It's been a minute since I had food from fish lads and it is just as good still as a I remember! They have great options at what I feel is good pricing for seafood. They have some seating right at their counter but most people probably take their food and head elsewhere to eat. The guy taking our order at the cash register seemed pretty grumpy to be there but it was the end of the day and he was probably ready to get out of there so honestly I get it haha. Oyster poboy was really good and I would like to try more of their fried seafood sandwiches in the future. Still on my list to try the cioppino someday as well. read more

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The fish and chips were excellent. The Alaskan halibut was fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked with a crispy, golden batter. The fries were soooo good and there were tons of them. Next time, I am definitely going to splurge on the Lobster Roll. This meal was so good and worth every penny. Service was quick and friendly. Another reason to come to the Downtown Market. read more

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If you're anywhere near Fish Lads, do yourself a favor and order the lobster roll--it's phenomenal. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly put together every time. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the staff. They're just as impressive as the food--friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help with recommendations. You can tell they genuinely care about the experience. This is a spot I keep coming back to! read more

Clam chowder, fish and chips (cod), and lobster roll were all excellent. Person taking our order was dour, rather rude and dismissive which ruined what would have been a great experience. Why have someone in the service industry who obviously hates their job? read more

Well I may have to go to Grand Rapids more often just for Fish Lads! The quality of the seafood is spectacular. Every item was cooked with intention. I tested out a few of the oysters, freshly shucked. The staff gave me great advice on which to choose. I loved how the staff was willing to voice their opinion on menu items and guided me to selections that matched my tastes. They were so knowledgeable. I knew I couldn't go wrong with a special, and it was perfect. Even the peppers were not your standard pickled jalapeno. The fish was hot, flaky, and perfectly cooked. Even the French fries were perfection. Beautiful! I was lucky and the weather made the market very slow, so I sat at the bar. I recommend it if you are able to get a seat. read more

Fish Lads - Oyster bar and menu - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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These guys were incredible, and what a selection. Having everything from crawfish to live oysters, it really felt like care and time was put into locating and sourcing all this beautiful meat. I tried the clam chowder and it was to die for, also I couldn't help. It trying some of their cured salmon and it was just a melt in your mouth flavor explosion. Between the amazing food and wonderful staff, I couldn't recommend more people giving this place a try because without a doubt I will be stopping back in the future. read more

Fish Lads is a popular spot to get seafood in the area. Located in the Downtown Market, they have limited counter seating but you can take your food to go and/or sit upstairs. Nate and I were able to grab a seat at the counter on our most recent visit. We were craving a lobster roll and I was excited to see eight different options for fish and chips, including my favorite - whitefish. The lobster roll is $34, but it was packed with lobster and super delicious. The buttery roll held up well to the lobster and it was fresh and tasty. It's not something I can eat or order that often, but it was a decadent treat. The whitefish was excellent - perfectly flaky whitefish with a beer batter that wasn't too thick. Whitefish is a pretty delicate fish, so it kind of fell apart a bit, but the texture and freshness was great. I love oysters and Fish Lads is a great spot for them - they're a bit pricey but you can also buy them unshucked, which is great for us as we recently learned how to shuck oysters. The menu is nicely varied and changes seasonally or based on what's available. They have clam chowder and cioppino, steamed seafood, sandwiches, and entree plates. Prices range from $16 for a sandwich to $29 and up for entrees. Steamed seafood is listed as market price, so be sure to ask before ordering to avoid some sticker shock! read more

Fish Lads - Lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Wonderful fish, beautiful display, friendly staff - very eager to help and answer all questions. Will definitely return.

Overall tasty meal. The fish wasn't dry, had really good flavor and the roll it was on wasn't dry & held together nicely. I do think it had too much of the mayo-sauce (almost to the point that it overpowered the flavor of the rub used on the fish). The fries were extra crispy (a little too long in the fryer), but they give you a TON of them. Also, be prepped to wait for your order. You're paying for the quality of the fish, (wasn't a big piece of fish but it was a nice thick piece) - this meal was $16 w/o tax. read more

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The whitefish fish& chips are excellent! We were hoping for broiled or grilled filet of whitefish, but this is not that type of fine dining restaurant. But no worries! The chunks of fried whitefish were meaty and succulent. Yum! (They have five different fish choices for fish & chips meals.) My husband got fish tacos - not sure what type of fish. The menu said "seasonal" but we forgot to ask. You can order at their counter then go over to Aperetivo and sit at their tables if you want wine or beer with your meal. read more

