One of the best casual seafood lunch spots around. Excellent scallops, lobster roll, fish sandwich and fish tacos. On a cold day, get a cup of chowder. Outdoor seating is dog friendly ! read more

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What a little gem! Onsite parking; bright indoor seating and covered outdoor seating in a relaxing space; and upbeat, friendly service combine to make this a fun place to stop for lunch. When you walk through the door, there is a little fish market in a room off to the right, or you can go straight to the register to place your order. Once you have ordered, you can take a seat anywhere you like and a delightful server will bring it to your table. My husband had the lobster roll with fries. The lobster meat was abundant and flavorful, the roll was appropriately buttery though a touch on the soggy side but not so much so that it reduced the experience. The fries were hot and crispy, malt vinegar and ketchup were available on the table. They have Athletic Brewing Co non-alcoholic IPA, which is a great accompaniment to the lobster roll at lunchtime, especially if you had to drive to get there. As a vegetarian who likes vegan fare, I was prepared to just keep my husband company, but I spied cinnamon French toast on the small chalkboard menu near the register, and immediately above that was listed avocado toast. I was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived, as I did not know it would come dressed with a healthy serving of spinach, two slices of fresh tomato, a generous sprinkling of goat cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette! The vinaigrette made the bread a little soggy, but it was still delicious and I was so happy that there was an option for me. read more

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Rating: 4.0 We were visiting portsmouth area and were looking for some seafood for lunch and found this place. It's a seafood market/restaurant in Kittery Maine which is a short drive from portsmouth. They have parking available on site. When we came it was not too busy. Inside is pretty spacious and you order food at the counter and sit down. Utensils, water and napkins are all self service. We ordered few side of scallops, haddock, shrimps and clams and a fish chowder. The seafood was fried, fresh and tasty. It also came with tartare sauce which was good addition to haddock as it didn't have a lot of flavors. I liked clam the most as they were tasty and reasonably priced. Fish chowder was very chunky which was new for me. I thought it was okay. Overall the place was pretty good. Definitely more reasonably priced around the area if you order it right. They were also doing a gift card special online which you get 15% off at the time so I bought it a head of time and used it which was nice. May try their other options if I visit again at some point. read more

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Our next stop was this sea food market/restaurant. It was not busy, and plenty of seats were available, a great lunch stop. We ordered sides to get a good variety including scallops, haddock, shrimp, and clams. All the seafood was fresh and dint need seasoning. The best was the clams and haddock fish! The chowder was solid and good but the real show stopper was the clams. Service was quick and freshly made. They offer a station for self service water and a take away disposable utensils. Drinks include options from the fridge, and some alcohol options behind the counter. Tables were clean, and we enjoyed our little lunch stop! I can only imagen how busy they get in the summer, but our timing and season stop was a good way to get some good food before the summer crowd. read more

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Simply the best scallops. They are as fresh as you can get right off the boat and onto table. They're lightly fried to perfection. The taste of each scallop is just amazing how flavorful they are. Juicy and soft just perfection in every bite. If you can't get enough scallops, try the scallop chowder, it's simply amazing. If you're in Kittery you have to each here. The scallop basket is the best and only thing I've eaten here. The service is amazing and they are so friendly. Awesome dining experience. read more

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Swinging on in here back to Boston and wow this was worth it. Phenomenal and fresh lobster. I really was impressed by the food and the service. Epic experience. read more

New England Fishmongers - Lobster - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kittery, Maine

If you're looking for a quaint little place to grab some fresh local seafood (to enjoy there or to-go), this might be the spot for you! You can tell this is mainly geared for take and bake seafood, not so much sit down dining, although it is an option. The food looked and smelled so fresh. The seating area isn't big or super fancy, but it does the trick. They had a lot of handmade clam decorations which helped give it a small town store feel. It was a little chilly, but it was close to closing, their ovens weren't on and it was cold and rainy so I imagine they turned down the heat for the day. They get extra points on service because it was the day before a holiday and pretty slow... we just wanted a few stuffies (aka stuffed clams for those none New Englanders) but they weren't technically on the sit down menu, just to-go. Well they ended up offering to warm them up for us in their oven, but it had been off and would take a bit to heat up. We said that wasn't a problem and grabbed a glass of wine to enjoy while we waited. The staff was pleasant, friendly and helpful! We didn't feel out of place or rushed as it was clear we were from around there. The stuffies were phenomenal. Perfectly cooked with just enough spices and a little extra cheese than normal which kept all the ingredients together and gave you an extra cheesy taste with every bite. Mmmmm... I'm still thinking of them! I'd come back if I ever find myself in the area again and highly recommend to anyone who might be as well! read more

