Long time Salem residents know that the best place to get fresh seafood is at Fitts Seafoods on 12th Street. Now there is another reason to swing by. On Friday's & Saturday's from Noon to closing, Fitts Seafoods does Fry Day's. They do Fish & Chips the right way and in my opinion, this is the best place to get Fish & Chips in all of Salem. They will deep fry Cod, Salmon, Halibut, Clams, Shrimp, Oysters or almost anything in their display. They also have tasty Clam Chowder that my wife just raves about. Service was attentive and their shop ambiance was clean and organized. Don't forget to take home a jar of their in-house made Tartar Sauce. read more

Fitts Seafoods - Fish & Chips (Cod). Limited Run - Friday and Saturday 12pm to 6pm. Call store or see social media for availability. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Fitts had been part of my life since my childhood and I often wondered why they didn't have a chip stand off of the seafood market. I saw something show up on my feed that Fitts is now serving fish and chips on Fridays and Saturdays. Always looking for good fish and chips we decided to give it a try. They have both cod and halibut (I went with the 2 piece cod) along with fried clams and a few other items on their menu. The fish was excellent! (Up until now it was five star) As this is primarily a fish market, once you have your food, there is no place to eat it. They might have it planned, but it would be nice if they even had a few bistro tables where you could eat. We tried to sit in our car but ultimately ended up driving home to eat. For me the batter was a little salty and the chips weren't anything special, but as I said before, the fish itself was excellent. read more

WOW! I am so impressed! Everything tasted incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked, nothing was overdone. It also wasn't greasy or overly oily, which I really appreciated. I ordered the cod, clams, and shrimp, and they were all very flavorful and cooked just right. I recently moved to Salem and this is such a great fish market to have nearby. For someone who doesn't eat meat on Fridays, this feels like such a nice treat. read more

Fitts Seafoods - Seafood Markets Near Me - Salem, Oregon

New to Salem so thought would try cod fish and chips w/ chowder at Fitts. We were disappointed maybe just an off day. Fish breading was super salty and chowder was runny with slight sour twinge. read more

The clam chowder was sour tasting. bacon appeared just thrown in, raw looking. The soup needed more flavor. Ordered the cod and chips. The cod batter was very salty! So disappointed. read more

Great service, fresh seafood and they take special orders. Pricey and I'd love to see a larger selection, but I'll be back again and again.

Once again Fitts came through for us! I advance-ordered one of their dry-aged prime rib (7 lbs) for our Christmas Dinner. I was a giant pain I know as i kept changing the date of pick-up and bone in or out or bone cut out and tied to the meat..eeek! But they were wonderful and patient with me each time I called. I sprinkled my magic dust and bought a special thermometer and sweated over each step on christmas Day until the moment I pulled it out of the oven at 120 degrees to rest to medium rare declared to our family gathering "It's freaking awesome!" And, it sliced like butter...and the rest is history! Thanks to all the staff and owner Mike at Fitts. Now, if Mike can get us some fresh conch for our next food adventure - I'll be in Cook's Heaven! read more

Fitts Seafoods - Seafood Markets Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I love Fitts Seafoods. I can rely on them to carry the freshest and best fish available. They always have a great selection, and they are very friendly and helpful. They smoke fish, and their smoked salmon is delicious. I prefer not to eat frozen or farmed fish, and at Fitts', I always know what I'm getting. We are so lucky to have them here in Salem. read more

The first thing I look for when at a seafood market is how clean it is. Nothing is worse than not being able to trust the freshness of the product! But, as I walked in, I was incredibly impressed by how clean the place looked. The displays the seafood is held in were nice and tidy, the seafood itself looked fresh, the kitchen looked extremely sanitary, and the entire place looked very well maintained. The staff are knowledgeable and hospitable with lots of helpful tips. I called them before heading to the shop and they answered every question I had, plus gave me extra options based on the dish I was planning to make. I loved that! When I got into the store, the person helping me was very enthusiastic and looked happy to assist me. In the end, I went with the $29.99/lbs Ahi Tuna. It tasted incredible and the person I shared the dish with, who is from Hawaii, commented on how surprised she was on how fresh the fish tasted! It was a great experience. This place is amazing! read more

