North Haven Oysters from North Haven, ME

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Farmer:
Adam and Zeb Campbell

Size: ~

All of North Haven Island’s natural wonders come together to produce a bright green shell, when shucked, tastes of the perfect balance of earthiness and brine, with a calm, clean finish.

About North Haven Oysters

Harvest location: North Haven, Maine

How they’re grown: North Haven's are a product of magic. Round, emerald green, heavy, and not easy to come by. Adam Campbell, who grows them, is a man of many skills. Sea Urchin harvester, fisherman, prodigious father, local wise man, and wizard. Surely, his lease is part of the enchantment - a steady stream of brackish water flowing across the oysters at all times, nestled in a small sun-exposed tidal inlet on the island of North Haven.

Why they’re unique: 
This is one of the most beautiful oyster farms we’ve ever seen. Surrounded by rolling hills of tall meadow grass, a few farmhouses sitting atop each hill, and through the valley runs a perfect dirt road, curving between Heidi’s Pond, and a small inlet that leads out to Penobscot Bay. At the top of the inlet, the oysters blanket the bottom of the riverbed in their bright green color. It looks like a Wyeth painting come to life.

Story: 
Adam was the first person to try and farm oysters on North Haven, so the story begins with him. His understanding of what the oysters need, and especially what they DON'T need - everything he’s learned in the past 20 years of growing oysters - allows this environment to bubble up to its fullest potential. And that might be a metaphor for the North Haven folks, in general. They know how to work with the product and the endlessly giving land, but they don't try to control everything.

⚠ 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!

Our ClimaCell thermal liners are made of 90% FSC certified virgin kraft paper and corn starch, which allows you to recycle the insulated liner at home along with the cardboard box.⁠

Not only are the liners water repellant, they’re just as insulating as traditional styrofoam AND they can be recycled up to 5 times. Saving the planet has never been easier.⁠

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Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 39 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

North Haven Oysters from North Haven, ME, are renowned for their well-balanced and clean flavor, beautiful green shells, and ease of shucking. Grown in a unique environment by Adam Campbell, these oysters offer a perfect blend of earthiness and brine with a calm finish. Their distinct appearance and taste make them a standout choice for oyster lovers.

Summary topics

  • Flavor Balance: 21%
  • Shell Appearance: 18%
  • Overall Quality: 80%

Review topics: ["size","flavor","packaging","oysters","shells","meat","cups","balance","finish"].

Review highlights

  • "Lower salt, mild earthy and sweet flavor."Robert G.
  • "The oysters were very fresh with a great taste."Alex G.
  • "Beautiful Shells, Clean Taste"Robert G.

Reviews

North Star

"I have wanted to try North Havens for some time and they did not disappoint. These are some of the best oysters I have ever had. They were plump and sweet. They also had beautiful shells and were the easiest to shuck of any that I have tried. I would definitely order these again."

Howard H. (5/5)

Best Oysters Ever!

"These Oysters are fantastic! I had a lot of oysters and these are by far the best ones ever. Everyone needs to order these asap!"

Luis G. (5/5)

Perfectly Balanced in Taste and Texture

"Some of the best eastern seaboard oysters I have had. Medium sized, deep cups, just the right amount of firmness and a delicious low salinity balance with a delicious hint of savory/nutty/butter richness. Fantastic."

Richard G. (5/5)

Fantastic Oysters!

"My friend Jeff McKeen recommended Adam Campbell's North Haven Oysters when his were sold out at Island Creek Oysters. Best recommendation ever! My friends all commented on how meaty and tasty these beauties were. It made my party!"

Claire B. (5/5)

Not to my taste

"I have ordered oysters from IC many times. Usually I love the oysters and can’t get enough of them. These were just not to my taste, though. Very disappointing."

Steven W. (3/5)

A few bad reviews had me worried. I did not make the wrong choice.

"The flavor of an oyster is an illusive concept. These oysters are simply very nice. The color is lovely and the shucking is gratifying."

Michael S. (5/5)

They absolutely live up to the hype.

"For years I have heard about the North Haven oysters. At least two food shows raved about them and several famous chefs. All I can say is they live up to the talk as they are some of the best oysters I have ever had. I sat down with my shucker knife and ate 50."

v. D. (5/5)

Outstanding

"Beautiful green shells, and very easy to shuck. Probably a 6/10 on salinity, but some mignonette granita played perfectly with them. Delivery was fast and perfectly packed. Smelled like the bay. Can’t wait to order from Island Creek again!"

Daniel B. (5/5)

Not my go to

"These Oysters shucked nicely n were an ok size. Disappointed in the flavor as there was not much. Pretty oysters for sure."

Michael M. (3/5)

Excellent oysters!

"Excellent oysters!"

Josh N. (5/5)

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