We have been their customers for 20 years, they have the best fresh Alaskan salmon fish in the Area. I recommend them strongly. read more

Health alert. I strongly recommend to stay away from this fishmarket. You can easily get sick with parasites of old fish carcasses and crab. And the oysters are trash old smell bad just like the crab. I was so disappointed with wat I baught here I chuked it out the window for the seagulls to eat. You can use this place for chum. I didn't take pictures because of how mad I was but instead I will never buy seafood here. If you don't want to get parasites or old fish,crab,and,oysters stay away from this place. I don't even want a refund or nothing. read more

Got some dungeness crab here this afternoon and wow.. what a disappointment. Crab was old. Meat was all dried up and the shells were slightly slimy. I will never go back here again. I also bought the clam chowder which smelled ok once we got home, but ultimately tasted a bit sour. We live in Pacifica and drove straight home so it's not like it was sitting in the car very long. I'm very confused - Are we supposed to ask to smell and feel the crab before we buy it? If you can't get fresh dungeness crab at a place like this, next to a fishing marina (???), where the hell should I get it? I'm really just shocked that I bought two crabs here and probably could have gotten a better price and fresher crab at Safeway. Shocked and pissed. I feel duped. Ya got me! Never again. :-( read more

Been out of the area for sometimes. Went in this morning to see what fresh seafood i maybe able to bring back home. WOW! this place has changed. Not for the best but that feeling the place is going down the drain. Seafood selection was a joke. Salmon, whole, filet and cut up. Some sea scallops pre-frozen thawed. Live tank empty, running and looks to be black like mud butt. Bay shrimp, medium shrimp looks like has been picked though and tossed back to the tray to sell. That one guy, heavy set large guy with a hat. No customer service skills at all. He looked tired, lazy and as if asking a question was about to give him a heart attack. No explanation, no positive vibes. Felt like I was stopping him from what he was doing. Not what I remebered when the old owners were behind the counter. They were active, engaged and like all good fish mongers. Suggestions and recommendations where always appropriate to the customers. This place needs a new face lift, new customer friendly and knowledgeable employees And a better connection to those fish distributors. I say skip this place at all costs, head to the docks early to get a good deal with fishermen from their fresh catch. Or head over to an well named asia market to get your fresh seafood. I don't imagine this place lasting long if they are selling seafood like that or having employees there as the one I encountered today. read more

Yesterday I bought $50 worth of dungeness crab. I stored it in a Bouge RV plug-in cooler at 34F for the trip back to LA. When I got home it smelled terribly bad. What a colossal waste of my money and such a disappointment. Buyer beware!! read more

Bought a fresh cooked crab today. They cleaned it put it in a bag with ice. I was on a bicycle so I didn't smell it until I got home. I tried one leg. It was really tough and smelled bad. old and inedible. $17/lb. What a rip off They should not be selling old seafood. read more

Sigh... I hate to write this, but I've given this place so many chances. This used to be my go to spot to pick up some mussels and clams before I head back over the hill to South Bay. The last time I was here was almost a year ago and we had a good handful of dead mussels, thus why it's been a year since. But the other day I figured I'd give them another shot. Would give 0 stars if I could. I asked for 2 lbs of mussels. They weighed them out and they cost $8/lb. They put ice in the bag directly with the mussels and when I got home I had a terrible feeling because things were starting to smell a little fishy. Going through the mussels there were probably 1-1.25lbs that were dead. Either wouldn't close when tapped/pressed or just full on cracked to pieces (See picture). The smell and the water I cleaned them in was gross and it wasn't the biggest confidence booster that even the alive ones were safe to eat. I will thus never be giving them another chance and not returning here for any seafood needs. :( read more

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Half Moon Bay Fish Market is a solid spot if you're looking for fresh seafood at a reasonable price. We came here and got a dozen oysters--they were fresh, well-shucked, and priced really well. The market itself doesn't have a huge selection of seafood for purchase, but the real appeal is buying seafood directly from the local fishing boats and bringing it here to have it steamed and prepared. It's a cool setup, but if you're just stopping by for a bite, there's not a ton to choose from. Overall, it's a great place for fresh seafood, but nothing particularly special beyond that. Solid oysters, good prices--4/5. read more