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First, they don't cook fish here so don't let the pictures fool you. Second, great place to get excellent seafood to take home and cook yourself. They also have smoked meats and cheese and much more. And, excellent service and tips on how to prepare your seafood. read more

Selection of fish was what I needed. Will buy from again. Hopefully I'll find some octopus next time

Always the freshest of fresh! This is definitely not the cheapest place to purchase fresh or fresh/frozen seafood in Salem, but this is most definitely the absolute best place. Just yesterday I purchased some fresh Pacific Seafood herring in wine sauce there--I've also purchased it in the jar at another grocer in town. Here's the difference: while the jarred refrigerated Pacific Seafood herring at Salem's top grocer is always very good, the Fitts herring (which Fitts buys in bulk before it even gets jarred) is so fresh it still tastes like the ocean. Not a "fishy" flavor. An ocean flavor. Their fresh oysters from various PNW bays are always great as well. And they ALWAYS still taste like the ocean. So if you want the freshest of fresh seafood (and are willing to pay a bit more for it), this is most definitely the place to go! read more

Exceptional service and seafood! First time customer here and I'll be ordering again soon!!! Thank you read more

This place is a complete rip off and worse. Rip off: overpriced garbage for folks who think the more they spend the better quality they are receiving. I have had more substantial meals for 25¢ in Mexico. Example: less potatoes as filler. Worse: I bought clam chowder and received salmon chowder. Easy mistake, however upon exchange attempt I was told it is all clams. My returned item was tossed, without inspection, money refunded! Money refunded is good. I would have been happy with a less potato filled clam chowder, but... No. Instead, I was told I couldn't tell salmon from clam and threatened, yes threatened with physical violence. See for yourselves. I put in a police report. Scary! read more

Came in to pick up some very fresh Black Cod. Took it home and grilled it. The cod was incredible! Each flake was buttery soft, just melted in my mouth. It was caught same day and filleted. Fitts is a great place for all types of fresh seafood. I posted pictures of it after I cooked it. read more

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Fitt's is like that ultra reliable friend who you can always count on. Super fresh seafoods, great staff and something you don't find everywhere, immaculately clean. Everything I look for in a fishmonger! read more

I've known this business since the 1950's with my mother. They have a great selection of fish and seafood; and it truly is the finest quality with fast friendly service. This has not changed in 50 years! Thanks to them. read more

Fantastic customer service. Ny husband was unhappy with our purchase and they very graciously did a exchange for us. Nice people, great product. read more

Fabulous locally owned fish market in Salem. Family owned and operated since 1901. Fitts and his wife do a great job running the place, although the balance of their staff is top notch as well. Fish is all clearly marked fresh, frozen, farmed, etc. but questions always seem to be welcome. Prices seem pretty competitive based upon the selection and quality. Nice selection. Staff is always willing to bone and skin any piece of fish. They have a pretty amazing little condiment selection, plus nice wines and beer. Always a crowd, but always full staffed to handle the rush. read more

Fitts Seafoods - Seafood Markets Near Me - Salem, Oregon

We LOVE the stuffed salmon at Fitts. It's our "go to," though they have so many fresh options available. We particularly like the crab-stuffed salmon but they also make a brie and shrimp-stuffed salmon that is equally as tasty! You won't be sorry! Best of all is their customer service...no question too silly and they are so happy to help with any seafood recommendations and cooking suggestions. Thanks, Fitts, for being so amazing!! read more

Friendly service! Great seafood selection , the stuffed salmon fillets are delicious. The lobster salad is great paired with some crackers! Love this place, it never disappoints. read more

Been supporting this local treasure for decades at various locations. Absolutely the highest quality seafood you can find in the valley. Best smoked scallops anywhere! Old fashioned, friendly service and super knowledgeable. They also stock the perfect accoutrements to most seafood dishes. read more

Fresh seafood and other delicious treats. Friendly service, they'll debone and deskin your piece of fish. Take advantage of their recipe wall too. read more

