230313 Tue Jan 17 14:57:27 -0800 2006 11 18 Manhattan 0 1223121 I'm going tonight for my birthday. I'm debating between the lobster roll (haven't had a good one since Black Pearl) or the shrimp and scallop pasta. Any suggestions? Tue Jan 17 14:57:27 -0800 2006 0 Michael 1 1223122 I thought their lobster roll was a mediocre attempt at the classic dish. That dish should be put in the category of "Overrated" as mentioned a few posts below. Tue Jan 17 15:02:54 -0800 2006 1223121 0 dkstar1 2 1223123 but to be fair...I liked the other dishes I've had there including most of the appetizers and the trout dish. Tue Jan 17 15:05:48 -0800 2006 1223122 0 dkstar1 3 1223131 Haven't had the lobster roll because I dislike mayo. However, I have had the pasta and it's tasty indeed. In general, I'm a fan of Mermaid Inn. Tue Jan 17 15:37:12 -0800 2006 1223123 0 eeee 4 1223141 The lobster roll at Mermaid Inn doesn't have mayo, which is why its a good alternative to a traditional lobster roll (in my opinion). Tue Jan 17 16:05:38 -0800 2006 1223131 0 Mike 5 1223150 Really? then I may have to weigh in on the lobster roll debate soon! Tue Jan 17 16:34:17 -0800 2006 1223141 0 eeee 5 1223156 I don't understand why people say it has too much mayo, if you are saying it doesn't have any mayo at all. Very curious. Tue Jan 17 16:48:03 -0800 2006 1223141 0 Michael 2 1223234 Let's diffuse the bomb--or chuck another one instead. Lobster roll is NOT a classic dish. Really. Any hand-held food item that you can be easily and better made at home, requiring not much cooking skill beyond a little attention, can neither be called classic nor a dish. Let's see...hot dog, hamburger, yeah, lobster roll. Of course the lobster roll is overpriced even in Maine. And the natives laugh. As for the Mermaid Inn, I had a non-descript meal there once in a large group setting, which is not the best way to judge a place. Can't remember much. Nothing special, is all. Tue Jan 17 22:43:05 -0800 2006 1223122 0 mod'ern 1 1223134 lobster roll - bland, do not recommend scallop pasta - good whole dorade - THE BEST THING ON THE MENU! Tue Jan 17 15:42:16 -0800 2006 1223121 0 Sir Gawain 2 1223142 I had the dorade last week for the first time. Excellent. Charred with the skin on. Great flavor. Tue Jan 17 16:11:44 -0800 2006 1223134 0 Scott V 1 1223144 Don't forget an order of the Old Bay fries - very tasty! Tue Jan 17 16:20:21 -0800 2006 1223121 0 Wingman 1 1223157 Wow, what a coincidence. I was just there for dinner last night. I had the whole dorade and it was absolutely spectacular. The waiter fileted it right in from of me (a little weird but cool) and there were hardly any bones. One of the best fish I've eaten, reminded me of eating seafood in the summer by the sea. My SO had the salmon and the little bit he let me try before he cleaned his plate was excellent. I've heard some negative reviews, but service and food were both great and I have no complaints. Tue Jan 17 16:52:01 -0800 2006 1223121 0 Lici