Lobster on Regal Princess

[Rstamper]

Do they have lobster on one of the formal nights in the main dining room on a 7 night cruise?

 

 

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Edited December 23, 2016 by Rstamper

[easyboy]

Usually on 2nd formal night.

[Bill B]

Usually on 2nd formal night.

 

Is it lobster or crayfish?

[sunsetbeachgal]

The entree has a lobster tail and two large prawns.

 

 

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[geocruiser]

We just got off Regal on Sunday. It was served on the second formal night. My DH said that it was salty.

What he did like was on the last sea day at the buffet, in one section they had, prawns, mussels, shrimp and oysters. There might haave been more, but that what was on his plate.

[Kingofcool1947]

Do they have lobster on one of the formal nights in the main dining room on a 7 night cruise?

 

 

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Yes. But it's just a small tail plus 3 shrimp. If you are a lobster lover, go to the specialty restaurant Sabatini's, where lobster is served 3 ways. Bester quality of lobster IMHO.

 

Of course, in the MDR, you can always order more than one lobster entree at a time. That's what the fella sitting at the table next to us did. He ordered 4 lobster entrees and ate them all. :)

 

Enjoy your cruise.

Edited December 23, 2016 by Kingofcool1947

[-Lew-]

 

If you are a lobster lover, go to the specialty restaurant Sabatini's, where lobster is served 3 ways. Bester quality of lobster IMHO.

I don't feel lobster in any Princess dining venue is anything to rave about, but if I had to choose I would agree the lobster tails offered in Sabatini's are the best. I usually order a couple of tails without the other items as an accompaniment to my main dish.

 

[shredie]

The entree has a lobster tail and two large prawns.

 

 

 

The prawns are better than the lobster, IMO. :)

[easyboy]

We just got off Regal on Sunday. It was served on the second formal night. My DH said that it was salty.

What he did like was on the last sea day at the buffet, in one section they had, prawns, mussels, shrimp and oysters. There might haave been more, but that what was on his plate.

Did you also have the deep fried oyster? We had it last Oct.

[geocruiser]

Did you also have the deep fried oyster? We had it last Oct.

 

No, my DH did not have them. I don't know if they had them.

Alas, poor me, did not taste any of it, because I have a shell fish allergy.

[easyboy]

No, my DH did not have them. I don't know if they had them.

Alas, poor me, did not taste any of it, because I have a shell fish allergy.

Since your DH liked seafood, he would have liked it too. Just a thought.

[hm9912]

Yes. But it's just a small tail plus 3 shrimp. If you are a lobster lover, go to the specialty restaurant Sabatini's, where lobster is served 3 ways. Bester quality of lobster IMHO.

 

Of course, in the MDR, you can always order more than one lobster entree at a time. That's what the fella sitting at the table next to us did. He ordered 4 lobster entrees and ate them all. :)

 

Enjoy your cruise.

 

I only ordered three lobster

 

 

And two shrimp cocktail

 

 

My blood sugar the following morning was the lowest it had been all month

 

Perhaps I should have had a fourth lobster too?

 

Howard

[geocruiser]

Since your DH liked seafood, he would have liked it too. Just a thought.

 

Thank you for telling me about them. He said that he will look for them on our Regal cruise on 1/8/17. It is great to be able to try a new dish.

[Kingofcool1947]

I only ordered three lobster

 

 

And two shrimp cocktail

 

 

My blood sugar the following morning was the lowest it had been all month

 

Perhaps I should have had a fourth lobster too?

 

Howard

 

 

Howard,

 

With so much food offerings on cruises, , it can be difficult avoiding gluttony, isn't it? :). but good that lobster and shrimp cocktail helps you contol your blood sugar. :)

 

I, myself, don't find the quality of the lobster served on Princess all that great. :(

 

I enjoy a good fresh lobster, but on cruises, I avoid eating more than one lobster tail entree on Formal Night. And too much shrimp cocktail. Why? Frozen, not fresh, unknown source (Asia, or other third world countries,) possible high levels mercury and other toxins, too much sodium from the sauce. Bad for HBP and Cholesterol.

 

Enjoy your cruise, and enjoy your lobsters! ;)

Edited December 24, 2016 by Kingofcool1947

[catsdinner]

Since I live in the North Atlantic, don't care much for what they call lobster on a cruise ship. Don't taste anything like we get locally.

