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Nestled in Poncey-Highland, Fishmonger is a bustling seafood market and cafe known for its fresh fish and casual vibe, highlighted by their acclaimed blackened grouper sandwich.
"Newer to the Atlanta scene, Fishmonger has multiple locations around the city, but some would argue one is more conducive to crying than the others. The Kirkwood outpost has a full bar with beer, cider, wine, and sake, in addition to classic cocktails with a twist like a Gibson with corn gin, lavender, cucumber, and beet brine, and the bartenders are generally good-natured. A local friend cried here after having a really difficult day." - Allison Ramirez
"Unlike Fishmonger’s original North Highland location, its West Midtown counterpart doesn't offer a fish market for take-home raw seafood. But it still provides a fresh catch-quality meal without the fuss (or the price tag) of a high-end seafood establishment. The sunny space is filled with large plants and features a retractable patio wall that enhances the tropical feel. Find a spot near the bar where the sunlight warms your face and sip the savory gumbo. Although it has a light roux and is a bit thinner than we’re used to, it's tasty and served with toasted bread perfect for dipping. And the locally loved juicy blackened grouper sandwich is still just as good as it was when former President Barack Obama visited this place in 2022 and made it nationally famous." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"Head to this seafood market, cafe, and raw bar in Poncey-Highland to purchase fresh-caught fish, shrimp, and oysters. Owned by chef Nhan Le, Skip Engelbrecht, and chef Bradford Forsblom, Fishmonger features a cafe menu in the afternoon filled with dishes like a Gulf shrimp salad roll, shrimp Louie, a tuna melt, seafood chowders, and a super popular grouper sandwich. The grouper even received a presidential seal of approval in 2022. Locations are now open in Kirkwood and on Howell Mill Road." - Eater Staff
"Fishmonger is a great spot to grab peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell, spicy sandwiches, soups, and crudo. This small but mighty eatery is part of the city’s Michelin Guide." - Denise K. James
"We’ve eaten meals on planes that had more elbow room than this tiny Poncey-Highland seafood spot, but you won’t find a blackened grouper sandwich packed with this much spicy char anywhere else in the city. Fishmonger specializes in fish sandwiches ranging from lobster rolls to a fresh (not-canned) tuna melt, which is served cold despite the melted cheese stuck to hearty sourdough bread. And their seafood chowder and citrus-sprinkled ceviches are just as good as the bready dishes. Order at the counter and fight for one of the 10 or 12 seats inside the cramped room. Luckily you don't need tons of space to eat oysters and chow down on the city’s best fish sandwiches. " - nina reeder, juli horsford
