Came here specifically for the Lobstah Roll (not misspelled) for Wednesday's special and was…read moredelightfully satisfied. Theirs is the hot buttered with chives sprinkled on top and a bag of chips. There were Huge pieces of lobster meat and a lot of it. So much so that pieces fell out while trying to wrap my lips around it. I also bought a pound of Faroe Island Salmon that I'm excited to grill. It was very cool of the Tap Room (next door) to allow me to eat my lunch on their picnic tables outside without ordering a drink. I came after lunch so it wasn't busy. I won't sugar coat it, Nelson's is pricey. The roll was $34. However they have fish that you can't find elsewhere. The ahi tuna was beautiful but I already set my mind to the salmon. I was surprised they even had guanciale (pork jowel) which is sought after in Italian pasta dishes. It's a bit of a drive for me but next time I want a toasted buttery lobster roll I will come to Nelson's!

I'm a self-proclaimed seafood guy, and I've had enough poke for a lifetime, but I was coming into…read moretown and I thought...maybe there's a poke place in Phoenix that would impress me. So, after searching up and down, I stumbled upon Nelson's. I came by for an early lunch. This location is a very small place, really only big enough for a few fridges full of meats/fish, as well as the counter itself. I came in, and I took a little bit to decide what I wanted from the menu, and settled on a shrimp salad sandwich and a half pound of salmon poke. Before, during, and after the ordering process, I feel like the gentleman behind the counter was a little cold and not wanting to talk to me much. It seemed like I was inconveniencing him, so I felt bad about that. For that reason, I didn't really try to make conversation. I hope his day got better! I took the food togo, of course, and I ate the shrimp sandwich first. The seasoning was really great, and the salad was really well balanced. Mayo, onions, chives, cabbage: everything was well-represented and nothing was overbearingly seasoned. Yummy sandwich! The bread was a little drier than I would have liked, but very minor. It also came with Zapp's chips! Always a plus in my book. The poke? Delicious. I get the price. It's expensive, but it's the middle of a desert in 115 degree weather. Great representation of salmon poke, and super well seasoned with pacific island flavors that are certainly reminiscent of the stuff you'd get on the island! If you're looking for a wonderful seafood experience, I'm confident you'd like Nelson's in Phoenix.

You order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. I've been here twice and it was so…read moredelicious both times. I love how casual it is despite the delicious and fresh seafood, it's a great place for a casual lunch or dinner with your friends or family. We ordered the chef's hand roll, and fish taco from the Sunday all day happy hour menu, these items cannot be ordered to go so we ended up eating our entire meal at the restaurant which was fine. I think the hand roll was scallop, and this is the first thing we ate. You could immediately taste the freshness and the simplicity of the ingredients really elevated the dishes, our fish taco was also phenomenal. I also got the clam chowder which was good but not note worthy. The salmon poke bowl was incredibly fresh. They added a lot of unique ingredients like watermelon radish (not a fan btw). The main was definitely the fish which you could just taste the freshness, again it's very simple dish with not a ton of seasoning because the star of the show is the seafood. The rice tasted a little bit stale maybe, but not too bad. I really enjoyed how fresh the fish was.

Third Time's the Charm? This Burrito Finally Won Me Over…read more My relationship with this place has been a bit of a roller coaster. Visit #1 earned a solid 4 stars. Visit #2 dropped to 2 stars because the fish was piled almost entirely on one side of the burrito, making every bite inconsistent and pretty disappointing. But I'm a firm believer in giving good restaurants another chance, so I came back for round three. I'm glad I did. This visit was a perfect 5-star experience. The burrito was assembled exactly the way it should be: every ingredient evenly distributed, every bite balanced, and everything fresh and flavorful. That's the difference between a good burrito and a great one. I also asked for an extra salsa for the chips, and the staff happily gave me one with a smile. One salsa is perfect for the burrito, but I definitely needed a second for the chips, so I appreciated the excellent customer service. The restaurant continues to impress with how clean it is, the convenient location, and the incredibly fresh fish. Those have been consistent on every visit. The only downside is the price. My meal (burrito, chips, drink, and tip) came to about $30, so it's definitely not cheap. That said, I don't mind paying for high-quality food, and this time it absolutely delivered. The chips were excellent, too. My only suggestion would be expanding the drink selection. They only had one Jarritos flavor available for soda during my visit. It was good, but a few more options would be nice. For now, I'm averaging my three visits to 4 stars, and I'm looking forward to seeing if they can keep this level of consistency. And finally... kudos to the chef who built this burrito. It was perfectly balanced from the first bite to the last. That's exactly what I was hoping for, and will be back again in the future and hopefully with another experience like this so I can push it to 5 stars!

My daughter and I stopped by this store since we were in the area, and we were pleasantly…read moresurprised. It's located in a shopping plaza with plenty of convenient parking. The store has a fresh, open feel that reminded me of Sprouts. Everything was well stocked, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. They offer an impressive selection of fresh produce, meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and many other grocery items. There's also a sushi restaurant inside where you can enjoy Happy Hour specials or sit down and have a meal. In addition, they have a pizza counter where you can purchase pizza by the slice, along with sandwiches, desserts, and drinks. We decided to try their flavored lemonades, and they were absolutely delicious and refreshing. Overall, we had a great experience and definitely wish they had more locations throughout the Valley. We look forward to visiting again!

