Update: The pricing on this page was last updated on 12/8/2020
This is the perfect size for people who love lobster but still want a full, hearty meal. Yielding just under a half-pound of meat, this lobster will still leave enough room to enjoy a good number of sides without worrying about leaving the guest(s) unfulfilled. If you know the preferences of some or each of your guests, then it may be feasible to order a mix of halves and 2-pound lobsters without creating too many headaches from organizing and serving the right lobster to the right guest. Order 2-pound live lobsters across the board for a large group and you’ll undoubtedly be throwing away a good amount of lobster meat.
2 lb Live Lobster Prices
| Company | Min. Order | Price/lobster* | Price/4 Lobsters** | Shipping | Go To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Fish Market | 2 | $47.78 | $191.61 | Free@$99+ | |
| Lobster Anywhere | 1 | $50.95 | $252.80 | $49.00 | |
| The Crab Place | 2 | $51.00 | $294.64 | $86.95 | |
| Maine Lobster Now | 1 | $44.90 | $216.46 | $16.50 | |
| Crazy Lobster Shellfish | 1 | $49.00 | $196.46 | FREE | |
| Lobster Gram | 2 | $65.00 | $327.00 | $61.00 | |
| Winter Harbor Lobster Co-op | 2 | $72.50 | $289.98 | FREE | |
| McLaughlin Seafood | 1 | $50.00 | $265.00 | $65.00 | |
| James Hook Lobster Company | 2 | $29.98 | $263.91 | $119.99 | |
| Sanders Lobster | 2 | $50.00 | $200.00 | FREE | |
| The Fresh Lobster Company | 2 | $41.50 | $246.86 | $80.86 | |
| Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound | 2 | $58.13 | $232.50 | FREE |
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* These prices do not include shipping except when noted otherwise.
** Price for 4 lobsters INCLUDES shipping based on a standardized location. Exact costs may vary.
*** Orders over $125 ship FREE, even on Saturdays.
More Tips for 2 Pound Live Lobsters
You can still find 2-pound live lobsters at a good price, but your choices are more limited than with quarters and halves. Likewise, you can still probably fit a 2-pound lobster in an 8-quart pot, but you’ll have to cook them one at a time. With a 16- or 20-quart pot, you can comfortably fit 2-3 lobsters at one time. This size lobster will take, on average, between 10-12 minutes in boiling water. Thus, it’s essential that you get an oversized pot if you’re cooking lobsters for a sizable dinner party.
It will take some combination of experience and intuition to consistently cook 2-pound lobsters well, but it can be done even without the touch of a gourmet seafood chef. Keep in mind, too, that unless the lobster company specifically lists 2, 2.25, and 2.5 lobster categories, you might end up getting a couple lobsters in your order that are a little bigger than 2 pounds.
A 2-pound lobster should yield about 6-7 oz of cooked lobster with the following nutritional information:
180-190 grams, 6-7 oz
170-180 calories
35-37 grams of protein
115-125 mg of cholesterol
2 grams of fat
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More Resources for Buying Lobster
- Order Maine Lobster Now
- How to Find Lobster for Sale Online
- Buy Live Maine Lobster Fresh from the Ocean
- How Much Does it Cost to Have Lobster Delivered to Your Door?
- Where to Find Fresh Lobster for Sale
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