Anyone been to a Lobster restaurant ?

darkjedimaster · 20-08-2014, 00:09

Hi all,

I noticed that there is a new Lobster restaurant opening up close to where I live & even tho I have bought Lobster from the local supermarket / fishmongers, I have never had it cook professionally in a restaurant before, let alone been to a restaurant that specializes in seafood. I know that Lobster can be classed as a more expensive line of food, but was wondering what peoples opinions were of places that do them ?.

Many thanks

walterwhite · 20-08-2014, 13:13

Yes, but not in this country. I alway make sure to have the split tails rather than a whole lobster as I can't be doing with all that. Lobster is beautiful but needs to be cooked right and costs a fortune in the UK.

Kiko H Fan · 20-08-2014, 14:20

No, but I have been to a marisqueria in Madrid.

walterwhite · 20-08-2014, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan

No, but I have been to a marisqueria in Madrid.

What's a Marisqueria?

BlueEyedMrsP · 20-08-2014, 19:58

When I lived in Canada I went to Red Lobster a few times, it was alright. The best lobster I ever had though was while on holiday at the New Glasgow Lobster Supper in P.E.I. Soooo good.

bluefb · 20-08-2014, 20:58

I used to work in a seafood restaurant that sold lobster. The owners didn't want us to serve the tomalley for some reason, even though it's the nicest part, so I got to have it myself regularly. It's the green gunk in the creature's chest cavity... doesn't look very appetising, but don't ignore it, unless you're squeamish about that sort of thing. Delicious on toast!

The main issues are whether they cook them themselves (which they surely will, being a seafood restaurant, 'though it's worth checking) and that they don't overcook them, as that can make the flesh bland and rubbery. 10-12 minutes in simmering water is enough.

Fizzbin · 20-08-2014, 22:33

I tried to sneak out of one once without paying.

But the waiters caught me in a pincer movement.

/coat

Uncle_Phil · 21-08-2014, 00:38

I've been to Big Easy in Sloane Square and it was one of the best meals I've ever had.

Kiko H Fan · 21-08-2014, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

What's a Marisqueria?

A Marisqueria is a seafood restaurant.
Specifically, I have dined at this one.

LostFool · 21-08-2014, 10:34

I regularly get dragged to a lobster restaurant when visiting the States and I hate lobster - it's just seems far too much of a faff to eat. Fortunately the usually have some non-lobster items on the menu.

walterwhite · 21-08-2014, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostFool

I regularly get dragged to a lobster restaurant when visiting the States and I hate lobster - it's just seems far too much of a faff to eat. Fortunately the usually have some non-lobster items on the menu.

Don't they have it any other way than a whole lobster? I've never ordered it whole, just the tails.

Sunset Dale · 21-08-2014, 13:14

I don't think I'd fancy eating a full lobster. Food shouldn't be able to look you in the eye while you're eating it. Its like with prawns. I have to have them shelled. Can just about cope pulling the tail end off but that's about it.

Sunset Dale · 21-08-2014, 13:17

I went to a restaurant once and they'd had a delivery of live crabs. All moving around.

BlueEyedMrsP · 21-08-2014, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunset Dale

I went to a restaurant once and they'd had a delivery of live crabs. All moving around.

Some restaurants that serve lobster have tanks at the front with live lobsters in them. It's kind of a 'treat' for younger kids to get to see one of the staff pick one out of the tank to look at up close. Their claws have elastic bands around them so there's no danger. I've seen kids get freaked out though when the lobster flicks or arches its tail. Haha.

Kiko H Fan · 21-08-2014, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP

Some restaurants that serve lobster have tanks at the front with live lobsters in them. It's kind of a 'treat' for younger kids to get to see one of the staff pick one out of the tank to look at up close. Their claws have elastic bands around them so there's no danger. I've seen kids get freaked out though when the lobster flicks or arches its tail. Haha.

Very fresh. Little chance of poisoning.
It's the ultimate pick-your-own.

LostFool · 21-08-2014, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

Don't they have it any other way than a whole lobster? I've never ordered it whole, just the tails.

