Gothamist: The Hungry Cabbie Eats The Outer Boroughs: Jordan's Lobster Dock

pastoralia

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:03:10 -0500

Ah well...that's too bad. I've been going there for years but the last time I went (back in the beginning of summer) the lobster roll was sort of flavorless and dry. I was hoping it was just an off day but, alas, it seems as if that is not the case. Maybe the best thing to do is grab 3 lobsters for $33 (that was the deal last summer at least) and go home and make your own lobster rolls. It's tasty and so simple (except for getting all the meat out of the knuckles). C'mon Jordan's get your act together. Just $16 for a roll. I'll happily pay it if you can get your quality back up. FYI: The clam chowder is pretty good. The lobster bisque is crap.

Gail

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:44:46 -0500

I think something has gone wrong at Jordan's lately. I have enjoyed shopping at their seafood market but a few weeks ago I went there and found it almost deserted -- with little or no fish for sale. When I asked for halibut, all the friendly salesperson could offer were prepackaged small steaks -- encased in plastic. The only squid availabale was frozen. None of what was on display was very appetizing -- a big change from past excursions -- so i beat a hasty retreat to 18th Avenue where I did much better. The experience made me rather sad. Does anyone know what's going on?

toby

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:16:35 -0500

i looooove jordans. http://tobyspinks.com/july2006.php#071706

bklynd

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:39:27 -0500

Yeah, we've started going to Jordan's lately, and it is indeed hit-and-miss. The $14 lobster roll (oft cited here as a good value) does indeed seem pretty lame with no dressing (or even a grilled bun, half the time). Word on Chowhound is that they just started doing the no-mayo thing this summer. I like the raw clams & oysters, the clam chowder, and the grilled swordfish & fries (again, for ~$13, where can you get that?). Having never experienced the place in its prime, I don't really care if it is no longer all that.

Rocknrope

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:28:45 -0500

First Brennan and Carrs, now Jordan's. I love that the cabbie is hitting my old neighborhood so often. I've never eaten at Jordan's, probably in fear of exactly what cabbie experienced. Glad to hear the steamers were good though, it's hard to get good, meaty ones in the city. I look forward to a Brooklyn Lundy's review sometime soon.