The service here definitely deserves five stars. My husband and I arrived here about 5:45. We didn't realize that they close at 6 on Mondays and Tuesdays. I ordered small containers of seafood salad and one broiled crab cake. My husband had Tuna BLT. We apologized to the staff that we didn't realize that they were closing because Google Maps shows that they close at 7. He's very kind and patient, and not making it a big deal. There are plenty of prepared seafood. I had tuna poke with quinoa. Great healthy way to enjoy fresh seafood. Seafood lovers, definitely check out this spot. read more

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Excellent fish cakes. An interesting licorice/ginger candy. Good variety and I'm very glad they're open again.

Reluctantly, I took my grandmother here for the first time after a previous bad experience a few years ago. The property is nice, and the food was good, but the manager, Bryan, has won my family's business back. He was so helpful, funny, and patient with my grandma. We will be back because of him and the amazing customer service he provided. read more

We went Christmas Eve and picked up stuffed shrimp, fried shrimp, Mediterranean salad and Connie's Coleslaw. I brought to the Hospital and enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch with a loved one. Thanks for reopening, we love that location, see ya soon read more

What a wonderful gift to the area, Great tasting fresh seafood salad the chicken parmesan Is a winner stands up against a lot of well known places, oh and don't let forget the potato salad some of the best I've tasted a real top competitor. Good good good food nice clean place. read more

WOW !!! If you're looking for the biggest & most diverse seafood selections ... you have to check out IPPOLITO'S .. at the food distribution center in South Philadelphia. Amazing options of fresh & frozen fish, shellfish .. & .. unique ( & tasty ) oddities; alligator .. any one ? The service was excellent .. & .. the fishmongers were very helpful with prep & cooking suggestions. If you like seafood & want the best selections available ... then try IPPOLITO'S. You won't be disappointed. read more

I should have been concerned when I saw large red signs saying all crab sales are final. I ordered a dozen #1 males steamed and seasoned . I waited about 20 - 25 minutes for them to steam the crabs then the cooked crabs were presented to me in a closed silver container . I paid for the crabs and left, never thinking maybe I should open this container before I leave the store. I got home, opened the container to find a dozen nice sized , partially cooked and barely seasoned crabs . I called the business immediately to rectify the situation but they were closed. For future reference , i strongly advise consumers to look at your order before leaving Ipolitos. read more

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Absolutely loved this market! We got the broiled combo which had half a lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, crab cake, and your choice of salmon or flounder. The seafood was all delicious (the crab cake was my favorite) and what made it even better was it was only $30! The salmon was very juicy and tender, the shrimp and scallops were great, and the lobster was meaty. The two of us also got the sashimi tacos, which were sooo good. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the dishes here, especially with such fresh seafood. We also bought a pound of shrimp to go to cook at home and they were very plump and flavorful. The market itself is pretty cool with informative diagrams about how to order seafood and has all supplies/ingredients needed to make your own meal. The option to buy any fresh seafood in the store and have then cook if for an additional $4 is cool! We will definitely be back to try that and other items on the menu. The location is close to the Broad Street Line as well as other restaurants and bars on Passyunk. Seating area is very casual and staff are all very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to try more seafood here! read more

Ippolito's Seafood - Sashimi tacos on the left and broiled combo on the right - Seafood Markets Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Back after a three year gap and sadly demoting my star rating to three as well. With how much I loved Ippolito's on my previous visits it was the first place I wanted to go this past weekend in Philly. We arrived early on a Thursday nightand the place was fairly chaotic with people getting mad/confused when picking up their orders. It's kind of unfair to give a negative rating for the other customers but the management didn't do much to keep people in line and seemed very overwhelmed. When our food arrived I was disappointed to see that the sashimi tuna tacos are now served in a hard-shell (previously in a soft tortilla that fit much better with the delicate fish) and that the serving size was smaller. The price however, is still good at $8. My friend's ahi tuna cheesesteak was also well-priced but the bread it was served with a little stale and the cheese was barely melted. We returned on Saturday because that's how much I loved Ippolito's before and the scene was thankfully much calmer. Our food remained so-so, though, the crab-cake kind of soggy and again with stale bread. Fries here are great though, and if you eat in you'll get a great platter of sauces and homemade giant oyster crackers. I'll be back the next time I'm in Philly to give Ippolito's another chance to reclaim the title of amazing, but I won't be racing in. read more

