Wny the fascination with lobster?

[1313steve]

Why do so many people seem to make a big deal that lobster is being served one night in the dining room, usually on elegant night??

 

I love lobster, but I've never understood why some people think it's so special to have it served. It's available in any nice restaurant, doesn't cost anymore than a good filet, and certainly is easy to ruin by overcooking, (which I've found often).

 

"Lobster Night" has taken on a special status on cruise ships, and I just can't figure out why!!

[RubyGold]

Where I'm from Lobster won't be offered unless you go to a speacialist seafood place. And can tell you, it cost waaaaay more than a decent steak!

 

It's exciting for me, because it's already there and included in the price. I don't have to go search for it, nor break the bank to have it.

[Tapi]

If you're someone who doesn't eat lobster on a regular basis or who frequents fancy restaurants, then going on a cruise, dressing up a bit on elegant night and being served lobster (even if it's Red Lobster quality), is a treat and a departure from the ordinary, thus the excitement.

 

It's all relative, and everybody's reaction to cruising will vary greatly based on their own life experiences. Some may feel like royalty being served lobster on a Carnival cruise. Others will have similar reactions to yours.

 

 

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Edited March 21, 2014 by Tapi

[k2excursion]

You must live close to the coast. Not everybody does. For some of us, lobsters are difficult and very expensive to come by. I most definitely will not be purchasing any lobster from any restaurant around here. I'm not that rich. I'm guessing that people that cruise more upscale cruiselines regularly wouldn't have a problem paying what my area has to pay for lobster.

[Pine Bluff]

When I go to seafood restaurants, I wish there were lobster tails. Most often its just lobster, which I won't eat, after trying it once.

 

But I do know where to go when I want it.

 

But ill take you back 20 years when Carnival stopped serving it altogether. There was and uproar, and thankfully, that uproar caused it to come back.

 

Its a staple on cruise ships, and has become synonomous with formal/elegant noght.

 

And when its good, its good, and I enjoy it. A lot of others do too.

[Frank12]

If you're someone who doesn't eat lobster on a regular basis or who frequents fancy restaurants, then going on a cruise, dressing up a bit on elegant night and being served lobster (even if it's Red Lobster quality), is a treat and a departure from the ordinary, thus the excitement.

 

It's all relative, and everybody's reaction to cruising will vary greatly based on their own life experiences. Some may feel like royalty being served lobster on a Carnival cruise. Others will have similar reactions to yours.

 

 

 

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Great post. It is all relative.

[Thebosn1]

You must live close to the coast. Not everybody does. For some of us, lobsters are difficult and very expensive to come by. I most definitely will not be purchasing any lobster from any restaurant around here. I'm not that rich. I'm guessing that people that cruise more upscale cruiselines regularly wouldn't have a problem paying what my area has to pay for lobster.

 

I have lived up and down the east coast including New England and now live in the great lakes region. Lobster that I can get here has normally been frozen, and even a tiny tail (like Red Lobster) is rediculously expensive. If I can get lobster for no additional cost, sure it's a little special.

When I lived in Cape Cod and could get a huge fresh lobster for just a few bucks, maybe it wasn't a big deal but when all I can get now is a frozen, tiny tail for $20 yes I'll be happy to get one without paying extra.

[maldenmusic]

Lobster won't make or break my cruise. We rarely even eat in the MDR preferring to spend all our time out on the deck eating there.

[Mysticks1]

I can see the appeal for it. In my area lobster is only served at Red Lobster and as someone else said that would be poor quality and frozen. There is one high end restaurant here that has live Maine lobsters and they are much more expensive than a good steak. I tried it there and the lobster alone was almost $90 and I didn't like it :( :eek: . Here along the Gulf Coast we have an abundance of good seafood with freshly caught shrimp and fish readily available so I eat seafood all the time that is excellent. On elegant nights I choose to eat the Prime Rib instead.

[Laurab23]

Where I live,lobster is way more than a good steak. A good steak or prime rib aroung $25-@30 and lobster tail will run around $40. So I wait til my yearly cruise and get a couple(or three) lobster tails.

 

Laura

[Nic6318]

A lot of people enjoy lobster enough to consider it special, maybe just because cooking them is a bit of a chore, especially for a crowd.

Because we are in somewhat of a rural area, most restaurants nearby don't serve lobster. However we are able to get live lobster at some local grocery stores that will even stem them for you.

Going on cruises and having nice dinners that sometimes include a lobster is something we definitely look forward to. If it wasn't the case there would be just one less thing that to make our trip special. Happily that isn't the case yet.

[woodey]

the thought of unlimited free anything good is appealing to most people..... and when you make it something that is an event with a night that is made special like elegant night.. and you put the two together ... people will look forward to it.

[seashinesunshine]

Why do so many people seem to make a big deal that lobster is being served one night in the dining room, usually on elegant night??

 

I love lobster, but I've never understood why some people think it's so special to have it served. It's available in any nice restaurant, doesn't cost anymore than a good filet, and certainly is easy to ruin by overcooking, (which I've found often).

 

"Lobster Night" has taken on a special status on cruise ships, and I just can't figure out why!!

