Maine lobster meat is also harvested from the claws, body, and tail; while, in contrast, the rock lobster meat is only from the tail. When it comes to consistency, Maine lobster meat tends to be more delicate than the firmer rock lobster meat.

While warm water lobsters have their own unique qualities and are enjoyed by locals in various regions, Maine lobsters remain unrivaled in their size, meatiness, and flavor. Their cold-water environment gives them a distinctive taste and texture that has made them a beloved delicacy around the world.

In fact, when prepared in certain ways, it's really good. It is just not as good as Maine lobster. Spiny lobsters have very little meat and are smaller than Northern lobsters. Rock Lobsters also have a more muted flavor compared to the Atlantic Lobster and require more seasoning to get a good dish.

The lobster you're probably thinking of is the East Coast cold water lobster, often referred to as the American or Maine lobster. The West Coast lobster (or spiny lobster) has no claws, but a big, delicious tail. Unlike the Maine lobster, which defends itself with its claws, the West Coast lobster uses its tail.