# Spiny lobster in Seattle or Vancouver (BC)?

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**Created:** [April 12, 2017, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiny-lobster-in-seattle-or-vancouver-bc/784325 "2017-04-12T15:41:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiny-lobster-in-seattle-or-vancouver-bc/784325/1 "2017-04-12T15:41:52Z")

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I grew up with [spiny lobsters](http://www.ocregister.com/2015/10/03/california-recreational-spiny-lobster-season-to-open/), not the Maine kind with the claws. Spiny lobsters are _much_ better than Maine lobsters, with sweeter meat and no claws to crack. But try to find them! They seemed to be more plentiful when I was a kid in San Diego. The last time I had spiny lobsters was in December, in Puerto Rico. I do see ‘rock lobster’ tails at Pike Place Market, but I have yet to find a restaurant that serves this delectable crustacean.

So… Are there any restaurants in Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC that serve spiny lobsters?

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**Author:** ![gazpacho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/6f9a4e/32.png) [@gazpacho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gazpacho)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiny-lobster-in-seattle-or-vancouver-bc/784325/2 "2017-04-12T15:55:13Z")

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Spiny lobster in California is seasonal, basically October to March. When I go to seafood restaurants in San Diego it tends to not always be on the menu even in season.

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**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiny-lobster-in-seattle-or-vancouver-bc/784325/3 "2017-04-12T16:22:43Z")

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I’ve had both, and I like both, but I find Maine lobster, well prepared, to be far superior.

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**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiny-lobster-in-seattle-or-vancouver-bc/784325/4 "2017-04-12T16:35:51Z")

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> [@iiandyiiii](#):
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> I’ve had both, and I like both, but I find Maine lobster, well prepared, to be far superior.

That’s weird. Because spiny lobster is far superior. 😛

So… No NW Coast types know of any restaurants in the area that serve spiny lobster?