Most people aren't aware that Harlem has a tradition of "Fish-n-Chips" I believe it started when…read moreBlack soldiers returned from Europe (The UK specifically) after WWII. There's always been a "Fish-n-Chip" joint with a line outside. You know it's the spot when you find policemen and other civil servants on that line too. "Famous" has been the spot for years now! My preference is their fried shrimp. I GUARANTEE you'll NEVER taste better fried shrimp in your life. Every time I go home to Harlem, I go to Famous!

Omg, stopped by yesterday after work but had to get off A train @ W. 145th St bc I live further up…read morein Inwood. I've been busy, & haven't been in 3yrs I told my friend I wanted some good fried fish & she reminded me of the Famous Fish Market so I went after work. What can I say, Great food , good friendly staff and best fish & shrimp in Manhattan. I didn't realize they have Catfish nuggets I'll try that next time, but I really go for the Fish & Chips w/ tartar sauce. Yum Yum! Also, you'll be supporting a Veteran owned business. I went for yrs but didn't know he was a Vet. Hoorah! I got there b4 the line began, but he warned most of the time it's a line there. Good Luck & Good Eats! Hahahaha! I highly recommend this spot!

I give a three star why because the fish and the shrimp is amazing it's very good season taste good…read moreno problem but the mac & cheese it tastes kinda old. It's no flavor and the cashier guy that was servicing me he had a little attitude he look like he don't wanna be there. It wasn't a long line when I came there That's a blessing, but would I ever go back there again? I don't know.

Loved it!!! Felt like I was eating in mom's kitchen... collard greens & smoothie was wonderful…read more.. -Shanelle

This was a take out order for fellow YELPER Stephanie's bridal shower. The order was for wings and…read morecatfish. Honestly it was top five wings and catfish I've ever had and I didn't need or order sauce. The food was fresh and everyone at the bridal seemed to enjoy it! The space was clean the staff was friendly. It was about twenty minutes we had to wait even though it was pre scheduled. The prices were really really reasonable

I ordered party wings and it was very very bad the food was stale I believe they had the food…read moresitting the wings weren't fresh at all every bite it tasted like the wings where sitting for a very very long period of time I still have the bad taste in my mouth I'm just hoping I don't get sick from eating the food

OVERALL/WHAT TO KNOW: -Cash only!!!…read more-Be ready to wait! About 20 minutes from when you order, more if they're busy. -Hard to beat this combo of prices, portions, and quality. -Take-out only. -Make sure to fill your own to-go cups of sauce. ARRIVAL: -I walk by all the time and often see lines down the block. -Very disappointed in myself that I never tried it until now. -Been there twice now in two weeks. FOOD/DRINK: -Great portions, they really heap on those sides. You can get 2 meals out of one dinner easily, specifically with the sides. The mains obviously vary. -I've had the fried tilapia, fried flounder, collared greens, mac and cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, cabbage, french fries, and broccoli. -My favs are the fries, mac and cheese, and collared greens, but it's all good. -Everything is well seasoned and tastes great. You might find it salty if you're not used to that. The cabbage was bordering too salty, but it still tasted great. -Some things are better than others. Broccoli is the only thing that was disappointing because it was super mushy from being steamed too long, but tbh the flavor was still grear. SERVICE: -Def on the slow side. Even when there was no line, it still took a while between ordering and receiving food. -Line also moves pretty slow sometimes. -Staff are chill and efficient. -There is a little sauce station with to-go cups at the pick up area. The tartar sauce and orange "boom boom" sauce are great. -They double bag stuff to prevent leakage, which is both helpful and necessary. ATMOSPHERE/LAYOUT: -No frills, straightforward local vibe. -No tables, just cash register to place orders and then small pick up counter. -There's a lot of signs up about their policies such as: cash only, no refunds only store credit, check your order before you leave to make sure it's correct. -They have a separate area inside with its own door, I think it's refrigerated and just for their raw fish sales or if you're picking things out for a seafood boil. SUGGESTIONS FOR BUSINESS: -Adding more descriptions to the menu would be helpful. For example: what's the difference between lobster fries and loaded lobster fries? What comes on the fish sandwich or is it just fish and bread? Does henny mac and cheese have Hennessy in it or is that just a name?

Visited last minute after an event and the food hit the SPOTTTT!…read more First things first, it's cash only. If you don't have cash there's an ATM on site. My friend and I split a fried catfish and shrimp platter which comes with two sides. We had to get the mac and yams. Food came out in about 20ish minutes and it was GOOD. There's no seating at this location. Everyone just grabbed to go but since we still had to take the train home we ate our plates outside. The catfish and shrimp was fried perfectly. The mac reminded me of my nana's, soooo good. Paired with the yams too? Yeah, I'll be back here soon!

Dropped in to get a fish sandwich and Baby, they were setting up for a party and I just joined in…read more The Vibe and the food, let me say EXCELLENT! If you're in the area drop on by and let them Know Corlis Renee sent you.

Everything was dope about this spot, from the live Dj, the drinks and the food was amazing. A very…read moremature crowd. It's was my type of situation.

Small neighborhood spot that's been around for years. Prices are reasonable, and the food is…read moreconsistently good. The fried options are a standout for me, and the broiled plates are just as solid. They also make a great sweet tea and lemonade mix. It's a very basic, primarily takeout setup with limited space. Everything is cooked fresh to be order, so while you wait, your clothes will likely pick up that fresh fried aroma. I normally wait outside. Service is prompt, friendly, and efficient.

This is a very popular spot and has been in the neighborhood for a very long time however, I found…read morethe food to have a more fast food vibe while tasty. Not sure I'd eat here often

This week, my family enjoyed the steamed vegetables and grilled seafood with baby octopus, red…read moresnapper, shrimp and scallops. The cooks were very attentive and got my order perfectly prepared. Everything was delicious--particularly the grilled seafood. The vegetables were perfectly steamed and very flavorful. WE WILL BE BACK

I must say, this place has a line of people waiting for food and it stayed busy. I was in Harlem…read moreand knew I wanted to get some seafood and a lot of it for a little price. I ordered a full-size lobster that was still alive in the tank that I was able to select, I picked out some cut up corn pieces and broccoli and was able to get that entire thing steamed and cooked for $40. I think that was a pretty good price for a full-size lobster. I paid $40 for a lobster tail in Atlanta alone. This was the whole thing. I will say the lobster itself was not the best flavor and texture. it was a little chewy like they overcooked it and I still had to add seasonings. The corn I think needed more time to cook. The best part was the broccoli. The broccoli being steamed in that melted butter was really my favorite part and again I'm a lobster lover. I think the reason they get 4 stars is because of the price that cannot be beat. I definitely will go back and try their crab legs. Can't go wrong with the crab legs.

I see why this restaurant has great reviews. The food and drinks were amazing. The Bronzino was the…read morebest I ever had. Omg it was absolutely incredible delicious. Words cannot describe how good it was. Please taste it for yourself. I promise you will not be disappointed. The drinks were just as good as the Bronzino. Service was great too. The bartender was very friendly and polite. Definitely a must visit if you're ever in NYC.

Came here on Thursday because, my friend said, they were having an anniversary party with passed…read moreo'dhourves. I made my way after work - it's very small with a full bar and limited seating inside but with seating outside. Older crowd but Dj was good. Thankfully a table was free and someone got me a chair. As I waited for my friend I ordered the Ginger martini, Dibi lamb, and Crusted Ahi tuna all on the Happy-hour menu from 5 to 8 I believe. The ginger martini was very good. I didn't care for the dibi lamb & the tuna was ok. My friend ordered the chicken tacos and wings; she recieved four wings which she said, was spicy and similar to buffalo wings- they were small and looked like baby wings lol. She said the tacos were good. We were given appetizers of beef empanadas mushroom fried balls, and vegetables rolls. The empanadas and mushroom balls were good. We didn't care for the vege rolls. I also tried the bissap drink and didn't care for it. All in all I would recommend. Service was lacking a little.

Sea and Sea is great, especially if you want to feed your family or a small group of friends. This…read moreis for all the seafood lovers and pescaterians. Tired of beef steaks, come get your fish steaks. The salmon looks great here. Everything looks great here. Walk in through the front doors and notice something? No fishy odor, just fresh fish. Let's cover the layout and ground rules. On your left, you have immediately the whole fish. Further back on your left, you have the fillets and steaks. All the usual suspects are here. All the way back on your left, you will find the various sized farm raised shrimp. Around that left corner, moving from left to right you will find the wild caught shrimp. In the middle at the back, is the register where you will eventually pay. Immediately below and in front of the register are the veggies: broccoli, carrots, corn, onions. To the right of the register in the back are the mussels, scallops, and clams. On the right as you walk in, there is one of the busiest counters with a guy steaming all your orders in a giant steamer behind the counter. Walk a little further toward the back on the right side is a guy who is busy frying fish and French fries, making fish sandwiches, and frying whatever whiting, catfish or shrimp you desire. Further back on your right toward the back is where you can obtain your crab legs and lobster. Given this was my first time, I am laying out the ground rules and procedures. Use the tongs everywhere to load your seafood in the steel bowls by the seafood on your left or in the middle of the store on a few tables. You take your bowl or bowls to the guy at the register in the back and pay for your items by weight and their various price rates. Most things are between $10-$20 per pound. Cash is King, but I believe they take Master and Visa, not American Express. Tell the guy how you want your seafood prepared: fried or steamed. He will slice your fillets and chop your corn, placing everything in a plastic basket if you want it steamed together or separately if you're going to fry certain things. He will give you a number for every basket and place the identical number in each basket for tracking. If you're frying, take that basket to the second station or counter on the right. If you're steaming, take your basket to the first station on your right as you enter. The guy at the steaming counter with liberally add the Old Bay, garlic and other seasonings to your seafood. If want low sodium, this is where you tell him to limit the salt. This is also in retrospect, when I would emphasize to the steaming guy not to overcook your seafood. Many of my people (African Americans) and from what I observe among the Latino community like everything cooked well: steaks medium well to well done, eggs scrambled hard, veggies cooked to death and seafood cooked well done. So this is the default expectation and the guy will steam to that degree. The cooking and steaming will continue on your way home, so I would in retrospect advise cutting the steam time by at least five minutes. Your shrimp will suffer the most from over steaming and this would likely apply to your lobster as well. Keep this is mind and let the guy at the steamer know you wish to limit the steam time. My overcooked shrimp is reflected in this rating, but there is more upside when I return. When the steaming is done or overdone, he will announce your number and bag your seafood. You can and should ask him to add laddles of melted butter to your bag of seafood. Tell him how many laddles of butter you want added to your bag(s). He will add more seasoning at this point as well if you ask him. He will twist the bag(s) closed and place them in a plastic container with rubber bands for the trip home. It's all so very delicious and I will return. Two fillets of catfish, two fillets of cod, about a dozen Tiger shrimp and at least a dozen large scallops with the veggies came to $71. I find this quite reasonable and it tastes so good. If you want your shrimp deveined, they have the ones with the shells taken off and deveined. Go home, crack a beer and devour! 3.8 stars!

Fresh seafood: grab the fish and veggies you want and they will steam with their sauce for you…read more There's also a fried menu. We tried both; some of the fried stuff was a bit too dry but overall yummy. Friendly service and a good experience. There's no place to eat inside so it's mainly a take out place.

Seafood boils are really more of an experience than anything else. Whether you're eating it alone…read moreor with a group, you kind of have to be ready to get down and dirty with it and that's exactly what I did. I popped into this spot because I was craving seafood and it happened to be happy hour so they had $7 drink specials which I definitely recommend. But to be real this is not really a cost effective meal. Seafood is just expensive right now and there is no way around that. I got a boil with mussels, potatoes, sausage, corn on the cob and two lobster tails and it came out to about $100 with drinks. The drinks were strong too. I was definitely wobbling out of there even after all that buttery food. Everything was tossed in their Cajun sauce on medium and my mouth was on fire in the best way. I honestly can't even imagine what hot would be like there. Also random but actually clutch they have a mouthwash station in the bathroom so you do not leave tasting like straight garlic and butter.

Spent my birthday dinner at Cap't Loui in NYC! I usually go to the Boston location so I had to try…read moreNY -- food was super fresh. Got Dungeness crab, shrimp, corn + more and that Captain's sauce was FULL of flavor. So happy I spent my birthday there -- love this spot back home in Boston and now in NY too!