Tunaville Market and Grocery

This place opened during COVID and serves fresh catch. It's the sister business to Mich’s Seafood San Diego, where they also serve their catch. I came across it while strolling on Sunday. It’s located a little farther down almost close to the end of Regatta Walk where it gets quite, past a few restaurants, including Nova Pizza and Jimmy’s.

The best fish market in town, owned and operated by SD fishermen. Truly local offerings, sustainable, and unbelievably fresh. They can tell you which fishing company and boat brought in a specific fish. The "catch of the day" approach means you can occasionally find surprising and delicious varieties like Kingklip! None of that sad defrosted farmed Branzino from thousands of miles away.

Being from Iceland this place makes me VERY HAPPY. They take hand crafted care of FRESH local fish along with fantastic knowledge and customer service! I always say, if you don't like fish you've probably just been to the wrong places! Stop by here for a fantastic selection of seafood as well as house made salads and delicacies! If Tommy the fishmonger is around have a chat and let him fascinate you with his absolutely broad knowledge of fish!

They have a very good selection of seafood products. I used to think point Loma.Seafood was all they had until tunaville came in to play. Have to say byfar tuna ville hands down.

Visiting from out of town and saw this place located 5 min walk from my hotel along the harbor and went inside to check it out. Of course they sell all sorts of fresh, locally caught fish and seafood. But they also have a selection of freshly made cold, prepared seafood salads! I asked and was encouraged to try them. The owner even stopped over curious which I chose to purchase - the octopus salad and rockfish ceviche were my favorites. They were out of tortilla chips but had corn tortillas which was nice to have for gluten free folks who can’t eat the pita chips also available. I also learned they supply the fish for Mitch’s seafood and are affiliated with that restaurant, where I’d had a delicious meal the other day. A great find!

My wife and I were fortunate to attend "A Evening of Seafood with Tommy Gomes" at Solare restaurant in Liberty Station. Tommy's seafood shone brightly as prepared by Executive Chef Denice Grande. All the following fish are available at Tunaville Market within season. We started with a carpaccio of 32 day dry-aged Bigeye Tuna that Tommy carved on site in a demo of knife skill. I never heard of dry-aging fish but this was tasty, still moist and had a little of the dry-aged funk around the edges. Next up, the highlight for me, Sea-Cuterie, sausages in the style of Italian, Chorizo and Linguicia made from Thresher Shark. Again, unknown to me. If you didn't know it was shark you wouldn't guess it was any different. Amazing! A nice big Baja Shrimp scampi style, Risotto with Spiny Lobster and Vermillion Rockfish rounded out the menu. There are other fish markets in San Diego but none of them have Tommy Gomes and his imaginative team creating itms like these in a sustainable manner. You gotta go!

This place is great. The owners and employees are all cool as hell and know their stuff. The prices are reasonable. And the fish is as fresh as it gets. Parking could be better, but it's never been a problem.

Best spot for the freshest seafood and the best ceviche you will ever eat! You may also see a 5th generation fisherman - the fishmonger Tommy Gomes!

This is THE PLACE the locals go to buy fresh off the docks fish from a local Portuguese family. I get the odds and end for $10/lb for fresh fish stew. Tommy is often cooking up something tasty for you to try and they will tell you how to prepare anything you buy. Why buy your fish at Vons when you can support a Local business and get quality at reasonable prices. Place is immaculate. Check it out on Driscoll Wharf. Lots of parking and great service from the family of employees and Tommy himself!! Closed mon and tues

Incredible spot on the harbor! I had heard good things about this place and decided to give it a try. Got a recommendation for a tuna substitute, Opah top, from the person working there & it was fabulous, fresh, and just how he said it was! I'll be making this my go-to spot whenever I need fresh sashimi grade fish. Really cute spot on the harbor and they have tinned fish, some seasonings, and a few local shelved products also.

This place opened during COVID and serves fresh catch. It's the sister business to Mich's Seafood San Diego, where they also serve their catch. I came across it while strolling on Sunday. It's located a little farther down almost close to the end of , past a few restaurants, including Nova Pizza and Jimmy's.

Tommy is a local legend and stocks so many different varieties of fish here all of which are fresh and most of which are hard to find elsewhere. Both he and his staff are more than happy to give you advice or let you sample things including the extremely exotic dry aged Bluefin toro that he has in a fridge off to the side. Mitch's Seafood nearby can cook up anything you buy from Tunaville to perfection.

