Lobster Anywhere Review: Lobster Stores

LobsterAnywhere has been delivering premium seafood across the US for over 30 years. You'll find everything from live Maine lobsters pulled straight from the boats to pre-cooked lobster meat and authentic New England fare (their chowder is the real deal) - all shipped directly to your door. They work directly with local fishermen and use sophisticated holding systems to ensure maximum freshness (unlike those sad supermarket lobsters that haven't seen the sea in weeks). As a wholesaler serving both high-end restaurants and home cooks, LobsterAnywhere is able to offer competitive prices while maintaining exceptional quality.

A charming, user-friendly website design

You'll find LobsterAnywhere's website delightfully nautical, with hand-drawn illustrations that give it a whimsical seafaring charm. Each product page overflows with helpful information about selection, storage, and preparation - perhaps even too much information, but you can tell these folks are truly passionate about their lobsters.

An impressive range of fresh and prepared seafood items

Whether you're looking to host an impressive dinner party or simply treat yourself to some premium seafood, LobsterAnywhere offers everything from live Maine lobsters (1.25 to 5-6 lbs, $46 to $179) to prepared specialties. Their Lazy Man Lobster Dinner ($188) pairs fresh lobster tails with tender filet mignons, while the Kennebunkport Surf & Turf ($249) elevates the experience with colossal shrimp cocktail and elegant table settings. Beyond lobster, you'll find fresh shrimp, sea scallops, chowders, and bisques - all beautifully presented and thoughtfully categorized for easy shopping.

LobsterAnywhere's gift options make special occasions even more special

Whether you're celebrating a milestone or just want to treat someone special, LobsterAnywhere offers both physical and digital gift cards that arrive in style. Physical cards are shipped free via first class mail (though you'll want to order early during holiday seasons), while e-certificates provide instant delivery - perfect for those last-minute gifting scenarios. You'll make quite the impression either way, as recipients get to experience the thrill twice: once when receiving the certificate, and again when their fresh Maine lobster arrives.

A rewards program that makes every purchase more rewarding

Shopping for lobster just got even more appealing with LobsterAnywhere's Sand Dollar rewards program. You'll earn 100 Sand Dollars for every dollar spent, plus a 15,000-point bonus just for registering (that's like getting $6 just for signing up). These points can be redeemed at checkout, with values ranging from $2 for 5,000 points to $10 for 25,000 points. Once you create an account, you'll enjoy perks like one-click ordering and a saved address book for easy gift-sending. Plus, you'll get access to their Lobster Tales newsletter, packed with original recipes and New England cooking tips. Managing your account, tracking orders, and viewing your Sand Dollars balance is straightforward through the user-friendly dashboard.

Shipping cost dependent on order total

Wondering about shipping costs and timeframes for your lobster order from LobsterAnywhere? You'll get free shipping on most dinner gift packages and a few select (non-live) lobster products (which can all be found in the "free shipping" collection), while all other orders use FedEx with rates based on your total order amount. For orders under $25, expect to pay $29 to $49 depending on speed, while larger orders over $300 are charged 14%-16% of the total (with a $19 Saturday surcharge). You can choose from several delivery speeds: 2-day shipping, next-day by 7 PM, priority overnight by 10:30 AM, or Saturday delivery by 1 PM for most areas.

Choose your delivery date in advance

Your lobsters will arrive alive and in style - packed in reusable insulated containers with chilled gel packs, seawater-soaked newspaper, and fresh seaweed to keep them moist and cold. Deliveries run Tuesday through Saturday, with tracking numbers provided via email. You can even schedule future delivery dates using their shipping calendar at checkout. Just note that weather conditions can impact delivery times, and they don't deliver on major holidays - though you can order the day before and store your lobster in the fridge until you're ready to cook.

A straightforward satisfaction guarantee with some important caveats

LobsterAnywhere has offered a satisfaction guarantee since 1999, promising that your seafood will arrive chilled and in good condition. However, you'll need to act fast if there's an issue - all claims must be made on the day of delivery. While they say they'll "do whatever it takes to make it right," they won't cover problems caused by incorrect addresses, weather delays, or improper storage.

Returns aren't an option, but that's just the nature of fresh seafood

Given that we're dealing with perishable seafood, returns aren't accepted (which makes perfect sense - would you want to eat a lobster that someone tried to return?). For orders over $500, you'll need an adult signature upon delivery. If you're sending lobster as a gift, make sure your recipient knows it's coming, since packages are typically left without requiring a signature to prevent spoilage from return trips to the delivery terminal.

No third-party reviews, but their own are trustworthy

So far, everything we've seen from LobsterAnywhere meets or exceeds our expectations. But what do their customers think? This is where we have to make some allowances. A link on their website directs us to Google Reviews to read "thousands" of 5-star ratings, but the page no longer appears (which seems like a fault of Google's, not LobsterAnywhere's). We also found nothing on the Trustpilot listing associated with LobsterAnywhere. Typically, the mechanism for amassing those thousands of independently-verified customer reviews that we look for would be an automated email sent to the customer directing them to a third-party review site - and it seems like LobsterAnywhere is simply directing this traffic back to their own website under the relevant product listings. All this to say that you'll find thousands of 5-star customer reviews, but they're on LobsterAnywhere's own website. Because of how well this lobster store performs in every other area, and because there are the occasional 1-3 star reviews among the 5 star reviews (indicating that they're not suppressing negative feedback), we're confident that these reviews can be treated as legitimate.

Great lobster, great service

LobsterAnywhere's customers say their lobsters arrive "alive and kicking", "exactly as promised", and weighing as much (or more) as was advertised. As far as lobster-related products, it seems you also can't go wrong with their lobster bisque, lobster ravioli, or lobster rolls. Should you run into any issues during or after placing your order, LobsterAnywhere's customer service team can be trusted to leap into action to make things right. Also, people praise how nicely their lobsters and other seafood items were packaged - LobsterAnywhere goes out of their way to make sure everything they send out would make you look good if it were to be sent as a gift, whether to your dad or an important client.

LobsterAnywhere earns its spot as our #2 pick for lobster delivery

Looking for premium Maine lobster with presentation that will wow your guests and giftees alike? LobsterAnywhere offers an impressive combination of quality and competitive pricing that makes them our second-place choice. With over 30 years of experience and direct partnerships with local fishermen, they deliver consistently fresh seafood (their sophisticated holding systems put those sad supermarket tanks to shame). While their prices start at $46 for a 1.25-pound live Maine lobster, you're getting restaurant-quality seafood with extraordinarily thoughtful packaging - perfect whether you're treating yourself or sending a gift. The Sand Dollar rewards program adds extra value, though we'd love to see more third-party reviews to back up their excellent reputation. For special occasions or when you want to impress, LobsterAnywhere's attention to detail and reliable delivery make them an excellent choice.

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