National Lobster Day 2019: Where To Celebrate Around Miami

MIAMI, FL — Lobster lore has it that the crustaceans were so plentiful at one time that they were fed to prison inmates. Today, lobster is one of America's most prized seafood delicacies. Wednesday is National Lobster Day and time to celebrate everything lobster.

We found a number of restaurants around Miami that will be offering lobster-inspired specials in honor of National Lobster Day 2019.

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BLT Prime
The acclaimed modern American steakhouse BLT Prime has a gorgeous setting, boasting spectacular views of the legendary Blue Monster golf course. The menu offers the finest cuts of USDA Prime Certified Angus beef available, in addition to fresh seasonal creations perfect for National Lobster Day like the Lobster Salad “Cobb” Style ($29) with bibb, radicchio, watercress and frisee with avocado, cheddar, crispy pancetta and buttermilk ranch dressing; or the Lobster Cocktail ($26) with cocktail sauce. BLT Prime is open daily for lunch from 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.; and dinner from 5 p.m. –10:30 p.m. BLT Prime is located at Trump National Doral Miami, 4400 NW 87th Avenue. Telephone: (305) 591-6606.

BOURBON STEAK & Strip Steak By Michael Mina
Acclaimed chef Michael Mina’s Maine Lobster Pot Pie is a signature favorite that fulfills all lobster cravings while impressing guests with its elegance and luxury. Priced at $95, the lavish pie is created with a two-pound live Maine lobster and a gluten-free brandied lobster cream base made with fresh mirepoix, tomato, garlic, white wine, Sambuca and brandy. Great for sharing, the comfort dish is finished with black truffle and fine herbs before sealing everything with a fresh house-made pie crust. The popular lobster item, which has remained on menus in some of Mina’s restaurants for more than 20 years, is available at BOURBON STEAK at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa located at 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, as well as StripSteak at Fontainebleau Miami Beach located at 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. Hours of operation and reservations at www.jw.turnberry.com.

Gianni’s at The Villa Casa Casuarina
The acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant Gianni’s at The Villa Casa Casuarina also known as the former Versace Mansion, offers a menu filled with dishes that are as opulent and lavish as the historic property. Iconic favorites include a beautiful Lobster Catalana starring poached Maine lobster, cherry tomatoes, red onion and potato. Priced at $36, the classic dish is the perfect appetizer or side dish to compliment any entrée. Gianni’s is open from lunch from 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and dinner from 6 –11 p.m. The Villa is located at 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. For reservations, call 786-485-2200 or visit the website.

Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden
The chic Coconut Grove eatery features the tasty crustacean on lunch and dinner menus. The Lobster Roll ($25) with celery and mayonnaise atop a brioche bun is a highlight for midday diners. For dinner, the Lobster Pappardelle ($29) is a must with house made pasta, garlic, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil. Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden is located at 3300 SW 27 th Avenue at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. Breakfast is offered daily from 7 p.m. – 11 a.m. Lunch is offered daily from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dinner is offered Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Telephone: (305) 400-0562.

Jaya at The Setai, Miami Beach
Jaya, the Setai’s signature modern Asian restaurant helmed by executive chef Vijay Veena, serves up bold, unique flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, India, China and Japan. Among their most popular dishes is the Spicy Lobster ($44) with Thai Green Curry, eggplant, bell peppers, fingerling potatoes and Thai Basil. The specialty dish is packed with delicious Indian flavors and pairs perfectly with a crisp glass of California Chardonnay. Jaya is located at The Setai at 2001 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. Dinner is served seven days a week from 6 p.m.–7 p.m. For reservations call (855) 923-7899 or visit the website.

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
The world-renowned restaurant by Joël Robuchon recently opened its highly-anticipated South Florida location in Miami’s Design District. Among the menu standouts is an artful lobster dish served in a small or large portion, Le Homard ($39/$44), with poached Maine lobster, anise hyssop broth, summer vegetables and purple artichoke. The dish is offered on the restaurant’s a la carte menu as well as the various tasting menus. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon is located at 151 NE 41 st Street, Suite 235 in the Miami Design District’s Paradise Plaza. Telephone: 305-402-9070.

Lightkeepers
The casually elegant restaurant and bar at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami is located just off the island’s gorgeous waters, Lightkeepers features a contemporary, coastal-inspired dining room, a cool, casual indoor/outdoor bar and a beverage program featuring unique, hand-crafted cocktails. Celebrate National Lobster Day with Lobster Mac + Cheese ($18) made with Winter Park Dairy Cheddar while taking in breathtaking views of the Atlantic and hotel pool-scape. Lightkeepers is located at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami at 455 Grand Bay Drive. Breakfast is served daily from 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday – Thursday from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bar open until Midnight; Fridays and Saturday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Bar open until 1 a.m. Saturday a la carte brunch 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday brunch served 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Telephone: (305) 365-4156.

Lure (Miami Beach)
Lure Fishbar, the Miami Beach outpost of the critically-acclaimed New York City restaurant located at the iconic Loews Miami Beach Hotel offers a treasure trove of fresh, creative dishes along with a bustling bar scene. Lure has become a staple for seafoodies as well as a haven for Miami locals. The menu includes an array of Lobster-centric specials perfect for celebrating! On September 25, the restaurant will be offering a Dungeness Crab Stuffed Lobster & Wine Pairing ($60) – 1.5 pound Whole Lobster, stuffed with Dungeness crab, garlic, chili butter and grilled lemon. Paired with a glass of Francois Carillon 2015 Bourgogne (France). Signature lobster favorites also on offer include the Lobster Tempura Roll ($21) with Shishito peppers, avocado, cilantro; Four Cheese Lobster Mac ($17); and a Whole Maine Lobster ($MP) served with crispy fingerling potatoes, drawn butter. Be sure not to miss another fan favorite, the Classic Lobster Roll ($32) served on a brioche roll with vegetable slaw, salt & vinegar chips. Lure Fishbar is located in the historic St. Moritz Hotel building at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel at 1601 Collins Avenue. Happy Hour is seven days a week from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly at 6 p.m. Valet parking is available as well as municipal parking. Telephone: (305) 695-4550;

Rusty Pelican
Rusty Pelican, one of Miami’s most iconic restaurants boasting stunning skyline views of the city overlooking Biscayne Bay, is the perfect destination to indulge on National Lobster Day. A guest-favorite, the Lobster Risotto ($41) features fresh Maine lobster, Arborio rice risotto, snow peas, carrots and brandy. A decadent dish, perfectly-paired glass of wine, and gorgeous sunset backdrop; what better place to celebrate than at Rusty Pelican? Rusty Pelican is located at 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne. Lunch and Dinner are served daily; and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. – 11 a.m. (bar closes at midnight); Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – midnight (bar closes at 1 a.m.). Telephone: (305) 361-3818.

Toro Toro
Celebrate National Lobster Day and indulge in a casual, flavor-packed lobster dish at Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin Steakhouse, Toro Toro. Located inside the InterContinental in Downtown Miami, the Lobster Mini Tacos ($16) with rocoto aioli and jicama is one of Toro Toro’s most noteworthy bar bites. For those looking for a more indulgent lobster dish, Toro Toro offers a not-to-be-missed Lobster Mac & Cheese ($16) with smoked cheddar, Gruyere and lobster meat. Toro Toro is located at 100 Chopin Plaza inside the InterContinental hotel. Telephone: 305-372-4710.

Luke’s Lobster
In celebration of National Lobster Day and the restaurant's 10th anniversary, Luke’s Lobster is teaming up with renowned chefs from across the country to put a new twist on the classic Maine-style lobster roll. In Miami, Luke’s is partnering with Chefs Danny Figueredo and Rosa Romero, who crafted an Enchilado de Langosta: Lobster with a Warm Tomato Chili Sauce in a Cuban Bread Bowl. The roll will be available at Luke’s Miami shacks for $22 starting on National Lobster Day, Sept. 25, through Oct. 31. Luke's will donate $1 from each purchased specialty roll to National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment, a community-based nonprofit established to prevent bullying, violence and suicide among youth families and communities through direct service, mentoring and prevention education. Available at Luke’s Lobster Aventura, 19565 Biscayne Boulevard, FH-7, Aventura, FL 33180, 305-400-4816; and Luke’s Lobster Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave, #353, Miami, FL 33131, 786-837-7683. More information is available on the website.