London Lennie's

“Kristen is fantastic—we honestly plan our Saturdays around coming back just to see her. She has an incredible ability to read what you like and recommend wines that are consistently spot-on, often introducing us to things we wouldn’t have picked ourselves but end up loving. She’s knowledgeable without being pretentious, and she makes the whole experience feel warm and easy. Whether it’s a busy night or a quieter one, she still takes the time to be attentive and genuinely welcoming. Her recommendations have become something we trust completely, and she’s a big part of why we keep coming back. ❤️”

“Leaving 5 stars because I have loved coming to this place regularly for the past 2 years, but I'd like to leave honest feedback for the new ownership. Took my friend for his birthday dinner in mid-March and they were out of many of their wines by the bottle, but was told it was because they had new management and the list was changing. Also saw they had changed their fries and was disappointed about that. I figured I'd give them some time to iron out the kinks with their transition and went back for the first time since then last Sunday and was very disappointed. They were out of several kinds of oysters and snow crab claws when we tried to order. We were offered bread that never arrived, and the deviled eggs that we regularly ordered were thoughtlessly prepared and didn't come with as much lobster as usual. I really enjoyed the new scallop dish and it was nice to see our regular shucker, but those were the only positives of the experience. The host stand was mobbed when we arrived with no host in sight, so we ended up seating ourselves at the bar after waiting almost ten minutes. The lighting was blindingly bright and music was so quiet that I could only tell it was playing when I went to the bathroom. You can tell from the menus that whoever is updating them doesn't care about matching font sizes or spelling things correctly, and their wine by the bottle list had still not been updated after 2 months. I noticed that some prices had lowered which was appreciated, but if it comes with this drop in quality, I would happily pay more. I will continue to give this place more chances because it is the only restaurant in the area that is seafood focused with a raw bar, but I hope that the new ownership takes these notes into consideration. I want to see this neighborhood institution succeed!”

“Let me preference this post by saying this.....I dont sugar coat or mislead in my post. I actually pride myself on being as truthful as possible. I try to allow my viewers to live vicariously through my review, until your able to enjoy these places personally. With that being said let me start by saying this.... those viewers of mine who are familiar with City Island, NY you will understand that this place is NOT that. They give the impression of a Lobster House, or any of those restaurants before you get to the middle of the island. But thats in everything except the food. The customer service was through the roof fantastic. The ambiance again magnificent. But the star of the show, the food, left and overwhelmingly anxious crowd looking for better. I started with there lobster deviled eggs. They were clearly left in the fridge for way to long before being served. The filling was dried out so it became brittle and tasteless. The bite of lobster on top was chewy, like it was over cooked. The caviar, although a cute touch, lost its pop no doubt as a result of being in the fridge air to long. They gave me some bread that asked to be warmed because cold it was very dense and brittle. But I quickly found out the temperature had nothing to do with it. I then tried to enjoy an entrée. I had Salmon that was cooked different though out the fillet. It came with some steamed broccoli, squash,and roasted potatoes. But the carrots accompaniment....was raw. Its sad that the best thing on the plate was this DELICIOUS silky berblanc sauce. I also had some beer battered shrimp that delivered a nice nostalgic vibe. Also there was a nicely broiled lobster tail. But I also had some lobster Mac n cheese that was NOT worth the price tag it carried. I'm guessing my waiter sensed an unsatisfied vibe in me, so as a complimentary gift I was offered a house made dessert. It was a nice dense like custard, with diced spiced apples on top, and an infused whip topping on the the side. Again delicious. My appreciation to waiter for that. All in all a great experience. But the star of the show is where the disappointment lies. So with that im going to say maybe your experience will be better then mine, should you decide to give them a try.”

“I was very disappointed with my recent visit on Fathers Day. I have always enjoyed dining here, which is why this experience was so surprising. Several key menu items that our table ordered were unavailable, including the jumbo crab stuffed shrimp and the fish and chips—both staple dishes that I typically associate with this restaurant. While I understand that items can occasionally sell out, running out of multiple signature dishes was frustrating and negatively impacted our dining experience. As a regular customer, I expected better preparation and availability of the restaurant’s most popular menu items. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet the standard I have come to expect.”

“This was our first time visiting and we went for Valentine's Day. The ambiance was nice. We arrived early and were seated immediately. They had a nice selection of options on the menu and pricing was standard. Unfortunately, our server was not as enthusiastic or attentive as expected, which really affected how much we decided to order. We first ordered fried calamari which was typical and baked clams that were very salty. My pineapple margarita had a nice flavor. We then ordered lobster bisque and a crab roll which took 40 mins. Both were fresh made, but lacked flavor. While we waited, we saw other tables seated after us receive appetizers and meals which was disheartening. For our entrees, my husband had fried cod which was typical with french fries that he didn't eat because they were skinny and too crunchy. I had a 1.5lb broiled lobster which was supposed to come with potato and mixed vegetables. I requested to substitute a side salad for the vegetables but the server did not explain prior that the salad substituted both. When I questioned why I didn't receive the potato, the server was confrontational, stating that the salad substituted both and asked me "is that OK with you"? She was condescending and that was embarrassing for me. I did not argue, enjoyed my lobster, and politely asked for the check. The server was still tipped the 20%. Overall, our experience was mixed and we will not be going back. I only took photos at the beginning and was not as excited for the rest of my meal. Maybe your experience will be better.”