Fresh seafood all the time. Can be pricey but you'lll get quality seafood. Friendlly and polite staff. Limited parking area. read more

Another update: I really appreciate the management responding and giving an explanation about the nematodes. I decided to remove the photo of the nematode as it was disturbing. I'll definitely continue to get the sashimi grade fish from them as it's the best I've had around here. read more

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Got a piece of salmon to cook at home, kind of on a whim. This place is down the street from me and I've always wanted to try it, but haven't found the right time. Just decided one evening to walk by and pick up something for dinner. Went with the salmon, and I'm so glad I did. It was fantastic! Maybe the best salmon I've had. It's crazy how the quality of the meat can make all the difference, even with the same-as-always amateur cooking skills. This place isn't cheap but it was very fresh and worth it to try for sure. I definitely will want to try other things, and if I ever want to make sushi at home, I'll come here for sure. Curious about the poke as well, although other reviews don't seem to suggest that it's quite as good. But I'd like to see for myself. read more

Kept seeing this place and decided to try it. Very fresh fish and lots to choose from. They have already prepared ceviche and fish stock. Definitely going back. read more

Small store, can be pricey but good quality. Oysters were very fresh! First time we went prices were more reasonable. It appears prices have gone up like everywhere else. read more

My go to spot for fresh oysters! I recommend calling ahead to confirm inventory. It's a bit hidden but I'm glad I found this place since they offer a variety of fresh seafood. read more

The products are super fresh and the service always is really good . The are very kind and helpful with the customers

I bought wild caught Halibut from their La Cañada farmers' market booth. For $34/lb. It was Mahi Mahi and NOT halibut. I don't know whether the fisherman lied to them, or whether they lied to me, but for a fish purveyor, this happening is completely unacceptable. read more

Everything! great place to take your family and friends. Make sure you take some food home for later!

Saw great reviews online about the freshness of the seafood here so I was excited to prep a seafood dinner with my girlfriend. We bought 2 pounds of mussels and brought them home with a bag of ice, which was offered without prompting, and a thoughtful touch. However, when we got home, we found that much of the mussels we bought were dead. Over half mussels would not close when tapped on. We were expecting maybe one or two to be this way but this many is, quite frankly, unacceptable. We called the establishment regarding this and they had the audacity to tell us this is normal behavior and that they "should" be safe to eat. No thank you, not going to risk consuming contaminated shellfish that can be potentially life-threatening. read more

We buy a boatload of fresh fish from Dry Dock every week at different farmers markets in OC. Today we got an interesting new piece called King Klip at the Ladera Ranch farmers market. The guy who works this market is so freaking ADORABLE so 10 stars for him!! read more

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Was craving some Hawaiian style poke and stumbled across this place. First the parking lot is hard to park in if all the spots are full, but luckily my husband found some in the alleyway next to it. I got the salmon and tuna poke. They sell it by the pound. The fish was fresh, but the onion taste was soooooooo over powering. I am not a big onion fan but my husband loves onions and even he said it was too much for him. I think a good amount of the weight also is attributed to how much onion is in there so techinally you're getting less fish. read more

The photos of my recent purchase of Dry Dock's outstanding, fresh, buttery, sashimi grade, center cut salmon are not worthy of posting because I couldn't take any! Why??? Because I ate the whole delicious sashimi grade salmon while driving on my way home! Skin and all, like a penguin! Straight down the gullet! I believe one could be arrested and charged for driving under the influence of Dry Dock! Oh yeah, I'm nutzo baby!!! But it's that good! There is no limit to what one can achieve with Dry Dock in ones corner. read more

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Amazing seafood and selection. Fresh. Everyone goes above and beyond to ensure you have a pleasant experience. Service is top notch! Ambiance is fun you can see them preparing the food everyday. My favorite is the sashimi. read more

Picked up some salmon sushi for my bday. Per lbs it's more than Costco by double and 10-12 bucks less then Toyko Central's fancier salmon. Dry Dock salmon taste and looks better than both places. Service was great. There was only 2 lbs filets and I just wanted a lbs. he got me a 1 lbs and even asked if I wanted it skinned. Which I did because I'm no expert at skinning. I prepped my salmon with a little sugar and salt. Washed it off after 30 min. Wrapped it in a paper towel for later. The color and fatty white lines looked great. Sliced some pieces for nigiri. It was amazing. Loved it! This will be my go to spot for good salmon. read more