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I yelped 'Lunch' and Ippolito's Seafood was the 2nd option with only ONE dollar sign. Despite the great rating, I was still a little nervous to try out cheap seafood. But I learned 2 things from this place: 1. It's not cheap; it's AFFORDABLE--extremely affordable. 2. In addition to their amazing and fresh produce, my favorite part about Ippolito's is the menu. SUCH a great variety of delicious seafood; *The shrimp roll is amazing. A toasty brioche bun filled--and I mean FILLED, they don't joke around--with delicious fresh shrimp that POP in your mouth with every bite. The salmon burger is off the hook, too + the best of Philly (their famous crab cake sandwich). And the people that work here are super nice, too. Ask them about each menu and they give you a detailed rundown of what it is and how it's prepared. I go here almost every day for lunch now--it's healthy, incredibly delicious, and oh, did I mention it's ridiculously affordable? read more

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What else can anyone say except it's Ippolito's. Simply the best. Wish they were still on Holme Avenue, but, still worth the traveling to Dickinson Street!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

So, as I'm making my way to different South Philly places for the ingredients for my home cooked Italian meal last night, I asked the guy at DiBruno's if they could tell me a good seafood place that was open after 5pm since many were closed nearby. He told me that this place was the best in the city. I do tend to trust the opinions of other food purveyors when they tell you what the best is, especially when they just recommended me the perfect cheese. So I made my way down to Dickinson. I was definitely impressed with the selection they had. They have one long counter full of fresh seafood for the choosing. So, a pound of shrimp later for my dish, and it certainly worked out well once I got home. No complaints. They also have a side counter to order take out cooked dishes. I was really tempted to try something. But that will be for next trip. read more

Review based on soft shell crab bahn mi .Sure, it's less than $10 so did not expect the best of quality I suppose, but I've had some great ones under same price range at similar seafood spots. Here's what was terrible.... the bread was soggy and not the traditional bread used for banh mi's, the actual soft shell was poorly seasoned and fairly cold, the seasoning was also weak and finally there were some pickled veggies that were just not tasty at all. Overall, not impressed with their effort to serve a decent soft shell sandwich, which should be a specialty of theirs being a seafood spot. We also told the server and she did nothing to make the experience better. Finally, we also ordered water and she came back with warm tap water served in one of those tall plastic containers used for to-go orders, meaning not a cup at all. No effort in food and customer service is not worth going back. read more

Ippolito's Seafood - Don't get the soft shell crab bahn mi. Terrible. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Finally able to check this place out! We came on a Saturday around lunch time. The menu painted on the wall was really cool and helpful but a bit to much to look at, so I resorted to a printed menu. Being a pescetarian, there was too much to chose from which is hardly the case more than half of the time I eat out. We ordered the lobster taco, ahi tuna cheesesteak, and famous crab cake. A bit much for two, but we were a bit hungry from hiking. The lobster taco was 2.5/5 star overall. The other ingredients overpowered the actual lobster. A bit disappointing. The cheesesteak overall was a hit. It could've passed for a chicken cheesesteak on looks alone. The bread on the other hand was hard. I wished they just used a regular amoroso bread roll and nothing fancy. Lastly, the crab cake was tasteful and a hearty sandwich. I'd love to come back and check out the rest of the menu and/or possibly purchase fresh seafood from the market side. Note: no restroom and only small area with couple chairs to eat-in read more

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I stopped in today to order blue crabs to go after calling and them hesitating to take my phone order. They have apparently been receiving complaints on the size and quality of their crabs since they don't offer refunds (sign in window). I asked someone behind the counter for 18 cooked and cleaned #1's. It was if they didn't want to do it, he pointed at the ones in the case that were already prepared. I asked him what size they were and he insisted they were a mix of #1 and #2. When I took them home, my husband couldn't have been more disappointed. There was nothing on them (barely any meat)except for old bay and loads of hot sauce! Completely disappointing. My husband said he had also called to ask their sizes, got a run around and was hung up on. I also ordered a few sides and scallops (corn on the cob and scallops are good), but when we opened up the food we were missing 2 of the sides. Customer service here is also lacking, no one seems to be friendly or willing to help. read more

