We came for the Wednesday lobster rolls and it was better then I expected. Everything from the toasted bread to the huge chucks of perfectly prepared lobster was on point. Highly recommended. read more

If you want a fresh "lobstah" roll, get there early on Wednesdays! I forgot to take a picture because we were so excited to eat. The lobster roll, although a little pricey, is fresh, delicious, and perfectly seasoned. The guys behind the counter were friendly and quick. Because of Covid, only 5 people are allowed inside at a time, so don't be too discouraged by the line outside. It moves quickly. I look forward to going back for lobster rolls and also to buy fresh fish to cook at home. read more

Amazing people. Amazing service. This is what a business should be. Thank you for keeping AZ safe and fed!

I picked up the halibut cheek fish taco bundle yesterday and it was fantastic! Came with the fish, a garlic citrus marinade, delicious slaw and tortillas. I would get it again. Curbside pickup and easy dinner. I had previously purchase the Farmi chicken and eggs and will try and snag some of the goat cheese. It goes fast. The Santa Barbara red prawns were alive and delicious. Everything is so fresh!! read more

I had an appt & yelped closest seafood market. So glad I did !! This is a delightful little market. Everything was so so fresh !! It is nearly impossible to get great seafood & fish in this city . I was thrilled to find this. Hubby was more than thrilled having his favorite sashimi for dinner !! I asked which was there freshest fish & please make a sashimi platter. Hubby said the scallops were amazing as well as the yellow tail & tuna. I loved the salmon. Also bought shrimp salad & lobster salad & shrimp. It is worth the drive !! Don't hesitate !' Oh & bought two fillets that look awesome. read more

Let me start off by saying that, all in all, I think this place is wonderful. I've been here twice now - the fish has, so far, always been super fresh and the staff have always been very friendly. The first day I visited I had the pleasure of talking with a particular staffer that *really* knew his stuff. I unfortunately did not catch his name. He allowed me to sample a particular muscle they had brought in that day that would only be there for a week and let me tell you it was nothing less than amazing. I may have missed it this year but next year when it's in season I'll buy a ton of it. The sashimi-grade yellow tail and salmon are super fresh and is probably the best I've had in the valley. There is one caveat that resulted in the reduction of one star, however. Sashimi-grade fish - particularly the Ahi Tuna. Yes, yes - the United States doesn't have an official definition of Sashimi-grade so that label can basically be slapped on anything. I do love my Sashimi, however, and it is for this primarily that I started frequenting Nelson's. According to the representative working last I visited, the Ahi tuna is "Wild Caught, never frozen". I am not a subject matter expert when it comes to fish, but I did my research regarding consuming raw fish prior to taking the leap and buying my own sashimi/making my own sushi. Wild caught fish are quite susceptible to parasitic infections. Farmed fish, in general, are not nearly as susceptible and are relatively safe to consume raw. Nelson's salmon and yellow tail was Norwegian-farmed, according to the representative, so that was fine. But, while wild-caught marine fish such as Ahi Tuna are not really susceptible to tape works like fresh water fish, they *are* susceptible to anisakids which can result in symptoms similar to food poisoning and, in rare circumstances, severe health complications. To minimize this risk the FDA states that wild-caught fish eaten raw should be frozen at -4 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of seven days, or for 15 hours at a temperature of -31 degrees Fahrenheit as this will kill off most if not all living parasites. Nelson's has, by their own account, not adhered to these guidelines for their wild caught Ahi tuna. While the risk of contracting a life-threatening parasitic infection from non-frozen Ahi tuna is still relatively low, I personally would recommend avoiding the Ahi Tuna at Nelson's if you plan to consume it raw and are overly concerned about the chances of contracting a food borne illness (like me lol) and suggest finding a market that freezes the fish per FDA recommendation. read more

Literally the best fish sandwich I've had in my life, people are awesome. Highly recommend!

