Australian Lobster tails - retail

[cagey]

I've searched previous posts on this, and found quite a bit on where to buy whole Maine lobsters. We're looking to find some Australian lobster tails for New Years. In previous years, Costco (and other stores) carried them. Now, the only ones they carry are the Brazilian tails. Other markets (Gelson's, Sprouts, etc) also have Brazilian and/or tails from Honduras. Same bug I would assume - greenish in color. However, I have found them to be inferior to cold-water Aussie tails.

The only store I've found thus far that sells Aussie tales is Bristol Farms - at $79 a pound. Ouch. If anyone can tell me where else to look, I'd appreciate it. (No, we're not looking for whole Mainers but thanks.)

[Dommy]

The last time I got some was earilier this year at Sprouts. I think they might be on sale again this week. $6 each for a 5oz tail...

--Dommy!

[cagey]

Thanks Dommy. Yes Sprouts has "brazilian" tails for that price (or slightly more). I'm going to check out SM Seafood first - then if I get cold feet on the price, I'll settle for the Honduran tails from Gelson's. Thx again. Happy New Year.

[cagey]

Well, to round this thread out..... Did purchase Brazilian tails from Sprouts @ that same price. Gelsons Honduras tails were the size of tiger shrimps.... No go. We will see how they taste. Thanks Servorg and Dommy for tips.

[Dommy]

Sorry about that! I cold have sworn the ones I got earlier in the year were from Austrilia... but either way, glad you got them and enjoy! :)

--Dommy!

[Servorg]

Have you checked with Santa Monica Seafood? Also I'd call Fish King in Glendale.

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Fish King Seafood & Poultry Co
722 N Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91206

Santa Monica Seafood Co. - SM Retail
1205 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA

[cagey]

SM Seafood does have them - at $54.99 a pound. A step up from Bristol Farms. Fish King, $59 per pound. Getting warmer. I'll keep searching, thanks!

[Servorg]

One last idea. Call American Fish downtown and see what they say.

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American Fish & Seafood
625 Kohler St, Los Angeles, CA

[cagey]

Not able to get through (past corporate office). Suspect these guys are more wholesalers? Again, thanks Servorg.

[Servorg]

I checked and they do have a retail sales side. I got the phone number but they are closed until noon (they take early lunch because they open very early). Maybe give them a call at [phone] and see what their minimums are (assuming they have Aussie tails for sale)?

[cagey]

Ah, thanks! I'll check it out.

[Mr. Brisket]

It's a few months after you asked your question, but Fish King in Glendale is now carrying single South African cold water tails. They are priced above Brazilians but well below West Australians. If you like West Aussies, you will find the SA tails to be equally good. Very sweet and with good snap. Good luck!