Claw-Clacking Lobster Specials Around Orlando For National Lobster Day
Central Florida lobster lovers, this one is for you.
Get ready to crack some claws, Orlando! National Lobster Day is pinching its way to town on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at these top local spots. Whether you’re a fan of classic lobster dishes or crave creative spins on the crustacean, Orlando’s restaurants have you covered with specials so good they’ll have you doing the lobster shuffle!
1. Spiny Lobster Bisque at Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen
At Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen, located in the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, you’re in for a tropical Floribbean treat. Imagine starting your meal with a throwback to the old-school lobster tanks—except this time, it’s all about celebrating the local Spiny Lobster. The Spiny Lobster Bisque is a silky, creamy masterpiece topped with a refreshing Pineapple Lobster Salad and a dash of Datil Oil. Feeling extra fancy? Go all in with a whole or half lobster, or get adventurous and have it stuffed with crab! Michelin loves it here, and with Chef Richard Blais at the helm, your taste buds are in for a seafood adventure unlike any other.
Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Parking: Complimentary self-parking or valet
Reservations: Recommended, but walk-ups welcome
Four Flamingos Website
2. Cantonese Lobster at Todd English’s bluezoo
Ready for a trip to the coastal kitchens of the world? Head over to Todd English’s bluezoo at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort for a globally inspired lobster dish. Their legendary Cantonese Lobster is a 2-lb Maine Lobster tempura-fried to crispy perfection, then tossed in a mouthwatering Szechuan glaze. Paired with mushroom lo mein, pickled veggies, and Chinese hot mustard, this dish will make you feel like you’ve traveled the world without ever leaving Orlando.
Location: Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
Parking: Complimentary self-parking or valet
Reservations: Recommended, but walk-ups welcome
bluezoo Website
3. Lobster Pot Pie at Twin View Restaurant
Craving something rich and hearty? Check out the Lobster “Pot Pie” at Twin View Restaurant in the brand-new Evermore Orlando Resort. This isn’t your average pot pie—inside that golden, flaky crust awaits a filling of sweet lobster with Mornay sauce, peas, drunken mustard, and gooey gruyere cheese. It’s like comfort food went to finishing school, and it’s the perfect dish for anyone looking to elevate their National Lobster Day celebration.
Location: Evermore Orlando Resort
Parking: Complimentary self-parking
Reservations: Required
Twin View Website
4. Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese at Ocean Prime
Sometimes, a side dish is so good it steals the show. That’s exactly what happens with the Lobster Mac & Cheese at Ocean Prime on Restaurant Row. A whole Maine lobster nestles into Tillamook cheddar-covered pasta, baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection. If you’re a lobster lover who also can’t resist mac & cheese, this indulgent creation is calling your name.
Location: Ocean Prime Orlando
Parking: Complimentary valet parking available for dinner
Reservations: Recommended, but walk-ups welcome
Ocean Prime Website
With these top-notch Orlando restaurants dishing out lobster in all its delicious forms, National Lobster Day is the perfect excuse to splurge on some of the finest seafood the city has to offer. So, get your bibs ready and dig into the festivities—there’s a lobster dish waiting for you at every corner!
