Published On: Fri, Jul 6th, 2012

Linda Bean’s Lobster Roll- It Says It All + More

Linda Bean’s Perfect Maine Lobster Roll is a toasted New England gluten-free split top bun with fresh cold meat from a one pound lobster in a herb dressing. Served in a basket with salt and vinegar chips from “Miss Vicki” and pickle chips with a por

tion of cole slaw – a succulent offering to enjoy. If this giant portion is too much, order the Junior Lobster Roll at half the price.

Other sections are a Maine shrimp roll, crabmeat roll, both fresh, tasty and terrific.

Available by cup or bowl, lobster bisque is smooth, silky and savory. For a dollar more they add chunks of lobster meat and call it Lobster Stew. The Maine clam chowder with its diced potatoes is a sweet, full flavor choice.

Linda Bean’s Pasta Lobster “Traps”, 5 ravioli with a lobster cream sauce parmesan – available after 5PM only-a nice dish through the pasta seems a bit doughy. The Port Cylde Crab Melt – crabmeat, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and mayo on grilled Panini bread was a mixture of ingredients that didn’t quite make it.

A new specialty item on the menu is Lobster Mac and Cheese. This most delicious dish is a hearty portion of excellent taste with chunks of leg and claw meat. We have to applaud the recipe – it is like no other Mac and Cheese we’ve tasted – don’t miss this one! If you’re looking for other lobster recipes, then you may learn more here.

The Lobster Cuddlers- a pair of scored claws with fresh butter dipping sauce, or lobster sliders- 3 in number – over greens, or lobster quesadilla containing lobster meat, cheddar cheese, sliced mushrooms, roasted red peppers with herb dressing or the Delray Energy Booster consisting of spinach fettucini tossed with the lobster cream sauce parmesan, Maine shrimp and a side salad (after 5 PM please) complete the list of specialties.

Mixed green salad or Caesar salad with a variety of dressings can be had. Add seafood pieces if you wish.

We note Maine lobsters at market price as well as steamed mussels and steamed baby clams- these two are not to our liking as the bivalves were too bland or too mushy and their white wine, pesto and garlic broth had a very poor taste.

There are 6 items on the menu of grilled sandwiches and wraps.

The simpler fare listing includes a spinach and artichoke dip with or without crabmeat, grilled cheese with or without lobster bisque plus an all beef hotdog and more.

Desserts are blueberry pie, apple pie and a “Maine mini Whoopie pie”, either traditional, peanut butter, raspberry, mocha or pumpkin.

Soft drinks, waters, lemonade, iced tea or coffee available but for the beer drinkers 6 are on tap, 11 brands by bottle plus O’Doul’s non alcoholic. Wine lovers can choose from 5 domestic whites, 4 reds and 1 sparkling.

Pricing for the food and beverages is fair for the portions and varieties offered. Seating 40 inside and 40 at sidewalk tables, this is one of 5 Linda Bean’s mini-chain. Delray is open 7 days-Sunday through Thursday from 11AM to 9PM, Friday and Saturday until 10PM. This very casual corner is at 200 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach (561-276-2502).

Go and Enjoy!

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