Great selection and service! My year-round go-to fish and seafood shop in Montreal! Access and parking a breeze as well.

High quality of fish . Fish is fresh and delicious. Even the service is good too. Thank you. read more

We were there an hour before closing. If you're coming from the west on Rene-Levesque, turn right after you pass the sign, then turn right and then right again and you'll get to the parking lot entrance! We walked in and two of the fish mongers were cleaning up for the day. It didn't take long before Sebastien comes over and asks if he can help us. We talk about oysters and he asks me what taste profile I'm looking for. He suggests trying a few and then he can recommend oyster types from there. He opens two for me to try. He explains the flavor profiles of the oysters from each area and provides a couple of tips. He explains that before selling an oyster, they already do a physical test to check if it's fresh. An oyster that has a good sound when tapped on means it is still freshly sealed. The one that he's not sure about the sound of freshness, he sets aside. Their oysters are always sold within a couple of weeks from the harvest date. We want to buy some squid and he goes in detail of how to prep and cook it. Pan fried in garlic butter for a number of seconds per side. He gave us a good bag of crushed ice to keep the seafood cool. In the boutique side, we were stopped by the founder serving caviar and smoked fish for taste testing. He was very friendly and also had some good recommendations on prepping and serving oysters. They even sell this oyster shucking block ($10) that can prevent you from stabbing your palm with a shucking knife ($4). Just buying seafood here is a fun experience! The staff is knowledgeable and care about their work. They sell sustainably caught seafood and track where each item comes from. They're here to sell you fresh seafood and not trying to make a quick buck off of you. I and my palate approve :) read more

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The people inside the fish area were extremely nice and helpful. Seafood was fresh and you could get ice to go. They sold cooler bags to keep our seafood fresh for the ride home. They were really friendly with my son allowing him to touch the crabs. read more

You will find any sea creature you can think of at this place. We went to get some runs and salmon to make some sushi at home. We were recommended by a friend who knows their seafood and we were not disappointed. They have a variety of seafood, sauces, seafood preps and many stuffs. You get to choose your fish from a variety of display, which was cool. Kinda cold in the fridge so take a sweater to stay longer and explore. I will definitely come back to try other items. read more

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If you love oysters you definitely need to try this place. Pricing are amazing and the selections are vast. The savings from a fancy restaurant settings get passed on the excellent oysters. Sitting outside on a simple picnic wooden table is just fine read more

This is our first time to shop at La Mer, we are just amazed by this place. With the help from their experts, they will guide you through their selections. So, if you're looking for fresh fish and seafood, you should definitely stop by here. read more

Poissonnerie La Mer - Seafood Markets Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Fresh Fish!(Portuguese accent) or Look At The Gills On That Where do you buy your fish? I posed the question a little while back and it sparked little discussion, well nuts to the lot of you because I have now found the place. As you walk in to La Mer, at your 12 o'clock you will see a man behind a booth and guts and scales flailing aplenty. Your 3 o'clock are the odds and ends. Canned lump crab meat for your crab cakes and what have you, next to that, the frozen stuff, for those that are in to that sort of thing. Then, at your 9 O'clock, is the gateway to fish paradise. Most people would think you would need to put on swimming trunks to be so close to this many fish. Texas red fish, black cod, weekly specials with big plump eyes, slimy scales and blood filled gills. Scallops, shrimps with the heads on and it doesn't smell like fish, it smells like the sea. Fair prices, on the spot cleaning, heck they even make ice cream. This is the place that chefs get their fish from, what more do you need? Waka Waka read more

So happy I found this place! It was by chance as I was driving by on the way to Chinatown so I decided to stop in. There are lots of seafood shops in Montreal, most of them I believe above average but I'd concur this is one of the best. I had just come back from a trip up in Matane, I have a fave place up there to compare to but selection and pricing at La Mer is quite exceptional. The setup as you walk in is the entrance is the specialty food shop with all kinds of wonderful spices, sauces, oils, caviar, wine and worldly food delights. Then off to the left is it's own temperature controlled cooler room with copious amounts of everything seafood on ice. I have not seen a temperature cooler room in a store but it's pretty clever. It also speaks volumes that since the perishability of seafood is quite rapid that they are doing what they can to preserve freshness. Selection of fish is plentiful with lots of fine cuts on display. Selection of oysters is one if not the best I've so far found in MTL. They also had many tanks of lobster and other sea delights on the left side wall. I was interested in getting some oysters for a dinner so I asked what they recommended. One of the fish mongers mentioned the Valentine oyster was good taste and price for value. He also shucked me one to try. Easy enough for me to buy a dozen. Great service! I have got to come back and check out some of the hard to find seafood. Very interesting to see they even had Uni (Sea urchin gonads) and Ahi Tuna. Rarely do you see these at Seafood shops here in Montreal. Also Caspian Sea Caviar could be the only place in Montreal to find this rare delicacy. Check it out! Great selection and prices seem decent! read more

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Well-stocked seafood store; they had a few varieties of oysters and they do shucking for you (for an additional fee). They even have uni; the worker was kind enough to let me try one for free to see how fresh it was. I walked away with some scallops (in shell), which were very fresh and tasted clean. Will be back to fix seafood cravings! read more

