best lobster roll on the lake
 

I whole WP legend actually started with a poll on the forum as to the best lobster roll on the lake. WP won hands down and caused me to go and many others. So now in 2009 where is the best lobster roll on the lake?

Down at this end of the lake I'd vote for Pop's. $13.95 with fries. Served on a buttered, grilled hot dog roll with just the right amount of mayonaise.

We had lobster rolls at the Lobster Pound at Weirs Beach last night. $18.00, so a little on the high side, but VERY delicious. We'll go back again.

Got them as carry out, but I'd like to go back for a regular meal as well.

$18.00 for a lobster roll? a little on the high side? OK, no swearing on the forum, so I'll just say )!($*@&% instead!

I would like to know HOW MUCH lobster was in that (I would hope it was at least a 1/2 #!), what size the bun was, and what else came with it? YIKES!

Red Hill Dari gets my vote
 

SamIAm's lobster rolls at the Dari are always top notch, I can't get enough of them.

And that barely 5 foot tall blue-eyed curly-headed blonde dynamo that I eventually have to put through college serving them is always a bonus:D

Oh yes! Red Hill Dari Lobster Rolls are the greatest!!!!! My mother-in-law INSISTS we go there everytime we're up at our house there!:coolsm:

"wow"....
 

Sounds like they took a line from our infamous Waldo Pepper's. So finally, the great Lake Winnipesaukee's lobsta roll has reunited, in our very mid'st!.... Born again, we will see.!
Hey, I just like to see the Lakes Region Folk, enjoying the food out here!!!!
T

Sam and Rosie's, Center Harbor, Lobster Roll is the best as far as I am concerned. I believe they are running $16.95 now. Large claw and tail meat, just the right amount of mayo.

Operation Lobster Roll
 

I had one of the Canoe's lobster rolls last year and it came on an awful bun that wasn't even toasted. They must have been out of the normal ones. The filling was absolutely wonderful though and there was a lot of it. :liplick: I guess it worked out because if I had a bun with it, I would have left over full. :laugh:

:idea: Operation Lobster Roll:

I think we all should take photos of our lobster rolls to post in this thread along with a review. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words. ;) Let's get cracking!

Sawyers??
 

OK,getting a little nervous here...nobody has mentioned Sawyers. Coming up very soon now,and it has always been "Go to Sawyers; go directly to Sawyers;do not pass go...." it IS open,right? I'll be having a melt down if I can't get their lobster roll...not to mention those onion rings ( the likes of which we never, ever see down here!).

They're open
 

Been to Sawyers 5 times so far - got lobster rolls each time. A solo roll is
$13, and still is served cold only (wish they'd do it warm), but is perfect every time. Consistant year after year.

Best lobster rolls
 

have you tried "o's", their the best. lots and lots of lobster and for only $15.00. you got to try them! :liplick:

O's?..........................................

O's
 

Next to the dam in Lakeport NH. The mac and cheese with lobsters are to die for. :love:

O STEAK & SEAFOOD Dine at O Steaks and Seafood located at Lake Opechee Inn and Spa or their affiliate restaurant, Canoe, in Center Harbor, NH.:liplick:

We enjoy the lobster roll at the Wolfe Trap. We go on a Sun or Sat afternoon, sit outside and enjoy the view of the back eddie, order steamers and then the lobster roll. What a wonderful afternoon! :D

$18 is not that far off on the LR anymore, sometimes you pay a bit more for the location for sure. I think here on the water with docks it's $17. I'd prefer chips, but every place prefers to serve fries.

I'm trying to plan my August trip now. We'll be staying at the Naswa, so we'll probably do lunch there. Might even try to catch the Mount ride, although we might miss the 12:30 departure time.

I was thinking the Lobster Pound for Friday night, Saturday night we'll be at Meadowbrook, for both din din and a concert. Depending on the menu selections, I might have two or more lobster rolls for comparison :)

Would you believe that D'Angelo's (1056 UNION AVENUE, RTE. 3
LACONIA, NH 03246 Tel: 603-524-6300) has an awesome Lobster Salad sub? The prices aren't listed on their on-line menu but I believe I paid $12 for a medium.
http://www.dangelos.com/images/promo...o.Lineup09.jpg

Lobster roll @ Michael's
 

You have to try Michael's in the Weirs the best lobster roll I've had on the lake. All lobster no fillers lightly toasted bun with your choice of a side for 18.95. Alll their seafood is very good fresh and huge portions! The seafood stuffed haddock is the best!

