Burger & Lobster, Soho | London

February 18, 2019 in london, things to do

George and I don’t get to do date nights, much – between our pretty strict ‘we should probably buy a house’ budget, and my recent career change, it sadly hasn’t been a priority – which is why when we do get to go out, we like to try somewhere new every time.

This time around, we made it to a bit of a London institution which somehow neither of us had managed to try out before: Burger & Lobster.

Burger & Lobster neon sign at Burger & Lobster Soho on francescasophia.co.uk

THE FOOD

If you’ve read my review of Trullo, you’ll know I’m all about sharing when it comes to every course, so that’s exactly what we did.

To start, we had a gorgeous white bean dip – made from cannellini beans, feta, and sriracha – with grilled garlic potato bread. It was divine. I’m salivating just thinking about it.

White Bean Dip with garlic potato bread, feta, and sriracha from Burger & Lobster Soho on francescasophia.co.uk

For mains, George and I shared two signature dishes: the ‘lobster roll’, with Japanese mayo and lemon, and the ‘lobster burger’ – a beef patty topped with lobster meat, brie, and truffle and tarragon mayo. Both were excellent; the lobster roll creamy but with a tiny kick, and the super succulent burger with a soft tang from the brie and the richness of lobster. The portions were huge, too – always a plus!

Lobster roll and lobster burger from Burger & Lobster Soho on francescasophia.co.uk

THE DRINKS

I had a Ruby Ruby Ruby – bourbon, ruby port, spiced cranberry syrup, orange and lemon – and George had the ‘Barrel Aged’, which is an Old Fashioned made with 10-year-old whiskey. He absolutely raved about his, but I will say that they were both a little too sweet for my tastes. I suspect this was mostly bad ordering on my part, and I would still try something else from the drinks menu next time.

Cocktails at Burger & Lobster Soho on francescasophia.co.uk

THE ATMOSPHERE

I hate the word ‘vibe’, but: the vibe of the restaurant was wonderful. Neon lights, exposed brickwork, enough music and buzz that it wasn’t too quiet – and, in line with George’s needs, not too loud, either.

Neon sign that reads 'live city lobster' at the Burger & Lobster Soho branch on francescasophia.co.uk

The waiter we had was incredible, too – constantly refilling our water glasses without us asking, offering advice on the menu, checking we were happy – absolutely lovely, and made our experience even better.

THE PRICE

£83 for two, with drinks and a starter to share.
Not super affordable, but the portions are huge – we both struggled to finish our mains – and, well, lobster isn’t cheap.

neon sign reading 'sex 'n' drugs & lobster rolls' at burger & lobster soho on francescasophia.co.uk

OVERALL

I can’t recommend the Soho branch of Burger & Lobster enough; the decor is gorgeous – and plenty Instragrammable, if that’s what you’re in to – the food is delicious, and the staff are wonderful.