A lobster pound is a restaurant or food establishment in Maine where fresh lobsters are stored and cooked for consumption. They can also refer to the holding area where lobsters are kept, which can be natural or man-made. Lobster farming establishments have become prevalent in coastal communities, offering live or cooked lobsters and outdoor dining areas. Meals served at lobster pounds include boiled lobster and variations on lobster platters, with the popular lobster roll featuring chopped lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise and/or butter.
A lobster pound, sometimes known as a lobster shack, is a type of restaurant or food establishment where fresh lobsters are stored and then cooked for consumption. The term is common in the US state of Maine, where crawfishing is a common practice, especially along the coast. These establishments were designed to be able to hold a significant amount of lobsters for an extended period of time so they could be sold on the wholesale market. There are also retail lobster establishments to cater to the tourist traffic common along the coast of Maine.
The term “lobster pound” can also refer specifically to the holding area where the lobsters are kept. This holding area may be a natural bay with an inlet where lobsters may be lured and then trapped, and may be kept there in natural habitat for extended periods of time. The area can also be man-made, while still achieving the same goal as natural habitat. Convenient access to this area is important so the establishment can harvest and sell lobsters quickly and easily. Many lobster shacks are located further inland and require a manmade kennel.
Lobster farming establishments have become prevalent along major roadways in coastal communities. These pounds will sell live or cooked lobsters, and many of these pounds will have indoor or outdoor dining areas. One of the strong points of more conventional restaurants is the atmosphere: sometimes you cook outside in very large pots over an open fire, and the buildings are often full of character, even if they are often no-frills establishments. A customer may also be able to purchase lobsters cheaper at the lobster shop than they might at a restaurant, particularly if they buy the lobsters live or in bulk. Many establishments also overlook the water, creating a pleasant atmosphere and an authentic tourist experience.
Most meals served at lobster pounds include boiled lobster, but other items are usually available as well. The Pound can serve side dishes like french fries or coleslaw, or they can serve variations on lobster platters. The lobster roll is a popular dish throughout Maine; this dish features chopped or chopped lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise and/or butter and some spices. The mixture is then served on a hot dog bun or similar bread.
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