Skelley's
 

Yesterday we went to the dump - I mean the transfer station - and while chatting with one of the older gentlemen that works there, we got talking about Skelley's. He said they have the best lobster rolls, he got them the night before for company - couldn't say enough. So guess what our next stop was? I'm not a big seafood person - but hubby went right in for a lobster roll to go. I'm told that it was $13 and I could see that it had plenty of lobster. Might be worth a try!

Lobster Pound
 

We ordered lobsters rolls for lunch at the Lobster Pound- good thing we got the large instead of the overstuffed- because the large was stuffed-- there were huge hunks of tail and claw meat-- the price was either 14.95 or 16.95- included fries (and corn bread).

Where (exactly) is Sawyers? I'm actually after awesome Onion Rings...Thanks...

http://www.google.com/mapdata?CxX77p...gBUgJVU8oBAmVu
Sawyer's is "A" on the map.....kitty-corner from Patrick's Pub

Here's the webpage... SAWYER'S

Junction of Rt 11 and Rt 11b. Lots of good things right there like Patricks, Whining Bucher, B-Maes, Meadowbrook music venue, Mountainview Yacht club, Beans and Greens. Just east of the Laconia Airport.

Lobster roll price
 

Can someone who understands the restaurant business explain why on earth Lobster Rolls are going for $18? I just read in the Union Leader that Lobster prices are so low that some Maine Lobstermen are thinking of parking their boats until the price goes up.

I remember the last year that Waldo Peppers was in the old location, their lobster roll was $10.95 or $11.95 and that included fries.

I plan to boycott lobster rolls until the price is reasonable. As much as I love them I refuse to pay $18.

BEST lobster roll
 

When the prices are down, I usually make it to the local supermarket and have them steam up 4 or 6 lobsters. I take them home and shuck them....cut them up...toast a fresh roll....stuff it and pour a little melted butter over the top and try not to devour it.
The leftover gets chilled and I add a bit of Hellman's mayonnaise ( this makes a difference, the cheap mayonnaise is awful ) I never complain about having lobster rolls 2 days in a row!

Phantom is right...Hellman's makes the difference...and Taz is right too..lobster is cheap this year and our lobster rolls at the Red Hill Dari are still $11.95 with fries....same as last year.

Sam and Rosies
 

My vote goes to Sam and Rosies.....6 oz of pure lobster meet, perfectly prepared, served with o-rings or fries. I have not tried Kevin's yet, but plan to do so before season's end. And as a hint to Kevin/Laura, I am keeping my fingers crossed that Kevin's lobster rolls are served with their yummy cole slaw.

Lobster prices.
 

Last Friday, Market Basket in Tilton and Concord were selling lobsters at 4.99 a pound. Picked up a few. Cooked them up. I have the best lobster rolls LOL! Beats the $18 price tag charged by the restuarants.

Make it yourself
 

Also when you make it yourself you don't have to include the leg meat. As we have discussed before, the amount of leg meat varies, but most establishments make rolls with some portion of leg meat included.

No stringy leg meat.......
 

......in the lobster rolls at my house!! :laugh:

I was shocked
 

My brother works at one of the chain supermarkets. We were quite shocked :eek:to learn that when that chain "steams a lobster" for a customer it involves putting the lobster into a microwave oven. Besides creating what must be the worst microwave oven in the world, this does not sound like a very good way to cook a lobster. You might want to ask next time you get the fix ens for your roll.

I found out this is true of Shaws in Gilford. Heaths in Center Harbour still steams the olde fashion way (if you call 24 hrs in advance) ;)

Samiam went to Red hill today and both of us loved the 11.95 lobster rolls

chalk it up to quality control
 

We went to Red Hill Tuesday afternoon, and as always my lobster roll was perfection, the best around. I mixed it up a bit and got the onion rings instead of fries, and they rocked, as well!:liplick: My husband gets the big fisherman's platter every time we go, then wants a bite of my lobster roll. I don't think so, bub. Get yer own!!:D

Don't know where he works but I always purchased Market Forge pressure steamers ($5,000+/-) for chain I worked for. Even some of the smaller places use them. Very quick and easy.

