Famous Fish Market

"Harlem is a mecca for fish fry lovers, and this spot right off 145th Street is arguably the best in the seafood category. Run by the same family since 1974, it’s a takeout place where the whole process runs like a well-oiled machine. Try the whiting, served on its own in a small paper basket or in a sliced-bread sandwich. Get a side of fries if you want, but definitely say yes to the sauces, hot and tartar, that come on the side. Don’t wait for your neatly packaged feast to cool—carry it to Jackie Robinson Park, just across the way." - neha talreja, hannah albertine, bryan kim, willa moore, sonal shah

"Harlem is a mecca for fish fry lovers, and this spot right off 145th Street is arguably the most famous - the name doesn’t lie. Run by the same family for almost 50 years, it’s a takeout place where the whole process runs like a machine oiled by time. Step down into the narrow space to order some expertly battered and fried seafood, including fish, shrimp, and clams. Try the whiting, served on its own in a small paper basket, or as part of a sliced-bread sandwich. Get a side of fries if you want, but definitely say yes to the sauces, hot and tartar, that come on the side. Then pay and wait outside for your number to be called. And don’t wait for your neatly packaged feast to cool - carry it to Jackie Robinson Park, just across the way. photo credit: Dane Isaac" - The Curious Uptowner

"How longstanding, family-owned Harlem spot Famous Fish Market is staying in operation through the pandemic." - Erika Adams

"This Hamilton Heights mainstay fries up some of the city’s best and most generous fish sandwiches, on white or whole wheat bread and slathered with mayo, Tabasco, ketchup, or tartar sauce — or any combo thereof." - Robert Sietsema