Amazing store. We popped in for some fish, but came away with wine, cheese, and some other goodies. They have specialty items that are not found anywhere in Portland. This was like being in a bigger city! The cheese bar was open, and we were served a few delicious cheeses with full explanations. We of course ended up buying cheese to go with the wine we were not planning on purchasing. Then I found the wine, wow, what a selection. These are not the supermarket wines, these are excellent selections made by people that know what they are buying. Something unique, delicious, and bold. I loved it. It was pricey, but the service was excellent (until we went to the fish counter - maybe a bad day?). But everyone else in the store was very helpful, kind, and were smiling. The prices were a bit high, but the location is pretty, well organized, clean, and again - very helpful staff. read more

Browne Trading Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Portland, Maine

Only purchased the smoked salmon, but it is exceptional. They sell fresh fish and clams and oysters. Great location in Old Port. Prices are fair for the high quality. read more

Amazing selection of fresh fish, frozen specialty proteins (like way steak), huge wine selections and cheese. George and staff very pleasant and accommodating. A nice find. Will return. read more

Browne Trading Market - Uni - Seafood Markets Near Me - Portland, Maine

Buy the Maple Smoked Salmon, it is incredible. Samples of various products are provided every day. Makes it fun and helps you make the best purchasing decision. Service is stellar. Ambiance- great variety of fresh and smoked seafood, wine, unique products read more

Browne Trading Market - Salmon, maple and hot-smoked - Seafood Markets Near Me - Portland, Maine

This place is GREAT! Awesome caviar selection I mean next level. Fresh fish and seafood as well and a ton of tinned and canned seafood, really nice wide variety of cheeses and salumies and snacks. Looked like a really nice wine selection but have to be honest never made it past the caviar menu. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff! Great at offering suggestions, explaining and educating on what you want or looking for or just looking to try something new. Great location, easy access and plenty of parking. They have online shopping and will ship! This is THE place for all your seafood options for special occasions or just a Tuesday snack! It's literally our last stop on way home from Portland. read more

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I love this market for hard-to-find bougie treats that take me back to grocery shopping in various EU counties. There is also a nice selection of local craft concoctions like jams and hot sauces, and a great selection of wines at various price points. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the sticker shock. Some of the items you can definitely get cheaper elsewhere (at Hannaford even!), and buying a few items will definitely set you back a few $$, but if you you feel like treating yourself, getting a unique hostess gift, or have a lot of disposable income, go for it! read more

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Nicest market we went to in Maine. The fish quality was far superior to anything we saw in the area besides Harbor Fish Market. The staff was outstanding at picking up the best quality fish for the day. The wine selection and pricing was also outstanding. We elected to cook one night for dinner with everything fresh from this place and everything was extremely fresh and flavorful. read more

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Such a fun store. They have a huge selection of wine and tin fish. There were yummy free samples there as well. We got some pasta and the staff was very knowledgeable about the question i had. Definitely check this place out. read more

Very smelly store! Staff was preoccupied to greet and help us. Didn't end up purchasing anything.

Amazing experience. Great wine and cheese selection. Younger red head extremely helpful and had great insight. Even got us some plastic wine cups for the sailboat excursion we were heading on. Will most definitely be back, highly recommend. read more

Browne Trading Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Portland, Maine

The pinnacle of fresh and unique seafood. Not many places can you find Dover sole or massive Diver scallops. Haven't been in a few years but it's always a pleasure to browse the specialty products too. They supply MANY of the finest restaurants in NYC with seafood. 5 stars !! read more

There was lots of cheese, crackers, chips, and fish, apparently. The fish smell in the store was soooooo strong that even if you were not near that area, some of us had to wait outside. read more

I've bought caviar from them before and was quite pleased. This order included Kaluga Malossol Caviar, Hackleback Caviar, Whitefish Roe and Salmon Roe. My previous orders was excellent. This time, all 4 were so-so. To compare their Whitefish and Salmon Roe, I had some tobiko I bought which was leaps and bounds superior. I also had some Salmon Roe that had been frozen for 2 years. I wasn't expecting much from that frozen roe, but other than being saltier, but it was slightly better Brown Trading's. Tonight, I opened Brown's salmon roe to finish it off and was surprised to see a whitish film. What? It hasn't been opened that long. Taste was definitely off. Imagine my surprise when I looked the back label and saw the Salmon Roe Brown Trading shipped me was dated 04/03/22... $32 for 2 oz dated 04/03/22? read more

