lobster thermidor
noun
lobster ther·mi·dor
-ˈthər-mə-ˌdȯr 
: cooked lobster meat in a rich wine sauce stuffed into a lobster shell and browned
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Chef Brian Young, who honed his chops at Le Bernardin and The Quilted Giraffe, channels tradition and elegance with dishes like lobster thermidor, chicken cordon bleu, and a gorgeous sablefish cloaked in caviar beurre blanc.
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Bonnell’s special for the night includes lobster bisque, tomato-jalapeño soup or salad, plus a choice of entrees including a surf-and-turf combo with the restaurant’s popular bison tenderloin and lobster thermidor.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Al Biernat’s in Oak Lawn and North Dallas Menu: Specials such as Surf & Turf for Two for $199 with lobster thermidor and Wagyu tenderloin available on Feb. 14, along with Galentine’s Brunch for $45 Feb. 1-15 and other specials.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
There are upgrades for every course, including the return of tableside Caesar salad service for an additional $18, half a dozen oysters for $20 or lobster thermidor for $49.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2025
Upstairs, the menu is built out with traditional French mains like lobster thermidor and Dover sole à la Grenouille, an homage to the iconic and now-closed uptown French restaurant.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Free-flowing Champagne or lobster thermidor at 30,000 feet in the air isn't just for the rich and famous.
—Stella Shon, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2024
Choose from about a dozen cuts of beef, alongside lamb, veal, duck, fish, and lobster thermidor.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Bonnell’s special for the night includes lobster bisque, tomato-jalapeño soup or salad, plus a choice of entrees including a surf-and-turf combo with the restaurant’s popular bison tenderloin and lobster thermidor.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Al Biernat’s in Oak Lawn and North Dallas Menu: Specials such as Surf & Turf for Two for $199 with lobster thermidor and Wagyu tenderloin available on Feb. 14, along with Galentine’s Brunch for $45 Feb. 1-15 and other specials.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
There are upgrades for every course, including the return of tableside Caesar salad service for an additional $18, half a dozen oysters for $20 or lobster thermidor for $49.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2025
Upstairs, the menu is built out with traditional French mains like lobster thermidor and Dover sole à la Grenouille, an homage to the iconic and now-closed uptown French restaurant.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Free-flowing Champagne or lobster thermidor at 30,000 feet in the air isn't just for the rich and famous.
—Stella Shon, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2024
Choose from about a dozen cuts of beef, alongside lamb, veal, duck, fish, and lobster thermidor.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Lobster thermidor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lobster%20thermidor. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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