Anastasi Seafood

The seafood is so fresh, this is the best lobster roll I ever had, the coleslaw and fries were also outstanding. The place got busy so we waited a little but it was worth it. 90% of the patrons were people of color and so am I. I had detected no issues and felt treated well. Seating is limited but at the time we went (lunchtime) we had the entire outside space to ourselves. We will be back!

Sal and family were amazing. We bought a bottle of wine and devour some Irish point oysters, crab cakes and soft shell crabs. Everything was incredible.

Fresh seafood cooked to perfection. Cozy restaurant inside the fish market so you know everything is fresh. The portions are generous and satisfying. The wait staff are friendly and make sure you have what you need. We ordered the lobster pasta and jumbo crab cakes. Both were delicious, expect to take leftovers home.

Parking here is street parking, however there are plenty parking garages at walking distance. This restaurant is way part the more touristic area and at fist glance is not a place that promises much, but once you step in, things change. They have a fish market adjacent to the restaurant that may be a little odd at fist but I promise that it is worth the try. We came in for oysters and a couple of drinks, a quick in and out. The staff here was SUPER friendly and accommodating, the service was so quick and nice. OYSTER- we had a dozen of oysters, they were fresh and super tasty, they even went the extra step of loosen them up from the shell for us. The price was reasonable as well and the presentation of the oysters was on point! This place is truly a HIDDEN GEM! overall we had. great experience, a quick in and out! the dish cam out in a very quick amount of time and the ambiance was perfect too! super worth the try and I do think that this place is a winner!

Always wanted to eat here, but it just never seem to happen lol I legit have never even knew they had dine-in. The food was popping!! Soo flavorful, saucy, fresh, hot and delish! My stuffed ravioli with sweet crab meat was 🔥🔥 super saucy and tasty! Hubby's shrimp, fries And fried fish was also yummy. The customer service was on point, attentive and just pleasant! Ms Cindy was a doll, from Taking our phone reservation to escorting us to our table near the fire place. The waiters were also attentive and genuinely happy to serve you. Soo refreshing. Can't wait to return. Great food, great vibes.

The freshest fish and seafood We had dinner at this small restaurant, which is located inside a fish and seafood shop, separated by glass walls. Everything was PERFECTLY fresh. Blue point oysters were a bit flavorless, the Branzino to the point. Swordfish and Stints were also VERY good. Prices reasonable, good choice of beers and wine. Not luxurious at all, but if you want exceptional seafood quality, you must visit this place.

Great seafood and nice big platters. Great flavor and good value. I had the mini seafood platter and it was plenty. My husband had crab cakes and they were perfect. Great bread, would of been better if the butter was soft. We will go back. The picture is after I started to eat.

Super fresh seafood in the heart of the Italian Market. Prices are reasonable and portions are good not great. Everything tasted good. The garlic bread is very garlicky... in fact it could probably kill Dracula. If you are sensitive to garlic definitely stay away. If you love garlic then this is THE bread for you. YUM YUM YUM. The shellfish in the pescatore pasta was cooked to perfection. The grilled octopus salad is not to be missed. The octopus has a nice char and is perfectly tender and delicious. The grill seafood platter was good but nothing special. The soft shell crabs were amazing too bad only 2 came in the entree. If you are in Philly and looking for a casual seafood place with great happy hour specials this is the place for you. *** bring a sweater if you are sitting inside it is quite cold ***

We got 2 dozen crabs cooked fresh there for us! Some of the best crabs I've had in years! Cooked perfectly! Staff was helpful and friendly!

Gosh, this is one of the best seafood venues I have ever eaten at. There are a couple of sidewalk tables but that is it. Maybe more of a catering or takeout venue. We got the pescatore pasta, calamari and shrimp cocktail and they were awesome. Really nice staff also. Check it out!!!