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I was very excited to finally go to this market after reading so many good comments and reviews about it. This review is only for the seafood market portion of the store and more specifically their fresh fish for sushi and sashimi. I asked if they had any "sushi grade" fish (knowing that it isn't a standard term), and I was welcomed with a big yes! They told me they had the tuna, salmon, and fluke(unsure about this one). I asked for a pound of the salmon. Just when She was about to get the fish for me, I asked whether it had been previously frozen or not. Good thing I asked!! The lady who pointed me to the supposed "sushi grade" salmon didn't know and asked one of the people who prepared the fish in the back. "No the salmon has never been frozen before" No thank you. She was then incredibly confused about why they would freeze salmon and the guy told her "some people prefer it previously frozen." End of conversation. Seriously? This means that the next customer looking for "sushi grade" fish WILL get the same 3 recommendations and nobody will be educated on the proper handling and treatment needed for sashimi/sushi fish. From my understanding, raw fish used for sushi/sashimi MUST be previously frozen - either flash or for a longer period of time. This is especially critical for salmon prone to parasites. What is even more disheartening is that ippolitos is supposedly under the same "branch" as Sams & Son, a major supplier to restaurants around the city. I ended up buying the ahi tuna steak. It doesn't seem to be the freshest (hence I had to sear it). I would not recommend using it directly for poki bowl or sashimi/sushi. For the price tag, you can get it much cheaper somewhere else (e.g. Reading Terminal). That is to say I will not be back. read more

Today's 1st time visit to Ippolito's was fantastic! I love the fresh selection of seafood. I had the tuna cheesesteak and I very much enjoyed it. But felt remorse for I had just finished coming from the gym but the sesame roll was undeniable. Josiah is awesome and we talked seafood for we were both fanatics and he hooked me up with a fresh complementary piece of fish which I promptly seasoned and baked as soon as I got home! Good job folks! read more

Ippolito's Seafood - Yum. It always when I've been around chefs over 10 years. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One super great meal. Pictures are worth a thousand words read more

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I don't know why Yelp has such restaurant-oriented survey questions....this is not a restuarant. There is no where to sit and eat. This is purely a seafood market. Now that I've got that out of my system, my favorite part of this market is that every seafood item has a sign saying where the fish came from, if it was farm-raised or wild, and how it was caught (if applicable). Competitively priced and staff is friendly. Plus: they have a nice, small selection of produce and dairy so if you need to grab something to go with your scallops, you don't need to run somewhere else. Most of the items are a decent market price. read more

For me, ippolito's was a give or take. My girlfriend and I are always on the lookout for the freshest seafood we can get our hands on in the city. Typically I get our fish from the terminal and has never disappointed me but this weekend we decided to do some sushi and sashimi at home. We decided to try and find some amazing seafood place to ensure we got the absolute best. We ended up at ippolito's and i honestly was just not as impressed as i thought i would be. I inquired if they had any tuna or salmon that they considered "sushi grade" and the guy pointed to what they had in the case. (in my opinion, if you want to have "sushi-grade" fish to sell to people for raw consumption, you should have it stored in a separate case because cross-contamination is a thing to consider) The whole store had a fishy smell. I realize everyone reading is like "oh c'mon dude are you serious? It's a fish market" but in my opinion, if you are bringing in fresh fish and appropriately cleaning, segmenting, storing, and most importantly discarding waste properly, you shouldn't have too hard of a time keeping the fishiness to a minimum. All in all, the cuts were OK, my sushi was OK but honestly it wasn't as fresh as i had hoped. Maybe i hit it on an off day but for me, living in Old City, it isnt worth the trek down to ippolito's. read more

