The Tastiest Restaurants To Celebrate National Lobster Day
Photo Credit: Carmine’s Italian Restaurant
Suddenly had the urge to try seafood again after a long resistance since 2007. You see I almost died or that’s what it felt like when a tiny thin bone stuck to my throat. Everything in me said, “Don’t panic. Just die looking cool.” Good ole calm and collected death. I was thinking sophisticated, but my face had already turned purple. In 2016, I tried seafood again at a small restaurant inside a casino off the Las Vegas Strip. My dad’s favorite spot. This time I had lobster. Damn it, that lobster was good. Big, steamy, red juicy lobsters with warm glistening melted butter. My parents are lobster people. They don’t have lobster claws, but they enjoy the crustacean. They changed the game for me. So in honor of this foodie holiday, here’s what I’ve got for you: the tastiest restaurants to celebrate National Lobster Day on September 25th–minus any near death experience.
CARMINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
These two giant lobsters stuffed with homemade breadcrumbs, garlic, and Italian seasoning took a selfie for their menu debut. Officially called “Broiled Lobster Oreganata” and it’s at Carmine’s Italian Restaurant inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. Located: 3500 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 11AM to 11PM. Friday and Saturday from 11AM to 12AM.
Photo Credit: Carmine’s Italian Restaurant
BIG SUR OYSTER BAR
“There’s no such thing as the perfect sandwich.” Then explain the “Lobster Grilled Cheese” made with white cheddar served on sourdough for $27 at Big Sur Oyster Bar. National Lobster Day is about to be lit. Located: 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. Hours: Monday to Friday from 12PM to 12AM. Saturday to Sunday from 11AM to 12PM.
Photo Credit: Big Sur Oyster Grill
PEARL OCEAN
Pearl Ocean inside the Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino offers lobster with an Asian cuisine flair. Celebrate National Lobster Day during lunch and try their “Whole Lobster Dumpling & Fried Claws” for $48. Fried? Dumplings? That’s a yes for me. Who’s driving? Located: 300 W. Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89102. Hours: Monday to Thursday from 11AM to 10PM. Friday to Saturday from 11AM to 11PM. Sunday from 10AM to 10PM.
MB STEAK
Lobster and cheese. Name a better duo. I’ll wait. MB Steak inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino serves a velvety “Lobster Mac and Cheese” with cavatappi pasta as a side option. And the crisp. Can we discuss the crisp. Located: 4455 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169. Hours: Monday through Thursday from 5PM to 11PM. Friday and Saturday from 5PM to 12AM.
OYSTER BAR
Here’s the thing: I wanna eat this. Executive Chef Bradley Manchester need a hand in the kitchen? I’ll be the person testing the food in the back. With a ladle spoon in the pot. Oyster Bar inside the Hardrock Hotel and Casino serves a creamy soup of lobster swimming in tomato tangy sweet cream sauce with creole seasoning. Located: 4455 Paradise Road • Las Vegas, NV 89169. Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 P.M. Friday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 A.M
LE CIRQUE
Me: Hi, could I order the lobster. Thanks. Server: is the Japanese kobe steak with foie gras, shaved truffles, a two pound butter poached Maine lobster tail in lobster sauce, lobster caviar, 24-karat gold leaf, and bone marrow topped with deep fried potato fondant, ok? Me: Ugh, I guess. If that’s all you have. Jokes aside this dish is insane and amazing all the same time and you can find Le Cirque inside the Bellagio. Located: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 5PM to 10PM. Closed on Monday’s.
Photo Credit: Le Cirque