Anastasi Seafood was the first place I was taken on a date when I moved to Philly. It was a wonderful experience and I've dined quite a few times since. It's a seafood market as well as restaurant, ensuring the freshness of the food. It's probably better to take a taxi there unless you're lucky enough to find parking or want to pay the exuberant fees of the nearby garages. Depending on where you're coming from. But it's very slim pickings. Pat's & Geno's is close by, as well as a host of other restaurants and bars. It's located right in the middle of the bustling Italian Market. Though I heard they moved recently to make way for more capitalism. The decor is minimal. Inside looks like a standard fish market with different, fish, crustaceans, shellfish etc on display on ice. It does not smell bad or fishy etc. considering your dining in a seafood market. It is however very cold. So bring a sweater or jacket for sure. There's a full bar on one side. Tables with chairs diner style , the menu is written on blackboards in different color hues hanging above the seafood display counter and bar. It can be cramped and I hate the tables near the restroom or the swinging doors where servers are coming in and out with your food. No frills, you don't need to dress up, not romantic. But the food and service is exceptional. The first time I dined, we had the seafood bruschetta and calamari to start. The bruschetta was delicious shrimp, scallop, avocado, tomato, onion and Parmesan cheese. You get three pieces. The bread is toasted but gives way to soft center. The calamari was typical fried tubes you get. They were tender and with a squeeze of a lemon and dipped in the marinara tasty just not my preferred way of having them. My date got the shrimp & scallop Marsala, I got a soft shell crab special served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. I liked his entree over mine. But both were good. The Marsala was tasty with its rich umami flavor, subtle sweetness and herbaceous. The soft shell crab was flaky, crunchy, buttery slightly sweet soft meat. The sides however were uninspired. The mixed vegetables reminded me of school cafeteria and the mashed potatoes were a little to stiff for my liking. The next time I dined I had the shrimp & crab chowder to start. It was heavenly. Creamy, rich but not too heavy, full of crab and shrimp and they're not stingy with the oyster crackers. A hint of spice would take it over the top. For entree I got the pescatore it contains shrimp, mussels, crab and clams. I got it in the white sauce, can't go wrong with garlic, shallots, white wine and butter. I got some bread to sop up the broth. The red sangria is delicious and the watermelon margarita is my favorite cocktail when available. On other occasions I got things from the market and the prices were reasonable and the always fresh. I'll definitely be back when blue crab is in season.

Reasonably priced seafood close to home. I purchased a few lobster tails for my lobster mac and they were of great quality! So excited that I found this place! The person at the counter wasn't as helpful as I would've liked but I got what I needed and was out! I will be back for all my seafood needs.

Great friendly service and they have a good selection too! Ordered some smelts, squid, sardines, and mussels to make treats for my dog and when I saw they also had some prepared items, I ordered some crab cakes for myself.

This is a great seafood market, but dining 'in' - not so much. The fried oysters are mainly batter/breading and fried to death. Buy your fresh seafood here, but take it home to prepare yourself - or eat at the Oyster House in Center City!

Came in to get some shrimp for dinner. Place is relatively small but lots of fresh choices! Service was good. The shrimp were cleaned and even the tail was removed. Highly recommend.

The food is not what it used to be to be. At one point of time you could go in Anastasi and get lunch and come out satisfied. Not anymore, tried yesterday and order to fried combo. I will say the portions are smaller the crab cakes are not the same and the scallops are wet. The first time I was served bad scallops. I had to call them and tell them the scallops were giving off an annomia smell. She told me to come back to make new scallops. Instead she made me a new platter and the scallops were wet the breading was falling off. Shrimps were okay, but when they are over cooked they become tuff. I will not be returning for quick meals. I haven't got any fresh fish from there lately so I'll possibly try that. I never get crabs from there. They are always small and hallow

My 1st time ordering from them a week back and let me tell you. Unreal! The food was just outstanding. Keep up the great work guys and God bless.