Julia So this place was featured in a mag about the city of Philly. There was a picture of the most beautiful looking soft shell crab sandwich and i knew I had to go get one..... So I drive up to this place and I'm like where the heck is the restaurant????? And it hits me... This is a fish store/market... not a restaurant at all... But you can order cooked foods to take out... what was i to do... I had to have that sandwich... I ended up ordering the stuffed mushrooms and clams casino as well.... and holy cow.... those 2 turned out to be the real STARS of the meal.... By the time I tasted these 2 unbelievable apps, I was already long gone from the shop or i would have so gotten another order of each. The mushrooms are stuffed with their authentic crab meat and was arguably the best stuffed shrooms I've ever had. It was a hard act to follow but the clams casino held it's own... The 2 apps trumps the soft shell crab sandwich... The sandwich only turned out to be okay but maybe because i had 2 incredible starters and by the time i got to the sandwich, it was a bit soggy... Next time, I'm just gonna camp out there and eat things one at a time fresh from the kitchen... It's tough to stay around because, after all it is a fish market and the smell will mess you up if you stay too long.... BIG RECOMMENDATION for a spot yet to be truly discovered... read more

I'm really torn on this place. Considering it's only about a 10 minute walk from my place, it could just well be my next go-to spot. With that said, dining there is not ideal, so next time I will definitely opt for calling ahead and taking out. PROS: -Small neighborhood feel/ not pretentious/ not overwhelming like the Italian Market. -The market: super fresh seafood and a giant selection. Like literally, everything. -Dinner: AMAZING scallops at 2 bucks a pop (better than the $20 dinner deal where you get two sides- this way I was able to get 10 scallops for the same price and skip the unnecessary French fries or onion rings). We got half grilled/half pan seared and both were great, though I'd prefer pan seared. They were fresh (even a little bit sandy, which is how you know it's fresh), super buttery and tender. -Everything you can order for dinner off the menu sounded absolutely amazing and reasonably priced. I will absolutely be back here to try a po' boy or some fish and chips. The selection, quality, and freshness is the only reason I would return. CONS: -The place had no air conditioning. I'm not a sea connoisseur, so maybe air conditioning affects the fish or something, but it was a 90-some degree hot and humid day and after a 10 minute walk here, a little AC relief would've been nice. There was one measly little fan in the corner which did nothing unless you wanted to hog all the air from the other patrons. Add the fish smell to this and it was quite unpleasant. -The wait and the space: I should've called ahead considering this place gets hoppin' with takeout orders- which is understandable. But we assumed beforehand that the restaurant area would be separate from the fish market. It was a little confusing- we didn't know who was waiting for food, who already ordered, who our server was- people were just standing around awkwardly and everyone behind the counter was handling takeout orders. We finally ordered at the front counter and didn't pay- she said after we can pay. Okay? We sat on stools in the very tiny area designated for dining in and waited quite some time for our food (for just scallops, I was surprised). We had a server, but not really. It was just weird. We finally ate, then waited even more time as we got back in line at the cash register to wait for someone to finally ring us up. -Cleanliness: I literally never talk about cleanliness in my reviews because I've generally become accustomed to the grittiness of city establishments, especially dive bars. But for a place that boasts fresh seafood and also offers dining in, I shouldn't have to look down and see that the floors haven't been swept all day, nor should I have to swat away flies from my legs while sitting underneath the window bar. Overall, the selection and tastiness of the food is enough to keep me coming back- but next time, I'm ordering ahead, picking up, and avoiding the hot/smelly/confusing experience of dining in. read more

I came in two days ago, on Thursday night. The man behind the counter seemed like he couldn't wait to go home even though they weren't closing for two more hours. He said very little to me, and once I was done ordering, slapped my cut of tuna on the counter in front of me, gave me my total, took my money and then turned around as if he was done with me (only one other customer was in the store, being served by a different cashier). When I asked for ice for the way home, he seemed irritated. But I can ignore the lack of proper customer service... what I can't ignore though, is the food poisoning my significant other got from the fish. When I placed my order I asked for sushi grade ahi tuna. When I saw him grab the fish, I specifically asked if it was good for sushi, to eat raw. He assured me that it was, and when he gave it to me, said nothing regarding suggestions for proper handling of raw fish. I got home and immediately rinsed the fish and made the intended dish with the fish (ahi poke). My boyfriend ate it the next day for lunch, and has been in the bathroom ever since. It has been over 24 hours and his stomach is still upset. We will not be back. read more

