10/28/2026
🦞 A MESSAGE FROM CHEF TED & Dan — THE STORY BEHIND OUR $20 LOBSTER ROLL
I have been working with John at Bean Maine Lobster for over 30 years. Over those decades, I have developed a strong relationship built on trust, experience, and a shared connection to Maine’s lobster industry.
John sells a substantial amount of lobster that does not meet the requirements for shipping live. That lobster goes to companies like Ready Seafood in Portland, Maine, which specializes in several aspects of the lobster business, including picking fresh lobster meat.
Because Ready Seafood can purchase this lobster at a reduced price, process it in a commercial lobster-picking facility, and save on shipping costs, they can produce picked lobster meat at a lower cost than I can at Lobster Haven.
Let me make one thing clear: I am not against frozen lobster meat. My concern is how long the meat has been frozen. I want to serve our customers lobster meat that is as fresh as possible, with the quality and flavor you expect when you come to Lobster Haven.
That is why I am working toward an agreement with Ready Seafood to supply us with freshly picked lobster meat. By combining my long-standing relationship with John at Bean Maine Lobster with Ready Seafood’s processing capabilities, I believe we can continue offering our $20 lobster roll while maintaining the quality our customers deserve.
This is about finding a smarter way to work with the Maine lobster industry, reducing unnecessary costs, and passing those savings along to you.
After more than 30 years in this business, I know that relationships matter. I also know that keeping good food affordable matters to our customers.
Thank you for supporting Lobster Haven and allowing Chef Ted to keep doing what he loves — serving you great lobster at a fair price! 🦞
— Chef Ted & Dan
Lobster Haven