There are always various lobster products but a whole lobster is by far the most popular choice. I'm just not keen on any food where there are tutorials available on how to eat it properly.

If you go to New England then there are loads of lobster ans seafood restaurants around where the critters are either live in tanks or were just caught that morning. You really don't want to order it somewhere a long way from the coast.

Teddybleads · 21-08-2014, 16:24

I don't think I've ever been to a dedicated lobster restaurant. Plenty of seafood places where you choose it from the tank but not one that just does lobster. It's never my first choice but i do like it when it's cooked well. As others have pointed out it's easy to overcook. In terms of eating it whole I rather enjoy the ritual of cracking the claws and getting your pick in etc.

I had a very strange dish recently which I can only describe as a savory lobster creme caramel with lobster pieces on the top. It was nice but I couldn't get over the texture for some reason.

walterwhite · 21-08-2014, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostFool

There are always various lobster products but a whole lobster is by far the most popular choice. I'm just not keen on any food where there are tutorials available on how to eat it properly.

If you go to New England then there are loads of lobster ans seafood restaurants around where the critters are either live in tanks or were just caught that morning. You really don't want to order it somewhere a long way from the coast.

Best Lobster I ever had was in Birmingham. Go figure.

whitecliffe · 21-08-2014, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostFool

There are always various lobster products but a whole lobster is by far the most popular choice. I'm just not keen on any food where there are tutorials available on how to eat it properly.

If you go to New England then there are loads of lobster ans seafood restaurants around where the critters are either live in tanks or were just caught that morning. You really don't want to order it somewhere a long way from the coast.

The lobster is wonderful in New England. The best i have ever had was in Chatham on Cape Cod, simply prepared and delicious.

Jambo_c · 22-08-2014, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

Best Lobster I ever had was in Birmingham. Go figure.

The best I've had was in a lovely restaurant in Vegas, there's not much sea there either! I had a surf and turf with a fillet steak and a lobster tail, cost me a small fortune but it was beautiful. Obviously with seafood the fresher the better but provided that their deliveries are fresh then location doesn't matter that much.

LifeisGood · 22-08-2014, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluefb

I used to work in a seafood restaurant that sold lobster. The owners didn't want us to serve the tomalley for some reason, even though it's the nicest part, so I got to have it myself regularly. It's the green gunk in the creature's chest cavity... doesn't look very appetising , but don't ignore it, unless you're squeamish about that sort of thing. Delicious on toast!

Mmm sounds delicious

walterwhite · 22-08-2014, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jambo_c

The best I've had was in a lovely restaurant in Vegas, there's not much sea there either! I had a surf and turf with a fillet steak and a lobster tail, cost me a small fortune but it was beautiful. Obviously with seafood the fresher the better but provided that their deliveries are fresh then location doesn't matter that much.

I guess a lot of places have the lobsters shipped live to them so it doesn't really make much difference.

darkjedimaster · 22-08-2014, 13:19

Thanks for the replies everyone

, am not sure about the green gunk that was described, but by all means I will give it a try at some point. Saying that I am tempted to get a lobster today or tomorrow from my local fishmonger as they are reasonably priced at about £7 for a small one, so so may indulge a little into the tomalley.

Kiko H Fan · 22-08-2014, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

Best Lobster I ever had was in Birmingham. Go figure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jambo_c

The best I've had was in a lovely restaurant in Vegas, there's not much sea there either! I had a surf and turf with a fillet steak and a lobster tail, cost me a small fortune but it was beautiful. Obviously with seafood the fresher the better but provided that their deliveries are fresh then location doesn't matter that much.

That seafood restaurant I mentioned earlier is in Madrid, about as central as you can get.
The food was excellent.

petral_gal · 22-08-2014, 19:44

The lobster shack in North Berwick at the harbour is brilliant!! About £12-ish (market value) for a half lobster, salad and chips when I was there a couple of weeks ago.