Parking here is street parking, however there are plenty parking garages at walking distance. This restaurant is way part the more touristic area and at fist glance is not a place that promises much, but once you step in, things change. They have a fish market adjacent to the restaurant that may be a little odd at fist but I promise that it is worth the try. We came in for oysters and a couple of drinks, a quick in and out. The staff here was SUPER friendly and accommodating, the service was so quick and nice. OYSTER- we had a dozen of oysters, they were fresh and super tasty, they even went the extra step of loosen them up from the shell for us. The price was reasonable as well and the presentation of the oysters was on point! This place is truly a HIDDEN GEM! overall we had. great experience, a quick in and out! the dish cam out in a very quick amount of time and the ambiance was perfect too! super worth the try and I do think that this place is a winner!

For more than 80 years in Philadelphia's legendary Italian Market, Anastasi has been purveying seafood. It is one of my go-to places in Philly for my fish and crab and shellfish fixes. One can eat-in here or takeout. Well now it's August in Philadelphia and it is def time for some local blue crabs and so Anastasi is right where I headed. I ordered a seafood feast beginning with a shrimp & blue crab chowder - filling and tasty! A loaf of Italian bread arrived followed by a serving of blue crabs. You can order these crustaceans clean or dirty and with a variety of gravies - including all 'the works.' Go for it! I didn't stop here and decided on a fried oyster platter with French fries and fresh slaw. Naturally at this point, a lot of the food was going home with me. Oh don't forget your Philly lager which augments the taste of blue crabs perfectly. Everyone was friendly here including the waiter Eric who can give an oral history of Anastasi Seafood. If you are from these parts, you probably have already been to Anastasi .... and if you are new, put it down as another Philadelphia tradition to try!

I wanted seafood for my birthday so I thought I can't go wrong with a seafood restaurant that has been around for almost a century. I asked my girlfriend to order me the mini combo, a platter of fried shrimp, crabcakes and scallops. Once the platter arrived I started with the fried shrimp. The first one I had was a large butterflied shrimp fried to perfection. I was so happy as I dipped it in the cocktail sauce and ate it! But then the next 2 shrimp were much smaller. Booo! What a tease that first shrimp was! The crabcake is a fried crabcake ball. It had good crabcake flavor and was perfectly fried. The scallops were fried as well and tasty. The platter includes a lot of fries. But they were cold and not crispy. I barely ate any. I see that it's possible for Anastasi to still be a top seafood restaurant even after all these years. If I was at the restaurant they probably would have served me 3 large shrimp and the fries would have been warm & crisp. But I can only review what was actually delivered to me. I'll probably give the place another try post pandemic.

Excellent seafood selection with easy/friendly workers! I get my seafood here every other week and I don't think I'll go anywhere else! It's so tasty and fresh. I'd love to sit down and eat here some day. Till then, I'll be here every other Wednesday buying SOMETHING!

We revisited Anastasi for takeout over the weekend, and I'm so glad we did! The pasta dishes were jumping out at us this time, so my husband ordered the linguini with mussels (red sauce) and I went with the lobster pasta, which came not only with a very generous portion of lobster tail, but also jumbo lump crabmeat, shrimp, and scallops, in a blush sauce. We started with clams casino which I have to admit I'm extremely picky about. My Grandmom's recipe is my gold standard and I've yet to find a restaurant that comes close. My husband thought they were good, but I'd probably opt for something else as a starter in the future. The pastas were priced in the twenties and thirties which I was fine with for a nicer meal on the weekend. However, the portions were sized to feed multiple people! My husband's linguini and mussels came in a small bucket while my lobster pasta arrived in a small aluminum tray, like the ones you see for catering! We enjoyed two hearty dinners plus one lunch thanks to these generous portions. Definitely looking forward to more Anastasi nights!

Made a reservation for Anastasi's on a Friday and I'm here for the cute swanky vibe of the restaurant right off the bat. Loved the pitcher of margaritas and you can mix flavors which is always up my alley. The food was good. I tried the fried snapper and yasss to the fresh taste of the fish. It could definitely use a lil seasoning though can't lie. Mussels were also good, I have to go back and try it with red sauce. I'd definitely go back to grab something else

We ordered catering for a family event during COVID. They were super accommodating and responsive. Everything was perfect in our order! Mussels were cooked to perfection, and lobster bisque was amazing. Be sure not to miss out on their desserts, either! We tried their chocolate and tiramisu cakes, and they were truly a great ending to our meal.

