There are two great seafood places in Gainesville about a half a mile apart. We have been to both and both are very good. Each has its strengths. Tonight we went to Gainesville Seafood Market. One of the advantages they have is a large parking lot with plenty of room. The food at both places is so close it is hard to call an overall winner. I would agree with someone's post that the clam chowder is a bit thin and could use to be thicker, but they make up for that fact with the sizable amount of Clams. Everything we have tried here was well,prepared and tasted great. Service was fast and efficient. The attitude of the employees was very welcoming and wanted to be sure we had everything we needed. It was a Friday night and close to closing, not much of a crowd, but still over all an enjoyable meal. read more

Pretty good place to grab some fish and chips! We ordered the flounder plate, which comes with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. Everything was pretty decent and it made for a good and simple meal. Would definitely consider coming back when we're craving fish and chips! read more

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Food was yummy and seemed fresh! We got seafood boils. Service was kind. I am Leaving 3 stars because we did see a roach on the floor.. atmosphere needs work. read more

Delicious, fresh seafood with friendly service. The fried pompano and mexican shrimp cocktail are worth the visit alone. read more

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The staff was very friendly and helpful. The Grouper and Snapper tasted great my only minor complaint is that 2 meals for $63 is kinda HIGH other than that everything was great! read more

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Wow, fantastic food - oysters, gumbo, fried whole fish. Fresh, so good. Reasonable prices. I would have eaten here again the next day but they were closed, and I was headed to another city. Must try this place if you love seafood. It's a market with a few tables. Go for the food, not the ambiance. Friendly servers too. read more

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GSM is North Georgia's South of the Border version of NY's iconic Fulton Fish Market. Whole fish laid out on ice. Don't get too excited though. Communication can be difficult if you have questions about the fish as english is not their first language. I went late on a Friday afternoon & just don't. Traffic is horrible by 1MM to the nth power. And that late in the day reduced the inventory. Go early & you'll snag a whole Branzino. Maybe a yellow tail snapper or fresh grouper. Later & you'll have river Pompano, Dorado, Corvina & other exotics left to fight over. For a busy fish market it was kept clean & did not smell. They had homemade quarts of chowders & gumbo too but $$$. Giving it 4 stars as prices on the exotics were cheap & they'll clean 'em for you free. read more

Folks don't sleep on this gem! Excellent fish, perfectly fried. These are nice people too you can tell they care about the product and customer. Place is in the making but don't let that stop you. Will definitely come back! read more

Gainesville Seafood Market & Eatery - Shrimp sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Gainesville Seafood Market never disappoints. The seafood is always super fresh and perfectly seasoned. Even though they were busy on a Friday night, our food came to us in a very timely manner. I highly recommend this place to get wonderful seafood, even if it's a bit of a drive. You will not be disappointed. read more

Easy to find. Get fish or shrimp to go and they out on ice. You can eat in there too.... We are attempting a low country boil :) good service . No wait. Took credit cards :) read more

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Don't miss - sublime seafood! From the outside it seems like any seafood market but tucked away in the back is the counter to order and a few tables. They were handing out small taster cups of NE clam chowder and lobster bisque - very good and not your typical thick soups. The enticement worked and we ordered a bowl of lobster bisque which had nice chunks of lobster. The mussels in garlic butter was so good that it had all of us fighting for the mussels and the bread to dip it in! Large tasty shucked oysters which included several fresh lemon slices, cocktail sauce and horseradish sauce. The medium sized scallops and large portion of grilled salmon were perfectly cooked. Solid grouper tacos. The large portion of fried flounder was bland but that might be more the flounder's fault - and at our request they switched out the French fries for red potatoes. Hush puppies were very good if you're into them. A few weeks later we returned and placed an order to go. We loved the mussels in garlic butter and scallops so much we ordered it again. This time we ordered a bowl of NE clam chowder and grilled grouper. We again were very full and happy. read more

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Great service actually the staff is super friendly and helpful. Wish the side portions were a little bigger but overall very nice. read more

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Great seafood choice in Gainesville. You have to work to find it but you won't be disappointed for a great lunch. I also pick up a quart Of whatever soup For dinner. All of them are spectacular. read more

Very nice staff. Ordered takeout and food was fresh and delicious- very well seasoned. Placed smelled so FRESH that I couldn't wait to eat. Our group had the flounder, scallops and whiting plates. Free soup samples were delicious. read more

