I was on Yelp and seen this spot so I pulled up to see what's up! The owner, I believe, was welcoming and told me they'd been there for 40yrs. He told me all about the popular items, and gave me a sample of clam chowder. DELISH! Let me add that it's all freshly made & it's no water in his clam chowder (from his mouth), it's made with cream! I ordered the shrimp Louie, clam chowder, and carrot cake cupcake. I easily coulda spent $50 ordering seafood here, lol. Food was great! They also sell various seafood that if they don't have, they will order for you with a 24-hour turnaround time. Just call them & ask! I like this place & they'll definitely get to know me. read more

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What to eat when your husband just got out of the hospital 17 days after a hip fracture? He wants a ribeye steak and you want seafood, cause it's Friday, right. Seafood Express may not be fancy, but when it comes to flavor they sure do deliver. My Bay Shrimp sandwich had lots and lots of adorable sweet baby shrimp swimming in a light dilled mayo sauce. Genova soft roll of course! DH was a professional cook for many years and he loves my Clam Chowder full of chunky quahogs, so let's check out theirs, a crowd pleaser. Good ratio of medium-sized chopped clams to small cubes of potato. Just right milk to broth ratio and thickness. Glad I ordered the quart. I remembered to order carrot cake thanks to other Yelpers' recommendation. What came was a Texas-sized cupcake chock full of carrots, coconut, raisens, a bit of chopped nuts and all the right spices. Now the frosting can make the deal with CC. Happy to report absolute solid cream cheese flavor, not overly sweet. Winner! Lastly, DH's steak. He likes rare but when I called in to place the order, the friendly voice told me, "Sorry but all the steaks are grilled ahead of time." I saw a speck of pink in his when I was offered a bite, so medium well, oh well. He said it was dry and chewy. However, please note: when I was given this very generous bite, then stopped to grab a photo, someone was mighty quick to ask for it back and wondering about the delay! I'm here to say it was very flavorful, a generous portion and a bit dry. So we'll be back, I'm already eyeing marinated crab, the lasagna with a generous Tri Tip for Himself. 4.5 stars. Good value, good food, good people. How cool is that? read more

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Hours are minimal but worth the time to schedule your pick up Make sure to get the marinade its delish!! Not a pretty spot but u will not be disappointed read more

Forgot to take a picture but the ribeye steak sandwich lunch is amazing!! I'm so full now, haha! The employees for amazing...

Excellent service! Kind. Attentive. A true pleasure to do business here! Fresh food. Clean.

Never ever disappointed here. Always delicious with great service. I've been buying clam chowder and sandwiches here for years.

I've heard a lot about it from jesse and my daughter, real good. roast beef sandwiches shrimp everything good wanting to go for our family. read more

I wanted to give this place a five star review but I couldn't get past the small amount seafood items on their lunch menu. I wish I wasn't watching my weight because the carrot cake is homemade and looked beyond Delicious!! I was sad to see such tiny shrimp in my shrimp sandwich. The roll was extremely fresh and soft. There was a little to much Mayo dill sauce as you can see in the photo but it was a mild flavor and tasted good. I was told their tri tip sandwich is five star like their carrot cake. They also sell lasagna which is homemade a d looked good too. I just expected more fish options due to the business name. Next time I will try the Tri tip and I may have to change my stars after that but until then this gets a solid four star from me. read more

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This is the best clam chowder is so delicious. The tri-tip sandwich is also delicious. I always call in my order ahead because it's so good and they can run out. They are only open during lunch hours. read more

This place is a Stockton gem! From the clam chowder down the the tri tip sandwich's the food is amazing and always fresh! The staff is always very friendly even at there busiest days! read more

Love Seafood Express! I have been frequenting this place since the early 90's, and their menu has changed over the years but it is always for the better! I Always look forward to Friday when they have the clam chowder in the bread bowl. All the staff is friendly. I will continue to frequent Seafood Express because their food is great and fresh, the staff is welcoming! read more

I googled. I found. I called and got a really clear voicemail with detailed information. I saved in my contacts. I pursued the slim hours. And all worth it. Salmon, cleaned very nicely. Excellent! Definitely a "KEEPER" THANKS! read more

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Oh my damn! if you guys don't go check this place out! Stockton's been sleeping on some of the best steak sandwiches! I appreciate the quality and the quantity. you need to go visit this hidden gym. I got two steak sandwich meals, a chowder bowl and a tri-tip sandwich. their seafood selection and quality is off the charts! definitely support local businesses and definitely support this one! fat man! friendly! do it! read more

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I go for the lunch. Everything is good & fresh. I usually get the tri tip sandwich comes with potato salad & chili beans. The rib eye is crazy good too. Never had a bad experience.. read more

Great chowder! Huge pieces of clam, rich flavorful thick, New England style chowder. Clean place and fast service.

