been coming here for years absolutely the best!!! in the business and the customer service is a 1read more

Absolutely love Phil's!! There are a few spots that I could go to get cooked crabs but I'd rather…read morecook my own and to get quality live crabs I usually have to go to places where u can only purchase whole bushels then I discovered Phil's. Great quality crabs, really good prices and the ability to buy only a dozen if I want (not that I ever stop at 1 dozen lol). Also there were times where they were out there during "off season" so I felt like I could basically get them all year round. Would love to gate keep but it's just not fair to do so!!

It's a small place but it's probably not me of the very few markets where you can get fresh fish in…read morePhiladelphia. They have most types of fish and shrimp. They clean the fish for you. It's become our destination for fresh fish in Philadelphia.

Fish is fresh and prices are reasonable! Service was great, wasn't super busy and located in a good…read morearea.

So I was in the South Philly area several months ago and remember that this location was here and…read morehow we used to come here and buy crabs from them. This was my first time actually ordering a platter from them. It's in a busy area so parking is a little hard to do. Pack patients. The lady who answered the phone and took my order was very nice. They were very slow. My order took a very long time. I feel like it was overpriced and they give you these little small potatoes and nothing much. The platter was just OK. I was very disappointed. I was looking forward to a really good seafood platter. I also ordered the cannoli and the shell was stale! The filling was good. So disappointing because I love a good cannoli. Overall, I was disappointed and I'm not sure if I would ever get a platter from them again or any cannolis.

I really love this place. Their food is excellent. You can order to go order for them to cook it…read moreand or you could take some home and cook it yourself for a family meal. The seafood is always so fresh. My favorite is the shrimp basket just the right portion big shrimp, fries, and a couple of coleslaw. Very very good. I recommend this whole heartedly. Keep up the good work.

Stopped by their station at the Passyunk festival and they had one of the most creative bites in…read morethe whole market! I got the tuna version of the poke bowl and it was delicious. Flavorful and fresh!

Wow. As I sit relaxing over coffee on a Saturday morning, I often reflect on the things that make…read moreme genuinely happy about living in Philadelphia. Having spent most of my life here, a few familiar joys always come to mind. Now, I'll admit--shopping for fish wouldn't usually make that list. But Giuseppe's Market inside Samuels & Son has changed that entirely. This place is an absolute standout. The seafood selection is unmatched--ultra-fresh, incredibly diverse, and always beautifully displayed. But even more impressive than the product is the people. The team behind the counter is among the most professional, accommodating, knowledgeable, and all-around kind folks you'll ever encounter in a market. They're the kind of people who take pride in what they do and make you feel genuinely welcome every time you stop by. If you're not already shopping at Giuseppe's, let me just say--you're missing out. It's a hidden gem tucked inside a working seafood distribution hub, and it deserves your appreciation. John, the manager, is a master of hospitality and seems to make instant friends with just about everyone. The rest of the crew? Just as fantastic. Three words: Buy. Fish. Here. You'll be glad you did.

My husband and I probably order from here at least once a month. He almost always orders their…read morelarge cheesesteak and I typically get a seafood platter or pasta dish. They are generous with their portions and the flavors are spot on. My South Hersey native husband swears this is one of the top five steaks in Philly so... ya know it it good!

definition of an extremely underrated hole in the wall. Amazing pasta options that are delicious!!…read moreAnd the prices are great. I've gotten similar dishes from other places that would be about $22 for the add-ons I get here - chicken, crab meat, shrimp - but it'll only be about $16, able to feed 2 and tastes sooo much better.

They have live lobster they will steam for you and crack open and all varieties of seafood. We got…read moreone lobster and it was so tender, they provide a little cup of butter and we also got some huge shrimp tails that were so good. For 4 shrimp tails was about $30 and for the weight of our lobster was about $40 but they can range from $30-$70 depending on how big it is. It's def worth a try when you go to reading terminal.

