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Founded in 1916, closed in 1979 and reopened in its landmark space in 1995, Lundy isn"t what it was in the glory days--a must-visit that could feed 2,800 people at once--but it"s still a great place to stuff yourself silly with shellfish. (Folks here claim Lundy invented the lobster bib.) Like the decor, the menu remains old-school, though you can find vegan risotto-and-saffron cakes. Start with a few baking-powder biscuits and the rich lobster bisque. Then pick out a lobster from the aquarium and have it prepared one of six ways. Other fish specials are delicious (and large). Desserts are big too, and messy--save your bib for the chocolate lava cake. Both the food and the local-heavy clientele are a welcome reprieve from Manhattan snootiness.

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