It's been a while since the last time I was there. it must be under new owners they have everything you can think of from any kind of fish and steaks stuff mushrooms etc we tried the whole belly clam rolls with fries. we were surprised finally got bigger clams. the clams at the shore are smaller. We will be back read more

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I ordered two meals and an order of plan further and an order of elbow macaroni salad the fish and chips meal was nothing special. The fish was tasty with crispy edges, the price for lame free packaged crinkle cut not even a traditional chips which screams laziness. The fish tacos were decent again good crispy fish the odd part was a spicy coleslaw as the topping. The clam fritters had maybe a strand of clam 95% dough. And the macaroni salad was a good combination of macaroni to vegetables but lacked any sense of flavor. Overall not particularly satisfied for $62. What gets me is inside the shop they offer shelves of seasonings but seems their food itself lacks read more

Fresh and delicious food! Prices are amazing! Staff is friendly and helpful- Joel went above and beyond to help us!

I love how fresh their seafood is and the different options. Don't like seafood? They sell chicken as well. They also serve prepared foods and grab and go like fried fish, fries, fried clams etc. Their seafood is always fresh! I got a 2+ lbs salmon for dinner tonight and I cannot wait! It's a little shop but a mom & pop shop. I love supporting local businesses and I think you should check it out. The staff is super friendly and helpful. read more

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back when Covid was killing so many people they were not following Covid protocols. They were not keeping their customers safe. big problem. Plus the shop was not very clean. The manager yelled at me and couldn't care less which she stated to me on a phone call. And then she hung up on me read more

For the #5 review of the 9 CT Lobster Rolls I tried throughout the summer of 2022, we come to a place that honestly surprised the heck out of me, Charlie's Fresh Catch, taking the #1 spot of the 6 central CT/Hartford area rolls and #3 of the total 9. Being from the area I must have driven past this place dozens of times without ever even noticing it. It sits just outside "Vernon Center" directly across from what used to be CT Golf Land. Charlie Ballard purchased this place from the previous owner and it's been open since December 2013 and I can't believe it took me almost 10 years to even know it was there. Charlies is a very unique place, like a stand-alone seafood department you'd find in a grocery store but bigger and better. Not only do they carry the basics, they also have things you won't find in a grocery store and a large variety of seafood creations all made right in the store. In fact they have an entire glass case filled with everything from seafood salad, stuffed clams, shrimp and mushrooms to hush puppies, pasta salads and other appetizers. They also have a small selection of produce and large racks of spices, seasonings, batter mixes and more. While they carry some of the major brands they also have their own blends to go along with whatever you're picking up. So much that you might even come out with more than you went in there for. They also carry some of the popular local brands like Hosmer Soda, it's good to see local businesses supporting each other, a win-win in my book. There's also a freezer stocked with soups, pot pies and other prepared seafood (and non-seafood dishes). So much variety that I stopped there at least five times and I feel like I barely made a dent in trying what they have to offer. For the lobster roll it was a tough decision but being the lowest price of all the 9 places I tried it is an incredible value. Served on a 7 inch NE-style hot dog bun they average a little over 6 oz for the whole roll with an average of a little under 3 oz of hot, buttered lobster meat. Probably the closest thing I've found to what you'd get near the shoreline though obviously not as fresh but literally the best one I had of the 6 in the Hartford/central CT area. Small-ish looking but filling and you can't beat the price for what you get They also have a number of other meals for purchase prepared in the store like fish and chips, fried shrimp/clams, fries, hot dogs, chicken tenders and more. The clam chowder is on par with the better ones I've had and has nice chunks of potatoes, clams and vegetable. I still need to go back and try some of the other soups they don't sell hot but keep frozen (lobster bisque). With the holidays approaching I think I may be back once or twice before the end of the year, maybe not for a lobster roll but to sample the great selection they seem to always have. Wish I had found this place years ago, definitely a new repeat customer. Five Stars!! read more

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Scallop dinner was too expensive for how many scallops you get. Spicy crab roll was not at all what was expected, it tasted good but it is cold and made from imitation crab chopped up fine and packed into a grilled hot dog bun making it very dry, i ended up eating it with a fork off the roll. Cold lobster roll was good, too much celery though. I think maybe buying raw seafood from this place and cooking at home is better than ordering food to eat there. read more

Food cooked to order. I ordered the Fresh Cat fish dinner lightly battered and fried with fries and coleslaw. Excellent customer service. They serve an amazing selection of salads and seafood to go as well as a frozen food section. There is a beautiful display for deli meat and cheese to take home. Decorated as a seafood establishment should be with signs of food selections and prices. Atmosphere and ambiance is inviting and the store is stocked with lots of seafood products. I highly recommended if you want to take home. If not they have outdoor dining with inviting colorful chairs to enjoy your meal. read more

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Fresh, take out only. Tables outside, efficient, can buy fresh fish as well. It's hot when served, for take out.