Incredible fresh, local fish and other items. The salsa and pico made in-house are great. Staff is very friendly. Stop by and support local Point Loma businesses!

Right off the docks fresh fish, great selection, knowledgeable staff. Lots of sides, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, in addition to their selection of filets

Excellent selection of locally sourced seafood and house made seafood salads in the cold case. Staff is outstanding and the shop carries locally made pantry products as well.

WOW! Been wanting to check this place out for a long time. Beautiful, really fresh fish. You're going to pay for it, but it's just delicious! Great customer service. Tasted the squid salad......yummy! Ended up with some beautiful scallops (3 nice sized ones=$9), and pieces of mixed fish that I used for tacos. Really delicious! I usually by the flash frozen fish (sockeye salmon) at Costco and this fresh fresh is so superior to that, not that I'm putting down Costco, but if you can budget for some delicious, fresh fish once in awhile, it's soooo worth it!

Two-ish weeks ago, I ordered $5 from the cold bar where the ceviche stuff is. The guy starts repeatedly and loudly mumbling under his breath '$5' obviously annoyed. It was only me and another couple so it's not like they were busy enough to get justifiably annoyed at my request. I'm only an intern at an office nearby, so I don't make much but I always wanted to try this place out..

Tunaville great! The fish is super fresh with a large variety to choose from, including fish, shrimp, other shellfish, and live local lobster. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Plus Tommy is San Diego's "fishmonger" !

We stop in Tunaville Market & Grocery every time we can. We love walking down by the water and stopping in to see what fresh seafood dish we can't pass up that day. I love their octopus, whether in a salad or delicious pieces of tentacle, I look forward to it each time. Tommy is there sometimes and a couple of times we have just missed him. He and his staff are so sweet and friendly, they make it more of an experience. Tommy gave us a taste of Swordfish spinal marrow of some type garnished with lime zest and it just melted in your mouth, one of the tastiest bites of food I have ever had. It was so fun to talk with Tommy, he spoke quite a bit with our son who is getting ready to enlist in the Coast Guard, and then signed a book and gave it to him. If you are in the area, stop by and see what they have, everything is so good!

Tommy Gomes has been beloved in San Diego forever. Now he's famous as the Fishmonger. It has not gone to his head! Being able to talk with Tommy about all my seafood questions, and getting to buy seafood from the market is literally in my top 10 reasons to be grateful for living in San Diego. If you haven't been yet, you should go this week

I finally made it here after following Tommy on Instagram. I learned about this incredible place from Randy @ Solare restaurant. It is everything I could have asked for. The most delicious seafood while supporting local fishermen and awesome service. Win win and win. I ordered the octopus salad, albacore salad, and potato bomb. I will be back again and again!!!

Great market with an excellent assortment of fresh seafood. Tommy is always engaging and willing to share his vast knowledge of seafood. Look forward to buying more fish from him

No photos of the smoked scallops or shrimp done today because we WOLFED it down as soon as it came out of the wrappers and onto a plate! So delicious with just the right amount of heat! There are many more delicacies available and all are displayed creatively and simply too! It's so nice inside to see all staples and fish easily. Service is so impeccable and polite. My favorite fishmonger in San Diego!

If you are looking for super fresh and quality fish and seafood, this is your spot. Come here, ask them questions. The staff is passionate and knowledgeable and you will learn something new.

Everything was so fresh and I wouldn't expect anything less from Fish Monger Tommy's Tunaville. As soon as we walked in, Tommy greeted us with samples of tuna belly with special salts and soy sauces that were available for purchase. Service was extremely nice and attentive. We ended up getting the campechano (a seafood variety mix), traditional poke, six slices of bluefin toro, and a can of Spanish mussels. The poke was delicious, but needed a little more salt. Bluefin toro was the best purchase. You choose which pieces you want it sliced from, the thickness you want, and quantity. Melty in your deliciousness and perfect with some soy sauce that we asked for on the side. This is a market, so there is no seating. We ate our food outside with the waterfront view and it was amazing. Excited to visit again soon and highly recommend!

