Billingsgate Seafood

I have been a patron of Market Hall Foods for almost two decades, I love how everything is fresh and how the buyers keep finding new exciting things to try. In these years I enjoyed getting fresh fish and prepared foods from their fish and seafood counter. The clam chowder and fish and chips were excellent treats! Well… there’s a new kid in town and they are not friendly to me (I figure to anyone who looks like me). I was reading their menu today -poorly displayed with tiny font- and I was excited to get some ceviche, until I saw another lady being cheerful and aggressively pursued by a man and a woman who were awfully close to me but had completely ignored me. They greeted her, offered to answer her questions and gave recommendations, to which she started walking away… I was looking at them, still invisible. Now, IDKY but I no longer spend my money at places where I am not welcome, or where anybody is being treated as “less than”… I took a picture of the scene and the man immediately jumped and said an intimidating “good morning” staring at me. Should you remember that money comes in all shades and purses in the Bay Area, try to overcome your color blindness (blind only to color) and do what you are supposed to do: sell some fishies!!

I've been to their location in the city and had their chowder which is quite good, so I was happy that they opened a location here in Oakland. I wanted to try their fish and chips, that was a good choice. The fish was tender and fresh, the beer batter very tasty. It comes with fries, ketchup, tartar sauce, and cold slaw. I can highly recommend the fish and chip. If you're in the area, stop in. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the fish and chips. Next time.

The new tuna poke lacks seasoning and is underwhelming. The tuna poke that was for sale under prior owner was delicious. Should bring it back! Then we'd be regular customers.

In a previous YELP review I expressed disappointment that the labels for each type of fish and seafood that was from US waters showed "U.S.", without indicating the state. Billingsgate promptly responded to my review by changing their labels, so they now show the state. Thank you!

Delicious fish & chips & coleslaw. Good service and helpful, courteous staff. We'll be back!

Insanely expensive. $37/lb for Halibut?? And on top of that they ask for a tip. I understand this is in Market Hall which likely has very high rent, but I will pass on buying my fish here. Quality seemed fine, pretty standard fish.

I had ordered fish from Four Star before because it was far superior to most available. So I was completely delighted when Billingsgate came to Rockridge, and wasn't disappointed -- there is a beautiful selection and it is pristinely fresh and reasonably priced for the quality and the staff could not be nicer or more helpful. Will be back!