Snapper's Fish Market offers great quality products and exceptionally friendly service. The seafood is always fresh, and the staff go out of their way to make the shopping experience enjoyable. read more

Family-run business that truly cares about the quality of seafood they sell and offering great service to its community customers. Knowledgeable fishmonger who will generously answer any questions about preparation, cuts, pros and cons of organic versus conventional, etc. Friendly owners who commute all the way across town to continue to serve the BWV/Swansea community. A gem, to have old-fashioned food neighbourhood stores like this. read more

This is the best. Always fresh and the owners know their product. Always helpful with a smile and a greeting. they make shopping for seafood a very pleasant experience. Best Icelandic cod too. Tom H. read more

Snappers is my go-to for picking up smoked salmon in BWV. It's reasonably priced and always fresh. Delightful husband and wife duo always helpful, ready to answer any questions and sometimes offering samples! I've also picked up some fresh organic salmon for a girls' cottage weekend and my order often includes an add on container of their taramosalata! read more

So I'm from Scarborough, but I love visiting Bloor West Village with my boyfriend and everytime I go we stop here every sunday! i love the atmosphere when you go in. its so clean and definitely does not smell fishy whatsoever. I picked out shrimp and salmon for my weekend family dinner and the freshness is amazing. 2 thumbs up for this market. I RECOMMEND THEM! read more

Snappers Fish Market - AMazing fish selection honestly the freshest items available. I had to get some shrimp for my at home korean bbq with my family. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Got some great sea scallops this thanksgiving weekend. Cute shop with lots of great options and friendly, helpful staff!

I'm allergic to shellfish, so my choices are limited when it comes to fish. However, I'm always happy when I find a fish market where I can purchase fish KNOWING that it hasn't been cross contaminated. The owner here has 30 years experience, and has been in this location for 12 of those years (before that, the St. Lawrence Market). He is warm and gracious and takes pride in serving fish that is "FRESH! FRESH! FRESH!" (as he says). If you live in Bloor West, this is truly a local business that you'll fall in love with. read more

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There are new owners now who are amazing! They have gone above and beyond for me during this pandemic to help me get the fish I needed. Very patient over the phone in explaining my options. I can't believe how nice they are and I am not a frequent customer or anything like that. Once this is all over, I will be though as the fish that I received was some of the best and freshest fish I've ever had. I had previously bought things at this market years ago, but stopped frequenting it as the male behind the counter was one of the surliest and unpleasant individuals I had come across. I'm so glad that the quality of the product has remained high and the customer service vastly improved. :) read more

There's a lot of groaning about the sharp nature of the fish fellas personality. Call it salty? Doesn't bother me. I'm from NY. We call that "local color." There are two charming gals that work the counter too who are not only personable but knowledgeable, so if you need to be coddled while you pick up a pound of shrimp maybe talk to them instead. I'm not rocked by their selection, but it ain't supposed to be Tsukiji. Basics abound and their prices aren't nuts. We like you, Snappers. Thanks for feeding our kids. read more

WILL NEVER GO BACK... I have been going to this fish monger for the last 6 months and have really enjoyed the fish I have gotten here each and every time. Unlike the other reviewers, I have NEVER experienced good or friendly customer service at this place. In fact, during my most recent visit the man behind the counter (who I assume is the owner?) was very short with me when I asked a question about two different kinds of fish. I was simply looking for fish for making fish tacos, and was looking for a recommendation for the best fish. While I understand I did not purchase an expensive kind of fish, I did not appreciate his short/rude attitude. I have never experienced a welcoming attitude from this person or anyone else. A smile would be nice once in a while, but I've never seen this. As a result of my experiences with this establishment over the last half year, I will no longer be getting my fish from here. I am disappointed, but I don't think a local establishment should make its customers feel unwelcome at any time. There are lots of places to buy fish in the city, so I will just have to look elsewhere in the future. read more

