So I was in the South Philly area several months ago and remember that this location was here and how we used to come here and buy crabs from them. This was my first time actually ordering a platter from them. It's in a busy area so parking is a little hard to do. Pack patients. The lady who answered the phone and took my order was very nice. They were very slow. My order took a very long time. I feel like it was overpriced and they give you these little small potatoes and nothing much. The platter was just OK. I was very disappointed. I was looking forward to a really good seafood platter. I also ordered the cannoli and the shell was stale! The filling was good. So disappointing because I love a good cannoli. Overall, I was disappointed and I'm not sure if I would ever get a platter from them again or any cannolis. read more

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I really love this place. Their food is excellent. You can order to go order for them to cook it and or you could take some home and cook it yourself for a family meal. The seafood is always so fresh. My favorite is the shrimp basket just the right portion big shrimp, fries, and a couple of coleslaw. Very very good. I recommend this whole heartedly. Keep up the good work. read more

Gosh, this is one of the best seafood venues I have ever eaten at. There are a couple of sidewalk tables but that is it. Maybe more of a catering or takeout venue. We got the pescatore pasta, calamari and shrimp cocktail and they were awesome. Really nice staff also. Check it out!!! read more

Anastasi Seafood - Pescatore Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great friendly service and they have a good selection too! Ordered some smelts, squid, sardines, and mussels to make treats for my dog and when I saw they also had some prepared items, I ordered some crab cakes for myself. read more

Anastasi Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Always fresh and very reasonably priced. The only place I go to for crabs; hands down the cheapest in the city.

We got 2 dozen crabs cooked fresh there for us! Some of the best crabs I've had in years! Cooked perfectly! Staff was helpful and friendly!

I haven't been here in about 10 years, and I remember the food was excellent. Well NOT ANYMORE!!! The "jumbo lump" crabcakes were the size of large meatballs, and they tasted like store brought deviled crabcakes. There wasn't a lump of crab meat to be found, and when I addressed the owner she said that she used the jumbo meat from the crab claw. ( WHAT) The menu specifically states that these are "jumbo lump" crab cakes. This lady starts telling me about the price of crab meat increasing, UNACEPTABLE! The taste is totally different between a crab cake made with lump crabmeat, and claw crabmeat. The mussels with linguini was DISGUSTING a few mussels with spaghetti noodles ($25) The crabs were delicious, the fried shrimp were ok, but I would not recommend this place to anyone for anything other than crabs. This was a very disappointing experience count your days Anastasi :( read more

Anastasi Seafood was the first place I was taken on a date when I moved to Philly. It was a wonderful experience and I've dined quite a few times since. It's a seafood market as well as restaurant, ensuring the freshness of the food. It's probably better to take a taxi there unless you're lucky enough to find parking or want to pay the exuberant fees of the nearby garages. Depending on where you're coming from. But it's very slim pickings. Pat's & Geno's is close by, as well as a host of other restaurants and bars. It's located right in the middle of the bustling Italian Market. Though I heard they moved recently to make way for more capitalism. The decor is minimal. Inside looks like a standard fish market with different, fish, crustaceans, shellfish etc on display on ice. It does not smell bad or fishy etc. considering your dining in a seafood market. It is however very cold. So bring a sweater or jacket for sure. There's a full bar on one side. Tables with chairs diner style , the menu is written on blackboards in different color hues hanging above the seafood display counter and bar. It can be cramped and I hate the tables near the restroom or the swinging doors where servers are coming in and out with your food. No frills, you don't need to dress up, not romantic. But the food and service is exceptional. The first time I dined, we had the seafood bruschetta and calamari to start. The bruschetta was delicious shrimp, scallop, avocado, tomato, onion and Parmesan cheese. You get three pieces. The bread is toasted but gives way to soft center. The calamari was typical fried tubes you get. They were tender and with a squeeze of a lemon and dipped in the marinara tasty just not my preferred way of having them. My date got the shrimp & scallop Marsala, I got a soft shell crab special served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. I liked his entree over mine. But both were good. The Marsala was tasty with its rich umami flavor, subtle sweetness and herbaceous. The soft shell crab was flaky, crunchy, buttery slightly sweet soft meat. The sides however were uninspired. The mixed vegetables reminded me of school cafeteria and the mashed potatoes were a little to stiff for my liking. The next time I dined I had the shrimp & crab chowder to start. It was heavenly. Creamy, rich but not too heavy, full of crab and shrimp and they're not stingy with the oyster crackers. A hint of spice would take it over the top. For entree I got the pescatore it contains shrimp, mussels, crab and clams. I got it in the white sauce, can't go wrong with garlic, shallots, white wine and butter. I got some bread to sop up the broth. The red sangria is delicious and the watermelon margarita is my favorite cocktail when available. On other occasions I got things from the market and the prices were reasonable and the always fresh. I'll definitely be back when blue crab is in season. read more

