If I could give this place 6 stars I would! Absolutely blown away by the kindness of the owner Michael and the seafood itself was fresh as could be! Will definitely be coming back! read more

This establishment always has the freshest seafood and the manager is always willing to assist you with your needs. Not many places will cook your crab purchase. They will - with or without seasoning. So glad he has stayed in the neighborhood all these years. read more

I moved to Somerset a few years back, and saw Archar Seafood was located on Hamilton ave. Always wanting to support local small business I stopped in and much to my delight they had an amazingly fresh selection of seafood. My favorites are whitening in the summer time, as well as fresh scallops, and shrimp. I am now a regular and haven't had a bad experience in almost 4 years. read more

Walked in after reading all the good reviews, ordered fresh oysters, no price listed, told me $18.99 asked for 2 doz, but became $25.99 per doz if I wanted shells opened, canceled my order immediately, I don't remember ever paid for a doz oysters eat in at a restaurant for that price, then the owner told me they have blue crabs, hiding in the back, gave me half dozen in the brown bag, would not let me see it, just picked one & showed me one, thought was an ok size, but when I went back, the one he showed me was the only normal size, the rest is so tiny w/ full of sand, maybe because I cancelcd my order w oysters, gave me ones ready to throw away, I got the message, will never go back again, beware of what you purchase. Felt like I was cheated, Don't even worth a star. read more

Archar has the best and freshest seafood in town. Truly appreciate the efforts made to keep the staff and customers safe.

Who knew you could have so much fun at a fish market?! Mike, the owner, is not only friendly, funny, personable, and eager to help, he's so passionate about his profession and making sure his customers are more than satisfied upon leaving. There is a wide selection of sushi grade fish and fresh seafood! We just had the most amazing homemade sushi, thanks to Mike's helpful hints and the freshest and tastiest fish I've ever had! We will definitely be getting our fish from here from now on! The best! read more

Was looking for a local fish market that had nice clean seafood, particularly female blue crabs and crab legs. Came across Archar's and SO glad I stumbled upon them! Always great customer service and great seafood!! Even during the pandemic, which is when I found them, they were very serious and impeccable in regard to the social distancing measures. They take great pride in their business! Will always be back! read more

I walked in as a first-time customer and I was welcomed as if I was going for 30 years. My order was beautiful and it was ready and packed for a long commute Unfortunately I don't live near here because I would come often. highly recommend read more

What a gem of a place! I needed oysters for a dish I was making, and Michael really helped me understand the recipe and prepare the oysters accordingly. And, when I said I loved shrimp with heads still on them, he threw in a few for free on top of my order. Highly recommend this place--amazing customer service and seafood! read more

Great choice for fresh fish!!!! Mike, the owner, helped me select the perfect fish for dinner. The place is clean, does not smell and has a great selection of fresh fish. Stop by you won't be disappointed. read more

Archar is the absolute best place in Central New Jersey for fresh seafood. We get a pair of fresh lobsters every month to eat with champagne, homemade French Fries, and a Caesar Salad - no better meal can be had on this planet, in this lifetime! That is, except for the 2 dozen freshly shucked oysters we had this week to celebrate our 42nd wedding anniversary. Mike knows everything there is to know about seafood, personally finds the best there is every day and in the early hours on the morning, and purchases it on a daily basis. Michelle provides cheerful help at the register and the guys in the back are the best - no one works harder! We live about 5 miles from Archar, and there are a bunch of alternatives in the vicinity, but no one even comes close to delivering what Archar does-every day, day in and day out! read more

Archar is a real gem and always has the very freshest seafood. All restaurant quality, as that is their primary clientele. Call a day in advance and Mike (who is amazing and knowledgeable) will be sure to pick it up on his daily run into NYC. The staff is very friendly. So glad to finally have a great source for seafood just 10 min from home. read more

This is the Best fresh seafood market in Somerset. Very clean and a large variety of different types of seafood. The owner Mike and staff are very nice and pleasant. It's a great place to go for fresh seafood, I recently moved to Somerset. I am glad I don't have to travel back to Roselle Seafood for fresh seafood I am used to enjoying. "Archar Seafood is "The Best"! read more

Super friendly owners. Fresh seafood always, and so much to choose from. Prices are higher than grocery store but you get what you pay for

The owner was super friendly and generous with his portions. Very knowledgeable and excellent sushi fish. Will definitely be coming here from now on! read more

I will never purchase seafood from anywhere other than Archar. As busy as they are, the people there are funny, jovial and make the experience stress free. Archar offers the freshest seafood I can find! They came up short on a part of my order and replaced it with a higher grade item. Their customer service is out of this world! read more

This place is top notch! I always pick something up if I am in the area.; Blue crabs today.... outstanding!

Overpriced seafood with a owner very eager to please you with an over the top, salesmenlike, almost manic personality. I had called ahead to see if they had Chilean Sea Bass, the owner downplayed my choice, said they didn't carry it but could offer a great substitute in Black Bass. We went with his choice. The price for the bass was by the pound and I had purchased just filets but was charged for the whole fish even though I didn't want to take the remaining carcass. When questioned about why he would charge me for the whole fish when I was just taking the filets he just said that was how he did business but if I wasn't happy he would give it to me for free....what? I didn't want to do that just not pay for the whole fish. So I agreed to pay his price for the whole fish and he took a minimal amount off but still paid $45 for 4 small filets. Yes, fresh fish but at what cost?....and no Black Bass isn't a good substitute for Chilean Sea Bass. Odd, kind of bait and switch experience....no pun intended. Don't think I will be back. read more

Talk about your diamond in the rough! Found this place through yelp and boy am I glad! Mike is passionate about the quality and gives awesome service! He's also very generous!! Can't get crabs like that anywhere and they rival LP Steamers who had the best I've ever had. Just incredible! His seasoning is awesome and he cooked them up for us fresh to order! No butter needed. All around an awesome experience and I will be back when I visit the Northeast! read more

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Stopped there for the first time last Saturday 8/1/2020. Met Mike, amazing customer service. Wanted a piece of salmon fillet. That I could freeze. So that it would be on hand. He cut me a fillet right from a fish. Cooked a couple of portions that night. Absolutely amazing. Froze the rest. Took out a couple of portions during the week. Again amazing. Best fish that I have ever had!!!! So fresh, even after being frozen!!! read more

Mike, the owner of Archar is a really nice guy. He's very friendly and knows his customers orders by heart. I stayed away for a few months due to COVID but when I called, he knew just what I wanted. Archar has a great selection of fish and it's always fresh. You can't go wrong here. read more

First time here and it was great. The guys were very friendly and helpful in figuring out the quantity of seafood we needed for a dinner party. They have a good selection, too. read more

Happy with the seafood quality and staff's service. Frank was friendly and really helpful.

Great fresh seafood and exceptional service. Owner Mike is very friendly and knowledgeable about fish .

I had a great experience at Archar Seafood this weekend. I ordered sushi grade tuna and salmon and was not disappointed! (I also got some scallops while I was there which were amazing!). The owner explained how to store and cut the fish which was really helpful. Everything was super fresh and very flavorful. Will definitely be returning! read more

Amazing service and product! Mike is an expert and was accommodating to a last minute order. Best Blue crabs in NJ. Bought some to a cookout and everyone said I should've bought more! Mike thanks for everything; next time I want crabs I will return. Can't wait to get a dozen of jumbo !! read more

I went to Archar Seafood to get king crab one year ago right before I moved out of town with my fiancé. Mike boiled the crab for us, and while we were waiting he gave us sushi grade clams and scallops to try. They were so fresh and tasted so good. Even as a sushi eater, I was scared to try out raw scallops but it was the best scallops I ever had in my life. When we brought the crab home and tasted it, we understood why it was quite pricey compared to other crab. The king crab had full of flavor and yet so fresh. Sometimes I get sick of crab if I eat it too much, but this was just so good that I can eat it forever. So sad that we are no longer in the area but this Memorial Day reminds me of this awesome place. read more

Super fresh, good prices. Staff and owner were very friendly and patient. I ordered 2lbs scallops and 1lb of snow crab legs. I will likely never buy seafood from a grocery store again! Would have loved if they were able to season and steam the crab legs but I managed. Will definitely return to Archar read more

What a great place! We are new to the area and at the last minute decided we wanted some fresh shrimp. I found this place on yelp and saw the reviews and wanted to check it out. I came in 30 minute before they closed. I was instantly greeted by the owner, Michael. Super nice guy that obviously cares about his customers and his business. They have a great selection of fresh fish, and seafood. I should have called ahead to get de-veined fresh shrimp but now I'll know for next time. Michael gave me a handful of fresh scallops for free and let me know that they would happy to get me some fresh deveined shrimp any time. I bought a two pound bag of frozen shrimp but after those are gone, I'll definitely be back for the fresh stuff! Check his place out, you won't be disappointed:) read more

Went here for the first time this past Saturday. The crab and clams that we picked up were super fresh and delicious. The entire staff was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back soon! read more

I think I've passed by this place endless times, always thinking I wanted to try it...finally the day came when I was going to cook a Singaporean shrimp dish and wanted top quality giant prawns...I headed to Archar. This is a hidden gem. I spoke with the owner for quite a while, and got my perfect prawns. He also had so many varieties of fish and shellfish, all brought in fresh. They go the the fish market every day - if you want something in particular, you can call and they will bring it in for you in one or two days maximum. Their lobsters are top quality and very affordable compared to the food stores. Highly recommend this place! read more

Don't let the storefront put you off. This place has very fresh seafood, fresher than the supermarket because they buy from here! Mike & his team really know their fish. I've been a customer for over 10 years. read more

Happy camper after my visit to Archers Couldn't help but leave with a smile . MikE has phenomenal customer service !!' Can't wait to get home & eat !! read more

I wouldn't have noticed this place if someone hadn't told me about it. I'm glad I went! They have a good selection and the owner really knows what he's talking about. He chatted us up and even gave us a recipe for the mussels we bought. One of my favorite places in N.B. read more

Retail fish market stuck in a nondescript storefront on Hamilton Street but a nice selection of fish - available whole or filleted. The owner is very knowledgeable. The store has a wholesale business which sells to restaurants and hotels so they do a big volume and the fish is always very fresh. read more

Very impressed by the staff and food. Seafood was amazing. I placed 2 orders. 1st order was raw seafood (Clams and mussels) 2nd order was steamed and seasoned ( Shrimp and crabs). Seasoning was amazing !!! Waited about 20 minutes in total, not at all bad when they had about 7 other orders. Will definitely visit again. I cant remember his name but I believe he is the owner, well he is such a gentleman. He carried my order to my car cause I am (very visibly) pregnant. I actually tried to refuse because he walks with a limp but he wouldnt take no for an answer. Love it!! More men should take notice!! Overall, I would definitely recommend this store. Spoke with some of the other patrons while I waited... most ppl have been coming to this store for years. Nice! read more

This is officially my new Seafood to go spot. I just left this place and racked up oh Giant snow crab legs, steamed blue crabs, fresh wild caught shrimp. They Taste soo good and wild caught salmon. Everyone there is very friendly and go beyond and above to please. The seafood is great and I found a nice Diamond in a ruff ! Definitely will be back . read more

This place is the best! I've been going here since I was a child. They're the only place in the central nj area that offer blue claw crabs year round! I'm in love! read more

I deal with Mike and his staff on a weekly basis. I purchase fish for a dining service. Mike has an excellent knowledge of fish and will go above and beyond to get you want you want or need. I will only deal with Archar read more

Ordered a half bushel of steamed crabs with mild spice and some raw sole--crabs were perfectly cooked for our pick up time, well packaged in a lined planter-style bucket that's terrific for bringing to parties (a nicer alternative to large paper bags, if you care about those things), and everything was downright fresh and delicious!!! Fran and Michael are the most nicest and knowledgeable fishmongers around; I must've called Fran to change my order at least four times within ten minutes, and he was extremely patient and kind all the while. Michael was very helpful, honest and forthcoming in sharing his opinion and expertise. Overall, this place offers high quality seafood backed by excellent, attentive service. Yeah, we'll be back for sure!! read more