Commercial steamer
 

Last year Heath`s bought a commercial steamer and now will steam lobsters while you wait. Takes about 20 minutes to steam up to 5-6. No more 24 hour notice.

That's great to know! I asked if they would steam during the sale tomorrow and they said no.. :(

WiFi thanks for pointing that out to me. I just talked to the manager (Paul) and he said that they will steam lobsters if asked tommorrow.

no, no... thank YOU.... I asked an employee 2 days ago and she said no. Paul seems to hold more authority :)

lobster prices
 

hard shell lobsters are at 8 dollars a pound and that is what we use in our lobster rolls at the pound. frozen lobster meat and soft shell lobsters are less expensive. i think people just need to decide if they want to spend a few dollars more for fresh, quality lobster meat and no fillers.

Hey Mike, finally getting over your way next month. We weren't sure about the Friday afternoon, but on August 21st we're heading to the LP for drinks and dinner. Anything exciting going on then? Love to meet you.

Red Hill Dairy
 

Thats it! I am going to Red Hill for a Lobster Roll the next time I go to Center Harbor. Good reviews and the price is reasonable.

fun weekend planned
 

we have some great live music planned that weekend. friday aug. 21 we have the grinning lizzards who play here and in the area all the time. they play a great mix of music and will have you up dancing. same goes for our band sat night, cryin out loud. they area amazing and had the roof deck rockin just last nite. sundays we have acoustic singers. if the weather is good the music will be on the deck from7pm-10pm. please ask for me or my brother rich, one of us is always here. we will take good care of you.

Microwaving lobster
 

Actually the microwave is the best method for cooking lobster. I've tried this several times...Always perfect. Read the following link...

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...DGJU3QL1P1.DTL

Do you bake or broil lizard? :laugh:

Sounds great Mike.

Another Vote for Sam and Rosie's
 

There may some as good as Sam and Rosie's but I doubt that any are better,

Kevin's Cafe in Moultonborough has amazing lobster rolls (and crab cakes too).

Cristen, even though Kevins is a competitor......I bow when I drive by the place because his crabcakes are so good. Had lunch there monday and ordered two crabcake apps. Sammie had fish and chips. delicious.

There is definitely room for both of you! :laugh: Seriously though it's like comparing Apples and Oranges as you guys do what you and you do it so well. Nice to see you heaping on the Kudos to a fellow restaurant. I have seen quite a bit of that from the seasoned professional restaurant owners on this forum. It's good to see.

Samiam;

Which restaurants do you own...I thought you owned Sam & Rosies (which my wife and I have been to for breakfast and is great). You also own the Village Kitchen (another great place!)??

Thanks!

Dan

Dan,

SAMIAM owns the Village Kitchen and the Red Hill Dairy in Center Harbor.
Both have delicious food and they are both run very well.

Sam & Rosies has been mentioned in other forums and I think those guys do a great job as well. Kind of a hidden gem if you will.

Thanks Hazelnut;

For some reason I thought he owned Sam & Rosies too, and yes it is a hidden gem!

Dan

thank you!
 

Samiam...for your comment on our crabcakes..we love the VK and the Dari as well...both are well run, and the food is fabulous!!

Folks,

As much as I love lobster rolls, paying $13 - $17 for it today is absolutely rediculous. You are all being had. Lobsters are available for under $5 a pound. The price for a lobster roll, even if they fill it with 1 lb of lobster meat (which I highly doubt) should run you no more than $9 - $10 bucks. I have taken the liberty of buying lobsters this year cheap, boil them, mix in some celery and mayo, and voila.....the best lobster rolls anywhere, and for less than half the cost of what you all are paying. I hope you all enjoy your rolls. I sure am.

Almost had me!
 

Until you got to the celery part!! NO Celery.

Really though, I agree the prices are high this year given lobster cost but we are paying for convenience.

Convenience is one thing, price gouging is another. If you want to pay double for convenience, go for it. I will opt not to partake in overpriced lobster (and in some cases langostino) filled hotdog rolls.

Just an FYI if you decide to make it yourself, if you shave the celery real thin, you hardly notice it but it adds a slightly better texture to the lobster mix. Enjoy.

