The Fish Market

Category:	Seafood Market
Address:	1307 W Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226, USA
Phone:	+1 860-423-6455
Site:	thefishmarketct.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 10AM–6PM 11AM–5PM

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yosmomas Bli

I always tell my friends in willimantic, "Do you see an Ocean around willimantic?" Ive been living in s. whindham for 30 year. Two days ago I went to this fish market for the first time. The fish was not fresh. All the fish looked darken and old. I strongly advise you not to eat the salmon. They had two kind. The King looked darken and broken apart. That is a sign that is old and not fresh. The other salmon typed did looked more pinkish, but I noticed something about it. A lot of fat. That is a sign that is a Farm Salmon. Farm salmon are giving mainly artificial grains from china and some are known to be toxic. The fat in the fish is a sign of artificial feeding. Farm salmons are subject to lots of water lice because they are not in motion. So the farmers have to use pesticides on farm salmon to keep them away... lots of pesticides because the current is always in motion and moves the pesticides as it is spray. I then noticed two stickers on top of the cooler about the salmons. Sure enough it says that they are Farm Salmon. So leave you with this, "DO YOU SEE AN OCEAN AROUND WILLIMANTIC?" What im trying to say is , the seafood in this market is not fresh.

A Private User

You couldnt ask for a better fish market. They have the freshest fish, amazing take out food and great counter service. If you about the freshness of the fish at the Fish Market, theyll tell you the date it was caught and the name of the boat! Try that at the grocery store. :) I like to call my order in ahead of time and when I show up, Im in and out in a flash. Before holidays, like New Years or the Forth of July, I place my order several days ahead of time to make sure I can get exactly what I want. My favorite items are the farm raised salmon, the cooked cocktail shrimp, the clam fritters and fish & chips. Everyone one that eats seafood at my house wants to know why its sooo good. Its because it comes from a great fishmonger! Tell your friends and support a local business.

henry r

Everything was OK, nothing to go out of my way for. As far as the takeout. I had the fishermans platter the whole belly clams I paid extra for where tiny, scallops were good, the fish was too much batter and not enough actual fish, shrimps were OK. Fries were good. Also bought 2 lobster rolls lobster was very good. Had a crab cake 3 people tried it. Only ate half of a crab cake wasnt very good too mooshy in the middle. My son had calamari he said that was very good. We did take everything to go in the little boxes they give you. Took 10 mins to get home everything seemed alittle soggy from the steam in the boxes. That was are visit to the fish market. Total cost 63.00.

Elijah Rivera

The selection looked varied and fresh. The service was good although not quite friendly on my first and only visit so far. We got two take out lunches. The fish and chips and the crab cake and chips. Both were delicious and priced well at about $7 a piece. However, I do wish the portions were bigger. The prices in general seemed just a tad high for my liking especially because there were no oysters for under $1.30 per oyster. However, it seems to be the best option in the area, so Ill be back.

A Private User

wonderful seafood. very fresh and varied. the cooked cocktail shrimp are the best I have ever tasted. there are also various sized fresh lobsters, ranging from 1.25 to 10 lbs. also try some of the fish that are prepared and ready to cook, or the soups (e.g., chowders). the fried whole belly clams are also wonderful. many locals hope folks will soon be able to eat in as well as take out.

A Private User

went there until today when the owner was an unprofesional a hole and screamed at one of the employees in front of us then was rude to us. this employee must have been the manager as hes often there and very friendly and knowledgable. i wont give them another penny..its a shame.

A Private User

This is the BEST fresh seafood place! Wonderful service and very helpful with cooking tips. We are looking forward to trying out the take out food next!

Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh

Fresh, fresh, fresh! Theyll even make you a fresh fish lunch if you wish also great sweet potato fries! My personal favorite.

Jessica Michelle

Love this place! The seafood is fresh and very reasonable priced. Best seafood market in the area. Very clean as well.

A Private User

Super fresh fish, honest and helpful fish sellers, priced higher then supermarket but you get what you pay for!

deborah cudmore

Love the fried shrimp with the rice and grilled vegetables!!. I travel 40 minutes just to eat there.

Kevin Donohue

The best fish selection in the area and staff who know fish. I would not buy fish anywhere else.

Heather Ashcraft

Fresh. Really fresh. Best fish in the area and better than i found when we lived in Waterford!