Hook-ups: Seafood Markets

By Josie Gulliksen | Last Updated August 31, 2018
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Strawberry grouper, Three Hands Fish
Strawberry grouper, Three Hands Fish (Photo: Peter Maczek Photography)

These seafood markets work with local fishermen to provide fresh seafood in season: yellowtail snapper, snapper, stone crab claws, Florida lobster, hogfish, shrimp and more from South Florida waters. Many also carry non-local, in-demand seafood – salmon, Maine lobster, trout and so on. Fish markets will clean, scale and prepare filets from whole fish if you want, and they’ll give expert advice on preparation. Some also have adjoining restaurants where you can try the catch of the day.

Brutus Seafood Market 
and Eatery

Why We Love It: In the business for 15 years, owner Elise Mucha bought Brutus two years ago and works with four local fishermen, all providing her with a variety of fresh seafood. One based in Conch Key provides her...
|Mile Marker 51, Bayside, Marathon, FL, us

Captain’s Tavern Restaurant and Seafood Market

Stone crab claws
Why We Love It: Captain Bill Bowers has been operating his market since 1976, working with local fishermen to bring the freshest fish and shellfish to customers and his restaurant, adjacent to the market. Their...
|9625 S. Dixie Highway , Pinecrest, FL, us

Casablanca Seafood

Why We Love It: Founded in 1994 by two brothers who came from a long line of fishermen, Casablanca started on Watson Island and relocated to their current location on the Miami River. Because they own their own fleet...
|400 NW North River Drive, Miami, us

Fresh Florida Fisheries

Why We Love It: Although they’re only a couple of years old, this market says its management collectively has 100 years of experience working with local fishermen and running a fish market. They clean the fish and...
|2238 SW 57 Ave.,, Miami, FL, us

Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market

Why We Love It: Open since 1966, this started as a fish market, processing plant and wholesaler opened by the Garcia brothers, who fled Castro’s Cuba. Today, their sons are now running the Miami River restaurant...
|398 NW North River Drive , Miami, FL, us

Keys Fisheries

Why We Love It: The wholesale fishery, market and restaurant supplies stone crabs and seafood to Whole Foods Markets and Joe’s Stone Crab. They ship local shrimp, lobster tails, stone crab and local fish, plus...
|3501 Gulfview Ave., Marathon, FL, us

La Camaronera Seafood Joint and Fish Market

Shrimp sandwich at La Camaronera
Why We Love It: Cousin to the owners of Garcia’s, David Garcia and La Camaronera tell their family story on a stylish mural in their Flagler St. market and restaurant. Six years ago they expanded, adding tables and...
|1952 West Flagler St., Miami, FL, us

Pop’s Fish Market

Why We Love It: Open since 1957, the current owners, John and Sandra Adeimy, took over 12 years ago and continue their long tradition of running seafood markets. The Adeimys use their own fishermen and divers to...
|131 W. Hillsboro Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL, us

Three Hands Fish

Florida lobster at Three Hands Fish (Photo: Peter Maczek Photography)
Why We Love It: Not all Florida Keys restaurants serve fresh, locally caught seafood – a premise that inspired the three partners to establish Three Hands Fish. Deeply committed to supporting local fishermen and...
|3101 N. Roosevelt Blvd. , Key West, FL, us

Two Bills Seafood

Why We Love It: Two Bills has taken over Captain Mike’s Fresh Fish, which used to be in Fort Lauderdale. The fish are caught fresh from their third-generation fishermen and includes seasonal favorites like stone...
|4501 SW 44 Ave. , Dania Beach, FL, us

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