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I have been a patron of the Half Moon Bay Fish Market for many years. It is where I go when I need exceptional seafood. Thick halibut and swordfish steaks, giant scallops, and dungeoness crabs always fresh from west coast fishermen, as far away as Alaska. This is the place you need to go if your boss is coming to dinner or you have to impress the mother of your future bride. The service is always great in a Greek "family style". They'll even crack your crabs, offer you french bread from a local bakery and have artichokes fresh from an HMB field ready to compliment your feast. read more

Bought Dungeness Crab today it smelled so strong of ammonia it was inedible. Ammonia smell can indicate spoilage, the crab meat was mushy and not fresh. I have lived on the coast for 35 years this is the worst crab I have ever eaten. We had a severe case of food poisoning and reported it immediately to the health department, they are conducting a full investigation. read more

I recently visited Fish Market in Half Moon Bay with the intention of purchasing three dozen oysters. The oysters on display looked fresh and appealing, so I decided to go for it. However, the guy behind the counter offered me a deal: 100 oysters for $100, which seemed like a great bargain compared to the $28 per dozen price. Given that my family was coming over and I had just left a memorial service for my grandfather, I decided to take the deal. dude said he would clean and box them up for me dont think he even did that Unfortunately, this turned out to be a huge mistake. When I got home and started inspecting the oysters, I found that many of them were already open, with slime oozing out of the crevices. Some even had no meat inside at all. The quality was absolutely appalling. As someone who works in kitchens, I was disgusted and disappointed by the state of these oysters. If this is the quality they offer, I can't imagine the cleanliness of their storage facilities. I have taken pictures of each oyster and will be contacting the market immediately to demand a refund. I did not eat a single one and will not be paying for this subpar product. I strongly advise others to avoid this place if they value quality and cleanliness. read more

Came in around 5:45pm on a Wed., and nobody was inside. I stood there for maybe 5 minutes before the LA Dodgers hat dude came in from the back of the store. He mumbled something about being out of everything, despite fish for sale in the display cases. He refused to help me, so I'll never go back. Neither will anyone I know. read more

I ordered the smoked bbq salmon and it is really good it tastes amazing and it's very tender! Very good Salmon ! read more

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My family LOVES stopping here on our way to the beach. Living in the valley, we cherish our coastal getaways, and it has become tradition to get king crab legs and shrimp to enjoy while sitting in the sand. It is always fresh and delicious, and the staff has always been warm and welcoming! 100% recommend! read more

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Thank you Hector for being very knowledgeable and very kind to me when I purchased 6 pounds of fresh salmon. I appreciate the use of the bathroom and your overall kindness. Unfortunately it's in short supply in our country. People like you make our country great! Thank you!! read more

We live in the valley and crave fresh seafood found the best place in half moon bay! Best seafood read more

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This rating is for today's visit only. We just left and the guy working was so kind. He gave stellar customer service, helped us scale our whole fish, and did it all with a smile. We don't always get this lucky, so wanted to highlight this young man for holding down the place on his own and with superb service. Fresh salmon for days to enjoy now. read more

I have passed by this place for 30 years as it looks like a tourist trap but I was pleasantly surprised by the selection and higher quality of the fish offerings here. We bought live Dungeness crabs when it was out of season her but they had some from the north at $23/pound which was the same price Safeway across the street was offering for frozen crab. They cooked our crab for free and it was really nice. Found out locals buy the shrimp here and they cook it for free for those wanting a fresh shrimp lunch. read more

I grab fresh fish from here at least once a week. The employees are kind, fish is fresh and theyl prices are excellent.

Oysters were very disappointing. $25 for a dozen. 13 of them had a parasitic crab in it. read more

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Got oysters. Most all of them were rotten. 2 were empty. One had petroleum all over it (in the photo). Wouldn't recommend unless you're seeking food poisoning read more

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Unfortunately , this time when we got salmon, it smelled really bad. We asked the man if it is wild or farm raised. He said its wild alaskan and we trusted him. This is the second time we are buying salmon from this shop. The first time was good, but the second time we bought salmon from this shop it smells rotten and had to throw it all. Most probably it's contaminated with bacteria. There was grey discoloration of the meat on the sides. It was not fresh for sure. read more

This fish market is super cool. Some of the reviews that were bad made me laugh... they smell bad... um hello, It's a fish shop, it smells like fish and smoked salmon (which they smoke fresh). The fish is super fresh. We were camping nearby with friends so we went every day for fresh fish for dinner. We bought Ahi, salmon, halibut, mussels, shrimp, and scallops. It was all wonderful and very fresh. Not "fishy" at all. The scallops were HUGE and the shrimp were meaty and tender. The mussels were so good and not sandy or dirty at all. The shop was clean and my friend from England said it was very reminiscent of the fish monger shops in England. She was thrilled. My daughter loves smoked salmon so we asked for a piece. The guy at the counter brought us our the freshest selection not the one at the counter he was ready to replace, that he could have sold us. My daughter was in heaven. The staff was friendly and carefully weighed exactly what we wanted. They even cut pieces to hit the weight we wanted. So again, I am not understanding the bad reviews at all. I come here all the time when we visit and we will continuing coming and enjoying amazing fish! read more

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Delicious fresh fish every single time. Had the Dungeness crab today and was impressed with its sweet flavor and not a hint of a fishy taste. The tuna is always very fresh and the cooked shrimp with the cocktail sauce is just scrumptious. I really do love stopping by this fish market. The prices are very fair as well. read more

Don't trust that what you tell them you want will be what they bag and sell you for more money than it's actually worth. I'll never shop here again. read more

Coming into Half Moon Bay and leaving with seafood is a must. If you didn't know, Half Moon Bay is where all the crabbers and fishers go when it's season time and where you can get crabs, clams, oysters, fish, and other seafood fresh off the fishing boats. My mom and I came in and ordered some tuna steaks and salmon. The salmon really stands out to me, and it's been a few months since we came by. The salmon is really priced well, at $13/lb. We asked how much a whole salmon would cost, so they grabbed one off the ice and weighed it. The salmon weighed 16 pounds, so a little bit out of our budget. We asked for half and the guy was really nice about it that instead of charging us the $105 or so, he knocked it down to $70. We took the salmon home, made a Korean fish stew and there is no underscoring just how incredible it was to eat fresh salmon like that. The one knock I did have is we asked for some ice, because we live in the East Bay and we were looking to get out of Half Moon Bay as rush hour was starting. We were just worried that with traffic and everything else that we wanted to maintain freshness for as long as possible. They kind of skimped on giving us ice and barely gave us enough to cover it in a box. We did hit some traffic on the way out, but fortunately things picked up once we crossed 92 and made our way up to 880. It's just again, had traffic been really bad, we would've stuck for a long time in traffic and no guarantee we'd get the fish home safely. read more

It's in beautiful Half Moon Bay. You can't buy fish and seafood any fresher than that.

If you are buying from here on a busy or high-demand day, check the contents of your bag before you leave. We came late in the day to purchase (2) Dungeness on Crab Christmas Eve 2021, for our Christmas dinner. The gentlemen who helped me bagged everything up out of my view and rang me up. I was very surprised to find on Christmas Evening that the bag I was given contained (2) small crabs similar in size to MD Blue Crabs. They were also cut in half. Instead of 2 large whole crabs, I received 4 halves of smaller crabs and charged the amount for Dungeness. Felt super deceitful. The meat was also crazy tough. Not good. Super disappointing. Also - while I was there I popped into the restaurant next door (they seemed to be affiliated) to use the bathroom. The women's bathroom was dank - complete with standing water in the corner with mushrooms growing in it. read more

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Yelp says they open at 8:00 on Saturday and Sunday. They don't open till 8:30. They could fix the Yelp entry. They have no website so there's no other information. read more

Always tries to upsell you on more fish than you want or things you don't need. Lies about things being Organic when they're clearly not.