 

It can be overrated, but for us, Lobster is not readily available in North Dakota, only at the Local Red Lobster. I don't eat it, but my hunny does, only on a cruise. :)

[SkyMaster]

I've been told that Lobster is nothing more than an excuse to eat lots of BUTTER! ;) Having said that, we look forward to "Lobster Night" aboard ship, and always enjoy it.

 

"SKY"

[1kaper]

I live on the coast, with lots of lobster fishing communities around and married into a lobster fishing family (my husband doesn't but several in his family do). It is still ridiculously expensive in restaurants. We can have it fairly often during lobster season for a good price. It is still "special" to me.

Lobster season is very short, so even though I have access to it, it is still limited.

Even here, lobster dinner is still a special occasion. We don't cook just two or three lobster, so it usually involves a gathering of friends and family. Usually any important occasion during lobster season is celebrated with a lobster dinner. Even here, in a restaurant, a dinner with lobster is considered high end.

 

I realize that many people don't have this opportunity and can see why it would be a bigger treat, especially for those who like it.

I don't enjoy the lobster on the ship, however, I get why a lot of people do and I still think it is a "special" item to be served.

[crusinpsychRN]

I've been told that Lobster is nothing more than an excuse to eat lots of BUTTER! ;) Having said that, we look forward to "Lobster Night" aboard ship, and always enjoy it.

 

"SKY"

 

Good point! Nothing like drawn butter to soak it in. Like escargot is an excuse to dip the bread stick it comes with, and dinner rolls, in lots of garlic butter!

 

Lobster tails in our local grocery are on sale all the time for $7 or less per medium sized tail. I find them smaller than what Carnival serves.

[1kaper]

Good point! Nothing like drawn butter to soak it in. Like escargot is an excuse to dip the bread stick it comes with, and dinner rolls, in lots of garlic butter!

 

Lobster tails in our local grocery are on sale all the time for $7 or less per medium sized tail. I find them smaller than what Carnival serves.

 

 

I prefer it with a little mayo to dip or just plain :D

 

The tails only thing makes me sad, the knuckle meat is the best part.

[MsMot]

Why do so many people seem to make a big deal that lobster is being served one night in the dining room, usually on elegant night??

 

I love lobster, but I've never understood why some people think it's so special to have it served. It's available in any nice restaurant, doesn't cost anymore than a good filet, and certainly is easy to ruin by overcooking, (which I've found often).

 

"Lobster Night" has taken on a special status on cruise ships, and I just can't figure out why!!

 

I have wondered the same thing myself. And Tapi is right, the lobster is on par with Red Lobster. They are small tails, which is why some people order double orders. They are about the size of the tails I buy when I make lobster fra diavolo.

Edited March 21, 2014 by MsMot

[Anyislandwilldo]

In my area, lobster is often listed as market price. We don't get a chance to eat out very often. Going to a buffet is a treat for us. So on the ship, lobster and elegant night are big events for us.

[davy jones]

Why do so many people seem to make a big deal that lobster is being served one night in the dining room, usually on elegant night??

 

I love lobster, but I've never understood why some people think it's so special to have it served. It's available in any nice restaurant, doesn't cost anymore than a good filet, and certainly is easy to ruin by overcooking, (which I've found often).

 

"Lobster Night" has taken on a special status on cruise ships, and I just can't figure out why!!

 

Lobster, filet, and surf and turf, are among the more expensive items on a restaurant menu. On land, dressing up for and going out for a lobster dinner (or good filet) represents a special night for many. Therefore, it represents the same when they go on a cruise.

[grumpyjr88]

At $30 - $40 (sometimes even more!) per pound, lobster is much more expensive than a steak and therefore a treat. Even if it isn't the best quality, it's still good. :)

[carrieluvsgreg]

I think there is a bit of a difference in the lobster served in the MDR for formal night and the $40 lobsters on some restaurant menus. Overall, the tails in the dining room are small to medium, I doubt any restaurant is getting 40 bucks for that. The size and quality of the lobsters in the MDR is about the same as red lobster offers on it's platters. Carnival offers the large Maine lobsters in the steakhouse on board some ships. That is what I would compare to the $40 and up lobsters in restaurants at home.

 

 

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[618mom]

Like others where I live Red Lobster is the only place I know of where I can get it. There may be other places but I have 3 kids, 2 under 5. And lets face it if a restaurant has lobster I sure as heck am not taking my kids there. lol

 

I have never had lobster at all so I am super excited to try it. And the plus is if I don't like it I can order something else at no extra cost.

[cdamion]

I don't know if I consider it a huge deal, but I definitely enjoy it on the ships.

 

I don't tend to order it at restaurants often, so it is a treat to me. I suppose if you live somewhere in Maine where it is readily available at a great price, it wouldn't be as big of a deal.

[Waterloomarc]

I don't consider myself to get excited about the lobster, however I do order it every elegant night. Around here it's pretty easy to come by, and Publix always had a tank of live ones and 'usually' has frozen tails available for $5-7. I'll by the tails to grill myself at home every few months or so.

 

The reason why I order it on this ship is because I don't like the rest of the lobster meat. I find the rest too sweet and therefore won't eat a whole lobster. So on the ship I can have it prepared for me and I can order 2 or 3 servings (don't judge!) and get full. In a land based restaurant if I just order the tails it's not enough for me so I never order it at home.

 

Fwiw I come from a maritime family KNOW what good seafood is. But most times something is better than nothing!

 

 

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