Poissonnerie La Mer - Fresh uni! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Family had brought over dozens of oysters (Kumamotos, Lucky Limes and some other ones) and smoked fish on 2 occasions and they were really fresh and delicious! Very happy with the seafood here. I don't have time to visit in person, hopefully when I come back to Montreal in the summer! read more

Maybe the best fish market in Montreal (at least the best that I know). They always have a nice selection of fresh fish of high quality and prices are lower than other places (like the one at Marché Atwater). I don't eat cooked fish and seafood so quality and freshness is paramount for me. We bought scallop a few time (to do carpaccio) and it was always sublime. The salmon was also fresh and very tasty for our tartare. They have a large choice of oysters and they will gladly open some for you to let you taste. Try it! read more

Under the sea, nobody beat us, fry us and eat us.....Ummm wanna bet? Like fish? This place has it ALL! I wandered around like a kid in a candy store humming under the sea (Disney's Little Mermaid, you know the lobster sings it). They have whole fish for sale, from salmon to texas red fish, cod, sardines, whole octopi and fish i've never even heard off. They will also de-scale, clean, and fillet your fish of choice for no extra charge. You can also buy different kinds of oysters, mussels and scallops. They also carry frozen products like ready made seafoood dishes and specialty items such as black truffles (25-99$ depending on size of jar). Also octopus ink! A little pricey (about 24$ a jar) but oh so good for making a traditional paella negro. Fuggedaboutit' read more

Big fish store with a gourmet grocery component. They had good prices on fresh fish and everything looked much fresher than seafood at other places, ie. Atwater market. A big variety of fresh fish, and oysters. They'll let you try some oysters before you buy. Prices are fair considering the freshness. I took home some raw organic salmon for tartare that was still good the next day. Feel free to ask them any questions as they are pretty knowledgeable, they even have their own cookbook for sale. Check out their website for weekly specials. read more

Lovely people, tasty underwater friends, good prices, condiments and other stuffs. The formula for awesome. P.S. I just stuffed my face with Kumamoto oysters...I'm mega sad they're all gone...I see another trip to La Mer in the near future. read more

Best fish store in Mtl I have visited to date. Prices are fair given quality and freshness but a bargain it isn't (do you really want to eat cheap fish?). On site cleaning and prep should you purchase the entire fish but not know what to do with it. read more

This place sucks. Save your hard earned cash and do not spend it here. Recently I went to buy wild king salmon. I live in Northern California every year, I eat king salmon from Monterey area. Also have bought BC king salmon from another fish shop in Montreal, so I know what proper wild caught salmon tastes like. When I arrived at this place, they had a ton of farmed salmon and just 2 giant pieces of supposedly "wild king salmon". The fish did not look fresh and something about its appearance made me suspicious. I asked if they have other wild king salmon, answer was, "No, this is all we have.". I took the risk and got one of the pieces at approximately $72.00 per kilo. Cooked it at home and unfortunately it did not taste well. It was heavy and too fatty. Also, one of my guests complained that they had fishy indigestion after the meal. I am convinced that they sell farmed salmon pretending that it is wild-caught king. There are much better places in Montreal where you can get fresh fish for significantly better price. In fact, 10 days later I went to another shop and got the tBC wild-caught king salmon I was looking for - fantastic taste, great appearance, decent price (approximately $45 kilo). So do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more

La Mer is a true tried and tested place, which has been around forever. You just can't go wrong, whether it be for shopping for your fresh fish or having a bite to eat! read more

Very poor customer service. Manager doesn't know the difference between trout caviar and salmon caviar.

Great Lobster and Oyster，so delicious，I had a wonderful dinner there. Will go back again.

I went to La Mer for the first time today to get some tuna for my poke. I ended leaving the fish market with uni and a hamachi. It's a great place with a lot of fresh and diverse seafood. read more

Poissonnerie La Mer - Seafood Markets Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Freshest in Montreal. Today we got a whole 3kg octopus! So delicious!! read more

Fantastic selection of fresh fish. I normally buy my fish in mile end, but realize this is likely the source of most fish in Montreal. Lots if variety to pick from with a grocery to compliment the seafood selection. Very friendly staff. A must for seafood lovers who like to cook at home. read more

Lots of variety and long hours of operation. Parking is a breeze with their free parking lot which is tough to find in that area. The staff knows everything about what they sell. Although the prices can be a bit steep, it's expected from a specialised store like La Mer, not to mention the freshness of it all! Only reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish their restaurant was open . read more

I really want to like La Mer but am always disappointed despite the quality of the fish. I think they could do much better! Positive: fresh fish Negatives: Boutique prices with a wholesale location. This place is in need of a serious refurbishment as it looks dirty and unkept. Staff is less than attentive and impatient. read more

love it, the most variety you can get in Montreal. it is a but more pricey but worth it. i got clams, salmon, balsamic oil it was all to my expectation. read more

Fantastic service from one employee who went out of his way to insure that my girlfriend and I had an amazing meal to make on our last night in Montreal this past Thursday. Got great fish and oysters to take home and enjoy. Any tourist who wants to make some food of their own while in town should have an adventure there! ...Also made a Yelp account just to compliment them! read more