Spring in Salem
I realize that the weather still sucks, its cold, rainy and overcast. Get ready to put the winter blues behind you because a sure sign that spring has sprung is right around the corner.
The Lobster Shanty of Salem opens up for the season
The Lobster Shanty Salem
I know I’ve said it before but it’s like the swallows coming back to Capistrano. Sure the Lobster Shanty isn’t 5 star eats but that’s not why the locals flock to this down town hot spot. It’s all about the cheap beer, out door location, live music and hanging out late night with new friends and old.
Lobster Shanty will be re-opening for the season this Wednesday, April 1st at 4:00PM. Their entertainment will be DJ Joe DiFranco and they’re featuring the usual beers as well as a special draft of Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA; one delicious and hard-to-find-on-draft beer.
Between the shanty and Reds who needs 5 star anyway? 5 star is way over rated. I go out to get good value, good food and good company in pretty much that order…
I don’t patronize the fancy places because a meal is meant to be enjoyed and lingered over and those who want the Art Nouveau experience can go Fins or Capt’s grill which both serve really good food but the “experience” is wasted on me because they have raised prices to such a degree that I don’t even consider them any more for dinner.
There is a time and place for 5 star dining (not that I would lump Capt’s of Fins in the 5 star category) but these days it’s all about bang for your buck. I agree some of the places around town have raised their prices a bit too much to be worth going but thankfully the Shanty isn’t one of them.
We made it a point not to raise any of our prices this year, not the beer, not the food – nuthin’. We’ve got some new fancier things too, but we’re hoping to give you a good time for a great price this season.
Cheers!
The Lobster Shanty Crew
PS Want some solid, quality dining? 62 at the Wharf is our favorite new place. The food is spot-on delicious.
5 star dining? Bella Verona and The Grapevine. Never had a bad meal. And the flavor is worth every penny of the price. The Shanty’s character stands out, as does the delicious, basic menu of the Witch’s Brew, and Vic Station has the best salad bar around. I never send visitors to Fins or Capt’s due to the price vs taste vs genericness.
I actually go to the Shanty for the food. Diane is a rocking chef, and the menu is far more creative (and better executed) than your standard bar fare. The newest addition I’m looking forward to: custom mac & cheese with a few veggie sides. Yum!
Matt – I totally agree about Bella Verona and The Grapevine and Fins & Capt’s
Isa – I love mac & cheese, maybe I’ll give it a try tonight.
I love the sweet potato fries and the citrus salad dressing is to die for!!!
I think all the flowers they have added to the patio are just lovely to look at as I’m enjoying a wine and their wonderful steak tips!!