This is one of those spaces where looks can be deceiving. However hands down one of the best fish markets I've been to. The ladies working here, very quick service. Be on your toes about what you'd like though. They don't do 1/2 lb of anything as well. You can order fish to go or have it cooked on sight. So we had 1lb of croaker cleaned and fried. 1 lb of large shrimp cleaned, deveined and fried. An order of fried okra and fries. The fish and shrimp were seasoned and fried to perfection. We sat and ate the food in the car! read more

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Poor customer service. I arrived 20 minutes before closing. I entered the market, and there were two other individuals already inside waiting to be served. Finally, we were all refused service because the associate said they were closed. The open sign was still on, and according to the hours sign, they are open until 6 pm on Wednesdays. The two individuals already inside said they were waiting to be serviced and were not told the market was closed. The owner was not at the market, so there was no explanation for allowing the customer in while it was closed. If they were closed, the open Sign should have been off and the entrance locked. read more

Customer service is rude they speak Spanish and mad you can't understand them. The manager is unprofessional speaking to me with her back turned. read more

The customer service here is terrible!! I called in an order and they sold out of the item by the time I got there. No one offered an apology or alternative and the cashier literally started yelling when I explained that I called in advance and couldn't believe they were out. They should have communicated better initially. read more

Wonderful selection of fresh seafood. Their staff is very helpful and pleasant. When I went, I was looking for oysters. Literally no grocery store that I went into had them. Not even Super G. I finally did an online search for seafood places and came across Central Fish Market. It is definitely out of the way and don't blink or you'll drive right by it. It's not a huge place. However, there's no denying the quality of the seafood. The oysters were shucked and super fresh. They were absolutely beautiful, large gulf oysters. It made me a little homesick for the Gulf, but only a little. I can't wait to go back and see what else they have to offer. read more

I'm originally from the North, so I consider myself a professional judge of yummy blue crabs. And Central did not disappoint. I had a dozen large blue crabs, and they were cooked to perfection.. My card was double-charged by mistake, and the owner called me the following business day, as promised, to make sure I received my money back. I love the crabs and the service. I will be back and continue to go all summer long! read more

I went here bc I wanted to cook some fresh fish. There is a small parking lot in the back. This place is small. But it has what you need. They had a variety of fresh fish such as perch, whiting, flounder. They had shrimp, scallops, and oysters. I ordered by how many pieces I wanted. I just wanted 4 scallops and a few pieces of fish. They had a variety of seasonings, breading and oils on the wall. They also had tartar sauces, remoulade, and cocktails sauces. If you are looking to get some fresh seafood items instead of going to the grocery store check this place out. The staff was nice. I was asking her suggestions on a few items and she was helpful. When I ordered my fish the staff asked me if I wanted my fish cooked. I denied, but it's nice to know that it's an option. This place isn't that big of you want some fresh seafood check this place out. read more

Central Fish Market - Seafood display - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Very clean, organized, and great customer service. I was also, impressed with the selection.

First time visiting and I will be back. They are fast and efficient. I was nervous considering some reviews said the staff was rude but they aren't, they're just busy and constantly having to move. read more

Best live blue crabs in charlotte. Best service around.The owner is very nice and she will give you the best.The place is also nice. read more

Central Fish Market - Look at the size - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Terrible service, racially biased service, and prices are too high...higher than Harris Teeter or Super G Mart. Sometimes the fish are frozen....increasing the weight. read more

Best blue crabs!! Thank u Jenny for all your help. Your customer service was above and beyond. We will be back! read more

Central Fish Market - two children eating crab - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I cannot believe what I experienced today, (12/14/24) at Central Fish Market! I've been a long-time customer of theirs so I am truly shocked by this experience. A Latina woman walked in 'after' I did waiting to be helped. There were only 2 women workers in the front and they were both cleaning fish. The short, chubby Latina woman started talking Spanish to the lady that came in 'after' I did and started getting her some shrimp. This bothered me that she decided to help someone that came in after I did but I let it go and did not say a word about the blatant disrespect. After she gave the woman her shrimp, she looked at me with a nasty smirk and turned around and started back cleaning the fish without saying a word to me! Everyone in the market was in disbelief at what she just did! I just walked out. Before I drove off, I called into the market and asked if a manager was on duty. The same rude woman answered the phone and told me NO and hung up on me! I called right back and asked her why she hung up on me and she stated because I asked for a manager and she told me one wasn't there, as if that was an acceptable reason to hang up on someone. The type of unprofessional and rude behavior this woman has is totally unacceptable and she should not be allowed to interact with any customers. Management should really think about how many customers she has ran off. She does not represent your business well at all and you should really think hard about keeping her on as a part of your team. read more