It sounded like a great idea to have dinner at Gainesville Seafood Market. On our way there we got stuck by a train. The red lights were flashing so many of the trucks and cars that are local citizens knew to make a U-Turn. We waited...but then decided to follow the cars turning around and then got to drive for miles seeing the airport up close. We did a lot of driving and finally parked in front of the Seafood Market. Glad that we were the only customer and we were offered a taste of gumbo or clam Chowder. The gumbo sealed the deal for me, that and the Grouper fish tacos. Two nice 5" tortillas heaping with fried battered grouper fish chunks made a perfect presentation. Benavides helped with our other selections and the Lovely missus has white Clam Chowder with a side containing two pieces of sweet corn and the side of Cole Slaw she had was a good starter. Unfortunately the one unknown and thus not partaking in our seafood feast was wether vegan options were available. The answer was a subtle yes, but maybe not now... The Gainesville Seafood Gumbo was definitely a winner with chunks of shrimp and fish and sausage. We had a big bowl of it as well as the Grilled Grouper plate and paying extra for Fried Pickles and Onion Rings. The grouper fish was grilled and was a nice fish...but son was wanting to see a bigger amount for the price point. During the food preparation we wandered the aisles of the market and checked out live Maine lobsters and fresh oysters and clams and several kinds of raw cut up fish on ice display cases. Gainesville Seafood Market was actually a fun drive to get to as well as tasting and liking the seafood we chose to have. We vowed to return to this charmingly decorated seafood place. read more

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We returned to the market today to find it well stocked and welcoming! The fried oysters were the best they have ever been, the shrimp boil was Cajun buttery heaven, and the grilled shrimp were perfection. So happy we returned! read more

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Excellent crew with fresh, delicious/tasty food. Their fish plates are excellent and their Mahi Mahi tacos are Good space inside with their tables and their crew will get you drink refills with a simple ask. They'll grab your cup and refill it for you if they see you with an empty cup. Every food item I've had here is excellent. Can't say enough good things about every item they serve. https://youtube.com/shorts/-6CfX69ctVE?si=eextjtuYwXY_VgkH read more

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Very clean fish market and restaurant. I tried the fish tacos and was glad that was my choice. Excellent food.

Haven't been here in nine months because it's like 30 minutes away and unfortunately I doubt I'll be back. The food was still good but they've made some changes that i did not like. They have gotten rid of a couple of offerings. I wanted a grilled tilapia platter which they said they didn't offer any longer. Makes no sense because you can get a mahi mahi platter as well as a couple of other fish choices. Why you can't just substitute tilapia without having to order it all special is just dumb. It's not like tilapia is more expensive. Looking at the menu online in a couple of different places and I saw they had green beans as a side but was told they don't have them. I still liked the coleslaw and got corn on the cob which of course is a separate up charge. The online menus I looked at stated that they still come with French fries but that wasn't the case also. Was told they do white rice, why I got corn instead. Also she asked me about hush puppies and I asked doesn't the platter come with them. She said only two which is what I remembered. My meal didn't come with any and when I asked about them some other woman came and said that because it wasnt included since I had to do the order in a "special" way. Again, they seem hell bent on nickel and dimeing the customers. The lady even admitted that she didn't know why "he" changed so much stuff. I assume "he" is the owner. I don't mind up charges if they make some sort of sense. I can't justify driving out of my way to do business with a restaurant which clearly goes out of its way to alienate customers. Plus the whole interior has been gutted with a large empty area. That's fine I guess except that it's no longer as intimate. It's a shame because aside from Red Lobster and Coastal Breeze which are both ok but too expensive in my opinion, there isn't a good seafood place around. At least not one I've been to. read more

Beautiful food. All I can say is this is a beautiful food. It was excellent and completely down to earth. Yeah its all deep fried, but that's where it counts. Its a southern food, and it was beautiful. read more

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Great service, fresh, well made food at affordable prices. We have been going here for years. Always great! Highly recommended! read more

Gumbo, chowder, fish and chips were great. Coleslaw was very fresh and excellent. Restaurant was very clean. Service was good. We world recommend this to everyone! Yum! read more

This place is a treasure. The staff is friendly and offers you a sample of the gumbo. ( delish ). The food is made fresh and so full of flavor. The selection of seafood is amazing. Check it out you won't be sorry. read more

If yall are in Gainesville area off Atlanta hwy . The Gainesville fish market is an awesome place to eat. The service is awesome and the place is vibrant and great atmosphere read more

What a b pleasant and terrific experience. I read the reviews. I grabbed the keys and I drove 40 minutes. Yes, the fat man goes the distance for good food. Seafood seems to be the ultimate hit or miss meal. I almost always go alone the first time. Approaching the building will not impress. No worries. Entry will not impress. But be ready for a big hello from the staff. It helps orientate new comers. You find yourself turning toward the voice and start the impressive walk past fresh fish. Ordering was a challenge for me as there are so many things I want to try. I went for the New England Clam Chowder and the Mussels. I wanted to test the basics. Next visit I'll get more adventurous. Clam Chowder flavor was spot on. My only concern is that it was a bit too salty and the consistency was a bit thinner than which I'm accustomed to enjoy. Let's go back to flavor... it was delicious. Mussels... wow... fresh, tasty, lots of bread to soak up the broth. Nothing was missing here. Fat man will return. Not click on the directions and get your butt over here. It's worth the drive! read more

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Excellent quality fresh seafood and friendly helpful staff. Reasonably priced and worth it!!

Food fresh and delicious. The staff works very hard to provide an Excellent meal and excellent service.