The famous local fishmonger (Tommy Gomes) has teamed up with Mitch's Seafood to open up this new retail and wholesale seafood market and grocery in Point Loma. TunaVille is located in a dockside structure that is southeast of Jimmy's Famous American Tavern on N Harbor Dr. Parking in the Driscoll Wharf is monitored carefully as you have to pay for a space in the nearby lots using one of the kiosks. The inside is exactly what you expect with a variety of whole and filleted fishes, clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, shrimp, and squid on chilled display. All of these fresh products are procured directly off the boats of local fishermen. Some prepared items like ceviche, poke, and salads were also available. On the market side of the business, there were canned and dried goods lined up on shelves along with ingredients such as sauces and stocks to build meals. Two types of ceviche using cabrilla (seabass) as the whitefish, ahi tuna poke, and octopus salad were the prepared offerings that were on sale during my visit. I asked for a small taste sample of each item before purchasing a half pound each of the mango ceviche and octopus salad. The fruitiness of this ceviche was why I chose it over the more classic ceviche variety. The salad had a blend of olives, zucchini, and bell peppers with pieces of pulpo. The flavor was not as sharp as the ceviche, but it was still hearty. I was told by a staffer that local regulations prevent the market from adding an onsite, sit-down cafe/eatery because of its waterfront location. Although I am not familiar with the rules, it seems strange they can't provide such a dining area when full service restaurants are operating within several hundred yards of TunaVille.

Great selection of very fresh fish, and at very reasonable prices to boot. We picked up some black cod and some opah from TunaVille, and were very pleased with both of our options. The interior is much cleaner than any other fish market I've ever been to, and there isn't a fishy smell at all! I think referring to it as a "grocery" might be a tiny bit of a stretch, as they have a pretty small selection of shelf stable goods, but they appear to be great quality as well. We'll definitely be back for more fish!

Been coming here since shortly after they opened, and used to come every weekend because the quality and service was unparalleled. It's safe to say I've spent thousands of dollars at Tunaville, so this updated review doesn't come lightly. The original staff appear long gone, and the quality of prepared foods (like the ceviche) tastes like it's missing the love it once had. I hate to say it but I feel like the original soul of this place is gone and I fear that's a management issue at the end of the day. You can always tell when staff are happy and the product tastes better when it's crafted by people that not only care about what they do but show this through the relationships they build with their customers. I still drop by from time to time, but am going to start frequenting other nearby options like Chula to see if I can find that magical je ne sais quoi Tunaville once had.

Everything is presented very good very fresh very clean. Tommy is the best fishmonger in town hands down! He's always willing to culture the consumer on the best way to buy fish and sustainable fish for sure. My only disappointment is I went to go buy some PEI mussels last weekend and when you buy mussels obviously you can't see the meat inside until you cook them, but I wish they would try cooking some themselves and seeing how such poor quality the muscles were that I purchased. Not anyone's fault, but if I was bringing in muscles to sell to the public I will try them first and if the quality is not good, I wouldn't sell them to the public. Other than that, I am a regular and will continue to be I just won't buy the muscles anymore. I need to find a better source in town that has big juicy tasty muscles. .

Clean, well managed fish market. Fresh local fish from the boats outside the shop. They also have various types of smoked fish and a few other what-nots you might need for your meal. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. If you like to cook your own seafood, this is the place to go! Plenty of free parking around the back; the front door is around the building by the water.

Planning on a lobster party this weekend so went in to check on lobster and asked the young man behind the counter if he could show me a lobster or two that were outside in a tank. He acted put out and didn't even speak to me. He seemed pissed off as he put on gloves and grumbled the whole time. He only showed me one and treated the bug roughly and threw it back in the tank. I was going to purchase 10 lobsters but simply turned and left. Unbelievably poor customer service and I will never patronize this poorly run business again.

Awesome place to look for great quality seafood at decent prices! The staff are friendly and it is very easy to look at all the different offerings behind the counter. We got some opah and bigeye tuna and both were very tasty!

Bluefin Tuna Poke and Campechana (seafood cocktail) are both excellent and authentic at this fish market. I ended up asking for a fork and ate the poke overlooking the marina; no rice necessary! They sell beautiful fresh fish, locally caught and unloaded off the boat, and also have a large selection of prepared deli style fish: poke, ceviche, campechana, and smoked fish. The location butts up against the Naval Base Harbor Drive Annex and is a building or two from Jimmy's Famous. There's a few spots reserved for Tunaville next to their building. The entrance faces the marina docks. Once you go there, you won't be able to buy fish anywhere else again. The guy working was friendly and very knowledgeable- he knows his fish!

