Super fresh and delicious seafood. The staff is very helpful with preparation tips. Very pleasant experience I highly recommend!

Amazing !! The owner is so nice and friendly. We came in for the first time about six months ago and got a bunch of stuff and he gave us a pound of free shrimp. We have gone back several times always the freshest. Thanks Bob & Lieschen read more

Absolutely the most wonderful fish market. I have gotten always such delicious seafood from sashimi to crabs to lobsters. Last Sunday I picked up 7 two pound plus lobsters that I had ordered. The directions were spot on for boiling them. All my big celebrations are done with Archar seafood! Thank you so very much for everything! I love talking with you always. Next time oysters and crab legs!!!!! read more

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Just drove 40 minutes to this place. Website said open 11am it's now 3:45pm on Friday. CLOSED! Not happy. read more

Always fresh seafood. Caters to neighborhood and many restaurants. I purchase my seafood there very often, especially for Christmas.

Very fresh seafood, has a variety, and is reasonable. Easy access for traveling to the business.

A real traditional fresh seafood market and whose owner Michael is a real true gentleman and expert. Very friendly and most importantly his seafood choices are fresh and high quality. Unlike a bad experience at a local bakery in Summit on Wednesday before Thanksgiving , Michael offered best in quality and consumer experience. My consumer faith has again been restored by Michael. We purchased the local sea scallops and also added wild shrimp which we made with a fantastic spaghetti white wine EVOO garlic and butter sauce. This fresh seafood market is the real deal and well worth the over 20 minute drive. We plan and returning and I strongly recommend that everyone else do the same. Definitely a Christmas Eve shopping preferred shop! Thank you Michael we appreciate your empathy and kindness! God Bless you! read more

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Michael is the best ! Such a great personality this guy has . It all started with a simple conversation over the phone . He picked saying Dave ( called from my husband's phone ) what can I do for u buddy but then realized it was a female on the phone . It was so funny from there. I arrived and said I'm Dave and we just rolled with it . He's awesome. We picked up 2 dozen medium crabs and they for sure not disappoint. He made fine selection and we even tried some before we left to Make sure we were good with them . I called that A+ customer service . Now we all know crabs aren't in season all year but they have plenty of other options from different fishes , oysters , clams ,mussels and shrimps . So if you are looking for some fresh seafood come see Michael and he will take care of you . Thanks Mike for a great experience I will be back ! read more

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This was my first visit to this seafood market and it was well worth it, I called to check to see what size the crabs were and the cost. The gentleman that I spoke with was very helpful and provided the answer to my questions. I arrived shortly after they opened and I was very impressed with the vibe and the fact it didn't smell like a fish market which means that the seafood is fresh. I purchased a couple dozen crabs at a fair price and they were wonderful and heavy just like the fish monger mentioned. I will return and certainly recommend this market to my friends and family. read more

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This is the best and freshest seafood around They never disappoint! I found it during Covid and while everyone else was gouging prices Archer's-remained fair and consistent with its service and its products! Keep doing the great job you do read more

What can I say that has not already been said a thousand times over. Micheal is amazing as well as the rest of the staff. The seafood is always fresh and what I love the most is wild caught. The store is always kept clean. Michael greets you with a smile and kind words like a longtime family friend. Thank you, Archar Seafood, for making my time there pleasant, and inviting, as always I will return. read more

Nice people. They sell o Lly the best. They help you pick out the right food for your family

"Where everyone knows your name!" Isn't that where we all want to be, that place where everyone knows your name? Well since Sammy shut done Cheers, let me tell you that place is now Archar Seafood. I've never though of the seafood market as a place where you'd have a few laughs, get some really great service, get to meet a few new friends, and get a few compliments along the way. I mean, this is a seafood market after all! First let's get the facts out of the way. The seafood is frreeeeesh! I had some oysters shucked for my drive home and dammit, that made me happy. These oysters were so crisp, just the right amount of salinity, nicely shucked and did I mention fresh? I also got a thick cut of fresh tuna that I simply peppered and seared that was OUTSTANDING! Mike the owner also gave me some complimentary fresh shrimp that was just delicious broiled with butter and scallions. Mike, if you are reading this, I snapped a picture for you before I ate them to let you know I did you proud with your generosity! This was my first visit and that being the case I took a few extra minutes to survey the offerings. While doing so, there was no shortage of customers, voicing for their offerings and providing great insights. For me, that definitely speaks volumes about how a business is run if random customers will vouch for and speak up for a merchant like so. BTW, I got the hint, next time, definitely getting some crabs! Now having said that, I saw firsthand why other customers were so quick to vouch for Mike and Frank. I've never shook hands with my seafood guy more in less time. This guy Mike is like my new best friend. I've never had so much fun buying seafood before between the playful banter/jokes/stories with random folks and the complimentary nature of Mike. Everyone that walks in is on a first name basis with Mike it seems! If I lived closer, I'd be here every week but I'll definitely be back again! Mike, if you are reading this, you sir are the classy gentleman. Stay fresh in Somerset! read more

