In mid April I picked up 3 dozen large blue crabs. I steamed them with Old Bay...they were fabulous! Large, heavy and full of sweet meat. Like when I was a kid in southern Maryland. We also grabbed some great stone crabs for a non-Marylander... Thanks guys!! See you next visit. read more

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Great seafood market I've heard about for years just never found them until Thursday. Picked up some cod, which I couldn't find at Publix or at sprouts and then made a decision to buy some grouper cheeks. Everything was great grouper cheeks spectacular. Also really enjoyed the friendly gentleman working on the counter. read more

Lockhart's has the best seafood ! Nice people that work here also if you're in the area & looking for some good seafood , this is the place to go read more

Update. I recently (July 2025) bought a dozen mixed med and large blue crabs and each one was filled with sweet succulent crab meat. Buy them before the weekend or they'll probably be all sold out. read more

Bill behind the counter is super friendly and helpful. Best fresh catch around! Also, the Smoked Salmon is to die for! Highly recommend 10/10 read more

Grouper cheeks and fresh live Florida blue crabs you can't beat it. You gotta get in there.

Fantastically fresh local Fish & Seafood Market The snapper we got was amazing. Definitely go visit Lockhart's Seafood Fish and Stone Crab Market (727) 934-4376 read more

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For me, Lockhart's is the best seafood store around. The service is good and the fish and seafood is very fresh. The types of fish change, but they always seem to have snapper and grouper. read more

This shop used to be called Holiday Seafood, and while the name has changed, the quality is as good as before. This is always our first choice whenever we want fresh seafood, for they sell their daily fresh catches. Which means that supply is limited and, unlike a supermarket, you can't go in excepting all varieties to be available. In fact, you need to go early for the best selection, because once it's out, it's out. You can go next door to Rusty Bellies, which has a bigger selection, but we aren't the only folks who prefer this as our first choice, and there's a reason for it. We usually get the shrimp and grouper from this place. If you haven't tried grouper cheeks, get some and pan fry them in some garlic butter. It's half the price of grouper fillet but equally delicious, with a firmer texture. And oh, don't forget to pick up some smoked fish spread while you're there!! read more

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I've been going to Lockhart's Seafood for the past 5 years-you cannot get any fresher fish-literally right off the boat in their backyard. They are super friendly, will cut any size fish you want, never rush you and are extremely helpful in getting exactly want you want. I've never had any issue with any purchase, and if you are a stone crab fanatic, this is the place to go. They are slightly past Rusty Bellies and have ample parking. Do yourself a huge favor next time you want fresh fish-go to Lockhart's-be aware of their hours, for example, they close on Tuesday at 2:00. read more

Best fish monger in the area. Be sure to try Bill's fish spread in addition to the super fresh shrimp and fish.

Great service and seafood. Owner is friendly and willing to recommend you their best or most popular seafood for the day.

Lockhart's has owned this seafood market for a little over two years, but a seafood market had stood in this spot for approximately 22 years. It definitely has a following! This is not a large market (see interior pic), but it has a variety of fresh seafood offerings, standard pricing, & it offers excellent service. (Brent was really good.) Currently, due to Covid fears, only one customer may enter the market @ a time. There's a helpful marquee beside the front door; it lists all the latest fresh catches. Family-owned & operated Lockhart's has its own dock and boats, w/ most of the seafood self-supplied. (Salmon & one or two other seafood selections are shipped in from outside areas, but whenever quality local seafood is available, it's what you'll find here.) The only fish that was previously frozen is Cod. Along w/ different fishes, there was shrimp, clams, stone crab, & a fish spread available today. (The sushi-grade tuna looked divine!) I didn't see lobsters, snow crab, blue crab, conch, crayfish, octopus & oysters, but I know they are sold here whenever possible. There's also a wall freezer that is filled w/ seafood items such as chowders, etc (see pic) & shelves w/ a small offering of sauces & seasonings, etc. Brent answered questions thoroughly, explained the business, offered to let me buy just half of the Little Neck clams, & asked if I wanted ice to keep my fish & clams cold on the trip home. The Grouper Cheeks @ $11.99 lb were so fresh-- just excellent pieces. (If you've never eaten cheeks, you're missing out!) I paid $15.99 for 50 Littlenecks, which were delicious, & the sweet Red Grouper @ $20.99 lb was a great catch. (No pun intended:) Lockhart's ships its seafood. Wholesale options are available. Now that City Girl Seafood in Hudson is closed, this will most likely be my GO TO place whenever I'm craving fresh seafood or am having company. What I purchased today was just SOOO much better than what I've found elsewhere. Sometimes smaller is definitely better-- such a great little market! read more

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Overpriced small soft shell crabs. They were also frozen. I was very dissatisfied and went to another location.

This place is awesome. Great selection of fresh seafood, smoked fish, soup and more. Staff is awesome.