This was my first time stopping by this AJ's Fine Foods to grab bread, and overall it was a solid…read morevisit with a few odd impressions. The first thing I noticed was the entrance it's positioned on the side of the building facing smaller neighboring businesses. It's a bit unusual and honestly made me second-guess parking and going in at first because the exterior gave off a slightly off vibe. The layout just feels like it could be clearer or more inviting. Inside the bakery section, a very friendly gentleman was going through and tallying up leftover baked goods. I asked what he was doing,( because I'm noisey lol) he explained they were accounting for what was left some items get sold and some get discarded. It did make me think about food waste and how leftover items could potentially be put to better use. I was still able to grab what I came for, and the service overall was good. It also seemed like they were in closing cleanup mode, even though the store was still open, likely due to a slow "happy hour" type period with very few customers. Only real downside for me would be visiting later in the day when it gets dark the exterior and setup don't feel the most comfortable at night. During the day though, I'd return again. The employees in bakery definitely deserves credit for being helpful and handling everything smoothly There's plenty of parking in front

Best meat market ever. Eating grass-fed proteins is the lifestyle I'm trying to live. I love that…read morethere are so many options to choose from. Sausages, patties, chicken parts, and various other meats. The butchers are great. Very helpful and friendly. They always greet upon entering the store. The store is small and quaint to get what you need in a few twists and turns. Some other items sold there include syrup, milk, eggs, wine, baking mixes, cheeses, pickled veggies and so much more. All locally sourced. This is a carnivore's heaven.

I went in because the owner of Arcadia Meat Market bought the butcher shop I normally go to, and…read moreclosed it for remodeling. When I came in they were having a sale on their frozen products which was great because their prices were insane. I then began to talk to the person behind the counter about bulk ordering (whole, 1/2, and 1/4 cows) and the custom cuts process, because they are a "whole animal butchery". I was handed a card for a website that delivers arizona grass fed beef. I've never been to a butcher that doesn't allow custom cuts or bulk orders. You might as well go to sprouts for the same service and save the money. I bought some meat since I made the drive and the meat is definitely high quality, but my butcher was selling grass fed grass finished beef for $3 less /lb. Not to mention I was able to get bulk and custom cuts for even cheaper. I'm so disappointed that my butcher is getting replaced by them.

UPDATE 2026…read more Bluewater is our new favorite seafood restaurant. We went last Wednesday for HH and the bartenders are a fantastic team. They run a very professional bar. The service we received from them was next level. The kitchen did a great job too. I got the fish and chips with walleye. It was flaky goodness paired with crisp and salty fries. I washed it down with a couple smoked old fashoineds. We left with a satisfied smile.

Came here for lunch recently with a family member when we were in the area…read more After looking over the menu, we decided to start off with the grilled Spanish octopus to share, and I had gotten a cup of the New England clam chowder. The Spanish octopus was alright. The clam chowder was flavorful and not too salty; definitely made it into the top three clam chowders I've had in the state so far. For our main entrees we ordered the New England lobster roll and the gemelli pasta with shrimp and scallops. The lobster roll was flavorful but felt like it was missing something. The gemelli pasta tasted a bit bland for my taste buds, but the family member I went with really enjoyed it. Since we always have room for dessert, we ordered a crème brulee to share. The crème brulee was nice and not overly sweet. Overall, service was professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and the food arrived in a timely manner. The restaurant itself is quite spacious with nautical décor throughout which gives off a comfortable and relaxing vibe.

Very attentive staff, the fish are excellent quality and fresh. Stuff does tend to sell out as the…read moreday goes on so be sure to go earlier in the morning.

It's bad to grill on aluminum foil! I saw your pics showing inside. I'm glad you're using high…read morequality oil but pls do not use foil? Yikes! There's reusable copper liners. Thank you!

Love this place!! I come here all the time. Perfect since it's so close to campus; sure helps with…read moregroceries too. The apples are delicious

I have no idea why I procrastinated coming here, because this place just earned a permanent spot on…read moremy list. I stopped in on a very specific mission: ingredients for a ridiculous pozole-pho fusion experiment. I'd already been to one of my usual Asian markets, forgot half of what I needed (because apparently I like making life difficult), and figured I'd give this place a shot. My first thought walking in was, "Oh, this is smaller than I expected." About three minutes later I realized, "No... it's just efficiently packed." The produce section keeps going farther than you think, the shelves are stocked with all the staples I recognize, and then you hit the meat department... and wow. Seafood, pork, lamb, goat, beef bones, organ meats--you name it, they probably have it. If you're looking for something that makes the average grocery store employee say, "We don't carry that," this is probably where you'll find it. I grabbed pho spices, fish sauce (and was genuinely excited to find a vegan fish sauce option!), two pounds of beef bones, and an onion for about $15. Honestly? I expected to spend more. I also stumbled across a Jamaican section, which completely caught me off guard in the best way. I was there with tunnel vision, otherwise I probably would've wandered around for another half hour convincing myself I suddenly needed ingredients for three different cuisines. The checkout was quick, the cashier was friendly, and while the parking lot was surprisingly quiet, don't let that fool you. This isn't one of those giant, chaotic destination markets, feels more like the neighborhood spot where people already know they can find what they need. It is nicely organized which made my quick stop in very easy. I'll definitely be back. Next time I'm giving myself permission to actually browse instead of speed-running my shopping list. Something tells me I'll leave with way more than I came for... and honestly, I'm okay with that.

I love this place. The vegetables, canned goods, spices. The meat selection is very fresh and the…read morecooked items are delicious. i love my local carniceria. They really helped me cook more authentic and pronounce cotija correctly. Friendly and fun place with easy parking. Don't miss out on their lunches.

This little market is a real find. They have beautiful meats and seafood, plus all the other items…read moreyou need from a family-owned store. They are friendly, but please note they do not speak much English, so if you call, you may not get the service you expect. However, when I go to the store, between the little Spanish and I know and a lot of finger pointing, they get me what I need. Their carne asada is the best. Just ask for them to add the marinade to your meat.