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I found this place through the reviews here on Yelp, We went there expecting to try it out for the holiday and found out they do not prepare the fish, but they have a quality product. I can say this because of two reasons: 1st, my cousin a avid fisherman said it was the best flounder he ever had and he hasn't eaten flounder in years 2nd I do not eat fish. I do not like the smell but for the family I offered to cook the flounder and scallops (I made my sister do the crabcakes), I have never handled or cooked fish in my life but everyone said it was fantastic. The scallops were ready for the saute pan when we got them, I cooked the flounder two ways baked and fried and the crabcakes were large and filled with chunks of meat. Mike is certainly the best guy to talk to if you want to complete you menu for a small party, large gathering or a formal party. People were walking out with lobsters, king crab and all sorts of fish. I will say this we will return to see him again; probably in the summer for crabs or lobster, If you want quality fish and service, this is the place for you. read more

Elouise and Bob would like to thank Archer Fish market for the best flounder we have ever ate. Wonderful service . I will be back for more seafood soon. Awesome service. read more

Archar is our 40 yr local seafood store. It's easily located from surrounding towns Piscataway, New Brunswick, Franklin, Somerville to name of a few. The friendly servers always pleased to see you even if it's your first time. They have a variety of seafood readily available with great market pricing. I ordered crab legs, cod, Salmon, scallops, and clams. I couldn't wait to get home. You can't beat freshness!! My family and I enjoyed every delicious bite. Can't wait to go back! read more

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The best blue crab and king crab legs I have ever had. Great selection of fresh seafood and the people all go above and beyond. My family also loved . Highly recommend and looking forward to getting again. Drove 1.5 hrs and mike had everything ready to go. read more

There's a good reason we keep going back to Mike and Archars Seafood year after year! He's got the freshest seafood, cleanest place, best prices and dedication to customer service of any place we've ever tried! Annually we order crabs and whether we choose to clean and cook our own or have Mike season and/or clean them they are always perfect! Love this place! read more

I love going to Archar Seafood. The fish is always fresh . They have ben in business over 40 years. The owner is just so amazing. The best personality ever. Always personsable . The service is always on point. I have never had a bad experience. Love you gys Keep up the amazing work. Monique W. read more

Is it possible to give more than five stars. Mike never fails to disappoint. Everything that I have ever cooked from there has always been phenomenal. But, the Farroe Island Salmon was beyond delicious. Both my husband and I thought it was the best salmon we had ever eaten. read more

I was going to go to Newark, but I remembered that there was a hidden gem in Somerset. Boy am I glad that I did! Everything about this place is awesome. From the owner and employees, to the product, and even the customers. This will now be my go to for anything seafood related. Now let me go finish my crabs! read more

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Our first time to Archar was last year when we tried their large blue crabs. They were plump, juicy, delicious! We knew we had a winner winner chicken dinner for when we take our yearly road trip up to NJ from Florida. Fast forward to this October when we couldn't wait to go back for more yummy crabs. You walk into Archar and they treat you like family. We ordered lobsters too this year and boy oh boy! Maine's got nothing on these Canadian lobsters, some of the best I've ever had! Thanks Mike, see you next year! -- Sunny Florida read more

By far some of the freshest and most variety in the area - 2nd to none. Great service and knowledgeable staff. High quality sushi grade selection, a plethora of oysters of all kinds and massive crab legs! Also was able to find my first soft shells of the season and did not disappoint. read more

Drove from Hackensack(Hacketsville) and was not disappointed. Crabs were meaty and fresh. Michael was great. Will def be back! read more

Archar Seafood - My cousin and I drove from Hackensack(Hacketsville) and were not disappointed. The crabs were huge and fresh! We will definitely be back!!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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Went here for the first time for sushi grade salmon and tuna and was not disappointed!! Very helpful staff and delicious sashimi!! Definitely coming back here for the freshest of fish! read more

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Best fresh fish and crabs in the area! Mike is wonderful! We got HUGE blue claws 2 weeks ago! We also got little neck clams last weekend! All of it was fresh and juicy, the crabs were full and delicious! Always the best! Karen C. read more

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Things to know: This place is fresh. They know their stuff. The owner is great and he knows seafood. He can get great recommendations. We got some sashimi there; tuna, salmon, and scallop. Soooooooooo good. And then the oysters. Oh, the oysters. So fresh. So good. So many varieties. Can't wait to be back!​ read more

There is no seafood market ever received 5 STARS reviews in New Jersey except Archar. My impression for Archar are Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! Love this place! read more

Great seafood!! Fresh sashimi grades!! Nowledeable and friendly service!! I would highly recommend.

