Since 1995. Over 12,500 Served!

Thimble Islands Lobsterbakes caters, prepares and serves lobster, clam, and  oyster feasts at just about any location along the Greater New Haven, CT, Shoreline. Established in 1995, we've served over 7,500 lobster/steak dinners. Seeking a venue? We also offer dinner cruises of the picturesque Thimble Islands aboard local tour boats, and a huge deck overlooking Guilford Harbor as candidates. We're popular for wedding receptions, graduation, office parties, picnics, receptions, fund-raisers and corporate events and special events of all kinds. No fuss, no muss, just yummy in your tummy! Surprisingly affordable.

 

Special Occasions Deserve Special Meals!

To arrange an affordable feast for 8 or more, prepared and served at your home, business, club, island, marina, – or aboard a Thimble Islands tour boat – just call Lobster Mike! At the appointed hour the Lobstermobile will arrive and soon you’ll be feasting on Local Clams and Oysters, New England Clam Chowder, followed by a 1.25-lb. Steamed Native Lobster, Sweet Corn, Baked Potato and Salad.

But, I Really Don’t Like Lobster!”

While lobsters are our specialty, we also offer Ribyeye Steaks, Grilled Chicken Breast and Shrimp entrees. The steak and shrimp entrees are priced like lobster, the chicken is $5 less per plate. We request a 6-unit minimum for entrees other than lobster. We will grill on your grille at no additional cost. If rental of a larger grille is required, there is an additional charge.
 

“Did I Mention, There Are Only 8 of Us?”

Not a problem. For parties of 8-20, we typically prepare the food at our commissary and deliver it in high-tech thermal carriers at the appointed hour. The food will hold at serving temperature for an hour or more. For larger groups, we break out the Lobstermobile which has on board everything necessary for a complete feast for up to 200 guests!

“My Yard is Too Small For a Party!”

No biggie. We can hold your event on a large deck overlooking beautiful Guilford Harbor, or on a Thimble Islands tour boat for a 2-hour Daytime or Sunset Cruise. (Take a minute and visit the boats’ websites at: Sea Mist, www.thimbleislandcruise.com; or, the Volsunga IV at: www.thimbleislands.com.) In either location, we provide our customary dinner as described elsewhere. The price is the same, plus a modest service charge.

"Look Martha, it’s A Lobstermobile!"

With everything on board to mount a feast at which you, too, will feel like a guest! Plates, cups, cutlery, bibs, moist towelettes, we do it all. And, we take our garbage away when it’s over. We don’t need electricity, but a hose is handy. We arrive about an hour before service, present the food buffet-style, and pitch in to keep the tables neat. We use high-quality single-use tableware, but we can upgrade upon request.

Children? We Prefer them Grilled

Only kidding, folks, only kidding. But, we do offer a number of options for the little nippers. A Hamburg Dinner includes Chowder, Hamburger, Sweet Corn and Salad. A Hamburg Plate includes Hamburger, Sweet Corn and Salad. A Hot Dog Dinner includes Chowder, 2 Hummel’s Dogs, Sweet Corn and Salad. A Hot Dog Plate includes 2 Hummel’s Dogs, Corn and Salad.

We Do It All – On Time & With Panache!

We arrive about an hour before service with everything necessary for complete service (there are actually 81 items required to mount a proper Lobsterbake). Service takes about an hour and a half in relaxed fashion. We use highest-quality, singleserve dinnerware, tableware and cutlery. While we’re cleaning up our stuff, we’ll bus your tables and take the remains away with us. No fuss, no muss!
  

What Don’t We Do?

We do not provide beverage service, but will provide a bartender and advise as to ordering and vendors. We do not provide coffee and dessert service, except by arrangement. We do not provide “table service,” but we will bus the tables and keep the carnage to a minimum. We do not cling inflexibly to the above, so ask. We’re in this to have a good time, too!

Where Do I Sign?

Not so fast. First, you have to call Lobster Mike (203)-488-3711 and make sure someone else hasn’t reserved your date. Then there’s the matter of cost. As of 06/15/08, the 1.25-lb. Lobster, Ribeye and Shrimp Entrees are $50 per guest; the Grilled Chicken Breast entree is $40 per guest. That does not includes sales tax or a gratuity. Call ASAP, the weekends fill up quickly!


 
Lobster Mike (203)-488-3711
www.thimbleislandslobsterbakes.com