Lobster Warning

[rmalbers]

Had the lobster, a nice small eight bites but I just wanted to put this out there:  I'm thinking it had to be a screw up but that butter they put over it had so much salt in it, well, it was just crazy.  Before you think that I'm not used to salt I very much am and over salt, mostly everything.  It was just crazy how salty that butter was.  Anyway, if they are really going to make it that salty be sure and have them pour a bit on your fork or something and try it before you go for the full dump on.  (This was in EQ MDR  a few days ago.)

Edited February 11, 2023 by rmalbers

[davekathy]

We always ask for the drawn butter to be put in a small bowl. We prefer to dip the lobster instead of having it swim in the butter. 

[SusieAV8R]

DH & I generally have ANY sauce/dressing/gravy put in a side bowl or on the side of the plate so that we can control the amount going onto our food.

[buckeye8810]

Lobster seems smaller than years past, although it was never big to begin with.

It’s lucky if it’s 3 ounces. Size of a large prawn.

Even in Murano the lobster isn’t huge…probably 5 or 6 ounces in there.

[GotMINI]

Lobster size was always small in past.  Going on Silhouette this March.  Honestly would be surprised it could get any smaller and still be considered lobster.

 

[yknot13]

What night of the cruise is typically lobster night?

[Mark_T]

31 minutes ago, yknot13 said:

What night of the cruise is typically lobster night?

The last chic night is often 'lobster night'...

[NutsAboutGolf]

46 minutes ago, yknot13 said:

What night of the cruise is typically lobster night?

 

14 minutes ago, Mark_T said:

The last chic night is often 'lobster night'...

 

Usually the last sea day

[Linsie]

On 2/11/2023 at 2:24 PM, rmalbers said:

Had the lobster, a nice small eight bites but I just wanted to put this out there:  I'm thinking it had to be a screw up but that butter they put over it had so much salt in it, well, it was just crazy.  Before you think that I'm not used to salt I very much am and over salt, mostly everything.  It was just crazy how salty that butter was.  Anyway, if they are really going to make it that salty be sure and have them pour a bit on your fork or something and try it before you go for the full dump on.  (This was in EQ MDR  a few days ago.)

Agree.

[Dave Judy]

On the Apex two weeks ago. Just asked my wife about the butter with the Lobster as I thought she’d made a similar comment.  She affirmed that she was shocked why the drawn butter was so salty. 

[Guppy99]

3 hours ago, yknot13 said:

What night of the cruise is typically lobster night?

No one is able to answer that as the cruises go from 4 days to multiple weeks.  Just before you embark, the ap may indicate the menus for the cruise. however, they reserve the right to switch things around onboard.

[BPCW]

Just got off Millennium yesterday.  The lobster, along with most entree portions (except the duck and steak Diane), were noticeably smaller. Here is a photo of our lobster.  Cooked well and tasted very good but definitely wasn’t enough for one person unless you prefer small portions. 

[bEwAbG]

Surprised they don't plate that on a saucer so it at least looks bigger.

[cruisemom42]

Looks more like an appetizer than an entree...

[indy406]

Sounds like lobster night be a good time to check out the Oceanview. 

[countess5]

I’m going to get hammered with this comment, but I have read many comments on lobster.

Is the only place on earth lobster is served is on a cruise ship? 😂

 

So much focus on a lobster meal on a ship. 🤔

 

Just saying.

 

Cheers 

[NC58]

15 minutes ago, BPCW said:

Just got off Millennium yesterday.  The lobster, along with most entree portions (except the duck and steak Diane), were noticeably smaller. Here is a photo of our lobster.  Cooked well and tasted very good but definitely wasn’t enough for one person unless you prefer small portions. 

Our  New Years Eve dinner at our house . The Lobster Tails were $4.99 each from Harris Teeter 😃

We will be ok with something else . 🚢 

[gizmodog]

At least you all got butter for your lobster, we never saw any butter. Also just wondering is anyone offered coffee anymore after dinner? We were not asked once. My husband would literally have to almost grab someone to get a cup of coffee.

[NutsAboutGolf]

42 minutes ago, countess5 said:

I’m going to get hammered with this comment, but I have read many comments on lobster.

Is the only place on earth lobster is served is on a cruise ship? 😂

 

So much focus on a lobster meal on a ship. 🤔

 

Just saying.

 

Cheers 

 

It's X's own fault, now that the ribeye, prime rib and wellington are gone, the lobster is the only premium food item left to complain about 😅

[Laurab23]

3 hours ago, countess5 said:

I’m going to get hammered with this comment, but I have read many comments on lobster.

Is the only place on earth lobster is served is on a cruise ship? 😂

 

So much focus on a lobster meal on a ship. 🤔

 

Just saying.

 

Cheers 

Pretty much the only place for me. My husband does not like lobster so I don't cook it at home. And we rarely go out to dinner. 

 

Laura

[Guppy99]

3 hours ago, countess5 said:

I’m going to get hammered with this comment, but I have read many comments on lobster.

Is the only place on earth lobster is served is on a cruise ship? 😂

 

So much focus on a lobster meal on a ship. 🤔

 

Just saying.

 

Cheers 

It's been my experience that the lobster on ship is generally prepared very well. Lobster, in even very expensive seafood restaurants, is often not prepared as well. It can be very tough and dry.  Also, since Covid, the food has seriously declined on Celebrity. Both sourcing and preparation have suffered.  This remains one of the better prepared meals.

[PineappleTraveler]

5 hours ago, countess5 said:

Is the only place on earth lobster is served is on a cruise ship? 😂

 

So much focus on a lobster meal on a ship. 🤔

I'm landlocked in a hick town, seafood is often the highlight of a vacation for me. Very eagerly awaiting the lobster, even if it's itty bitty in April.

[Tinknock50]

50 minutes ago, PineappleTraveler said:

I'm landlocked in a hick town, seafood is often the highlight of a vacation for me. Very eagerly awaiting the lobster, even if it's itty bitty in April.

Me too. If I am really hungry I will have steak with it. 😉

[wadewood]

I just bought 5 lobster tails at Costco for $25.  And they are larger than what's served on Celebrity.  The $20 charge, after auto grat., for an extra tail is a smack in the face.  I get it's an expensive item for them and some abused it ordering so many, but I think extra charge should be half of what it is.

 

[pwppaul]

Is lobster available in the Oceanview cafe on Chic Night?