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Lobster roll was perfect. Overflowing with meat and bread was just right. Chowder also amazing. read more

We got the scallop chowder and fried scallops as per recommendation from a friend. We each got a 8oz cup for $10 and the 1/4 pound scallops were $15. The service was pretty quick, and everything was fresh and hot. You order and sit yourself, and they bring out your food. The fried scallops were HUGE! They were huge lightly coated, fresh, and flavorful. The chowder was really good too. There were huge scallops in our soup too. Nice little lunch. We wanted to get little neck clams on the half shell too, but they were sold out! The ambiance was nice. It was pretty quiet and not very crowded around 1pm. There's a nice deck you can sit at in the back under some umbrella. They also have large tables for groups. Small tables for 2, and booths towards the back. 10/10 would recommend! And would come again! read more

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What a cool spot! We've bought fish from these folks for a few years now, but usually at pop ups outside markets, but now they have their own spot! This is both a fish market and restaurant. While we've only eaten at the restaurant for lunch, everything has been very good. This is a very casual spot with both indoor and outdoor tables. You order at the register and the staff brings the food to your table. They have a variety of chowders and my favorite is the scallop chowder. Just incredibly rich and delicious with plenty of large tender chowder. You can also buy this frozen to bring home. We've also tried the fish tacos which were good. The menu is limited, at least at lunch time, so keep that in mind. The fish market has a nice, but small, selection of fresh fish and a pretty nice selection of oysters. Another interesting element to this market is the selection of frozen fish that is a bit harder to find. They seem to have a connection with the west coast and bring in Black Cod (Sablefish) and other Pacific fish that would be hard to find. They do have frozen Dungeness crab, but it is a bit too pricey, it is offered for less most anywhere else. Nice people, friendly service and a great option to have in town for a quick bite or to purchase fish to take home and cook. Check them out! read more

New England Fishmongers - Scallop Chowder - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kittery, Maine

I love this place! The food is always fresh and simply delicious. Tim is the owner and he is a fisherman so seafood is his expertise and he only serves up the highest quality. I travel 150 miles (round trip) for this food because there is nothing else like it. Charming. Clean. Delicious. The Best. Thank you, New England Fishmongers. I always leave happy. read more

The portions were large and the service was great. We got the shrimp tacos and the hot lobster roll, both were delicious! read more

New England Fishmongers - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kittery, Maine

TLDR: what a wonderful place Great seafood classics served here. You know how some C places have that "it" factor? This place has it. Everything tastes so fresh and crisp. The coleslaw with the right amount of creaminess and acid to cut through it all. Also massive props to the fries. Crispy but still soft in the middle. Finally, the bathroom had really soft toilet paper. read more

Food was delicious but there were so many literal missing things that could have made an great experience. Got the haddock and scallop basket. The fries are a bit too thin for me. There is no potato center. Second, didn't seem they were salted. Which is fine, asked for malt vinegar, they're out. Ok. Asked for lemon wedge. Also out. I'd say 2 relatively popular and necessary condiments for this type of business are missing? It's definitely a bit annoying. The parchment paper used on the basket, result in piercing through, popping a hole and dripping onto the table. I found the scallops to be minimally overdone. The fish was fresh, food served quickly but there could be so many simple ( needed) improvements to make this a truly homerun experience. read more

The seafood was so fresh that it doesn't even taste like any seafood you've have had . You'll question any seafood you ever eat again. The fried clams were nice and full bellies the way we like them, the oysters were so fresh! The haddock was melt in your mouth amazing. Service with a smile and I even got some free scallop shells for my crafting. I usually see these guys at farmers around the state, so it was nice to hit their restaurants for their home cooked meals. I wish I was closer to go more often. For now I'll keep buying from the markets and making it myself. Zero fish smell in your house after cooking this stuff. Amazing. read more

Seriously the best fish chowder we have ever eaten. So buttery. Giant pieces of haddock. Starved supper hot. I will dream of this until we return. My fish and chips were excellent. Hot, light batter, thick cut of fish perfectly fried. Great slaw, shoestring fries and flavorful homemade tartar sauce. We also had the fish tacos. Way too much food for lunch, we could have shared one entree with the chowder and have been more than satisfied. We ate outside on a beautiful sunny day. My only regret was that we came craving clams and scallops and since it was the day after a holiday weekend, they were sold out. We will be back again! read more

Awesome lunch! Best scallops ever! Everything was fresh and reasonably priced. Good portions. Wife had the haddock and raved about it as well. Will be going back read more

Dropped by here for the first time today and can't believe we've missed this place before! Absolutely outstanding! Generous buttery crab and lobster rolls, tender fried haddock tacos, big cups of chowder, and a great selection of seafood to take home as well. The outdoor patio was wonderful to sit at. Chatted with the owner for a while, great guy with a great restaurant! We're looking forward to coming here often. read more

Stopped to try the fish and chips and the fried clams. We couldn't finish either, the oil was old.