I have to be honest, the only reason that I got down here was because I purchased a Groupon. With that being said, I'm happy that I finally went and used it because I found a really great seafood market. This past weekend I had a hankering for cioppino. I had never made it before but I really wanted to give it a shot. Knowing that I had the Ippolito's Groupon I set off to get my ingredients. The store layout is pretty simple and effective. There is a tile floor and a huge glass refrigerated case where everything they sell is presented to you. They have a huge variety of stuff to the point of being impressive. I found the staff to be pretty nice. I even inquired about purchasing some seafood stock and one of the guys came out from the back to show me that they make their own "shrimp stock" but that they were basically out of it. They apologized for not being able to sell me any. I thought this was super cool of them. Anyhoo, got my ingredients, used my Groupon and all was well. I'm definitely coming back now that I made a trip down here. Their selection and prices are too good to pass up. read more

Here's my Ippolito's Seafood Stream of Consciousness Yelp: Formula for a delicious healthy night on the grill at home: Asparagus, portabellas, and drumroll..... Salmon burgers from Ippolito's. I picked up 3 burgers for under 4 dollars on the way home from work today and was totally wowed. It's impossible to go into Ippolito's and leave with just what you came for... quite the king of an impulse seafood buy and well worth it! Whenever you find yourself wandering around this tree lined nook of South Philly, please stop in and pick up some fresh fish (and whatever else strikes your fancy). A few months ago I had some sushi grade tuna- they totally run the spectrum. Additionally, you can pick up all of your seafood accutrement (sp) from the fresh produce to the zatarain's spices, Ippolito's has got your back! Mmmmmboy! read more

When it comes to seafood, you get what you pay for. Is Ippolito's pricey? Yes. Is the seafood amazing? Yes. I will go nowhere else for shellfish. The last time I ate shrimp from here, they were gigantic and tasted like the ocean. The dry packed sea scallops are absolutely perfect. I thought it was not possible to get mind-blowing seafood in Philly, but I was wrong. In addition to fresh seafood, you can pick up a number of cooked dishes, fresh salads, sushi, and some produce and groceries including fresh bread. The crab cake sandwich is outstanding, as is the cole slaw if you're a cole slaw fan. The take-out menu is my new bucket list. So far, I have found the service to be friendly and quick. Zero complaints. A word of caution: if you see the lobster mac and cheese on the menu and think, wow I really want to try that, you need to call a day ahead to get some. I have not yet tried it because I walked in thinking I could just pick some up. Made-to-order means it is probably awesome, so I'm not going to complain about it, though at the time I may have done some foot-stomping until they gave me a sample of crab tomato gravy. Much like giving a kid a lollipop, it shut me right the hell up. read more

This is my all time favorite seafood spot and my first stop whenever I'm in philly... That's right, move over cheesesteak, ippolito's has fresh delicious and inexpensive seafood. Most people buy their seafood to go but I always have them cook it here just the way I like for ($2) extra and eat it here on their rustic wooden tables. read more

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A seafood establishment that you can get fresh seafood AND order GREAT made-to-order seafood?!? I'm there! Don't be discouraged by the place being small, or lack of seating, Ippolito's does wonders with the food! Because of the lack of seating, my friends and I called ahead and ordered food to-go. This is what I recommend, as when we called, they said it would take around 30 minutes for the food to be ready. Parking is hard to find around the area as well since it is Philly, so I would just make sure you head there when the food should be ready. If you live close to the area, they do offer delivery. When I first went inside to get my group's ordered food, we walked around the place real quick and saw the massive variety of fish, shellfish, and other seafood they have. Everything looked very fresh and if I did live close to here, I would definitely come here to get their fresh fish often. Like I mentioned before, there is a small area to side on the side when you first walk-in, so I would only recommend getting food to-go/delivery. Once we got the food, we all realized how good it was. What did I get? Because I'm not from Philly and was craving a "cheesesteak" I got their Ahi Tuna Cheesesteak and let me tell you, this was unique, yet delicious. It had all the things in a typical cheesesteak but substituted with tuna. The fried onions and cheese made you experience the "taste" of a cheesesteak but you are eating tuna! My mind was blown haha. In addition, I was able to try my friend's Dry Boat Dry Sea Scallops, which were fried. OMG even though these are $2 each (ouch), they were soooooo worth the price. These are decent sized, VERY good scallops. The onion rings were different, yet good as well, as they were likely fried in the same oil as where they fry the fish, so you can taste the hint of "seafood" in them. My friends also got the House Cut Salmon and the Brazilian Lobster Tail which each of them said were amazing choices as well. I will need to try these myself when I come back! In addition, I would definitely want to try some of their sandwiches here. The only thing I'll say is to not get the fries if you are doing take-out/delivery, as they will get soggy by the time you start eating. I need to say this again, I will DEFINITELY come back here to try more of their menu items! read more

One of Philadelphia's many culinary traditions that has survived into the 21st century is Ippolito's Seafood Market. Founded in 1919, it will soon celebrate a century of providing Philadelphians with fresh fish and seafood. This South Philadelphia institution is a great place to shop. The choice is wide and the prices totally fair. That's why people keep coming back. And you have the option of eating-in as well as taking-out. Perhaps the biggest bargain in culinary Philadelphia is Ippolito's crispy catfish jawns with hot sauce. I bet you can't eat just one of them! read more

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Best place to procure fishes of allsorts for eating. Fresh and frozen fillets of anything you want. If you need something more obscure, call them a day in advance and they will order it. They also sell sushi-grade tuna and salmon, and will order other fishes you can serve raw. Good Italian-influenced items as well, like Bacalao (salt cod), critical to the Christmas Eve Seven Fishes dinner. read more

Let me summarize my review: If you are looking for the freshest fish in town, Ippolito's is the place to go. We were in the mood to try some fresh, simply prepared seafood and went out of our way to Ippolito's for lunch. And it was it worth it! Obviously, Ippolito's is first and foremost a seafood market that has a wide variety of seafood available to take home. They also have a decent selection of fresh produce and dairy items and have now started carrying high quality meats. But what brought us to Ippolito's is the fact that they also serve meals there, as they have a small counter as well as a few tables where you can enjoy some of the freshest seafood in town. OK.. so now the secret is out. Ippolito's is apparently well known for their ahi tuna steak sandwich but we tried a few fish platters. What a great concept...you get to choose any type of fish they have and tell them how you want it prepared (grilled, broiled, fried, etc). And of course, the seafood could not be any fresher. We enjoyed some grilled salmon and blue fish, and some broiled red snapper, all of which were perfectly cooked. The platters each come with two sides and we had several types of cole slaw (try the apple pear version) as well as roasted potatoes, french fries, and greens. You can also get oysters freshly shucked there as well as things like soft shell crabs in season and I get the impression that if they have it, it can be cooked up for you. The staff (especially the young female cook with blonde hair) could not have been any friendlier and were helpful and made us feel at home. Needless to say we will be coming back very soon. Hopefully word will not get around too fast so we can still snag some seats. Yes. It's that good. read more

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Some of the best seafood at a price that'll make you want to stock up. Some of my favorites are the bags of crab pieces ($10), frozen shrimp ($12), true north atlantic salmon, tuna steaks, and chopped clams. As far as quality for your dollar goes, this place is a god send. Otherwise, I'd be forced to buy seafood at the Acme up the street. *shudders* The service is quick and friendly, and they'll answer any questions you have. Adam is always particularly knowledgeable about what types of seafood would work best for certain dishes. You can also get food made to order, and select vegetables too. read more

This was the most unexpected find on a random day of running errands. We stopped in to check out the seafood selection and were quickly overwhelmed with the amount of wonderful items to select from. Joe Ricci, the Sous Chef is an awesome guy and was extremely helpful in picking out our selections. The Shrimp Burger with homemade French fries for $2.99 was delicious and surprisingly inexpensive. Overall amazing place. Thank you Joe Ricci. read more