Buy fresh Alaskan salmon here. Good prices. Smoked salmon is good too..... All the sea food looks fresh!!! read more

Yikes. Check the shellfish tags before you walk out. Asked dude behind the counter if the mussels were fresh to which I was told they are from today. Got a discount but when I got home to prep them, so many of them smelled awful and were rotten - probably half the bag. I didn't risk it and tossed the entire batch. I'm aiite on being lied to and potentially poisoned by this place! read more

Half Moon Bay Fish Market - Tag on a bag I was sold on 11/17 showing it had been harvested more than 14 days ago. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

I've been a regular customer of this market as long as I've been a frequent visitor of the local beaches, over 30 years. Half Moon Bay has always been a wonderful place that most tourists avoid because it's "cold", but being from the midwest, Half Moon Bay has been my second home since I moved to the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Over the decades I've purchased seafood of all kinds from this place, usually on my way home after a day at the local beaches, and I haven't had a single bad experience. The owner has always been extremely friendly and willing to give *large* discounts, especially when you buy in quantity. The worst I could say about this place is maybe they are too willing to suck you into a great deal on absolutely huge amounts of fish, but all you have to do is say "No". I have three kids, now adults, so buying seafood in quantity has never been a problem. Maybe the prices could be called a bit high, even with discounts, but where else are you going to get like 16 POUNDS of swordfish at about 1/5th the price you'll find at your grocery store? Nowhere! All I can say is look at what you buy, think about what you're paying, and if it's worth it to you, you'll never be disappointed at this place. read more

The cooked crab wasn't fresh :( really disappointing to shell out pretty dollar and discover that they sold me rotten products. What a shame. never again. read more

Stopped by here randomly after a day at the beach and it did not disappoint! We ordered 32 oz of clam chowder if $15 and a seafood plate made to order for $15 super fresh and tasted so good! I wish I would've bought some Fish to cook at home too. Will definitely go back when I'm in half moon bay! read more

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We have bought fresh, cooked crab twice here. So good! Worth the extra to have them crack and clean it too! They treated to snacks and fresh fruit which was really nice. I will always buy my crab here. Totally worth the drive. They have a restaurant as well read more

been going there since the early 80's.... yesterday was such a great disappointment. Buying fresh oysters, guy behind counter says look how fresh they are, they are opened..... Scratched my head....why would you brag about open oysters.... typically that means they are old. Anyway....buy a dozen.... kept on ice like every weekend when we do this..... all of them are rotten today. I will not be coming back for a long time...... they should know better..... beware. I have met the owner multiple times, I don't think he would have let that happen. Just saying. Very Disappointed Joe read more

This is a great place for fresh crab, shrimp and clam chowder soup. My friends and I have ordered from here dozens of times. Never disappointed. Their smoke fish is excellent as well. read more

My family has been coming here since Hector was 14 years old! (He's now in his late 20's.) Hands down, he's been the sole reason why this business has been our #1 place for fish! He's single-handedly kept this fish store in tip-top shape with a full array of fresh, with beautifully displayed seafood of all kinds! When I walked into the place a couple of weeks ago the place looked horrific! I learned he left. A small fraction of fish are now on display, and the merchandise looks old and tired. I've walked out twice now with no purchases. With Hector gone, I'll never return to this place! He's been the heart & soul of this place. The most utterly hard-working, skillful and personable of individuals. Hector, wherever you've gone in your employment, that employer is EXTREMELY LUCKY to have you! Good luck to you, my friend. We wish you only the best in life! Feeling sorry for ourselves... after 15 years we now need to find ourselves another fish place to buy super fresh fish where we can fully trust the product. read more

We've been wanting to try this place for years. Today bought mussels,clams,shrimp, bread... $135 Drive home 20 minutes w/ the shellfish on ice but when we cleaned our two bags of mussels 90% was rotten. No wonder it smelled so bad in the car and in the fridge. Bread also hard as a rock even though I pulled from the top of the bunch -sigh... We are extremely disappointed but then why did we expect anything more from a three-star market ‍ read more

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