It's a great place to go when you're hungry and in the mood for some fried seafood. We went there yesterday and ordered one 3 fish, 10 shrimp combo and a 2 fish 6 shrimp combo. My dude ordered fries and the MAC salad as his sides. I just had the fries. His fish of choice was Whiting and mine was Red Snapper. Now the fish and shrimp were cooked immaculately. Nice texture and seasoning. Shrimp were a little on the salty side for my taste but still delicious. The fries were also decent. I liked the cut on them and they tasted fresh. Unfortunately, the Mac salad wasn't up to par. It tasted very tart, like too much vinegar. So that needs improvement. Otherwise, the customer service was friendly and our order was served in a timely manner. So I gave it 4 stars. read more

The Fish was pretty good, I had red snapper. We also purchased catfish. There could have been more seasoning, and the hush puppies were a little dry. read more

Walked in and was greeted by a very nice young lady at the front counter. It's nice to interrupt business where you feel respected as a person. The business is clean and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Matt's Fish Market - Front counter - Seafood Markets Near Me - Compton, California

We ordered dinner from Matt's 08/20/26. No good. We love fried fish. This fish was barely seasoned, almost bland. We were very disappointed. The next day I called and reported this to an Asian man who remembered our call, and said he took the order. He said his name was Damien. He said that as of 6 months ago they've been under new management. I don't know, but my dinner was ruined. I surely hope that they make changes. read more

Ordered fish on 10/25. The fish does not taste the same. It was salty and the pieces were smaller. The shrimp were okay but for some reason I don't like them butterfly. The hush puppies, however, were still amazing. Not sure if they have a new owner but it taste like it. read more

The food was delicious. Fresh fish fried after you buy. We order 50 shrimp and hella shrimp. The service was super quick and fast. They had plenty of parking in the back. The ambiance was that of a fish market. read more

I've been going to Matt's for over 30 years. It was that "fish fry fish fry" like from the house. It's Friday fish so I got some Matt's. The best thing was the coke. It's not the same. I called and ask was it under new management and they said yes. The fish was like it was BARELY if any at all fried with a little flour no flavor. NO CRUNCH no cornmeal. Not that traditional fried fish. Definitely doesn't look like the photos. It's light in color like "Did you guys even fry the fish"? The fries are still fresh. The Macaroni salad taste sour. The shrimp were decent. I hate to give the OG a 1 rating however it's not the same. I'll be spending my money for some real fish fried fish. The new management changed the original reason why we would go there. THEY CHANGED THE HOT SAUCE to!!! They're messing up a neighborhood staple. Also no itemized receipt is sketchy. No Bueno! read more

Food was great. Quality was good even after picking up a few minutes late. Clean no bad smells. Definitely recommending to others

Matt's Fish Market does not give itemized receipts to customers for fish orders. This is an undue burden on customers because customers should not need to request an itemized receipt separately. Instead, Matt's Fish Market is expected to automatically provide an itemized receipt to customers at the time they receive their fish purchases, ensuring proper documentation of the transaction. read more

Food is delicious and cooked to perfection. This is my new fish market and close by too.

Food has always been amazing here. It is local and if you call your order in it is usually fresh, hot and ready for pick up. 1 of 2 fish spots that I enjoy and this one is really close to my job so fish Fridays are usually at Matt's Fish Market on Wilmington. As a matter a fact let me put my order in right now. It's almost lunch x read more

I love fried fish ! This is def a lil gem in Compton as the front may look a lil run down to others . This is not a dine in establishment, this is a pick up your food & go location. I called my order in and when I got there it was ready. I went with the 2 fish/6 shrimp lunch combo .. I picked the red snapper .. YUMMY . The seasoning & fry was on point ! Didn't care much for the slices of bread they provide but there for the fish at the end of the day. If you like lemons make sure to ask for extra extra they only game me a lil slice :( LOL . The fellas in here were super nice ! Not sure if they have a parking lot but I just parked right in front & went right in . Most def will be back here when in the area . read more

Matt's Fish Market - Front of store - Seafood Markets Near Me - Compton, California

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BAD service. Rude ignorant workers who answer the phone with an attitude. Food is gross. Fries Soggy no flavor.

To me the catfish steak was delicious I recommend, since I am a fish lover. I heard they were under new management at this time.

Ty to the gentleman who took my order through the back door on Tuesday 8/12/2025 right before closing ! I enjoyed my dinner very much much. The fish and shrimp was superb The service was exceptional because I pulled up to the back door , he took my order and fried my sole hush puppies and fries and gave me extra tartar sauce. My fish smelled so good that my children who had already gotten their issue of food from Fatima's grill was like dang I should've waited and got me some too. . The ambiance was welcoming because the guy didn't have to assist me. read more

Good fresh fish. Cooked your way. Can become pretty busy at times. Place is small but very customer friendly.

Whoever is managing it now is slowly messing up the original essence of why people went there. First off the shrimp and fish doesn't have as much flavor any more. Secondly they changed the hot sauce . No more hot sauce packets. It's a small thing but big to people that have been going here for years (my family has been going here 25+years) and the hot sauce packets were a perfect combo for the flavor of shrimp and fish they had.. get with the OG's and make it right. This is a neighborhood staple. Don't mess it up!! read more

Fish had good flavor and fresh, but side as usual at fish markets aren't hitting on nothing!

Matt's Fish Market is under new management, Mr. Lee, just to let you know. I was a regular customer and I would buy the whole wings and fries combo (8 wings w/fries), I go the other day to buy my same order, not knowing they are under new management. I get home, I have 8 party wings and fries and they charged me the regular price as the whole wings. I call them and that's when I find out they're under new management and don't sell the whole wings any more but still charge the same price due to "inflation". I told them, that they need to remove the sign that's states they have wings and replace it with party wings, that's false advertisement. I will never patronize this lying as place again and the hell with Mr. Lee and his employees. read more

The fish is always fresh. I've tried the chicken wing they are not bad. The staff are always polite and no long waiting.

This fish was hard and over cooked. I was not aware that the business had recently been sold. None on the cooks had their hair covered. I wasted 50.00 dollars. My fish taste fishy. I feel the health department needs to come help them correct the sanitation issues before somebody gets real sick. read more

The fish has no taste and man working behide the counter has no idea about fish or shrimp he had to ask the lady cooking what size was the shrimp i waited 45 minutes just to have my order wrong the French fries are hard . Customer service horrible read more

My food is always good we'll seasoned crispy prices are good definitely recommend if you in the area great customer service

Efficient and easy to order.They have fresh fries not frozen. Fish is fried just like you order.

The food is delicious! Seasoned perfectly with the right amount of crunch! In got the family meat, large portion size for a family 5. Affordable. Food was fresh and hot. read more

Matt's Fish Market - Family meal: Red snapper and shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Compton, California

Food was below average, at best and left a foul smell. Coleslaw was too sweet and totally untraditional. And to top it off, they put the heels of bread in the order I've been in Compton 69 years and I stopped eating at Matt's, almost 20 yrs and will Never do business there again!! There's much better fish in Compton and the surrounding area - we only went there because our regular business was closed. The customer service is bleak read more

I Love Matt 's Fish Market The Fish is so delicious ! You should try it, you'll Love it. read more

Matt's Fish Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Compton, California

fast service and great food . my go to when i want fish and shrimp. great prices and they give you a lot of french fries.

The seafood was delicious I will go there again. Customer Service was great and not a long wait.

TOP TIER FRIED FISH MAKE YOU WANNA SLAP YO MOMMA GOOD LOL. I'll eat this everyday fr the soul snapper or catfish it doesn't matter they can't miss cake is good too!!!! Much love read more

Where do I start, this is one of my favorite fish markets. The seasoning, how it's fried and the fast service. Great customer service, very clean inside and out. You can't go wrong with Matt's fish market. read more

The catfish steak was delicious but the fries were warm and over cooked. I had to throw the fries away. The next time, if I go there I'll make sure to tell them everything must be fresh and don't put the bread in the container because it gets soggy. read more

Awesome fish dinners!!!! Fish is not greasy which I love. I have tried other fish restaurants around and by far This is the best. Very good and polite service! This is the fish spot for my family!! read more

The food and service is unmatched here. I go out of my way to get some seafood. You can tell the fish and shrimp is fresh and the oil is clean. Staff is super friendly too read more

The reviews aren't lying. They've definitely gone down hill. Yeah your food is made fresh but they don't cook the fries all the way and leave your fish/shrimp dripping with grease. Good customer service but extremely disappointed. I won't be returning OH & i found poop in my shrimp. read more

Matt's Fish Market - Uncleaned shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Compton, California

I live 2.1 miles from this place, it was my first time there. My food was piping hot when I got back home! It was delicious

It's alright just not the same anymore still go there tho but that catfish tail gotta try believe me.

Matt's fish is crap..No taste just straight out nasty...They use to be good..No seasoning at all, just half fried fish.Don't know what happened Matt, my experience today was crap for $94.94..I'll never come back, Thanks, but no thanks read more

everything order shrimp & fries u won't regret I fly here just for matts and other food spots read more

This is the best fish market I've ever had!!!! I've been eating Matt's for almost 30 years now