Yikes. Came here and spent a handful (over 33 bucks) for a couple meals. Walked to craft beer cellar with a bunch of friends and ate (less than a few minutes after ordering) a poboy that was awful, flavor and texture. Also had a side of fries that weren't cooked well. A friend of mine got fries from the same place and they were actually pretty good, so they aren't incapable, they just sucked making my order specifically. Won't be back. Looks great but I can't justify paying 33 bucks for something that tastes worse than a McDonald's burger. Legitimate disappointment after reading all these reviews. read more

A while back, I ordered a lobster roll that came with fries and ate it at the food court, it was a little pricey, but it was still good. The time after that I called ahead and ordered 3 dishes for takeout-fried Halibut, oyster po boy, fried jumbo shrimp. I was told to show up at a certain time and I showed up 5-10 min before that time. I went to the food court to finish my tea and to quickly check the order. The food looked cold and soggy, looked like it was sitting around for quite some time before I picked it up, but it was all there and thought I would give it a try before judging. It was disappointing in my opinion, it wasn't much food at all, mostly soggy fries. The Halibut was dry and not much of it, the oyster po boy was just terrible, the shrimp were the only food that was good but there were only a few. I spent approximately $75, definitely was not worth it, haven't ordered from there since. read more

The best fish n chips I've had since eating in London. The batter was so crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. The lobster roll was delicious as well with a good helping of lobster. Definitely recommend! read more

Food is ok, expensive and the service is meh. Rolling the eyes when serving mediocre food, and charging $18 for fish and chips will not bode well for your survival. read more

The lobster rolls are amazing. The staff was super nice and chatted with us while we waited for our food. We will definitely be going back to try the Po Boys!!! read more

Stopped out with my family for a fun birthday get together where everyone could choose where they got their food. Three of us tried Fish Lads as I had tried in the past and loved their Halibut fish & chips. Today, I was watching calories so I chose the Cioppiono (fish soup) which was supposed to have scallops, calamari, fish and shrimp. The soup was very salty and the calamari and shrimp were rubbery and over cooked and there were no scallops to be found. The two others in my group ordered fish & chips, one Halibut, one Yellow Perch. The halibut serving was lacking, only got 3 small pcs...for $23?! The perch were WAY over cooked and dark in color...neither fish orders had any seasoning on them and the fries were swimming in salt. $75 down the drain. Disappointed and was embarrassed to bring my brother, who is a fisherman and loves all fish to this place. I know times being what they are, costs are high. But you need to train your staff on proper preparation of these dishes. You have awesome seafood at your fingertips and have a loyal following. Next time, if there is one, I'll purchase my fish and prepare at home. Just wanted a night off for my birthday. read more

Halibut is the best fish and chips i have ever had... good quality and lite breading!

I had the shrimp Po Boy. Excellent bread, veggies, fried fresh shrimp, & great sauce. Fries with it were hot, crispy, & perfectly seasoned. $16 for the sandwich and fries (no drink) is steep for lunch but the food does not disappoint. read more

Love love loved this place. Seriously the freshest seafood around. We got a dozen of their oysters from around the US and they were so fresh and amazing. We also got their crab cake that came with a side salad. Delicious. The breading on it is different from other crab cakes I had. More of a planko bread crumbs. We also had the soft shell crab poboy sandwich which was very tasty and made to order. The workers there were very knowledgable and so nice. We even got a half pound of fresh ahi tuna to go for sushi the next night. Make sure you give this place a shot! read more

The customer service here is amazing. The guys always seem like they absolutely love what they do all the time. I've had the Mussels and Frites. The curry sauce the mussels were in was absolutely brilliant, and my mussels were all tender and plump and no grit. I've also had the clam chowder, which was great on clam flavor and clam meat, but was too heavy on the pepper for me. They are expensive...but it's because they have great product in a place super far away from the ocean, so I don't think it's over priced. Will be back for the Friday AYCE fish soon! read more

I really enjoyed our lunch at Fish Lads. The employees were super nice and helpful when taking our order. I loved the bar style seating inside the market with the marble table top, it was great city market ambiance. My fish tacos were good but lacking flavor in some areas. I'm formerly from the west coast so I love fish tacos. I enjoy a little more spice and maybe a fruit salsa along with my slaw. I would probably order something else next time. All in all I think it's awesome to have a local business like Fish Lads. I will definitely be back to try something besides fish tacos, I'll save that for next time I visit SoCal. read more

This place use to produce awesome chowder but I'm not sure what has changed. My chowder was bland very little fish and lots of celery. $8! It was a carry out and the soup spilled out into the container onto everything else. I hope they improve but as of now, I would think twice. read more

I want to like fish lads but I'm afraid that both times I've visited have been underwhelming. Today's visit consisted of an overlooked tuna piece on the Ahi Tuna BLT and some very greasy fish & chips. Worse, this mediocre meal was almost $40 with tip. No drinks, just two menu items. read more

Not really a restaurant... it is a market. You order your dinner and then you go sit in the bar area or another area in the market commons area and they deliver your food to you. The perch was very fresh and good. I prefer my perch sautéed . You are served seven pieces of perch and coleslaw for $18. read more

We can't believe this is the first time we've been here! Worth every penny. Everything is so fresh, the presentation is wonderful and staff are knowledgeable and helpful. Lobster roll is to die for. read more

Fish Lads - Lobster rolls. $23 each. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This place is amazing and has the best seafood in town! Everything is fresh and their service is great.

