Originally Posted by
chgoeditor
My great grandfather was a lobsterman, so we like lobster in my family. I used to have a stranding trade with my late aunt -- my lobster tail for her claws. I've never understood while tail meat is considered a delicacy and no one mentions that claws are far, far superior.
I suspect it's related mostly to texture or perceived portion size. I don't have a specific preference (sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't) but there is a textural and taste difference for me.