Wanted Maryland Blue Crabs but closer to NYC, found Archar in a search. It was 1 1/2 hours there and back but worth it beyond expectations, what a find. First off Michael is the most natural customer service person you could ever imagine, he is jaw-dropping superlative. The crabs are exceptional, and we will be going back often. It is a good idea to call in advance to see what they have and once known to him tell him what you want and when you will be arriving. Now in their 41st year of business. Not for dine-in. read more

I did a Google Search for the best seafood store in Somerset County - Archar Seafood was top of the list. I went yesterday for the first time. Mike was wonderful - very knowledgeable about all types of seafood and extremely helpful. I purchased tuna and salmon - both were the freshest seafood I have found in any retail store. I grilled the tuna yesterday- absolutely delicious; I can't wait to taste the salmon. Archar is ~ 30 minute drive for me...well worth the trip...I have found my new Seafood Store! Wonderful end-to-end experience ...I highly recommend Archar Seafood in Somerset. Ray read more

In this world, it's very difficult to find any wonderful & friendly services!! Well, you will find that here in Archar Seafood. My husband Darren is a true foodie, and I'm very lucky to have him because he's also a great cook who always looks for fresh ingredients to prepare family meals. He found this place from the trusty yelps and we went on a 30 minutes ride to locate this place. Now, honestly it was not a easy place to find but once you found it and got inside the store... it's Amazing! Fresh fishes, crabs, muscles, clams and made to order lobsters. We arrived when the store just opened. Michael came out greeted us, and was very nice to help us with the order. Soon afterward, a line started forming and he greeted every each one of them. Next day when I picked up our order, they all look incredibly fresh! Michael gave me a bag of ice and helped me to carry them out to my car. 2 days later he called to ensure we have a great family seafood dinner. What a wonderful customer service!! And with freshest , great quality seafood. Highly recommend you to check out this place. read more

This place is wonderful! The owner and his wife are super friendly. The owner took his time and showed is everything we wanted to see. He also had me smell each piece to ensure it was fresh! He takes great pride in his work which is wonderful. The place is ultra clean too!! We totally enjoyed each meal we made with what we purchased. I'm so happy we found this store. Will definitely be going back many times!! read more

Michael is an absolutely fantastic business owner. He truly cares about his customers , he even gave me a follow up call a few days later to make sure that our blue crabs were perfect. THEY WERE. As a Marylander born and raised these crabs were as good or better than any I have ever had right off the bay! Archar is for sure my go to spot for all seafood. The king salmon was delicious as well! read more

Fresh Wild Caught Shrimp! Saw this place from across the street as I was leaving the market. The owners were super nice and prepared 2lbs of steamed jumbo shrimp for us. Took it home and crushed it! Should've got 3lbs. read more

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TRYING TO CHANGE MY 5 STAR RATING! Ok, this is my second review. My first review was a while back and I've been to archars a few times and this one requires some explaining. I want to change my review to FIFTEEN STARS! First off I live in Arizona and visit northern New Jersey a few times a year. I ALWAYS make a habit to visit Archars seafood. My first 5 Stars is for the store itself. Archars always has an amazing assortment of super fresh fish. My family has been treated to some of the best soft shell crabs and scallops we've ever had and all the different varieties of fresh fish never lets us down. They even carry seasonal items like smoked whiting and other tasty treats. My second 5 Stars is for the owner, Michael himself. He has a way of making everyone feel like the most important customer in the store. He always remembers to ask how my mom is doing and always remembers her by name. I wish every business owner could be like Michael, and that's why he stands out. He's part of the reason it's one of my favorite businesses. The final 5 Stars is for all the employees and customers at the store. All the workers are always so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. And whenever I'm there, I always strike up a nice conversation with his customers. It's like an extended family where we all meet at our secret place to get our seafood. So yes, if Yelp had a 15 star rating, this is the one store I would give it to. Thanks to everyone at Archars for making it a trip I look forward to time and time again. read more

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More than I'm use to spending but Crabs are always fresh and delicious. It's also very clean store and the staff working there is very attentive. read more

Amazing!!!! Stopped in for some blue crabs, they were so meaty and juicy. It was our first (certainly not last) time. Owner Mike was one of the nicest guys ever. He gave my 7 year old a bag of shrimp for dinner this evening. Super nice guy, very business smart, and food was so fresh! Cannot wait to come back to try the sushi grade fish! Cannot recommend enough! read more

If you're looking for fresh seafood, run, don't walk to Archar Seafood! The place is clean, all the fish in the cases have bright eyes and the sheen of freshness. As the cherry on top, Mike the owner is personable, fair and asks your name. I called looking for Maryland blue crabs to surprise my MIL and he was honest on the phone, saying that he had them, but they were only medium sized. He promised they were sweet and worth the drive. When we arrived at the shop, he greeted mom by name and joked with her, putting her at ease. He was more than generous when he threw in a few extra crabs on the house and gave us a bag of his special crab boil! It was like going back in time, shopping on the proverbial Main Street when your vendor knew your name and remembered your history. He took mom's number so the shop could call when they had jumbo blue crab, there was no "you call me to check". I also bought a red snapper on the spur of the moment because it looked so fresh...and it was. The prices are reasonable but more than that, Mike is honest. Fun gets added in for free :) So support your local small business owner and shop at Archar Seafood! read more

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I went for a half bushel of blue crabs. Every crab was so heavy and meaty, the meat was sweet! My family enjoyed these crabs. I usually go to Newark but this place is closer by me and the owner Mike had the best customer service! That is my new crab spot and I have already told my family about it! read more

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