North Andover Seafood Restaurant Offers The Biggest Lobster Roll Ever
If you love lobster rolls and can’t get enough of them, then it’s time to head to North Andover’s Joe Fish and order the biggest lobster roll ever, The Big…
If you love lobster rolls and can't get enough of them, then it's time to head to North Andover's Joe Fish and order the biggest lobster roll ever, The Big Kahuna. It features one pound of lobster meat and comes with fries and coleslaw.
The big catch on the Big Kahuna is that it will set you back $80 bucks, which is more than double what you would expect to pay at most seafood restaurants. Now, you have to understand that 16 ounces of pure lobster meat on a roll is almost twice what you normally get on one.
If you buy a pound of lobster meat at a market, you can expect to pay upwards of $50 to $60, so getting that much on a sandwich with fries and coleslaw is still a good deal.
For me, in the summer my wife and I usually enjoy about 4-6 lobster rolls at various places in the New England area, but the most we spend is between $25 and $28. That is usually the going rate at a typical seafood shack kind of place where the food comes on paper plates and the coleslaw is served in little plastic containers and comes with more fries than one person should finish.
Is the Big Kahuna worth it?
To pay $80 for a lobster roll we would expect some fine dining experience and served on a plate not made of paper or plastic. That's what you get at Joe Fish, a nice restaurant setting that offers much more than just the Big Kahuna, the biggest lobster roll ever.
Folks are torn about the price for it, saying things like "you would have to be insane to spend that much on a lobster roll!" or "heck yes, it's huge and worth the price".
The only way to find out is to go and find out for ourselves, so I will make my way to Joe Fish in North Andover and check it out for myself. If I do, I will promise to videotape and take lots of pics.
Best Lobster Rolls in Massachusetts…. Where to Get ‘Em and Why They’re So Good
Where can you get the Best Lobster Rolls in Massachusetts? It's tough to square down the very best anything because everybody has different perspectives and likes and dislikes. But one thing is for sure - these are 10 of the best lobster rolls in Massachusetts.
The history of lobster rolls in New England can be traced back to the late 19th century. Lobsters, once considered a food for the working class, gained popularity as a delicacy. It is believed that the first lobster roll was served at a restaurant in Connecticut sometime right around the 1920s. Originally, lobster meat was served warm with butter, but over time, the chilled lobster roll emerged. The dish consists of fresh lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise, served in a split-top roll. Today, lobster rolls are an iconic part of New England cuisine, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for their delicious simplicity.
So, if you're looking to eat like a New England King or Queen, here's 10 great options.
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Chatham Pier Fish Market
Where: Chatham, MA
Why: Fresh-picked lobster meat from the market’s super-fresh supply. And a great view of fishermen (and lobstermen) unloading their catches all day long.
Blue Marlin
Where: Essex, MA
Why: If you love lobster rolls heavy on the tail and knuckle... and not-so-much the claw, you will LOVE these.
The Popponesset Raw Bar
Where: Mashpee, MA
Why: The Colossal Lobster Roll is just that. It's packed with fresh lobster meat and no filler. It's almost comical looking....... comically delicious!
Neptune Oyster
Where: North End, Boston
Why: Hot butter, lobster, and a roll. You don't need anything else here. Every bite makes you sing a song of love.
Little Harbor Lobster Company
Where: Marblehead, MA
Why: Ocean views, overflowing lobster, and it's a bit off the beaten path. That's kind of nice sometimes while wolfing down a delish lobster roll. Less witnesses.
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
Where: Dennis, MA
Why: The harbor views are as wonderful as the food.
The Lobster Hut
Where: Plymouth, MA
Why: It's been a Plymouth landmark forever... and it's still good! Try the homemade clam chowder too.
The Lobster Pool
Where: Rockport, MA
Why: Each roll is made to order with generous chunks of lobster which is procured fresh every single day.
Salty's Lobsters, Dogs, & More
Where: Rockport, MA
Why: Fresh lobster everyday, loaded, butter or mayo, no fillers - all lobster.
Surfside Subs
Where: Gloucester, MA
Why: Not only do they purchase fresh lobster, cook and pick it, but they make their own rolls. All killer, no filler.
