The Lobster Shop is such a great spot for waterfront dining in Tacoma. It feels like an elevated dining experience without being stuffy, and the views are fantastic. Easy parking is always a huge plus, and there is plenty of seating both outside over the water and inside with beautiful views. We started with the calamari and French onion soup, and both were excellent. The appetizers were actually some of my favorite things we ordered! They had bay shrimp available as part of a salad, but my husband was really craving a shrimp cocktail. The chef was happy to accommodate the request, and my husband was so happy! The shrimp were incredibly fresh and delicious. We also tried the scallop special and the halibut, and both were very good. The bar is extensive, and they were happy to make us a few off-menu drinks, which we really appreciated. A wonderful experience with great food, beautiful waterfront views, excellent service, and a really nice atmosphere. Definitely a place we'll be back to! read more

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RIP to the Lobster Shop I use to know. I haven't been in four years due to the change in chefs/menu. However, for this month they brought back some of the favorites so I thought this was a perfect time to revisit. However, I was disappointed after the lobster quesadilla the other week and the lobster carbonara today. Both recipes had been changed/altered/were off. Even when I asked if anything was different with the carbonara, I was met with "no, same recipe" however, the photos attached in my review can show that's not entirely true. The older versions were rich with flavor and a thicker sauce while today's serving lacked flavor and had a sales price of $44. Disappointing is not the right word to use. I'll just stick to the memories of what use to be. read more

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I have lived in Tacoma almost all my life and for whatever reason, it took me this long to finally try the Lobster Shop. I will get right to it. The restaurant itself if beautiful and has wonderful views! Such a perfect spot for Summer Happy Hour. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The portions are just right and the flavors and quality are outstanding! I couldn't wait to leave just so we could come back again! I would also like to mention (I wish I could remember her name), our waitress was so knowledgeable and helpful! Obviously we wanted to try a little bit of everything and she definitely steered us in the right direction. I will be coming back over and over again! read more

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We came during a slower time, which worked out perfectly because we were able to get a great window seat with a beautiful view. The service was wonderful from start to finish. Our waiter was attentive, kept our water glasses full throughout the meal, and boxed up our leftovers for us without us even having to ask. My partner ordered the Cajun Seafood Pasta ($28), and it was absolutely delicious. It was rich, full of flavor, and seasoned really well. I ordered the Connecticut Lobster Roll ($42), which came with warm lobster on a buttery roll and a side of house-made potato chips. The lobster was tender, and the buttery flavor really made the sandwich stand out. We also took a slice of the peanut butter pie ($14) to go, and it was incredibly rich, creamy, and packed with peanut butter flavor. A perfect dessert if you're a peanut butter lover. The only thing I'd love to see is a few more non-alcoholic drink options, but it definitely didn't take away from an overall excellent experience. We'd happily come back and would recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Came for a large family dinner and immediately wowed by the view! Drinks were good, staff were friendly and attentive. Apps came out - fried calamari, lobster dip and crab cakes. Both I liked both the calamari and crab cakes more than the dip, but that's just a personal preference bc people in my party were going back for seconds and thirds of the dip! We were a very large (25+ party) so it took a little bit of time for the food to come out (but the apps held me over and it was fine). For my entree I got the 13 oz lobster tail and it was DEFINITELY huge!!! I've had lobster that was more tender, but the size of this was huge and I'm not a big asparagus girl, but the mashed potatoes were DIVINE!! Ended the night with the flourless chocolate cake and it was dense and rich and gooey- hands down the best flourless chocolate cake I've ever had. I'm not often in the Tacoma area but a lovely restaurant with a gorgeous view! read more

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We called ahead for reservations at The Lobster Shop and they gave us a table with a really nice waterfront view, which made for a great dining experience. The $40 lobster roll was good and packed with a lot of lobster meat, although the butter on the bread was a little overpowering and made it harder to taste the lobster itself. The shoestring fries were absolutely delicious though. The lobster bisque was tasty and comforting, but slightly too salty for our preference. They also had a nice selection of beers on tap and wine to choose from. One of the highlights of the meal was the ahi tuna nachos special -- they were absolutely scrumptious. Service was also very friendly, everyone was helpful. However the main hostess, (dark hair gal, little short with glasses) was not friendly to the staff or guests. You can see people interacting with her being uncomfortable afterwards. Overall, a great spot for the view, seafood, and atmosphere. read more

Lobster Shop - $13 lobster bisque - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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azing service- my server was extremely kind and personable. The food was perfect. We went for the twilight menu and got 2 appetizers, 2 mains, and a dessert for $80 + tip. The view was incredible. My Cajun pasta was rich and flavorful. The chocolate cake for dessert was rich and decadent. This spot exceeded my expectations and lives up to the hype. 10/10 would recommend and I will be back soon. read more

