Jersey City Fish Stand is an intimate storefront with an open kitchen run by a friendly husband and wife duo. I was drawn in by a sign saying that they now have Spicy Tuna Handrolls. I was just looking for a snack, so I walked in and looked at their refrigerators expecting to see the handrolls there but was told that they make them fresh to order which took just a couple of minutes. The rice was warm, the tuna was very fresh, the flavors were simple yet exceptional, and the price was very fair. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of ordering only one. I highly recommend ordering a few next time that you're in the area! read more

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The fish and seafood I buy there is excellent. There is sometimes a limited selection, but that is because everything sold there is so very fresh. I highly recommend this small but excellent purveyer of fresh fish and seafood. read more

Sushi rolls were amazing and are highly recommended. I loved talking to the owners, overall experience was great!

Had the pleasure of stopping by at their table at the Project Market!! I had a bowl of their Manhattan Clam Chowder and it was phenomenal!!! Nice chunks of claims and such a tasty broth!! I will def be stopping by their store on Jersey read more

Jersey City Fish Stand - a bowl of soup - Seafood Markets Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Best seafood in JC. Aways fresh and amazing selection. Store stuff is super helpful and friendly. The only thing I would improve is delivery. Never available on the same day. Otherwise my go to for a seafood dinner. read more

I can't say enough good things about the JC Fish Stand. Everything is excellent from their service, the prices, the people and of course - the fish! I highly recommend! read more

Ordered a cup of their New England clam chowder from their stand at the project market. $5 for a cup or $15 for a quart. This is legit chowder where you can taste and see the clams. It's a creamy, hearty soup with potatoes that's so good drink in a chilly December day. Portions are generous too. I'm looking forward to ordering fresh seafood from them the next time I visit their stand at the grove street farmers market. read more

Love this place. Expensive but worth it. High quality seafood that is responsibly sourced. Never had a negative experience.

I organized a Game of Thrones dinner and viewing party (I know, nerd) and I wanted to serve oysters and clams (sans cockles) in honor of Arya Stark. I reached out to John (one of the owners) at The Fish Stand and he was super responsive and eager to help out. Despite the fact that their store is closed on Sundays, they delivered to my apartment the order complete with the serving containers, ice, lemons, cocktail sauce, mignonette and horseradish at no additional cost. The oysters and clams were shucked and presented perfectly and most importantly, they were delicious! They were a huge hit at my party! I highly recommend The Fish Stand based on the excellent customer service I received and the quality of my order. I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with The Fish Stand. Consider me a loyal customer for life! read more

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Absolutely love this place! The seafood is always fresh and delicious and let's not forget about their cakes!!! Their various cakes (so far I have tried cod/gouda, salmon and shrimp) are really tasty. They have various new catches I have never had so it's always great to come in and try new things. Will be coming back of course! read more

Fresh fish with a rotating menu. You never know what they'll have until the day of. I bought a pound of monkfish from them for $22, and cooked it later that day in a lemon butter sauce (they gave me a free lemon with my purchase). It was tender, moist, and full of umami. The prices are more expensive than local supermarkets (even a common fish like salmon was selling for close to $20), but the quality is also up a notch. read more

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My first fish BBQ as a JC resident was with fish bought by this place. I am speechless. Amazing quality fish, I bought a whole octopus, their wild shrimp, and swordfish. Our guests were in love with the food. Thank you guys, you have just gotten a new regular customer! read more

The Fish Market sells super super super fresh fish. Yes, it comes with a price - but there is an obvious difference when you eat the fish that comes from the Fish Market and the fish that comes from the grocery store. Everything I have purchased has been fresh and delicious. It's a pretty simple place, basically just a counter with fresh fish on ice! You order by the weight and they'll help you out if you aren't sure how much to get. They have a rotating menu so there's always different fish available when you stop in! And they always throw in a lemon (nice touch!) and also have some spices available for purchase. I'm so happy to have them in the neighborhood! read more

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Seriously fresh seafood right in the heart of downtown jersey city. There's a nice variety of seafood from catch of the day to scallops to salmon, everything is always delicious. I got a great cut of corvina and made some delicious ceviche with it. Definitely a must stop if you're walking around, but just a heads up it's not cheap. If you want good seafood though, it's worth the price. read more

