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The name might sound familiar and that’s because it’s a massive fish market in New York — the second largest in the world behind Tokyo’s Toyosu market. Fulton offers online sales, in addition to selling wholesale straight from the docks to some of the largest purveyors and restaurant groups in the world. That means that you’ll have access to one of the largest selections of fresh fish and seafood anywhere.

At Fulton Fish Market, you order fish by the piece, box or a curated bundle. Different species like fresh tuna, wild snapper and cod are available in different counts, and you’ll generally save more per pound if you order in bundles. Shipping cost depends on where you live and what you order. Orders of frozen fish over $125 ship for free ($20 otherwise) while fresh/live fish cost more depending on how far from New York you live.

Who is it for:

For sheer variety, it doesn’t get much better than Fulton. You can buy almost any variety of fish from wild and farmed salmon to fresh swordfish, halibut, trout and a few harder-to-find species. Fulton also has a wide selection of shellfish, including Atlantic and Pacific oysters, lobsters, scallops, crab meat, soft shell crabs, mussels and clams. That’s not all: You can add tasty H. Forman & Son smoked salmon or tins of paddlefish caviar to your order.

You can also subscribe and Fulton will send a monthly, bimonthly or weekly curated box of fish starting at $125 per month for four six-ounce portions, but ordering a la carte is the best value.

Who should avoid it:

Those on the West Coast may be better off ordering from a fish market based there due to shipping logistics.

What I like:

Sizzlefish might have a slightly smaller inventory than Fulton, but not by much. This online seafood vendor still stocks all the hits, including wild salmon, sea bass, halibut, trout, rockfish, and tuna. Everything I tried in a heaping delivery tasted as fresh as any flash-frozen fish I’ve had. There’s also a small selection of meats including filet mignon, ribeyes and ground beef.

Who is it for:

A simple and reliable subscription service featuring mostly wild-caught species of salmon, whitefish, tuna and shellfish. Sizzlefish is worth it if you subscribe or buy in bulk, where portions of fish can be had for as little as $7.

Who should avoid it:

One thing to note about SizzleFish is its higher prices, especially if you buy in small amounts. I couldn’t find a single portion of salmon for less than $14, for instance. It’s far more affordable if you order in bulk, like this 14-pack of farm-raised salmon filets for $110 (less than $8 each). Buying in bulk or signing up for a subscription is the best way to shop on SizzleFish and avoid busting your budget.

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Rastelli’s began as a small butcher shop in 1976, serving its small New Jersey community. The family-owned shop made a name selling some of the best meat possible, but more recently, Rastelli has entered the seafood game, and its catch is as fresh as any on the list. You can score fish-fan favorites like wild tuna, Faroe Island salmon, shrimp, lobster and Icelandic cod. It may not have as big a selection as some others we reviewed, but the beauty of Rastelli’s — beyond supporting a small business and not having to leave the house — is ordering your seafood, beef, chicken and pork all in one place.

Seafood from Rastelli’s can be ordered in semi-bulk, like eight filets of cod, for instance. You can shop à la carte for fish, shrimp and meats, and prices are reasonable, though not the cheapest on our list. Shipping is free on all subscription boxes.

Who is it for:

Rastelli’s offers a good selection of both seafood and beef, chicken and pork, making it a good option for those looking to have non-seafood meat delivered alongside their fish.

Who should avoid it:

Rastelli’s only has basic seafood options to choose from – salmon, halibut, seabass, shrimp, cod and mahi mahi — so it’s not a good pick for those seeking a wide variety. There is also no curated seafood-only subscription, though you can build a custom box with just fish you want.

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As the name implies, this company specializes in tasty crustaceans and ships them live and direct from the cold waters of Maine, the lobster capital of the US. They sell only hard-shelled lobsters, including live Maine lobsters that are considered to be the best. You might be able to find cheaper lobsters in your supermarket, but LobsterAnywhere promises the absolute best in quality. Because of market fluctuation, LobsterAnywhere’s prices also fluctuate but are generally competitive.

There are other offerings available like shrimp and scallops, but Maine lobster is definitely the main draw here. You can order whole, live lobsters, as well as lobster tails (frozen and in the shell) and cooked lobster meat (shelled) by the pound. This is not a subscription, so you order exactly what you want, and it ships in roughly two days.