Anastasi Seafood - Pescatore - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Parking here is street parking, however there are plenty parking garages at walking distance. This restaurant is way part the more touristic area and at fist glance is not a place that promises much, but once you step in, things change. They have a fish market adjacent to the restaurant that may be a little odd at fist but I promise that it is worth the try. We came in for oysters and a couple of drinks, a quick in and out. The staff here was SUPER friendly and accommodating, the service was so quick and nice. OYSTER- we had a dozen of oysters, they were fresh and super tasty, they even went the extra step of loosen them up from the shell for us. The price was reasonable as well and the presentation of the oysters was on point! This place is truly a HIDDEN GEM! overall we had. great experience, a quick in and out! the dish cam out in a very quick amount of time and the ambiance was perfect too! super worth the try and I do think that this place is a winner! read more

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I wanted seafood for my birthday so I thought I can't go wrong with a seafood restaurant that has been around for almost a century. I asked my girlfriend to order me the mini combo, a platter of fried shrimp, crabcakes and scallops. Once the platter arrived I started with the fried shrimp. The first one I had was a large butterflied shrimp fried to perfection. I was so happy as I dipped it in the cocktail sauce and ate it! But then the next 2 shrimp were much smaller. Booo! What a tease that first shrimp was! The crabcake is a fried crabcake ball. It had good crabcake flavor and was perfectly fried. The scallops were fried as well and tasty. The platter includes a lot of fries. But they were cold and not crispy. I barely ate any. I see that it's possible for Anastasi to still be a top seafood restaurant even after all these years. If I was at the restaurant they probably would have served me 3 large shrimp and the fries would have been warm & crisp. But I can only review what was actually delivered to me. I'll probably give the place another try post pandemic. read more

Anastasi Seafood - Mini combo platter - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Reasonably priced seafood close to home. I purchased a few lobster tails for my lobster mac and they were of great quality! So excited that I found this place! The person at the counter wasn't as helpful as I would've liked but I got what I needed and was out! I will be back for all my seafood needs. read more

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Came in to get some shrimp for dinner. Place is relatively small but lots of fresh choices! Service was good. The shrimp were cleaned and even the tail was removed. Highly recommend. read more

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For more than 80 years in Philadelphia's legendary Italian Market, Anastasi has been purveying seafood. It is one of my go-to places in Philly for my fish and crab and shellfish fixes. One can eat-in here or takeout. Well now it's August in Philadelphia and it is def time for some local blue crabs and so Anastasi is right where I headed. I ordered a seafood feast beginning with a shrimp & blue crab chowder - filling and tasty! A loaf of Italian bread arrived followed by a serving of blue crabs. You can order these crustaceans clean or dirty and with a variety of gravies - including all 'the works.' Go for it! I didn't stop here and decided on a fried oyster platter with French fries and fresh slaw. Naturally at this point, a lot of the food was going home with me. Oh don't forget your Philly lager which augments the taste of blue crabs perfectly. Everyone was friendly here including the waiter Eric who can give an oral history of Anastasi Seafood. If you are from these parts, you probably have already been to Anastasi .... and if you are new, put it down as another Philadelphia tradition to try! read more

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Loved this place!! We came for lunch on a Tuesday and it was pretty much perfect! We weren't expecting there seating inside to be as cozy and nice as it was - we kinda of thought it was just a seafood market! But the food was excellent, especially the fried smelts - which were our favorites! read more

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We revisited Anastasi for takeout over the weekend, and I'm so glad we did! The pasta dishes were jumping out at us this time, so my husband ordered the linguini with mussels (red sauce) and I went with the lobster pasta, which came not only with a very generous portion of lobster tail, but also jumbo lump crabmeat, shrimp, and scallops, in a blush sauce. We started with clams casino which I have to admit I'm extremely picky about. My Grandmom's recipe is my gold standard and I've yet to find a restaurant that comes close. My husband thought they were good, but I'd probably opt for something else as a starter in the future. The pastas were priced in the twenties and thirties which I was fine with for a nicer meal on the weekend. However, the portions were sized to feed multiple people! My husband's linguini and mussels came in a small bucket while my lobster pasta arrived in a small aluminum tray, like the ones you see for catering! We enjoyed two hearty dinners plus one lunch thanks to these generous portions. Definitely looking forward to more Anastasi nights! read more

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Everything is Amazing!!! Great fresh seafood & Great service. I love there crab cakes!

We ordered catering for a family event during COVID. They were super accommodating and responsive. Everything was perfect in our order! Mussels were cooked to perfection, and lobster bisque was amazing. Be sure not to miss out on their desserts, either! We tried their chocolate and tiramisu cakes, and they were truly a great ending to our meal. read more

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Made a reservation for Anastasi's on a Friday and I'm here for the cute swanky vibe of the restaurant right off the bat. Loved the pitcher of margaritas and you can mix flavors which is always up my alley. The food was good. I tried the fried snapper and yasss to the fresh taste of the fish. It could definitely use a lil seasoning though can't lie. Mussels were also good, I have to go back and try it with red sauce. I'd definitely go back to grab something else read more

Fun place, off the beaten path, not touristy. Wear or bring a jacket. It's a fish market and it's cold inside. Made a reservation 'cause reviews say it's always so busy but we were lucky. Not too busy. Table available really right away. Octopus was very good. But it's mostly salad. Scallops over spinach with brown butter were HEAVENLY. House wine is fine. Cute, unpretentious place. read more

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The food is not what it used to be to be. At one point of time you could go in Anastasi and get lunch and come out satisfied. Not anymore, tried yesterday and order to fried combo. I will say the portions are smaller the crab cakes are not the same and the scallops are wet. The first time I was served bad scallops. I had to call them and tell them the scallops were giving off an annomia smell. She told me to come back to make new scallops. Instead she made me a new platter and the scallops were wet the breading was falling off. Shrimps were okay, but when they are over cooked they become tuff. I will not be returning for quick meals. I haven't got any fresh fish from there lately so I'll possibly try that. I never get crabs from there. They are always small and hallow read more

My 1st time ordering from them a week back and let me tell you. Unreal! The food was just outstanding. Keep up the great work guys and God bless. read more

Anastasi is a low key spot for excellent seafood. It's located in the Italian Market and is ultimately a seafood market, with a few tables and a full service bar. I eat here every couple months because it's my mom's favorite restaurant, and I have never had bad service. We came to celebrate my mom's birthday a few weeks ago and the server gave her a complimentary slice of lemon cake (so yummy) and I found that very sweet of her! The seafood is always fresh and delicious. The happy hour, which consists of beer/wine specials and oysters, is awesome and I highly recommend coming early to enjoy it. For dinner, they'll cook you any fish however you want it and their seafood pasta dishes never disappoint. I started off with lobster bisque then had the crab cake sandwich with fries for my meal, and everything was great. Don't forget to ask about their dinner specials that day because there is always something ridiculously good as a special. I always leave Anastasi full and happy and can't wait for my next visit!! read more

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Many of the world's population lives by the sea. Those are among the healthiest of us and the ones that feel God's blessing the most. When the food from under the sea graces your table, you know you are having a meal that has been inspired directly from Divinity. The sea knows violence, the sea can overtake the land and destroy the fragility built by man, but God gave us the sea to sustain us along with incredible spices, vegetables. The hand of a skilled chef will bring to your plate. Couple it with a bottle of wine, or a fine scotch and allow the perfect catch to surround you in a culinary experience. Take your time and enjoy the meal, savor every mouthful. Appreciate the company who shares this meal with you. Put all of that together and you have God thanking you for paying attention, doing whatever purpose he placed before you. If you are valuing the flavors, this experience, and God most certainly wants you to feel blessed. Easily accessible via SEPTA bus routes 47M, and 64. Enjoy! read more

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First time customer, will be back for more. We got takeout and it was excellent. The lobster bisque was loaded with large chunks of lobster meat. The pan-seared branzino was well prepared with soft meat and crispy skin. PoBoy sandwich was also delicious. Wish they gave some bread or at least oyster crackers. Plan to try lobster roll next. read more

Anastasi Seafood - Fresh seafood - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This review is for one drink only. Will update when I get food. Came here last night to check out the menu and grab a drink before heading home. I live relatively close by and have passed it a few times, but never really went in. Now that summer is here (although I can eat seafood any time of year), I'll definitely be coming for dinner. I was trying to find their regular and happy hour menus online, but they didn't seem updated, so I took and posted a picture as of Summer 2017. Overall, the aperol spritz I got was very good. I ensured it was made with sparkling wine as well, because I know some places only use aperol and club soda, but was happy they use sparkling wine as well. My server, her name was Carol I believe, was very polite and understanding that I simply wanted a drink but didn't want to sit at the bar, but outside to get some fresh air and people watch. Some places get annoyed with that, but they didn't seem terribly busy. The prices seem reasonable and the happy hour specials, including buck shucks and crab cake sliders, will ensure my return. The dining area is a bit small, but there is outdoor seating. They have a fantastic beer selection and even sell wines by the bottles at very reasonable prices. Good to know if I'm ever stuck. As far as the market goes, I had a chance to take a peek at the fish and they seemed fresh and delicious. I don't know much about fish pricing, so I can't speak to that, but the crabs (already cooked and seasoned with old bay) seemed a bit pricey for my liking. I'm a fan of buying live crabs and cooking them at home to save only money. The crabs they had (there were 2 options) were $2.50 and $3.00 each depending on the size and the soft shells were $6 each. I'll stick with cooking my own. Anyways, I'll definitely be back to try some food and keep you posed! read more

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This is a great seafood market, but dining 'in' - not so much. The fried oysters are mainly batter/breading and fried to death. Buy your fresh seafood here, but take it home to prepare yourself - or eat at the Oyster House in Center City! read more

Excellent seafood selection with easy/friendly workers! I get my seafood here every other week and I don't think I'll go anywhere else! It's so tasty and fresh. I'd love to sit down and eat here some day. Till then, I'll be here every other Wednesday buying SOMETHING! read more

Anastasi Seafood - Cooked crabs and self shucked oysters. Provided by Anastasi - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food. We headed to "little Italy" and found a parking spot few yards from the restaurant. It gets crowded on week ends so plan accordingly. We ordered fried calamari as an appetizer. It was not as greasy as your typical fried calamari which we greatly appreciated. Very tasty and decent size to share for two. I had the grilled branzino with the vegetables of the day (garlic mashed potatoes and sautee of green beans and carrots) - Very fresh! I would recommend to get the fresh seafood options (they have flounder, branzino, etc.) My husband got fried fisherman plate which included 1 piece of flounder, 1 shrimp, crab cake and fries and cole slaw. It was decent but i would recommend to go with the fresh seafood options as theyre offered as grilled or fried or broiled AND its really fresh! Overall great seafood spot! read more

Anastasi Seafood - Grilled branzino with vegetable of day (24$) - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Do not miss out on Anastasi Seafood, it's a total gem in the Italian Market! Everything we had was amazing, fresh and high quality. While Anastasi May look like a retail fish operation, they have tables both indoors and outside for you to enjoy a wide range of seafood dishes. We made a reservation on a Friday night, it was crowded so I would recommend doing so. There is a full bar, so if you have to wait, you can sit and have s drink. Anastasi is a family owned and operated restaurant and seafood store- and 5 generations!! The waitress highly recommended the mussels and we were so glad she did! They were HUGE and the red sauce was delicious. My mom and I split a bunch of things, from a grilled Romaine salad with shrimp to a tuna tartar appetizer! Others had the whole fish which they thoroughly enjoyed! I absolutely loves this restaurant, but could also see myself going back to pick up some fresh fish to cook myself! Highly recommend! read more