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A bit overrated, honestly. I've been here multiple times and the food is really a hit or miss. There's really no better way to explain it. A fun happy hour menu with plenty of variety but again, nothing to rave about. You're paying for the ocean view, and decently upscale type of vibe. Good service overall, I've never met a bad server here. (5 stars for service) Plenty of better options in the area, but a must try for the ambiance. Cheers to good eats Yelpers! Xx read more

Such a fantastic place on the Tacoma waterfront! The view, the service, food and drinks....all fantastic! If I lived closer I would be a frequent diner! Cameron was our waiter and he was awesome! Very friendly and professional. We started with the lobster dip and steamed clams, both were delicious and Cameron brought us more bread! Very attractive server! Our entrees were halibut & chips, Connecticut lobster roll, chowder, Caesar salad and the blackened rockfish. The only thing we didn't care for was the chowder, too thick for us. But Acheron didn't hesitate to replace it with a Caesar salad. This place is a must try if you're in the area! read more

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Beautiful restaurant with ample parking, romantic warm lighting, and a beautiful water/city view. The waitress was attentive and amazing and the front staff was very sweet and accommodating. But that's about all the compliments I have. We did not like a single dish at this restaurant, and the prices are far from reflecting the quality of the dishes. Appetizers: * Calamari: Presentation was lack luster. However, what shocked us the most was that this was probably the worst calamari we have ever had. It was breaded and crispy, however the actual calamari itself was so slimy and just unappetizing. * Crab Cakes: Not the worst thing but it wasn't very appetizing either and I couldn't eat my full crab cake. Entrees: * Lobster Risotto: this was the worst risotto I have ever had. Especially from a place called "Lobster Shop", I assumed lobster would be a good choice. Risotto is meant to be creamy, this was PILED with cheese. I've never had a risotto where when I pick it up with my fork, it comes with a cheese pull??? It was so overcooked and mushy, my husband tried it and was baffled that I could even eat as much as I did of it. The lobster on top had no flavor other than a weird burnt taste/smell. * Steak : The saddest diner-type presentation for a $75 steak, came with two sides of potatoes? One of which was a sweet potato that almost tasted undercooked as it wasn't soft. Very under seasoned steak, the first time my husband didn't finish a steak in his life. Only saving grace was that it was the right cook. I wanted dessert but we were too scared to even try it at this point. Racked up a bill and didn't enjoy a single dish. This will forever be a memorable experience, just not for good reasons. read more

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Definitely have had a couple of experiences since my last review for Lobster Shop, so it deserved an update and an extra star! Both experiences have happened post renovation and both have been for dinner. Views are impeccable here and there's not a bad table in the place! I went last night for dinner with my family and the menu has changed since the last time we dined in. The dinner we had last year was awesome, and so was last night's. We started with the Baked Lobster Dip for the table which is essentially a lobster & artichoke dip. So delicious, and highly recommend! There were 4 of us and it was plenty for us all to share. Next up we also ordered the Lobster Bisque - it's a tried and true favorite and I literally can't come here without ordering it. For my entree I ended up steering away from seafood and got the Filet Mignon with potato cakes and vegetables. The filet was cooked to perfectionnnn and satisfied my steak craving. The veggies were also good. The potato cakes were honestly super lackluster and had a weird flavor about them - I tried bites of my dad's garlic mashed potatoes and those were WAY better. Definitely suggest ordering those instead. To wrap it up, we ordered the famous Peanut Butter Pie and OH MYYYY. 100000/10, highly highly recommend. The waiter was telling us they just brought it back and that the entire staff fought to get it back on there, and KUDOS to them because it's phenomenal. Never take it off again!! Another great experience at Lobster Shop added to the list and I know we'll definitely be back in the future for a splurge of a dinner. read more

Stopped in for dinner after afternoon at Dash Point. First time visit - will definitely go back. Got there about 3:50pm and we headed to the bar and had a drink while we waited. Cassie, the bartender was gracious and ambidextrous to boot! Mixes a lovely margarita. I had a Bodi! Seated at 4:15pm on the patio (we lucked out they had an opening). It is a delightful patio. I forgot to take some photos which I normally do. Started out with oysters on 1/2 shell - wow. Gotta get 'em! The Lobster Dip with bread was next and it really peaked my appetite- I was ready for the main dishes! I had the Cajun Seafood Pasta - loved it and it had just enough spice to make the shrimp and lobster tasty and stand out. I also had the Brussels Sprouts - my new thing. These are exceptionally good. Too full for desert but there are a lot of options for later downtown Point Ruston. I just wish I had come for a visit sooner. We are going to be regulars! I'm glad I got to take home some leftovers :-) read more

