Satisfy yourself with some succulent seafood in honor of National Lobster Day on September 25! Whole economies are built around these fantailed crustaceans, whose prized meat lends itself well to decadent dishes like these.
1. Lobster Roll
56 S. 3rd St., Easton | 610.829.1404 | thirdandferry.com
Butter, butter and more butter is the secret to 3rd and Ferry’s popular lobster roll. The tender, butter-tossed meat takes center stage on a buttery croissant, served warm and flaky. You might as well continue the indulgence with a side of crab-meat-topped fries dusted with Old Bay seasoning.
2. Lobster Benedict
2249 Walnut St., Allentown | 610.439.1203 | youellsoysterhouse.com
The quintessential brunch favorite with a seafood substitution, Youell’s Oyster House’s Lobster Benedict gives this dish a luxurious level-up. English muffins are stacked with poached eggs, South African lobster meat and brown butter Hollandaise for a tasty twist on a classic.
3. Lobster Mashed Potatoes
4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem | 610.691.8400 | bluegrillhouse.com
Not that most forms of potatoes aren’t buttery bliss on their own, but at Blue Grillhouse, you can sink into a sumptuous side of mashed potatoes like you’ve never had them before. The decadence of creamy, cheesy Yukon Gold potatoes with chunks of Maine lobster folded in has diners swooning.
4. Lobster Bisque
4101 William Penn Hwy., Easton | 610.258.4301 | marbleheadchowderhouse.com
A smooth, rich cup of lobster bisque is perfected at Marblehead Chowderhouse, where they take comfort food and seafood seriously. Folks keep coming back for the bisque, which can be kicked up with a shot of sherry for even more scrumptious flavor.
5. Lobster Mac & Cheese
235 Ferry St., Easton | 610.559.7211 | ocean235.com
The undeniable appeal of pasta dressed with creamy Gruyère and tender lobster makes Ocean’s lobster mac and cheese an enduring favorite. Their experiment with limiting its availability had customers clamoring, so rest assured this velvety delight is on the menu.