Who is it for:

Lobster lovers who don’t mind shelling out (sorry) for the good stuff. There are also surf and turf packages as well as lobster chowder, bisque and other lobster-centric prepared foods.

Who should avoid it:

This lobster delivery service is pricey, so budget buyers should avoid. It’s best for ordering lobster, so look elsewhere if you seek other varieties of fish.

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Vital Choice may sound more like a vitamin brand than a seafood market, but that could be by design. The online market sells shoals of fresh seafood, shellfish, canned seafood and more eats from under the sea, but also has a massive section dedicated to seafood-derived health products and supplements like omega-3s, fish oils and immune boosters.

Vital Choice operates like most other online retailers, allowing you to build a cart and place a one-time order of any of its seafood products. You can order a single portion of some fish varieties, but many have a six-portion minimum. You can join the Celebrations Passport for $20 per year to get free shipping on eligible items.

Who is it for:

Wild salmon lovers. Check out the supplements, but the real star of the show remains the sprawling selection of wild sockeye salmon in addition to halibut, sea bass, crab, shrimp, scallops and much more. Vital Choice puts an emphasis on wild and sustainably caught seafood where possible, claiming that it limits most of its offerings to fish and shellfish from fisheries that are either certified sustainable or considered sustainable by experts.

There’s also a monthly seafood subscription option with several boxes to choose from. One option is the Wild Salmon Box which features 10-14 servings of salmon for $140 per month. 

Who should avoid it:

Vital Box’s website could probably use an update, and some sections aren’t the most intuitive, but there are lots of great options for sustainable seafood and other seafood products, so it’s worth a few broken links and extra clicks to get where you’re going.

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Americans really eat a handful of types of fish at home, according to Sea to Table’s Sean Dimin, and one of his aims is to introduce folks to great catches like Atlantic skate, redfish or Dover sole. Sea to Table’s fish all come from US wild domestic fisheries and are caught, landed and processed in the US. To prove it, each pack of fish has a traceability label so you know exactly what you’re getting and where it came from, down to the actual fishing vessel that landed it.

How it works: You can choose from boxes that feature a variety of serving sizes, from two to 16, from sustainable fisheries including Maine redfish, scallops and skate, starting at just $17. Choose either a one-time order or a (slightly cheaper) subscription to be delivered every four, six or eight weeks. Everything ships FedEx ground, fresh-frozen and packed with dry ice in recycled denim packaging.

Who is it for:

Adventurous seafood eaters looking for selection. Those looking to have quality fish and seafood delivered regularly.

Who should avoid it:

Sea to Table is subscription only so those looking for a one-time order should look elsewhere.

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Riviera Seafood Club ships fresh or flash-frozen Pacific fish to all 50 states and Washington D.C. Most of it is sashimi-grade, meaning you can slice and eat — no cooking necessary. It’s also very reasonably priced. To avoid shipping charges, you’ll have to get your cart over a certain dollar amount between $125 and $175, depending on where you live.

Who is it for:

If you’re looking for a really special piece of tuna belly, hamachi or yellowtail to sear quickly on the grill or serve sashimi-style, I would direct your attention to this family-owned online seafood purveyor based out of Los Angeles. The Ito family procures some of the best high-end sushi-grade fish, along with some more common catches like salmon, bluefin tuna and prawns. I had a filet of fresh bluefin tuna delivered, and it was an immaculately fresh piece of fish with gorgeous marbling and rich flavor.

Who should avoid it:

This fish is premium and won’t fit most people’s budget as an ongoing source for seafood.

What I like: 

As you might have gathered from the name, this company specializes in fresh wild-caught seafood, including wild salmon. It is generally thought to be both healthier and more sustainable than farmed fish, and company founder and Alaska native Arron Kallenberg has set his sights on helping American consumers gain access to good, fresh fish. All the fish is caught either in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest with a commitment to sustainability and transparency.

Who is it for:

Those seeking a salmon subscription. The company bills itself as a share more than a traditional retailer or marketplace and offers a monthly subscription. You can choose from salmon-only boxes, whitefish boxes or a combo, and the monthly shipments of fish (frozen at “peak freshness”) start at $145 per month for 12 six-ounce portions. You can skip months, pause your membership or choose to get shipments less frequently with 1.5-month or 2-month shipments anytime at no extra charge.

Who should avoid it:

There aren’t a ton of options. If you’re looking to hook more than salmon, one of the other vendors on this list would be better.