The Lobster Pound

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by Winnipesaukee Divers

So, how was the "Pig Roast"? Where did they get the pig? Who did the roasting? How was it served? What was the cost? Was there enough parking? Anyone go home disappointed?

Mike, what was the outcome? How much money was raised for the LFD?

[mike ray]

the charity pig roast went well, and im happy to say the roasted pig was a huge hit. we were a little disappointed in the turn out, but we plan on doing many chartiy events in the future. we were able to raise $500 dollars, to be donated to the laconia fire department. i think the time of year plus the economic crunch hurt us a bit. our next charity event will be in late spring, and this time we will get the word out well in advance. thank you to everyone who came down, you helped raise money for a very important cause.

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by mike ray

the charity pig roast went well, and im happy to say the roasted pig was a huge hit. we were a little disappointed in the turn out, but we plan on doing many chartiy events in the future. we were able to raise $500 dollars, to be donated to the laconia fire department. i think the time of year plus the economic crunch hurt us a bit. our next charity event will be in late spring, and this time we will get the word out well in advance. thank you to everyone who came down, you helped raise money for a very important cause.

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the update. That is great that you were able to raise $500. I think you are right, many are doing all they can to survive (what is the saying? charity begins at home).

To your second point, try to give as much notice as possible. Perhaps a spring bike dust-off or something?

[WolfeCrick]

Mike - it's great to see you blogging again here, after we spoke at Ellacoya and talked about that dust-up late last year. I'm glad you overcame your hesitancy to remain involved in the forums here after that.

As a twenty year vet of the industry, I think it's great that you actively seek to communicate to the public via BOTH advertising and blogging.

Nadia - I'd be curious to engage you and the other chef sometime in the foodborne illness research on bakers. I've always disagreed with wrapping bakers in aluminum foil. Guess it's a part of my upbringing in Montana (gotta LOVE those 50 count jumbos from Idaho) and part of my professional training. I've been taught and believe that a baker only needs to be scrubbed well, dried off and baked unwrapped in a hot oven to be perfectly tasty and foodsafe. I agree that wrapping them in foil (a standard practice in New England) is unsafe for the following reasons:
1) many cooks are untrained to wash them
2) wrapping them traps moisture
3) the standard practice of letting them sit on top of the oven for hours during service - WRAPPED in foil - produces an environment for bacterial growth

Anyway - LP is doing all the right moves in these hard times. Stay focused on making great food, good service and communicating with the public.

[WolfeCrick]

Nadia - btw - you can find me at Lakeview Inn in Wolfeboro. I started a contract today to help empower their operation.

Jeff
www.chocoruagroup.com

[hazelnut]

I finally got over to the Pound on Friday night. A group of us went over by Snowmobile. And YES we got our FREE Beef Stew and our half priced apps. I will say that I really liked the inside of the place. The new building is really nice. The Free Stew was good and hot. No complaints about something free. It could have tasted like a piece of wood and I'd have been happy. It was good though so extra bonus points. We munched on Chicken Fingers and Fried Zuchini sticks. The Zuchini sicks were awesome. Another one of our group had a Chicken Parm Sandwich. He liked it but he mentioned that they may want to tone down on the garlic. He might have mentioned that about 100 times over the next 24 hours as it was problematic while wearing a helmet. The best part was the bill. Pretty cheap for a snack stop considering the free and half-priced food we got.

All in all put this on your must stop "snack break" list when out on the sled. You will be warmly received when you show up with all that gear on, helmet in hand. You'll leave content without a huge dent in the wallet.

[LillithFaewen]

My husband and my two sons along with myself visited the Lobster Pound last Friday night. Three of us had lobster rolls and my husband had the twin lobster special. The corn bread served with our meals was dry and stale. The drink prices were extremely high. The lobster meat served in the roll was stringy, without flavour, lacking mayonaisse, and resembled langostino. It also had that "not so fresh" taste. Three of us agreed that this was not 100% lobster meat and for the price was a total zero on a scale of one to ten. The french fries were cold and the entire presentation was sloppy. The most mortifying part of the meal came when the twin lobsters were served cracked! I have never witnessed such a thing in my 30 years or more dining out and abroad. How is one to know that the lobster is indeed fresh and not just re-heated lobster parts? The waitress was polite and helpful to say the most yet I can assure you we will not be returning here.

[RI Swamp Yankee]

Originally Posted by LillithFaewen

...the twin lobsters were served cracked! ....

