Food and Drink The Best Places to Buy Caviar Online Whether you're serving a Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve or hosting a caviar and Champagne-fueled soirée on New Year's Eve. By Kristen Shirley Kristen Shirley Instagram Twitter Website Kristen Shirley is a New York-based luxury expert, writer, and editor who covers travel, fashion, fine watches, jewelry, wine, and spirits. She is currently a contributing editor to Forbes.com and Nobleman, and a freelance writer for luxury publications including Bloomberg Businessweek, Travel + Leisure, and Robb Report. Passionate about craftsmanship, rare gemstones, and supporting independent designers, Kristen began her career at Elle in the fashion department, where she trained under former style director Kate Lanphear before becoming the associate market editor. She later went on to become the luxury editorial director at Elite Traveler, where she led the print and digital teams and spearheaded a redesign of the print edition and the website. An avid traveler and foodie, Kristen is drawn to tropical destinations where she can scuba dive, sip rosé on the beach, saber Champagne, shuck oysters, and learn about all things caviar. * 10+ years of experience covering fashion, style, fine watches, and jewelry * Received an applied jewelry professional certificate from the Gemological Institute of America * Received the level 3 award in wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which she passed with distinction * Received a bachelor's degree in French at Georgetown University * Studied abroad at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle and attended international high schools in Frankfurt and London * Speaks French * Founder of La Patiala, a luxury encyclopedia that covers travel, food, wine, spirits, style, beauty, watches, jewelry, and lifestyle Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on December 19, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Courtesy of Fulton Fish Market While caviar is no longer reserved for formal occasions, the delicacy still makes for a perfect holiday treat. Whether you're serving a Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve or hosting a caviar and Champagne-fueled soirée on New Year's Eve, caviar adds an element of decadence to any meal. As you plan your holiday menus, we've rounded up the best caviar delivery services, so you can buy the finest caviar online. From famed brands like Petrossian to NYC institutions and chef Thomas Keller's very own caviar company, these are the best places to order caviar online. Fulton Fish Market Courtesy of Fulton Fish Market As its name suggests, Fulton Fish Market specializes in the freshest fish and seafood and has since it was founded in 1822. This New York City institution sells everything from Dover sole to fresh crabs and oysters, and it has a delightful caviar selection. In addition to 2-ounce jars of hackleback and white sturgeon caviar, it sells beautiful mother-of-pearl caviar plates and spoons and has fantastic gift sets. The Best of the Best Imported Caviar package includes 2-ounce jars of classic ossetra caviar and hybrid sturgeon caviar, along with frozen blinis, crème fraîche, and a mother-of-pearl spoon. Regiis Ova David Escalante/Courtesy of Regiis Ova Thomas Keller is one of the most important chefs in America, so he naturally requires the best ingredients at his Michelin three-starred restaurants. His commitment to excellence is so strong that he co-founded a caviar company, Regiis Ova, to ensure a superb selection of caviar for his menus. So even if you can't visit Per Se for its famous oysters and pearls dish, you can order fantastic caviar for delivery straight to your home. For an elegant gift, opt for the Ossetra Gift Box. This chic box contains 30 grams or 50 grams of top-quality ossetra caviar, which is renowned for its delicate, nutty flavor, a caviar key, and a mother-of-pearl spoon. Island Creek Oysters Melissa DiPalma/Courtesy of Island Creek Oysters This charming oyster shop in Duxbury, Massachusetts sells so much more than fantastic oysters. After conquering the oyster market, it launched its own caviar, focusing on sustainability and, of course, superb quality and taste. Island Creek Oysters sells two kinds of caviar: white sturgeon and Siberian. Both are delicious, but the Siberian caviar is more unique: It is imported from Lombardy, Italy, where a local aquafarm breeds and raises Siberian sturgeon. This caviar has a delicious, buttery flavor, along with a delicate brininess. It comes in sizes from 30 grams to a whopping 1,000 grams, if you're having an over-the-top NYE party. Naturally, you can order caviar along with a dozen oysters (or more). Marky's Courtesy of Marky's Caviar Beluga is the most famous — and infamous — caviar on Earth. It is renowned for its large eggs that pop in your mouth and a decadent, buttery, creamy flavor with hints of nuttiness. However, it was so popular and overfished that the Beluga Sturgeon was declared an endangered species, and its importation was banned in the U.S. in 2005. Before the ban, Marky's, a specialty food store in Florida, imported Beluga Sturgeon from Russia and spent more than 15 years developing a breeding and conservation program to produce Beluga caviar here in the U.S., so you can finally experience Beluga caviar in an ethical way. Beluga caviar is more expensive than other types of caviar, beginning at $425 per 0.5 ounce at Marky's. Caviar Russe Courtesy of Caviar Russe Sevruga caviar is loved for its small grain and authentic Caspian flavors. It's produced in limited quantities, so snap it up when you can. Caviar Russe imports it from an artisanal farm in Germany that uses traditional Caspian techniques. If you're hosting a party and need a large quantity of caviar that is delicious but won't break the bank, opt for Pacific sturgeon, which has a more mild flavor and is great for canapés. Want to try it all? Head to Caviar Russe's restaurants in New York or Miami. The New York outpost just opened a decadent raw bar and cocktail lounge where you can indulge in a tasting of several different varieties, or sample delicacies like a lobster roll with caviar. Petrossian Roger Viollet Collection/Getty Images Petrossian is an iconic name in the caviar world. The family is credited with introducing caviar to the western world in the early 1900s when they emigrated to Paris and were surprised to find that caviar was not considered a delicacy there. Today, it has boutiques around the world and sells a dazzling array of caviar, including many unique varieties that are difficult to find; Royal Kaluga Huso Hybrid is a close cousin of Beluga caviar, so it has a similarly rich, nutty flavor, but is much easier to find and easier on the wallet, beginning at $210 for 30 grams. Caviar Gems Constance Van Flandern/Courtesy of Caviar Gems Caviar must be kept cold at all times, so it doesn't travel well (unless properly shipped from top brands like the ones mentioned here). If you want to take caviar with you on the go, check out Caviar Gems. This innovative company launched dehydrated caviar, which is stored at room temperature and can last for up to a year unopened, so you can always have caviar on hand. It's made from dehydrated ossetra caviar and has a rich, concentrated flavor due to the dehydration process. It's perfect to mix into cocktails or rim a glass — caviar martini, anyone? — and to top pasta, scrambled eggs, and pretty much anything else. In 2022, they will be launching caviar honey. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit