If you weren't born and raised in the area, you eventually reached a point where you grew tired of…read morethe Scranton cycle of massive hype followed by mediocre food. South Side Seafood is one purveyor worthy of being lauded. Not only is the fresh selection very good and inexpensive, but there is also a massive selection of frozen products that can turn a plain dinner into a fine dining experience. Langoustines, delicious pastas, soups, lobster, calamari, and so on. The prices are so low that, last weekend, we ended up analyzing the receipt figuring that they had made a mistake (they hadn't). The only knock on this place compared to big city purveyors is that the fresh selection is "safe," meaning they only sell fish that sell good volume, and don't wade into whole fish, west coast oysters, or more exotic oily fishes. They sell what sells (usually like, 8, varieties of fresh fish) and, believe me, it sells.

Plus: they're close by, they're meticulously clean, sterile even and give good customer service…read more But; they don't offer anything not found in other stores. And things that are at a reduced price are inferior in some way. For instance a dozen clams beautifully cleaned, may not be the freshest and you'll get clams ranging from medium to quarter sized. Not a nice thing to do. But I wish them luck.

Just theBESt Get the cocktail sauce…read more To go with shrimp Buy extra m Believe it The boys are whats up!

The Southern Tier of NY doesn't even deserve the quality and freshness this place has to offer. Top…read morenotch!

I met a friend here today and shared a few great brews and two delicious cheese and smoked fish…read moreplates. don't know anywhere in town where the appetizers are so thought out and interesting! I also asked for advice on their fresh salmon to take home for dinner. August was extremely helpful and explained the differences between the three fresh salmon choices. I choose the Scottish salmon and oh boy! it did not disappoint! Salmon was super fresh tasting, August put it on ice for the ride home! Simply seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika with a few lemon slices. Absolutely delicious. Thank you August for your expertise and kind service!

Went to Captain Cook's for the first time I'm from Long Island and was really missing seafood the…read moreseafood I got at the stores blah I got four dozen clams from him as I was baking and making linguine and white clam sauce with some friends they were a fantastic fresh sweet and now that I know I can call ahead of time and even order specialty products like super soccer on calamari with a lot of legs fresh I was very very happy what a nice gentleman also received us and while you wait you can have a nice bloody Mary really nice place to go really enjoyed the experience

Outstanding quality fish and some seafood. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. Very fresh!read more

These guys go down to the fish market at hunts point 2 or 3 times a week . Everything is always…read morefresh and top quality . Do not mistake this fish for the stuff they sell at the super market for cheaper .. this is top quality fresh fish that was recently swimming . Good fish isn't cheap and cheap fish may not be so good

Come here!! Mike is so kind and helpful. Fish is fresh and I'm excited to enjoy it tonight. I got…read morethe ahi, halibut, and hamachi would 100% recommend.

Fresh food and good service. We love that place. Price a little bit high but worth itread more

Came here as my friend wanted to make fish for one of our dinners. Overall, we were happy with our…read morepurchase. BOFM upon entry has two nicely spread out ice troughs full of fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, and more. We were told that the owner makes regular trips to New York to obtain the seafood and that all are not farm raised but wild. I cannot guarantee that, though. The place smelled like it should and not of old product or unclean. Our staffer made nice conversation with us and was nice that he had some common things with my friend that they could discuss. The prices were on par with what I could possibly get in Philadelphia at the Reading Terminal Market but may be considered high here in the Poconos. We got some trout and bluefish. They prepped the fish how we wanted it. My friend also picked up some Branzino for the ride back home. Our dinner was excellent!

Quirky personality but product always hits the mark. I have…read moreclam bakes and order 200, 300, 500 clams at a time. He always has them and they are always wonderful. Fish looks beautiful. I always say I'm going to try it and then never make it back.

Has amazing Haddock and Macaroni and cheese. They are fast and friendly always. All of their…read moreseafood is fresh and it's made fast and to your liking. Love this place been going here since childhood!

I just love this place. Very friendly reasonable prices and great food... I go whenever I am in…read moreCortland

The service from Pete himself was great and the questions he asked and the food was scrumptious . I…read morewas just at the hair salon that same Saturday at Lois' Shear Elegance and she boasted about their food and so did a customer of hers so that encouraged me to go there.

Call in service for fast service .cooking done in store great pricing for great food . Parking lot…read morecan be a challenge . Owner is a seasoned fish vendor and quick to answer most questions.

Originally from New York, I always thought the only places to find truly delicious kielbasa were in…read moreGreenpoint, Brooklyn, and Polish Town in Riverhead on Long Island. Since moving here, I've tried kielbasa from several places, including Murazzi's and Rossi's Market, but Schiff's is by far the best. Their smoked, fresh, cheddar, and jalapeño kielbasa are incredibly flavorful and taste exceptionally fresh. Their hot food bar also serves delicious homemade-style meals every day, and their seafood tent sale around the holidays is fantastic. Schiff's is a must-visit for fresh, flavorful food!

Growing up Polish-AmerIcan in northeastern Pennsylvania, smoked kielbasa was on the dinner table…read morefor every major holiday, be it Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even some everyday dinners, just because. And, while there are many meat shops in the Scranton area, my family's choice for kielbasa has always been Schiff's even though it's about 20 miles from their home. Now, having moved away from Pennsylvania decades ago, I haven't been able to find kielbasa that is as good as that from Schiff's from my childhood memories. So, during a recent trip "back home", I stopped by Schiff's to stock up on kielbasa. Our daughter also requested that we pick up its necessary accompaniment, horseradish. My family loves both the regular white horseradish (spicier) and the red one that is prepared with beets. Schiff's also has an excellent selection of other meats: a deli with sliced meats, cheeses, and specialty salads; fresh fruits and vegetables; ethnic foods such as pirogies; and more.