If you want fresh seafood with a smile, this is the place. My personal favorite is the crab leg meat. I heat butter super hot, dump my crab in, and eat with a fork. They have most favorites like tuna, salmon, and halibut. They also carry oysters, clams, and shrimp. When seeking seafood, we always come to Fitts. If you get on their email list, they occasional do packaged meal deals. I purchased one for Vday that included steak and fish for a perfect dinner. Thanks Fitts for bringing fresh seafood to Salem! read more

Went for New Years Eve. Absolutely packed with people waiting to get. Once inside they did everything they could to provide exceptional service. The oysters were amazing, but the service was even better! One asst. taught me how to make fois gras! I live in Portland and will gladly make the drive. read more

I've been buying my fish here for the past few months. Exceptional seafood! The staff is always super friendly and helpful. They'll even give you cooking instructions if needed. Try their delicious aioli options in the cold case. Love this place... read more

Bought cooked crab but wanted love crab instead. Guy who was helping me out offered to just buy what I had chosen first for his dinner so I could buy the live crab instead! read more

They changed the octopus salad to calamari salad. I prefer the octopus, but the calamari salad is good as well. I also got the chance to use their tartar sauce. It is almost as good as mine, the difference is you can get theirs and not mine. read more

This place is a hidden gem - super-fresh, local seafood that is reasonably-priced; charming and helpful guys behind the counter who are happy to answer a million questions about sourcing, preparation, etc.; an impressive selection of artisanal cheeses/truffle oils/meats (including game, free-range local chicken and Olympic Provisions!)/pasta/condiments/local wine; and, apparently, some great chowder (sells out really quickly, so I've never been able to snag some). They also have some tasty frozen salmon burgers, wild fish burgers and crab cakes that are a staple in my freezer. And last time I was in they had boquerones- yum! Also, amazing smoked salmon and smoked oysters. Plus, they are happy to pack up your purchases with a bag of ice for transport. read more

The staff is so nice and they really know what they are talking about. I know I can trust them to serve fresh fish. Pretty much everything Adam T. said already. read more

Smells like fish in there ;) Always fresh seafood, friendly prompt service - they care about the product once it leaves their shop. They will always offer to pack your fish in ice for the trip home to ensure it remains cold and fresh. their pre-prepared selections are quite reasonable. Both the crab and the shrimp stuffed salmon are quick, easy, and taste great. Their crab cakes are good also. The hot-to-go chowders make for a good quick meal along with a $2 shrimp cocktail... read more

Best local place to buy fish. Helpful staff and nice assortment of marinades and sauces sold in store to compliment your fish purchase. Their crab cocktail is fabulous. Love being able to pick up tasty fish and then head next door to Santiam Wine to pick up wine! read more

This is the best place to buy seafood in Salem....period. They have the biggest variety of fresh fish and other unusual meats. The staff is very nice and informative. If you want a local place that has been around for 100 years to buy a great product....go here! read more

This Is the best seafood in Salem and great people working there as well. Friendly people, excellent seafood and fair pricing, hard to beat.

A Salem Gem. Excellent Seafood, Great Staff, Clean. Local!

sorry to say but over the years I have used this place for seafood. when I approached the owner one day and call the head of time is saying there is a major problem with oysters I bought he said bring them back. the oysters were black inside from grit and so forth but they were dead. I did say this s is not good business for you. I did use the S word in explaining that the product was not good. I know the owner for over 20 years and he knows how I do things and I'm really always generally nice. but this was an exception. he buys the seafood from the wholesaler that services Roths. and they're cheaper. read more

Recently purchased Salmon for our event. The fish was pre-ordered, available for pickup on time and professionally prepared as specified. The chef was impressed by the cuts and our guests loved the prepared dish. We will be back. read more

I needed to order seafood platters for my wife's 60th birthday.I had never been to Fitts before. I had a pleasant conversation with the counter person.I was informed that they would be closed for vacation the day I needed the seafood.He then asked for my phone number.He said he would call the next day to see if he could make arraingments for the seafood.The next day he called and had made arraingments for someone to come in and have my order ready.They were ready with the order on time and the seafood was fresh and ready.Thank you for going above and beyond. These folks are great to do business with. Friendly service and wonderful seafood. THANK YOU !!! $ read more