Fins up on Wednesday nights in the summer for Lobster Night!
Ok, it's not a Jimmy Buffet restaurant, but the Fins Up! reference is to let you know that a good nautical meal can be consumed at Cornerstone.
Located in Aspinwall, right off of the main drag of Freeport Road, Cornerstone Restaurant is not a place I would have typically went to on my own. However, a neighbor sent an email alerting me to LOBSTER NIGHT and off we went!
Reservations are strongly recommended for the Wednesday Lobster Night. We were seated within a few minutes (because we had reservations) and sat at a table already equipped with lobster bibs and shell crackers. The excitement was mounting since the stage was set, but the table next to us, who were sat a few minutes after us, were approached and served first. It took about ten minutes until we could even order a drink.
The decor is so-so, no real theme prevails and with the high tin ceilings the acoustics are not great and holding a conversation with those seated across the table called for talking louder than I usually prefer in a restaurant.
When the lobster finally arrived (it took about 45 minutes) I was pleased. This was a nice sized well-cooked underwater beauty. Served with a side of yummy fries and cole slaw I was happily sated.
My review would be higher had the service been quicker (ten minutes to return with our checks) and the ambiance a little better. Will I come back? Possibly, but only for LOBSTER NIGHT!