Restaurant Review: In Monkstown, a Lobstar is born

The presence of this crustacean on a menu is enough to send most people into paroxysms of delight

Lobstar: really tasty food Pic: Maura Hickey

Lobstar

101 Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Co Dublin

01-5373323, lobstar.ie

Chef: Zsolt Zakar

I’ve never quite understood people’s fascination with lobster. It’s tasty enough, but given the choice between a pricey lobster dish and, say, a nice bowl of pasta, I’ll take the cheaper option every time.

I’m in the minority, though, as the presence of this crustacean on a menu is enough to send most people into paroxysms of delight. I’m taking one ...