[Kingofcool1947]

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Since I live in the North Atlantic, don't care much for what they call lobster on a cruise ship. Don't taste anything like we get locally.

 

That's because they're frozen lobster "chick" size tails, and come from an unknown source. Same with the prawns and shrimp. I suspect, probably sourced from Asia, or other Third World countries. :eek:

 

Best lobster I've ever had was on a shore excursion Lobster Bake, Portland, Maine, and also at a restaurant in PEI, Canada. Whole lobster, live out of a tank, and freshly steamed. With just clarified butter, no sauce to mask the sweet flavor of the lobster. :) 15 day New England-Canada on a Celebrity cruise.

 

Happy sailing.

Edited December 24, 2016 by Kingofcool1947

[stoneharborlady]

I always found the lobster to be a bit mushy. Actually the prawns are far superior.

[Rstamper]

Yes. But it's just a small tail plus 3 shrimp. If you are a lobster lover, go to the specialty restaurant Sabatini's, where lobster is served 3 ways. Bester quality of lobster IMHO.

 

Of course, in the MDR, you can always order more than one lobster entree at a time. That's what the fella sitting at the table next to us did. He ordered 4 lobster entrees and ate them all. :)

 

Enjoy your cruise.

 

 

Thanks, love the picture. Can't wait.

 

 

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[Rstamper]

Thank you for telling me about them. He said that he will look for them on our Regal cruise on 1/8/17. It is great to be able to try a new dish.

 

 

We will be on the Regal a couple weeks after you. Have fun!

 

 

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[Rstamper]

Thanks for everyone's comments. We were on another cruise line, and they did not offer lobster in the MDR, except for an up charge. It was a Mediterranean cruise.

 

 

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[Baystate]

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That's because they're frozen lobster "chick" size tails, and come from an unknown source. Same with the prawns and shrimp. I suspect, probably sourced from Asia, or other Third World countries. :eek:

 

Best lobster I've ever had was on a shore excursion Lobster Bake, Portland, Maine, and also at a restaurant in PEI, Canada. Whole lobster, live out of a tank, and freshly steamed. With just clarified butter, no sauce to mask the sweet flavor of the lobster. :) 15 day New England-Canada on a Celebrity cruise.

 

Happy sailing.

 

Agreed.

 

I suppose if you're not from New England, Canada or used to North American lobster you might like it. I have read that most lobsters used on cruise ships are rock lobsters. What most people think of as "Maine lobsters" are North American lobsters found from Canada to Maryland.

 

For my husband and I that can have it whenever we want without paying an arm and a leg for it we don't bother on a cruise, but for someone that doesn't live along the East Coast, I'm sure that they enjoy it.

Edited December 31, 2016 by Baystate

[TracieABD]

Agreed.

 

I suppose if you're not from New England, Canada or used to North American lobster you might like it. I have read that most lobsters used on cruise ships are rock lobsters. What most people think of as "Maine lobsters" are North American lobsters found from Canada to Maryland.

 

For my husband and I that can have it whenever we want without paying an arm and a leg for it we don't bother on a cruise, but for someone that doesn't live along the East Coast, I'm sure that they enjoy it.

 

My husband would totally agree with you on this.

 

For the most part, the lobsters are pretty tiny compared to lobster you would find in New England. One has to eat several- and Princess is wonderful in the fact that your wait staff will shuck them for you. (Is shuck the proper verbiage here???)

[Baystate]

My husband would totally agree with you on this.

 

For the most part, the lobsters are pretty tiny compared to lobster you would find in New England. One has to eat several- and Princess is wonderful in the fact that your wait staff will shuck them for you. (Is shuck the proper verbiage here???)

 

Lol, why not. Although, if I had to think about it I think most often we say crack for lobster and shuck for clams and oysters. ;)

[Baystate]

But, having them already cracked for you (and out of the shell,we call lazy man's lobster) is my favorite kind, lol

Edited December 31, 2016 by Baystate

[TracieABD]

Lol, why not. Although, if I had to think about it I think most often we say crack for lobster and shuck for clams and oysters. ;)

 

Thanks! You still live in NE (I left 24 years ago)- so you win! Cracked it is!