Crustaceans on the cheap

McDonald's lobster roll

Noshing & Sipping by Theresa Regli

The ads are everywhere: REAL LOBSTER. LESS THAN 4 CLAMS. Lobster at McDonald's? We had to try it. The good news is that the McDonald's lobster roll -- a simple mix of lobster meat, mayonnaise, and lettuce on a roll -- is actually quite tasty. That's probably because the main ingredient is the real thing: lobster meat from Maine. The bad news is that at $5.99, the lobster-roll value meal is the most expensive value meal on record, and "America's favorite fries" aren't a great pairing with the sandwich. Just get the roll and a beverage; the roll costs $3.99 and is available through the end of the summer at all New England McDonald's franchises.

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