Bought what we thought was good fish and I opened it up to get ready to cook it and found multiple worms on my fish. I was gonna make fish tacos for my moms last night in town and ended up throwing away $45 of fish. So so crushed by this. read more

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Enjoyed this place. Picked some of their unique rice, ceviche, seaweed salad, fresh octopus and halibut. The seafood is was five star. This place is a lot like Chula Seafood with a few more options. read more

This is a brand new meat and seafood market and I couldn't wait to stop in after reading about it in the Phoenix New Times. I'm always on the lookout for new privately owned markets. We went yesterday and we're greeted so nicely by Chris and Ryan. I wasn't looking for anything in particular. Ryan recommended the John Dory filets which I had never had before. I cooked them last night, as recommended, very simply in lemon butter, tossed in some capers. This was not only some of the best fish I've ever had but it was also the best fish I've ever made. I wouldn't have ever known to try it without Chris' recommendation. This is what I love about small markets. I will definitely be back. Thanks Chris and Ryan! read more

We have taken the drive up from Tucson specifically for Lobster Rolls on Wednesday twice now. The team at Nelson's is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful about their product and ways to prepare. And holy product! The fish is so fresh, I forget we live in a desert. It is so nice to see a local team taking pride in their work. Definitely a diamond in the Phoenix area. read more

The service is fast and friendly. The place is small (more for take out) but sooo clean and the food is so fresh! I tried the octopus salad it was rather bland but the octopus was perfectly cooked. Their sauces are AMAZING (try this miso one), the shrimp sandwich was delicious and the amount of shrimp was very generous. The Bhani ma (forgot the spelling lol, was very tasty and has a kick. If you like spice, I definitely recommend it! Then I tried their lobsta roll on Wednesday. The lobster is pretty meaty and very fresh. I just wish the sandwich was a little longer if they added another side to go with the chips because the small roll and bag of chip was like $25. The prices are rather high but I'm sure it's because it's hard to find fresh seafood in the desert . My favorite is their poke!!! Best poke in town!!!! Definitely will be back. Did take a picture of that because the little bite I had, I couldn't resist and ate the whole thing then realized I forgot to take a picture read more

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Their website is terrible and no one ever answers there phone. Tried to reach out to them multiple times with absolutely no success

So this is a review of the Wednesday Lobster Roll not the shop or seafood quality they sell. I'm a bit of a lobster roll snob so IMO the roll is way to small for the hipster price mark of $26.....really? The bread is good but my lobster was very chewy and you couldn't bite through a piece. You just had to pull the whole piece out and eat it. Not sure what the hype is all about. The roll is as small as the tiny bag of chips you get with it. It doesn't even compare to the lobster roll at the Capital Grille which is only $20 and you get truffle parmesan fries with it and some ambiance lol. So I say don't bother there is better out there. Won't be back. read more

Freshest and most diverse seafood retail in the valley. Great customer service. When stone crabs are in season, lobster Wednesday and so much more! read more

Best coleslaw I have ever had in my life. Must be the jalapeno that brings a zing to your tongue. read more

My favorite new Phoenix spot! Staff is awesome, helpful, and knowledgeable. The rotating menu never disappoints. My boyfriend and I try to come at least once every two weeks! We've gotten to try cooking so many cool items, thanks to Nelson's. read more

Top notch quality seafood!! I'm from the Cape Cod area back in Mass and this has been the best quality seafood I've came across in AZ. Thank you guys for the great service!! read more

As a maintenance person I go to all kinds of food establishments. This is the CLEANEST place I have ever encountered. I honestly feel really confident about buying here. They take cleanness very seriously. read more

I was in the other day for one of their banh mi poke sandwiches. The poke was delicious although I wish that I got a little more fish for the price. Take your food next door to the Tortoise and you'll be a happy camper. read more

Been looking for a great fish place since moving from San Diego and it didn't disappoint! Got the weekly special of a poke banh mi sandwich -- delicious and the portion was massive! read more

Disappointed in the lobster roll today. Way over priced & no flavor. I would wait in line for that again.

This place is always a treat when snagging a beer from the tortoise which is next door. We have yet to get any of their fresh seafood to-go but their ahi bánh mi is amazing and when it's on the menu the lobster roll is as good as it gets. Super friendly staff as well so you feel like a local the second you walk in! read more

THE BEST fish mongers EVER. The best inventory, the cleanest, best store- BUT ALSO- the COOLEST guys! Thanks for always taking care of Francois. You guys ROCK!!! read more

To all the ladies in the place with style and grace - This is THE best fresh seafood spot anywhere in Phoenix for your face. Asked to try scallops, popped a pair on the counter for us to sample. Food is so Fresh, Place is so Clean. Chris is super friendly and on it. Fellas had the tunes on, a very welcoming environment. Great selection. Fun folks. Some prepared foods as well. Will tell everyone we know, wish this place incredible success. Keep up the great work- Bring the Ruckus NMF'rs read more

