I'm obsessed with the staff here! Mi hombres de pescados…read moretakes really good care of me and I'm notified when my fish comes in. Mi senoritas bonitas at front and steam counter are lovely. They are quiet, well mannered and work so quickly! Prices here seem reasonable (I'm not sure of the market rate so what the heck am I even saying that for, except to lengthen this review because yelp is a wise arse always in my business talking about "write more"). It could be kept cleaner but I'm OCD with cleanliness so don't mind that thought. My overall rating is a strong 4 for No. 1 Fish Market/ Utica Fish Market The End.

I'm quite obsessed with this place and it's a true savior in a neighborhood that's a food desert…read more Let me be very clear: this is a small hole in the wall in a slightly sketchy neighborhood and quite humble in appearance. The owner is decently pleasant but I wouldn't neccesarily call him friendly, so just don't go in asking a bunch of silly questions and you'll be fine. The selection of fish is very broad and you can buy whole fresh fish to take home after picking your own, or choose from fillets. You can shop 2 ways here: pick, pay, and leave, or pick, pay, and have them steam cook it for an extra $1 per lb. I always have them steam my fish and add their blend of sliced potatoes, onions, corn, broccoli and carrots which is the best way to go, every time! The ladies who steam are freaking experts with seasoning! I recommend that you get your order steamed and ask for everything which includes seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and red pepper flakes. They squirt your fish with lemon juice and then rinse it, followed by generous amounts of seasoning (I've never had it be too salty, they just get it right somehow) and put everything in a big plastic bags for steaming. and when your fish is done (13 minutes) they put a big dollop of butter (actually a "buttery blend" but it's still very good, just roll with it!) in the bag, close it up and put it in an aluminum container with plastic lid. I mention the packaging because it does an incredible job of keeping everything hot for at least 90 minutes after you buy it. You'll spend about $12-20 easily but you will LOOOOVE IT!!

I had brought Jumbo shrimp from this place on August.30,2023 and I tell you the Shrimp was…read moreextremely rotten to the core.This place continues to sell fish and shrimp that has expired and things that drop on the floor they just put it back and sell it to the consumers.I will be calling the health department on this place. And I hope they shut this place down because it makes no sense to sell you something they know that has expired for a while please stay far away from this fish market unless you want to get sick...1818 church ave y and s market very disgusting human beings work there please stay away.

5 stars for the really great fish. Everything is fresh here…read moreand it sells quickly 2 stars for the fact they have a couple guys behind the counter and none of them at the door. This is a high foot traffic neighborhood for Caribbean people shopping. The elderly frequent these stores way more than young people so I noticed many of them on the side walk afraid to go inside. They were outside peaking inside asking for someone else to get their fish. I actually don't like when I see the elderly timid and standing off to the side avoiding asking for what they need. It's the job of the staff to notice that they arent being assisted so they can accommodate them. It was crowded today. Like way too many people were in the store at the same time. Like a mad house. I just was frustrated with how many people didn't give the elderly first dibs on ordering their fish. As far as the prices and the quality it's a thumbs up.

I visit every year to purchase whitting fish, when visiting my brother's place. The fish is fresh,…read moreand the service is excellent. I enjoy the way the fish is sliced into a filet. They have varieties different fish. Love it...

Don't. Friday…read more Fry-day is "fish fry" in most African American households, an long held tradition in my family which was no different today. The fish market was packed today. BlueFish I bought two Blue Fish at $3.99 per pound and when I arrived home I was disappointed that it was not cleaned, heads off and tails on as I requested, but the weekend is here so I could deal with that, however once the fish was seasoned and fried, the fish tasted bitter in certain spots and this is a sure sign that these Blue Fish were not fresh. Return policy. I didn't find out about the return policy until I left the store. You can not return seafood that is cooked or seasoned and it must be returned on the same day. I bought Blue Fish around 7pm in the evening,cooked it around 9pm? The market closes at 7pm....How is a same day return possible? Disappointing. I will not be back, the fish was stale and the customer service lacked a lot, there's a better fish market on Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue that I normally patronize, however I was in such a rush I visited this merchant, because it was close to home. BIG MISTAKE. Fish was STALE. Disappointing. Go somewhere else.

I like this fish market. I could have sworn I reviewed this years ago but apparently I did not!…read more I like this market because they carry catfish, which a lot of fish markets in the neighborhood dont carry. You'll find your standard fare of seafood and freshwater fish including catfish (my fav), salmon, porgy, whiting and talapia. They also have a good selection of crustaceans, such as crab, shrimp and lobster. This place isn't fancy and the fish is usually kept on ice but I've been coming here for years and have never had a problem. If you get a whole fish they will fillet it for you for free ( just tip them!)