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Truly amazing resource for fresh wild shellfish and fish, smoked fish, and canned seafood; around since 1986 I'm sad I didn't know about this earlier. The greatest thing is you can just walk in off the street and get whatever you want with no minimum, this kind of selection normally only available wholesale to restaurants. I came specifically for some fresh Santa Barbara Sea Urchin, I wanted to show my kid how to open it up and what a treat super fresh Uni is. Unfortunately, all of the non-preordered stock was stashed away in their Farmers Market containers but the sweet cashier tried really hard to get one for us running to the back 3 times to check in different areas. We will be back to get this. We did leave with a nice piece of fatty tuna and fresh oysters. O-toro always a treat, especially when served at home cut into larger pieces than you would get at a restaurant. It melts in your mouth and did not last long. It was fun shucking oysters ourselves with improper tools, my oldest loved helping and eating the oysters after. Dry Dock Fish very clean and organized on the inside with a great variety of fresh fish and big bags of lobster, king crab meat, etc... I'm sure are used by local restaurants at huge markups. I also liked seeing their canned fish in totally blank unbranded tins. read more

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The staff were so helpful! This is a small store that has some things on ice, a freezer, and some high quality fish. We opted to just buy some poke by the pound and ate it with some chips for lunch. Reminded me of being in Hawaii a bit. I'll be back to buy some more poke and maybe some of the other seafood! read more

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Just shucked and ate some oysters I bought from them today! Delicious, fresh, rich, and creamy!And they're BIG, too! Even though they were listed as "small." The girl who grabbed them for me explained how you can knock them together to tell if they're still fresh. If they sound hollow, it's an indication that they might be bad. I watched her check each one for me as she was packing them up. Since this was the first time I've ever bought oysters to shuck myself, seeing her checking them gave me extra confidence! Everything else looked fresh and clean, too. So I'll definitely be back for more seafood! read more

Dry Dock Fish Co - Bought me some oysters today! Can't believe these were labeled as "small!" So happy with these! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Fullerton, California

We've been to this spot several times to buy quality, fresh seafood and have always enjoyed our purchases, which include: scallops, muscles, poke, crab, tuna, salmon, ceviche. If you're looking for quality food that's fresh and delicious, I highly recommend this place. read more

We went all the way from Walnut to this place which turned out to be a seafood market and not a restaurant which touted of self-service. All the photos were not what they seemed. Anyway. We were able to get to another restaurant nearby which catered to our seafood cravings. This market should advertise itself as one as the photos could be confusing . read more

Wow the fishes we got are so fresh like literally just came off from the sea. Employees are so helpful and welcoming if we are naice of other kin of fish... Definitely a place to come to and get real quality fish especially for occassions as some are pricey but worth it. We got introduced to this Kampachi kind of fish that we can use for ceviche aside from getting the usual salmon or tuna-- a MUST try fresh and no fishy taste. Here is a picture of our own Filipino kind of Ceviche known as " Kinilaw". So yummy! Thanks guys will surely see you guys next time read more

Dry Dock Fish Co - We used the Kampachi fish on this one. Our own Filipino Ceviche known as Kinilaw. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Fullerton, California

I purchase fish from them weekly at the Pacific Beach farmers market. I especially love the sashimi grade salmon. Prices are fair, and the vendor at the market is always so nice to me! Pro tip, you can call in advance to get the exact weight you want, and they can also cut the skin off for you in advance. read more

Delicious fish, friendly and helpful employee behind the counter of this no frills market. All the fish is carefully wrapped, and bagged with ice to ensure a fresh result when you get home! It's kind of a staple in Fullerton for its variety and availability. read more

Freshest seafood you can buy locally in Orange County. Their sushi grade salmon is great. read more

Love this place. Very affordable and fresh seafood. We made squid calamari. Sashimi salmon. And tried the amazing and fresh poke! I would much rather ship for seafood here than overspend at any fancy market or overpriced sushi joint. read more

Okay first, Im thoroughly impressed. Was hard finding this place. Live 2 hrs away and took me a u-turn ir two-- word it dooooe. The place is immaculately clean, I could lick the floor (see pics for licks)-- is a double thumbs up for me! Guy at front was super dope. Let me park in front of their establishment for 1+ hour to apartment hunt. Fish was delicious despite my bf jacking all the sashimi and beer, MY broke asz* paid for, but love his lame ass ayyy wayy. Im coming back to do sushi night with my sis this time so the garbage disposal doesnt clean house. Thanks guys! See you soon! Forgot to add-- GET THEIR HOUSE WASSABI. Wont regret so dont forget read more

