Brightside is just is so great. The staff is very friendly. The store is extremely clean and fresh…read moresmelling. The fish on display looked beautiful. They make the best stuffies: slightly sweet and slightly smoky from the bacon. I would highly recommend Brightside Seafood Market.

We eat a lot of fish, if you haven't tried Brightside, do yourself a favor and check them out!…read moreThere IS a difference compared to grocery store fish! Enjoy!

We stopped here to check out some of their prepared foods. My mother in law likes the convenience…read moreof ready to eat foods and we wanted to compare this store to the one is South County as well as the other upscale grocery stores in the area. They had a large selection of prepared foods. I loved seeing many ethnic choices like Pad Thai and Lasagna....in addition to the traditional chicken and rice dishes. The prices were very affordable and competitive. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking right in front of the main door.

Considering we had recently come back from Hawaii the prices were better…read more Store has lots to over, fresh bread (daily), deli counter, lots of produce, etc. we found the display of pricing a little strange, listing the price per item then per pound, quart or oz. But no biggie. Several items on sale throughout the store and not to much out of stock. We picked up breakfast yogurt, berries, milk, cereal, fruit, bread, cheese/sandwich meat, hummus and some baby carrots. Very happy not to have to travel off the island to get groceries for a couple of days.

We were looking for a quick bite after getting back on the ferry. Being right next to the ferry,…read morewe tried it. We got their clam chowder. The service was excellent- personable and efficient. The chowder was fantastic! Highly recommend

I rolled into town for my first ever visit to this area. I left my home at 4:30 AM, so it was time…read moreto treat myself after a long day of driving and exploring. The day had suddenly turned extremely windy and cool, so I walked by this store while wandering around and knew chowder was calling my name. Everything looked good, but decided on the clam chowder. Now THIS is what New England clam chowder is all about. Creamy. Fresh. Chunky full of fresh clams. You can taste the sea and nothing tastes artificial. I can't remember how much I paid for a cup of it, but it was worth every penny.

I ordered 4 1.75lb and 2 2lb lobsters…read more Shipped to Idaho next day on time. All lobsters were alive and kicking plus overweight!!! Yummy highly recommend!!! Plus interestingly cheaper that the lobster companies in Maine even though they are shipped from Rhode Island!

I ordered 3 almost 3 lbs lobsters for my mom to celebrate Mother's Day. The lobster was to arrive…read moreon May 8th, it didn't arrive until May 11th and it all arrived dead. I was trying to get a new order for my mom, but they are not refunding me until FedEx refund them. It is now 5/27, still no response. This is very frustrating!!! I will not be ordering from them again!! Save your money and use a different company, they don't care about their customers!!!

Me and my grandson got the "Fish and chips" on the menu. The price was not bad; $17.99!…read more The wait time was rather long but it is reasonable because there were a lot of people. The ambiance was great with a bench and a couple of magazines to read about things in the area. Overall: great!

I have been going to Gardeners Wharf for years, and I love the clear chowder. However, something…read morehas happened there. It's like there are a bunch of teenagers back there with no direction or leadership to tell them how to play restaurant. It's sad, and something needs to change. I ordered 2 cups of clear chowder, that's it. It took forever. Another couple there had been waiting longer than us for 2 bisques and 6 clam cakes, it took like 30 minutes, that's insane, it wasn't busy, there's no plausible excuse for this. The kids at the counter were nice, but it doesn't really make up for their inexperience and awareness that the chowder was premade and right there the whole god dam time... Get it together.

A professionalism and a wonderful quality product: My girlfriend had not been able to eat sushi…read morebecause of a severe shellfish for at least eight years. I went into this place asking them if there's anything we could do to get some salmon and tuna that I could make into sushi for her that had no risk of contamination. They understood how to deal with the situation very well and gave me access to high grade tuna, and salmon that was not contaminated by shellfish. I was able to fulfill her dream of having sushi again and do that very safely. They know what they're doing. Really appreciate this very much.

