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Jungle curry lobster at EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen
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10 Phenomenal Lobster Dishes in South Florida

Lobster gets a serious upgrade at these top spots

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Jungle curry lobster at EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen
|EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen/Official Press Photo

Lobster is abundant on menus throughout South Florida, and luckily for diners, chefs in the area know just how to enhance the lobster’s sweet, mild, briny flavor in the best ways. From decadent lobster-filled brunch dishes to a spin on lobster pasta to even lobster empanadas, here’s a round up of the area’s best lobster dishes to indulge in.

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Lobster Quesadilla at Lona Cocina Y Tequileria

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This interesting take on a quesadilla by chef Jorge Gutierrez only uses a handful of ingredients, which allows the lobster to shine. Wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, the quesadilla is filled with butter-poached Maine lobster mixed with chipotle aioli, red onion, and cilantro, and served with extra chipotle sauce on the side for dipping.

Maine Lobster Pot Pie at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina

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Chef Paola Budel updates the classic pot pie by incorporating lobster, Brandy truffle cream, and vegetables into one decadent and shareable dish. For those who don’t finish it all in one sitting, leftovers of this dish make one of the best next-day meals around.

Lobster Spaghetti at Cecconi’s

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住在Soho海濱別墅,這舒適的斜體字ian restaurant serves its crowd-pleasing pasta dish tossed in a silky combination of tomato and basil sauce with plenty of chunks of lobster and chili, which adds another level of depth and flavor.

Lobster Empanada at OLA Restaurant

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Lobster and empanadas are two of Miami’s favorites items and this restaurant inside the Gates South Beach hotel combines the two perfectly. Encased inside a squid ink dough, the empanada is filled with tender lobster meat and comes with a side of avocado sauce and salsa rosa for an extra kick. The lobster ceviche is also a hit, made with lobster bathed in yellow tomato, citrus, limo pepper, cilantro, red onions, and tomato-tabasco.

The Naughty Lobster Roll at Pubbelly Sushi

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Maki rolls are a great way to showcase lobster, and Pubbelly’s playful take on the dish was inspired by Instagram influencer@thenaughtyfork. For its Naughty lobster roll, Maine lobster and spicy aioli are bundled up inside a roll and served with a side of Cajun kimchee butter dipping sauce that adds some unexpected flavor to the mix.

Lobster Roll Sliders at Sweet Beach

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This miniature take on the classic New England lobster roll is a staple at this beachside pop-up at the Shelborne Hotel in South Beach. Served during happy hour, the two lobster roll sliders come on potato rolls packed with steamed lobster, celery, lemon, and tarragon aioli.

Whole Maine Lobster Mac and Cheese at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

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There’s no denying that lobster and mac and cheese make a great duo. Yardbird’s version of the dish is made with five cheeses including cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese, and red Leicester, which gives it a distinctly sharp flavor. The pasta is then topped with a one-pound lobster that’s poached in butter and white wine with garlic, shallots, thyme, and chives, taking the decadent dish up a few notches.

Lobster Benedict at Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge

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Served as a weekend brunch dish at this riverfront restaurant, the lobster Benedict comes crowned with a chive hollandaise and sprinkled with grilled scallion, and is served with potato hash and asparagus. Add caviar for texture and an extra pop of ocean flavors.

Lobster Jungle Curry at EST.33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen

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Lobster is bathed in curry and mixed with baby corn, bamboo shoots, and Thai eggplant at this Brickell newcomer, offering an interesting take on a lobster dish. Spices add aroma entree, which pair nicely with one of the brewery’s beers such as the 33 Pale Ale, Hallo Schatzi, or the Legend Lager.

Lobster Roll at Navé

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This brunch-only roll is filled with tender lobster tossed in a brown butter mayonnaise, adding a sweet and savory caramel flavor, that is then wrapped up in brioche bun and topped with dill leaves. The lobster roll is served with a side of coleslaw, which adds just the right amount crunch to the meal.

Lobster Quesadilla at Lona Cocina Y Tequileria

This interesting take on a quesadilla by chef Jorge Gutierrez only uses a handful of ingredients, which allows the lobster to shine. Wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, the quesadilla is filled with butter-poached Maine lobster mixed with chipotle aioli, red onion, and cilantro, and served with extra chipotle sauce on the side for dipping.

Maine Lobster Pot Pie at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina

Chef Paola Budel updates the classic pot pie by incorporating lobster, Brandy truffle cream, and vegetables into one decadent and shareable dish. For those who don’t finish it all in one sitting, leftovers of this dish make one of the best next-day meals around.

Lobster Spaghetti at Cecconi’s

住在Soho海濱別墅,這舒適的斜體字ian restaurant serves its crowd-pleasing pasta dish tossed in a silky combination of tomato and basil sauce with plenty of chunks of lobster and chili, which adds another level of depth and flavor.

Lobster Empanada at OLA Restaurant

Lobster and empanadas are two of Miami’s favorites items and this restaurant inside the Gates South Beach hotel combines the two perfectly. Encased inside a squid ink dough, the empanada is filled with tender lobster meat and comes with a side of avocado sauce and salsa rosa for an extra kick. The lobster ceviche is also a hit, made with lobster bathed in yellow tomato, citrus, limo pepper, cilantro, red onions, and tomato-tabasco.

The Naughty Lobster Roll at Pubbelly Sushi

Maki rolls are a great way to showcase lobster, and Pubbelly’s playful take on the dish was inspired by Instagram influencer@thenaughtyfork. For its Naughty lobster roll, Maine lobster and spicy aioli are bundled up inside a roll and served with a side of Cajun kimchee butter dipping sauce that adds some unexpected flavor to the mix.

Lobster Roll Sliders at Sweet Beach

This miniature take on the classic New England lobster roll is a staple at this beachside pop-up at the Shelborne Hotel in South Beach. Served during happy hour, the two lobster roll sliders come on potato rolls packed with steamed lobster, celery, lemon, and tarragon aioli.

Whole Maine Lobster Mac and Cheese at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

There’s no denying that lobster and mac and cheese make a great duo. Yardbird’s version of the dish is made with five cheeses including cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese, and red Leicester, which gives it a distinctly sharp flavor. The pasta is then topped with a one-pound lobster that’s poached in butter and white wine with garlic, shallots, thyme, and chives, taking the decadent dish up a few notches.

Lobster Benedict at Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge

Served as a weekend brunch dish at this riverfront restaurant, the lobster Benedict comes crowned with a chive hollandaise and sprinkled with grilled scallion, and is served with potato hash and asparagus. Add caviar for texture and an extra pop of ocean flavors.

Lobster Jungle Curry at EST.33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen

Lobster is bathed in curry and mixed with baby corn, bamboo shoots, and Thai eggplant at this Brickell newcomer, offering an interesting take on a lobster dish. Spices add aroma entree, which pair nicely with one of the brewery’s beers such as the 33 Pale Ale, Hallo Schatzi, or the Legend Lager.

Lobster Roll at Navé

This brunch-only roll is filled with tender lobster tossed in a brown butter mayonnaise, adding a sweet and savory caramel flavor, that is then wrapped up in brioche bun and topped with dill leaves. The lobster roll is served with a side of coleslaw, which adds just the right amount crunch to the meal.

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