Love this place. We get fish from here weekly. Employees are great and knowledgeable. Fish is great with multiple options. Call ahead for big orders or specific inquiries because it's busy and they sometimes sell out. Price is higher than at supermarkets but well worth it for quality. read more

Definitely one of the biggest things I miss about jersey city! I frequented this shop 1-2x per week until our move. Great items & quality. Best scallops, cod, crab cakes ! read more

Great neighborhood business in the heart of Jersey City. Excellent service and food quality. Even in the midst of a holiday and Covid restrictions JC Fish Stand is exceptionally good. read more

Oysters, crab legs, shrimp, anything. Everything from this Fish Stand is crisp, fresh, marvelous. I'm biased. I like to shuvk my own oysters and though I love happy hours, I'm not understanding why I pay 3x the price when I can do it at home. Especially living in coastal cities, so because my inner curmudgeon old man likes a deal, I go to JC Fish Stand to pick up my own Oysters. Each time they are fresh and light with subtle brine, likely Wellfleets. I also do a brilliant crab and seafood boil. I do enough where one would think I do mukbang. Though I love the plastic bib at restaurants and novelty, the seafood isn't always cooked properly in restaurants. Again, I love a lavish food life but don't want to pay a rental deposit for subpar sauce when I can make it all at home under 30 min. All the seafood here is tasty, succulent, and honestly remarkable for my meals. The fish mongers are thoughtful and not haughty as some specialty shops tend to be in that hipster area. They are kind, to the point, well informed. I recommend your next seafood purchase here over any grocery store in JC. You'll taste the freshness and can get the latest catch for an ultimately satisfying meal. read more

Hidden gem in JC! Nice variety for a smaller store, and they bring their fish to the weekly Grove St farmer's markets!

A neighborhood fave! My to-go for fresh fish and also prepared orders like their tuna salad (put on top of some water crackers and wash it down your favorite nice bev under the shade in Van Vorst Park = bliss in heaven). Friendly staff too! read more

I love this place! Came here for the first time and bought some sushi grade tuna and sushi grade salmon. Both were delicious! The man behind the counter was very knowledgeable about fish and knew the origin and how the fish was transported. It is well worth the price to get quality fish. I look forward to coming back in the future. read more

I recently placed a pickup order online for some salmon. I loved how easy it was to place the order online and received a text notification when my order was ready for pickup. The salmon was so fresh and amazing. It melted like butter when I ate it for dinner. It was incredible!!! I am definitely going to continue buying fresh seafood from Jersey City Fish Stand on a weekly basis going forward. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going here if you need seafood!! read more

Don't show up a minute after closing. I've been coming here for 4 years. The fish is great, the prices are decent, and the service is hit or miss depending on who's working the counter. Walked in a minute after closing. Guy at the counter said sorry we're closed. The last customer says,"let'em pick something quick" and the guy responds,"nah! I gotta be somewhere." That's what you get for 4 years of loyalty. I'll get my fish from Key Foods down the street from now on. read more

If you are in Downtown JC, enjoy cooking fresh fish, and are not buying your fish from the JC Fish Stand, you are missing out! A much needed addition to the Downtown foodie shopping scene. Beautifully fresh fish, nice selection which varies with the "daily catch," and friendly staff who know what they are doing. Yes, folks, wonderfully fresh fish comes with a price, as do any other quality ingredients. I find their prices appropriate, comparing with the usual spots I get my fresh fish in the City. Now that I discovered this place, which is a quick walk from Grove St station, it will be a regular stop on my commute home. Now if we only had a local butcher Downtown as well (anyone listening?!)... read more

What an amazing addition to the neighborhood! I first became a fan of JC Fish Stand when they were doing markets around the area, and once they opened a full time store I was ecstatic as there is nowhere else around town to get fresh seafood. But it's not just the fact that they sell seafood that brings me back- it's the way they do it. The employees (usually it's one of the owners!) are super informative about their product. They will tell you the when/where/how of each item they are selling, and in addition are always super thorough in cleaning the fish prior to wrapping it for me. I also appreciate how I never have to hesitate asking the best way to cook something. The variety of fish they sell is great as it changes based on availability. I have had fish from here that I frankly never saw outside of a fancy restaurant prior. Also- seeing a whole Monkfish is really cool in person! Last but not least- they also sell premade "to go" containers here, and I frequently am walking away with some smoked salmon and crab dip. The crab dip is homemade and it's freaking delicious. read more