I bought a few lobster tails here for my lobster mac and cheese - the service was superb, price was reasonable (believe it was 12.95/pd?) and the person helping me was very knowledgable - we discussed getting a live lobster, boiling it, deshelling and putting it in my dish vs just doing it with lobster tails. He was patient and proceeded to discuss pricing with me for quite some time. The lobster was fresh and the mac & cheese was a success. The restaurant/store also looked like a cool spot to check out for seafood (we didn't have the time to do so) but we'll be back given its reviews!

Loved this place!! We came for lunch on a Tuesday and it was pretty much perfect! We weren't expecting there seating inside to be as cozy and nice as it was - we kinda of thought it was just a seafood market! But the food was excellent, especially the fried smelts - which were our favorites!

First time customer, will be back for more. We got takeout and it was excellent. The lobster bisque was loaded with large chunks of lobster meat. The pan-seared branzino was well prepared with soft meat and crispy skin. PoBoy sandwich was also delicious. Wish they gave some bread or at least oyster crackers. Plan to try lobster roll next.

Fun place, off the beaten path, not touristy. Wear or bring a jacket. It's a fish market and it's cold inside. Made a reservation 'cause reviews say it's always so busy but we were lucky. Not too busy. Table available really right away. Octopus was very good. But it's mostly salad. Scallops over spinach with brown butter were HEAVENLY. House wine is fine. Cute, unpretentious place.

Anastasi is a low key spot for excellent seafood. It's located in the Italian Market and is ultimately a seafood market, with a few tables and a full service bar. I eat here every couple months because it's my mom's favorite restaurant, and I have never had bad service. We came to celebrate my mom's birthday a few weeks ago and the server gave her a complimentary slice of lemon cake (so yummy) and I found that very sweet of her! The seafood is always fresh and delicious. The happy hour, which consists of beer/wine specials and oysters, is awesome and I highly recommend coming early to enjoy it. For dinner, they'll cook you any fish however you want it and their seafood pasta dishes never disappoint. I started off with lobster bisque then had the crab cake sandwich with fries for my meal, and everything was great. Don't forget to ask about their dinner specials that day because there is always something ridiculously good as a special. I always leave Anastasi full and happy and can't wait for my next visit!!

This review is for one drink only. Will update when I get food. Came here last night to check out the menu and grab a drink before heading home. I live relatively close by and have passed it a few times, but never really went in. Now that summer is here (although I can eat seafood any time of year), I'll definitely be coming for dinner. I was trying to find their regular and happy hour menus online, but they didn't seem updated, so I took and posted a picture as of Summer 2017. Overall, the aperol spritz I got was very good. I ensured it was made with sparkling wine as well, because I know some places only use aperol and club soda, but was happy they use sparkling wine as well. My server, her name was Carol I believe, was very polite and understanding that I simply wanted a drink but didn't want to sit at the bar, but outside to get some fresh air and people watch. Some places get annoyed with that, but they didn't seem terribly busy. The prices seem reasonable and the happy hour specials, including buck shucks and crab cake sliders, will ensure my return. The dining area is a bit small, but there is outdoor seating. They have a fantastic beer selection and even sell wines by the bottles at very reasonable prices. Good to know if I'm ever stuck. As far as the market goes, I had a chance to take a peek at the fish and they seemed fresh and delicious. I don't know much about fish pricing, so I can't speak to that, but the crabs (already cooked and seasoned with old bay) seemed a bit pricey for my liking. I'm a fan of buying live crabs and cooking them at home to save only money. The crabs they had (there were 2 options) were $2.50 and $3.00 each depending on the size and the soft shells were $6 each. I'll stick with cooking my own. Anyways, I'll definitely be back to try some food and keep you posed!

I just ordered takeout. Always leery about ordering seafood to go. It was perfect, still hot, I got the salmon it came with a side of mash and broccoli. It was a 10 out of 10 delicious and perfectly cooked. I also got a Side Caesar salad, typical, but good, came with homemade breadcrumbs and what I think is homemade dressing which was good.