This remains my go to happy hour spot. If you love oysters as much as I do, it will likely become yours as well. They offer fresh selections of oysters each day at happy hour prices from 3-6pm. The lobster roll is the most buttery and fulfilling shot of natural flavor I've ever gotten from a lobster roll. My son downed three of these!! Another fave is mine is the calamari. I love the beautiful plating and substantial size of the calamari. They are always perfectly crisp and fresh. Lastly, but equally tasty are the sweet and spicy shrimp. I love that they are breaded and saucy, not soggy! To top off the enjoyment your taste buds are going to delight in, you'll especially enjoy the friendly demeanor of the servers here. They offer tons of smiles, great conversation, humor and suggestions during your dining experience. read more

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Lobster Shop is a really nice, kinda fancy restaurant in the Tacoma area. Prices were kinda on the high end but we were looking forward to a nice dinner Post-Christmas day. We ordered clam chowder, fried calamari, filet mignon, prawn scampi and crème brûlée for dessert. The clam chowder was kinda disappointing. It was a shallow bowl and I didn't care for the taste and neither did my girls. The calamari was very tender and the filet mignon was cooked perfectly medium rare. The prawns were just alright. It was $41 and there were only 4 pieces of prawns. It was unusual cause it didn't come with pasta but came with potatoes. The service was great! Our waters were filled and the food came out together. read more

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We returned to the Lobster Shop after its renovation and new ownership and REALLY REALLY had a great time. This time around, I experienced it as a treat from a friend, and have no clue what we ended up spending but I can say that all meals were enjoyed. We had a little bit of every protein on the menu between all of the people at our table and there were no complaints. We saved room for dessert and were not disappointed. The flourless chocolate cake will live on in my memory for a long time. They were very accommodating of our family/stroller. read more

Came to Tacoma for a week long work trip. Decided to do dinner with friend/family. She let me know it was restaurant week so I ordered the special deal for the week. Very beautiful restaurant and atmosphere. We were greet warmly and was seat at a table so we could see the gorgeous views and bay. Our waiter was patient and gave us great recommendations. Now the food love a Caesar salad but definitely not seeing the sardine lol but the salad was tasty. I haven't had beef stroganoff in years but this one was soo yummy and rich with steak. The crème brûlée was sooo good that even though I was full had to finish it lol. The drink was good and yummy was to sweet and love tequila. read more

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For our 50th anniversary, we chose this restaurant. It was very busy when we arrived for our 6:30 reservation. We had to wait while several other groups were seated. We had a small table with a lovely view.It was very noisy in there. The waitress was friendly and took a picture for us. We ordered calamari for our appetizer. I didn't like the dip. The little loaf of bread was a bit tough and the balls of butter too firm to spread. I had the lobster bisque which was tasty. He had the wedge salad, his favorite . I had the seafood Louie. The salad dressing was not to my liking, so I ate the bits of seafood and left the rest. He had the cioppino which he enjoyed. The waitress brought two spoons and said there would be a surprise free dessert for our anniversary , but we waited and waited until finally the server said the kitchen was behind. Did we want to do take out or wait for it to be presented in the restaurant. We chose take it to go. It was a very small portion of crème brûlée in a plastic container. Including tip, this meal cost $180. read more

Service was really good. They were so cool and friendly. The food was amazing! It's such a cool spot on the waterfront. We went for Happy Hour and they have a great Happy Hour menu. We out did ourselves. Will definitely be back, especially for the oysters. read more

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Our server Leah was phenomenal, she was very detailed, thoughtful & kind. Please give her a raise, bravoa, because she definitely deserves one! Ambiance is a nice, classy, elegant, chill restaurant with a beautiful view of the bay. Australian lobster: 4 stars Meat was on the tougher side vs Main lobster but taste was sweeter & bigger meat pieces. Kumamoto oysters: 5 stars Small but sweet & delicious as always. King of the north oysters: 4 stars Tasty but not as sweet but slightly briney & seaweed taste. Shinsei oysters: 4 stars Very similar to Kumamoto oysters but slightly briney & mineral taste Shrimp ceviche: 2.5 stars Chips were very crunchy but ceviche was lacking shrimp & flavor. Mac & cheese: 2.5 stars Very basic, liquidy & plain tasting Overall a very wonderful place to celebrate a birthday experience. Service: 5 stars read more

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Wow the ambiance and atmosphere shocked me when I walked in, I honestly wasn't expecting such a beautiful interior and view. A girlfriend and I came for happy hour. The happy hour is only inside within the lounge and bar. The drinks were 10$ and were a hit. No complaints! The food was average, the service was nothing exceptional but they were nice. :) I definitely will come back! The happy hour is 100% an amazing deal. My only note is that despite us sitting inside, there were a LOT of flies and fruit flies that disrupted our time there. One fly hit my girlfriend's eye Not sure how they can mitigate this ? read more

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The food tonight was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!! Our family usually shares bites so we all tried everything. The service was very attentive, helpful & friendly. The ambience there is always nice being right on the water & we happened to be there at sunset. read more

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High expectations. My wife and I wanted to checkout local Happy Hours. We just came from Harbor Light so I was expecting Lobster Shop to out shine them. Boy was I wrong. For a high end resturant, I expected more. The service was great as should be in a high end resturant. The view is what you pay for. Over looking the sound is so.peaceful. Anyways, the food just seem like something I could get at another resturant. All their food was okay but not fabulous. Maybe I just had too high of an expectation. If you want decent food and same views, just go to Harbor Lights. One positive, they did have interesting drinks but to bougie for me. read more

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Have gone there for many years, waite staff is great, appetizers were great, but sadly their halibut was too dry and overcooked. Sole reason for the rating. read more

Our waitress was great. We had a lot of food all that was amazing. It is our anniversary I would highly recommend

Made the mistake of hitting up happy hour here. Small portions with large prices. Don't get me started on the scheme with the oysters at happy hour. That got expensive really quickly. Read the fine print. Great views. Ok service. But not any sort of good value at all. Next time I'll go to El Gaucho. It's not cheap, but $150 later at least I'm not still hungry. read more

First time here and man o man it was so gooood. The staff from the young man filling our water to our waitress Nadia were stellar.we came for lunch on a Tuesday (made reservations just in case) but not crowded. All the food we had was sooooo delicious.Can't wait to go back and sit outside. A bonus was the local goose who laid eggs and they were hatching!!! read more

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Okay, so it's been years since I've been here... and this is just based on my experience and my little taste buds. We got here a little after 5 and got seated right away. The place was not very busy the whole time we were here. I want to give a special shout out to our server, Rachel, she was fun and attentive. We ordered the 3 course special that runs till 530. Clam chowder was first. I'd give that 5 stars alone. It was tasty and you actually had pieces of clams in it that weren't teeny tiny. The main course... was meh ok. It was just barely warm... the butter glob on top of the salmon didn't even melt, so that got flicked to the side, the entree was fine but nothing out of this world where I'm going to want it again. The salmon was cooked well and I know it's fish but I was picking bones out constantly. The crème brûlée was okay, decent flavor and the sugar too was perfect but half of it was not quite set all the way and a bit runny. Overall it wasn't a terrible experience and from my last visit was an improvement. If I had just got clam chowder with Rachel as my server... definitely would've been a 5 star experience. read more

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My husband and I came in on a weekday to celebrate our anniversary. I noted this on the reservation and they congratulated us while taking us to our seat. The hostess also went above and beyond when I asked if she could take a picture of us. The location is gorgeous, the restaurant is right on the water with plenty of windows to view the bay, they also have outdoor seating when the weather allows. From my pictures, you can see what we ordered. Between the two lobsters, Maine was my favorite but both were delicious. That re-emulsified butter sauce was amazing! My husband tried it with everything. I won't knock a star since everything else was amazing, but we weren't fans of the strawberry shortcake. The description said fresh berries while it seemed like the strawberries were old or maybe from frozen. read more

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Went with my friend from out of town, sat at the bar for happy hour on a Thursday at 4pm. Bartender Jenny served us. We ordered michiladas as well as a fun martini. Drinks were excellent!! We got a few items to eat and they were all delicious! The beef skewers were excellent as well as the sweet and spicy shrimp and oysters. The lobster rolls were the star! Yum! The thin cut fries were delicious as well! Jenny was terrific and was very attentive. There was a rude customer sitting next to us and got loud, Jenny handled it very well. Cant wait to go back, great happy hour prices! read more

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Absolutely amazing experience! The lobster was so buttery and delicious! The fish just melts in your mouth. Emily was so attentive and gave us great service! Thank you so much for the amazing meal we will definitely be back! read more

Lobster Shop - Lobster roll and fish and chips. - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

