Live Maine Soft Shell Lobster (Local Customers only, please)

Live Maine Lobster Sizing

The world famous live Maine lobster is available in 3 different size categories, Chicks, Quarters, and Halves. Chicks weight at least a pound, typically about 1.1 pounds. Quarters weigh at least 1.25 pounds, typically 1.35 pounds or so, and Halves weigh at least a pound and a half; typically about 1.65 pounds.  We don't ship Jumbo lobsters. They may look impressive, but honestly, you won't enjoy the tenderness of the meat, so we keep it simple to keep you happy.

Live Maine Lobster Quantity

If you're serving sides, we recommend 2 Chicks, or 1 Quarter or 1 Half per person as a meal. The very hungry (or enthusiastic) can easily handle 2 Quarters, or maybe even 2 Halves as their meal. We highly recommend sticking to one size for your entire order. It simplifies your dinner prep, and prevents confusion (and anger?!) at the dinner table.

Live Maine Lobster Shipping

These live Maine softshell lobsters are not available for shipping via FedEx, due to their life expectancy out of water. Local pickup or home delivery (when/where available) only.

In the unusual event that a lobster dies in transit (ie-on the way home), it may still be cooked and eaten safely as long as it has been kept cold throughout transit. If you cook it, and it smells of ammonia, don't eat it. Otherwise, enjoy!

More Information

You can find more information on our About our Live Maine Lobster page, or in our Lobster FAQ. For recipes and cooking information, see our recipes section. Don't forget to order the necessary utensils!