Great food. We headed to "little Italy" and found a parking spot few yards from the restaurant. It gets crowded on week ends so plan accordingly. We ordered fried calamari as an appetizer. It was not as greasy as your typical fried calamari which we greatly appreciated. Very tasty and decent size to share for two. I had the grilled branzino with the vegetables of the day (garlic mashed potatoes and sautee of green beans and carrots) - Very fresh! I would recommend to get the fresh seafood options (they have flounder, branzino, etc.) My husband got fried fisherman plate which included 1 piece of flounder, 1 shrimp, crab cake and fries and cole slaw. It was decent but i would recommend to go with the fresh seafood options as theyre offered as grilled or fried or broiled AND its really fresh! Overall great seafood spot!

I was driving through Philadelphia on a nice summer day when I seen a overload of cars double parking in front of a seafood spot that had tons of seafood on ice in front of the store curious what's the buzz about I ordered me some king crab 2 lbs pretty pricey but the quality of crab was highly worth it

Do not miss out on Anastasi Seafood, it's a total gem in the Italian Market! Everything we had was amazing, fresh and high quality. While Anastasi May look like a retail fish operation, they have tables both indoors and outside for you to enjoy a wide range of seafood dishes. We made a reservation on a Friday night, it was crowded so I would recommend doing so. There is a full bar, so if you have to wait, you can sit and have s drink. Anastasi is a family owned and operated restaurant and seafood store- and 5 generations!! The waitress highly recommended the mussels and we were so glad she did! They were HUGE and the red sauce was delicious. My mom and I split a bunch of things, from a grilled Romaine salad with shrimp to a tuna tartar appetizer! Others had the whole fish which they thoroughly enjoyed! I absolutely loves this restaurant, but could also see myself going back to pick up some fresh fish to cook myself! Highly recommend!

We have been visiting for years now. The servers remember my favorite cocktail. The shrimp and crab chowder is to die for. There's not a bad choice on the menu. They are also a fresh seafood market. Fin fish, shellfish, cephalopods, crab cakes and seafood salads, and maybe the only place I've seen squid ink for sale on 9th Street. I can't come to Philly without a visit to Anastasi.

It's a fish market and a restaurant! We ate at the restaurant part of Anastasi a little while back. My advice for you is to sit outside if the weather permits and soak up the atmosphere of the Italian Market. Our meal started off with really good complimentary sesame seeded bread. We shared a delicious calamari appetizer which had peppers on top. The calamari was fresh and not gummy or chewy. I had a delicious soft-shell crab sandwich (it was on the special menu) and my wife enjoyed the broiled seafood combo platter. My son had the oyster and shrimp po-boy which he enjoyed. Our Lord of the Rings fan server was really funny and we had a great lunch.

This was the first Christmas Eve I got scungilli salad and calamari salad from Anastasia's. Wow, what a disappointment. First, they charged me a 2.5% upcharge for using a credit card (which they failed to tell me when I called for information). When I opened the scungilli salad I was hit with an odor of raw onions. Now, I have never seen raw onions in a scungilli salad ($35/lb) and this one was FULL of onions. Then I opened the calamari salad ($25/lb) . They had 6 mini tomatoes in the small 1lb container which was just put in to give you less seafood. I usually buy my salads at DiBruno's, which by the way have mini shrimp and mussels in them. I'm so sorry I didn't. DiBruno's definitely worth the wait in line and I found out later....they were cheaper.

Really fresh seafood, service was really good. Our server was really a tentative to what we wanted and what we ask for specifically. Food presentation was amazing as well as the taste of everything that was ordered. This is one of my go to's when I want fresh seafood!