Lil Gem here.. this place has some amazing specialty goods. Definitely recommend swinging through. Super accommodating employees

Im in here regularly for the freshest fish in town. It's exactly what you'd expect from San Diego's fish monger, Tommy Gomes. You'll find your favorites and a few local fish not seen in other markets. The crew behind the counter is always welcoming and quick to make a suggestion about what to select and how to cook it too. He's got a huge selection of tinned seafood delicacies as well. Kinda like going fishing you never know what will be in the case in this great little seafood shop on the dock.

This place and the people are excellent in all ways. Such fresh good local fish and products. Tommy and his crew are great people and super knowledgeable. Was able to purchase a piece of Louvar fish, best fish I have ever had.

Spectaculair fresh and sustainable caught fish. You always recognize a good fishmonger by the absence of a fishy smell, and there's none of that at Tunaville. I purchased some beautiful Bluefin Toro, which just melted in my mouth, some swordfish Tommyhawks, which were beyond delicious and without a doubt some of the best grilled fish I've ever eaten. I've visited twice since they opened last week, and can not wait to go back again. Well done guys, it's a winner for sure.

TunaVille Market is one place i look forward to go and enjoy fresh local caught fish! Thank you

This is definitely the best place to get fresh local fish in town. The prices are better and everything they have is beautifully trimmed. The team is helpful and can recommend how to cook things. It is just a compact and friendly environment on the cute wharf walkway. If you need something they don't have, just ask and they might be able to get it. The only downside is that you won't want to buy the bland, imported fish from the grocery store anymore.

Food was fresh but George gave 5 star service. Wish I had that type of service every where. Super friendly and welcoming and not trying to rush or sell me. Grabbed lunch here for the first time and definitely coming back

I have known Tommy Gomes for many years and I have always trusted him when it comes to buying my seafood. Tommy is and should be your go to person when in comes to anything Seafood in San Diego. He is the primary reason that we can buy directly from the fishermen and the reason Tunaville Market exists. Tommy saw a need for a full service fish market and filled it. He is passionate about where your seafood comes from and how it's utilized in our home kitchens and restaurants. He has taught me so much about cuts, types of fish and how to eat them. He has also taught me not to pass up a by catch fish and how to responsibly consume wild caught fish. This matters to me and to many in San Diego. When you visit Tunaville you will see the typical things you would see in a seafood store. A beautiful counter full of freshly caught wild fish and something I have never seen in a seafood market. To the left of the fish display is a dry Ager! Now if you have never tried dry aged fish go for it and buy some to take home. I was fortunate to try some dry aged wild caught salmon and man oh mighty that was amazing. Tunaville is proudly selling wild caught fish that has been purchased from the fishermen. This isn't your grocery store fish that you have no idea where it actually comes from. The friendly staff knows where your fish comes from and what boat caught it. I bet you can't say that on your big box farmed raised fish! Give Tunaville a try and you will see why I think its the best and most ethical place to buy fish.

The best and most honest fish mongers in San Diego. Came in the other day and they were able to help guide me and get me exactly what I needed. Their fish is as good as it gets in San Diego, their prices are unmatched for the quality, and they are some of the kindest people you will find. I've been a few times and will continue to go back whenever I'm in need for top quality fish.

Do you want fresh seafood? I mean one step away from getting it right off the boat fresh? You will not find any frozen, fishy or dirty imported fish here. The fish display always has a fantastic selection of cleaned and prepped fresh seafood, as well as an unbelievable array of ready to eat goodies - monchong pate, squid salad, Fishmonger tuna salad - the option change but you will never be disappointed! And you can ask for a taster to make sure you like it first-who does that anymore?!?! TunaVille does!! Mix in an incredible selection of soy sauces, fresh jams, the list goes on. A really special addition is the dry age station. Yes...dry aged fish! Don't laugh or cringe or make a nasty face - trust me and go try it. Seriously a decadent treat! And when Tommy is there...catch him literally almost every morning - do yourself a favor and listen to his advice and recipes! What's good here..freakin' EVERYTHING!!!

