Venus (Platter) – $81.00 (market price) (not during king crab fishing season)
Whole Lobster and 3 king crab legs
The so-called legendary Venus platter is market priced, so beware of the legendary check at the end. The Venus platter comes with a 2 pound steamed lobster and a pound of king crab legs. Both the lobster and the king crab legs were fresh with a subtle sweetness. Equipment is given to you to slowly dissect the platter (bibs included), so every time you devour the sweet lobster and crab meat, you will be met with hard-earned satisfaction (unless you prefer everything prepared for you). The platter comes with a mixed butter sauce that closely resembles popcorn butter and tastes like kettle corn. I would prefer everything without the sauce to savor the freshness, but that is my preference. The platter was split between 4 people (small stomachs) and it was not enough for a typical meal. Prepare to order more or jump to another restaurant (that is what we did).
The Barking Crab
88 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 426-2722
