]() ![]() Highlights of this fantastic seafood buffet in Phuket include a live BBQ station. And a great way to sample local delights. Pasta, stir-fry’s, noodles and curries offer a burst of flavor. You will also find many western and local hot dishes to break up the seafood overload. Every Tuesday night the restaurant transforms into spectacular backyard BBQ buffet featuring Rock Lobsters, Andaman Prawns, Australian Rib Eye and many more for you to indulge. But until then, anyone hoping to experience Burger and Lobster will have to make their way to this cool, casual spot on West 19th Street.Experience a spectacular Grill BBQ buffet in Phuket at Elementsrestaurant. Burger and Lobster’s Manhattan location has received rave reviews, and Vanessa told us that the company will soon bring its high-quality food and impressive service to other locations in New York and the United States. We even got a chance to hold one of the big boys, a six-pounder who remained surprisingly calm as we lifted him by the claws. Between six and eighteen pounds, some of these lobsters are estimated to be eighty or ninety years old, and they are quite an impressive sight. ” While the smaller lobsters are kept downstairs in the lab, the “big boys, ” as they’re affectionately known, are kept on the main floor for customers to admire. “On weekends, sometimes we use as many as a thousand per day. “We go through a lot of lobster, ” Vanessa told us. This area, which was designed by a marine biologist and is regulated by a complex computer system, can hold up to 4000 pounds of lobster at any given time. ![]() When we had eaten as much burger and lobster as we could-the portions were quite large-Vanessa took us on a tour of the restaurant’s lobster lab. Though we did not sample the drink menu, Vanessa told us about the signature cocktails and wines that Burger and Lobster has on tap, as well as its many beer options. The Manhattan Sideways team especially enjoyed the creamy lobster roll on soft butter brioche, a choice that felt refreshing and summery. The lobster paired perfectly with the lemon garlic butter (as did the fries), and once we managed to bite into the towering ten-ounce burger, we found that it was juicy and filling. We had the opportunity to try the food for ourselves just a few minutes later, when the server presented us with all three of Burger and Lobster’s menu items. “We work really closely with them to make sure all of our food is of the highest possible quality, ” Vanessa added. Vanessa explained that they buy all of their lobsters from the same group of lobstermen in Nova Scotia, while their beef comes from carefully selected Nebraskan ranchers. Last week, two of them performed a scene from Dirty Dancing, and everyone loved it! ”In spite of its relaxed environment, Burger and Lobster is very serious about the quality of its food. “A lot of our servers are actors and actresses, ” she explained, “and they’re always having a good time. All of Burger and Lobster’s locations have the same laid-back atmosphere, but Vanessa told me that the New York restaurant is the most fun. The first restaurant was so successful that the business multiplied, and now has eight locations in London and several others in Manchester, Wales, and Dubai. They already owned several high-end London restaurants, and when they decided to do something fun and different, Burger and Lobster was born. According to Vanessa, it all started out with four friends who had known each other since high school. Burger and Lobster has a distinctively American feel, so I was surprised to learn that the company is based in the UK. Even better, every item on the menu is $20 and comes with generous portions of salad and fries. With seating for up to 300 people at a time, the restaurant can easily accommodate large groups, and the downstairs space is available for private events. Housed in a former tae kwon do studio, Burger and Lobster feels both casual and upscale, with high ceilings and simple décor (I especially liked the lobster trap light fixtures). When I stopped by on a sweltering July afternoon, I could see why the restaurant has become so popular. ” Since then, Burger and Lobster’s reputation has continued to grow, and the wait on weekends can be up to an hour. “But after just a few weeks, ” she told me, “the restaurant was a huge success! I couldn’t believe it. Vanessa, the general manager, was especially skeptical. When Burger and Lobster opened in January of 2015, no one knew whether its limited menu would appeal to New Yorkers. Huge lobsters swam in tanks by the door, and a whimsical chalkboard announced the restaurant’s grand total of three menu items: the burger, the lobster, and the lobster roll. The moment I walked into Burger and Lobster, I knew that it was not a typical seafood restaurant. ![]()
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