Where is the best lobster ?

[simonday]

We are travelling to Puerto-Pollensa this coming Thursday and wondered where the best place to go for Lobster was in the area please?
Its my Fiancee's birthday and she loves lobster hence me not wanting to take a chance.

Thanks so much in advance.

 

[Sparky]

Have had lobster in El Posito and Ikebana, both were great but you will need to pre-order at least 24 hours before.

 

[simonday]

Thanks very much - my family love el posito so may try there. any other suggestions for this year greatly received.

have a good day

 

[Sparky]

Simon, just to let you know El Posito is only open for lunch at the moment but it will be open for dinner from this Sunday.
It is hubby's birthday this Thursday, we have booked a table at Ikebana and are having lobster .

 

[simonday]

oh fantastic, do let me know what its was like. We are aiming for Saturday night and so El Posito may not work.

Where is Ikebana please?

 

[Sparky]

Ikebana is across the road from the Pollensa Park Hotel but if you are not arriving until Friday night i don't think yu will be able to have lobster on Saturday, as i said they need 24 hours notice and that goes for a lot of places.
The Yacht Club and Los Faroles used to have lobsters in a tank but i am not sure if they still do.

 

[simonday]

could try and call them to arrange I suppose ? have looked for contact details but cant seem to find any. Appreciate I am now becoming annoying but, wondered if you happened to know their number or email? Sorry, just keen to go somewhere really nice and reccommended and my partner really wants fantastic lobster - she had it in Aus and has never beaten it - am hoping PP can !

Thanks

 

[Sparky]

No problem Simon, i have sent you a PM. However if you read the "sticky" posts at the beginning of this section you will find reviews and directions to all the best places in the port.

 

[pollensafan]

Sorry Folks, But the best lobster bar none has to be my other half following 3 hours on pp beach. !!!!!

 

[kate1]

The Yacht Club and La Llonja both have lobsters in tanks but you might need a second mortgage to eat them... I also noticed that Bar Nou in the old town has lobster on the menu which is much more reasonably priced but I didn't try it so I can't comment. We had a lovely meal there though - one of the best this holiday - so I can't see why the lobster would disappoint.

 

[Belladonna]

LOL@ Pollensafan!

 

[mpg.mk1]

Best lobster I ever had was at Clivia in old Pollensa (near the small taxi rank) my wife had the bigest prawns I've ever seen and was given a bib to wear to avoid the juices running off her chin! This was a special occasion and not somewhere I would eat often. (Too expensive!) We were dressed up a bit for the meal, just as well as I am not sure I'd have been wellcome in my shorts!
If you want somewhere for a birthday meal I'd suggest Los Zarzales or Cliva but I cannot be certain that Lobster is on the menu at either.

 

[debz1]

According to the a la cart menu at Los Z they do

''Quote'' Fresh Lobster; baked in Mallorcan style, grill, in stew (Market price)

 

[Sparky]

Well i took hubby to Ikebana last night for his birthday. We had a whole grilled "Bogavante" and 2 "Cigalas" each, served on a huge platter with salad, bread,alioli, tartare sauce and rose marie sauce. this was washed down with a bottle of Albarino and water, we were too full for dessert so finished off with coffees, brandies and a glass of cava on the house. I couldn't believe the bill was only €80 for a fantastic meal which was beautifully presented, thank you Ana and Jose.

For those of you who do not know, here, "Bogavante" is what is lobster with the claws in the UK, when you see "Langosta" on the menu it is a spiny lobster which does not have claws. Cigalas look like small lobsters with claws and quite hard shells, which make them difficult to peel. When i have time i will post a photo of our meal on the Tapas Bar.

 

[snowy2007]

Sparky can email me a copy AH..

 

[PaulB]

Sounds great for a seafood lover like me. Oh gawd, that's another one on the "must try" list. What was the rest of the menu like, Sparky?

 

[Sparky]

They do some fantastic Mallorcan dishes, lamb chops and steaks are excellent and many people come from all over for their Paellas, i've seen many a car pull up, open the boot and load in a large Paella for family gatherings.The fish is also very good.
Ana was born and bred in PP and she often makes great desserts.

 

[kate1]

This sounds a great recommendation - can't imagine why I have never been - will definitely give it a try next time. And as you say that is amazing value for lobster.

 

[Sparky]

I have now posted the photos of our meal on PP forum groups Flickr account.

They can also be viewed on the Tapas Bar in the Food and Drink section.