{"id":37087,"date":"2015-08-19T15:36:58","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T20:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=37087"},"modified":"2018-02-28T15:58:21","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T21:58:21","slug":"where-to-eat-florida-lobster-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/where-to-eat-florida-lobster-season\/","title":{"rendered":"6 great places to rock Florida lobster season"},"content":{"rendered":"

August is peak lobster season in Florida. If you’re in the market for seafood in the Sunshine State, try one of these towns\u00a0known for\u00a0their\u00a0crustacean sensations.<\/p>\n

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St. Pete Beach<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

With its Old Florida-style architecture and sunset views, this laid-back beach town is the ideal place to place to make the most of Florida lobster season by bibbing up and digging in after a day in the sun. Head to\u00a0Hurricane Seafood Restaurant<\/a>,\u00a0an institution known for its unfussy food;\u00a0sit upstairs for a prime view of the sun dipping into the Gulf of Mexico as you nosh on lobster ravioli or scampi. On the modern side, the\u00a0area’s new\u00a0Hotel Zamora<\/a>\u00a0puts a Spanish\u00a0twist on seafood tapas. Do yourself a favor and order the lobster fries, accompanied by\u00a0smokey-sweet br\u00fbl\u00e9ed orange and Florida citrus remoulade; enjoy them with a cocktail poolside or on the rooftop of the hotel’s\u00a0Castile Restaurant<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Related: These are the 5 best margaritas in the country<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jupiter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Palm Beach County has plenty of hoity-toity restaurants, but this\u00a0under-the-radar seaside town has a mellow vibe. Case in point: the\u00a0poolside\u00a0Sandbar<\/a>\u00a0restaurant\u00a0at\u00a0Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa<\/a>, with its refined-yet-casual menu. Try the New England lobster roll, and wash it down with an ice-cold\u00a0Country Thyme Lemonade cocktail.\u00a0Or go even more casual at\u00a0Dune Dog Cafe<\/a>,\u00a0known for its unpretentious, satisfying fare.\u00a0Whole lobsters are available Wednesday through Sunday, but the most popular night is Thursday, which brings the lobster special with two sides for $17.99.<\/p>\n

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Clearwater Beach<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

After a day in this bustling beach town, wind down during the nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 festival. Then change out of your flip-flops and head to a classy meal at\u00a0Sandpearl Resort<\/a>. The lavish hotel\u00a0is always upping its game, and this summer its\u00a0Caretta on the Gulf<\/a>\u00a0restaurant is featuring the surf and turf roll. The dish\u00a0combines lobster<\/span>, beef tenderloin, asparagus, enoki and truffle for a decadent spin on the sushi roll. For sheer variety, it’s hard to beat\u00a0Lobster Pot Bistro<\/a>. The aptly named seafood haunt serves lobster everything, from lobster nachos to lobster mac ‘n cheese and lobster and avocado salad. The restaurant features live jazz\u00a0Wednesday through Sunday,\u00a0so sit a spell.<\/p>\n

Related: 15 things never to say to a Miamian<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Miami Beach<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy swanky food in a swanky city.\u00a0Red, the Steakhouse<\/a>\u00a0puts an upscale take on surf-‘n-turf, with a slab of dry-aged Tomahawk ribeye, accompanied by a\u00a0whole lobster fresh from the Atlantic Ocean. And you can’t go wrong at A Fish Called Avalon.<\/a>\u00a0The restaurant inside Avalon Hotel<\/a>\u00a0on Ocean Drive\u00a0puts an inventive spin on lobster in dishes like orzo seafood paella and cognac-infused lobster bisque. Both eateries are participating in\u00a0Miami Spice<\/a>, an annual event that brings mouth-watering restaurant deals across South Florida from\u00a0Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.<\/p>\n

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Cocoa Beach Florida lobster season<\/p><\/div>\n

Cocoa Beach<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Casual dining is the name of the game in this\u00a0Atlantic Coast town, home to a thriving\u00a0pier and the original Ron Jon Surf Shop.\u00a0At\u00a0Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster and Seafood<\/a>, the house special is a lobster roll with lightly fried chunks of lobster served on a hot dog bun. You can also walk or paddle up to Jack Baker’s Lobster Shanky<\/a> on the Banana River Lagoon, which features live music on weekends and tasty seafood every night of the week. Try the steamed lobster dinner or broiled Brazilian lobster tails.<\/p>\n

Related: 5 pro tips for killer vacation food photos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Orlando<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

O-town is known for theme parks, but its restaurant scene proves to be more than just kid stuff.\u00a0Big Fin Seafood Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0offers a big list of options, including the\u00a0lobster mac ‘n cheese (with bacon!) appetizer; lobster cocktail, served steamed or cold; and tempura lobster tail with chili pepper-black bean relish. Then there’s\u00a0FishBones<\/a>, with locations in Orlando and nearby Lake Mary<\/a>. The upscale, tropical-themed eatery adds a Florida touch to\u00a0lobster dishes by serving\u00a0them with\u00a0orange blossom honey mustard. Try the crispy almond fried lobster tail appetizer or the 1-pound Australian rock lobster tail entree.<\/p>\n

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