Portsmouth, New Hampshire waterfront seen across the Piscataqua River New Hampshire · Portsmouth
Lobster boats and a buoy-covered shack on the Maine side of the river Maine · Kittery
Piscataqua River
The state line

Two states, one river. You pick the side.

Portsmouth sits on the New Hampshire bank of the Piscataqua, and Maine is the other bank. We buy live hardshell lobster on both sides. Tell us which state you want yours from, and we'll go get it and ship it overnight to your door.

Fishing boats at the Portsmouth pier at sunset

The New Hampshire Side

The shortest ocean coastline of any coastal state, and plenty of lobster along it. Want New Hampshire lobster? Say the word and we'll buy it on this side of the river. Fair price, no speeches.

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Aerial view of Memorial Bridge crossing the Piscataqua River

The River in the Middle

The Piscataqua is the state line. Stand in Portsmouth, look across the water, and you're looking at Maine. No lobster has ever asked which side it was on.

How it ships
Lobster boats and stacked traps in a Maine harbor

The Maine Side

The most famous lobster address there is, and close enough to wave at. If you really want Maine lobster, we'll go across the river and get it for you.

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Pick Your State

Live hardshell lobster, priced per lobster. Tell us which side of the river to buy on. If you really want Maine, we'll get it for you, for 5% more.

Live hardshell lobster on ice

New Hampshire Lobster

1 lb A lighter single serving
$24
1¼ lb The classic, one per person
$30
1½ lb A hearty serving with more meat
$36
2 lb For sharing, or a big appetite
$48
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Live hardshell lobster on ice +5% for “Maine”

Maine Lobster

1 lb A lighter single serving
$25.20
1¼ lb The classic, one per person
$31.50
1½ lb A hearty serving with more meat
$37.80
2 lb For sharing, or a big appetite
$50.40
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What the Extra 5% Gets You

A side-by-side, for the undecided

New HampshireMaine
The lobsterLive hardshellLive hardshell
Where we buy itNew HampshireMaine
How it shipsOvernight, Mon–WedOvernight, Mon–Wed
RecipesOn our recipe pageOn our recipe page
PriceRegularRegular, plus 5%
Bragging rightsModestConsiderable

You choose the state. We buy your lobster there.

From the Pound to Your Pot

Shipped Monday through Wednesday, so nothing waits out a weekend

1
Choose a size and a state. From a 1 lb single serving to a 2 lb lobster built for sharing. Then tell us which side of the river to buy it on.
2
We pack it live. Hardshell lobsters are full of meat and travel best, which is why they're the ones we ship.
3
Overnight to your door. Your box arrives the next day with the live lobster inside. Check out our recipe page to match the meal to the vibe.
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Fair Questions

Mostly about the 5%

Is the Maine lobster actually different?

Yes! We buy it in Maine, it costs 5% more, and you get to say “Maine” at dinner.

Then why would anyone pay the 5%?

Because they really want Maine lobster. If that's you, we'll go get it.

When will my order ship?

Monday through Wednesday, overnight. That way your lobster is never held over the weekend.

I've never cooked a live lobster.

Check out our recipe page.