The Station House Restaurant

After receiving numerous recommendations from our followers Doris and I decided it was time to check out Station House in Lantana. For almost 30 years they’ve had a reputation for being The Place to go in South Florida for delicious Maine Lobsters of all sizes from Small all the way to Colossal. As you arrive, you pull around to the back of the building to the valet parking area which is the main entrance to the restaurant.

We then walked up the steps to the restaurant, where we noticed a very nice outdoor seating area for those who would like to eat “al fresco”. Once inside, we were pleasantly greeted by two ladies at the hostess desk. We checked in early and we let them know that we were going to go to the bar and have a cocktail before dinner. They advised that that was a good idea since there was a slight wait for a table.

We walked over to the ample inviting bar, sat down, and Justin our bartender greeted us and asked us if this was our first time at the Station House. We told him yes and he welcomed us and asked how we heard of the restaurant. We told him that we had heard from word of mouth of satisfied customers. Doris ordered a Moscow Mule and I the Station Old Fashioned, both drinks were spot on delicious, and perfect pours. He offered to serve us dinner at the bar. The bar is so comfortable and large that I really wanted to say yes but for our review purposes, we really needed to be at a table. We did however order the Clams Casino for an appetizer and I can say that they were undoubtedly the best Clams Casino that I’ve had in many, many years. The middle neck clams were topped and baked with the perfect blend of chopped peppers, onion, garlic, and bacon. Justin gave us several suggestions on what to order and recommended the wedge salad. He said that it was the best around. Shortly after we were done the hostess came to bring us to our table.

I had no idea how large this establishment was. The layout is a replica of the Old Lantana Train Station. In the center, the kitchen is housed in what would have been the ticket booth and offices. As we were guided to our table, we began to get an idea of the enormity of this restaurant. As soon as we were seated our server Chris greeted us and answered our questions pertaining to the menu. I opted for the Wedge Salad that Justin recommended. It was beautifully prepared, topped with loads of fresh Blue Cheese, Bacon, Red Onions, and Grape Tomatoes. It was truly incredibly fresh. Doris ordered the Lobster Bisque which was perfectly prepared and loaded with lobster.

For entrees, I ordered the Tails and Tips which consist of Three Split Lobster Tails and a large skewer of Grilled Filet Mignon Tips cooked to your desired temperature. Doris ordered the Mac & Cheese with Lobster – Cavatappi served with a creamy mix of Gruyere, Vermont Cheddar, and Pecorino Romano Cheeses that were loaded with an incredible amount of Juicy Maine Lobster. We also ordered a side of the most delicious Brussels Sprouts Roasted with Bacon Vinaigrette.

For our dessert we were undecided on what to order therefore, we asked Chris and he recommended the Blueberry Bread Pudding which was served with vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream and was an excellent choice. We ate the ice cream and as much bread pudding as we could but had to have the rest wrapped to take home with our other goodies. The portions are more than ample and the prices are fair. BTW we had our leftovers the next day and we will definitely make plans to return in the near future with a larger party.