This place is fantastic! I'm not a huge meat eater and usually order vegetarian. However, I sometimes crave fish and chips or good fish tacos. This place has amazing fish and chips, the fish melted in my mouth like butter. And the French fries at this place are perfection. I would go just to order fries and their tartar sauce. I've also had their fish tacos which I thought were excellent too! read more

Great fresh seafood. Oyster po boy was good. Jambalaya was good. Lobster roll was ok but I would've preferred more large lumps of lobster instead of the small dices/minces. The real highlight was the raw oysters--just add a bit of lemon and you'll be transported to their bay of origin. In your mouth. read more

I am not into giving 5's but Grand Rapids need to support this fish market. The freshest fish I have ever found in West Michigan. I was recently part of a gourmet meal that 4 guys cooked for our wife's. I purchased Ahi Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Sea Bass, Sword Fish and Pink Snapper. It was outstanding. Fresh tasting, no fishy smell and the guys at the counter were great. If you like to cook this is the place to buy your seafood. read more

I will pay good money for quality food and service. With that being said, Fish Lads can charge me whatever they would like for their fish and chips. My husband and I split the $19 halibut and fries for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. All three gentlemen we interacted with behind the counter were extremely friendly and welcoming. The fish was fried perfectly, and the fries were flavorful without being greasy. To my surprise, the in-house made tarter sauce was the absolute star of the show. After our delicious lunch, we bought a pound of fresh, clean calamari to make for dinner. I can't wait to go back. read more

Best fish and chips in Grand Rapids. Whew. There I said it. Don't hate, don't hunt me down, don't burn me at the stake. I'm just saying, I have not had fish as fresh and crisp, nor a bed of fries to compliment the tender load that rests upon them. The fish was in no way greasy for being fried, for it was indeed just melt in your mouths delight. What more can I say? If you are in the downtown market and have a liking to the ole fish and chips (or anything under the sea) head on over, you shan't regret it. read more

Loved the food but wasn't too happy with the portion size. Ordered the Halibut and Chips to go, received three small pieces of fish and an abundance of fries. Everything tasted great, however for the $14 price tag I expected more fish. read more

Amazing fresh fish and seafood. Great info and service. Small delicious menu. So far I have had the scallops, the crab cakes, and the ahi tuna blt, and they have all been outstanding. This fish market is something we should embrace and support!! read more

Super knowledgeable staff who is very friendly and eager to help you figure out what exactly you should purchase. The fish is pricey, but well worth it because everything is very clean and fresh. They are also very clear about where they get their stuff, so I will pay their prices willingly. I'm from the coast, so I am still unsure about how I feel about seafood out here, but hands down I would go to them to buy saltwater fish before any other place in GR. read more

Have to give this place a mixed review. Sorry to those who love it. And I too love the fact that it exists in GR. Hope it stays around. But the prepared food is hit or miss. Fish tacos are usually good. But po boys are a shame (especially if you've ever had a po boy from NOLA). And the fish from the case is great. But the prices are outrageous. One piece of smoked salmon jerky is about $10 and for a dozen mussels you have to sign over your house. Too bad. I'll come here more when I hit the lottery. read more

I like the vibe and the location. I only had one item - fish sandwich which at the time was walleye. Unfortunately they load up the sandwich with some kind of pickled peppers which completely overpowers the dish. I was sad, walleye is my favorite fish and I could not taste it at all. Definitely order your sandwich without the pickled peppers. read more

Great selections and always mindful, I keep coming back. The staff is knowledgable and friendly.

Best seafood in town. Amazazing fish tacos, fish salad with daily grilled fish is to drool for, and fresh selection on fish obviously but super duper oysters! read more

Absolutely love their clam chowder! We go here for our seafood for holiday dinners all the time or if we are just in the mood for fish/seafood. Amazzing employees read more

I had a perch poboy and oysters for lunch, booth were amazing. They have a great selection of seafood and the businesses location in the downtown market makes for a good atmosphere. read more

This is a cool space. I would say that a lot of fish and chips are somewhat satisfying but unremarkable. This was not the case at Fish Lads. The Halibut with chips was great! Fresh, hot, and flavorful. I could not have been happier with this choice. And the service was top-notch. read more

So I see that most of the reviews here are favorable. I live in Ada and have been there a few times and it's really a hit or miss proposition. Fridays are dicey. Ordered 3 meals there tonight all fish dinners. All were overcooked (well done if it were a steak). Can't tell though until you get home. If I had known in the store, I would have asked for my money back. Not pleasant eating. You can see the kitchen through a window near the front counter and it looked like the food prep staff were more focused on horseplay than cooking. $36 bucks wasted-- would have done better at one of the local eateries. Due to the inconsistency in quality of food prep, I am NOT going back. read more