Went here yesterday - Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - at 6:15 p.m. and the doors were locked with no courtesy sign indicating why they had to close early (weekday hours are until 6:30 p.m.). Another potential customer tried to go in after me and looked just as perplexed. Real fishy. Still giving three stars because I've been here before and the fish is very fresh and service is fast, though not always friendly. read more

New owners are a dream team! Husband & wife Eliana & Edwin give great customer service & the seafood is fresh. Store is well kept. Bellissimo! read more

Although this store has a pretty decent selection, the customer service is subpar...and that's to put it nicely. Each time I have ever shopped here (and today was my last time), the salesperson (whether the man or woman) have been abrupt, unpleasant, rushed and unhelpful. On a couple of occasions I've observed the surprised reaction of others to the way they are approached, and realized that it's not just me. I'm not sure if either of the two salespeople realize they're coming off this way... Anyhow, the selection is decent, the location is convenient for me, but I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my girlfriend and I have finally decided to get out of our run of the mill recipe rut and expand our at-home culinary horizons. Amongst our ideas for dinner recipes were a few seafood-related dishes that we wanted to try. We had previously gone into this awesome local shop for a few small things (horseradish, different spreads, etc) and were always greeted with a smile - and certainly still are to this day! The couple who work here are EXTREMELY helpful and always give the perfect recommendations if you're unsure on what to buy - and they will never try and upsell you uncessarily just to make a buck like many other businesses. Everything (especially the fish/crab/scallops) always taste delicious and FRESH! If you haven't tried them out yet, include them in your next grocery trip. You won't regret it! A++++ read more

I've been coming here for the last two years or so and have had a generally good experience here with the variety of fresh fish. As others have mentioned the customer service is lacking, but I overlooked that based on the quality of the fish and the reasonable prices. However, I recently had a negative experience with the older gentleman behind the counter. I had purchased a couple of salmon portions earlier in the day and was taking them out of the bag to prep for dinner. When I opened the bag, I noticed a strong odour emanating from the salmon, something I have never smelled before. The colour looked fine but the odour indicated to me that something was off. I headed back to the store to see if I could get these two portions replaced. When I explained the smell of the fish to the same gentleman behind the counter, he dismissed it. He cut up another couple portions and exchanged them, however, he began lashing out at me how nothing was wrong with the ones I gave him. He said multiple people had bought the same salmon and had no problems with it. I told him that I never had any issues with any of the fish before. Long story short, he kept interrupting me and stating nothing was wrong and that no one had ever returned fish to him in all of his years of experience. I find this hard to believe, but I digress. There's no speaking or reasoning with him, as it's all about him interrupting you. The exchanged salmon did not have that odour that the previous fish had. I must have purchased fish here on ten different occasions and this was the first time I have ever had an issue. I'm not here to bash the place, as I still think they offer great products at reasonable prices. I'm here to share my story on how the customer service is really lacking, especially if you feel that you received a subpar product. read more

I have always gotten very good fish from this store, I just wish the staff were a little bit more friendly...

The service there is worst you can ever imagine. They make bad jokes about their customers and are very rude. The quality of the products they offer is bad and prices are skyrocket high. I will never buy there. read more

RUDE! I have purchased seafood at Snappers before and found it overpriced and smelly ( i washed it and ate it anyways...it was not great, but I didn't get sick). Today I was on Bloor buying veggies and decided that fish would be for dinner. I went to snappers. There were 4-5 patrons there when I walked in. The fish monger was talking with people, fluently in English. One lady he was serving had selected her fish and was paying when she tried to ask a question. He spoke loudly over her stating that he "did not speak English". ??? Really??? Um... what?.. obvious lie. I thought the interaction was very rude but maybe I didn't se the whole conversation. I wasn't sure of what I wanted so I looked at everything. There was a small dead fly on the fish next to the salmon. But, I thought to myself, that could easily happen this time of year (Yellow flag, not red). Then it was my turn. I asked about the salmon, "can I smell?" I asked, as my mother had always told me to do when buying fish, and something that I have done many times. I didn't want to replete my last experience buying stinky fish here."No! Not in this place you can't! Was the answer. I said nothing and walked out. Honestly, if you work in the service industry you shouldn't hate people. I will/would/am going to discourage any and all people from shopping here. read more

