Via Food Dudes: Review of LobsterCraft Darien

Sampling my way through LobsterCraft’s menu. That could be fun. It was.

Could they change my opinion of lobster? 

Lobster Bisque: I started here because where better to begin than with a bisque on a frigid day? The broth had that lobster flavor and was seasoned wonderfully. The best part was that the chunks of lobster were not chewy and overcooked. LobsterCraft adds the lobster meat right before they serve it. A small detail with a major payoff. 

Clam Chowdah Chowder: Again, perfect on a chilly day. And again, another good soup product that did not lack seasoning or actual seafood. This chowder had big time clam-age going on.

LBLT: Oh yeah, that is what you think it is, a lobster roll BLT! Bacon does make everything better and the lobster in this roll was fresh and tender and it usually comes with garlic aioli but we requested some habanero butter in addition to the aioli to turn up the heat. Slightly spicy but it wasn’t overwhelming. Try it, it’s a good addition.

Crab Cakes: These two giant sized, meaty crab cakes were perfectly seared to achieve that crispy texture on the outside with a melt-in-your-mouth feel on the inside. They’re served with a really good spicy remoulade and the crab cakes sit atop of a split-open, buttered and griddled hot dog roll. I took a few sample bites as the dish is served but if I ordered just the crab cakes I’d fold one over and make a crab cake sandwich. #ProTip

Lobster Pot Pie: These fall more into the To-Go category because they come frozen and are mostly for heating up in your own home and in your own oven since they take 45 minutes to cook. They heated one up for us and it was a piping hot experience with creamy gravy, chunks of lobster and plenty of veggies.