20-08-2014, 00:09	#1
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	Anyone been to a Lobster restaurant ? Hi all, I noticed that there is a new Lobster restaurant opening up close to where I live & even tho I have bought Lobster from the local supermarket / fishmongers, I have never had it cook professionally in a restaurant before, let alone been to a restaurant that specializes in seafood. I know that Lobster can be classed as a more expensive line of food, but was wondering what peoples opinions were of places that do them ?. Many thanks

20-08-2014, 13:13	#2
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Yes, but not in this country. I alway make sure to have the split tails rather than a whole lobster as I can't be doing with all that. Lobster is beautiful but needs to be cooked right and costs a fortune in the UK.

20-08-2014, 14:20	#3
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	No, but I have been to a marisqueria in Madrid.

20-08-2014, 19:26	#4
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan No, but I have been to a marisqueria in Madrid. What's a Marisqueria?

20-08-2014, 19:58	#5
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	When I lived in Canada I went to Red Lobster a few times, it was alright. The best lobster I ever had though was while on holiday at the New Glasgow Lobster Supper in P.E.I. Soooo good.

20-08-2014, 20:58	#6
bluefb Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,102	I used to work in a seafood restaurant that sold lobster. The owners didn't want us to serve the tomalley for some reason, even though it's the nicest part, so I got to have it myself regularly. It's the green gunk in the creature's chest cavity... doesn't look very appetising, but don't ignore it, unless you're squeamish about that sort of thing. Delicious on toast! The main issues are whether they cook them themselves (which they surely will, being a seafood restaurant, 'though it's worth checking) and that they don't overcook them, as that can make the flesh bland and rubbery. 10-12 minutes in simmering water is enough.

20-08-2014, 22:33	#7
Fizzbin Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: East London Posts: 25,850	I tried to sneak out of one once without paying. But the waiters caught me in a pincer movement. /coat

21-08-2014, 00:38	#8
Uncle_Phil Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pendle Posts: 459	I've been to Big Easy in Sloane Square and it was one of the best meals I've ever had.

21-08-2014, 10:29	#9
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite What's a Marisqueria? A Marisqueria is a seafood restaurant. Specifically, I have dined at this one.

21-08-2014, 10:34	#10
LostFool Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59,737	I regularly get dragged to a lobster restaurant when visiting the States and I hate lobster - it's just seems far too much of a faff to eat. Fortunately the usually have some non-lobster items on the menu.

21-08-2014, 13:04	#11
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by LostFool I regularly get dragged to a lobster restaurant when visiting the States and I hate lobster - it's just seems far too much of a faff to eat. Fortunately the usually have some non-lobster items on the menu. Don't they have it any other way than a whole lobster? I've never ordered it whole, just the tails.

21-08-2014, 13:14	#12
Sunset Dale Guest Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1,641	I don't think I'd fancy eating a full lobster. Food shouldn't be able to look you in the eye while you're eating it. Its like with prawns. I have to have them shelled. Can just about cope pulling the tail end off but that's about it.

21-08-2014, 13:17	#13
Sunset Dale Guest Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1,641	I went to a restaurant once and they'd had a delivery of live crabs. All moving around.

21-08-2014, 13:43	#14
BlueEyedMrsP Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,525	Quote: Originally Posted by Sunset Dale I went to a restaurant once and they'd had a delivery of live crabs. All moving around. Some restaurants that serve lobster have tanks at the front with live lobsters in them. It's kind of a 'treat' for younger kids to get to see one of the staff pick one out of the tank to look at up close. Their claws have elastic bands around them so there's no danger. I've seen kids get freaked out though when the lobster flicks or arches its tail. Haha.

21-08-2014, 13:53	#15
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	Quote: Originally Posted by BlueEyedMrsP Some restaurants that serve lobster have tanks at the front with live lobsters in them. It's kind of a 'treat' for younger kids to get to see one of the staff pick one out of the tank to look at up close. Their claws have elastic bands around them so there's no danger. I've seen kids get freaked out though when the lobster flicks or arches its tail. Haha. Very fresh. Little chance of poisoning. It's the ultimate pick-your-own.

