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Lobster Alive Restaurant
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The Barbados Lobster Alive Beach Restaurant is situated just next door to the popular Boatyard and 500 meters south of the Careenage in Bridgetown on the pristine Carlisle Bay; one of the best beaches in Barbados.
This is the location of the International Yacht Anchorage & hosts calm waters with no reefs, and a clean white sandy beach. Small boats often come ashore in front of the restaurant and patrons from the West Coast often charter small speedboats or yachts to bring them to us.
The Lobsters:
Our lobsters are actually Crayfish but are known locally as Caribbean Spiny Lobster. They can be caught in Barbados but not in abundance due to the relatively steep drop offs of the continental shelf and the numerous residential buyers available to the fishermen. They are caught mostly by Scuba divers, living in the small Islands of the Grenadines, located approximately 120 miles due west of Barbados.
The Restaurant
A cozy quaint spot with real atmosphere and open layout with a beach deck and tables in the sand. There is a guy jumping in and out of the live lobster tank fishing up our guests' orders and the beers flow onto the beach. The menu is simple letting the freshness of the ingredients do the talking.
On the menu you can find dishes with:
» Lobster
» Local Fish in season
» Shrimp
» Conch
» Regional Crab
» Local octopus called Sea-Cat
» Special meals to suit kids and vegetarians
» Steaks for non-seafood eaters
We have wheel chair access and adjacent parking, beach lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent, showers, and toilets etc. Dress is quite casual to grand. Anyone wearing a tux gets thrown in the tank. In the day time near dry swimsuits are fine and barefoot is optional. Women please wear tops!
This is one of the only restaurants naturally suited to kids as they become fascinated with the big tank of Lobster. Next they are playing on the beach or in the tank itself and meeting other kids. Running around all close by and in sight of their parents. This is definitely a good place to "Have a Good Day at the Beach".
Night Time is lively with friendly waitresses. The beach deck is very popular and invites walking between servings or dancing on the beach to the popular ballads of our two professional jazz groups, currently alternating Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday lunch with reduced performances in summer months.
**Phone for current schedule. Old nostalgic jazz standards are the dedicated house music**
The Takeaway Service
» Freshly Cooked Lobster - Under-Cooked slightly, split & cleaned ready for the BBQ or grill
» Live Lobster
» Freshly frozen raw tails
» Freshly frozen cooked thermador lobster tail
» Complete restaurant dinners
» Famous Lobster Bisque, crab backs and conch.
These are ideal for private parties; mostly at short notice, or delivery at a modest charge or by taxi if needed.
History of Lobster Alive
The owner of Lobster Alive Art Taylor, has a small single engine Cherokee airplane which he flies to our holding tank in Bequia Island; and delivers them dry; just in time to our big distribution tank at the Restaurant. In season the tank often has 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of Live Lobster in it - quite a sight to see!
The restaurant initially began as a wholesale distributor for the island's hotels and restaurants. Cooked takeaway service was added; along with a friendly free beer while you wait.
Shortly after that the health inspector demanded we go the whole way or "wholesale only". This was around 1998.
Long time friend and fellow musician with the local VSOP Jazz band "Stu Jenkins" became the resident artist (designer) and we named the up coming restaurant "LOBSTER ALIVE and all that Jazz".
We felt our way; with many of the usual restaurant mistakes. But it seems now, we have scored quite well with international critics, restaurant guide books; and our many repeat customers.
Visit: via the Web
For reservations call (246) 435-0305
Located in St. Michael, Bridgetown
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Appetizers
$5 - 12.50 USD |
Conch Samosas
Lobster Spring Rolls
Lobster Bisque
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Entrees
$22 - 85 USD | BBQ Lobster from the Tank
Steak
Catch of the day
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Desserts
$4 - 10 USD |
Ice Cream
Cheesecake
Bread and Butter Pudding
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Visitor Rating: 10.00 from 2 users
Information Assumed Accurate On: May 7, 2008
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Dress Code
Casual Relaxed
Opening Hours
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Serving
Lunch and Dinner
Specializing In
Seafood
Prices For Two Start At
$25 (USD)
Seating For
50
Additional Features
» Open 7 days
» Beer, Wine or Cocktails
» Smoking is Permitted Throughout
» Live Entertainment
» Live Entertainment Available
» Childrens Menu
» Corporate Functions
» Dinner Show
» Disabled Access
» Full Cocktail List
» Vegetarian Options
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Major Credit Cards Accepted
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