Cocktail Hour

We source our lobsters directly from independently owned wharfs, some just a few miles from our headquarters here in Maine and others all along the North Atlantic coast. Each day the docks trace their landings to every lobsterman and woman who catches them, and we trace our lobsters to every dock where they landed.

What Comes in Your Cocktail Hour Live Lobster Dinner?

When you order the Cocktail Hour lobster dinner, you’ll get a satisfying 4-course meal for two that is equal parts indulgent and satisfying. Start your meal with a warm bowl of lobster bisque and cold cocktail shrimp. Then dive into the main course with 2 lb. live lobsters before capping the meal off with a tasty, sweet Maine-iac Chocolate Whoopie Pie. The full lobster meal kit includes cocktail sauce, lemon, butter warmers with a stick of butter, lobster shell crackers, lobster bibs, placemats, sea salt, and wet naps. It’s a complete meal to complete a perfect evening with your perfect partner.

The Cocktail Hour Dinner includes:

• Two Live 2 lb. Lobsters
• Two 16 oz. Lobster Bisques Full of Lobster Meat
• One 1 lb. Cocktail Shrimp
• One 11 oz. Cocktail Sauce
• Two Chocolate Whoopie Pies
• Two Butter Warmers With Ramekins
• One 4 oz. Stick Kate's Butter
• Two Metal Shell Crackers
• Two Lobster Bibs
• Two "How to Crack a Lobster" Placemats
• One Packet Maine Sea Salt
• Two Wet Naps
• One Lemon

Are Lobsters the Next Superfood?

Lobster meat offers a host of beneficial health qualities similar to other “superfoods.” Lobster is an excellent source of protein, offering 19 grams of protein per 3.5 oz. serving.

Lobster also contains a healthy dose of vitamins B3, B6, and B12 to support metabolism and cognitive function. It’s an excellent source of the antioxidant selenium which prevents cellular damage and is high in zinc to boost immunity. Like other seafood we sell, lobster also contains omega-3 fatty acids that help lower inflammation and can reduce the risk of heart disease.

We ship out orders Monday - Friday for next-day delivery on Tuesday - Saturday, as long as the order is placed by 2PM 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 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.

"Cold Shipping & Insulated Packaging Fee" will automatically be applied to your order at checkout. < $200 spent = $10 fee; > $200 spent = $15 fee.

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 Live Lobster

We’ll help keep your live lobster at the highest quality possible.

• Handle live lobsters with care. Live lobsters are best cooked the day they arrive. We cannot guarantee overnight survival after delivery.
• Refrigerate the entire box. If the box doesn’t fit, carefully remove lobster(s) and wrap them with the seaweed included in your shipment in damp paper.
• Do NOT store in an air-tight container. Do NOT put lobsters on ice or in freshwater. Any of these will kill your lobster(s).

Warning: Closing claws and tails can cause bodily harm. If lobsters arrive without bands, please exercise extreme caution when handling.

How to Cook Live Maine Lobster

If you’ve never purchased or cooked live lobster before and are unsure what to do, you’re in good hands. We’ll help you cook your lobster to perfection and easily crack into those shells.

• Learn how to cook live lobster at home like the pros. Read our lobster cooking instructions online, or use the pamphlet insert included with your order to boil, steam, bake, or grill your live lobster.
• Make sure to have the proper equipment on hand when cooking live lobster. Add lobster crackers, seafood shears, seafood picks, and butter warmers to your order.

Health Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. If you’re not sure how to prepare lobster, please review our cooking directions.