Browne Trading Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Portland, Maine

If you're into gourmet packaged seafood and other quality packaged goods, Browne Trading on Commercial St is your stop. They have Domestic and International caviar, Roes, packaged, Marinated anchovies, sardines and more items. Not to mention prime cuts of fish fillet, Smoked Salmon, etc. The brick space is impressive, with high ceilings and pipes. And, which we didn't venture, there's an upstairs wine selection. We'd gotten a wonderful Baguette from a bakery not far off and crackers elsewhere- so only needed a few things to savor and hold us off for a bit. Hubs reached for the Crème Fraîche, I picked a sublime Truffle Butter and both decided on a modest, $38 ounce of domestic Caviar (which we later found out that Harbor Fish Market has the SAME exact domestic kind for $17.99). We enjoyed our light nosh in our hotel room along with Marinated Sardines and the rest of the goods we purchased with our Banshee Sonoma Chardonnay we brought from home. If you're looking to impress with a few things, Browne might be for you for some items. For other items, keep your eyes open elsewhere. read more

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I was Brown's contact with United Cargo before retiring. We worked well together making sure Brown's cargo received the treatment they desirved. Seafood was a high priority with me so I would contact Brown daily to make sure I had all shipments accounted for. Cindy was my contact with Brown. It was a pleasure working with her. Those were the good ole days read more

We are huge fans of Browne Trading Market. We've gone a couple of times and have been very impressed with the whole store. From their huge wine selection (takes up about half the store!) to their fresh fish and other local goodies, this place has it all. First of all, their layout. I love the layout of the store, with fresh seafood being on one side, local goods on another side, and the wines at the top section of the store. They are always fully staffed and have plenty of attentive and friendly people ready to help you. The fish at Browne Trading Market is always fresh, and their variety is quite impressive. I've been comparing prices and they do seem to be a bit more expensive than other nearby seafood stores, but not by much. Besides seafood, it's worth mentioning that they offer local (and international) goodies like cocktail mixers, spreads, and even pastas. There's something for everyone here. read more

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Browne has everything a young gal in need of a wine and cheese night (or Diane Keaton in Something's Gotta Give) could ever want. Their selection of cheeses, wines, tinned fish, and other delicacies is truly top notch. I've tried brie-esque cheeses, sardines in tomato sauce, and even salmon roe, and all have been delicious and so worth the splurge. The interior reminds me of a medieval market in the town square (maybe one surrounded by half-timbered cottages) in the best way possible; it gives an old-timey, cozy, and intimate feel. The space is small but their selection is mighty, and speaks to their elevated taste! Perfect for crafting charcuterie boards, or a quick housewarming gift, Browne Trading Market has it all! read more

The "Soup Nazi" from "Seinfeld" has some serious competition here, not in personality, but certainly in quality. This place is outstanding!!!!! Although many varieties, cuts, and creative creations of fish preparations - fennel salt, for example - are offered in addition to wine and cheese, the daily homemade soups are out of this world incredible with robust palate pleasing flavors and generous amounts of seafood, etc. A cup of soup was just $5, and a bowl $9. This is a definite must on any foodie tour, so get in here before we both starve. More soup for you! Come back, everyday! read more

Browne Trading Market - Soup menu - changes frequently - Seafood Markets Near Me - Portland, Maine

