Fresh Maine Damariscotta & Blue Point 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.

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

Maine Lobster Now offers next-day delivery for orders placed Monday through Friday by 8AM ET, with delivery available Tuesday through Saturday. Saturday deliveries may require an additional fee and are subject to availability. Orders are shipped with dry ice or gel packs to ensure freshness. Shipping may be affected by holidays or weather conditions. Customers are encouraged to inspect their package upon arrival and report any issues immediately with photos. For more details, refer to their shipping policy.

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.