The Most OVERRATED Lobster Roll In Portland, Maine!!! A Tourist Trap

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  • @chrisjones7375
    @chrisjones7375 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Stick with it…..your content is improving….you are likable and your absolute Bostoness is contagious….I am now a subscriber.

  • @NellieFly
    @NellieFly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No hahm, no foul .. except for the bill. Love it. Thanks for laughs 🤙

  • @yardbird0004
    @yardbird0004 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this guy! Keep it up brutha!!

  • @freedomliberty7611
    @freedomliberty7611 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Kitchen admin fee? I would not eat there just because of that.

  • @Bill-xt4yj
    @Bill-xt4yj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    enjoyed the view from 1:47 to 1:53 LOL

  • @jameyjeffords5631
    @jameyjeffords5631 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    native Mainer here. Portland isn’t the place to go anymore as it’s now just a suburb of Boston

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any recs??

    • @jameyjeffords5631
      @jameyjeffords5631 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@michaelimondithereal well you already know of Reds….i heard you mention it, but they are definitely one of the best. I also stop at Days Crabmeat & Lobster in Yarmouth. If looking for chowders …Cindy’s in Freeport had some of the best chowders when I was there last, but it’s been years and the old man passed away who made the chowder so I’m not sure anymore

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @jameyjeffords5631 ok thanks

    • @larryc5361
      @larryc5361 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Portland is a city in denial of itself. It has no real identity. It's image and folklore imposed on it from the outside. Portland isn't hip or cool. But it has the things that make a hip and cool city. It feels forced on the people who aren't concerned enough to care.
      Being a restaurant city means nothing. It's just food. No big deal. I like bacon sandwiches. That makes me happy. If overpriced plates of food makes someone else happy good for them.
      The people aren't cool or creative. They're not sociable or spontaneous. They're smug, boring and as confused as the city.

    • @lindanorris2455
      @lindanorris2455 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yup the massachuseetts even calls portland maine: suburb of boston, massachusetts! uh...MAINE is a separate state from massachusetts thank you democrats!

  • @hossandmarysforkintheroad
    @hossandmarysforkintheroad 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    New fan here. Good channel! Pro tip(and I hate when people say pro tip) FREE PARKING IN THAT LOT -> When you arrive, go to that floating restaurant Dimillos (you showed it in the background)sit at the bar and get a bowl of what I feel is the Best lobster stew around and then get your parking ticket validated!!! Go on as you wish! Free parking!!!

  • @mowikQ22
    @mowikQ22 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Totally agree with you on the Eventide roll!

  • @paulie2tanks
    @paulie2tanks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Mike. Have you ever had the lobster in Florida, especially in Key West? Doesn't hold a candle to fresh Main lobstah! Paulie

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I have
      Been all over there
      Seafood is certainly not my go to there
      Haha
      Thanks for watching
      The Real

  • @erinmussenden5262
    @erinmussenden5262 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Luke’s lobster is flash frozen meat. Why would you go there?

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It was delicious
      Mostly all seafood you’re eating has been frozen packed
      All of it

    • @cincinnatiharry2460
      @cincinnatiharry2460 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@michaelimondithereal I know multiple boats docked right around the area you are in here. Many, many, places get fresh off the boat.

  • @mrow7598
    @mrow7598 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know this will be a bit strange to say. If you want the cheapest best lobster roll... York Hospital's Cafeteria, unless the price has changed since I been there, $10 for a lobster roll. A sizeable amount of lobster on a hotdog bun.

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh I don’t want cheap
      I want one that isn’t overpriced and not worth it
      Or one that’s great but doesn’t give you enough

    • @NellieFly
      @NellieFly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rusty Lantern 🏮🏮 in SoPo had a kick ass lobster roll for $19

    • @brickbreaker9581
      @brickbreaker9581 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you talking about York PA hospital ??

    • @hossandmarysforkintheroad
      @hossandmarysforkintheroad 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mrow7598 I can confirm this as a former York resident, the York Hospital cafeteria especially, in the 90’s, one of the best and cheapest places around for lunch and dinner!

