10/01/2026
Just offshore from Mount Desert Island, Cranberry Oysters are grown on Great Cranberry Island in a protected inlet known as The Pool. Surrounded by rocky coastline and the mountains of Acadia, the farm is flushed twice daily by powerful Maine tides, creating a pristine growing environment and a distinctive island merroir.
Founded by Lauren Gray, the woman-owned farm is run by an all-women crew of seven, with oysters selected by hand for shell shape and depth of cup. The result is an exceptionally uniform oyster with a thick shell, deep cup and clean hinge that performs beautifully on the raw bar.
Cranberries deliver a pronounced cold-water brine followed by subtle fruit and sweetness, finishing remarkably clean. It is a compelling expression of place: a small island farm, careful hands-on husbandry and the cold tidal waters of coastal Maine. Down East is proud to be a partner with Cranberry oysters.