We drove in on a Saturday from Mesa for lobster rolls but they only serve them on certain days of the week and this wasn't the day. We ordered shrimp salad sandwiches instead. They were very tasty. They don't have any seating in Nelson's but they have an agreement with the beer bar next door. We sat down and they brought our food to us. All in all it was a good experience. Still disappointed about the lobster rolls. read more

Hands down this place has the best lobster roll I've ever had. EVER. And that includes some of the famous lobster roll food trucks. Great customer service. We like to order and then go hang out and grab a beer at Wandering Tortoise next door. They will bring the delicious food right over. Recommend signing up for their newsletter so you'll know what offerings they'll have each day. read more

Freshest seafood in town...spotless...courteous...can't say enough +10 Today I tried the halibut ceviche & it was outstanding...the spicy slaw was equally delicious! read more

Soooo fresh! The best place ever! And I had a lot of fish before. Friendly atmosphere, happy customers, clean, great service.... you will love it read more

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Stopped in and had a tuna poke sandwich and a shrimp salad sandwich -wow! they do not skimp on the highest quality seafood -both delicious. Got some triple smoked bacon to go and loved it. I'll be back! read more

If you are going to take the "minimal choice" menu approach as some other well-known Phoenix restaurants do, everything must be great. Instead, nothing was even good. Tuna and salmon banh mi sandwiches on offer lacked flavor and interest, and should have been served on a baguette. The salt and vinegar potato chip-topped chocolate chip cookies were indistinguishable from any other chocolate chip cookie, except that they were badly made (much too thin) and way overpriced ($5 for a bag, which did not disclose that it only contained three cookies). Deeply disappointing. read more

My food experience in Az started at the Collins. Spence my waiter served a great meal, to say the least, and then gave me Nelson's as a bonus. Wow! And Nelson gave Pa' La. OMG! read more

They have the freshest and best quality fish in the Valley. Twice a week they send an email letting us know what is on the way, so great!! I will not buy fish anywhere else anymore but. Love those guys! read more

Growing up on the gulf coast, seafood was over abundant! Obviously , here in PHX, that is not the case. So I jump on any chance I find to try some good seafood I finally made it over to Nelson's for their lobster roll & it was worth the 20 min drive and every penny I spent. The bread was nice & buttery. The lobster meat was sweet & succulent. They also had Zapp's potato chips. I haven't seen those since I left the gulf coast. I also grabbed a bag of their chocolate chip cookies & their crab cakes. Everything was delicious. It's a little pricey, but that's to be expected considering how hard it is to get fresh seafood in the desert. I WILL BE BACK read more

Love this place so much! Had a tuna banh mi sandwich and it was one of the freshest things I ever tasted! We are regulars of the wandering tortoise next door and this spot opening up is a match made in heaven. You can order your food and go next door for a pint and they bring it to you. Also love the life aquatic picture framed a perfect addition to the neighborhood. read more

Stopped in to purchase fresh Shrimp for a special Valentine's dinner. Amazing! Very helpful and I got instructions on how to properly boil the shrimp. My husband was impressed....not rubbery! I will make the trip from Cave Creek again! I also enjoyed the Shrimp salad sandwich! Great coleslaw. read more

A must. Amazing, fresh seafood. Great options. Extremely helpful staff. You can order there and sit next door at the wandering tortoise, where you proceed to eat, drink, and be so so so very happy with your life choices (at least the ones you have made in the last 30 minutes leading up to that moment). read more

Favorite place on earth. The type of place where we go a lot and hope at some point we are recognized as regulars. Get some sashimi and oysters and have a beer next door. Uhhhhh you're welcome. read more

Just tried Nelson's for the first time.......I bought lobster meat for a pasta dish and halibut for another meal. The quality and freshness was beyond reproach! While the selection is fairly small, the fish is FRESH! In landlocked Arizona this is a real find for those of us who love fish . I haven't tried the meat yet..... I will definitely return to buy more fish and to try the meat. Thumbs up from me!!!! read more

This place has became my weekly go to, the Wednesday Lobster roll make every hump day worth while.