424321 Tue Jul 24 13:13:46 -0700 2007 16 13 New England 0 2779377 Went to Brown's over the weekend and gasped when I saw the price per pound for lobster is down to $4.50! Steamers came in at $11 a quart, not as good a deal as the lobster but they were clean and sweet and tasty. I'm in Boston and lobster prices are pretty outrageous right now. Was really tempted to buy a couple extra lobsters to bring home for lobster salad. I'm tempted to go again this weekend at this price. Tue Jul 24 13:13:46 -0700 2007 11267 kittychow 1 2779396 Thanks for the heads-up. Looks like a road trip this weekend. Is Brown's on Rte.1? Never mind..... they have a web site: http://www.brownslobster.com/ Tue Jul 24 13:17:21 -0700 2007 2779377 75332 Gio 2 2781924 If Brown's has their prices that low, then Markey's must also...right across the street. I prefer Markey's but I'd recommend whichever one is less crowded. Wed Jul 25 09:57:13 -0700 2007 2779396 63634 rizzo0904 3 2781945 I haven't been to Markey's. Do they have outdoor seating? Are they also BYOB? Wed Jul 25 10:02:58 -0700 2007 2781924 11267 kittychow 4 2782277 Markey's does have outdoor seating but I'm not sure about the BYOB there. Brown's I know is BYOB, and that $4.50 special on lobsters sounds to good to be true. I'm going to take a ride down tonight to check it out. Wed Jul 25 11:09:00 -0700 2007 2781945 11222 Infomaniac 5 2782401 I'm pretty jealous! I can't get back until Sunday. I'm hoping the price stays that low. Enjoy! Wed Jul 25 11:39:45 -0700 2007 2782277 11267 kittychow 4 2782621 I know Markey's sells beer...so I don't think they are BYOB. Tip: Order your lobster first...I always get males. Then order your fried food and give them your lobster order number so the food gets done at the same time. Wed Jul 25 12:45:47 -0700 2007 2781945 63634 rizzo0904 4 2782629 A great local place for some drinks after is Eastmans. It's behind Seabrook Village Market (DiBurros). Very casual but fun and good prices. Wed Jul 25 12:47:21 -0700 2007 2781945 63634 rizzo0904 5 2782774 I recently tried Eastmans after dropping of some kids that were going out for night fishing and I had a couple hours to kill. I though the food was excellent. I had steamers, lobster stew, and the fish & chips and everything was excellent. Very friendly crowd and an excellent spot for drinks. If I didn't have to drive home with the kids, I could see myself spending some time there. Wed Jul 25 13:20:13 -0700 2007 2782629 11222 Infomaniac 1 2782638 Oh, nice tip! And Brown's has fried lobster too. Mmmmmm. Might have to go up this week. Wed Jul 25 12:50:00 -0700 2007 2779377 10271 Rubee 2 2782670 I also had some fried lobster last weekend. So sinful. I call it the lobster donut. Fried scallops were also pretty yummy. Wed Jul 25 12:57:11 -0700 2007 2782638 11267 kittychow 1 2783920 I stopped by Brown's tonight to see if the lobster was $4.50 per pound, and I could find any sign saying so. The sign with prices has cull's at $9.49, chicks at $10.49, then $11.49 up to $13.49 per lb. I'm not sure what sign you saw, but I can't imagine Brown's offering that kind of price during the height of the season, or even in the off season. To make the trip worthwhile for me, I ordered some fried lobster, then went across the street for a slices of Tripoli's pizza and a cannoli. Wed Jul 25 18:50:34 -0700 2007 2779377 11222 Infomaniac 2 2785044 Many thanks for your report, Info... I thought the 4.50 price was too good to be true. We might just take a ride up there anyway to check out Markey's - or maybe Eastman's. We'll have to toss a coin. Thu Jul 26 07:32:23 -0700 2007 2783920 75332 Gio 2 2785961 It was most definitely $4.50 lb this past Sunday. My wallet confirms. ;) Lobster price was advertised on paper plates on a couple places near the lobster counter and steamer counter. I did wonder though if this might be a one-day politically motivated special but I didn't want to be so cynical. Mitt Romney did a campaign stop (meet & greet and photo opp) at Brown's while I was there. I should have looked to see if the paper plates were still up after he left. Grrr. No reason to hurry back this weekend at those prices. :( Thu Jul 26 11:16:18 -0700 2007 2783920 11267 kittychow 3 2786049 Ahhhh....you didn't mention the campaign trail was going through there. Political smoke and mirrors get me everytime. Actually, I thought their regular prices are on par for a beach lobster pound place. Thu Jul 26 11:32:55 -0700 2007 2785961 11222 Infomaniac 3 2787283 Maybe The Mittster, aka Willard, was subsidizing the lobstah prices! :-) Thu Jul 26 16:15:55 -0700 2007 2785961 45436 Harp00n 1 2788256 I loved going to Brown's when I lived in North Andover, MA. Friday night, Fried Seafood Platter and a six pack of Harpoon IPA shared with the SO; I don't get no better than that! (pardon the vernacular) Fri Jul 27 02:58:21 -0700 2007 2779377 26180 Chinon00