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6 local dishes to satisfy your longing for lobster

Lobster tacos at El Meson. (Photo by Mark Gilliland)
Lobster tacos at El Meson. (Photo by Mark Gilliland) Lobster tacos at El Meson. (Photo by Mark Gilliland)

Recently, a reader wrote to us asking for recommendations on where to enjoy a lobster dinner. Her 71st birthday was approaching and she wanted to celebrate with extravagance.

But lobster dinners don’t always have to be decadent to be delicious, and we’ve compiled the list of options below to prove it.

  • Broad Street Grille features a seafood buffet every Friday evening. While its featured foods rotate, lobster is often included. Call the restaurant at 423-424-3700 to learn more.
  • Among the newest additions to El Meson’s already bountiful menu are the lobster tacos, offering an upscale taste wrapped in familiar flavor.
  • Fuji of Hixson’s lobster tartare, served with scallions, avocado, chili oil and masago, is as refreshing as it is rich.
  • OK, so lobster doesn’t have to be decadent. But if you are in the mood for extravagance, Scottie’s on the River showcases three tasty options: lobster mac and cheese, made with cavatappi pasta, white American cheese, jalapeno, crushed red peppers and 7 ounces of steamed lobster meat; fried lobster tail, made with a 14-ounce Nova Scotia lobster, tempura fried; and twin Maine lobster tails, made with two steamed 7-ounce Maine lobster tails, served with drawn butter and lemon.