Fish Lads - Fish tacos - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I came here once before for the lobster roll and even though I loved it, I knew I'd have to come back and order it with an extra side of aioli since they give you so much lobster. That was the right choice. This time I picked out half of the lobster so I could fit the fill in my mouth. I did smear some extra aioli on and that made it a little less dry. The rest of the lobster I ate dipped I. The aioli and it was like a bonus meal. The fries were just okay. The clam chowder was a little disappointing because the celery and potatoes were very undercooked for what I'd expect in a creamy soup. Overall a good meal because, I mean, extra lobster. For those two items I paid just over $50, so I would skip the chowder next time. read more

Fish Lads - Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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So....ran reviews and chose Fish Lads for the positive reviews and photos of the fish and chips. Thought it was worth spending the extra dollars for what I was seeing and reading. Didn't quite work out how I had hoped for. The fish we received was quite delicious indeed, but the portions were pitiful. One of my pieces had less than one bite of cod...all batter. The fish may have fallen out, I don't know. Close to 40.00 for very little cod and a whole lot of french fries. Sorry, won't be doing that again. read more

Tried the clam chowder, just ok. Fried Cod and chips were good. We found a table to ear out in the winery establishment next to Fish Lads, and enjoyed a glass of wine. read more

I really enjoyed this fish counter. Its in a big market with vendors, so its a counter meets restaurant. Order at the register from the chalkboard menu, and they call you when its ready,so stay close by. The prices are great for what you get, the fish and seafood is fresh and deliciously prepared. I have eaten there twice, and twice I didnt particularly care for the french fries that came with the fish. The fish market portion is also higher price but higher quality than a common market. The ceviche always looks amazing and i always forgot to try it. read more

Probably the best and reasonably priced fish market I have been to in the Midwest in recent memory. The salad is a must get, the Chilean seabass was sooooo flaky and fresh! One of the best fish salad I had! Make sure you don't also keep digging your fork into someone's fish and chip as well, and ended up eating like 2 lunches :p read more

Fish Lads - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Wanted a nice birthday dinner. Saw a ranking in Revue magazine, but upon arriving, it was not at all what I expected. Mostly a fish market, with only a limited seating area. Food was good, but a bit pricey for the environment and service. Not sorry to have gone, but not what we expected. read more

Nice selection and would recommend the shrimp (and I'm not a big fan of shrimp). Prices are a little high but the quality is amazing.

The fish and chips... yum..crispy, golden batter encasing tender, flaky fish that was simply divine. The side of tartar sauce added a perfect tang. read more

Fish Lads - Perch Fish and chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Man oh man. I was so hyped to revisit the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, especially hearing about Fish Lads and the delicious sounding options they offered. Sadly, they couldn't even get fish and chips right. Shaking my damn head. Fish tacos? Fuhgetaboutit. Sucked. Fish tacos were inundated with slaw and beans, which took away from the limited flavor of the small amount of fish each taco held. The fried tortilla chips were probably the stalest chips I've ever had from an actual restaurant. So yea. $15 down the drain. And now the piece de resistance; the overpriced and deeeeply fried fish and chips. My word. We tried both cod and perch. Both fried into oblivion, far from the golden brown they were suppose to be. Fries were pretty good tho. I don't like dogging places but c'mon. Sadly it was Fathers Day weekend and my dad wanted fish and chips. I'm not mad, Fish Lads, I'm just disappointed. read more

Fish Lads - Fish tacos (skip), fish and chips (skip) - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Great location for fresh seafood, sourced from locals and from around the country. I had the Cioppiino soup (shrimp, scallop,,fin fish and squid) which was good, but beware it does contain cilantro. My guest had the Clam Chowder (New England Style, cream based and apple wood smoked bacon), which was outstanding. If you like seafood this is your place. read more

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Yes yes yes and YES! That lobster roll is EVERYTHING that people talk about. One thing I will say, is that this place is located in like a public market type of area. Thus, you will have to pay for parking after 30min. But the overall ambiance was super casual and almost hipster like. Totally for itThis was perfect as it took the less than 30min for my food to be ready. There was a COPIOUS amount of lobster and heaping amounts of fries. The bread was super soft but held up really well with the meat. I definitely got my money's worth. 100% check this out if youre in GR! read more

