Ohhh Masons, ohhhh Cousins...I've had them both. I was raised in New England and my first solid food was lobster. I've had lobster in every state in New England and North Carolina (see my review of the Lobstah Shack in Topsail) and I've cooked many at home myself. I feel like I know a thing or two about this delectable crustacean. First, I'll start with your competitor. Your lobster roll is by far and away better. Point! Next, let's talk about the taste of the roll...deliciously seasoned sautéed in a perfect amount of hot butter - the Connecticut Roll. Yum!!!! Tender and sweet and not overpowered or overshadowed by the butter. The bun was warm and squishy -- perfect. Now let's talk about the "size/amount" for your money. It was decent, even above average I'd say. But here's the issue -- I got two "Bar Harbor" rolls (Connecticut-style), which is advertised as in including a lobster tail (whole) on top of the roll. I was excited about that. Neither of my rolls came with the tail on top. That was super disappointing :(. It's an upcharge so I felt a little duped but, again, still a healthy amount of lobster meat in the rolls. I couldn't make mention of it because I ordered it for delivery so I couldn't exactly go to the counter to ask about the tails. I also ordered a bowl of clam chowder. After reading many reviews, I was skeptical but it was pretty delicious. Flavorful and a good balance of clams and potatoes. I'm 65/35 on whether I'd go back again. Everything was delicious but I'm still sad about those two tails!
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