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Super find! Great place to get super fresh, super service and super good prices. Went into this very clean fish store and found most of what I was looking for thanks to the email list I subscribed (Dry Dock Fish Club). The nice and helpful young lady manning the counter was excellent in finding out what recipes and options you have for their fresh fish & seafood. She also knows sushi grade fish from top to bottom! Picked up: Spanish octopus to make sous vide 8 hour cooked tender tapas dish. Sardines to make fresh grilled Spanish entree. Tuna poke for immediate consumption. Canned sardines for Spanish skewered tapas. Missed: Greek Branzino (the best fish when in Europe to have). Live spot prawns (must make prior reservations_).... Overall an excellent place to find all your international fish & seafood needs. Saved me an hour of driving to Santa Monica or Redondo ! read more

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I've been coming to Dry Dock for well over a year now, and speaking as a Fullerton resident, I'm glad that my city is its home. If you're looking for a specific item, I recommend that you visit the fish selection page on their website (http://drydockfish.com/fish-selection). They update it daily, and they list what items they have available as well as the price. If your item appears to be in, call them to make sure they still have it, as some items can run out quickly. They can hold items for you. The market can be hard to miss, especially if you're heading west on Commonwealth; you'll have an easier time spotting it if you're heading east. Parking is very limited, with three spots in front (with one designated for handicapped). You can park on the left side of the building as well. I usually end up parking on the street. Their items are spread out across: (1) a refrigerated display for their poke, ceviche, whole fish, fillets, and shellfish; (2) a freezer for shrimp, crab, octopus, and imported goods; and (3) a non-refrigerated display for their dry and canned goods. Yes, their items are pricey, but from my experience, they're worth the price because not only does Dry Dock receive fresh seafood just about every day (and manage to sell most of it), they're receiving high-quality seafood at that. Every product of theirs that I cooked with has turned into incredible dishes, from pasta and stews to bouillabaisse and paella. I brought my dad - who used to fish out at sea at least once a month - here a while back, and he was impressed with their selection and their upkeep. For cooking purposes, I've bought albacore tuna, grouper, white sea bass, rainbow trout, Spanish octopus, calamari steak, bay scallops, live black mussels, live clams, and fish bones, and I've been very satisfied with their quality every time. I did buy their poke during my most recent visit and found it to be just okay - if you're dead set on having poke (take advantage of the current Yelp check-in to get 20% off), go for their salmon instead of their tuna since I found their seasoning is better suited for the former than the latter. The staff are polite, helpful, and very knowledgeable. If you come in looking for an item and they're out, ask them for substitution recommendations (especially for white fish). They always ask if you want some ice to keep any seafood you buy cold, and I almost always take them up on this offer. Whenever I'm planning to make a seafood dish, I know I can count on Dry Dock to supply the goods. read more

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As a returning customer, I am not satisfied with my recent purchases from your booth in Irvine farmers market. The oysters are not big, not juicy, not even fresh. read more

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Ordered poke and it was fantastic. Not over-sauced like some other places. Picked up some otoro today and it was worth every penny. I'll definitely be back! read more

always great selection of fresh seafood. one of those hidden gems in Fullerton. Their location is near downtown and has great parking.

Location is small and easy to miss. I just parked in front of the store--they have a tiny sign that guides you there though. As soon as I entered, I was skeptical because the smell of fish was strong in this one. I really didn't know what to expect but as soon as the worker came out, he was super friendly and helped me with all my questions and needs. FYI 1/2 a lb is typically a serving for one person! I ordered Salmon sashimi, Hamachi, Uni, Oysters and Tuna Poke. You have to cut them up yourself unless you preorder the sashimi plate a day in advance. Salmon was fresh for sure and we enjoyed eating it at home. The Hamachi was frozen but I left in the fridge and it thawed after several hours. Uni was $9.99 and quite small. It was also still alive when I received it so it was a little scary opening it up! Tuna poke, I wasn't a huge fan of--they use a different part of the Tuna so it just seemed a little more mushy but my friends liked it! The worker let me try both the tuna poke and the salmon poke. The smoke salmon spread was bomb.com and you can get a discount on it for checking in. I spread it on some sourdough or bagel- so good! I also got their organic ginger here-- No one in my group liked it-- It's homeade so the taste is a lot different than the pink or yellow ones you buy at a japanese store. I wasn't a huge fan of it myself and thought it smelt a little funky too. It was soft and not crunchy--just overall different tasting that the pickled ginger you get at a typical sushi restaurant. Otherwise, I had a good experience here and plan on coming back more! read more

