You Bring the Butter. These Lobster Delivery Services Will Provide the Lobster.

LobsterAnywhere wins the top overall spot for fresh lobster delivery. When you place an order before the daily cutoff time, live lobsters are taken fresh off the boats of local lobstermen, hand-selected, graded for their hard-shell quality, and shipped the same day. Lobsters come in various sizes and weights—live whole lobsters can go up to six pounds, while lobster tails can go up to 20 ounces. The company also delivers lobster dinners, featuring surf and turf combinations for up to four people. If you’re a repeat customer, register for the Sand Dollar Rewards program to earn discounts on future purchases. 

• Live lobsters (1.25 pounds): $39.95 and up
• Lobster tails: $29.95 and up 
• Frozen lobster meat: $59 and up 
• Lobster rolls: $188.95 and up
• Lobster dinners: $139 and up

It’s not easy to find affordable Maine lobsters, but The Lobster Guy makes it happen. When you visit the site, live lobsters—caught by Captain Tim Handrigan himself and his team—are offered in sizes of up to six-plus pounds and quantities of up to 24. With plenty of options to choose from, it’s no wonder The Lobster Guy is the best place to order live lobster online. If cooking isn’t your thing, opt for dinner sets featuring lobsters, steaks, clambakes, and shellfish, available for up to six people. Every order includes a personalized message from Captain Tim and detailed instructions on how to cook lobsters. If your order is sold elsewhere for less, just call The Lobster Guy and the company will match the price for you. 

• Live lobsters (1.25 lbs.): $19.99 and up 
• Lobster tails: $79.99 and up 
• Frozen lobster meat: $69.99 and up 
• Lobster dinners: $154.99 and up

Since 2009, family-owned Luke’s Lobster has served seafood harvested with sustainable methods. And even after launching its online seafood market in 2020, the company is still committed to sustainability, tracing all of its seafood back to the harbor from which it came to ensure sustainable harvesting regulations were met. These harvesting methods include requiring lobster traps to have juvenile vents and throwing back female lobsters bearing eggs, among others. Additionally, Luke’s Lobster went through the arduous process of gaining a B Corp certification to prove it achieved social and environmental good—and not just profit.

• Live lobsters: $115 and up
• Lobster tails: $129 and up 
• Lobster meat: $129 and up 
• Lobster roll kits: $144 and up

This Chicago-based company offers gift ideas categorized by different occasions to make it easy for you to choose the perfect one. For live Maine lobsters, the Original Lobster Gram is an excellent option, allowing you to order lobsters up to two pounds each for up to six people. (It can also be shipped overnight by UPS.) If you want to surprise someone with a lobster feast, you can order ready-to-serve dishes like Lobster Thermidor and Lobster Mac ’n’ Cheese—all you have to do is thaw, remove the film, and heat them in the oven before enjoying. There is also a range of other foods, including paella, steaks, and desserts, so you have the choice to create a multicourse meal for your giftee. And if gift certificates are more your speed, you can order them in increments of up to $1,000. 

• Live lobster: starts at $80 for two one-pound lobsters
• Maine lobster tails: start at $75 for two 4-5 -ounce tails
• Live lobster dinners: start at $105
• Lobster meat dinners: start at $50

A simple search for “lobster” on Goldbelly brings you to a smorgasbord of dishes from notable restaurants and family-owned bakeries across the U.S. offering unique lobster creations. Think lobster pot pie from Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. in Topsham, Maine, lobster tail pastries from New York City’s iconic Ferrara Bakery, and lobster pot stickers from James Beard-winning Summer Shack in Boston. While many dishes are featured, you can filter your search by diet, region, dish style, and price. Once you’ve decided what to order, you’ll be informed which day your shipment is expected to arrive. Keep in mind that the dishes are meant for sharing, so ordering for just one person may not be ideal. 

Pricing will largely depend on what you order and which restaurant it’s from. Here’s an idea of price points for various lobster dishes:

• Live lobsters: $68 and up (2-pack from Legal Sea Foods Marketplace in Boston, Mass.)  
• Lobster tails: $89 and up (4-pack from Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. in Topsham, Maine)
• Lobster roll kits: $72.95 and up (2-pack from McLoons Lobster Shack, South Thomaston, Maine)
  

Get Maine Lobster’s subscription boxes, including—Captain’s Mystery Box, Mystery Box, and Lobster Tail Lovers’ Box—are great for groups who love eating lobster regularly. Whatever box you choose, you’ll get flash-frozen lobsters ready to thaw, cook, and enjoy. When you choose the Mystery Box, seasonal products like pre-seasoned salmon and chocolaty whoopie pies are added. The Captain’s Mystery Box includes a preselected assortment of lobster and various seasonal items, with extra goodies valued at $50 or more. Lobster home deliveries arrive monthly and if you want to take a break and change up the menu, you can modify or cancel your subscription anytime. 

• Live lobsters: $139.99 (for two live lobsters) 
• Monthly subscription boxes: $100 per month and up