Ippolito's Seafood - Shrimp burger and octopus salad - Seafood Markets Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A coworker recommended Ippolito's to me recently, so my fiance and I decided to order some sandwiches for takeout. We ordered a salmon burger, shrimp salad sandwich, and a small order of onion rings. I have never been here before in my 2+ years of being an EPX resident. I have to say- I have been missing out on a hidden gem! First of all, prices were incredibly reasonable. Our entire order was only $14! Secondly, the serving sizes were absolutely perfect. We even saved half the onion rings for the next day. Third, it was delicious. I am pretty picky on my seafood and I have to say that everything was so fresh and tasted so homemade. I was especially impressed with the salmon burger. For just $4 you get an awesome, really fresh and delicious sandwich. Needless to say, Ippolito's will most definitely be my go-to place when I have a hankering for a quick seafood lunch or dinner. read more

I'm so sad to have to change my review of this place. The lobster mac & cheese was great, and I loved my ahi tuna tacos... but now after two bad experiences I'm suspicious of everything there. The trouble started with precooked crabs purchased on a Sunday. They were a $1 a piece, so I thought I had a great deal. I walked the two blocks home, and steamed them within 15 minutes of purchasing. Before we even opened them, we knew somethign was wrong. They had a sharp akeline smell that filled my kitchen. When we cracked them open instead of white and fluffy the meat was spotted with brown. I thought, well it was just one bad experience, let's try again... they were $1 crabs. Then my boyfriend brought back cooked Alaskan king crab. This was in better shape, but there were definately some brown spots at the ends that sketched me out. We started buying crab at Acme instead, and the difference is incredible. Why can I get better crab at the grochery store than the fish monger? read more

Best first stop in Philly EVER! I choose this place in South Philly (not realizing the kind of commute we'd have to make, but it was well worth it. It was Good Friday before Easter. As my friend is Catholic...I tried to oblige by not eating meat also or at least giving him the ultimate fish options. This place had 3 walls of entrees and a giant display case of sides. Don't be mistaken, but this is by no means a restaurant. It's more like a deli with 4 counter seats. Sooo many delicious options. The other stuff (fish and produce looked like it was super fresh and awesome. So, here's what we got: crab fritter - i could do with out. granted it was good, but i prefer crab cakes side salad with creamy balsalmic - delicious and refreshing crab with spaghetti - awesome!, could use some spice or spice options deluxe crab cake burger - amazing I can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu! This place is a must visit and worth the trip. read more

Where else can you get 24 bluepoint oysters, a pound of squid, 4 salmon burgers, and a pound of seaweed salad for under 40 bucks? THIS PLACE. The service left nothing to be desired. Everyone was helpful and knowledgeable and best of all, everyone had manners. I can imagine that it would get a bit claustraphobic when it is crowded, but it wasn't crowded today, so it didn't bother me at all. I literally could have bought a pound of everything. It all looked so good and fresh and the prices are really low!!!! xoxo read more

Defunct, too many assholes millennials moved around Ippolitos and did too much complaining about to smell . so they sold out

Food was okay; I've had better. Just wanted to know what type of restaurant serves their customers burnt French Fries. Not once but twice. I'm done with Ippolito's. read more

Ippolito's Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I came here with my mom to pick up a nice piece of fish. I was amazed at the fresh and diverse selection of fresh fish, seafood and prepared foods. They have an amazing selection of fresh seafood salads as well. We purchased a piece of Red Snapper that we planned on cooking in a few days. Adam was so helpful and knowledgeable about fish and humbly suggested that we pick our fish up closer to the date of preparation, and already took our order and preferences for the cut. I so loved the experience that we ended up staying in for lunch. We had the Ahi Tuna Cheesesteak, which Kelly so kindly and promptly served us. She offered us samples of New England Chowder, which also was delicious. This is a classic Philadelphia gem with so much character. It feels so welcoming. I absolutely love this place and I can't wait to come back. I will do all my seafood shopping here. Absolutely great staff, great fresh food, and a lovely and clean environment. read more