Live Gulf of Maine Lobsters
Live Gulf of Maine Lobsters
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Legal’s Gulf of Maine lobsters are harvested year-round from the Penobscot Bay by a fleet of local, independent lobstermen & women— delivered daily to waterfront wharf, where lobsters are individually custom-packed for overnight shipment directly to your door!
Whether for a special family gathering, gourmet dinner, holiday celebration or gift giving, our premium wild-caught Gulf of Maine lobsters are the perfect choice.
Please note live lobsters are available in packs of 2, 4, 6, and 12. Lobster Bibs and Crackers sold separately.
LIVE LOBSTER SHIPPING INFORMATION
Orders that include Live Lobster always ship overnight and if they include any other of our freshly frozen Legal Sea Food, you can expect two separate boxes to ensure safe transit. Live Lobsters are not able to be delivered Saturday through Monday.
Please read our Shipping Policy for more details and expected arrival date. Please email onlinesupport@legalseafoods.com if you would like to request a delivery date.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Lobster
Contains: Crustacean shellfish (lobster)
Preparation & Handling
Preparation & Handling
Preparation & Handling: Live Lobsters, Keep Refrigerated. Lobsters should be cooked the day they arrive. If lobsters arrive early, keep them in a cool area with frozen gel packs, storing at 37-40 degrees for up to 24 hours.
Steamed Live Lobster Cooking Directions:
- You will need a large deep pot large enough to fit the lobsters.
- Pour 2 inches of water into the pot along with a little salt (feel free to add some of the seaweed that came with the lobsters if desired).
- Bring water to a heavy boil.
- Put the lobsters in headfirst, taking care not to crowd the lobsters in the pot. Make sure there is at least six inches at the top of the pot after putting the lobsters into the pot (this allows enough room for the steam to rise through all the lobsters).
- Refer to the timetable below for steaming lobsters. We urge you however, not to rely on these timetables alone.
- When the steam starts filtering out of the pot, you are getting close. This is when you begin to smell the fine aroma of the lobster feast that you are about to enjoy.
STEAMING TIMETABLE:
- 1 1⁄4 Pounds – 12 mins.
- 1 1⁄2 Pounds – 14 mins.
- 2 Pounds - 16 mins.
Are they done?
Cooked lobsters will turn bright red at the end of either a boil or steam. The old trick we use at Legal, is the antenna test: If the antenna pulls off easily, the lobster is done. You can also check to see if it is done by cracking the lobster where the tail meets the body, and checking to see if the meat has turned white and opaque rather than translucent.
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Product: Live Gulf of Maine Lobsters
Average Customer Rating: 4.98 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Reviews: 126 customer reviews
Customer Satisfaction Level: Excellent - Highly Satisfied Customers
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Customer Opinion Summaries by Topic:
- Customer Topic: delivery
Customer Consensus: Many customers pointed out that the delivery was fast and safe, with no negative reviews mentioned. - Customer Topic: lobsters
Customer Consensus: A substantial number of customers appreciated the lobsters, describing them as alive, delicious, and of excellent quality. - Customer Topic: customer service
Customer Consensus: Customers raved about the fantastic customer service, praising it as superb, terrific, and wonderful. - Customer Topic: order
Customer Consensus: It was reported by customers that they will order again due to the ease of placing their order. - Customer Topic: gift
Customer Consensus: It was noted by customers that the gift was enjoyed by everyone, with many describing it as great and awesome.
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Notable Customer Quotes and Testimonials:
- Customer Quote: \"I am impressed with the ease of placing my order and the prompt delivery and I plan to order again!\"
- Michele C. (Verified Customer) - Customer Quote: \"Shipping was fast, lobsters were alive on arrival and they enjoyed them.\"
- Mona D. (Verified Customer) - Customer Quote: \"Superb Lobster Amazing Customer Serivce\"
- Jonathan C. (Verified Customer)
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Recent Customer Reviews (10 reviews shown):
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Review Title: Fresh and Tasty!
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Susannah S. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-10-01
Customer Feedback:
Packed and shipped very well to arrive fresh & alive from Maine to Southern California! Just in time for husband's 73rd birthday. He made baked stuffed lobster Al's way! Wonderful treat!
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Review Title: Absolutely Delicious
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Lynn A. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-09-01
Customer Feedback:
Our order of live lobsters was packaged and shipped with such professional care that they arrived in Texas on time and in such great condition as if they had been sent fresh from the sea that morning! As always, Legal Seafoods did not disappoint, we are and continue to be satisfied customers!
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Review Title: Ordering and presentation gave the WOW factor
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Amy C. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-09-08
Customer Feedback:
We were looking for a way to celebrate someone and they have a larger family. Legals edited my order when we needed to add to it and worked with us to get everthing to arrive on the same day. We gave such a personal, New England, gift and everyone in the family was able to join. This is the perfect gift and I was very impressed with Legal's service. Shout out to Leah for helping us out.
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Review Title: Great Lobsters! Great Service!
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Deborah F. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-09-29
Customer Feedback:
Really quick delivery to the Midwest, which is unusual for most shipments from other merchants. Lobsters were delicious, fresh and lively. We had a feast!
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Review Title: Fantastic lobster❣️
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Joyce B. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-08-31
Customer Feedback:
Now that I live in the midwest, I don’t get a chance to enjoy Maine lobster very often. The lobster was a gift for a 50th anniversary celebration- a very special treat. We enjoyed every bite - thank you!
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Review Title: Fantastic.
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Preeti V. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-09-09
Customer Feedback:
Amazing lobster and fantastic customer service! Leah was super helpful. The lobsters were delicious. Can’t wait to order again.
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Review Title: My son and family really
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Mary B. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-09-23
Customer Feedback:
My son and family really enjoyed the lobsters
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Review Title: I want more lobster! So good!
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Robert E. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-10-03
Customer Feedback:
Sweet and tender!
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Review Title: Delicious crowd pleaser! Guests Love
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Luke B. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-08-26
Customer Feedback:
Delicious crowd pleaser! Guests Love the live Lobster display 😍
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Review Title: Best delivery service around for live Lobsters
Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)
Reviewer Name: Michelle C. (Verified Purchase)
Review Date: 2025-07-29
Customer Feedback:
I’m from New England and currently reside in NC. My husband and I went to Massachusetts in July 2025 and our NC friends wanted us to find a delivery place that could ship lobsters. We have used this Company before and they are amazing.
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