Most good places will crack the lobster to make it easier for the customer particularly if it is inside table service. I thought that was the norm. Now if I was eating it outdoors at my picnic table ... well, I just use my hammer to crack the claws. Not everyone is well versed in the fine art of "Lobsta eatin".

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

Most good places will crack the lobster to make it easier for the customer particularly if it is inside table service. I thought that was the norm. Now if I was eating it outdoors at my picnic table ... well, I just use my hammer to crack the claws. Not everyone is well versed in the fine art of "Lobsta eatin".

OK, have to ask -- bib or no bib?

[RLW]

Originally Posted by Waterbaby

OK, have to ask -- bib or no bib?

I bring my own shop apron as it covers a lot more. I also use it when I have spaghetti with tomato sauce.

[chipj29]

I have had lobster in many places over the years, and have never...not once had the shell come out cracked. None of the restaurants I worked in did that either. So I would have felt the same way Lillith did.

[sa meredith]

The only place we get lobster on a regular basis (2, maybe 3 times each year) is Markey's, in Seabrook. They are always cracked (both tail and claws) when served. Every time.
Don't really see the big deal, either way.
"220,221...whatever it takes." (what movie?)

[jkjoshuatree]

Originally Posted by sa meredith

The only place we get lobster on a regular basis (2, maybe 3 times each year) is Markey's, in Seabrook. They are always cracked (both tail and claws) when served. Every time.
Don't really see the big deal, either way.
"220,221...whatever it takes." (what movie?)

...whenever I don't understand something (but want the person I'm talking with to think I do, that's what I say, "200, 221, whatever it takes."


LOL...LOL...LOL!!!!

[jeffk]

I have been served lobster many times with the shell cut with a knife or even pulled open to expose the meat. I don't know if that equates to "cracked" but I considered it an appreciated service.

Reheated lobster parts? Come on. Lobster meat fits pretty precisely in its shell. It would be pretty obvious if someone tried to stuff a bunch of odd ball pieces into a shell. A lot of work too. If there are spare pieces laying about it would be far easier and practical to make them into lobster stew, lobster bisque, or some other concoction.

I haven't been to The Pound so I can't comment on the quality of the food but a precracked lobster shell seems to be stretching a point an awfully long way to insinuate bad intentions. To describe it as "mortifying" seems to be trolling for a disagreement.

[WakeUp]

One of the great lines....from Mr. Mom!!

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by jeffk

I have been served lobster many times with the shell cut with a knife or even pulled open to expose the meat. I don't know if that equates to "cracked" but I considered it an appreciated service.

Reheated lobster parts? Come on. Lobster meat fits pretty precisely in its shell. It would be pretty obvious if someone tried to stuff a bunch of odd ball pieces into a shell. A lot of work too. If there are spare pieces laying about it would be far easier and practical to make them into lobster stew, lobster bisque, or some other concoction.

I haven't been to The Pound so I can't comment on the quality of the food but a precracked lobster shell seems to be stretching a point an awfully long way to insinuate bad intentions. To describe it as "mortifying" seems to be trolling for a disagreement.

JeffK. I agree. When the lobster shell comes out cracked I believe it is called a "Lazy Man's Lobster". Most of the time I see this in high-end restaurants.

[ironhorsetim]

I thought that's when it came in a casarole dish with/without bread crumb's?
But I do know most places crack crab leg's

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by RLW

I bring my own shop apron as it covers a lot more. I also use it when I have spaghetti with tomato sauce.

Where can I get two of those? One for me, eating lobster, and one for husband, for the spaghetti?

Are you going to be around for the Sunday Winterfest? If so, hope to meet you there!

[RI Swamp Yankee]

Originally Posted by Waterbaby

OK, have to ask -- bib or no bib?

Indoors, bib (or maybe a RLW apron ). Outdoors, let the chips fall where they may

[tis]

Yes, I love to get the lazy man's lobster in a restaurant. It IS in a dish all picked for you. You get no shell. However, quite often IMHO, it is as good as when you pick it out of the shell. It is just not as messy while dining out.

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by LillithFaewen

The most mortifying part of the meal came when the twin lobsters were served cracked! I have never witnessed such a thing in my 30 years or more dining out and abroad. How is one to know that the lobster is indeed fresh and not just re-heated lobster parts? The waitress was polite and helpful to say the most yet I can assure you we will not be returning here.

Lilith, I've also eaten in many many many places, and worked in quite a few food establishments, and the rule has always seemed to be that the shell will be cracked -- to make it easier to get to the good part without showering yourself, your dining partners, or your neighbors! Maybe I'm missing something, but I'm not quite sure what you meant by "reheated lobster parts" -- do you mean they take the shells from one lobster and stuff the meat from another into said shell?

Thanks for the review.

[hazelnut]

Originally Posted by LillithFaewen

The most mortifying part of the meal came when the twin lobsters were served cracked! I have never witnessed such a thing in my 30 years or more dining out and abroad.....

This post reeks of trolling, I am sorry. I just asked my wife, who is an avid Lobster aficionado, what she would think if her Lobster was served "cracked." Mind you I did NOT preface the question with an explanation as to why I was asking. Her direct quote:

"I'd be very happy. When it's cracked for you it makes quit a bit less of a mess." She further added, "Usually they do that in the finer dining restaurants."

Not too mention the poster adds:

Originally Posted by LillithFaewen

I have never witnessed such a thing in my 30 years or more dining out and abroad.

Really? You haven't? Well you're talking about MAINE Lobster that the pound serves right? Well if you're dining on Lobster outside of New England I wouldn't put too much stock in how it is served so your point is moot!

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by hazelnut

This post reeks of trolling, I am sorry. I just asked my wife, who is an avid Lobster aficionado, what she would think if her Lobster was served "cracked." Mind you I did NOT preface the question with an explanation as to why I was asking. Her direct quote:

"I'd be very happy. When it's cracked for you it makes quit a bit less of a mess." She further added, "Usually they do that in the finer dining restaurants."

Not too mention the poster adds:



Really? You haven't? Well you're talking about MAINE Lobster that the pound serves right? Well if you're dining on Lobster outside of New England I wouldn't put too much stock in how it is served so your point is moot!

Hazelnut:

I agree with your assessment. The bottom line is that it isn't necessary to pound the Pound, unless it is deserved.

[upthesaukee]

Cracking in the kitchen can be a big help if the lobsters are hard shell, as they were when we had lobster on New Years Eve.

I actually had to help my wife crack one claw, and break the tail section.

Also, some places "dispatch" the lobster by at least cutting the head with a knife.


While I prefer to crack mine, it wouldn't be a problem if it were cracked.

Different strokes for different folks.

[chipj29]

Originally Posted by hazelnut

This post reeks of trolling, I am sorry. I just asked my wife, who is an avid Lobster aficionado, what she would think if her Lobster was served "cracked." Mind you I did NOT preface the question with an explanation as to why I was asking. Her direct quote:

"I'd be very happy. When it's cracked for you it makes quit a bit less of a mess." She further added, "Usually they do that in the finer dining restaurants."

Not too mention the poster adds:

Really? You haven't? Well you're talking about MAINE Lobster that the pound serves right? Well if you're dining on Lobster outside of New England I wouldn't put too much stock in how it is served so your point is moot!

I don't think this person is trolling. As I stated earlier, I have had lobster in many places, and served it while working in many places, and have never heard of lobster being served "cracked". Not sure I would have been "mortified", but I would have been surprised.

Originally Posted by chipj29

I have had lobster in many places over the years, and have never...not once had the shell come out cracked. None of the restaurants I worked in did that either. So I would have felt the same way Lillith did.

[hazelnut]

Yeah I guess my real concern with the post and the reason I call it a troll and still do. Is the whole "MORTIFIED" comment.

I did some research on the subject and a lot of restaurants crack it for you. Most do it on demand, a few do it automatically. Either way does it affect the taste? So my concern with the post lies with the phrasing and subsequent "I'm and expert because I've dined on Lobster here and abroad." comment.

[EricP]

Originally Posted by hazelnut

This post reeks of trolling, I am sorry. I just asked my wife, who is an avid Lobster aficionado, what she would think if her Lobster was served "cracked." Mind you I did NOT preface the question with an explanation as to why I was asking. Her direct quote:

"I'd be very happy. When it's cracked for you it makes quit a bit less of a mess." She further added, "Usually they do that in the finer dining restaurants."

My wife basically agrees, she likes it when it's cracked so you don't get sprayed with hot liquid when you crack it open yourself. Basically she doesn't mind as long as her lobster meat is there!

[mike ray]

Originally Posted by pondguy

I always enjoy going to the Lobster Pound the service is great and the food is always good. Question? Is the picture of the pig over the bar the one you roasted?

thats our old friend tina. we would never roast her.

[hazelnut]

Well I'm wracking my brain on this one. So far I am 2 for 2 on the Lobster Pound. Both times really really good experiences. It really makes me question some peoples motives when posting "reviews" slamming area restaurants.

4 of us went in last night for a late dinner. We were on sleds and had just completed the "Prison Loop" trail. By the way conditions were not that bad on the loop and we had the great fortune to be the first to ride the freshly groomed "loop."

So we headed to the "Pound" and were immediately seated, the band was setting up in the dining area. Our waiter was beyond excellent. He was fast and efficient. I got Shrimp Scampi, My wife got a Mahi, Mahi special, one person got Prime Rib and the other in our group got the Seafood Platter. All got salad. The food came out nice and quick and portions were huge. The Seafood Platter was enormous. My Scampi was awesome the shrimp snapped when you ate them, nice and fresh. The Prime Rib looked awesome and my buddy ate ALMOST all of his Seafood Platter. The only criticism came from my wife who said while the Mahi, Mahi was awesome she thought they overdid it with the Risotto as the fish was essentially swimming in it. This comes from a gal who isn't really keen on lots of sauces or things. I probably would have like it but I can understand her point. Perhaps the Risotto could have been on the side or something. Anyway all in all a very positive experience. Great atmosphere, great band, great service. I'm 2 for 2 and I will be back!

One of our party took a Twin Lobster platter home to his wife and I look forward to his report on what her experience was with that.

Bottom line give the Lobster Pound a try and see for yourself.

[EricP]

Originally Posted by hazelnut

Well I'm wracking my brain on this one. So far I am 2 for 2 on the Lobster Pound. Both times really really good experiences. It really makes me question some peoples motives when posting "reviews" slamming area restaurants.

4 of us went in last night for a late dinner. We were on sleds and had just completed the "Prison Loop" trail. By the way conditions were not that bad on the loop and we had the great fortune to be the first to ride the freshly groomed "loop."

So we headed to the "Pound" and were immediately seated, the band was setting up in the dining area. Our waiter was beyond excellent. He was fast and efficient. I got Shrimp Scampi, My wife got a Mahi, Mahi special, one person got Prime Rib and the other in our group got the Seafood Platter. All got salad. The food came out nice and quick and portions were huge. The Seafood Platter was enormous. My Scampi was awesome the shrimp snapped when you ate them, nice and fresh. The Prime Rib looked awesome and my buddy ate ALMOST all of his Seafood Platter. The only criticism came from my wife who said while the Mahi, Mahi was awesome she thought they overdid it with the Risotto as the fish was essentially swimming in it. This comes from a gal who isn't really keen on lots of sauces or things. I probably would have like it but I can understand her point. Perhaps the Risotto could have been on the side or something. Anyway all in all a very positive experience. Great atmosphere, great band, great service. I'm 2 for 2 and I will be back!

One of our party took a Twin Lobster platter home to his wife and I look forward to his report on what her experience was with that.

Bottom line give the Lobster Pound a try and see for yourself.

I agree with your thoughts here and will add that I have been there twice and both times my meals were good and I don't recall feeling like the service was slow or anything. Actually both times we had the same waiter, he happens to be someone I know, and he was right there when he needed to be and the service was very good. I am also 2 for 2.

As for the twin lobster take out last night, after riding home on the sled and delivering it to my wife, they were still hot! She absolutely loved them and saved one to eat tonight. Honestly, I got home probably 20-25 minutes after receiving the meal and it was still hot (as she says, not warm but HOT), that is impressive, they packaged it really well for travel and I had one happy wife that's for sure

That night ride was awesonme, thanks for coming down and going out, that was my first night ride like that and I loved it!

[LillithFaewen]

I realize this thread is old and I have not been on the forum in a while to respond to what was said here. I was not trolling first off I typically do not spend much time on the forum. I simply stated my experience at the Lobster Pound. I have never been served a cracked lobster. I did not mean they would take old meat and stuff it into a different shell. The Lobster Pound served my husband a lobster that had it's head taken off, it's tail and it's claws separated from it's body. So now you have a lobster in four parts. I meant these parts could possibly be interchanged, old/new. I did not mean they would take the time out to stuff old meat into shells. Overall I simply had a lousy dining experience there and will not be returning. My sons have returned several times but only for drinks and a few times some appetizers until one of the appetizers was served with a spoiled dipping sauce. They are lucky to have the location they do. I say that in response to all the negative reviews I hear off and on this forum on a regular basis about the Lobster Pound. Sorry if my opinion is against the majority but I think the place is terrible.

