Luke's Lobster closes at Bethesda Row

Luke's Lobster has permanently closed at 7129 Bethesda Lane at Bethesda Row. Signage has been stripped from the storefront, and the interior appears cleared out. It's the end of an era, as Luke's was one of the highest profile additions of the previous decade at the Federal Realty development. Luke's was also one of the biggest names in the lobster roll fad, which never actually ended, but became such a popular item that it wound up on many restaurant menus beyond the trucks and eateries that only sold those mayonnaise and butter drenched sandwiches. Perhaps the ubiquity of the lobster roll cut into demand for the OG specialty shops.

Snow crab roll available for a limited time at Luke's Lobster at Bethesda Row

Luke's Lobster is selling a snow crab roll for a limited time at 7129 Bethesda Lane at Bethesda Row. It comes with chips and a soft drink for $22-$38, depending upon the size you order. The snow crab roll is available while supplies last. Luke's Lobster is open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

National Lobster Day at Bethesda Row today

Today is National Lobster Day, September 25, 2021, and Luke's Lobster at Bethesda Row is the place to celebrate. Order a famous lobster roll, a Family Pack with side dishes, or take home a Lobster Roll DIY Kit. 

You can also enter their National Lobster Day contest at the restaurant, or online, and have a chance to win free lobster for a year, or free Spindrift sparkling water for a year, or free Levain Bakery cookies for a year. Luke's Lobster will be open from noon to 8:00 PM today at 7129 Bethesda Lane.

Luke's Lobster to reopen Friday at Bethesda Row

Luke's Lobster will reopen after a coronavirus hiatus this spring on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Bethesda Row. Their hours will be 12:00-8:00 PM. Your ordering options will be takeout, outdoor patio seating, or delivery by UberEats and Postmates.

Free lobster roll to first 15 wearing Canadian tuxedos at Luke's Lobster today

If you are one of the first 15 people in line wearing a Canadian tuxedo when Luke's Lobster opens at 11:00 AM this morning, you'll win a free lobster roll. What is a Canadian tuxedo? We turn to the official contest rules for the official answer: "a denim top and denim bottom in any color, provided that both items are the same color (a “Canadian Tuxedo”). For the avoidance of doubt each Entrant will be required to wear both a denim top and denim bottom under these Official Rules; a one-piece denim outfit (such as a dress or jumper) will not make Entrant eligible."

Luke's Lobster is located at 7129 Bethesda Lane at Bethesda Row, but the contest is being held at all participating Luke's Lobster locations.

Celebrate National Lobster Day September 25 at Bethesda Row

A week from today is National Lobster Day, on Monday, September 25. Luke's Lobster at 7129 Bethesda Lane will offer a special deal that day only. For $25, you will get a small Lobster Corn Chowder, one Lobster Roll, and one half-lobster-tail skewer. Treat the whole office by emailing catering@LukesLobster.com.

Bethesda construction update: Luke's Lobster expansion (Photos)

A lot of work had been done outside, and with glass installation, as of my last update from the expansion of Luke's Lobster at Bethesda Row. Now the interior has been worked on, and the new indoor seating is in place. That was the main reason for the expansion out to Elm Street, as well as the benefit of increased visibility from pedestrian and auto traffic along there.

Bethesda construction update: Luke's Lobster at Bethesda Row (Photos)

You can now see into the expanded portion of the Luke's Lobster space on Bethesda Lane. Glass was installed in the window punch outs yesterday. A new awning was installed on Elm Street, as well. This used to be an M&T Bank ATM machine, if you recall.

Expansion begins at Luke's Lobster at Bethesda Row (Photos)

Luke's Lobster, as I reported in late May, is expanding its Bethesda Lane restaurant space to add more customer seating indoors. The expansion, which will bring the space out to Elm Street, where an M&T Bank ATM used to be, will also increase the popular lobster roll eatery's visibility to pedestrian and automobile traffic along that busy road.

That construction project is now underway, but they are still open during the expansion.

Luke's Lobster to expand at Bethesda Row (Photos)

Luke's Lobster fans would probably agree the only downside at the popular Bethesda Lane eatery is the lack of indoor seating space when the weather isn't so nice for al fresco dining. That will change in a few months.

In late summer, Luke's will expand its space out to Elm Street, where there used to be an M&T Bank ATM if you recall. This will not only increase the indoor seating area, but will also raise the visibility of Luke's Lobster, to those passing on Elm Street.

The project will take a few weeks to complete, a spokesperson for Luke's Lobster said yesterday.

Here is the space where Luke's Lobster will
expand; there used to be an ATM here

Expanding into this space
will increase visibility of
the restaurant on Elm Street

WASHINGTONIAN BEST OF BETHESDA ROW HAPPY HOUR (PHOTO GALLERY)

Here are photos from last night's Washingtonian Best Of Bethesda Row happy hour on Bethesda Lane:

NEW SIDE ITEM AT LUKE'S LOBSTER (PHOTO)

Luke's Lobster on Bethesda Lane is now serving cole slaw for summer.

Try this tonight at Bethesda Row.

LUKE'S LOBSTER OFFERING SPECIAL DRINKS FOR THE FRONT ROW AT BETHESDA ROW THIS WEEKEND (PHOTO)

Luke's Lobster on Bethesda Lane is offering 2 special beverages during The Front Row fashion event at Bethesda Row: The MEmosa (because it's all about you, isn't it?) and the Summer Shandy: