7 Ways to Eat Lobster in Maine | Geddy’s
Maine is famous for its seafood. More specifically, Maine is famous for the incredible lobster that comes from its waters. Hundreds of people flood into Maine every year to see the gorgeous landscape and to eat fresh Maine lobster.
Of course, when a state is best known for one kind of food, like lobster, they learn how to capitalize on it. As such, there are so many delicious lobster recipes that come out of Maine. It is hard to keep up with them all. That means, there are also many ways to make lobster in Maine – most of which you have probably never heard of.
There are so many different ways to prepare and eat lobster. With all of the great choices, it is hard to decide the best dishes to order in Maine. Luckily, there are a few dishes that are famous enough that everyone in Maine knows about them. Here at Geddy’s, we are passionate about lobster dishes – sharing some of the local favorites that we love.
1. Enjoy Classic Lobster
If you are going for the original way to eat lobster in Maine, then this is the way to go. A lobster made in the traditional way is steamed or boiled. The lobster is served whole with melted butter on the side for dipping.
Eating lobster this way can get messy which is why it is often served with a bib and hand wipes. This method involves some work to get to the meat of the lobster. The delicious meat that comes out of Maine lobsters is always worth the bit of extra effort that goes into cracking the shells.
To eat this lobster you will need some claw crackers to break open the hard shell of the claws. The meat that comes out of lobster claws is incredible and even better dipped in butter. Once you break through the claws all that is left is the delicious lobster tail.
A great lobster tail will break open easily, and the meat will come out in one big piece. It’s ready to eat immediately. Tender lobster meat pulled right out of the tail is widely considered one of the best ways to eat lobster. This is why steamed or boiled lobster is the classic way to prepare lobster in Maine.
2. Bite into a Maine Lobster Roll
If you are looking for the full Maine experience, then you must have a lobster roll. It is a dish that was invented and perfected on the shores of Maine. The best lobster rolls are still found in Maine. They are a must-try item while you are in the gorgeous state.
The original lobster roll is prepared with lettuce, mayonnaise, and big chunks of lobster claw meat. There are places that have made it a little fancier or added more ingredients. However, most Maine restaurants will give you a classic lobster roll, and you will thank them for the experience. According to both locals and visitors, this is the dish you have to try while visiting Maine.
It is a favorite dish that is enjoyed by everyone. The best way to eat a lobster roll is with homemade fries and a view of the ocean. There is something about eating a fresh lobster roll in Maine, especially overlooking a gorgeous scenic view. It makes the experience so much sweeter and more memorable.
A lobster roll is a dish you must try if you are visiting Maine. Really, it is like never having gone to Maine, if you don’t get a lobster roll there. This is also probably the most famous way Mainers eat lobster.
3. Eat a Maine Lobster Omelet
No list of Maine lobster dishes would be complete without a breakfast addition. There is no meal that Mainer have found that isn’t improved with lobster. If you think you’ve already had the best omelet of your life, then go to Maine … and think again.
Lobster omelets were created in New England, and you cannot find a better breakfast anywhere in America. Often, lobster omelets are kept simple in an effort to let the lobster meat truly shine. The dish is incredible with just a few eggs, spinach, tomatoes, and the best lobster you can find in America.
Of course, some restaurants will make it a bit more complicated but not any less delicious. Adding just enough to make this already yummy breakfast into something truly incredible. There is not a single meal that lobster has not improved as far as Maine is concerned. After feasting on Maine lobster, you will, most likely, agree that there is nothing better than eating lobster in Maine.
To do the Maine lobster experience correctly, you should have the meat for every meal. This is the best way to enjoy lobster in as many different ways as possible. A delicious lobster omelet is the best way to start off your day and your trip to Maine.
4. Try Lobster Risotto – Maine Style
Risotto and seafood go together perfectly. Trying to find an Italian restaurant in Maine, without risotto on the list, is unlikely and also would be disappointing. The seafood risotto you will find in Maine is full of flavor and, of course, lobster.
This creamy rice dish is the kind of decadent that makes any meal a higher class. Adding lobster to the top only increases the flavor and the decadence of your meal. There are plenty of Mainers who will tell you this is the best way to eat lobster.
Risotto is a dish that can be very different depending on where you go. There are so many different things you can add to risotto and still have it come out delicious. Every chef, who makes risotto, prepares it a little bit differently. You will have trouble finding a place in Maine that makes risotto anything less than amazing.
