We have been searching for a great Lenten fish fry for a while now and I have to say, hands down, the fish fry here is seriously the best in town and the price is very fair. The tartar sauce recipe is delicious (best I've ever had in my life). The pickup service is very convenient and everyone is so friendly. We've been ordering for the past two weeks every Friday, and I seriously look forward to Friday dinners now! read more

I am a salmon fanatic, and fin cooks it perfectly. I pretty much have consumed salmon in every state possible--raw, baked, tartare, sashimi, fried. Every other restaurant overcooks their salmon but not fin. Delicate, flaky and fresh, their teriyaki salmon with wild rice is *chef's kiss*. Portions are generous and filling, complemented by a ginger slaw. I'll be back for more. read more

I've always enjoyed the food. Christmas Eve they didn't open until 11:00. That seems a little late considering it's the busiest day of the year for fish. Called the Hooked seafood company and they were open at 9:00 and reserved the mussels we were looking for. Plus they were friendly which the Gin people are usually a little entitled acting. read more

It's sad to see how few fish markets exist in Central New York these days. I'm from Schoharie Village and travel to fin - your fishmonger because I think their fish and other seafood products are worth it. I love the tuna poke and think it is worth every cent! Looking forward to trying the oysters this summer! You will not be disappointed with any of the fresh fish offerings! read more

Fin is exactly what this area needs. I love when you can walk into a place and pick the owners brain on a variety of issues. Pete, Dora and staff are so knowledgeable about their products. They can tell you where and when your fish was caught and provide excellent recommendations for preparation. The fish is incredibly fresh, I don't think I've ever had fish this fresh except on the coast. I've heard there may soon be an oyster bar which is exciting. They also will sell you heads and fish parts for making your own stock (I feed it to my dogs). Even if you like fish but are afraid of preparation, they have easy-prep meals ready to just pop into the oven. Those change daily and you can find out what they are on their Twitter feed or Facebook page. I haven't tried any of them yet but they always sound really tasty. read more

Four for the fish counter -- relative to Albany -- and a weak three for the dine-in experience. The fish: there is every evidence that the claim of daily shipping in from Boston/NE ports is correct, as both times we've been there we've found North Shore catches that have been both fresh and tasty. The prices are inflated a bit, but that's just the inland pricing to cover the transportation charges. And when I can get _good_ bluefish, out of season, that really catches my attention and patronage. Now for the sad part: I can't recommend the eating in that highly, based solely (no pun inteneded) on our lunch. My date had a kind of cool kimchi "taco", and I had broiled scallops on greens, and they both suffered from the same problem: hot food on icy cold food does not make for a pleasant experience. The "taco" was chilly and if you take a bite into food that's supposed to be hot and you get a cold layer, followed by a tepid layer, followed by a sort of hot layer, it's a jarring experience that really detracts from being able to taste what's going on. My scallops were nicely braised, but the greens were very cold from the fridge, and as such were both underflavored and similarly jarring to the palate -- may I suggest actually wilting them slightly on the grill, to bring out the flavor? The seaweed salad also could have benefited from being closer to room temperature when served out of its little plastic cup. With the entree prices at lunch hovering in the mid-teens, I'm not sufficiently motivated to come back and try the fare again. There's no wine available, so it's hard to really treat this as haute as it would liek to be. We may give the evening take home dinner a whirl, though, since I like the concept. The seating is also awkward -- only two sort of "community" tables with somewhat uncomfortable seating. It's OK for a lobster roll shack, which I don't think is the aspiration of this place, which is otherwise decorate to appeal to the gourmand. I do wish this place well, as I want the fish counter to stay in business, and having a slightly high end place to grab something oceanic is a nice option at lunch. read more

Hands down the best and most fresh fish and seafood in the Capital District. I have been several times now and have even tried fish I normally don't buy and it has all been amazing! You know when they tell you that fish should not have any smell and everytme you bring home fish from the supermarkets it always does? Fin's fish is what they are talking about. Absolutely no smell! They offer a wide selection of filets and whole fish and they know the product very well ... where it comes from, how to cook it, etc ... and even offer a daily prepared fish dinner. Also, their squid rocks. Minus one point for no credit cards but apparently this is coming soon. Tuesdays and Fridays are when they get fresh stock. Closed Sunday and Monday. Never buy fish from the major supermarkets again. read more

They advertised tuna at $27.50/ lb but I was charged $36.50/ lb. I called the store when I realized the mistake and they did not make it right. They said the ad wasn't updated. Not good customer relations. read more

I am finally getting around to writing this review. I have been buying fish from their Wilton store before it closed, and now in Guilderland. This location is a bit of a drive for me so I don't buy as often. This was a solid 4 star place but I think it has been going down. Fish selection has gotten smaller, and prices higher. They have great oysters, and I really like their cod. Specific to the cod - I pan fry thick cuts and their cod stays firm the longer allowing you to cook it better. it comes out more delicious. Their other fish I dont find to be much different from other high end stores. Note on shrimp. Maybe it was bad luck but they used to have good shrimp. There are only like 2-3 places in Albany to get good non-mushy shrimp. They charged a premium for this and I was ok with that. I dont feel it has been as good last few times. Better then frozen crap, but not the same. All being said I do recommend this place. I want them to survive. They are nice and have good prepared food. They have a new chef and I hope this will change my opinion. All their seafood can be used for sushi which we trust and make. read more

We had their lobster Mac and cheese when they were serving food at a brewery. It was phenomenal! Looking forward to visiting their brick and mortar location. read more

Had a fantastic time working with Dora and Peter for catering our work event for more than 60 people. They worked with us to create a menu that was inclusive of vegetarian, gluten free diets and even included a couple of meat based seafood free items. We offered a tasting at the shop and worked with us to personalize the menu. The pricing was reasonable and the food was very fresh and set up beautifully. read more

Make time for the once​-a-month brunch. We enjoyed a very inspiring and motivating brunch on a recent rainy Sunday morning. Each section of the focussed menu demonstrates​ much care and thought, as does the preparation. For example, after enjoying Fin's crab cake, it is now clear that every crab cake I have previously eaten was either terribly diluted with filler, or borderline spoiled. It will be hard to order one elsewhere from now on! Make a plan to start your month in a very tasty stimulating fashion! read more

Great fish market. Good variety and I have yet to get something that wasn't totally fresh. It is not inexpensive however, and not the place to go if you are looking for a bargain. This may be petty but they do a great job of giving you the weight you asked for and not selecting a larger piece and staring at you while asking if it is OK read more

If I was on the show on the Food Channel "Best Thing I Ever Ate" the mahi mahi taco would be mine! Served from the food truck at the Empire State Plaza on Thursdays. Took home the lobster mac and cheese. They also have a large selection of fish from their shop. Highly recommend! read more

We've been meaning to stop in Fin for some time now, as we live only a couple of minutes away. I'm glad we finally did, because it is a great little shop and they serve up some pretty good lunch! I ordered a salmon & sweet potato burger on a croissant as well as a cup of New England clam chowder. The burger was really good, especially the curry aioli that came on the side, and the chowder was AMAZING. My husband enjoyed his fish tacos, but was less impressed. One of the tacos was overdressed with a very thin sauce, which ended up making a drippy mess. It wasn't the most spectacular place to eat lunch; they only have a couple of tables and not much of an atmosphere. We were intrigued by the variety of different things you could buy in the store, from rubs to soups to, of course, all kinds of fish. We will definitely return to purchase some things and try cooking them at home. read more

The new england clam chowder was heated milk with very little clam or potato. the fried cod was a previously frozen fillet and very small with the taste. less than impressive. won't be going back ever. read more

I visited Fin for the first time yesterday. I called ahead seeking white fish fillets for a meal I was preparing for 20 people. They were incredibly helpful and cut the fillets in 1/2 pound serving size pieces for me, so that I could more easily cook the fish on the stove. The haddock itself was incredibly fresh and everyone at my dinner enjoyed it. I also loved the selection of local and regional foods, as well as pasta from Flour City Pasta in Rochester. They have spices and dried beans and grains and a few vegetables. Although it is about 15 minutes outside of the city of Albany, in the town of Guilderland, Fin is well worth the drive and extra trip. I can't wait to return. read more

If you want quality seafood you definitely should visit this place! my kids loved clam chowder, it was delicious! great and quick service!