Just setting the Record Straight
 

FatboyNH
Better check your math. If you ever picked a pound of Lobster Meat, you would know it takes five to six 1 1/2lb lobsters to get 1 pound of lobster meat. Even at $4.99 a pound it would cost $38-$45 to make a pound. Usually Cheaper to buy it than to pick your own.
On top of all this, $4.99 a pound is hard to find.

Can you please enlighten us as to what we can buy in a restaurant that isn't marked up by at least 100%?

The bottom line: Convenience cost money.

A POUND OF LOBSTER MEAT, AND THE PRICE 9/10 BUCKS??!!
Are you OK?
I see the analogy you are trying to make, but unless you are grinding up a whole 1lb lobster (shells, guts, and all), your $5 a lb. is going to yield very very very little meat.
I think you came up with a good idea for a post, didn't think it thru, and... well, the result is not very good.
Lobster is cheaper now, to be sure. But a lb. of meat....gotta be 25/30 dollars.

Yield
 

I just googled lobster yield and the average is 17-21 % yield of meat to raw weight.So based on that lobster would be about $25 to 30 a lb.How much is in a typical L roll,dont know.

overhead....
 

The costs of running a business, and in this economy?....
Sure, the "Do It Yourselfers save lots of cash, and then again, some of us want to get out on our vacation, more views and people to meet"! Might even be able to view an awesome sunrise or sunset that inspires us.
Don't get me wrong, I have lived here for twenty + years, however I have enjoyed the delicate texture and tastes of some of the most wonderful Restaurants that this world has ever known!

Don't you go muckin' up a good lobsta roll...
 

Celery in a lobsta roll?

As we say Down East... That would go ova like a farht in church.... :D



SIKSUKR - I remember Pepper posting a coupla o' years back that they about broke even w/ the cost of the lobster rolls at Waldo's... where they really make they $$$ is on fries, etc. (side stuff). The price of lobster wasn't that much more then than it is today.

Yes...the crabcakes are fantastic!

I go to the Village Kitchen often and would like to say you have the best breakfast around! I also want to give a thumbs up to a couple of the women who work there....Rhonda and Sherri. They do a great job and are always smiling! :)

To all the naysayers,

I didn't say that a 1 pound lobster would yield 1 lb of meat. I mentioned 1 lb because some places claim that they put that in the rolls (non of these places are around the lake region). Most, however, put between 1/3 to 1/2 pound of lobster meat. I have pulled enough meat of a 1 lb lobster and made lobster rolls that equal or beat the amount of meat that most places give. If you don't believe me, try it for youself and compare it to Sawyers, Lobster Pound, Tamarack, etc. They are not giving you more than 1/2 pound of meat at most.

The real point I was making was if lobster is so cheap, why are prices for lobster meals still going up. Howver, after reading the responses here, it seems most of you don't really think about it and will pay higher prices just for convenience. Hey, it's your money. Just don't be surprised next year if lobster prices are higher and your rolls are now $20. Would you be willing to pay that much for convenience?

Ok
 

fatboy
You wrote:
You are all being had. Lobsters are available for under $5 a pound. The price for a lobster roll, even if they fill it with 1 lb of lobster meat (which I highly doubt) should run you no more than $9 - $10 bucks.

The equation you were using, was $5 a lb, so double it, and the roll should be $10. There is no question about it.

Just say that you did no think it thru. I believe it is obvious.

And I do agree the rolls in the Lakes Region are a bit pricey. But remember, they have 3 months to make their money.

Gouging?....Really....Just for your information,Fatboynh.....A typical soft shell lobster yields 3 oz of meat,A hard shell yields 4 oz,but they run $7-$8 per pound.Now you have $8 into a typical 1/4 lobster roll,plus the roll itself,paper holder,a few fries and you're up to $9 cost.
Now add the restaurant payroll,mortgage,insurance,taxes,utilities,overhea d...and the greedy restaurant owners are ripping you off for about 4.5% profit (typical bottom line from National Restaurant Assoc.)
Nothing wrong with making your own,but I can tell ya' that nobody is getting rich selling you a lobster roll.

To all the "professional analysts" who posted:

Show me where I said specifically that a 1 lb lobster equalls 1 lb of meat!

You can't, because I didn't say that. You're looking into this too deep, brain surgeons.

You obviously need to chill out. Here's what you do...go down to your favorite restaurant and order a lobster roll. Since you don't mind spending $$$ fot it, it should make you happy. Sayonara!!!

fair enough
 

OK, I'll bite...
Yep, you never said (wrote) it.
But here is what you did write:

" The price for a lobster roll, even if they fill it with 1 lb of lobster meat (which I highly doubt) should run you no more than $9 - $10 bucks"

Show me where a lb. of lobster meat (not a whole lobster, but lobster meat) sells for less than $9/$10, and I'm sure SAMIAM, Mike Ray, and everyone else will line up and buy 100 lbs this afternoon.

Come on now.....you thought to yourself "wow, lobsters are 4.99/5.99 a lb, so how can a lobster roll be $$17/$18?" Forgetting that a 4.99 lobster has very little meat to work with. An honest mistake...you just did not think it thru. I don't think anyone is trying to hate on you. Just don't insult our intelligence.

Catch your own lobster...Keep the cost down!
 

FatboyNH...

Lobster fishermen pay nothing for the lobster they catch, except for the incidental costs your not factoring in, like those itemized by SAMIAM. How does the price go from 0 to $7-8/#?

It's the costs of getting it from sea to roll with all the fixin's and a small profit for those who are into this for... a small profit.

Like to make your own? Some poeple like celery in theirs. Ever try to buy one stock of celery? How about one hot dog roll? or two? or three?

Any restaurant owners out there making a 30% profit on their rolls? Doubt it. I'm not seeing many Lamborghinis in their parking lots.

And how do you feel paying $10.95 for spaghetti? I saw a whole 1# box in the market recenly for $0.79, plus the cost of sauce of course...a little Parmesian or Romano?

Gettin' hungry!

If there is one thing I don't think anyone can accuse Samiam of, it is gouging. He has some of the best prices around at his restaurant!

Just imagine how much profit goes into a 1/4 pound hamburger that sells for $8.95 at many places now :rolleye2: Imagine selling a bottle of Bud for $3 or even $4. That's $18 to $24 a six-pack:eek:

I remember reading an article years ago that broke out margins for restaurants. It went a long way towards explaining why so many restaurants that sprout up today serve Mexican food, chicken, and fries. I could sell most everything for half of what most places charge. But by the end of the month, I'd have no money for utilities, water, nor rent.

If Lobster rolls were so outrageously profitable, everyone would sell them. I think around here, there's only one place that has them $17.95, with too many fries. What I'd be selling more of is sugared water and fries. Next week, we review the margins on coffee :laugh:

Water?
 

How about that dang water.$1 to $2 for a bottle of water and the crazy stuff is free right?:confused:

D'Angelo's does 'em good...
 

D'Angelo's lobster roll is quite good. Tried it last night, after working very late (they're open until 10p.m.) and didn't feel like cooking when I got home. I hadn't had a lobster roll in over 2 years. Guess it was just a "oh-what-the-heck" moment...

Got 2 medium subs with lettuce - Argie hadn't done supper yet, either. The lobster meat was very chunky - whole claws were found in mine a couple of times. The mayo was light - not over powering or soupy. The lettuce was a little rough - not as leafy as I'd like but more the white/stem part of the leaf. There was quite a bit of meat in the sub - it was big and well stocked. I think I would have preferred the roll vs. the sub just because of the lettuce and bread. However, I have no regrets and at $11.99* for a medium sub, I thought it was pretty fair! Ayah, good lobsta roll. :);)

It's the damn 9% sales tax that's a rip-off!

*Go to www.dangelo.com for a coupon for $4.00 off 2 med or lg subs.

Wolfe Trap by far has the best lobster roll! Love that place! :liplick:

Wise Owl West Alton Lobster Roll $9.99
 

Went to the Owls Nest yesterday afternoon saw their add in the Laconia Sun
100% Lobster Meat no filler for $9.99 very tasty and a good deal! Lobster Roll lovers should give it a try.:liplick:

*rolling eyeballs*
 

Lighten up, Frances. Er, I mean Fatboy. This is a happy place, this is a happy topic. If you want to get acerbic in a speed limit post, feel free. Getting pissy over lobster rolls is, well, weird.