Lobster Place, Seafood market and Japanese restaurant in Chelsea Market, United States.
Lobster Place is a seafood market and Japanese restaurant within Chelsea Market, combining a retail counter, sushi bar, and dining area under one roof. Fresh fish sourced from northeastern fishermen is both sold raw for home cooking and prepared as sushi and other dishes for immediate eating.
This establishment opened during the 1990s when the former National Biscuit Company factory was transformed into Chelsea Market food hall. The conversion of an old industrial building into a food destination marked a turning point for the neighborhood's food culture.
This spot reflects New York's deep ties to the sea, where local catches and imported seafood specialties connect the city to its maritime roots. You can watch how fresh fish arrives daily from northeastern waters and moves directly into the kitchen.
This place is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM, with shorter hours on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. You can buy raw fish to cook at home or sit down and eat prepared dishes right away.
Chefs select fish directly from the display case next to the sushi counter, creating an unusual connection between raw ingredient and finished dish. This close link between market and kitchen is something few restaurants can offer to their customers.
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