Had a terrible experience at Fin today, Christmas Eve. I pre-ordered because I knew they would be slammed. Pick ups for the pre-orders was horribly organized. Ended up waiting an hour and 45 minutes for an 11am pick up. While all the people who pre-ordered waited, other customers went to the counter, ordered, and paid in 15 minutes. They had 5 people at the counter, plus the owner at the register, but only 2 people serving the pre-order customers. The credit cards were being run out on the phone which ended up freezing when it was my turn so I had to go wait at the register to pay. The staff kept complaining about how customers were acting instead of doing something to improve the issues. All the while the owner, who was working the register, just ignored the chaos. Absolutely ridiculous!!!! I could say so much more, but I can't waste anymore of my time on this place. The food is good, but DEFINITELY NOT worth the hassle. read more

This place is great... Great staff... Best fresh fish... Locally owned... Get er done!

I stopped at Fin at the recommendation we received recently when we ate at Athos Greek Restaurant. We are so grateful for that recommendation. We just ate a whole Bronzini; it was delicious. What a decadent feast (unintentional) for Good Friday. We will be regulars now; this area has few options for good fish. What a great service this fishmonger is doing for the area. I hope they are wildly successful!!!! We could use something like this store down in Schoharie County...just saying!!!! :-) read more

The only place I go for seafood even though it's a little bit of a drive for me. I love the salmon, and cod from the case and their tartar sauce and aioli is my favorite. I always stock up on shrimp from the freezer and usually buy some soup for when I get home. read more

Stopped by the Fin booth at Troy Farmers' Market and had a Lobster Roll that was amazing. Daughter in law commented that they were better than any she's had in Boston. Large pieces of lobster, including whole claws, on toast with just the right amount of dressing. Absolutely delicious! read more

I ordered a lobster roll and it was overcooked. And it's a fish place.

Clean, fresh and sooo delicious! The guys behind the counter were very friendly and helpful. The food was presented nicely and tasted even better. I work close by and will definitely be stopping in again for lunch! read more

Best fishmonger around! Make sure to buy one of the cedar planks to roast your fish on!

Finally, a fresh fish shop in Albany! The best in fresh, sustainable fish and seafood brought to you by a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I travel 11/2 hours every weekend to get the best fillets from their variety of fish. Its hard to choose a new specie of fish because the previous selection I brought home was SO good I wind up buying it again! Their take home ready-to-cook suppers are fantastic and delicious and easy to cook! Two tips - One - If going on the weekend (and you don't call ahead to reserve) get there early for the best selection because they often sell-out. Two -Never be afraid to ask questions! They know what they sell! Many, many thanks FIN! I wish you nothing but success! I am a customer for life! read more

I have been a customer since they started off selling at farmers markets, the fish and shellfish are FRESH, being trucked in from Boston by the owners. The scallops I bought were the sweetest,juiciest ones I have ever gotten this far from the coast. The selection is broad and the service is informed and friendly. A little more than other places you could buy fish, but you get what you pay for, stop in support your local business... read more

Their fish and food have been very good for the 4 years we have been going there. We have always recommended their products but lately we cannot recommend their service. Call it holiday stress or what ever you want, there is no excuse for attitude, questioning paying customers and making them wait out of spite. Please correct your service as we would like to continue to patronize your store. read more

The lobster roll here is unique and for the most part better than other lobster rolls offered around. Don't really have the urge to go here that often despite enjoying the roll. Maybe it's a 3.5? read more

Disappointed in my last two visits to Fin.. Called ahead to preorder the fish special of the day and upon pickup received the fish but not the accompanying sauce to complete the meal. Didn't realize this until we got home..Called the store to tell of the mishap and they could have cared less. Left my number with the clerk to have the owner rectify the situation and never heard a word. Poor customer service . We will not be back again. . read more

The shrimp and fish are very fresh and of good quality. However, the hot lobster roll was a disappointment. I had very little lobster on my roll and I did not like the vinegar on it which also made the roll really soggy. I didn't taste any butter on it whatsoever. Very bland in taste. read more

I have been a customer since they only sold at farmers markets, the fish and shellfish are the best. I moved to the area from Brooklyn ten years ago and was horrified by the food scene here. I even had to learn how to make my own pizza! Thankfully things have improved and Fin is a great example. Very few places around here had good fish and I had practically stopped eating it. Now I'm here 2-3 times a week. They have Lobsters now! read more

Before Fin opened , there was nowhere near us to buy quality fresh fish. The supermarkets by us have gone completely frozen, and you can tastes it. Their fish may seem expensive, but it is worth every penny. Just do the taste test read more