If you have ever woke up and said "I want to eat this today (fill in the blank) and actually go? Well, yesterday I woke up craving a Lobster Roll! So I rounded up my man and child and made a reservation to Lobster Shop! Honey, this restaurant does not miss! I am a regular. From the apps to lunch to dinner for all things seafood this is your spot! Our waiter whom I have had several times was Jared and he is Incredible! So attentive, kind, and a cheeky sense of humor! The view is ridiculously beautiful! No matter the season the PNW will serve a view honey! Anyway, back to the food! We started off with some yummy appetizers. The crabs cakes are very meaty, seasoned lightly, and served with a nice sauce almost like tartar sauce with mixed greens. The plate comes with 3 cakes. Next, we had the spicy and sweet shrimp. I believe it was four nice sized shrimp and the sauce was a great balance of sweetness and heat. Now the main event the Lobster Rolls! We all ordered the Connecticut lobster which is a warm lobster roll. They come with the best shoestring fries. The roll was hot brioche bun with warm butter and stuffed full of juicy lobster. They do not hold back on portions! We also had the Cesar salad and it was so fresh I love the capers. So so good! We ended the day with the Flourless chocolate cake. Very very chocolatey and sweet! And comes with chocolate, Carmel, and vanilla ice cream. Come on!!! I was completely stuffed and had to finish the afternoon with a walk. It was a beautiful day and great start to the 2025 year! read more

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We had a board celebration so we had a set menu. We were able to get the room in the back that has a beautiful view of the water, but after sunset, you can't see much. We had: 1) Seafood platter (crab, shrimp, oysters, scallops on a bed of ice) - 3/5. It was fine, but also nothing special. Crab was kinda dry. 2) clam chowder - 3/5. Too salty. 3) Salmon special - 4/5. Tender and well-cooked. 4) Crème brûlée - 3/5. The sugar tip wasn't the glassy texture. But the custard was fine. My favorite was the bread and dip. Olive oil with garlic and parsley? The dip was so good! Good service, but I wouldn't necessarily go back for the food. read more

Lobster Shop - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This place is very nice. Picturesque view, delicious food. Great place to bring a date. One thing I must mention... this is an expensive restaurant. It's very easy and likely to spend $100+ per person. Well worth it. I love this place. read more

Good food and it was a nice experience eating outside. Appetizer, drinks and the dinner all had amazing flavor.

This is my first time here. The calamari and crabcakes were probably the best I've had. I ordered the rockfish, which was really good probably I would order something else next time. The cheesecake was a weird texture more of a sponge, not the creamy cheesecake that I am used to and I was not a fan nor were my coworkers, but the crème brûlée my coworker ordered was amazing. read more

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We sat on the deck in the sunshine. Such a beautiful spot!Our waiter was great; friendly and knowledgeable. Our shrimp appetizer was delicious, as was the lobster bisque. The flavor was amazing...so rich. The lobster was shaved in a mound in the middle with a dollop of something light and creamy next to it. It was such a relief to get a lovely French bread loaf. We are so sick of hard San Francisco sour dough bread at every restaurant we visit. The key lime cheesecake was good...a bit lemony and dense. We will definitely be back. read more

The location is so special a view of the water right from the table. The staff is friendly and took care of us including our kids like we were family. Love this place best place to celebrate life's journey. read more

Lobster Shop - Our table near the water - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Stopped for lunch while waiting on the next Vashon ferry. My previous review of Lobster Shop was over two years ago. I enjoyed our lunch this visit. You can't go wrong with lingcod fish and chips- they do have amazing shoestring fries! We also tried the Maine lobster roll, served cold, not to be confused with the Connecticut Lobster Roll which is served warm! Service was great- view and ambiance are always outstanding! read more

Lobster Shop - Fish & Chips and Maine Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The food was melt in your mouth good The service was amazing as well! Our server (Nadia L )was very attentive remembered every little detail for all of our plates and accommodated for diet restrictions She was amazing with my daughter as well and provided extra entertainment (small toy surprise, binoculars, and played i spy) hope she is our server everytime read more

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Took my girlfriend here for Valentines Day dinner. The service was on time for our reservation. The waitress, Diane was phenomenal. She was very accommodating. She had drinks in front of us in no time. Food options were great. Our wine glasses never were left empty as they came by and filled them for us.I asked her opinion, and I went with thier delicious skirt steak. My girlfriend got their specialty chicken and it was amazing. She had a box ready for her left overs before we could even ask for it. The scene was perfect as we got there right before sunset. It was just a great experience for us. Dessert was also great and we didnt feel rushed out of there on a busy night. I asked to speak to the manager after dinner and come to find out he was the gentleman that was filling our wine glasses throughout the night. Thats the type of manager an establishment needs and you just dont see that anymore. We will certainly be back. read more