Ouch, how I wanted to love this store, and how I hate to write 1 star reviews. Looked like great and unusual seafood, lots of gourmet food and a huge wine selection. While were visiting Portland for the day, we had a cooler and suddenly were considering buying up all the fixings for a great dinner. I noticed that they carried two ports which I enjoy, a Ramos Pinto 10 and 20 year port. The proprietor asked if I had questions, and we engaged in some discussion of the various ports they offered. I opted for a bottle of the RP20, which was marked as I recall around $59 with a sticker on the bottle. That's when things went downhill. When I got to the register, it rang up for more than $100. At that point, the phone rang and the proprietor took the call and engaged in a very long conversation. Clearly this client was more important than my purchase, and especially with a bottle that was scanning for a different price. Eventually the call ended, and the bottom line is that he would not honor the price on the bottle. I know I have purchased this wine at the $59 price point before, and in looking online I can have it delivered for $69. The proprietor claimed that the bottle cost more than the sticker price. The $100 price point is absurd, and not honoring the price on the bottle is just wrong. We left with nothing and I don't think I will return. I respect that small businesses have to watch their expenses, but treating a customer rudely by taking an extended phone call made it clear that I was not a valued potential customer. Not honoring a price on the label, well that is just bad form. Hopefully the person on the phone will continue to patronize them. Avoid read more

We never heard of this place before the pandemic, and now that we discovered it I don't think we will ever stop ordering from it. The quality of the fish is amazing, and I love their selection of premium sushi fish, granted that their selection changes seasonally and quickly, so I had to watch their site for a month before finally hitting the buy button when the selection was right. Here's a run down: - bluefin tuna - probably our favorite item out of everything, so fatty, so flavorful, so delicious. Frankly from the site description I thought we were getting ling tuna, but I don't mind either way. - True yellowtail - I think this is otherwise known as amberjack. I thought it would arrive filleted and scanned, but it came with the skin and some bones. So after ambitiously watching a Morimoto video, I attempted to skim my own fish and it worked out OK (Not great). Not wanting to waste anything I put the skin and bones into soup, and it came out insanely rich and flavorful and Jell-O like Full of collagen. The fish made into sashimi was good, but the tofu soup I made out of the fish leftovers was even better. - Hokkaido scallops - enormously large (8 to a pound) but not as sweet as the ones I had in Japan, nor as sweet as the fresh ones from Maine. I'll probably stick with Maine scallops next time. - peekytoe crab - flavorful, but not as sweet as I thought it would be. I might try they are other lump crab next time. -monkfish - huge 2 pound package, which I suspect weighs more than 2 pounds, but we haven't dug into this one yet. And there you have it, $300 worth of seafood. Totally worth it in my opinion, we got it for a combination of a few celebrations (new job, lunar new year, Valentine's) but even after all that eating we still have a bit in the freezer, and will probably take another month or two to get through. Definitely premium quality, and we look forward to what's available when we finish our fish! (As long as they still have blue fin and true yellowtail lol... I need my tofu soup and Toro) read more

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This place is fabulous. You want to get your fish, cheese, and incredible bread here. I can't speak for the wine as a non-drinker, but all the goods and service is super high quality. Highly recommend. read more

Cute place to visit for a very beautiful and curated selection of dairy, meats, wines and seafood! Great customer service! read more

I heard about this company through a friend of a friend, Eric Ripert. I'm surprise of the quality of the product they sent me!!! A smelly and beat salmon, And to add , Rachel lapp told me is was good to eat it sushi style!!!! Thats the problem when companies get fishi !! read more

Browne Trading Market - Is this restaurant sushi quality? I don't think so!!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Portland, Maine

Did not get food, but the sommelier or equivalent that was in the wine section was incredibly helpful and pleasant. Fish market on the main floor had some fine looking sea critters in addition to sauces, seasonings and drinks of all varieties. Cool spot that I will go back to. read more

Chefs' paradise. Very nice high quality ingredient, they supply the Belgian Royal Caviar and many others. We checked out the retail store it has many nice products I tried out some probiotic hot sauces and then the delicious cheese like the petit basque. I bought a bottle of black garlic molasses a bit costly bit interesting flavor. Also bought a few cans of smoked oysters and octopus. Very nice store!! read more

Cool little market where you can find great tinned fish. Not for everyone but thought the selection was absolutely massive. Great if you like smoked fish as well. They've also got wines/liquors in the back room. read more

Excellent wine service and one of a kind fresh seafood market. Staff is engaged and knowledgeable. read more

Sadly I must agree with the numerous 1 star reviews citing poor customer service with an arrogant attitude. An unknown beneficiary sent us a gift salmon through this company--it arrived with no indication of who sent it, and in a box that was not marked "perishable" as food products are universally required to be shipped. When I contacted customer service to find out who sent us the gift and to comment on the insufficient packing, I received a snarky response that "temperature sensitive" is the same as "perishable," and no assistance with identifying the gift giver so we can thank them. Cross this business off your list of holiday gift suppliers! read more

My wife loves fresh Dover Sole and so my daughter ordered 2 fresh, WHOLE Dover sole to be shipped to our home in Florida. It arrived one day prior, still cold but a little smelly. When I unwrapped it I had 4 sole fillets that were previously frozen and had a strong freezer smell. The invoice was for 32 oz. but we only received 25 oz. of product. My daughter complained and was offered a new shipment or Money back. I wanted it specifically whole so I could make sole Meuniere, nothing better then a fresh sole. Mayor disappointment. read more

Fresh fresh fresh. If you want luxurious seafood this is the place to go. From the caviar to the king salmon we just love this place. They also have a large wine selection. It's quality seafood and expensive but it's definitely worth it. Try the salmon collars! read more

When craving for seafood, I just come here. As it comes to lobsters, mussels & scallops, you barely need any cooking skills - just steam or sear them would be good enough, let alone my fav food in the world oysters, caviar and uni/sea urchin, you can just have them RAW (well, these three are already a blast Royal Party combination, you only need some oyster shucking strength and a good knife though). Plus, the decor and the market itself is good spot to wander around, very clean and modern design, no crazy fishy flavor in the house. Here is my favorite seafood market on east coast. After my visiting here, I became a patron for their online shopping. You can def buy online, and they provide next day shipping =) Best choice if you wanna some fancy meal, especially for holiday season. read more

I am specifically writing in response to an order I made last week for 2 pounds of gooseneck barnacles. They are a very rare - and delicious - type of seafood, and very expensive - with shipping included from Maine to anywhere in the US the cost totals $150. I had enjoyed this rare treat a few years ago back east, I am believe it was from a different seafood importer. When I received the overnight shipment I did note that the vast majority of the individual barnacles were 1/4 to 1/8 inch in length...which was far shorter than the one to two inch barnacles that I'd had previously. After carefully cleaning them, blanching them (as instructed) and then removing the edible part from the shell we ended up with less than 4 ounces of seafood. That essentially works out to a net yield of $600 a pound. Based on my former experience with this item, and also looking at what was online for this dish, I felt...and still do...that 4 ounces was way too little for the price paid by at least a factor of 3 or 4 times what we had. At the least there should have been 8 to 12 ounces of meat, but what they were selling were almost exclusively barnacles that were all shell and barely any seafood. I called them up, expressed my unhappiness and I did ask if this was what they usually see from the product that they sell. They told me yes, it was, and I suggested that they really should mention this net yield in their advertising the product online. I was told that won't happen. Hence this very bad review. I'd give them no stars if I could. read more

Good......gaaawd how I love this place. We stopped in recently as we were walking and exploring the streets of Portland. What a great find this is! The location is near the water, farther back from all the main hustle and bustle. When I first walked in, I noticed that it was on the smaller side but when I realized how amazing all their products were I understood. No need for a huge selection of mediocre when you can have a smaller selection of heaven. I want to eat everything in here. The cheese selection is small but extremely good. There was one cheese in particular, I wish I could remember the name of it but it was rolled in flowers on the outside, that was unlike any cheese I've ever had. Sweet, buttery, earthy, musky. Just amazing. They also have a blue that is yellow gold in color. We bought 4 different kinds and all were exceptional. They also had the best smoked salmon I've ever had, and that my friends, is no exaggeration. My sister, who is new to eating meat and seafood, had never tried smoked salmon. She ate a sample they had and said she will now travel from NH to Portland to get it and I agree! Wish they could ship it to me in Florida. It was not as fishy as smoked salmon usually is and was buttery, melt in your mouth good. Super delicate. They also have a really good caviar and wine selection. If I lived in Portland I would be here every day. If you love the finer and more delicious things in life, visit this market! You wont be disappointed. read more