BEST fresh oysters in town. Big, meaty oysters great for grilling. Staff is easy going. Lobster tails worth every bite. #SupportLocal209 Junior Myles-Valdivia read more

Great food, great people and great service. The tri tip meal is my go to and If I forget the carrot cake my wife will kill me. This place is a must for lunch. If you haven't been your missing out! read more

Just discovered this place last week! OMG! Amazing clam chowder! I went there Tuesday of this week alone (got the tuna sandwich! Yum) and brought my husband home the clam chowder. He loved it. Him and I met there Wednesday for lunch. Got the tri-tip, shrimp sandwich and more clam chowder! Went back again today for my entire office.... who do I see there? My husband! Getting lunch for his office! Lol Everything is so good! We didn't know they were open for lunch prior to this. I highly recommend! (From the girl that's eaten here three times in one week! Lol) read more

Just attended a crab feed where Seafood Express provided the crab. Oh man. What crab! Just decadent. Don't know what seasoning they use on it -- garlic, herbs, lemon...I know I'm missing something else. It was amazing. Now I know what those Romans were on to with their vomitoriums. I live in Sacramento, but I dutifully drive to Stockton every year just so that I can partake in the crab feed at the local Buddhist church. Service was fantastic, very attentive and always coming by to refill on claws and bodies if it got down to just the spindly legs. Next time I'm in Stockton (and not here for the crab feed), I will have to check out the actual restaurant. read more

Just a few things...Friendly people, great service, awesome tri tip sandwich and beans..a must try type of place..

Indeed a hole in the wall lunch spot BUT a good one. Somebody from work introduced me to this place more than 10 years ago.. when i changed jobs the last 6 years, I stopped coming and forgot about it.. lately ive been receiving physical therapy close by and decided to drop by SE again. Got my usual tri tip, chowder or grilled ribeye .. STILL the same great sandwich and chowder.. one place whose food hasn't declined in quality nor serving. Service has always been swift. During this pandemic season though I noticed they aren't wearing any masks.. doesn't change how great the sandwiches are though... read more

The only place to buy fresh seafood. My dad has been going here for years. Anytime we want oysters we call them in for pickup and they are always fresh. read more

It was my first time here today, and I was surprised how attentive all the workers were. Most Stockton restaurants don't have that quality. I seriously don't know why it took me this long to come here. I wish I knew about this place years ago. As soon as my uncle and I walked in we were greeted immediately. We ordered the clam chowder soup, chips, a turkey sandwich and a tri-tip sandwich. All the food absolutely delicious ! The clam chowder soup is the best one I've ever had !! Highly recommend everyone to come here , you will not leave disappointed ! read more

OMG the place is the shit...I mean it it is shit...after attending another function where Seafool Express catered the event. I was disappointed when being ignored when I asked for tongs to pick up food from a serving tray and not of course receiving them. I don't know many businesses stupid enough except for Stockton Waterloo Gun and Bocci Club to serve food in which a large group of unfamiliar people have to pick their food by their lip smacked hands. In other words when you eat crab and lick your fingers you share that with everyone else when you pick up new crab. 10 percent of the healthy people around you have a harmful bacteria living on the skin. Many healthy people carry bacteria and viruses in their lungs. Should we continue to share food without making an effort to clean our hands every 3 or 4 minutes. If the SE only would make an effort to clean up their act they could actually be a great source of catered seafood products. I will see about changing vendors for the next year's church function. read more

3 Stars... A-ok is the best I can give this small diner. Food was ok, nothing outstanding. I had clam chowder: Amount of clams and consistency was ok. Missing flavor. Had to add salt. I would have tried their tri-tip sandwich..but they were out. They were out of all beef products. To be fair, I arrived about 1:25 pm and they close at 2 pm. I settled for the shrimp sandwich. They did not have enough shrimp prepared for a sandwich so they had to 'defrost' more. The shrimp mix was served on a soft french roll. The shrimp tasted fresh...the roll also was fresh. But again, not a lot of character to the sandwich. Just a shrimp sandwich. For sides...my choices were potato salad (partially house-made) and chili. Opps, out of chili. So I chose a double portion of the potato salad. Potato salad not good. No distinct flavor...potatoes not the right texture. I might go back to try the tri-tip sandwich. The nice lady said to call ahead to make sure they still have enough to make a sandwich...or she would hold enough for me. That was nice of her. It's all about individual tastes. If you have not tried this place, it would probably be worth your while to do try it. Note: The 'dining area is VERY small. They also offer 'to go'. This is more of a commercial operation that caters and supplies crab for crab feeds. They also sell seafood retail, pickup or delivery. If your organization wants to earn thousands of dollars in one evening, contact them to help you organize a crab feed! Here are their hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00am - 2:00 pm Friday: 11:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00 pm Closed Sundays and Mondays read more

I have now been here three times and had the same thing all three times. Why change what works? My regular choice is the Tri-Tip sandwich and a small clam chowder. I have to preface by saying I am a soggy bread hater. The Tri-Tip sandwich gets a bit soggy by the time you get where you are going but who cares! The flavor of the meat and the great bread makes up for a little sogginess. The clam chowder is the best in town. The clams are never chewy, the broth is not too thick or too thin, the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I will continue to come here on a regular basis. The food is great and the price is right. read more