Got their wild shrimp, wild salmon and monkfish. All were as fresh as can be!!! The pricing is certainly high but that's what you have to pay for fresh and wild seafood! I would gladly pay the price and eat less and actually TASTE the fish than buy that farmed stuff that tastes like nothing. Great selection and cute little store. read more

My favorite stop for fresh seafood. I've picked up pieces from shoprite out of pure convenience, but making the extra stop is worth the time. Everything is always fresh & they're always a ton of help on suggestions. Fairly priced and even have some pre-packaged soups and other items. read more

How I LOVE Jersey City Fish Stand! Somehow I always missed their stand during the summertime farmers' markets in the neighborhood. Since they've opened a brick-and-mortar shop, I've picked up some fantastic bay scallops and lots of salmon. I've even given the Spanish mackerel a shot at their suggestion (it was a win!). The shop owners are fantastic: they make seafood shopping and prep a lot less intimidating than it otherwise would be! Don't be afraid to ask them for ideas on dinner. read more

Was looking for a quality fish market around downtown jersey area and finally found one that meets all of my expectations :)

I bought some scallops a while back from their fish stand. They were huge succulent and sweet. Also, prices were better than Whole Foods. It felt good to support a local JC spot. The woman working the stand was super nice. They were also very fresh and had very little sand. I came home cooked them in lemon butter. They were amazing ! I hope to visit their store one of these days to try their other fish and shell fish. read more

Having just moved to JC, I was walking down the street and poked my head into the JC Fish Stand to check it out. I ended up taking home some smoked salmon and it is THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD. And I know from smoked salmon. It was perfect. Now I am ruined and will never be able to go back to "regular" lox. Looking forward to trying everything else they have! read more

Such a gem to have in the neighborhood! Fish was fresh and delicious, service was quick and kind, and New England clam chowder was so tasty! I love their online ordering service -- makes life easy and alleviates worry about what will be in stock. read more

So frustrating to get fish "past it's prime". Stopped in to grab dinner tonight- asked what's fresh- was told the sole was local and great, only to get it home, and smell an ammonia-ish smell when I unwrapped it. Super frustrating from the only shop in town. I trusted you. read more

Fresh Fish makes my world go round and round! I was really excited to see this place open, but due to my work schedule and that they are only open until 3pm on Saturdays (closed Sundays) it took me a while to get down there. Finally made it one Saturday and scored some great clams, which my fella and I both agreed we haven't cooked with as good clams since we were in Maine 2 years ago. All the fish looked really fresh and I'll definitely be back for some of that. One of the things I loved about the store was they have about 10 different spice mixes that they sold for 50 cents a scope, that is amazing! So nice not to have to shell out $4 at the super market for a spice mix you are not sure you'll ever use again. I also learned about their Healthy Eating Club which has two pickup dates a week. There is a selection of fish which you preorder 6 oz portions for pick-up either Monday or Thursday. The benefits of preordering are a 5% discount and you are guaranteed to get your fish, even if they sell out. From what I can see their fish has not been frozen and is not farmed, which is the way we all should eat fish. So excited this placed opened up in JC!!!!! read more

I love this stand and these people! They are so knowledgeable and helpful and even make suggestions that have always been spot on! The staff is friendly and an awesome addition to this community!! read more

Honestly, a city of this size in the downtown area without a serious fresh fish place? Awful. Glad they took over this place and have given the neighborhood a good place to get reasonable prices on high-quality fish and other seafood. read more

Heard about this place from a friend. Picked up cod today. It was very fresh! Happy there's now a fish market in town.

Hands down best fish shop in the Hudson County area! I've been getting a variety of fish from both their farmers market stand and store front on Jersey City Ave; always a great experience. Their Salmon, scallops and homemade crab dip are a few of my favorites. In addition to the delicious fish the customer service is also fantastic! read more

Love the fish stand!! We buy from them at the Hoboken Garden St. farmer's market, or stop by the shop. They are great to work with and have found some special things for us, quality is always excellent. On my way there now!!! Thanks, John!!! read more

I went last week to buy some shrimp and have been meaning to write a review- the shrimp was so fresh and delicious, and the service we received was excellent. I'm so happy to finally have somewhere in jersey city that sells fresh amazing quality seafood! read more