The 5 Best Lobster Delivery Services - Delish

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There are few things in this world better than a delicious lobster dinner. Bright red steamed lobsters, bowls of golden-yellow melted butter, and a table covered in newspaper. It's messy, it's filling, it's delicious.

Here's the problem though. Not all of us live in Maine and have access to the world's best lobster. We can't take a short drive down the road to pick up a few fresh lobsters that were likely caught that very morning to have for dinner that night. And a road trip or flight up to New England isn't always in the budget, though we wish it was.

Don't worry. We've solved your problem, and the solution is a little friendlier on your wallet. We have compiled a list of all the best lobster delivery services. You place an order, and with the magic of express shipping, live lobsters will land on your doorstep in the next 24 to 48 hours. All you have to do is cook them.

Keep in mind, some of these companies require you to order before a deadline to get them to you the next day. And they do arrive live, which is what makes them so fresh. So you will want to get them inside quickly so they can stay fresh until you want to eat them.

Need some ideas on how to cook the lobsters? Try these grilled lobster tails or go for this lobster salad with the leftovers (if there are any).

1 Lobsters Online

Get fresh Maine lobsters delivered right to your door the next day. Lobsters Online has options for shipments from one pound to four pounds, and full dinner spreads for two to six people. You can also get prepared foods like clam chowder and bacon wrapped scallops. I think tomorrow night's dinner is covered.

2 Maine Lobster Now

The name of the company kinda says it all. You want Maine lobster? Get it now. Your order will be shipped overnight and live. Or you can order tails, rolls, lobster mac and cheese, or full-on dinners.

3 Get Maine Lobster

If you find yourself hesitant to purchase lobsters from this retailer, just take a look at the thousands of reviews, almost all of which are five stars. People who love Maine lobster but can't make the trek up there turn to Get Maine Lobster, and we can see why.

4 The Lobster Guy

The benefit of ordering from the Lobster Guy is you can get different sizes of lobster in one order. You can also order pick sets and butter, so all you have to do is the steaming.

5 Lobster Anywhere

If for some reason you want to order yourself a lobster so big that you will likely need a new pot just to fit it, Lobster Anywhere has you covered. Order their six pounder or go with a slightly more manageable size of one to three pounds.

Felicia LaLomia Food & Culture Editor Felicia LaLomia is the Food & Culture Editor for Delish.

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