Dry Dock Fish Co - Smoked salmon spread on toast yumm! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Fullerton, California

The fish are not the ones you normally see and they cook well, fresh service is friendly

We need more places in Cali like this!!! SUPER fresh, top-quality sashimi-grade fish. Need I say more? And to top it off, they have such a good variety of it!!! From toro, to hamachi, to scallops, to whatever is the fresh catch, it's just amazing. Everyone that works at the stand is knowledgeable, friendly, and patient too. I wish they had a NorCal location! read more

Dry Dock Fish Co - Sashimi: super fresh and all SO good! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Fullerton, California

We bought 2 sea urchins for $15 each, only to cut them open and find barely enough for a spoonful. The woman who helped us at the store assured us they'd be great quality but we are really disappointed. This was a huge waste of $30. You might as well buy uni on a tray elsewhere or eat it at a restaurant. This place is not to be trusted. read more

Dry Dock Fish Co - Sea urchin - Seafood Markets Near Me - Fullerton, California

I have been pretty curious about this place ever since stumbling upon it on Yelp when searching for poke restaurants near Fullerton a couple weeks ago. Seafood is increasingly becoming one of my most favorite types of food, and raw sushi-grade fish is at the top of my list. The pictures and reviews all looked great, so I decided to check it out this afternoon (Sunday around 2pm) to see what it was all about. First off, the pictures here are a bit misleading (not their fault). I had envisioned a sizable market with a decent pre-made sushi/nigiri section, but this was not the case. I was very surprised by how small it was when we arrived. Yes, they have a decent selection of fish, but based on all of the pictures, I was expecting more. Note that a lot of the pictures on this page are personal ones of the food and sushi that customers make with the seafood purchased from this market. They do not have ready-to-eat sushi offerings, nor do they have any seating/tables available to sit down and eat at. I ended up buying a half-pound of tuna poke for ~$8 and a small container of seaweed salad priced at $5. Aside from poke, ceviche, and seaweed salad, they do not seem to have many pre-made options. I thought the tuna poke was pretty good, and I could definitely tell that the fish was higher quality than most poke restaurants around. The tuna was firm and flavorful, and the price point was pretty good. The seaweed salad was good, as well. Service here was great. The worker was definitely nice and friendly. They take credit cards without a minimum, so no worries on that. Dry Dock Fish Co is a very interesting establishment. There's really not a whole lot to see, but if you're craving some good poke, this is a solid option. In terms of sushi-grade fish, the selection was pretty sparse with just salmon, tuna, and hamachi. Overall, I'd say this market is definitely worth checking out, but keep your expectations in check. I'm sure their selection and quantities vary by day and on what they catch, but don't expect a giant fish market with endless options. That being said, they definitely have all of the basics and more. read more

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Freshest fish in OC! Friendly and helpful staff. Very very clean. This is my go to place for Chilean Sea Bass. Priced in the high $30's and worth it! I always come back. read more

Many choices and oysters are a great price. It wasn't as fancy as expected by the website. We had kinda hoped for a "farmers" fish market but it really wasn't that. It's basically a local spot to pick up fresh fish at better than WG grocery prices. They do have more choices and prices are decent. read more

Great store; a bit tucked away, be on the look out for signage. Staff is very professional and the selection of fresh fish is very good. Picked up a beautiful whole Branzino, very fresh and cooked up nicely. read more

I have officially become a fish snob. I go to the Dry Dock stand every week Sunday I can at the Melrose Farmers Markets. Their fish is amazing! Always fresh and super high quality. Recently, I made sushi with their sushi grade salmon, tuna, and scallops. My dinner party was AMAZED! I purchase their farm-raised salmon on the reg, and typically eat it for dinner once a week. It's super fatty, just how I like it. We're talking THICK. The whole branzino is delicious as well, and although it looks intimidating to cook, it's nothing a youtube video can't teach you. The rainbow trout has become a staple in my household as well. The best thing about Dry Dock's fish is that you don't need to add much of anything...their fish is so flavor and does just fine on its own. Highly recommend! read more