No, the title of this article is not a typo, but
it could be as this shanty style seafood
and lobster market could easily be
called
LOBSTER H EA V E N!
I knew that I was in the right place
the minute I heard the owners
“Down East” Maine accent. Dan
Hall is the real deal. His family
roots in Maine go back generations.
This man knows lobsters as well as
anyone and he is willing to share his
knowledge with anyone willing to ask
or listen.
Dan says that, “the biggest mistake
customers can
make is not
getting
advice
from their
lobster source”,
adding, “lobster
conditions
change every
month”.
LOBSTER HAVEN is located at 12807 W.
Hillsborough, just East of Racetrack Rd. It
is conveniently accessible from all parts of
North Pinellas County as well as Tampa.
Upon entering, I was reminded of the
dozens of seafood shanties I have enjoyed
along the New England coastline from
Massachusetts to Maine. It is all there, the
immense lobster tanks where live Maine
lobsters are sorted by size and sold by their
weight. This is where clams and mussels
are sold by the pound and prepared to order,
then there’s smoked fish spread, crab
cakes and fresh oysters. Everything is seasonal
and fresh, so some things may not be
available when you arrive. I suggest that
you call ahead to make certain that they
have what you want. That said, there will
always be live lobsters, fresh fish, clam
and lobster chowder to please customers.
Mussels are prepared three different ways,
the garlic mussels are the most popular.
Smothered in white wine and garlic sauce
a whole order is only $8.99. The oysters
change with the season and by the time
this article hits the streets they should have
fresh sweet and salty Pemaquid Point
oysters on hand. Dan is also bringing
in some fresh oysters from the state of
Washington. Iconic Ipswich Clams
are sold by the pound and steamed to
perfection on request.
Some prices change as the market
changes on some items. One thing that
is constant and that is the freshness of its
inventory.
Beer and wine are also sold. They offer
Boylan soda (POP) in bottles with flavors
like Black Cherry, Birch Beer, Grape and
Cream Soda, to name a few.
If you have a craving for real fresh seafood,
especially Maine Lobster, don’t miss
this one! LOBSTER HAVEN is also available
for large parties and off premise food
service.
Phone 813-855-2888
I GET MY
LOBSTER AT
LOBSTER
HAVEN!
www.lobsterhaven.com
aste of
North Pinellas 7
/www.lobsterhaven.com
