great local seafood wholesaler!…read more Living in Fitchburg my entire life, I have been blind to many local offerings that my quaint town provides. It was only a couple of years ago that a coworker of mine was raving about this place and couldn't believe I had never gone. The parking spots in front of the building fill up very quickly. However, if you drive towards the back where the trucks pull in, you can actually drive up the slope for several more spots. I believe there's another adjacent bunch of spots to park on the ground level, but I'm not confident. As soon as you step inside, there are 2 lines you can wait in. Towards the left you can order food from their kitchen and enjoy the typical assortment of fried seafoods that you've probably already familiar with from many other joints. In fact, this place has a sister location called Kay's Dairy Bar in Westminster. Towards the right, you stand in line for the wholesale products. Today I came in the some big ol lobsters. The staff here are all super friendly, as well as all of the customers. I had pleasant conversations with everyone. I was able to get my three 4-pound behemoths steamed here, and you can eat ask for a cup of drawn butter from the restaurant side. Since I was feeling hungry, I grabbed a plate of fried scallops too. Lobsters - I follow their FB page and I was drawn in by a couple of the posts showcasing some behemoths. I was slightly disappointed that they maxed out at about 4-pounds on the day I showed up, but everyone in line said that it was better that way anyway. My lobsters took about 30min to steam and when I got home and cracked them open, the meat was perfection. Fried Scallops - I love love love scallops. This place does it just as well as Kimball's and I think I'm just going to come here from now on to support a local business instead.

Walked in for a side of whole belly clams. Service was ok…read morebut they took a while and came out dark and overcooked. Not a good experience this visit.

For being in New England, more specifically Mass, there was no reason to be stingy on seafood or…read morenot use fresh seafood. This was so disappointing and such a waste of money. The flavor was way off. Even the steak was subpar. Like it wasn't even seasoned at all, not even salt. The best part of the dish was the vegetables. On both dishes. The rice was just gross. Literally nothing was seasoned at all. It's listed as swordfish skewers and it didn't even serve a single swordfish steak on the single skewer. Horrible. Absolutely horrible.

never a disappointment. I have nothing negative to say about West Boylston seafood. Great service…read moreand quality food..

I drove all the way out here for fresh seafood, not a surprise episode of Restaurant: The…read moreReckoning. The sign says Fish Market & Chowder Company, but what you walk into is 95% restaurant, 5% "technicality fish market," and that last 5% is doing the kind of work that would make a union rep cry. Let's be clear: The Angler is no longer selling fresh seafood. Not in any meaningful, market‑based, "take this home and cook it" way. What they are selling is the idea of a fish market -- the ghost of one -- while running a packed dining room full of people slurping oysters like it's a Cape Cod tourist trap in July. And speaking of tourist traps: They've got a tour bus parked outside. A tour bus. For a "local fish market." That's like seeing a stretch limo outside a Dollar Tree -- you immediately know something is off. As a chef, my time is valuable. As a food reviewer with an actual show, my time is documented. And nothing ticks me off faster than false advertising dressed up as nostalgia. If you've abandoned the fresh fish counter because the restaurant side makes more money? Fine. But update your signage. Update your branding. Stop wasting people's gas and goodwill. I walked in looking for fresh haddock. What I got was wall‑to‑wall oyster eaters and not a single square foot dedicated to what the sign promised. You can get oysters anywhere. You cannot get a proper local fish counter everywhere -- and certainly not in a space this cramped. If ownership wants to reach out and explain the pivot, I'm open to it. I'll even give them a redemption arc on one of my platforms. But right now? This new direction is the wrong fit for the location, the footprint, and the legacy they're trading on. Call me when you're ready to rebuild. I'll help. But today? Today was a misstep -- and an avoidable one.

Ordered take-out of baked stuffed shrimp. Receipt showed baked stuffed $33, but we received grilled…read moremarinated shrimp $28 (not to our liking). Called and explain the issued and asked for a refund of only the difference in cost between the two. Even offered to send a picture of what we received. Sadly, the manager kept arguing the receipts shows baked stuffed shrimp, as if we were lying, and hung up on us. Called back and she agreed to refund the difference. BIG SURPRISE...no refund!!! Poor way to treat customers and conduct business.

It was pretty o.k., the seafood was fresh and came with fried. We ordered the large Captain's…read moreplatter, or some name like that. Clams, haddock, great scallops, shrimp. A lot of french fries, maybe less, more fish. It's a cozy place, so A on the environment, staff A, food B-, quite a lot of oil on the bottom of the platter, oh well, I would come again, We were traveling and thought we would stop for a bit.

