Clearwater Beach Hotspot For Maine Lobster Rolls Has Closed

Author Geno

July 4th, 2021 11:57 PM

As a kid from Maine, this is a tough loss. Cousin’s Maine Lobster in Clearwater Beach was a great spot for a legit lobster roll. But beyond that, they even had Whoopie Pies and Maine Root soda. The restaurant announced on Facebook today they are closing. I had the chance to meet the owners when the place opened in 2019. Super nice family. I stopped in on a bike ride last month and the place seemed to be doing well. But this past year has been a brutally tough one for restaurants. I hope you got to visit… as you can tell from the pics from my first visit, I was a really big fan.

• A “Red Snapper!” Wow, I haven’t seen one of these in years. These are pretty unique to New England… the hot dogs are red. I didn’t have room to try one this visit. But next time.

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• Glad Clearwater is on the map. They do have an Orlando location too, but it’s not a full brick and mortar restaurant like ours in Clearwater Beach is.

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• They even had Maine microbrews like Sea Dog and Shipyard.

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• It’s all about the Lobster Tots. Trust me.

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• OK… for lobster rolls, you have 2 choices: Maine or Connecticut style. By description alone, I’d have gone with the hot buttered (Connecticut) but after trying both, this Maine kid liked the Maine style cold with a light amount of mayo better. Chances are you’re going with someone, I’d order one of each and split them.

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• I’m a traditionalist and like the original chocolate/vanilla Whoopie Pie. But they do have alternate flavors like Red Velvet and Peanut Butter.

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• Thank you to Ricardo and Heidi for inviting us to sample the menu! They’re going to do really well here.

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• This is SO tough to find. Maine Root sodas are awesome. Wait til you try that ginger brew. This is NOT your typical Ginger Ale. I’m not going to ruin it for you. You’ll experience the surprise in your first sip. Bang!

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• … and it IS legit Maine. Trust this Mainer. They are right across from the Hyatt Clearwater Beach. Speaking of the Hyatt, be sure to read the parking tips on the Cousins website. You know how beach parking rates can be. On their site they show you where to park free.

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• A young Whoopie Pie fan!

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• The moment has arrived… Whoopie Time!

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• Such a wonderful sight 1,000 miles away from Maine.

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• The photo may look messy. But trust me, it’s HEAVEN. Never would’ve thought of pairing lobster meat with tater tots. Brilliant.

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• Here we go!

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• Look at those chunks of lobster! This place GETS IT! You don’t want to overpower your lobster roll with sauces and seasonings. Let the fresh Maine lobster taste be the focus!

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• Even the cole slaw reminded me of how mom made it back home.

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• The Maine style! Pick a few pieces of lobster off the top and savor before you bite into the roll!

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• The most genius creation ever: LOBSTER TOTS! The cilantro lime topping with pico de gallo… excellent.

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• Hot buttered Connecticut style!

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• The only right way to do a lobster roll is a toasted hot dog bun. Otherwise it’s too bread’y.

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• Oh this looks good.

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• Take a bite into a lobster quesadilla!

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• Lobster quesadillas… cheese lovers rejoice.

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• I am NOT a clam chowder fan. But I still loved it. Creamy, salty awesomeness.

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• A legit Maine lobster bisque… in Clearwater. Bring it on!

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• The lobster bisque has little chunks of lobster throughout… this isn’t your supermarket style soup.

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