  • @richnygren9816
    @richnygren9816 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Some underrated spots in kittery ,ongunquit and york area

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any suggestions
      Willing to try
      And so far just Eventide that I didn’t like 👍
      That’s all from Portland
      So far

  • @tony-ce7qp
    @tony-ce7qp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Honesty is the best!

  • @NellieFly
    @NellieFly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I KNEW it was Eventide! When I saw that lame thing they call a lobstah roll from jump. Haha 😂

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    yeahh. best ! Michael~

  • @arleighburke9095
    @arleighburke9095 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know the definition of the word ‘infamous’?

  • @ecao86
    @ecao86 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I agree Eventide is completely overrated, but New England has the best seafood in the world? pfft... c'mon... New England just fries and cooks seafood in butter and garlic with Lemon... go to Japan... best seafood in the world hands down

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do look forward to it
      Japan that is
      And New England just relies on the seafood to do the talking that’s the key

    • @DeepEye1994
      @DeepEye1994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Italy and some other Mediterranean countries also doesn't mess around with fish and seafood.

  • @douglasmcloon7695
    @douglasmcloon7695 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Lobster roll is just enough mayo to hold it together, butter toasted hotdog roll. That’s it. And don’t get me started on Red’s….

  • @JonathanC-y5v
    @JonathanC-y5v 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Portland is a tourist trap. You’ll need to come up to the midcoast for lobster rolls.

  • @freedomliberty7611
    @freedomliberty7611 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    28 to park? Sickening

    • @NellieFly
      @NellieFly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Street park, much?

  • @boatdesigner12
    @boatdesigner12 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Why on earth would you waste your time going to these places. Popular doesn’t mean great. Mainers don’t go to those places. Overpriced, overrated.

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m doing what most tourists will do
      And that’s go to the high rep places
      People and myself want to know if they
      Live up to the hype

  • @smitty1952
    @smitty1952 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I loved Lukes, Tehya was our waitress, she was the best! Had the lobster roll, it was very well prepared, but my overall favorite is still Red's in Wiscasset if you don't mind standing in a long line.

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will be hitting reds soon
      Thanks for watching

  • @grimper35
    @grimper35 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bro. You’re a great food reviewer. But let me give you a tiny little tip:
    Famous: means you’re well known for some good reason
    Infamous: means you’re well know for some bad reason
    Montreal Canadiens hockey players are INFAMOUS for diving and faking for penalty calls.
    Or you could call them notorious for the same reason
    Montreal is FAMOUS for having great poutine
    keep your reviews coming! Thanks

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can’t argue with your take on the Habs
      I agree all day haha
      Thanks for watching

    • @grimper35
      @grimper35 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@michaelimondithereal lots of respect bro! continued good luck with your channel

  • @esousa486
    @esousa486 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Luke's is pretty GOOD ..... RED'S (in my opinion), is better , ... More REAL N.E. style Lobsta roll .... (But the line can be L O N G . . . . . .New Subscriber ....

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome aboard
      I’m def going to Red’s next summer

  • @rossturcotte3952
    @rossturcotte3952 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Stay in Boston. You're right! Maine has terrible lobstah! Even the freshest lobster is terrible. I've lived here all my life...by far, hands down. MC DONALDS has a fish fillet that is so much better.

  • @laryco
    @laryco 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The whole clams seems to be a Maine thing as I’ve had it in a few places….salt pork,perfect…but 2 clams….

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s pathetic
      Charging people up the kazoo too

  • @reaper2r
    @reaper2r 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “Chinese-themed bun”
    Alright buddy

  • @PGM128
    @PGM128 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    EvenTide started great..... the reviews from people "from away" got in their head and they started to believe the hype. Over rated these days, not what they were.

  • @jamesgranger8410
    @jamesgranger8410 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Food is great, but the portions are so small that you leave their hungry and you’re like Jesus what I spend all my money on that for

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Def the reason why
      Also I want to taste something great not good

  • @bbuerhaus
    @bbuerhaus 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Grew up in Maine ... not a huge fan of lobster rolls. Love Eventide though, sorry you had a bad experience. Been to a lot of tourist traps in Maine and I don't think Eventide is one of them. Personally, think Twelve has the best lobster roll in town. As someone that thinks lobster is overrated, Eventide and Twelve are at least making it different

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I look forward to trying what Maine has to offer outside of just lobster rolls
      But of course for the demand
      I have to go thru them
      Cheffing it up for a lobster roll
      Isn’t necessary
      I’ll give Twelve a shot for sure
      Thanks for the tip

  • @eew12
    @eew12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My Louisiana heart did have to giggle when you gave the multiple monologues about us covering our seafood with seasonings...just for you to order truffle oil on yours😆. I'm sorry, but that's fucking hilarious. I personally prefer crab and gulf shrimp over lobster and clams, and it isn't a particularly close race. I'm visiting New England for the first time later this year, so I hope the local joints can improve my opinion of your so-called heavyweights. Your video has me questioning if that will happen, but I guess we'll see!

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you never had seafood up here
      Then I completely understand why you’ll take shrimp and crab over mediocre clams and lobster
      Enjoy the best seafood in the world from Boston
      And you’re right about the truffle
      Only tried it cause a friend of mine
      But still you’re right
      Don’t get used to it tho

  • @dfralli1980
    @dfralli1980 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If it looks like the shits it's usually gonna be the shits😅

  • @zacharyhassan-murphy9462
    @zacharyhassan-murphy9462 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Maryland is absolutely not Cajun. What? Do you know what Cajun is/means? Also crabcakes Maryland decidedly takes, same with softshell crabs, which are both gimmicky and terrible in New England. The Chesapeake and Gulf is where most crabs and shrimp comes from, along with tons of varieties of oysters! I guess those don’t count as seafood to you, then 🤦‍♂️

  • @MrKevinCarioca
    @MrKevinCarioca 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First of all, Luke’s started in Saco, Maine. Second, food is better here, Third, you didn’t go to DiMillo’s?! What’s wrong with you?! You missed the bacon wrapped scallops sautéed in Maple Syrup. They also have a 2 oz pour.
    Truffle butter is crap. Ok with French Fries at Fire and Oak in Montvale, NJ.
    You finish off with some Beals ice cream or Gorgeous Gelato. Probably should try some Queequeg Spice Rum at Maine Craft Distillers…you can tour the distillery. Spot on in Event Tide…pretentious “out of state” crap.
    Still 3 out 3 DiMillo’s

  • @jamesgranger8410
    @jamesgranger8410 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Driving another hour north up the coast in Wiscasset and go to red eats and an hour wait is worth the lobster roll .Absolutely hands-down because it is packed full of meat and it’s like eating a boiled lobster in a roll.

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It has been on the top of my list
      But thanks for watching

    • @boatdesigner12
      @boatdesigner12 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tourist trap. Don’t be a sucker.

  • @jimdiminico8276
    @jimdiminico8276 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    J J Hook in Boston. Best lobster roll in New England

  • @dattmoney
    @dattmoney หลายเดือนก่อน

    All lobster rolls are overrated and tourist traps.

    • @michaelimondithereal
      @michaelimondithereal  หลายเดือนก่อน

      The end of the day
      You aren’t wrong
      It’s just convenience

  • @benjamintrundy7437
    @benjamintrundy7437 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sending hate from Maine

  • @deepakx7
    @deepakx7 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I fully agree on the chowder, too watery imho tho- all u need is chowder and salt n pepper, southerners can go BLANK themselves am i right

  • @freedomliberty7611
    @freedomliberty7611 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    $39 wth. Fagetaboutit

  • @deepakx7
    @deepakx7 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    get a north shore roast beef Mike!!!!!!!!!

    • @jimdiminico8276
      @jimdiminico8276 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kelly’s roast beef. One in Saugus and one on Revere Beach. Ask for rare

    • @jimdiminico8276
      @jimdiminico8276 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If that store is located in Beverly I agree. They serve great roast beef