Exceptional Lobster Roll

Jan · 08-12-2004, 10:56 PM

I haven't been to Waldo's yet but we were in Alton Bay today craving a lobster roll. I decided to get one at Pop's and one at Shibley's and report my findings here.

I tried Pop's first. I went to the window and asked the young boy if fresh Maine lobster was used. He barked to an older guy in the back "Where's the lobsta from" and he answered "Canada". I said "really?, thanks anyway". I don't know anything about Canadian lobster but I assume it's that Lagostino (sp?) stuff that they use at the Tamarack, yuck.

Next I walked over to the Shibley's stand and was greeted by a big smile and hello from a young asian girl. I asked her the same question and she proudly said that they only used fresh Maine lobster. We got one and I must say that it was one of the best I've ever had. Nice chunks of meat, not too much mayo and a perfectly toasted fresh roll. It even had the lettuce liner that Pepper explained was to keep the roll dry. The price was also very reasonable at about $7.50 for a roll and $9.50 for the combo meal with fries and slaw. The one problem was the cold slaw. It was soupy and loaded with mayo, yuck.

I still expect Waldo's roll to take the crown but when in Alton Shibley's roll is not bad, not bad at all.

GWC... · 08-12-2004, 11:16 PM

Is Pop's lobster real or memorex?

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Originally Posted by mcdude

I guess I'll have to stick with the lobster roll from Pop's Clam Shell which works for me....$9.95...with fries!

Island Girl · 08-13-2004, 07:11 AM

The lobster from Canada should not be the fake kind, it should be nice and sweet coming from such cold waters.

trfour · 08-13-2004, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

The lobster from Canada should not be the fake kind, it should be nice and sweet coming from such cold waters.

My Mom was born in a little town called North River, in Saint Anns, Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island, Canada. We made many many trips into Sydney, over the years, to buy fresh lobsters, right off the lobster boats as they came back to port.

"The best lobsters in the world, tender and sweet, and it does have to do with the very cold waters of the North Atlantic".
Thank you, IG.

PS. After trying one of their lobster rolls ,.. never crossed my mind to ask Waldo or Pepper where the lobster came from!.....Good point,... "All that I can say is, They are Great!"..... and so are You!

mcdude · 08-13-2004, 08:52 PM

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...and if you have never eaten in the adjacent Flipper Room you don't know what you are missing.....

HEY LOOK! I'm quoting myself! What you missed completely GWC is that the lobstah roll must be enjoyed within (or on top on the deck) of the Flipper Room adjacent to Pop's. The ambiance of the total dining experience is important. It enhances the whole lobster roll experience. Woo! Hoo! Patriot's - 7 / Eagles - 0 ...2nd quarter...raining like h$@! cats and dogs....in Foxboro.

trfour · 08-13-2004, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

HEY LOOK! I'm quoting myself! What you missed completely GWC is that the lobstah roll must be enjoyed within (or on top on the deck) of the Flipper Room adjacent to Pop's. The ambiance of the total dining experience is important. It enhances the whole lobster roll experience. Woo! Hoo! Patriot's - 7 / Eagles - 0 ...2nd quarter...raining like h$@! cats and dogs....in Foxboro.

will be respectful of you, mcdude, when he steps up to the plate, on this matter.

Outlaw · 08-14-2004, 11:17 PM

Took the M-in-law to Shibley's (not the stand but the restaurant). Now granted the lobster roll was indeed 100% real lobster, and it was a pound of meat, nicely prepared not too much mayo or anything on a nice ever so slightly toasted bun. But stick with what Jan had done - go to Shibley's stand across the street the price is soooooo much cheaper. The restaurant must have had to add $6.50 for the table we sat at, the chair we sat on and the lake we got to look at (no, I think the lake view was free now that I think of it). The restaurant is charging $14 bucks for a lobsta roll

- excellent quality I might add, but get the one across the street at the stand and eat it on your boat or at the docks by the water.

I now MUST try WP's lobsta roll. I've tried pretty much everything else on their menu and have loved every last bite. The ribs -ohhhhhh to die for. The subs, ohhhh can't find a better tasting one on this side of the lake.

I'm making myself hungry just writing about it and it's too late - they're closed now. Wonder what time in the morning they open??????

08-12-2004, 10:56 PM	#1
Jan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Alton Bay Lobster Rolls I haven't been to Waldo's yet but we were in Alton Bay today craving a lobster roll. I decided to get one at Pop's and one at Shibley's and report my findings here. I tried Pop's first. I went to the window and asked the young boy if fresh Maine lobster was used. He barked to an older guy in the back "Where's the lobsta from" and he answered "Canada". I said "really?, thanks anyway". I don't know anything about Canadian lobster but I assume it's that Lagostino (sp?) stuff that they use at the Tamarack, yuck. Next I walked over to the Shibley's stand and was greeted by a big smile and hello from a young asian girl. I asked her the same question and she proudly said that they only used fresh Maine lobster. We got one and I must say that it was one of the best I've ever had. Nice chunks of meat, not too much mayo and a perfectly toasted fresh roll. It even had the lettuce liner that Pepper explained was to keep the roll dry. The price was also very reasonable at about $7.50 for a roll and $9.50 for the combo meal with fries and slaw. The one problem was the cold slaw. It was soupy and loaded with mayo, yuck. I still expect Waldo's roll to take the crown but when in Alton Shibley's roll is not bad, not bad at all.

08-13-2004, 07:11 AM	#3
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	Canada lobster is excellent The lobster from Canada should not be the fake kind, it should be nice and sweet coming from such cold waters. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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08-14-2004, 11:17 PM	#7
Outlaw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Took the M-in-law to Shibley's (not the stand but the restaurant). Now granted the lobster roll was indeed 100% real lobster, and it was a pound of meat, nicely prepared not too much mayo or anything on a nice ever so slightly toasted bun. But stick with what Jan had done - go to Shibley's stand across the street the price is soooooo much cheaper. The restaurant must have had to add $6.50 for the table we sat at, the chair we sat on and the lake we got to look at (no, I think the lake view was free now that I think of it). The restaurant is charging $14 bucks for a lobsta roll - excellent quality I might add, but get the one across the street at the stand and eat it on your boat or at the docks by the water. I now MUST try WP's lobsta roll. I've tried pretty much everything else on their menu and have loved every last bite. The ribs -ohhhhhh to die for. The subs, ohhhh can't find a better tasting one on this side of the lake. I'm making myself hungry just writing about it and it's too late - they're closed now. Wonder what time in the morning they open??????