21-08-2014, 14:46	#16
LostFool Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59,737	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite Don't they have it any other way than a whole lobster? I've never ordered it whole, just the tails. There are always various lobster products but a whole lobster is by far the most popular choice. I'm just not keen on any food where there are tutorials available on how to eat it properly. If you go to New England then there are loads of lobster ans seafood restaurants around where the critters are either live in tanks or were just caught that morning. You really don't want to order it somewhere a long way from the coast.

21-08-2014, 16:24	#17
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	I don't think I've ever been to a dedicated lobster restaurant. Plenty of seafood places where you choose it from the tank but not one that just does lobster. It's never my first choice but i do like it when it's cooked well. As others have pointed out it's easy to overcook. In terms of eating it whole I rather enjoy the ritual of cracking the claws and getting your pick in etc. I had a very strange dish recently which I can only describe as a savory lobster creme caramel with lobster pieces on the top. It was nice but I couldn't get over the texture for some reason.

21-08-2014, 18:19	#18
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by LostFool There are always various lobster products but a whole lobster is by far the most popular choice. I'm just not keen on any food where there are tutorials available on how to eat it properly. If you go to New England then there are loads of lobster ans seafood restaurants around where the critters are either live in tanks or were just caught that morning. You really don't want to order it somewhere a long way from the coast. Best Lobster I ever had was in Birmingham. Go figure.

21-08-2014, 19:24	#19
whitecliffe Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bored with Digital Spy Yawn Posts: 3,676	Quote: Originally Posted by LostFool There are always various lobster products but a whole lobster is by far the most popular choice. I'm just not keen on any food where there are tutorials available on how to eat it properly. If you go to New England then there are loads of lobster ans seafood restaurants around where the critters are either live in tanks or were just caught that morning. You really don't want to order it somewhere a long way from the coast. The lobster is wonderful in New England. The best i have ever had was in Chatham on Cape Cod, simply prepared and delicious.

22-08-2014, 08:24	#20
Jambo_c Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,721	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite Best Lobster I ever had was in Birmingham. Go figure. The best I've had was in a lovely restaurant in Vegas, there's not much sea there either! I had a surf and turf with a fillet steak and a lobster tail, cost me a small fortune but it was beautiful. Obviously with seafood the fresher the better but provided that their deliveries are fresh then location doesn't matter that much.

22-08-2014, 10:47	#21
LifeisGood Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 766	Quote: Originally Posted by bluefb I used to work in a seafood restaurant that sold lobster. The owners didn't want us to serve the tomalley for some reason, even though it's the nicest part, so I got to have it myself regularly. It's the green gunk in the creature's chest cavity... doesn't look very appetising , but don't ignore it, unless you're squeamish about that sort of thing. Delicious on toast! Mmm sounds delicious

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22-08-2014, 13:01	#22
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Jambo_c The best I've had was in a lovely restaurant in Vegas, there's not much sea there either! I had a surf and turf with a fillet steak and a lobster tail, cost me a small fortune but it was beautiful. Obviously with seafood the fresher the better but provided that their deliveries are fresh then location doesn't matter that much. I guess a lot of places have the lobsters shipped live to them so it doesn't really make much difference.

22-08-2014, 13:19	#23
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	Thanks for the replies everyone , am not sure about the green gunk that was described, but by all means I will give it a try at some point. Saying that I am tempted to get a lobster today or tomorrow from my local fishmonger as they are reasonably priced at about £7 for a small one, so so may indulge a little into the tomalley.

22-08-2014, 14:00	#24
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite Best Lobster I ever had was in Birmingham. Go figure. Quote: Originally Posted by Jambo_c The best I've had was in a lovely restaurant in Vegas, there's not much sea there either! I had a surf and turf with a fillet steak and a lobster tail, cost me a small fortune but it was beautiful. Obviously with seafood the fresher the better but provided that their deliveries are fresh then location doesn't matter that much. That seafood restaurant I mentioned earlier is in Madrid, about as central as you can get. The food was excellent.

22-08-2014, 19:44	#25
petral_gal Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Doon the bottom o Scotland Posts: 1,044	The lobster shack in North Berwick at the harbour is brilliant!! About £12-ish (market value) for a half lobster, salad and chips when I was there a couple of weeks ago.