Totally recommend this place if you guys don't feel like frying your fish at your house and stinky it up, just go there ask for the fish you preferred they will cook for you! read more

Central Fish Market - Tilapia fried - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of the cleanest smelling fish house I been into in a while, definitely some of the freshest fish I brought in a long time.

this place is awesome! julie & her staff are 100% legit!!! i do not shop anywhere else in charlotte for the colossal crab legs & black bass baby !!! read more

Excellent fresh fish and seafood. I love getting my food from this place. They're very friendly and knowledgeable about their product.

Went here looking for some king crab legs. The place was clean. It smells like a fish market nothing more nothing less. Parking is interesting as their parking lot is tiny but there is a larger parking lot next to them so that's better. The service was fast. They do let you see the seafood before you purchase it. I didn't get anything cooked but I do know they offer that service as well as cleaning the fish if requested. They had a nice variety and everything appeared to be fresh. I will shop there again. read more

Love this place. I great crabs from here. Haven't tried anything else but they are always busy. You can get stuff here you can't get at grocery store. Asian lady is so nice. She greets me. Talks to me and answered a lot of questions. Far drive but I will go back there a few times a month. Thanks for being a great store. Keep Maryland crabs coming please! read more

So thankful to find a place in NC with live Maryland blue crab! Great service, nice staff .

Remarkably clean fish market. Service was great. Bought bulk crawfish and then blue crabs. All were excellent

This place I recommend in Charlotte. The hard shell crabs now they don't charge the classic prices like you would normally get in Maryland or New Jersey in Newark to be specific. But I can't complain I wish I could get the extra large or jumbo sizeS from them. But for some clean tasty hard shell blue crabs and availability cooked steamed with nice old bay seasoning. Hands-down I gotta get this from them this has been my spot for the last two years and a half years I've been in Charlotte. They also have other options there for seafood place that I indulged in. Those jumbo or colossal Alaskan snow crab. I'm 6 foot 2 with sizable fingers and hands these pieces are bigger than my fingers. I gotta have that too The next thing I guess I'm going to finally get from there is some of the fish that they have. Oh lastly they have a list of condiments from breading to spices all over the wall for you to enjoy. So get in the car if you're close by Central Avenue get over there read more

This fish spot reminds me of the markets that you come across all over NYC. It appears to be family owned and operated which is nice. They have a nice fish selection and can tell you when specific items will be in season. We'll be back during crab season! The building itself could use some renovations as the floor is warn and some of the equipment seems as though it's on its last leg. Once you select the fish you want, by picking it up and putting it into a bowl, they weigh the items and then you can determine how you would like the fish cut, trimmed, and cleaned. They then bag it for you and ring you up. They also have a small selection of other grocery items. My only suggestion would be to label whether each item is farm raised or wild caught. If wild caught, I'd like to know from where. read more

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poor customer etiquette and definitely poor customer service. spend your money somewhere that has english speaking people!!!!dude in there is so arrogant he is disgusting! i will tell every single person i know never to support them again! worker had the nerve to say "i don't speak engish" after she spoke english the owners are hiring them to pay less but hunni get them together and tell your son at the front to take the headphones out his ears and assist his non english speaking workers! three people in the store (working)one customer at the fish window! but i have to wait for my food to get bagged while getting cold! lady asked him three times to confirm i paid" a simple yes " while she was standing in your face asking you 3 times did i pay! totally not okay! go some where who appreciates your money! they take our money and treat us like trash! then had the nerve to fry my fish to death, yuck! let me see where else i can leave a review chile read more

Great seafood And nice customer service I just wish you opened more days, I love coming to this place and I always refer family and friends

Good seafood but false advertisement! It says they close at 7-7:30? Got there at 6:30 one Saturday and they were closed. No Sign or anything posted. Wasted my time driving all the way cross town read more

Great plave, fresh fish, quick friendly service. I will definatly go back again.

I was very disappointed at first when I walked in on 5-7-2020. The area they have changed for social distancing is so small it's pathetic. They looked out for theirselves but not for the customers. Also I ordered flounder they had cut most of the fish off only skin left HUGE RIPOFF!! They changed but not for the better!!! read more