Belle Isle Seafood

Just so damn good, the only reason I need to be in Boston! #GoodEats #LobsterRoll #Seafood

This is my second visit to Belle Isle Seafood. This place is where I had my first lobster roll, and it remains the standard that I hold all other lobster rolls to, they've been around for over 35 years, so they know their stuff. No other place has yet bested Belle Isle in their simplicity and perfect execution of the lobster roll. The only way to describe my emotion upon arriving, as my friend would put it, is like a giddy kid arriving at an amusement park with a smile from ear to ear! I literally had a happy chuckle for the time we were there.

I'm here for 3 things: a lobster roll, chowder, and a pile of fried seafood goodness! I could literally eat here every day of my life and still not get enough of this food. Last year they moved locations, from a small shack beside a gas station to a much larger building just across the bridge in Winthrop, MA. While I loved the old place, it was cute, it has character...but it only sat 10 and had a slanted floor. This new place can easily seat 100+, they have a patio, a fantastic view of the harbour, airport, and downtown Boston in the distance. 

Lobster Buzzers

There's not much to say about the food. It's just simple, it showcases the seafood, it's just very very well done.

Clam Chowder Cup (3.99)

Fried Seafood Combo: Shrimp, Scallops, Haddock, Clams, Onion Rings, French Fries, and a side of Coleslaw ($18.99)

Just the slightest amount of mayo on a nice toasted bun (thick cut of white bread sliced in the middle), it's just fucking awesome!...and yes I got a second one the the drive home (since it's not smothered in butter or mayo it keeps fairly well). I opted for the regular lobster roll which is made from the tail, claws, and legs ($19.99). While the tail meat is the most popular, I prefer the regular lobster meat roll more, I think the claws and legs give it a bit more flavour....then again, I got both and I'd probably do the same again! 

Lobster Roll: Made with Only Tail Meat 1/2 lbs, and Onion Rings ($27.99)

Thank you @Bourdain for coming to this place, without your show I would be missing out on one of the greatest things I have ever had! 

That it for this year, see you again soon Boston!