Fresh East Coast Oysters

We source our Oysters from all over the east coast to provide a wide range of flavor profiles to our customers. Our collection includes...

Wellfleet – Wellfleet Harbor, Massachusetts: 3”-3.5" - Wellfleet’s are farm-raised in salt marshes fed by fresh, flowing springs – an ideal environment. They have long shells with deep cups. Their meat is plump and tender with a balanced taste of cream and sweetness and brine. Available year round.

Blue Point – Long Island Sound, Connecticut: 3”– 4” - Connecticut blue points are harvested from native beds in a wild environment off the shores of Long Island Sound. The clean, high salinity waters of this area produce fat, salt infused, delectable meats. Available year round.

Glacier Bay – New Brunswick, Canada: 2.5”-3 - Caraquets are farm raised in the cold waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in New Brunswick. These farm raised oysters have a deep cup, and their meat boasts a palate pleasing texture flavored with salt and butter. Available year round.

Damariscotta Oyster, Maine: 3”– 4” - This popular oyster is grown in the frigid waters of Damariscotta estuary region (where the ocean tides meet the rivers current). Pemaquid shores are farm raised and uniform, making them easy to shuck. Their taste is a crisp Coldwater richness of salt and sweet. Available Is year round.

What’s the Serving Size for Our Oysters?

All of our oyster collection is sold in 12 ct. per order, which is our recommended serving size per person. These sweet and briny oysters pair wonderfully with a glass of white wine or as part of a complete seafood feast with a main entrée or appetizers. Serve them before indulging in freshly cooked live Maine lobster, or add crab cakes or bacon-wrapped sea scallops to your order for a tapas-style meal.

Nutritional Benefits of Oysters

Seafood is widely regarded by medical experts and dieticians to be healthy and provide nutritional benefits not found in other meat sources. The nutritional benefits of oysters are well-documented.

Oysters are a low-calorie meat source with just 50 calories per 6 oysters while providing 6 grams of protein compared to just 1 gram of fat. Oysters provide an abundance of vitamin B12, which helps promote brain health, and helps to fight bone loss due to osteoporosis by providing vitamin D, copper, zinc, and manganese.

Schedule Overnight Deliveries and Earn FREE Shipping

We ship out orders Monday - Friday for next-day delivery on Tuesday - Saturday, as long as the order is placed by 8AM ET. You may also schedule your seafood delivery ahead of time by choosing your desired date at checkout. Not all towns have Saturday delivery, so if you are interested in Saturday delivery, please contact our Customer Service Team by email or phone with your zip code so we can check availability. All orders scheduled to be delivered on Saturday are subject to an additional delivery fee.

All frozen packages are sealed in a reusable box with dry ice, while our fresh packages are packed with gel packs. Packages containing both frozen and fresh products will be packed with gel packs. Dry ice is not harmful to your food as CO2 is found naturally in the air we breathe, however, it can be so cold that it can burn your skin if you touch it with your bare hands. Please wear gloves when handling dry ice.

Shipping exceptions include holidays, the eve of a holiday or inclement weather. Our Customer Service Team will inform you via phone call or email if there are any issues with shipping your order out as promptly as possible.

Once you receive your package, you should open your package and make sure all your items arrived safely. If you have any issues with your products you must notify our Customer Service Team with photos of any issues via email the day your package arrives. For further questions, you can refer to our shipping policy here.

Simple Instructions for Storing.

At Maine Lobster Now our oysters come fresh and are never frozen. It is recommended to leave oysters under refrigeration at all times until ready to eat. For the best flavor, we recommend eating your oysters within 48 hours of delivery.

How to Eat Oysters

No Matter your oyster selection, our oysters come fresh and ready eat inside the shell. Be sure to add an oyster shucker to your purchase if you don’t have one at home.
When ready to eat your oysters:

1.) Remove from container and scrub with a hard-bristle brush to remove any built-up dirt and debris.
Submerge clean oysters in very cold water.

2.) On a cutting board (or any solid surface), wrap oyster flat-side-up in a kitchen towel and hold with non-dominant hand.

3.) Find hinge near the pointed end of the oyster and slip your shucker into the fissure. Wiggle the shucker blade in then twist to pry shell up.

4.) Separate the oyster from its shell by running knife around the top shell. It should separate with the oyster intact.

5.) Run blade under oyster to loosen and free it from the muscle and bottom half of shell.

6.) Repeat and Enjoy!!

Please be Aware: Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.