I am going to brag for a minute, so bear with me: I've eaten all sorts of seafood, regularly, from all over the world & the U.S., including multiple countries in Asia & Europe. So what, you ask? Well I had the fried scallop basket this weekend at Fishmongers & it was one of the BEST ever. Soooo savory, with a light, crunchy batter: I could taste the flavor of each scallop - and I did not want the experience to end. And then the basket meal contained shoestring cut, fresh, fried potatoes - I ate every single bit of those, too. Usually the fries accompanying such meals at other restaurants are tasteless &, to be honest, throwaways. Not at Fishmongers. Even more savory seafood: my wife & I shared their haddock chowder - quite good, with large chunks of fish & potatoes. The cole slaw was nice, too, but I have had better slaw elsewhere. Speaking of my wife, she had the whole belly fried clam basket: she loved hers & shared some with me - I agree with her. Service was pleasant & courteous - the owner, Tim, even came over to our table to check on us. Prices are reasonable, too, and the tables and facilities are clean. So, while this was my first visit to Fishmongers, I definitely don't expect it to be my last! read more

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Wow great food. I had some amazing fish chowder and an awesome crab cake sandwich. Small, locally owned, comfortable restaurant.

I visited Kittery for about a day and a half and I went here TWICE. Food is as fresh as it gets- and SO gluten free friendly. Dedicated fryers, educated staff, gluten free BEER and CHOWDER too!!! Unreal. When we went it was quiet enough to feel relaxed, but it is casual enough to be kid/family friendly. Friday is a fish fry (also gluten free), and I overheard an older couple in the table next to us say "I live around here and I have had lots of seafood- this is the BEST fried fish I've ever had." read more

New England Fishmongers - Gluten Free Fried Scallop Basket - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kittery, Maine

What a gem! Food was delicious, ambiance was quaint and the owner was so kind. Will definitely be back.

If you want fresh, local fish this is the place! Staff and ownership is awesome. Also, great place to grab lunch. We love the fish chowder.

This is the best thing I've ever had in my life. I ordered a lobster roll, fish sandwich and chowder and wish I had ordered a large chowder it was sooooo good. I highly recommend everything. They were so kind and accommodating- I'm in a semi and they brought it here. I wish I lived nearby to eat here again but this was a nice treat. read more

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What an awesome find! Upon entering, we were greeted by Captain Tim, the owner, who warmly welcomed us and explained the menu offerings. We chose the lobster roll, which comes with cole slaw, and scallop basket, which comes with cole slaw and shoestring fries. We were not disappointed! The lobster roll was filled with fresh, luscious lobster, very lightly dressed to allow all that delicious flavor to shine through. The bun was particularly good, a step up from the standard New England style hot dog bun. It was like a simple brioche, with a hint of buttery goodness to complement the lobster. The scallop basket was heavenly! I've honestly never had such fresh scallops - they were so tasty, with an oh-so-light and well-seasoned crust, and were cooked perfectly. The slaw was a perfect accompaniment, dressed in a vinegary dressing that was tasty and light. Those fries though - yum! They were freshly cut and thin, cooked just enough to create a fluffy interior and crispy exterior. We also enjoyed a local craft brew from a small but nice selection (they also offer wine, sodas and waters). The chilled pint glasses in the cooler were a nice touch so that we could enjoy that beer ice cold. It's very clear that Captain Tim and his team take great pride in doing things right! His super fresh fish and sides, expertly and simply prepared, are true perfection. We liked the new, clean dining area - a great casual setting to enjoy their delicious food. If you're in the area, you've gotta check out Captain Tim's place! Looking forward to our next visit when we are in the area! read more

New England Fishmongers - Scallop basket - the freshest I've ever had! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Fresh, fun, and delish! The owner is personable and friendly. Came around to tables and offered tastes of fresh fish. Yummy! read more

The owner Captain Tim is a great guy that takes pride in serving the highest quality food with friendly and professional service. My girlfriend Cindy and I have eaten here multiple times and enjoyed everything, including the wonderful sauces on the tacos and lobster benedict. We are happy to have found a place that doesn't just look nice but also has the food to back it up. We will be back soon. read more

We both had scallops they were nice and fresh and fried with a light batter. The fish market was well stocked with fresh scallops, haddock, hake, yellow fin tuna, and more They have a fish fry every Friday night. We'll be back next week for that. read more