Everything is so fresh. My only place to buy seafood in Philly. The service is fantasticread more

Great prices on shrimp and crabs very friendly service they also have fresh fish the products are…read moreall ways fresh

Went here and got 10lbs of salmon at 6.95 a lb. (october 2018) minimum order is 10lbs. Tell them…read morewhat you want at the booth. Had the worker the slip of the order and in 5-10 mins they come out with your order. Pretty good quality fish at a much lower cost than the groceries. Perfect for meal prep. Would go back for sure! They open early as hell too

We happened to be here since it's on the other side of the street of Royal AYCE Buffet…read more Prices are slightly more expensive than Chinatown, but their competitive advantage is that they're bigger and carry more selections. Oh! And there's a parking lot. The only thing they didn't have was lotus leaves cause it didn't sell well. It's located inside a non-busy strip food court/ mall.

Fairly big store in a fairly secluded location of Philadelphia. Good parking available and…read moreaccessible by bus. Probably most people would drive here. Has exotic Oreo options similar to the You and Me store in Chinatown. Soy milk seems expensive at $4 a half gallon but haven't been able to compare. I bought the last two of the day unless they had a stockpile in the back.

I've always had a great experience purchasing the super frozen tuna at Fishtown Seafood but my most…read morerecent purchase was quite disappointing. The frozen tuna saku here makes amazing poke, however, they were out at my recent visit so I purchased the frozen tuna steaks. I was informed by the staff member that although the tuna steak could be eaten raw it is not ideal due to the sinew. Since the difference in texture didn't sound like something I would mind too much, I figured I would purchase the steaks and see how it pans out. I could always give it a quick sear if it doesn't work out. I prepared the tuna shortly after it defrosted in the fridge and noticed that the tuna smelled awfully fishy! I did try a small (raw) piece marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil and it was inedible due to the intense fishiness. So I gave the tuna a quick sear after encrusting the steaks with sesame seeds. Again, waay too fishy. I had to put the tuna back in the pan to cook until they were well done and even then there was still a hint of fishiness. I've gotten tuna steaks at other markets before and they were never fishy, let alone be at this intense level. This is so disappointing because I expected better quality from here.

Fishtown Seafood is the only place I buy seafood now in Philadelphia. Their commitment to…read moresustainability and supporting women-owned and local businesses is truly commendable. And, all of the seafood I've bought there has been fresh and absolutely delicious. They just celebrated 1 year of opening this month () and I cannot say enough great things about Fishtown Seafood! --- First introduced to Fishtown Seafood after an oyster shucking course at their Fishtown location, I've become a regular at the Fitler Square location. The fish is a bit on the pricier side due to their commitment towards sustainability and ethical supplier transparency, but the taste is unmatched, so I am always OK to splurge. The staff is always friendly and full of recommendations if you're not sure what seafood you'd need for your dish. I'm a huge fan of their Fish Club monthly seafood boxes. The weekly pickup is some combination of 2-3 seafood items- either being two portions/filets of fish, mussels, clams, oysters, lobster tails, crab, octopus, etc. The pickups are during their store hours, whenever is convenient for your schedule. I splurged on the monthly box instead of going out to eat and it's really great value! I highly recommend it! It let me sample seafoods I'd typically never buy. I can't wait to do the seafood boxes again when they come back. On the shelves, there are sauces for seafood (wasabi, mignonette, yuzu soy sauces, etc.), tools for oyster shucking, and canned seafood (sardines, anchovies, etc.). Their sushi (although on the pricier side as a student) felt fresh and well-portioned. I've yet to try their meal kits, and I'm confident their quality and taste will be just as exceptional as everything else I've had. The oysters are very fresh, but vary in size based on the variety. There is also an oyster shell reclaiming program where they take the shells and use them to help rebuild eroding local beaches! Overall, really great, fresh seafood! I would highly recommend Fishtown Seafood.

I came here for a father's day dinner, and was surprised to find the place was empty. That being…read moresaid, the staff was attentive and were helpful answering questions. We ordered the seafood fried rice (really flavorful and packed full of seafood - a highlight in our meal), the fish sauce chicken wings (must order, they have the consistency of korean friend wings and the fish sauce glaze is so flavorful and really nice tossed with the onions/peppers), clay pot fish (also very delicious, the fish has bones in it so be careful), bun rieu (it didn't come with the shrimp sauce so it seemed bland, I would skip this one). The service was a bit slow, especially since we were the only ones in there, I can't tell if they were pacing the dishes on purpose so we could finish one dish at a time instead of all the dishes coming out at once. The food is definitely worth the trip back.