Do you like lobster? Do you like all-you-can-eat lobster? Do you also like over 60 different seafood choices for one low price? If you don't, then you can quit reading now. Otherwise...
Allison is a member of the Sarasota Bay Parrothead Club. One of their members actually lives in Orlando and invited some folks up this past Saturday to head over to the Boston Lobster Feast for some lobsters. This is actually a restaurant, and not an event! We went back and forth about whether we were going to make the drive, but in the end decided to give it a go and boy are we ever glad that we did.
A couple of things that you should know about this. 1) Get there early. Before 6 PM the buffet is $32.95. After 6 PM it goes up to $37.95. While the price difference is not huge, it is worth going early to beat the crowd which seems to line up before they open. 2) While there is a menu, the only reason to go is for the buffet. Check their website and you can print a coupon which is good for including drinks (non-alcoholic) or a discount on alcoholic drinks. 3) Go with a crowd. Yes, they have some two and four top tables but the fun is having a large group of people. There were 8 of us and we had a blast!
Now, this is a buffet but in terms of quality this was pretty darn good. Yes, some of the lobsters were a bit overcooked but they are turning them out by the hundreds... I also sampled some fried clams that were quite tasty, steamed vegetables (very al dente) and lobster bisque which was surprisingly good. Other offerings include multiple types of oysters, shrimp, crab legs, fish (salmon in particular in a couple of variations) and even some sushi rolls and simple pieces.
The service was pretty good considering how busy it was. For tables of 7 or more, there is an automatic 18% gratuity but our waiter was worth it.
Go when you are hungry! There are two locations in Orlando - we went to the one on International Drive.
Cheers!
Gary & Allison enjoying some lobsters
We ate a good bit of lobster... Gary had at least 4!
The crowd in front of the
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Great blog Gary. As part of the entourage assaulting the spiny critters, I found so many choices at the buffet line worthy of a second or third tasting. You definitely captured the symbiotic relationship of comaraderie and good food. I could not agree more.
Boston Lobster Feast is good if you really like seafood. They have a huge buffet with all kinds of seafood. From shrimp to oysters, plus lobster, mussels, crab and so much more.
It's a little pricey but if you sign up on their website they will send you coupons and specials all the time. It's worth the money if you stick to the seafood and don't fill up on the side items.
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