ShopLobster
ShopLobster is a family-owned, direct-to-consumer seafood company founded by a 5th-generation Maine lobsterman
ShopLobster is a family-owned, direct-to-consumer seafood company founded by a 5th-generation Maine lobsterman. The company bridges the gap between the Atlantic coast and home kitchens nationwide by providing wild-caught, sustainably harvested lobster with guaranteed overnight shipping.
ShopLobster ships fresh Maine seafood directly to households across the country. The product line runs from live lobsters and cold water tails to picked claw and knuckle meat, lobster roll kits, and seafood samplers. Everything is caught in Maine waters and packed for overnight delivery, so the seafood arrives within 24 hours of leaving the ocean.
Industry
Food & Beverage
Where we work
US
Who we serve
Gourmet Home Cook
A hobbyist chef who wants restaurant-caliber ingredients but lives far from a coastline or a specialty fish market.
- No high-end seafood market within a reasonable drive
- Uncertainty about whether perishables can survive overnight shipping safely
- Local specialty grocers charge steep markups on lobster that may have been sitting for days
Corporate Gift Buyer
An executive assistant or office manager responsible for sourcing premium gifts that stand out from the usual wine-and-cheese basket.
- Hard to find a gift that reads as genuinely premium without being generic
- Worry that a perishable delivery will sit on a doorstep and spoil before the recipient gets home
- Needs reliable customer service available if a shipment is delayed or damaged
At a glance
- Origin
- All seafood is sourced from Maine waters
- Delivery window
- Ships within 24 hours of catch
- Live product
- Live Maine lobsters shipped direct to consumer
- Product range
- Live lobsters, cold water tails, claw and knuckle meat, lobster roll kits, seafood samplers
- Sales model
- Direct-to-consumer, nationwide shipping
- Packaging
- Overnight-rated packaging to maintain freshness in transit
What makes us different
Experience the authentic taste of Maine with wild-caught, sustainably harvested lobster delivered fresh to your door. We combine 100+ years of fishing expertise with a commitment to community support and guaranteed overnight shipping, ensuring a premium, stress-free dining experience.
Credibility
- Ships live lobsters nationally, a logistically demanding category that requires strict cold-chain handling
- Offers the full range of lobster formats from live to picked meat, covering both experienced cooks and first-time buyers
- Lobster roll kits lower the barrier for home cooks who want an authentic Maine experience without sourcing multiple ingredients separately
Questions and answers
What does ShopLobster do?
ShopLobster ships fresh Maine seafood directly to consumers across the United States. Products include live lobsters, cold water tails, claw and knuckle meat, lobster roll kits, and seafood samplers, all sourced from Maine waters and delivered within 24 hours of catch.
Who is ShopLobster for?
Two main buyer types: home cooks who want access to fresh, high-quality seafood they cannot find locally, and corporate or personal gift buyers who need a premium perishable gift with reliable shipping.
What products does ShopLobster sell?
Live Maine Lobster, Cold Water Lobster Tails, Lobster Claws and Knuckles, Lobster Roll Kits, and Seafood Samplers.
How does ShopLobster handle freshness during shipping?
Seafood is packed and shipped overnight within 24 hours of being pulled from the ocean, using cold-chain packaging rated for that transit window.
Does ShopLobster ship nationwide?
Yes, ShopLobster ships direct to consumer across the country.
What makes ShopLobster different from buying lobster at a local grocery store?
The seafood ships within 24 hours of catch, which is faster from ocean to door than most grocery supply chains. Buyers also get live lobsters and specialty formats like lobster roll kits that most inland grocers do not carry.
Is ShopLobster suitable for gift orders?
Yes. The product line includes premium, perishable items that work as corporate or personal gifts. Buyers with concerns about doorstep delivery timing or shipping issues should contact customer service for options.