We had the good fortune to come to Lockharts the day we arrived in Tarpon Springs -- Lockharts is a family owned business and it shows in their great customer service and awesome seafood --- fresh as it gets --- thanks -- Bill and Alicia read more

I read the reviews on Google and Yelp and I wanted to give this place a try. After spending $$$$ at Wards in Clearwater and having poor quality I was in need of a quality fish market. I wasn't disappointed. I got live blue crabs and extra large shrimp. When I cooked and tasted the crabs it was the freshest, sweetest I've tasted in a very long time. Looking forward to tasting the shrimp. This is my new go to. The Owner was Uber nice. I recommend highly. Understand they have what they catch for the day and what's in season. Call for specifics and get there early!!! read more

Do not walk, but RUN to Lockhart's Seafood!!! Hands down the best fresh seafood in Tarpon Springs! We went in just for fresh Tuna but ended up leaving with so much more because everything looked AMAZING!! Not only did the Tuna look fantastic, but we also went with Lobster tail, sword fish, shrimp, and Mr. Bills amazing Gumbo!!!! Will 100% be back before the weekend is over!! Also, huge shoutout to Mr. Bill for the amazing customer service. The pricing was absolutely on point and I can assure you, You WILL NOT regret buying from here. read more

Lockhart’s Seafood - Home made gumbo. Lobster tail. Shrimp. Sword fish. Tuna. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

This place has the freshest fish and seafood around. Staff are friendly and give great service. The fish spread is some of the best I've ever had. read more

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We bought some shrimp today...once we got home we realized they smelled like ammonia and we had to throw them out. It was pretty gross, actually. The oysters also were funky. The grouper cheeks were fine, though. read more

I agree that there aren't many activities going on in North Pinellas County compare to other areas of Tampa Bay. However Its less commercial environment allows small businesses to thrive. That is something I really like about our North Pinellas County. There are no short of characters. Holiday Seafood and its owner Bill is one among many ones. The shop was located at North Pinellas Ave just pass Sponge Dock at Tarpon Spring (http://www.yelp.com/biz/northside-seafood-market-tarpon-springs?hrid=Rd2JgbkTg6hrmdu7EKa4Cg#src:self). It is now move to current address and changed its name to Holiday Seafood. Bill says: I like to be on the water. Yes. The new shop is by the water and it means fresh seafood right off the boat. Other than changed address, everything in Bill's shop remain the same. He sells whole fishes, fish fillet, frozen seafood, live crab, home made gumbo, fish spread, and my favorite, the giant fresh gulf shrimp. Bill frequently gives discount on fresh shrimps during weekends. I went there yesterday and bought two pound of fresh shrimp (heads-on) for 7.99 a pound. Try to beat that price and the size of the shrimp. Make sure you sign up for his mailing list for information of on sale events. You will impress your guests if you are to have a seafood cook out. Bill is very friendly. He has accommodated several of my orders. I have been a very satisfied customer and will always shop there to support the business. Biz Hour: Mon - Tue: 7:30 am - 2:00 pm Wed - Sat: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Support Local Business. read more

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Lockhart's is my favorite local fish store. Food is always fresh with a nice variety. They are my go to fish market.

MR Bill did not disappoint. Delicious grouper and fairly priced. Will definitely stop next time we are in tarpon springs.

We discovered Lockhart's Seafood about 6 months ago. What a find! Though we live 1.5 hrs away, we have called ahead to verify the availability of product and they have graciously held it until I arrive. Yesterday Bill assisted with my fresh lump crab purchase, providing professional, courteous service in the process. Lockhart's Seafood is definitely worth the trip for the freshest and best quality seafood in the area. read more

The seafood is always fresh at a great price friendly staff always accommodating . Ice can be provided

Freshest fish in the area. Can't go wrong here. Snapper, grouper and shrimp are our staples. Their fish spread is super yummy too. Plus good people running the business. Won't be disappointed. read more

My go-to place for shrimp. Fresh products and reasonable prices. Great folks run it, too. Hidden away past Rusty Bellies.

I am a personal chef in the area and the folks at holiday seafood do not know this. I have recently started to use them as I have found them to be the freshest around. I have tried many places all around the Tampa Bay Area and none compare to the freshness I have found here. They are very friendly and knowledgeable about their product and carry a variety of fish which my clients have remarked about how good the fish tasted compared to what they bought before I started cooking for them. Many times I watched them bring the fish right off the boat and fileted right in front of me. read more

I used to go to the other fresh fish markets on the sponge docks and all though they are all good - Holiday Seafood is as fresh as it can get other than catching and filleting it yourself. They cut the filet's fresh off the whole fish, grouper, red snapper, whole salmon filet's and the fresh Ahi Tuna cut right off the whole loin... A nice clean market and friendly owners and staff - there is no other place I will go to get my fresh seafood - and I have referred several friends there and they all agree. GB read more