Anastasi Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've sample most of Menu items to enjoy the flavourful seafood splendid dishes that have had their highs & lows in various weekends, holidays, celebrations, and family dinner communal cherished moments. Wishing for their continued longevity to exist like Coney Island's Eateries! After years visiting the nostalgic Philly's hotspots eateries I've checkin herein to experience the great food menu sampling of the variety served once upon a time abundantly and gleefully, but I discovered quite a few maladies about this homestead usually rated good buys & vibes? I believe they are still kinda ok yet drastically need to rejuvenate their workload employee duties / tasks responsible for quality assistance services. I've have always liked the *CHOICES on the [MENU], the *PORTIONS, *TASTINESS, *TEXTURE, *TEMPERATURE of ALL the preferences of options of succulent dishes! However, they need to Rehab the place, lecture CHEFS on Reorientation of Food Preparation, Quality-Freshness of Seafoods, patience of each RECIPES, good rated savory base-flavor INGREDIENTS, interior DECORUM Signs, Stall entrance-exit "layout" redesigned, moderate FAIR: [PRICE (Ratio-Point) QUANTITY], and proactive positive employee social attitudinal modification! DISCLAIMER: I still LOVE this place but just WISH for improvements to accentuate that FAMILY-ORIENTED bonafide atmospheric vibes which felt like home comfort to our belly & pride of Brooklynites. Few Landmarks like Coney Island eateries exist which holds true for exclusive foodie establishments to satisfy daily NYC patrons on lunch breaks, dinners, weekend hangout outings, special celebrations, etc. The longevity of CUSTOMER LOYALTY deserves HOMAGE for the customer's HONOR in being repressed hungry patrons wanting food like MAMMA's COOKING! I anticipate and hope they keep the FAITH by someday closing (3-5) days for carefully planning a serious TOUCH of Classy-Sassy Renovation with new employee, recipes (Tasty & Freshness), worker services, quality, freshness to this continued COVID discomforts. I send them glorious prayers with God's Blessing to endure any optimistic karma! We ALL R-F.A.M.I.L.Y. Famiglia......家庭...Rodzina .........Famille......가족...Teaghlach...家族...Familja...Perhe...Familia...Teaghlaigh...Šeima......Pamilya read more

Anastasi Seafood - VARIETY-TASTINESS-DESIGN-VIBRANCY - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I just ordered takeout. Always leery about ordering seafood to go. It was perfect, still hot, I got the salmon it came with a side of mash and broccoli. It was a 10 out of 10 delicious and perfectly cooked. I also got a Side Caesar salad, typical, but good, came with homemade breadcrumbs and what I think is homemade dressing which was good. read more

Anastasi Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I bought a few lobster tails here for my lobster mac and cheese - the service was superb, price was reasonable (believe it was 12.95/pd?) and the person helping me was very knowledgable - we discussed getting a live lobster, boiling it, deshelling and putting it in my dish vs just doing it with lobster tails. He was patient and proceeded to discuss pricing with me for quite some time. The lobster was fresh and the mac & cheese was a success. The restaurant/store also looked like a cool spot to check out for seafood (we didn't have the time to do so) but we'll be back given its reviews! read more

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I was driving through Philadelphia on a nice summer day when I seen a overload of cars double parking in front of a seafood spot that had tons of seafood on ice in front of the store curious what's the buzz about I ordered me some king crab 2 lbs pretty pricey but the quality of crab was highly worth it read more