My husband and I were enjoying a day off; spending our time and money locally. We've never been inside Browne Trading, but I have long wanted to check out their offerings. We found an excellent selection of wine, interesting spice combinations, some standard canned/preserved items, but the seafood looked amazing. We decided to take home some oysters and scallops. I guess the employee waiting on us didn't like the way I said scallops. He corrected me, whatever. I grew up in New England, sorry I don't meet your standards. Then he was snarky when I asked if they offered ice, because we were traveling to Southern Maine. Overall his demeanor was $itchy. We didn't spend a lot of money, and we wouldn't be regular customers anyway, but we won't be back. Go ahead and join them if you don't mind being treated rudely. The smoked salmon looked amazing! read more

We got sick eating bluefin tuna and hiramasa. We contacted the customer service and were told that they are not responsible as fish appeared/smelled fresh. viral and bacterial contamination (salmonella, staph,etc.) do not "spoil" food... but still can make people sick. Things can happen, I get it, but denying responsibilities is not the best practice read more

They have a good selection of fish. Store was very nice and clean. A bit pricey and looks to be top quality. Definitely a return visit in the future. read more

Their fantastic caviar takes second fiddle to their even better customer service! My package, ordered on Thursday for Friday delivery, was delayed by UPS (the caviar would not have fared well with the delay). The staff intervened and in less than 30 minutes after contacting them, UPS informed me that delivery would, in fact, occur on the originally scheduled day. The caviar was a birthday gift for a loved one, so I'm truly appreciative of the effort Browne Trading Company made to ensure a smooth experience. They are my official caviar vendor now! read more

I realize most of the reviews are positive, but my experience was among the worst of any online shopping experience I've ever had. I ordered almost $400 worth of seafood, including caviar, salmon and frozen shrimp and scallops. Order placed on Wednesday, for Friday morning delivery (in time for my fiancés birthday on Sunday). No delivery Friday morning. UPS says it will be here Friday evening. Ok. Late Friday afternoon, UPS says no delivery until TUESDAY morning. I call UPS to explain that the fish will be spoiled by then. I contact Browne as well. No response. Tuesday morning, Browne responds, says they will reship the entire order of next morning delivery. (Tuesday afternoon, UPS FINALLY delivers and everything is warm and smells of what it now is -- spoiled fish so we have to throw it out, such a waste.) Wednesday morning, no delivery. UPS says it will be there that afternoon. Does not arrive until almost 6pm that night, over 7 hours late. Everything is cool but nothing cold and everything defrosted. AND Browne did not ship 1/3 of my order, 2 pounds of shrimp missing as well as 2 pounds of scallops. Contact Browne again and they offer to resend for the THIRD time, my missing items. I tell them no, just cancel and refund me, please.I mean, I can understand a UPS screwup. Once. But twice? No thanks. Why risk it? And here is where it goes from bad to worse. The Browne rep refuses to issue ANY refund, even for the missing items, or for the fish that should have arrived frozen which I now have to race to use because you cannot re-freeze previously frozen fish. The rep says no, it can be refrozen and its SUPPOSED to thaw during shipping, that a 7 hour delay is "normal". I tell her obviously that's not normal or they would not ship for early morning delivery in the first place. This company has a delivery problem, a fulfillment problem and now a customer service problem. Can't recommend them. read more

MADE ME SICK!!! 2 orders from them and both have arrived expired. The first one was UPS's fault and Brown refunded me. This last one was Brown's fault, sending out a couple of days old products. I just wrote them an email...if they remedy the situation, I am happy to edit the review. 0 for 2 on $130 orders of uni. read more

Used to love this place - I went recently for the first time since they re-opened and the service has dropped tremendously. Took 25 minutes to get fish cut for us. Not sure what's going on but would be helpful to make sure employees are skilled in servicing customers at a faster rate and more knowledgeable about fish in general... for such a high quality place, the people working there should be of equal caliber. Disappointed... read more