Hubby went to Connecticut over the weekend and asked him to stop by at this place to get me their fish tacos and lobster rolls to take home with him all the way to MD. The staff recommended that we assemble everything ourselves so we can heat them up individually and appropriately vs. just taking home prepared ones that might be soggy several hours later. Very helpful and staff was right! Loved the food but a bit pricey for 60 some dlrs for 2 orders of the lobster rolls and 2 orders of the fish tacos. read more

Charlie's Fresh Catch - Deconstructed fish tacos and lobster roll. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

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Great food. Great service. Fresh fish. Take out meals. Some deli items. Some meal additions. Can't ever go wrong here.

Soooo yummy! Drove up from PA and stopped to try something new! Highly recommend the clam chowder. read more

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Awesome people- COFFEE is freshly ground if you want it plus it is 16 oz for $9.99! Love the smell, not stinky but like you're at the beach!! Seafood selection is fabulous and reasonably priced!! read more

Charlie's Fresh Catch - Kenny & Me - Seafood Markets Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

Ordered clam strips they were good been going here for a while prices on seafood high

I generally go to City Fish Market to get fish. So my review is mostly comparing these 2. If you are ordering lobster roll take the large one. Both large and small are of the same size except that small has 3oz lobster and large has a quarter pound. Even with a quarter pound lobster meat, I felt the amount of lobster was slightly less. The lobster roll here isn't as good as the one in City Fish Market. Coconut shrimp was really good. Cole slaw also tasted fresh. I bought some salmon from here. It was good, even though not as good as the one I get from City Fish Market. Overall City Fish Market is better than this place in many respects. But if you stay around Vernon and want to get some fresh sea food, then this place is good. One interesting thing I noticed is they have Alligator tail meat in their freezer. I never noticed it anywhere else. read more

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Eh i probably won't be back. The lobster roll was lacking for the amount of money I spent and the fries weren't all that good. I feel like if a place specializes in something ex seafood in this case, they should do it extremely well. This place wasn't horrible; it just wasn't that memorable. read more

Great store. The porquet is best in area. Outstanding. The chicken salad with walnuts and crainsens is very good. Excellent service too! Thank you read more

If you live in the area and want to cook fish for dinner, you need to go to Charlie's. The fish will be better and the price will be similar. More selection as well. Charlie's has a great selection of non-fish items. They also support other small business selling local products like honey and maple syrup. Overall, they sell a lot of good stuff and I consider it a neighborhood gem. Everyone should go there. read more

A small restaurant you drive past everyday literally has some of the best fish I've had in a while and it's not a place you'd break your wallet going to. I'm definitely coming back now that I know where to get an awesome lunch read more

Charlie's Fresh Catch - Fish sandwich - Seafood Markets Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

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This is my go to place if I'm making sushi at home. They've got great fresh fish, including sushi grade, and a lot of outstanding pre-made stuff if that's your preference. read more

5 stars for the food! The seafood was fresh and delicious! There were 5 of us. We had fish tacos, fried shrimp, calamari, and fried catfish. First off, we don't usually eat a lot of fried food. The batter was really light and not over fried for the catfish and calamari. The catfish was nice and juicy! Lots of fries with the meals. We would go back for the food 100%! Now the bad - A qualifier - this is not a sit down meal kind of place. I would get to-go for future. There were two tables outside. Outside tables were gross with table clothes that have seen better days. Bathroom worked. That is all I will say about that. The trash can outside I didn't even want to touch...yea, the trash can!! Overall, delicious, fried seafood and a good to-go place. Still worth the stars for the food! read more

Love the food, always hot and fresh when ordering. On top of it, the staff/owners are so warm-hearted. It's definitely my monthly treat!!

After many rave reviews we had to give it a try. Tried whole belly clams, haddock and chips, and clam strips. Service was as great. Very friendly. Food was cold after the 5 min drive home. Flavor was ok, nothing outstanding. Bit some shell in one of the clams (it happens I know) and wasn't really impressed. Maybe a bit of seasoning in the batter. Tarter sauce was homemade but made my tongue sting (maybe the fresh lemon juice) flavor was good. Coleslaw was ok, a bit bland. We were so hoping for a nice local spot for cooked seafood but this isn't it for us. Again adorable spot, friendly staff. Maybe we'll shop for fresh and do the cooking at home next time. read more

At 1st I thought location would be a detriment. I walked in and was greeted warm & welcoming. Prices at market are fair. I asked for Gluten free and although they didn't have dedicated friers the were able to accommodate me with breading. Portions are great, fresh is the key word with fish. Highly recommended the taco's read more

Can't be more satisfied with this establishment. we are so glad they are a part of the community..

Fantistic spot for fresh seafood and great for their lobster rolls to go. Highly recommend!!

First and foremost, let's talk portions. For the price of $7.99 this place LOADS up a to-go box full of delicately fried clams. Check. Secondly, their demeanor and customer service. Very friendly and attentive, had some small talk with the counter girl, very good attitude and atmosphere. Overall a very solid experience. Truth be told, I originally wanted to go with 3 stars due to the clams not having enough "crisp" but due to the price, the value/food ration helped win me over with a 4 star review. All and all, I will return. read more

Charlie's Fresh Catch - Seafood Markets Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

I went there for the first time yesterday. Had the fried shrimp and fries $14.99. Delicious! Lots of good size shrimp for the price and the fries were crinkle cut which you don't see everywhere. The gentleman behind the counter was very friendly, not sure if he is the owner. Will definitely return. read more

The past couple of months I've been coming to Charlie's for fish or shrimp tacos. Super good!! 3 large tacos, filled with light and crispy fish and mildy spicy slaw. LOVE IT! Last week I picked up some cod fillets to cook at home... very fresh and delicious! read more

I came in from out of town just trying to shop local and get a feel of the area by trying a few of the mom and pop restaurants in the area. I decided to stop here after looking for a restaurant serving lobster rolls in the area and was more than pleasantly surprised. It was amazing, perfectly cooked and reasonably priced. I do wish they had a small picnic table, just because I had to eat this in my car but other than that it was perfect. read more

Charlie's Fresh Catch - Lobster roll and French fries - Seafood Markets Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

I stopped in to buy Sea Scallops to cook for dinner tonight and Charlie informed me that they don't sell raw seafood, everything he sells, he cooks. Definitely NOT a fish monger. I would rather prepare and cook my own seafood the way I like it, not have it cooked to order, then have to drive all the way there, pick it up (during their busiest hours)b then drive all the way home with it and cross my fingers that it's still warm even and that I like the way he prepared it. Not taking that chance. Sadly I won't be returning. Their seafood looked fresh and they had quite the selection but them cooking it is a deal breaker. read more

Charlie's is my absolute favorite place. Like a bit of Maine right here in Manchester. The service is phenomenal. The food is phenomenal. The choices are plentiful and the food as fresh as can be. Don't miss this place when in town. read more

Great place for seafood and I do not mind driving 40 minutes to get it because it is SO GOOD! It also helps that my mom owns a business nearby so it gives me an excuse to stop by. They have a great selection of seafood at amazing prices that won't break the budget...even if you're on a Grad. Student budget. I recently brought sushi grade yellowtail tuna from them and the quality is just astonishing! It was prep'd well and it made me feel like a sushi chef once I brought it home. The best part about Charlie's Fresh Catch is that it is a small local business and I try my best to support small businesses because of the personal pride that small business owners put into their products that make everything you buy from them worth it! Overall, I will be coming here often in the future because I found my place for fresh seafood! read more

Charlie's Fresh Catch - Sushi night with some sushi grade tuna from Charlie's. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

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Oh my. Dont be fooled by its appearance This local joint got it down to the T. Great fresh seafood served daily. Got to try their fish tacos or one of many fried seafood dishes or better yet get some fresh fish and take it home for cooking. No matter what this small joint food and reasonable prices is hard to match. read more

I love this place! Convenient, friendly and well informed people, the food is always fresh, ... what's not to like. Take a look at the picture that I posted of the cod fish and chips. I find that if I call somewhere around Sunset Ridge, I will have a delicious hot dinner waiting for me when I get to Vernon. The fish and chips dinner in the picture is currently $7.99. Almost too much for one person, possibly enough for two. Whatever you do, don't wait for it to cool off. I know that I can't drive with that delicious smell in the car so I always end up eating it right away. read more

Charlie's Fresh Catch - This is the Charlie's fish and chips. Make the call from I-84E traffic & this delicious crispy dinner will be waiting for you in Vernon. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

I hate to give a negative review and this was my first time which proved to be disappointing. I order the clam chowder and crab cake sandwich. The sandwich was all breading and no crab to be found. The clam chowder was the worst I ever had, I can tell it was previously frozen the potatoes we mushy and throughout the chowder. I had better chowder at Big Y. I threw it away it was so bad. Never again. I was hoping for a good experience and a place to shop for seafood near the office. No bueno!!! read more

What a treat! Haven't been to NE for a while and wanted the wife to try a lobster roll. The Lobster roll and whole belly clams were spectacular. The Chowder was excellent too. Got to catch with the Charlie - nice guy! Thank you man! read more

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This place is a poster child of business perfection. Great Service, Clean facility, Fresh seafood and pre-made items. Prices are more than reasonable and fair. Brook, one of the staff; is the main reason I keep going back. She is a pleasure to give my money to each time. read more

Charlie's is the best local spot for everything from seafood to deli meats to prepared food. Great prices and service!

You wouldn't think this tiny fish store would pack such a punch. They gave a great selection of fish to take home and cook, including sushi grade and they really know their stuff. I've definitely picked their brains about fish and they're so helpful. It's really easy to overlook the fact that they also sell hot food, and it's really good! Their fried claims are delightful, but I rarely pass up the lobster rolls. read more