Anastasi Seafood - King Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The perfect place for people on a seafood diet--when you see food and then eat it P: My friend was craving seafood and decided on this place due to its parking lot. Note, however, that parking in their lot costs $5 cash, though you get a coupon for $1 off any food purchase. Free street parking is available, but, like much street parking in Philly, the parking is tight. At noon on a Sunday, seating was plentiful, so we took an outdoor table to enjoy the warm weather. When we left around 1:30pm, multiple people had filled in the outdoor seating around us. My friend and I split the $24 broiled seafood combo, which comes with 2 scallops wrapped in flounder fillets and topped with shredded crab meat, 3 jumbo shrimp, and sides of vegetables (asparagus in garlicky oil for us) and mashed potatoes. All the seafood was fresh, juicy, and well-seasoned. We also chose the grilled whole red snapper for $24 per our waiter's recommendation, which was a tasty rec indeed. The snapper's bones weren't too many, the fish meat was juicy, and the seasoning and grilling was well done. Also, they provide a complimentary sesame seed bread roll, sliced and poised to mop up all that garlicky oil mm mm mmm. Service was great, parking is available for a price, and the seafood is fresh and tasty. Anastasi does seafood right! read more

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My heart and belly are happy!!!! Quarantined on my birthday and wanted to enjoy some delicious seafood. Ordered the seafood bisque, lobster pasta, crablegs, and dessert. I couldn't be happier!!! This restaurant is SOLID!!! I can't wait to try other things on the menu and am looking forward to dining in as soon as it's possible. Really glad there's a place like this in town. I plan on telling all my friends about it!!! read more

TERRIBLE!! We arrived and the blonde girl with big earrings walked pass me 3 times and would not have said 'hi' if I didn't first. She replied "hi" and walked away, didn't tell us to wait a second or something. And her boyfriend was at the bar. Isn't there a rule against that? However, our main waitress, an older lady, was very nice and friendly. We had a dozen Blue Point Oysters ($2 each). Those were okay. Not cold enough though. BACON BLUE CRAB MAC N' CHEESE $12 (Bacon, Parmigiano, Provolone & Mozzarella Cheeses, Jumbo lump crab meat Herbed Panko Crust) This was actually okay. Not hot enough. PESCATORE $22 (Littleneck Clams, P.E.I. Mussels, Gulf Shrimp, Jumbo Lump Blue Crab, Classic Marinara) White. The pasta and soup were bland. Nothing special about this. RICOTTA RAVIOLI WITH CRAB $17 (Cheese Ravioli, Jumbo Lump Blue Crab, Vodka Blush Sauce) Pretty good, not hot, pasta was hard. FRIED DINNER COMBO $17 (Flounder, Scallop, Petite Crab Cake, Oyster, Shrimp) Wayyyyy too oily. The oily came out when you poke your fork into it. There was nothing special about any of it. The batter they used to fry this did not have anything special. They also let you smoke if you dine outside which is bad for those who want to sit outside and do not like the smoke. Will NOT be back! read more

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Anastasi Seafood is my favorite fish restaurant near the Italian Village in South Philadelphia. From the second you walk in you know that the fish is fresh becuase it's all right there in front of you. It smells like a fish market more than a restaurant. The seating is pretty limited and it has a small bar but the ambiance is just what I like. No frills just great service and food. The bread is fantastic and I am sure it comes from one of the local Italian bakers in the area. I had a nice fresch piece of tuna and my wife had the lobster roll. Service was fast and good. read more

Been buying seafood from this gem forever and for the most part their quality is consistently A1! Live blue crabs available in season. Must admit price to steam is way too much better to take it home and diy. Plethora of steam, broiled and fried items. Dine in or carry out. Full bar. My last visit I got a chance to try a couple cocktails and the Moscow mule was impressive. I can't stomach the smell of 9th street but the outdoor tables are always full whenever I come by. If they like it I love it. Like love, I guess good food makes u do some crazy things lol I'd like to give a gentle reminder that when handling foods employees should have on gloves. While waiting on our steamed items we saw staff grabbing battered fish and such with their bare hands. Yuck read more

Wow! Met Janet the hostess with the mostest! And Jennifer was a fabulous server! She recommended Dungeness crab 'all the way' and OMG the best crab I have ever eaten! Their shrimp and crab chowder was amazing! Shrimp cocktail was perfect - crisp and cold. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place! Freshest seafood I have ever eaten! read more

We miss going to the restaurant during the Covid 19 pandemic but we bought fresh flounder today to cook at home. It was fresh and beautiful. Not as good as when they cook it but great. read more

Anastasi Seafood - Flounder with oanko crumbs. - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania