Special lobster special at Harbor Mist, Cold Spring Harbor
At Harbor Mist in Cold Spring Harbor, a lobster special features a steamed 2-pound lobster. (July 26, 2012) Credit: Newsday/Erica Marcus
When it comes to lobster specials, I go for size over sides. A 1¼-pound lobster does nothing for me, and its appeal isn’t enhanced all that much by a Caesar salad, a cup of chowder, an ear of corn, a baked potato. So I was kindly disposed toward Harbor Mist, the Cold Spring Harbor restaurant that offers a 2-pound lobster dinner special Sunday through Thursday nights for $29.95.
My lobster wasn’t entirely unaccompanied; it came with some julienned zucchini and carrots that seemed to be concealing a steamed potato. I can’t say for sure because I barely looked at the vegetables, so fixed was my attention on the steamed bruiser I was served. Not only was he big, but also sweet of meat and hard of shell. (It was a he; his lack of roe was his only failing.)
Just as pleasing as the lobster was the scene at Harbor Mist. The airy dining room has a stunning view of Cold Spring Harbor, and as we ate, the sun set over the bobbing boats. Initially we were seated a few yards from the huge windows, but shortly afterward, a window-side table was vacated and the maitre d' suggested we move. Throughout the meal, he and all the servers were unfailingly accommodating.
Speaking of 2-pounders, Nicholas James Bistro (2057 Merrick Rd., Merrick, 516-546-4805) serves them on Thursday evenings, along with a salad and sides, for 36.95. Click here for more 2-pound specials.