Everyone have been RAVING about this place, new owners too…read more The worst food i've ever had. Dramatic? No. I eat everything haha. I was so upset. FIRST i asked for fried pickles as those were the reason going, but no.. sold out. Asked for beer after beer, sold out. Finally ordered "Boneless Wings" buffalo and garlic parm. I paid $14.50 for 4 chicken strips I laughed when it got to the table. absurd. the "garlic parm" was soaked in oil. it was a hot mess. For a meal i ordered "Buffalo Dip Burger" Nothing buffalo about this burger. Dip? Where. It was a dry hockey puck with melted blue cheese. horrendous. Our waitress disappeared however another came over and took it off the bill and offered a thing but just declined, i was well over this visit. They tried to rectify and was very forgiving. Just overall nasty food.

Great little market and a place for lunch. Fresh food…read moreGood service Place was very clean.

Reverse-Tale-of-Two-Cities here: it wasn't the worst of seafood; it wasn't the best of seafood. It…read morewas okay. Simple place, seafood market and seafood restaurant, now also emphasizing burgers. Much more seating inside than you'd expect, plus a deck with tables and umbrellas. Service is over the counter and they bring you your order when ready. Napkins, cutlery, condiments all self serve. Mostly fried seafood, so that's what we got, encompassing fried haddock, fried shrimp, and fried clams. -- Fried Haddock: Good sized piece, not too thin, though not really that thick. Slightly crunchy batter, slightly greasy. Moist, fluffy interior. Decent. -- Fried Clams: Small in size, bellies intact, a bit crumbly, and fairly funky odor and flavor. Not spoiled but I don't think they were fresh. -- Fried Shrimp: The best of the three items, with good size again, good quantity, and less-greasy batter. Moist, slightly sweet bite with a decent snap. Pretty good. -- Fries were the frozen kind-- not bad, but not one of the better representations. Ditto the mayoey coleslaw. Best way to wash this down is with an ice cream next door at West Side Creamery-- tremendous ice cream. Since burgers are also their focus now, I'd give that a try next time.

This is not a place to sit down and have a meal. It's a Market that has a little bit of everything…read moreto cook a delicious meal at home. Many fresh items in the freezer or Frig that you can get to go. GREAT Seafood selection and they do have a fix menu of prepared dishes that they will cook for you again, it's to go and anything you choose you will love! They also offer 3 different kinds of soup- There is a fine selection of artisan breads, jams & spreads Etc... The Gentleman that is the owner along with the entire staff are Amazing and a friendly Group. It's a Must Try...! It's Right off of 495 in Hopkinton, Ma

I got the lobster bisque and halibut with mashed potatos and broccoli for my sides. The food was…read morefantastic, the lobster bisque was among the best I've ever had! The halibut was delicious and reasonably priced. The mashed potatos and broccoli were good too. This would have been a 5 star experience but I chewed on a bone in the halibut that wasn't removed. It would have been very dangerous if I accidentally swallowed the bone.

We got the weekender, perfect boil for my husband and myself. Cajun spice just perfect for me,…read morecrab legs were tasty, lobster tail tender, shrimp excellent, love the potatoes and corn on the cob. Sausage always really good, I want to know what kind it is. Service is always with a smile, yes place looks like a dive from outside, don't let that scare you away....inside is clean and spacious. Growing up dives were the best!

Always get delivery from here, and the portions are huge. A little pricey, but well worth it for…read moresome of the best seafood without being on the coast. Food is always consistent, well made, and well packaged.

I live around the corner and have come here a number of times. When I first moved here I thought…read morethis place was an underrated gem, but now that I have had it 7-8 times it's just ok. The seafood is fresh and the portions are a good size, but every time I go in there it seems to be run by a group of high schoolers... Over the phone orders have been incorrect, the tables are almost always dirty, and I watched the kid at the register bring a piece of fish back to the cook without so much as a glove on his hand... The prices are not cheap either, two seafood dinners (a piece of fish with one side) will run you $50 easy. I get the sense the owner of this location doesn't stop by often to check on how their staff is doing. When I visited recently a half an hour before closing time, the staff seemed irritated that they had to take another order and fire up the grill again...mind you I walked in at 6:30 not 6:50 when they close at 7. My flounder sandwich was large and fresh, but tasted like nothing as if no salt or seasoning was used in the fry batter. My wife said the same about her grilled halibut, fresh but lacking in flavor. All in all it works if you are in a pinch and want some fresh fish, but I would not go out of my way to eat here.

I oreder the seafood platter and a tuna sandwich. The seafood platter was full of food! The food…read morewas cooked good and not greasy. They made sure to check if we needed tartar sauce and ketchup. The tuna sandwich was stuffed with tuna ona nice tasting roll. I am usually worried about ordering tuna sandwiches because I do not like the fishy taste. This must have been quality Tuna since it was excellent! I got it all as takeout and they stated 15 minutes. The food was ready when i got there! I will be going back!