If you are looking for a meal that is a bit more complicated and fancy than the classic ways of eating lobster in Maine, then this is the dish you should try. Not only is risotto delicious on its own, but lobster also brings out the flavor and elevates the whole dish. Lobster risotto is a must-try dish while you are visiting the beautiful shores of Maine.
5. Savor Lobster Stew in Maine
A good lobster stew or chowder is perfect for the chilly Maine weather. It warms up sailors after long days at sea and tourists after days seeing the beautiful sights of Maine. For those reasons, stew is found in almost any restaurant in Maine that you wander into.
One of the great things about chowder is no one makes it the same way. It is a dish that is always delicious and never boring. You could order a lobster stew at every restaurant in Maine and never have it taste exactly the same.
There are many restaurants in Maine who have passed their chowder recipes down through the years. Typically, the dish is hearty, filling, and warm. The addition of lobster also makes it a Maine specialty.
If you want a dish that might be even more classic to Maine than lobster rolls, then lobster stew is the way to go. Especially if you happen to be in Maine on one of the many days that the wind is blowing across the ocean and adding a chill to the air. Chowder will fill you up and warm you to your bones.
6. Be Adventurous with Maine Lobster Ice Cream
This newest entry onto the list of lobster you must try in Maine is admittedly a bit odd. The only place you can get lobster ice cream is in Maine, the same place where it was invented. Specifically, you can only get lobster ice cream at Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium.
They chop and fold buttered lobster into butter-flavored ice cream for possibly the oddest ice cream flavoring you will ever find. Initially, this ice cream might have been made as something of a joke. However, it has now become the ice cream shop’s top selling flavor. While lobster ice cream seems odd to eat, it is a popular choice in Maine.
Even if you are not sure if this is the ice cream treat for you, most people who visit Maine will get a cone just to try it. If nothing else, the white and orange ice cream looks great in pictures and makes a good story. If you are in Maine, it is considered one of the must-try lobster dishes.
Many people go to Maine with the goal to eat lobsters with every meal. Going the extra mile and having a lobster-based dessert is a great way to take that challenge to the next level. Interestingly, lobster ice cream receives good reviews. So, you might find your new, very obscure, favorite ice cream flavor here in Maine.
7. Indulge with Lobster Mac N’ Cheese
If you are looking for a new favorite meal then look no further than lobster mac n’ cheese. You will have trouble finding another dish that is as delicious or as decadent as this Maine favorite. No one does a lobster mac n’ cheese the way Mainers do, and you will find yourself spoiled once you try this incredible dish.
This dish can be very simple depending on where you go. For instance, a home-made mac n’ cheese with chunks of buttered lobster thrown in is a delicious lunch you can find at many restaurants in Maine. It can also be a very upscale dish if you are looking for a savory meal that will have you dreaming about cheese and lobster for days after.
Probably the fanciest mac n’ cheese you will ever find has several artisanal kinds of cheese, white truffle oil, butter-poached lobster, and black truffles. Every kind of mac n’ cheese in the middle can be found in Maine and all of them are delicious. Lobster mac n’ cheese is the kind of dish you weren’t aware of was your favorite until you try it in Maine.
No matter where in Maine you get lobster mac n’ cheese, you will be happy with your order. This is a favorite dish among locals and tourists alike because it is just so darn good and comforting no matter who you are. Lobster mac n’ cheese is a must-have dish while you are visiting Maine.
Conclusion
Maine is one of the most beautiful states in America. The coastal views are incredible, the wildlife is plentiful, and the parks are spectacular. Still, Maine is best known for its fresh seafood and lobster dishes.
The best place to get lobster in America is Maine. Lobster fishermen are proud to inhabit the coasts of this great state and catch fresh lobsters every day. Then, the lobsters are served up in a variety of different Maine dishes. These dishes are all so delicious that you might never want to eat lobster anywhere ever again …. except for Maine.
From the traditional lobster roll to fancier dishes like risotto, you will not be disappointed by the lobster selection in Maine. The authentic restaurants that have been there for generations serve food that is just as amazing as the five-star establishments that are popping up all over the state. If you want some of the best food you will ever try and certainly the best lobster, Maine is the best place to go.
No matter where you travel in Maine you are pretty much guaranteed great food. The lobster that comes from Maine is the best in the world, and Mainers have learned how to make their lobster truly great. That is why Maine is the best place to get these seven amazing lobster dishes.
Of course, if you find yourself in Bar Harbor Maine, looking for a restaurant that takes great pride in serving local produce and “fresh” Maine “lobsta” every day? Then, Geddy’s is the place for you! So, stop-by … and “Meet Me At Geddy’s”!
Cheers for now, 🙂
Heather
Geddy’s