The perfect place for people on a seafood diet--when you see food and then eat it P: My friend was craving seafood and decided on this place due to its parking lot. Note, however, that parking in their lot costs $5 cash, though you get a coupon for $1 off any food purchase. Free street parking is available, but, like much street parking in Philly, the parking is tight. At noon on a Sunday, seating was plentiful, so we took an outdoor table to enjoy the warm weather. When we left around 1:30pm, multiple people had filled in the outdoor seating around us. My friend and I split the $24 broiled seafood combo, which comes with 2 scallops wrapped in flounder fillets and topped with shredded crab meat, 3 jumbo shrimp, and sides of vegetables (asparagus in garlicky oil for us) and mashed potatoes. All the seafood was fresh, juicy, and well-seasoned. We also chose the grilled whole red snapper for $24 per our waiter's recommendation, which was a tasty rec indeed. The snapper's bones weren't too many, the fish meat was juicy, and the seasoning and grilling was well done. Also, they provide a complimentary sesame seed bread roll, sliced and poised to mop up all that garlicky oil mm mm mmm. Service was great, parking is available for a price, and the seafood is fresh and tasty. Anastasi does seafood right!

Great service and delicious food! Absolutely delightful. The pan seared scallops were some of the best I've had.

My heart and belly are happy!!!! Quarantined on my birthday and wanted to enjoy some delicious seafood. Ordered the seafood bisque, lobster pasta, crablegs, and dessert. I couldn't be happier!!! This restaurant is SOLID!!! I can't wait to try other things on the menu and am looking forward to dining in as soon as it's possible. Really glad there's a place like this in town. I plan on telling all my friends about it!!!

Great fresh Blue Crabs, friendly staff

Anastasi Seafood is my favorite fish restaurant near the Italian Village in South Philadelphia. From the second you walk in you know that the fish is fresh becuase it's all right there in front of you. It smells like a fish market more than a restaurant. The seating is pretty limited and it has a small bar but the ambiance is just what I like. No frills just great service and food. The bread is fantastic and I am sure it comes from one of the local Italian bakers in the area. I had a nice fresch piece of tuna and my wife had the lobster roll. Service was fast and good.

Been buying seafood from this gem forever and for the most part their quality is consistently A1! Live blue crabs available in season. Must admit price to steam is way too much better to take it home and diy. Plethora of steam, broiled and fried items. Dine in or carry out. Full bar. My last visit I got a chance to try a couple cocktails and the Moscow mule was impressive. I can't stomach the smell of 9th street but the outdoor tables are always full whenever I come by. If they like it I love it. Like love, I guess good food makes u do some crazy things lol I'd like to give a gentle reminder that when handling foods employees should have on gloves. While waiting on our steamed items we saw staff grabbing battered fish and such with their bare hands. Yuck

I use to love this place but after walking in and seeing all the in dine seaters sitting so close, I should've just left my food. However I got my fried shrimp I ordered and went home. I just wanted to take one bite and when I did it was nothing but raw shrimp under breaded shrimp. And if anyone cooks, that means the shrimp is BAD, meaning you can get SICK., food poisoning sick. I thought it was only one but it was ALL of them. They only give you six that equal a pound but I've seen them give more but that's fine I'm in a diet, I just really wanted their fried shrimp. I'm sooooo disappointed because I've always told people about them but after having an experience with food poisoning before, this place is a No forever for me. The lobster bisque wasn't any better it had nothing but sherry in it and I was literally afraid to eat it; it had seafood in it as well.

Wow! Met Janet the hostess with the mostest! And Jennifer was a fabulous server! She recommended Dungeness crab 'all the way' and OMG the best crab I have ever eaten! Their shrimp and crab chowder was amazing! Shrimp cocktail was perfect - crisp and cold. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place! Freshest seafood I have ever eaten!

We miss going to the restaurant during the Covid 19 pandemic but we bought fresh flounder today to cook at home. It was fresh and beautiful. Not as good as when they cook it but great.

Was great to visit an authentic South Philadelphia restaurant. Had perfect fried scallops- a real treat since I'm living in Charlotte where you just don't find this. Started with tuna tartare appetizer, which was big enough to share- also very good. Other dishes also looked good. Broiled seafood platter and broiled scallops. Great cannoli for dessert. Definitely not a fancy place but fine, given excellent food.