The marinated crab is off the hook! The tri-tip sandwiches are awesome! The bay shrimp sandwich is my go to lunch item and the rib-eye steak sandwiches are insane! You gotta come here for lunch. A lot people don't know they serve lunch here. All I have say is YUM! All of the crab feeds I've been to that they catered have been amazing! Their crab is the best around! read more

Just had some chowder, king crab, and Genova French bread. Chowder was bland, 4/10 Crab was okay, but fishy, 6/10 French bread was very obviously yesterday's batch How do you serve your customers day old bread? If that's all you got, at least admit it and apologize so I can stop somewhere else for it read more

Hard to find but worth the search for sure. I have been eating here for the past 4 years or so since a friend I mine took me to lunch there one day. Love the rib eye steak sandwiches, and the clam chowder is delicious. I have chatted with the owner a few times over the years, I love the fact it is family owned and operated. I have always had great food and service to match. If you ever looking for something different on the East side, give this place a try. read more

I stopped here after yelping while on a biz trip to Stockton. When I ordered the tri-tip and clam chowder I was told these were the most popular items on the menu. The chowder was warm, creamy and delicious. The potatoes and clams were not overcooked and gave the soup an outstanding texture. The tri-tip was juicy and STUFFED with perfectly cooked meat but I had to add salt to draw out some flavor. I also saw a tuna sandwhich prepeared that looked absolutely scrumptious. In hindsight I should have probably stuck to seafood given that it's their specialty. As a market there was also a variety of rubs, marinades and freshly frozen seafood right in the store. Solid lunch spot. read more

My go to Crab spot cracked and sauce on the side...crabs been a little small lately but I'll still support

I have had the pleasure of working with the folks at Seafood Express for many years on our annual Crab Feed dinner. They are, without a doubt, the BEST! One year I was asked to go with another vendor. It was a mistake. There was no comparison to Seafood's delicious food, wonderful service and quality from start to finish. I can't provide enough glowing accolades for Byron, Susan and Seafood Express! read more

I Love Seafood Express !! Best Tritip Sandwiches In Stockton! HANDS DOWN !! & Such Friendly People !

I love Seafood Express the crab is always fresh and taste very good. I also think that Brian and Susan run a tight ship and are always very professional and courteous. Thank you read more

This place has changed my life lol. Everything is freshly made and soooooo delicious. Hands down the best tri-tip, rib eye and tuna sandwich I have had. Oh and what can I say about the clam chowder OMG spectacular. read more

Fresh food daily for lunch ppl are very friendly everything they serve is good and fresh

Love this place. It's a whole in the wall in an industrial area. Great lunch special. Huge tri-tip sammich with potato salad, beans and a canned soda for $9. read more

Excellent! All the seafood I have purchased has been top quality and delicious! Great place to stop and have lunch:)

The crab is good and the marinade is well balanced. HOWEVER... A word to the wise if you are planning to buy your own cracked crab for a private party. If you order, say 20 lb you will only receive about 10 lb in your bag at pickup. You will have paid for 20lb, because you are paying for the whole crab. They remove the big shell and the trash inside. After cleaning you have lost 1/2 of the weight you are paying for. So your $6 per lb price just jumped to $12 per lb. Of course they don't tell you this... these nice people just let you get the surprise when they hand you the bag. What other business does this? Pretty much all crab outlets do this deceptive practice. So, after my last visit in December, I went to Costco and found cracked Dungeness crab for $6.99 lb., actually paying for what I was given. I made my own marinade based on their ingredients. Guess what? Tasted great, and I didn't feel ripped off. Of course Costco is probably previously frozen, but so is Seafood Express..... did you expect freshly caught? So the next time you go to a benefit crab feed, know that the only ones making out at that feed are you, and the crab supplier. The charity is losing out. read more

Talk about being in the boondocks!!! But heading to this hidden seafood haven is well worth the trip.... Upon entering seafood express you may think you are in the wrong place, as the front is an office for their catering, which is their real bread and butter... However if you keep heading back you will reach a large warehouse room where you would think the Mafia hides dead bodies...but instead you will see a seafood counter full of dead crabs and shrimp....Head up to the counter take a gander at the menu and get ready to be awed by some of their specialties.... I've tried both the Tri-Tip and Bay Shrimp sandwhich.. Both are very good and generously prepared with their respective ingredients.. The clam chowder is also very very good.. Not too thick and not to watery...and has a perfect hint of clam and potato taste....there is only one small room that is set up with a picnic table if you chose to dine there, but it's usually best to place orders to go... I have also had the pleasure of attending a crab feed catered by Seafood Express this past year...the marinade for the crab was awesome and everyone at my table was extremely pleased with their feast... I consider myself a crabfeed loving whore and this was by far the best one I've eaten at..Since that day I have no doubt that Seafood Express is a must try for locals and out of towners as well.... read more