mets123 Posted June 2, 2019 #26 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I will second Beckys Diner in Portland. It's a basic diner, nothing fancy. But the food is great and reasonably priced. You need to order the fish crowded there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted June 2, 2019 #27 Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 3:15 PM, chengkp75 said: On Portland's waterfront, the best "hole in the wall" is Becky's Diner. Just make sure you keep your children quiet. 😬😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted June 2, 2019 #28 Share Posted June 2, 2019 17 hours ago, mets123 said: You need to order the fish crowded there as well. I kinda prefer my fish alone, like filet of sole. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted June 8, 2019 #29 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On June 1, 2019 at 3:40 PM, njhorseman said: Yes, it was Ned Devine's. Ned Devine's has also been voted several times as the best chowder in Boston. Of course, chowder is even more subjective than lobster rolls. I have had Ned's chowder, not sure it is my favorite but it's very good. To the OP -----, please follow the advice of everyone here and look for a real lobster roll in one of your ports. Everyone has a favorite place, but you should be able to get a good, fresh one almost anywhere you go (or else the restaurant wouldn't be in business too long.) Fresh lobster is so far above the frozen product, they're not even in the same conversation. Well worth the additional cost vs. McDonalds, especially in the context of what you're spending for your cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted June 9, 2019 #30 Share Posted June 9, 2019 We'll be on our first NE/Canada cruise in September, which we've dubbed "the Lobster Roll Cruise." I've been taking notes of people's recommended lunch places in our New England ports, and our plan is to have lobster rolls in the various ports. (Still on the fence about having a lobster roll in Halifax, as the fish tacos we had there last summer at the Five Fishermen were incredible. And I might decide to try donair in any event.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 9, 2019 #31 Share Posted June 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Turtles06 said: We'll be on our first NE/Canada cruise in September, which we've dubbed "the Lobster Roll Cruise." I've been taking notes of people's recommended lunch places in our New England ports, and our plan is to have lobster rolls in the various ports. (Still on the fence about having a lobster roll in Halifax, as the fish tacos we had there last summer at the Five Fishermen were incredible. And I might decide to try donair in any event.) Another option is High Roller Lobster in Portland. Used to be a food truck, but is now a brick and mortar on Exchange St. They have lobster tacos, lobster grilled cheese sandwich, "lobby pop" (a tail on a stick), or a fried lobby pop (like a corn dog, but with a whole tail), and a "surf and turf" brisket burger with lobster topping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted June 9, 2019 #32 Share Posted June 9, 2019 20 minutes ago, chengkp75 said: Another option is High Roller Lobster in Portland. Used to be a food truck, but is now a brick and mortar on Exchange St. They have lobster tacos, lobster grilled cheese sandwich, "lobby pop" (a tail on a stick), or a fried lobby pop (like a corn dog, but with a whole tail), and a "surf and turf" brisket burger with lobster topping. Thanks Chief, that sounds pretty amazing. I just pulled up their menu -- I'd like one of each. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 9, 2019 #33 Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Turtles06 said: Thanks Chief, that sounds pretty amazing. I just pulled up their menu -- I'd like one of each. 🤣 There used to be other places in town that did deep fried lobster, and I sort of feel High Roller's is a little too much on the batter, but the burger and tacos are great. Selection of local craft beers as well (one of the partners is a craft brewer). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted June 10, 2019 #34 Share Posted June 10, 2019 We have a good sized group that is going to be on a quest for Lobster in any form after our trolley tour in Portland. Any suggestions for a good place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 10, 2019 #35 Share Posted June 10, 2019 8 hours ago, Sunny AZ Girl said: We have a good sized group that is going to be on a quest for Lobster in any form after our trolley tour in Portland. Any suggestions for a good place? Size of group and price range? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Carolyn Posted June 10, 2019 #36 Share Posted June 10, 2019 23 hours ago, Turtles06 said: We'll be on our first NE/Canada cruise in September, which we've dubbed "the Lobster Roll Cruise." I've been taking notes of people's recommended lunch places in our New England ports, and our plan is to have lobster rolls in the various ports. (Still on the fence about having a lobster roll in Halifax, as the fish tacos we had there last summer at the Five Fishermen were incredible. And I decide to try donair in any event.) In Saint John, NB, Steamers, right across from dock, has excellent fish and chips, lobster rolls etc. Eat there every time we go. Also Gilberts on water front in Portland has chowders and seafood incl. lobster roll, West St Cafe in Bar Harbor. We like Murphys on water front in Halifax for location, have always had delicoius food but it is a bit pricey-- we go for location 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted June 10, 2019 #37 Share Posted June 10, 2019 7 hours ago, chengkp75 said: Size of group and price range? It looks as if there are 18 of us from the Roll Call who are taking the Portland Trolley Lighthouse Tour in the morning and then hope to find a casual,moderately priced place to eat lobster near the pier afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 10, 2019 #38 Share Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Sunny AZ Girl said: It looks as if there are 18 of us from the Roll Call who are taking the Portland Trolley Lighthouse Tour in the morning and then hope to find a casual,moderately priced place to eat lobster near the pier afterwards. Portland Lobster, Becky's Diner, or Gilbert's Chowder House will have outdoor seating on the waterfront. The Porthole comes highly recommended (haven't been myself since the change in owners), and will have outdoor seating on the waterfront as well. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted June 18, 2019 #39 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) On 5/26/2019 at 5:57 PM, fstuff1 said: heard that some McDonalds last year in the northeast sold lobster rolls with 6oz lobster meat for $9. anyone know if these McD are within walking distance of a port? And which port?? None.... and they are a waste of money.... and 6oz...in your dreams There are dozens of places... maybe hundreds that make and sell much better lobster .... fresh lobster not processed garbage. What port? Edited June 18, 2019 by Hawaiidan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted June 18, 2019 #40 Share Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 10:18 AM, Turtles06 said: We have a New England/Canada cruise this fall and will likely be doing the same for lunch. Our ports include Boston, Portland, Bar Harbor and Halifax, so if you recall any places you liked, feel free to share, thanks! Been to all....and the best was Port Hole in Portland me.........That includes Bar Harbor and Boston Bar Harbor is over the top touristy.... There you want to see Acadia NP... not spend $100 on a couple of Lobster rolls Was just at Port Hole and 2- 1.25 lobsters corn and fixins ate $25 !! and you eat on the pier... big seafood menu too. Some like Beckies but its too far from where the ship pulls in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted June 18, 2019 #41 Share Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 10:19 AM, Sunny AZ Girl said: It looks as if there are 18 of us from the Roll Call who are taking the Portland Trolley Lighthouse Tour in the morning and then hope to find a casual,moderately priced place to eat lobster near the pier afterwards. There is nothing by the port pier its all downtown about a mile away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 19, 2019 #42 Share Posted June 19, 2019 14 hours ago, Hawaiidan said: There is nothing by the port pier its all downtown about a mile away Boone's, Portland Lobster, Gilbert's and Porthole are all about 1/2 mile from pier (8-10 minute walk), Becky's is just under a mile (20 minute walk). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted June 19, 2019 Author #43 Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 6/9/2019 at 4:17 PM, chengkp75 said: Another option is High Roller Lobster in Portland. Used to be a food truck, but is now a brick and mortar on Exchange St. They have lobster tacos, lobster grilled cheese sandwich, "lobby pop" (a tail on a stick), or a fried lobby pop (like a corn dog, but with a whole tail), and a "surf and turf" brisket burger with lobster topping. ok, forgetting McD. will try the fried lobster tail on a stick. thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted June 19, 2019 #44 Share Posted June 19, 2019 5 hours ago, fstuff1 said: ok, forgetting McD. will try the fried lobster tail on a stick. thx! No no no, don't give up. McD has free wifi, great fries, cheap coffee and secret sauce. No need to tip either unlike other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted June 20, 2019 #45 Share Posted June 20, 2019 22 hours ago, sfaaa said: No no no, don't give up. McD has free wifi, great fries, cheap coffee and secret sauce. No need to tip either unlike other places. Even better.... you don't have to order by any item. if you can not decide.. just tell e'm you want $15 of food. No matter as it all will be warm, and taste the same regardless of what is is or supposed to be!!! And as a bonus maybe share the table with some homeless guys who are hanging out !! Good food and good company !1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted June 24, 2019 Author #46 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Nevermind.. my ship (Celebrity Summit) has free unlimited lobster rolls at the buffet. (Bat Harbor, Maine) but will probably still go get a fried lobster tail on a stick in Portland, Maine tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 24, 2019 #47 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, fstuff1 said: Nevermind.. my ship (Celebrity Summit) has free unlimited lobster rolls at the buffet. (Bat Harbor, Maine) but will probably still go get a fried lobster tail on a stick in Portland, Maine tomorrow. If it's got that other stuff in there, it's not a lobster roll, it's a seafood hoagie. Edited June 24, 2019 by chengkp75 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted June 25, 2019 Author #48 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) On 6/9/2019 at 4:17 PM, chengkp75 said: Another option is High Roller Lobster in Portland. Used to be a food truck, but is now a brick and mortar on Exchange St. They have lobster tacos, lobster grilled cheese sandwich, "lobby pop" (a tail on a stick), or a fried lobby pop (like a corn dog, but with a whole tail), and a "surf and turf" brisket burger with lobster topping. google found another lobster tail on a stick: http://susansfishnchips.com/ but it's 11miles from the port. 😞 ok, i'm off to High Roller for lunch for the regular Lolly pop, not the corndog version. reviews says too much breading, like you said. https://highrollerlobster.com/menu .7miles from port hope the regular version is also fried. Edited June 25, 2019 by fstuff1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted June 25, 2019 Author #49 Share Posted June 25, 2019 ok, went to Highroller and had BOTH the lobster lollipop (regular, no fried) and the lobster roll. the bread was toasted PERFECTLY! yum! How many oz is a lobster tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 25, 2019 #50 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, fstuff1 said: ok, went to Highroller and had BOTH the lobster lollipop (regular, no fried) and the lobster roll. the bread was toasted PERFECTLY! yum! How many oz is a lobster tail? Depends on the size of the lobster. A 1-1/4 lb bug, your typical size, yields about 4-5 oz of meat. Looks like you got a good helping of claw and knuckle meat, which IMHO is the best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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