Very good seafood! The calamari got cold on our walk from home, so we will have to get that when we will be able to eat in the restaurant again. The crab clusters were soooo good and satisfied my craving. My husband got the Po Boy- it was good, but he really liked the crab Mac and cheese- although I was indifferent about it. On the expensive side but its close to our home so we will probably get it again.

Quite an interesting place in Belle Vista. It's a seafood market and restaurant all in one. Came here for dinner on a rainy Saturday night. We ordered two broiled seafood combo that came with mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, shrimp, lobster, scallop, and flounder. We also got a side order of seasoned fries. The mashed potatoes were creamy and rich in flavor. The brussel sprouts were alright a bit watery. However, the seafood was extremely soft, meaty, and tender. It was as fresh as it comes. Very satisfied with the experience. Excellent customer service. Would totally come back in the future!

This place has become my favorite place for seafood. The exterior and the interior are not fancy but the seafood is so fresh. I ordered the lobster twice and the Chilean sea bass, which did not disappoint. The prices are very reasonable as well. Just don't come with a large party as there is limited seating inside and it is a small place. This restaurant also has a seafood market which has deals and variety. I only rated it four stars because of the limited seating and because it's a small place.

Really you sit between two different worlds. On the one hand you have a fresh food market. The market is adorned with standard fish selections. however the prices are more than reasonable and will easily match whole foods. In addition the fishmonger is spot-on he will make sure that your fish is completely descaled and cut exactly how you like it. I ordered a pound and a half of salmon filet and there wasn't a single bone or scale on the cut. I didn't partake in the bar, however, it look like an enjoyable experience to eat fresh seafood and sip on alcohol nestled in the Italian market section of Philadelphia. In addition to the bar and the fresh fish market they also offer freshly cooked seafood. I would absolutely recommend the seafood selections. It's a little bit pricier than the raw food but delicious nonetheless. For the record a bucket of cooked seafood will run about $20 and fresh salmon ran 9.99 a pound.

I wanted fresh cooked fish for lunch and this place came up on my google search. It's located in the Italian Market section of Philadelphia. To note parking is this area is shit also. They have inside and outside seating, I sat on the inside. Knowing my negative disposition for noxious smells, I probably should have sat outside. It's literally a fish market that serves cooked fish and seafood. If you are familiar with the smell of a fish market then you know or at least understand how someone who smells everything and will get sick from certain smells played herself. The smell inside the seating area was noticeable and as much as I to ignore it I couldn't. I ordered there red soup which was basically canned seafood and vegetable soup. CANNED not homemade. That was disappointing. I also ordered the grilled sardines and ho early they were ok. I asked to waiter to pack my food to go because the combination of smell and canned soup was about to do me in. I felt the nausea and usually what follows would not have been good for anyone. Overall I would order food to go from here if ever I visited again. I'm not a fan of the Italian market in general because it's not the cleanest and again parking is shit.

For years I have had this place on my list. I mean it's in the Italian market. If you go to the cheesesteak corner - you almost always drive by there in some form or fashion at least we did (or the taxi drivers did). Anyway- finally had the opportunity to go. As others mention it's a a seamfood market slash restaurant. When we went there was a private party but there always a few tables opened and we snagged one. Food was okay. Started out with the clams (too sandy) and another appetizer. I had he bronzino whole fish grilled and it comes with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes and hubby ordered the seafood pasta dish. We enjoyed them but hours later our lunch still was quite heavy. That was our experience.

Sadly, the building has been leveled to make way for "progress". The fish market has moved to the other side of Washington Ave, but the restaurant is gone. We were so dissapointed as we always stopped by for lunch prior to our annual flight out of PHL to visit my wife's family.

The seafood here is great and the prices very reasonable! We came for happy hour relatively early and stayed through dinner. The seafood bruschetta is very generous and well buttered, the bread is warm, and the seafood fresh and delicious. Great to wander in the Italian market before and after too!

Good quality seafood, always fresh! Swordfish steak, mussels marinara and raw oysters are my favorite dishes.