Fish Lads is AWESOME! After several date night fails we have finally found somewhere we love to eat. The fish is fresh and delicious and the "lads" are friendly and helpful. We have enjoyed the cod fish and chips, the lobster roll, and the mussels in curry broth. The cod is fresh and light. The lobster roll was chocked FULL of lobster but was not heavy....they take it easy on the mayonnaise. The roll was nice and soft and buttery. The mussels were the best I have ever had. I could have drank the sauce from a mug it was so good. Hands down our favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids. read more

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The tartar sauce is heavenly, I even dip my fries in it. There is minimal seating in the downtown market, and the fries were a bit starchy but the tartar sauce and fish combination is just too good to not give this five stars. read more

Pull up a stool and enjoy the best seafood around! Po-Boy, fish tacos, oysters, chowder and so much more! Fun to visit with the fishmongers and the folks at the next stool. I always look at what they are having and know what my order will be "next time". read more

Fish Lads is a must do, go to place for some of the best seafood in town. I have explored their menu extensively and everything is spectacular. Their clam chowder is simply to die for, the Cocktail shrimp are large, tender and topped with a great relish. All of their Fried Fish and french fry options are wicked. Light and crunchy with twice cooked fries for the perfect texture, simply outstanding. The lobster roll is dreamy and creamy and salads and sandwiches are out of this world. The staff is friendly and helpful and the downtown market is a great atmosphere for lunch or dinner. If you are seafood lover you have to check this place out. read more

Menu available for informal meal. Eat there or anywhere in the market. Great tastes .. extremely fresh and well-prepared fish! Service adequate .. Can be slow. read more

Went last night. Service was super friendly and did a great job with suggestions. Salmon was melt in your mouth delicious. Prices are reasonable and I will DEFINITELY be back. read more

I ate here the other day for lunch. Being that it was lunch (12 noon) it was quite crowded. We had to wait over 10 minutes to get a seat. Our food was ready before we got a seat. This is one major disadvantage to the downtown market as a whole. I ordered fish and chips. There were three different fish options; Cod, Perch, or Halibut. I chose the Halibut as it was recommended by the gentleman at the register. When the food came up, I was surprised at how small the quantity was. To stick with the facts rather than subjective measures like small or large, I receive 3 3" pieces of PBR beer battered halibut. This along with a very average quantity of fries cost me $16. The fish was breaded and fried golden brown. It was served over skin on french fries. Both the fish as well as the fries were cooked to perfection and were absolutely delicious. I also ordered a "San Pellegrino Blood Orange Sparkling Fruit Beverage". Essentially, the San Pellegrino is an 11 ounce can of Soda imported from Italy and distributed by some company out of Connecticut. I was surprised to find out Fish Lads charges $2.50 for this beverage. I'm from the NYC area where it is not uncommon for the Italian owned pizzerias to carry this drink. They typically charge 1.25 - 1.50 for it. (Mind you, the cost of living and inflation in NJ and NYC is far higher than it is in West Michigan.) After I got home I went the extra mile and did a little private research. I can buy a 12 pack of this beverage online for $9.99. That's 83 cents a drink. I'm certain that Fish Lads is getting as good if not better than the deal I found because they can purchase in much higher quantity. Granted, Fish Lads is a for profit business and there is a mark up for choosing to drink San Pellegrino there. However, a 300% plus markup seems rather excessive. I gave only 3 / 5 stars to Fish Lads because of the expensive food and drink and small portion size. After reading some other reviews I realize I am not alone on these sentiments. Based solely on food quality, preparation, and taste this is a 5/5 star place. read more

You know, I think they are trying hard, but the price points are pretty high. I've ordered food here twice and have never purchased fresh fish. The first time I ordered chowder, and was surprised by how small the portion size was. It was fine, but a little bland. I had a friend recommend the lobster roll recently, and I went in to try it at lunch- it is priced at $19. Now I know it's lobster and fresh and all, but that's pretty high for a place that only has a lunch bar and no tables. Full disclosure: I have never had a lobster roll before. The dish itself was fine. It wasn't spectacular, and I would never order it again. It tasted fresh, but had no spark of flavor- it was kind of bland. I asked for lemons, I tried even putting some salt and hot sauce to improve the flavor for a few bites, the lemons helped it but it still tasted meh and I was kind of annoyed at spending $20 on a lunch I didn't enjoy. I did not like the consistency of the roll that it was on. The 'lobster salad' or filling didn't taste good combined with the roll. I really didn't like the roll, and ended up eating just the lobster filling and the fries. The lobster salad part would be better on a bed of greens as a salad. The service was friendly, and the fries were nice. After these two experiences and the price point, I think I'd rather eat fish at a good restaurant. They do not take American Express. read more