I admit I was a little nervous about a fishmarket on Flatbush, but it seemed to be happening with…read moreregulars on my walk home so I decided to check it out. They've got a decent selection of fish and shrimp on ice, as well as a selection of fixins behind the counter. This ain't Whole Foods honey, so no descriptions about what's wild or farmed, fresh off the boat or been frozen, but it definitely felt safer than the mysterious meats and fishes in barrels at some of the nearby groceries. The fishmonger was a really sweet guy and pleasant to buy from. I'm sure if I had questions he would've been helpful, but I decided to play it safe and get two salmon steaks. Got two really nice sized portions and only paid about $7.80. If they're as good as they looked I got a great deal, if not I'll update my post! Selection is mostly local varieties (snapper, salmon, perch, tilapia etc), most are whole fish but a few are sliced or in steaks, unfortunately no sashimi grade cuts but let's face it, I wasn't expecting there to be. Solid neighborhood joint, if my salmon steaks turn out well I'll definitely be back.

Quick service, fresh fish, def call ahead before your arrival so you don't have to wait for them to…read moremake your order right then and there

I love this spot. Perfect establishment to visit when you want fresh, tasty, no frills seafood at…read morean affordable price. I saw them pop up on my Doordash a while back and was genuinely surprised when I saw that their salmon plate with a side was only $15. I just had to try them out and I wasn't disappointed. I've been a regular ever since. I will say though that the picture they use to advertise that specific plate is a TAD bit misleading. I order it often and the pieces have never been as big as what's shown, however, not a dealbreaker whatsoever. I actually called to clarify once, what they do is split their salmon filets into two pieces. I prefer extra garlic and extra seasoning but it's flavorful without it, I'm just picky. I only get their vegetables to accompany my fish because I fell in love with their cabbage the first time around. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, in fact all the veggies were so tasty. And the meal could easily feed two people. The pictures attached are of the salmon plates after I added my usual condiments which are always soy sauce & chili oil. I've also tried their fried porgy which comes with two whole porgies for $8 I believe. Insane. They were good but I prefer the steamed fish. The "fried" rice is the only miss though, it's just yellow rice and doesn't taste like much. Overall, 9/10. Highly recommend.

Was in the area and noticed a new seafood shop. I don't cook a lot of seafood, but I've been…read moremeaning to, so took the opportunity to check out what they've got. First of all, everything's fresh (unless it's frozen/prepackaged like their tuna steaks). I think almost everything ins locally sourced. They had some nice red snapper, and branzino. All different sizes, and for good prices. I picked up a small 1-pound red snapper (which they cleaned for me), as well as 2 lbs of their Connecticut mussels. They also had oysters, but they were Blue Points, which aren't my favorite. Got home and cooked everything, and it was quality all around. I now know that I can house 2 lbs of mussels in a single sitting... Cash only!

I'm so glad I finally checked this place out. I got a beautiful whole red snapper for my Lunar New…read moreYear celebrations. It was super fresh and the gentleman helping me did a very complete job of scaling it and trimming the fins. I'll be back next time for the branzino! Don't be put off by the minimalist retail space! It makes sense that they'd keep it easy to clean and hose down, ya know?

Good selection in kosher fish. Nice guys serving you as polite as can be. Also they will cut or…read moreslice you filets or stake any way YOU want them. Truly great service and selection.

This is the worst fish market in Brooklyn. They are so rude and incompetent. Every time I go there…read moreI leave disappointed and annoyed. The fish is not even fresh. They have no respect for customers. The customer service is abysmal. And to top it all of they are so expensive $$$$$$. Save your money and go somewhere else. If I could give it zero stars I would.

My friends ordered and picked up from Element Seafood. We were having seafood for dinner and they…read moreinsisted on having oysters to go along with the dinner. I'm really glad they got them. The oysters were fresh and we shucked they right at home. They were meaty and flavorful. I imagine that next time we could broil or fry some too. I would definitely recommend them for your oyster needs.

After dealing with COVID-19 closures for over a year, it is refreshing to see summer return to a…read morereopening NYC, and I was ecstatic to learn Element Seafood is open for business. If you love the freshest oysters, clams, and mussels as much as I do, then is the place for you. Thank you Morgan and your family for helping me so expeditiously! I got their phenomenal Shigoku oysters and littleneck clams for my July 4th weekend. I just finished picking my order up, but after getting home, I could not wait until the weekend came so I shucked a few clams. They were everything I have been waiting to taste for what feels like forever, briny but supremely sweet. I cannot wait until I can share the Shigokus with my family!