You want fresh seafood come here. Great service and fair prices. Support your local fish man /woman

I was a fan of this place after discovering it shortly after it opened and went out of my way weekly to shop here. What kept me coming was that it did not "smell" which indicated it was clean and the fish was fresh. The last couple of times that was not so. My recent visit was met with the owner hovering over me telling me "buy, buy, buy, we have lots of fish" (pressure) and the odor/smell was obnoxious so much so that I had to cover my nose so not to take it in and I left. Something radically changed from what it was to what it is regarding freshness and quality.

Stopped there yesterday to get salads for a picnic on Shelter Island. First time there. We got 5 different types in approx 1/2 pound amounts. This and some Italian bread from Gabaldi's (moved from India St to Spring Valley) made for a great lunch and snacks last night. Tommy and other staff were welcoming and helpful. Parking easy and location by the waterfront couldn't be beat. Plan on a return next week when I plan to make cioppino.

I used to get my seafood from one of those high-end grocery stores. They did a decent job, but you know when it comes to seafood "decent job" is not good enough. Came TunaVille to rescue! It's a tiny place, but they have just the right amount of variety to keep you going week after week. Fish there are always fresh, staff there are super friendly, and they do the "perfect job." My favorite is, of course, the bluefin tuna. I just cut that thing up, drizzle with sesame oil, dash of soy and wasabi - good to go. Their blue prawns are out of this world. I also make vongole from their clams, much better and cheaper than what you get in restaurants. The place is also dog friendly which is a huge plus for me. My pups always get a treat when they go there. They are happy, I'm happy!

Absolutely incredible fish market. The quality of seafood, oils, salsas and more is unmatched. The folks running the shop are incredibly helpful and kind. If you're lucky you may even run into Tommy Gomes, owner and renowned fishmonger who knows anything and everything about seafood. He may even drop some knowledge on you by sharing a recipe or two. Adding pics of the awesomeness I've prepared thanks to this shop. Thanks Tommy and crew!

Decisions, decisions! The biggest problem I have with this new Fish Market started by Tommy Gomes (pronounced GŌMZ) is that there are TOO many choices and each one of them looks good! I finally narrowed it down to a container of Aquachile and a chunk of Blue Fin tuna. Both were excellent with the Aguachile having JUST the right amount of heat! I was served by a sweet and helpful employee named Kelly. They also have aioli's, soup bases and cioppino. Just go down there and see for yourself! I will be back soon!

Best fish ever . Nice staff we have to drive from Carlsbad to get fresh fish. Huge selection and good prices .

Great authentic local venue for fresh, unadulterated seafood - great service and variety

Fresh, local, sustainable. High quality products and expertise. Try the dry aged tuna.

Great customer service! They carry a variety of seafood choices. You are sure to find something tasty after browsing through their store... Great location on the bay :-)

This place is fantastic! Clean, well laid out, delicious fresh fish. They're nice enough to slice you a pc right there to try. The sous vide octopus is perfection. Well curated products but not very many (my only issue). Would have loved to see...more. Definitely higher end products, but you really do get what you pay for. Impeccable service. Look forward to watching them grow!

2nd time in a week I visited this awesome Fish Market. Tommy Gomes, the San Diego Fishmonger is doing it right. Lots of LOCAL Fish offloaded daily, great assortment of grocery items to compliment the fish. He's doing cutting edge items: Bluefin Tuna Linguica, Thrasher Shark Italian Sausage, Halibut Chorizo, Dry Aged Fish, oh my. Visit him at Driscoll's Pier. You won't be disappointed. BUY LOCAL. Let's make San Diego the TUNAVILLE is used to be.

Tommy Gomes aka the Fishmonger knows his fish! It is likely when you buy from Tommy you are buying from a man that has more on the water experience with fish than anybody you have met. It shows in his carefully curated market and the fish case. His dry aged fish is an experience not to be missed. His focus is providing sustained local fish caught in an ethical manner. In addition, he provides the best cut of product prepared for your specific use. I have learned from him the value of local rock fish over the familiar ahi and hamachi. I have tried several of these tasty fish and enjoyed them all. Here are some photos of some small Chilipepper Rockfish.

Stopped by today and bought some Black Sea Bass. oMG! Tastes so good. So fresh. The place to go For fresh fish without breaking the bank.