Fish is fantastic. My husband loves Tony...he is to the point. Go there for great fish, don't take things personally...everyone is treated the same. read more

I love this place. The staff are always great about answering my questions about different kinds of fish, and their supply is always fresh and delicious. Check the eyes on the whole trout - you'll see that they're always shiny and not at all sunken. Good stuff! read more

In the past I've found them to have a decent selection with fairly good quality, but have been annoyed at their unwillingness to sell smaller filets. Today, however, I bought some cod which turned out to be absolutely foul when I got home (about 20 minutes after leaving the store). I won't go back. read more

A good place for fresh fish is a plus in any neighbourhood, and Bloor West Village has Snappers. It's cheerful and clean, and doesn't veer toward either the clinical or the nautical in its aesthetic. I was just here recently, and charged the fish purchase (a couple pieces of cajun catfish). Accordingly, I had my first encounter with the pen they give you to sign with: a big orange plastic thing with a fake crab claw on the end of it. There was a little lever to move the claw which, as the lady at the counter pointed out to me, retracts the pen too (saving me a sliver of embarrassment lest I use it in that condition). read more

An okay fish market. Product is usually ok, but sometimes it is clear that it's not the most fresh. And the owner tends to be a grump who dislikes customers. read more

The two star rating is for the convenience of the location (in the heart of Bloor West Village) and the quality and decent variety of fish. If there were stars for rudeness, apathy and lack of appreciation for your patronage by the owner then I would have given this place ten stars. Two years ago the nasty codger (owner?) behind the counter actually said to me "don't be stupid" when I asked to see a different size of salmon. Seriously. So I left and didn't return until today. I couldn't believe it when I found him arguing and insulting a customer who eventually walked out. I said to the two fish mongers "this is why I don't shop here" and left (this time never to return). For great fish and friendly helpful service I have been shopping at 'de la mer' on the Ronce and suggest you do to. read more

After hearing about this place on a number of different blogs, I decided to check this place out... just brutal! EXTREMELY RUDE service... sub-par fish selection, and bad prices.... Will not be going back... do yourself a favour and avoid this place! read more

Excellent selection. I generally buy the salmon and find that it tastes much better than fish you would find in the grocery store. It is also a brighter pink colour. You do have to get used to the owner's very direct approach to customers - not exactly friendly or overly helpful, but it's sort of part of the experience. Kind of like a certain Seinfeld episode about a soup restaurant :) read more

When you want great fish, Snappers is the place to go. They charge less than places of comparable quality (St Lawrence), and Tony will help you find exactly what you need. You can buy salmon at$8 /lb at No Frills, or $25 / lb at Snappers. But they are not the same fish. When I want my guests to remember the meal, I go to Snappers. read more

I live in Bloor West and frequent Snappers. Great fish monger but by far the worst customer experience out there. Their prices combined with their general disrespect for their customers makes them a pretty undesirable destination. Go down Roncy to the monger there. They don't hate the people that keep them in business and the fish is just as good. read more

I have lived in Bloor West Village for a long time and have shopped at Snappers quite a lot in previous years. Finally got sick of the rudeness with which they treat their customers and will not go back again. Great fish, horrible service. Especially from the owner. He once lectured me about 10 minutes after I asked him a simple question about a fish that I had not seen before, I just wanted some help. His answer was not related to my question at all, rather, he schooled me and acted like I was less than intelligent, The lady working there is not friendly either, but knowledgeable and very decent. Hey, I do not need a big smile when I walk in, I just want fresh fish and a little human kindness, that usually does it for me. This place doesn't have it. I walked away. read more

Love this place: I was distracted on a Friday afternoon and paid for two pieces of salmon only to leave them on the counter and walk away. The store was only too happy to let me come back the following week and give me two new filets. They also threw in a lemon. Really good folks. read more