Why are our scallops so different?
Most scallops in this country come from large boats that fish offshore for 6 days or more at a time. Those scallops soak up melt water from the ice they're stored in, adding weight and diluting flavor.
Our scallops come ashore within hours of harvest, not days. And they NEVER touch fresh water, so the unique flavors they develop in Maine's pure, clean waters shine through.
Recognized for What We Do Best
Named One of the 10 Best Seafood
Delivery Services in the U.S.
We’re honored to be recognized by The Spruce Eats—a trusted food and recipe site with over 243 million annual readers—as one of the best seafood delivery services in the country!
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Caught by Maine fishermen, hand packaged and shipped from Maine.
How Does it Work?
You order.
Place your online order by Sunday night for same-week delivery or choose a future delivery date.
Our fishermen catch.
On Sunday nights, we coordinate with fishermen to determine where and when your scallops will be caught.
We package/ship.
Within 24 hours of harvest your scallops are on their way to you.
You receive and enjoy!
Unbox your order and enjoy the best scallops you've ever tasted.
Caught for you.
Our warehouse is the ocean floor.
We don’t operate like any other seafood business. We don’t have a warehouse full of seafood – our scallops stay on the ocean floor until you order them. We travel the coast to collect scallops on harvest day, then package and ship them the next day.
Maine’s cold, pure waters produce the very best tasting scallops in the world. And our process ensures they reach your hands just as delicious as they were when they were pulled from the sea.
Meet the Owner
Togue Brawn has been elevating Maine's scallop industry for years. It's in her blood to do so.
What People are Saying...
— Ron S."You've ruined all other scallops for me! I've bought, cooked, and eaten what I thought were the best scallops the ocean had to offer and then I tried yours."
— Gayle C."Truly grateful that you and your fisher people are sharing this wonderful seafood. Friday was my husband’s birthday and we had your scallops. Wowza! They are fantastic, as always."
— Kelley K."Sweet and unbelievable fragrance. I just ran out of my frozen supply from you about 2 weeks ago… and the alternative just sucks… so be prepared for even bigger orders from you each week when the fresh season starts!"
— Linda K"Togue, the scallops are so, so amazing! You are right - the Gouldsboro Bay ones are just out of this world! Thanks so much! I will be ordering more."
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Contact Us!
We LOVE answering questions. For the time being, you can contact us at togue@downeastdayboat.com
Let customers speak for us
As always fresh or frozen scallops from Downeast Dayboat are the best you can buy!
Amazing! Downeast Dayboat never disappoints and delivers THE BEST seafood. Thank you Togue!!!
Recently we took Togue up on her offer to try the latest item on her ever expanding menu...delicious Bluefin tuna.
We have placed 2 order thus far and both were of exceptional quality.
Keep up the good work Downeast Dayboat and we will keep supporting y'all!
We consider ourselves among the most lucky people in the world to know Togue and her infinite ability to bring us the best lobster (and scallops, crabmeat, etc) and always with great attention to detail, courtesy and friendship. And our friends enjoy our new tradition of Lobster Fest! Once tried, you’ll never go elsewhere!
While we love Togue for the fresh scallops (NOT a summer thing) we have come to look forward to the amazing tuna each summer almost as much. It is truly the best bluefin I’ve had. And this year we tried the halibut which was also quite yummy.
The kit included everything we needed to put together six scrumptious lobster rolls. Just as good as the best rolls we had in Maine last summer. Will definitely order again.
Old Mainer Dad’s favorite Father’s Day gift is now his request for birthday, and Christmas and I think he’s gonna make up holidays so he can get more scallops from Togue!
Got some for the weekend. Made a grilled Asian Tuna salad. It was great. The next day made Crudo with capers, good olive oil and Maldon sea salt and I swear to god this was the best meal I had all year. The tuna literally was like butter, like the best Waygu steak. Best tuna I have ever had.
All their seafood is outstanding -- but, their fresh seafood is next level best !
Actually didn’t have these yet. However, my plan is to make Crab cakes Benedict and they are delicious!
Outstanding! Best we’ve ever had. Would never try anything else.
When you have Dayboat scallops you are eating something that makes everything in life worthwhile. The texture is one that melts in your mouth. The taste is reminiscent of the sea, yet with a sweetness that wakens the tongue. I thoroughly enjoy every time I see a box from Dayboat show up.