My parents recently moved to Portsmouth and brought me to Anthony's Seafood for the first time…read more What an amazing spot ! It definitely has the little clam shack vibes that makes the experience feel even more authentic. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. I ordered a clam chowder cup and a hot lobster roll. I don't know if it was because I was there in the winter, but the lobster roll was generally affordable, running you only a bit over $27 which is almost unheard of these days. And they didn't skimp out on the meat too ! The lobster roll was filled to the brim and so delicious. The clam chowder was also incredible. I also love that they have a little market in case you want to make any of their seafood at home ! Will definitely become a staple when I come back to visit my parents.

Returned today, after the last time being 12 years ago, i.e., around 2014 being the last time being…read morein the area. See previous review from 12 years ago--which was glowing! Must say, things are a bit "neat" and protocol/rule based and that is not entirely in a positive way. It's more like a cafeteria with strict rules rather than a family friendly restaurant. Must order before being seated, forks are handed to you in a prepackaged sets based on the number of parties, no reserving seats, some tables are specified for parties of 4 or 5 members, etc. Unsure. But it seemed more like a strict military protocol rather than somewhere to just come in and enjoy the fresh seafood! Saw one customer, party of two, being told to move to the other table since they have only two people. It's like, those seats would not even be filled up during their time there. Understand the strict rules, but some flexibilities might make sense in such scenario... rather than following the strict protocol, don't you think? Two sets of automatic paper towels roller in each of the male and female restroom. Now, that was a good thing, and presumably to ensure customers would always have one ready when the other is broken or runs out. But that's a bit anal.

Pretty much the freshest seafood you can get without it being alive at point of purchase. Always…read morewonderful quality, fair prices and good service.

The Local Catch claims to be the best seafood in RI, and I have to agree with them. If for no other…read morereason than it is so incredibly hard to find fresh, local seafood... In the ocean state. Ridiculous, right? Right. We've had halibut, tuna, swordfish, fluke, scallops and even sapper from their icy stand at the local farmers' market. The inform you about what you're buying, are more than happy to help you select your fish and then make sure to pack it up nice and cold for the journey home. What I really love is their mission: local fishermen who practice sustainability so our waters continue to yield such a beautiful bounty. So, there you have it: fresh-caught, local seafood that is incredibly delicious and mindfully procured. You can order from them online, find them at farmers' markets or you can create a special agreement with them akin to a CSA (they call it a CFA). This is what I plan to do once the farmers' markets shut down for the season so I can get the goods all year 'round.

Chris was amazing helping our family pick out the best lobster! 10/10 recommend for local,…read morefriendly, and expert service :)

Placed a call after one of their delivery vans ran a light and nearly caused me a crash…read more Thankfully, I was alert and managed to slam on my brakes. I called (Saturday, May 10, 2025) and asked for a call back on Monday to discuss their driver safety programs. Here we are on Friday, May 16, and there has been no response. If this company cannot be bothered to train their drivers about traffic rules or safety; and if they cannot bother to respond to a call; I would fear to buy anything from them.

Great: Fresh seafood selection. Salmon, cod, killer scallops - all great…read more Not so great: their stuffed items. Stuffed fish and baked clams were overwhelmed with bland and dry breading. I took the stuffing out, tossed it in a little garlic butter, rosemary, thyme and seasoning and e voila! And sure the reviews are not incorrect - the people behind the counter seem like they'd rather be anywhere else but there, but I'm not bringing them home, so I don't care. Go for the fresh seafood, leave happy.

Ordered steam lobsters and a bunch of uncooked seafood for us to cook at home. Everything was…read moreamazing. The fish was so fresh and great quality. The lobsters were perfect! The perfect temperature and again, excellent quality. My family was vacationing nearby for the week and we ended up getting our dinner here 3 nights because it was so reasonable and absolutely delicious.