This restaurant is plain to see on the outside BUT DELIVERS BIG ON FRESHNESS & FLAVOR inside (where it counts). The employees are very polite, accommodating, and sweet and pie. The cashier was even nice enough to help me pack my condiments... I look forward to returning! read more

Gainesville seafood market is a good place not exceptional I'd say the quality overall is good. I feel as a fair value but I'm not just jumping in the boat to get back. Mediocracy sometimes is not my thing. The server wanted to spend way too much time talking to me and I really don't go to a restaurant to talk to the server I'm going there to visit with whoever I'm with and enjoy the food. My belief is I can have a good meal and great service I love it. I can have a good meal and poor service and hate it. read more

Excellent choice of seafood that will be prepared fresh and served at your table. Friendly and helpful staff. Can't wait to go back next time we are in Gainesville. read more

Ate there for lunch today and had the fish tacos with flounder. Very good! Will definitely try this place again next time I am in town. The only issue was hearing the lady at the register and getting her to understand me. I never managed to get the side order that I wanted. read more

I had a fried red snapper. It was amazing. The boil and ceviche are delicious. Can't wait to go back

Leaving this place now and couldn't wait to write a review. This place has everything. Fresh live seafood to take home, some of the nicest waitstaff in the area and incredible food. I had the spicy shrimp boil for 1 that came with 24 shrimp and a ton of sausage and potatoes. The flavor was out of this world and if you love spice, this will light you up in the best way. By far the best shrimp boil I've ever had. My mom, a shrimp connoisseur, said she's never had shrimp so flavorful than her popcorn shrimp was here. And they give you a ton of them along with a fantastic remoulade and homemade cocktail sauce. My dad got the fried shrimp and flounder combo and raved about his as well. If you're in the area, please stop in and pay this place a visit. The staff couldn't be friendlier and will make you feel right at home. read more

First Visit, very friendly staff we were welcomed right away. And they asked if we had any questions, gave plenty of time to order plus gave us a sample of the Gumbo....I was sold. The place was clean bright and full of good looking seafood. The gumbo is delicious and with a side of rice a full meal. I plan to stop after work and pick up some oysters... Yea! Great looking menu and I saw many plates of beautiful food. I'll have the scallops next visit with the chowder.. Wish me luck! read more

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The great reviews led me here and boy did it meet my expectations!!! Choosing what to order was so hard because they have such good menu options! From grilled to fried, to soups and sandwiches. If you are seafood lover, they have it all! Along with cooked food, they also sell fresh seafood and seasonings for cooking at home! After about 10 minutes of staring at the menu I went with the shrimp tacos and a bowl of their seafood gumbo. The tacos were a 10/10!! Really. The veggie, shrimp, lemon, and sauce combo was so good! And surprisingly, they are not skimpy tacos. They were a good size to where I don't have room for my gumbo. The gumbo was good, but not as good as the tacos. I will be back because I must try their scallops and ceviche tostadas! I saw people order them and it looked so good!! read more

Gainesville Seafood Market & Eatery - Fried shrimp tacos. - Seafood Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

My friend and I had just finished a 6 mile hike and had built up an appetite. A quick check of Yelp brought us to this restaurant for lunch. Thankfully their dining area is very spread out so it was very easy to have a social distance lunch there. The menu is very large so it took us a few minutes to make our selections. You order at the counter and then take a seat. I decided to order the grilled scallops plate (14.95) with hushpuppies, cole slaw and I substituted a side salad instead of french fries (50 cents upcharge) with an unsweetened ice tea. My friend ordered a mahi mahi poboy (it came fried but the girl behind the counter mentioned that it could be served grilled instead) with french fries and a small Coke. Our food was delivered to our table in a short amount of time and looked fantastic. One taste of my scallops and I was in heaven. They were cooked perfectly (usually I have to find this quality of scallops in a coastal town restaurant). The side salad was superb so I was so happy I did the substitution. I loved the addition of shredded beets on a side salad. I was bit disappointed with the cole slaw only because it lacked flavor... I really think it needed some pepper. I did like that there was not an overbearing sauce/mayo all through it. My friend enjoyed her fried mahi mahi poboy and french fries. We both decided this restaurant was a good choice and if we found ourselves in the area again we would eat here again. Don't let the surrounding area full of auto places and many kinds of small businesses deter you from trying this restaurant. It is kept very clean on the inside and the quality of the seafood is very good. They also have a market that they sell seafood you can purchase and bring home to cook yourself. They also have a coffee corner (but it was not open) and it appears the bakery items are no longer offered. I am sure these items will be back when life gets back to normal again. read more

Gainesville Seafood Market & Eatery - Mahi mahi poboy with french fries. - Seafood Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Excellent service, amazing food, great dine-in layout and VERY CLEAN. Service was fast; we barely got to our seats and our soup was delivered to the table. Great food presentation, abundant amount of food and reasonably priced...The soup crackers were even good. They overheard us talking about it being my husband's birthday and surprised us with cake, not just any cake, but tres leche cake...JUST EXCEPTIONAL! Highly recommend! read more

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Great food, don't let the modest atmosphere deter you! The food and service are great

Great selection of fish and seafood. Love their oysters and salmon! Their fresh produce is amazing too! Worth the drive from Cumming to shop here. read more

I had the fisherman fried plate along with mussels and it was wonderful! Also a great selection of fresh seafood! I recommend stopping by