My wife and I shop at fin in Guilderland nearly every week. We usually get two nights worth of stuff, one night invariably salmon, and the other whatever catch of the week looks good. The quality and freshness of the fish is invariably excellent, but as other reviews note there is a bit of premium price. But the quality is there to warrant it. The staff are friendly and seem to be better trained and knowledgeable than when the shop first opened. I really highly recommend the place. You will not find better fish in the Capital District. Here is the part, though, where I say that my wife and I do have one major complaint ... The one - and really only - continuing issue that my wife and I have with fin is that the do not scale their fish properly. We invariably have to finish the de-scaling at home. It is not a fun job to do when you are trying to make a quick week-night din din, and not what you expect when you are (sometimes at least) paying nearly $20/pound for product. I have mentioned the deficient de-scaling issue to the fin staff on numerous occasions and have been greeted with blank stares or a "would you like me to take the skin off?" question. The skin, at least for something like salmon, is one of the tastiest and most nutritious parts! Why would I want it removed? I want the skin on and the scales off. Skin on, scales off. Skin on, scales off. It's not complicated, or at least it shouldn't be for a self-described "fishmonger." Sorry to be monomaniacal on this point but it drives my wife and I crazy how such an otherwise excellent operation can be so deficient on a basic point of quality-control. Honestly, every time we open the wrapping paper on a piece of fish we hope against hope that it will be properly scaled, and it is invariably not. It turns what should be a moment of food glory in to a moment of defeated deflation and resignation to the dirty and un-fun job of de-scaling. I am surprised I do not see others complaining, as I have certainly purchased enough fin product to know that I am dealing with a trend and not a fluke (fishy pun). The fish counter at the Honest Weight co-op properly scales their fish. It can be done, and the Mediterranean blood in my veins demands no less. SO, the bottom line is that I highly recommend fin, but on the caveat that you may have to do some de-scaling yourself. Which is maddening. read more

Such a clean, beautiful store. It's apparent that much thought goes into product selection. The take home suppers are such a great idea, convenient and delicious. read more

Looked for a place that had lobster roll. You can get fish here to go or eat in at one of the tables. It's a long ways from RED'S EATS in Wiscasset (my favorite lobster roll), but FIN is good and the best we have. Nice clean place with great New England chowder and a very good lobster roll. read more

I do not know who Laurence is who gave a poor recommendation, but he might want to try again. fin's is the BEST EVER. I have not bought one piece of seafood in a grocery store since they opened. They are knowledgeable; they are doing the right thing by shopping sustainable fish, and they truly care about providing GREAT, FRESH fish. They also support other local folks by providing free range eggs, local beef/pork, and artisan breads. What is not to LOVE about fins? This is my favorite store. read more

After receiving a gift certificate for Christmas, we finally got to Fin to try it out. Their Lobster Roll was a different twist on the traditional Lobster Salad type sandwich and was enjoyed by my wife. I had the Fish and Chips. The fish was done perfectly, the batter light and tasty, and even though they serve regular fresh French Fries, they arrived with a light seasoning that didn't even require ketchup. Excellent Job!! Now on to the appetizers. We shared the Garlicky Shrimp and the Broiled Scallops which both were served with a bed of Spring Mix, and the shrimp also had some wild rice which was great with the extra garlic butter that dripped off the shrimp. I really couldn't stop talking to the staff about how good it was. Although it was a little on the pricey side, we definitely don't mind paying extra for food when it is done like this. Excellent, Excellent Job Fin!!!!!! read more

I have been a customer since seeing them at farmers markets and I have enjoyed the quality of the product I find at fin. The staff at fin is always friendly and helpful. Love Chef Katie and her creative sauces and side dish items. Kristen is always there with a smile when i visit. But my less than stellar review is completely based on my encounters with the owner, she is far less than friendly and often makes me feel like I am not worthy of her time when I ask a question or even just say hello. I spend a lot of my money shopping local and will continue to do so but I have to say it will not be at fin very often. I am not expecting a red carpet but please being friendly and polite is part of being a good business owner especially when you are a small business that needs good word of mouth to survive. I receive the newsletter and read their FB posts and often find that the snarky nature of them is beyond demeaning to the people that read them. But apparently the elitist that writes them thinks she is above her customer base. My recommendation is save yourself the extra money and shop Whole Foods... although a large chain they are much nicer to their customers! read more