I was super excited to find fish-and-chips (somehow suddenly an endangered menu item) at a place with lots of positive comments. I ordered online and chose a pick-up time about 45 minutes out. I arrived to the minute at my selected pick-up time. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. Paid my $24 and was on my way. I drove from the restaurant, on Rt. 1 in Kittery, to Long Sands beach in York, about a ten minute drive. Temps were in the upper 80s. I put the bag with my food behind my seat, underneath the folded, convertible top. I was excited to see a very large helping of fish and a boat load of thin cut fries. They looked crispy, but upon tasting them they were not the least bit crispy and what appeared to be a crisp exterior was actually a plethora of coarse salt. Hey, I like salt. I worked at a fast food restaurant as a kid, so I know about salt on fries. This was ridiculous. My lips literally puckered like I'd had them submerged in the ocean for an extended period. They were nearly inedible, and I had to toss about half of them. I scraped what I could of the excess salt off the rest of the order. Again, ridiculous. The fish looked good, though the batter was a bit doughier than I expected. Not the end of the world, but the meal was not hot. In fact, it was not warm. It was clear my order (which, again, when I ordered online I chose a specific pick-up time, thinking that my food would be hot when I arrived) had been sitting for a bit prior to my pick-up. Maybe it was the tepid temperature of the food, but I found the quality pedestrian, at best. The price of the meal was reasonable given the portion and the location of the restaurant (closer to the coast, you expect to pay a bit more), but the quality was just... subpar. I really wanted to like this place, because the area sorely needs a decent seafood spot that doesn't cost you your soul. Sadly, based on this experience, this ain't that. read more

Best lobster roll I've ever had! This was the first time I ate here but not the last! The lobster roll was packed with prime lobster meat (big chunks of claw and tail) and dressed lightly - just the right amount of everything. The toasted brioche roll was the perfect compliment as was the fresh coleslaw (also delicious). We met the owner - he was very friendly and helpful and I understand from my friend (who is local) that he gives a lot back to the community. This is just the kind of local business I want to support! read more

Great fish sandwich and scallop roll were had! Shoe string fries were done to perfection!

Great find if you're in Portsmouth or Kittery! Our family had a lobster roll, fish and chips, fried scallops and the haddock chowder. All were great, but the fried scallops basket was the stand-out. Captain Tim, the owner, stopped by our table to chat and said he caught the scallops two days ago. The lobster roll had a lemon aioli and was full of tender, fresh lobster. No fillers - just delicious lobster! The chowder was light and had lots of fish in it, not just potatoes. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. Casual setting. They also have a market with fresh fish. Highly recommend this This great local-owned restaurant with personable staff, owner and amazing food! read more

Very disappointing. We often get fresh fish here and today we decided to try lunch. Friday is two fish and chip lunches for $30, so we went for that. It looked great when it came to the table. But I couldn't even cut the fish. It was SO tough. I assume it was over-cooked. The weird thing is my husband's was not tough. The other mistake is they put the piece of fish on top of the skinny fries and they were a ball of wet glop all stuck together. The cole slaw was very good. read more

We checked out local restaurants in Yelp and came because of the reviews. Unfortunately we were disappointed in the flavor of both meals. I ordered the Fried Clam Basket and my partner ordered the Lobster Roll Special. The clams were very large and tasteless. They came with fries and Cole slaw. The fries were greasy and Cole slaw was dry. My partner's lobster roll was tasteless as well. His meal came with Cole slaw and a canned beverage, and an ice cream sandwich which was large and had 2 big cookies as the outside and delicious ice cream in between. The service is minimal because you walk in, order and pay but the people that serve you are extremely nice and helpful. The establishment is nice with nautical ambiance but I was disappointed at $78.00 for 2 lunches that were not great! read more

If I lived closer I would go 1-2 times a month. This seafood is very fresh and very fairly priced. The fries are great also. Nice outdoor dining area and very comfortable . Nice people work there. I always spread the word on them read more

Lovely find traveling between Boston and Portland, ME for some fresh seafood for lunch. Wonderful fried scallops, shrimp and haddock. Great lobster roll too!. read more

Best fish & chips! The fish is fresh caught on their boat. You can taste the freshness. French fries are shoe string style, perfectly done. The tarter sauce is magic, must be homemade. Portions are very generous. We've had their fresh caught scallops as well - delicious. This is our new favorite place. F&c is 2 for $30 on fridays, which we took advantage of. We were even served Captain Tim himself, very friendly, family operation. Eat there! read more

Fantastic food and super friendly service. Me and my wife both had the Classic Fish Sandwich and fries. The ingredients were high quality and everything was super tasty. Five stars! read more

Oysters, scallops, and fries were excellent in taste and price. It was lovely to sit outside and listen to live music. Friendly service. We may make Fishmongers a regular event! read more