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by LillithFaewen

Sorry if my opinion is against the majority but I think the place is terrible.

This based on ONE visit?

[Woodsy]

I visit the Lob Pound alot...

I think the owners have done a pretty darn good job turning around an old rundown restaurant into a nice new venue! Thier upper deck is a great place to hang out on a warm night and gives a great view of the lake, the bar downstairs is a great place to hang out and have a cold one and watch the game or listen to a band. I have eaten there on several occasions and EVERY time my steak (I dont eat fish... its a harbor seal thing) has been cooked great. I find the waitstaff & bartenders to be very friendly.... all in all I think the place is great and a definite asset to the Weirs.

Woodsy

[sa meredith]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

I visit the Lob Pound alot...

I think the owners have done a pretty darn good job turning around an old rundown restaurant into a nice new venue! Thier upper deck is a great place to hang out on a warm night and gives a great view of the lake, the bar downstairs is a great place to hang out and have a cold one and watch the game or listen to a band. I have eaten there on several occasions and EVERY time my steak (I dont eat fish... its a harbor seal thing) has been cooked great. I find the waitstaff & bartenders to be very friendly.... all in all I think the place is great and a definite asset to the Weirs.

Woodsy

Could not agree more.
The upper deck, outdoor bar, is one the best places to be in late afternoon, early evening, as the sun starts to dip. Great, great place to relax, and have a few laughs.
I, too, stayed away at the beggining of last summer...but truth be told, I have never had a single bad experience there. Great place, great service, great food....only thing might be this....bring your your CC...it ain't cheap!

[jetskier]

We went to the Lobster Pound over the weekend with a large party. The dining room was fairly empty, but the patio seemed busy. Overall, the quality of the food was very good, but the service was horrific. We had three people in our party (including me) not receive their meals; two of the meals did come out one hour after the first meals were served. I waited for my meal and after 2 1/2 hours of being there I was just ready to leave. We ended up talking to the manager twice and she did adjust the tab to try to make things up to us.

In most restaurants the service is good with a large party as the waitress realizes that there is a large potential tip. In this case, we had the invisible waitress and the worst service we have ever had anywhere.

Since the manager was stand up and the quality of the food was quite good, we will give them another shot later in the year.

Jetskier

[LillithFaewen]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

This based on ONE visit?

SIKSUKR I have been to the Lobster Pound more than once although I chose to share my first experience on the forum, which was terrible in my opinion. I have returned twice since then, only to have the experiences be marginally better. I did not care to share about the second or third experiences. I am glad others enjoy it. I myself prefer to patronize the better restaraunt's in the Lakes Region.

[Lakepilot]

Originally Posted by LillithFaewen

SIKSUKR I have been to the Lobster Pound more than once although I chose to share my first experience on the forum, which was terrible in my opinion. I have returned twice since then, only to have the experiences be marginally better. I did not care to share about the second or third experiences. I am glad others enjoy it. I myself prefer to patronize the better restaraunt's in the Lakes Region.

I'm really not trying to be mean, but if the restaurant was so bad the first time why would you go back for a second and third time?

[sa meredith]

This review is really not all negative, and truth be told, I would not even think of posting it, if not for what has become a very recurring theme. But when there is an elephant in the room, it is sort of hard to ignore it. My story:
Last night (Tuesday, 8/4/09), after boating all day on what was quite possibly the finest boat day of the year (sand bar over by West Alton, tubing in Winter Harbor with wife and a bunch of her friends) we decided to head out for a quick bite and drinks after the company had left.
I didn't want to spend a ton, and said, "let's head over to Lobster Pound for drinks and a couple apps at the third floor outdoor bar". I had been 3 times (without her)and always loved it, so figured the two of us would have a great time. It was 6:30, sun was very warm, and being there, at the bar, seemed to be the perfect idea.
Well, upon entering, we learned the outdoor bar is Friday/Saturday only(really????In the middle of summer?). Too bad. The bar was the only reason I wanted to go. Oh well...as we were already there, we figured we might as well get a table, and have dinner. So we asked for a table outside and were seated rght away.
Long story short, from here....food great. Very expensive, but great. Not a bad thing to say. We both loved every bite. The service...quite another story (remember the part about the recurring theme?).
We ordered: Baked stuffed scallops, salad with vinaigrette...Baked stuffed haddock, salad blue cheese. wait wait wait....wait wait wait...here come two salads, both with vinaigrette. Wife asks, "is this blue cheese?" Problem is fixed very quickly. Great.
And now the food....out comes baked stuffed scallops, and FRIED haddock. UUmmmmmmm...."this is wrong". So the server says OK, and grabs her plate to leave and says he will have them make a baked stuff. So I stop him, to ask if we should eat in "shifts". Me first (as he left my plate in front of me). Then her. Clearly I'm not going to do that.
So he removes both....and 15 minutes later, both meals come out, and are perfect.
But why, oh why, does LP have so many stories of bad service.
It was not at all busy. So I just don't get it. Until last night, I had loved it there, but never sat down for a full dinner.
There is certainly some communication problem here.
Food is great, however.

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by LillithFaewen

Overall I simply had a lousy dining experience there and will not be returning .

Sounds like one visit to me.

[SAMIAM]

Mike,I noticed in your post that you referred to "dairy bars" in a negative light.......and then in a following post you say "I guess I just find it strange that any restaurant owner would criticize another establishment"
I haven't heard any other owners picking apart your operation,so why make remarks about them?

[mike ray]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Mike,I noticed in your post that you referred to "dairy bars" in a negative light.......and then in a following post you say "I guess I just find it strange that any restaurant owner would criticize another establishment"
I haven't heard any other owners picking apart your operation,so why make remarks about them?

sam, if you look through all of my preveious posts I have never made a negetive remark about any of the resturants in the area. I was simply explaining why some places can charge less for their lobster rolls than we do at the pound. It wasnt meant as a knock at dairy bars. I have been a customer of sawyers every summer since I was a little kid, and intend on going there for as long as they stay open. Sawyers opening in the spring is like the unofficial kick off to summer, and I look forward to it every year. I never said the product you recieve is sub-par at dairy bars, and if thats how it sounded, it wasnt my intent. people have asked the question why is a lobster roll more expensive at one resturant than another, and I wanted to provide them with an answer. If my explanation was wrong, please tell me. I was in no way "picking apart" dairy bars. and sam, you should go back and read all the posts about the pound, there are plenty of owners who have bashed us. owners have also bashed us through word of mouth. there is nothing wrong with that, but I personally feel its bad business practice.

[VtSteve]

I fully intend on being at the LP August 21st. More than likely, ride over and back in a cab It's been a long and short summer, with little or no playtime for me. The LP sounds like just the place to unwind on a Friday night.

I've been working on trying to get my boat over there, but not much luck yet.

[EricP]

Originally Posted by hazelnut

I finally got over to the Pound on Friday night. A group of us went over by Snowmobile. And YES we got our FREE Beef Stew and our half priced apps. I will say that I really liked the inside of the place. The new building is really nice. The Free Stew was good and hot. No complaints about something free. It could have tasted like a piece of wood and I'd have been happy. It was good though so extra bonus points. We munched on Chicken Fingers and Fried Zuchini sticks. The Zuchini sicks were awesome. Another one of our group had a Chicken Parm Sandwich. He liked it but he mentioned that they may want to tone down on the garlic. He might have mentioned that about 100 times over the next 24 hours as it was problematic while wearing a helmet. The best part was the bill. Pretty cheap for a snack stop considering the free and half-priced food we got.

All in all put this on your must stop "snack break" list when out on the sled. You will be warmly received when you show up with all that gear on, helmet in hand. You'll leave content without a huge dent in the wallet.

Let me know the next time you buzz over to the LP and I'll try to meet you there if I am around, sounds like a good time!

[nj2nh]

We went to the Lobster Pound for the first time last week. I was dubious after reading all those negative reviews a while back, but the place just looks GOOD. We were immediately seated. The service was excellent.

I confess that everyone else in my party had burgers or a salad. What is wrong with these people? I had salmon. It was quite good, but I think it got cooked about 30 seconds too long. Still, excellent. The portions were probably too generous, but who is going to complain about that?

We would definitely go again.

nj2nh

[Pineedles]

Originally Posted by nj2nh

We went to the Lobster Pound for the first time last week. I was dubious after reading all those negative reviews a while back, but the place just looks GOOD. We were immediately seated. The service was excellent.

I confess that everyone else in my party had burgers or a salad. What is wrong with these people? I had salmon. It was quite good, but I think it got cooked about 30 seconds too long. Still, excellent. The portions were probably too generous, but who is going to complain about that?

We would definitely go again.

nj2nh

Microwave 30 seconds or hot oven broiler 30 seconds? It makes a big difference. Mountainside, NJ!