The place is in a cute market area. The staff is friendly. My only problem was the price- 34 dollars for a lobster roll is a lot. They do give you a lot of lobster to be fair, but it just was lacking sauce/flavor- just not worth the amount I guess. The shrimp po boy is the way to go- decent price and better tasting. read more

Great fresh food! Would definitely recommend this place! It can be found inside a great market area with a few places to eat at. If you are craving seafood this is a great place to choose. I got the fish and chips and my partner got the crab legs. There is indoor and outdoor seating which I wish there was more seating all around because it can be difficult to find a place to sit when it is busy and it seems busy often! Staff was friendly too and happy to help, orders were coming out quick too! read more

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Great selection of fresh fish and seafood. However, the worker today grabbed my fish out of the cabinets with his bare hands. Unsure if he washed his hands before taking my credit card when I paid as well. Kind of raised a huge red flag for me. read more

Great food! Great service! I had never been to the downtown market. I took my son and was pleasantly surprised. Fish Lads is top notch when it comes to seafood. The lobster roll was delicious. The coconut shrimp was perfectly cooked. We def. will be back. read more

Fish Lads - Lobster roll, 1/2lb coconut shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Went for lunch yesterday. The clam chowder was really thick and mostly potatoes. Not even a faint taste of clams, it was just cream of potato soup. Also had the halibut fish and chips. Fries we good but the halibut had no flavor and no real breading. Looked like a light flour dusting before frying. Couldn't put enough salt or tartar sauce to make it takes like anything, very bland. Would not come back. read more

My family loves fish.  I grew up surrounded by fishermen and hunters so I never pass up to try new ways to prepare food.  My dad was able to come in and taste the salmon jerky.  He fell in love after one bite.  Unfortunately the price stalled him a bit- $38 a pound?!  I get it but a bit out of our price range to grt regularly.  Luckily my brother is the best brother in the world because he bought my dad a pound for fathers day.  I tried some and my dad was right.  Maybe I'll have to buy him more and see if they'll sell it by the half pound because my dad admitted it was a lot to try to eat and since he wasn't sure if/when it would go bad he didnt want any to go to waste. I am hoping to come in to the store soon to try a meal and maybe buy some jerky myself.  Fish Lads, while pricey, is an interesting place and worth at least checking it out even if the jerky is a bit out of your price range.  I will continue to support the interesting places of Michigan. read more

Fish Lads - My dad shared some of his salmon jerky with me. It was delicious. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

If you like seafood and are in Downtown Market, you MUST check this place out. All of the fish in the display case is so fresh and beautiful, and they sell a bunch of sauces and spices to compliment it if you want to cook at home. If you want to eat on site, they make exceptional fish-based meals that are prepped as they are ordered. I got the soft-shell crab po' boy and it was incredible. The bread is made at the bakery next door, and it shows. The sauces and other ingredients are all super fresh as well. If fish sounds good, I highly recommend these guys! read more

Fish Lads - Crab po boy. Fresh bread, quality fish, and LOTS of fries - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Food: The lobster roll was really nice and not fishy at all. But be careful when you are eating as you can find bones that aren't so visible. It comes with fries so one order is enough for one person's full meal or two people's small filler. Location: located at downtown market and the place itself doesn't provide nice dinning areas. Nice tip is to buy the food and either eat outside (when it's not so hot) or go to the restaurant next to it and order drinks to eat with the food then you will have a nice sitting, food, and drink!! read more

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Lobster roll heaven!!!! I gave fish Lads a five star but I only ordered one thing ... the lobster roll! ... and it was so good that I had to write this review. I have had lobster rolls from Maine to Virginia and all points in between yet this one in Grand Rapids Michigan ranks in the top three I've ever had. it was a toasted bun Holding a shredded lobster tail. It was so much lobster that I could barely eat the fries. Next time I'm gonna take my wife on a date there and we're just gonna split the lobster roll and fries ...it was well worth the price and probably one of the best lobster rolls I've ever had! read more

I've seen Fishlads several times while walking through the Downtown Market and have never stopped in. They have lots of beautiful fresh seafood to take home (some prepared like fish or crab cakes, and some not prepared, like cuts of salmon), and a solid sized menu of seafood sandwiches and fried fish if you want to eat there. I ordered the perch and chips, but the guy behind the counter talked me into upgrading to the halibut for $2... which was probably a good call. Definitely solid quality, and the seasoned fries served with it were delicious. The boyfriend ordered a BBQ pulled salmon burger that was on special and he devoured it in between MMMMMmmm's. We were both really happy with our meals. I love the atmosphere of the DM, so I liked grabbing one of the few metal tables and people-watching as we ate. They also have a few stools at their counter, but they were taken when we showed up. I'd like to take home some of the items in their fish market next time! read more

Fish Lads - Halibut & Chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ok now listen. I've had my fair share of seafood, being from the Gulf and all. But this was absolutely one of the best lobster rolls I've had: fresh, tender - and on a buttery bun. Everyone else in our family thoroughly enjoyed their cod fish n chips - the "chips" were crispy and delicious. Fish Lads is a beloved spot in the downtown market here in GR. Always a hit! read more

Fish Lads - Lobster roll with fries. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Located in the Marketplace. We love to come here because the variety meets all our needs. There is seating at a bar type area at the restaurant or you can go upstairs where there are tables if that fits your needs. read more

Fish Lads - Lobster Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Just in town for a few days and was looking for a fish market, along with something for lunch. This place was amazing! I order a pound of their sushi grade salmon and a the lobster roll. Being someone who grew up with east coast seafood, this place was perfect. I would highly recommend if you are looking for good quality fish! Everything was incredible! read more

Fish Lads - Lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Lobstah rolls are , you can't go wrong with any of the fresh fish selection. Yes the prices are a little high, but seafood is one area you definitely get what you pay for. If cheap seafood is what you want, go to Red Lobster. If fresh, delicious seafood is on your list, stop at Fish Lads. read more

What a gem! Such a huge selection of fresh seafood done right! Boyfriend really enjoyed his gumbo. I enjoyed the steamed shrimp served with both butter and cocktail sauce for dipping. I will say that I would have enjoyed a wedge or two of lemon served along with it to brighten it up a bit, but still very delicious. The spicy shrimp ceviche was yummy too but not spicy at all. Would have loved to see some jalapeño, or better yet, some serranos in there to give it a kick. The chips, that you have to buy separately but for a very cheap price (I think $2 something), were some of the best I have ever had. All in all, a great meal! If we are ever back in the area, this will be a must have stop! read more

Fish Lads - Shrimp gumbo, spicy shrimp ceviche with chips, and steamed shrimp. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Two years later and Fish Lads is still slinging some of the best seafood in Michigan. Maybe the Midwest? It's a bold but likely accurate statement. I mean, just look at those incredible fish filets I posted photos of. Doesn't that make you want to buy em up and fry em up at home? If you're like me and live a few hours away and can't quite bring home all all the delicious fish you would like, they still have an amazing dine in menu to enjoy. On my most recent visit I splurged in the lobster roll. It was loaded, I mean absolutely LOADED with huge, fresh chunks of lobster. Probably the most stacked lobster roll I've ever had the pleasure of having. The lobster is the star here, but much fussy dressing or heavy mayo weighing it down. Of course there's a light spread of it on the toasted, buttery Field & Fire roll, so you get a bit of that creaminess, but I doesn't overwhelm the sandwich. It's truly the most perfect lobster roll I've ever had. Oh, and the fries are hella delicious, too! read more

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I had a great experience at Fish Lads. I sat at the counter and was immediately welcomed by one of the employees. I knew what I wanted pretty quickly, so I ordered right away. I had the cod fish and chips which, at only $14, is a fantastic deal. This is gourmet restaurant quality in a fun, busy market. My fish and chips was ready in less than 10 minutes. The fish is beer battered and comes with delicious French fries. Coming from the east coast, I figured I might be taking a gamble with the freshness and quality of the fish, but my fears were quickly assuaged. I will definitely stop here on my next trip to Grand Rapids! read more

i've eaten here twice and it hasn't disappointed me! i eat in so that my food is fresh. both meals i got were so tasty, can't wait to try more things :) read more

Fish Lads - shrimp po boy - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Great selection of fish and seafood. Take home or order from the menu for eat in. There are some great options on the menu to sample the freshness of the items offered. High quality. read more

Fish Lads - Seafood Markets Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan