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Robinhood Cove Oysters from Georgetown Island, ME
Robinhood Cove Oysters from Georgetown Island, ME
Robinhood Cove Oysters from Georgetown Island, ME
Robinhood Cove Oysters from Georgetown Island, ME

Robinhood Cove Oysters from Georgetown Island, ME

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Farmer: Georgetown Island Oyster Co-Op

Size: ~

As one co-op farmer describes them, their oysters taste like "salty sweet heaven". The Sheepscot River feeds the farm's quiet cove with nutrient-rich water on every incoming tide, providing a buttery, sweet, pork fatty flavor that would pair nicely with a crisp pilsner. HEARTY meats fill super strong shells that are a dream to shuck.

About Robinhood Cove Oysters

Harvest location: Georgetown Island, ME

How they’re grown: Robinhood Coves are raised in floating Oystergro cages and various oyster bags in a peaceful cove off Georgetown Island in the pristine Sheepscot River, an area with rich tidal mud flats, salt marshes, meadows, and forest. Heaven? Perhaps. Floating bags and cages rock and tumble the oysters as they develop, creating super deep cups and strong shells. Grow-out takes at least 18 months.

Why they’re unique: These are grown by the Georgetown Island Oyster Co-Op; the first co-op dedicated to oyster farming in Maine. This co-op is mostly composed of former commercial clammers and lobstermen who made the switch to aquaculture as a way to protect their livelihoods against the very real threats of climate change, while still continuing the heritage of working off the water in Maine.

Story: Historic Georgetown is a close community centered around their marine economy. For over three hundred years the island’s backbone was boat building, fin fishing, digging for clams, oysters and worms, mussel picking, ground fishing, urchin harvesting, shrimping and lobstering. The challenges of a changing coastal economy and the changes occurring in the Gulf of Maine inspired the formation of the Georgetown Island Oyster Cooperative in 2017. They met those challenges by diversifying while preserving their traditional livelihood. Composed of seven independent farmers, they share space, equipment, ideas, and labor. Regardless of which one of them grew the Robinhood Cove oysters you enjoy, they take great pride in the quality and consistency of their oysters!

⚠ Prop 65 Warning

Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Oyster FAQ

How long do my oysters keep?

Your oysters keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days!  You can order a day or two early to make sure you have them in time for your gathering.  They are totally fine hangin’ out in the cool air.  

How do I store these bad boys?

When you receive your package, pull them out of the box (these guys need a little fresh air!). Grab a mixing bowl and throw the mesh bag in the bowl so that the oysters don’t leak all over your refrigerator. Grab a damp cloth and throw the cloth over the bowl.  You are good to go for the next 5-7 days. Doesn’t hurt to dampen the cloth each day to keep them moist and chilled.

Should I keep them on ice?

Only put the oysters on ice before service.  The oysters will actually die in the melted fresh water so do not store the oysters on ice.  They will not like this.

How are they shipped?

We ship using FedEx Overnight service. You will receive tracking info after the label has been printed the day before your oysters are set to arrive.  We do not require a signature – Fedex will leave your package at your doorstep.

Is your packaging recyclable?

Short answer: YES!

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Overall rating: 4.6842103 / 5 from 38 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Robinhood Cove Oysters from Georgetown Island, ME, grown by the first oyster co-op in Maine, offer a buttery, sweet, pork fatty flavor. These oysters, raised in floating cages and bags, have strong shells and are a delight to shuck. Enjoy them with a crisp pilsner for a perfect pairing.

Summary topics

  • Oyster Quality: 48%
  • Flavor Profile: 45%

Review topics: ["size","flavor","texture","order","oysters","shells","brine","cups","liquor","meat"].

Review highlights

  • "Great oysters, clean, and flavor is delicious, brine is not overly salty, very meaty." — Mark D.
  • "an impressively flavored northeast oyster, balanced, briny with a buttery mid-palate, super easy shuck." — Benjamin B.
  • "Great size and very nice salinity as plump and nice finish." — Kevin D.

Reviews

Great as always!!

"Great oysters, clean, and flavor is delicious, brine is not overly salty, very meaty. I will buy again."

— Mark D. (5/5)

Oysters were tasty but

"Unfortunately 10 were bad in the bag. When shucking the oysters they were dry inside with wilted oysters."

— Matthew S. (2/5)

OUR NEW FAVORITE

"beautiful meat, amazing taste, easy to shuck, made some with mignionette, cilantro lime jala, and rockofeller. We will get these again!"

— Jeffrey L. (5/5)

Robinhood oysters

"LOVED THEM it was a great hit even the first timers loved then I have about 25 left to snack on for a few meals maybe one or two 🤣😁👍🤙they were as good as I remember you guys Rock...and I'll be looking forward to a order down the road"

— Keith K. (5/5)

Excellent Robinhood Cove Oysters

"These were some of the best oysters I have ever had. Delicious and easy to shuck. And even easier when I used my Yankee Shucker Oyster Clamp. I will be keeping my eyes open for the next time they are available."

— Howard H. (5/5)

Great taste but not very meaty

"The Robinhood Coves are easy to open, very tasty, but not very plump compared to others we've had. Four out of Five stars for these."

— John P. (4/5)

ordered twice - excellent each time

"these oysters are delicious!"

— Eve L. (5/5)

Easy to clean, easy to shuck!

"Bought these for a NYE party and was so pleased! Shipping was fast and everything arrived fresh and cold. They were super easy to clean and pretty easy to shuck. And they tasted amazing! Served some raw and grilled some. Would definitely order these again."

— Helen R. (5/5)

Mike's Xmas Rockfellers

"Nice fresh, clean, briny oysters. Most cups were perfect for stuffing. Those that weren't were fantastic raw with fresh home made cocktail or mignonette sauce. Good sized and open like any other oyster, some easy some not so much. Any oyster lover cant go wrong with these."

— mike (5/5)

Delicious!!!!!

"Great flavor and very fresh!!"

— Thomas O. (5/5)

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