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Seven Seas Fish Market
Category: Food Specialty Food Seafood Markets Seafood Markets [Edit]
2328 W 4th AveVancouver, BC V6K 1P1
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
(604) 732-8608
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
10 reviews for Seven Seas Fish Market
10 reviews in English
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Review from J N.
Vancouver, BC
4/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
I didn't bother reading the reviews before I visited here yesterday.
The place was nearly empty on a bustling Saturday.
The lady I had was quite helpful and I purchased mussels and prawns for the most difficult dish I was ever going to make (I hope): paella.
My prawns were pre-frozen and were definitely not that great, but it was my fault for going that route. At $14.95 a pound I was not impressed. De-veining them was gross, too, and I couldn't help but think about all of the times that I had been to restaurants where they just forgot to "de-vein."
The mussels were actually fantastic at $5.95 a pound, but I did not consider the de-bearding, de-spotting re-scrubbing process. Yes, I'm a newb. That's what I get for pretending to know a thing or two. It was so gruelling, but it was done, and I only had one "fishy" tasting one--far fewer than what I would have found in a restaurant
***Note-do not buy these unless you have a new nail brush at home on hand for scrubbing (and I'm not even thinking about the fingernail damage afterwards, either).***
Next time, I'd also go for the tilapia, but it seemed quite pricey at $14.95 a pound, the same price as the prawns. I'm sure it would have tasted much better, in the paella however. Tilapia is the bargain fish of Florida (perhaps like sole is here) so I was not in the mood for splurging on what I deem to be a mediocre fish.
Overall, I was satisfied with this place, as it seems to me that all fish places in the city are spendy, because, well, they can be.Listed in: Fish no more!, Homeward Bound
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Review from Kay L.
Vancouver, BC
1/3/2012
When we first moved here a year ago we were really excited to have a seafood monger so close. Like a previous reviewer wrote earlier, it was our go to place when we didn't want to go to GI. I purchased salmon there multiple times during the year, never had a problem. Yesterday I went in to do my usual salmon purchase- when I got home and opened the bag up to prepare for dinner- WOW!! The stench that came off the fillets was hardly unnoticeable!! I literally gagged. I will be returning the $17 worth of fish I bought today. I realize I purchased fish after the holiday break- obviously they are selling old fish.
My husband purchased two lobsters there two months ago and when he got home he quickly saw that one lobster was dead. He immediately returned it. One strange/sketchy experience he witnessed while waiting for service- a worker was boiling all the dead lobsters. My husband brought it to their attention that that wasn't safe for humans to consume and the worker seemed clueless as to the health risks of boiling and then preparing something (???) with dead lobsters.
Two gross experiences in a row equals our business lost from them. I will go to Whole Foods or GI before we'd ever return here. -
Review from Betty L.
9/2/2011
Seven Seas Fish Market is a good alternative to seafood stores in Granville Island (don't have to battle the traffic) and Safeway across the street (only have seafood in name.......hardly any choices). They offer an array of seafood and the staff are pretty friendly and knowledgeable.
However I had a problem with one of their store policy though. I wanted to steam lobster Chinese style (so cut into pieces and in a wok). When I asked one of the clerk to butcher/clean it up for me, he told me their store policy prohibit them from doing that. Yet they can do that for a crab. Why the double standard??? I told him I don't have a big strong knife at home to do nor do I have the skills. If I have 11 fingers, I wouldn't mind because if I cut one off, I still have 10. Besides meat stores and other fish stores take care of the whole process for the customer.
Well........another clerk sensed my frustation and took care of the lobster problem for me. Kudos to her for taking that extra step!! I was really thankful. Don't want to get into a nasty battle with my lobster dinner!! -
Review from Stacey H.
Vancouver, BC
1/13/2012
I've never purchased product from this store before as Granville Island is closer to me but I decided to try it as I had bought an online coupon for it so I could make a special New Years Eve dinner. The product I bought was delicious but I will never go back due to the less than stellar customer service.
The coupon provider's website was down so they were not going to take the coupon I bought for myself and the one I bought for my mom as a gift. My mom was with me to buy her own seafood and legitimately had her own gifted coupon. They were only going to let us use one coupon because with the computer issues the only information they had on a printout was that I had bought both and I was not allowed redeem both on the same day. The other issue was that the coupons where expiring that day so I didn't have the option to come back another day when the coupon provider's website was working properly. It was a frustrating situation for everybody.
Instead of being helpful and gracious my server was curt, condescending and unhelpful. At one point another server who was not even part of the transaction butted in and in a snide voice informed me that we had had several weeks to use the coupon, implying that it was our fault for the whole situation. As a customer with a coupon an establishment has provided for my use I would expect the same courtesy and ease using the coupon the first day it was issued as the last day it was valid. That comment really tipped me over the edge. I was ready to walk out and complain to the coupon company when our original server informed me they would honour both coupons after all. While I was grateful for their decision it was conveyed in such a snarky tone any good feelings I might have felt were gone.
I know coupons are given out in hopes of bringing in new customers but no amount of money discounted will compensate for poor customer service. Sadly their coupon backfired as my mom and I will never return nor will we recommend the store to anybody. -
Review from Kristen M.
Vancouver, BC
6/8/2011
I brought in a couple ling cod I had recently caught, Chris was very helpful on the phone and when i came in to get them filetted. He phoned after 30 mintues to let me know they were ready for pick up! They did a great job cutting up my fish, ($3 per lb) will definitely be back if I'm lucky enough to catch another fish!
Tip: cut off the fish's heads before bringing them in, i could have saved $18 if I had done that. -
Review from He and She I.
8/22/2011
Staff was very helpful during our stay in Vancouver. We had shrimp and mussels one night, crab and clams one night, and clam chowder one night, with beef from the shop next door. We followed staff recommendations on care off the shellfish and cooking tips, and had several lovely meals.
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Review from Luisa D.
5/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I rarely go in here as I usually head to Granville Island when I need fish. Today I was in the hood and we wanted wild salmon. The selection was less than I was expecting and the pricing wasn't bad. They had cute salmon burgers for $2.50 each that looked pretty good. I got a nice side of salmon for $25 that should feed 5 of us so that seems decent. Sure beats the fish selection across the road at Safeway at least!
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Review from Chloë E.
Vancouver, BC
11/21/2008 1 photo
The fish here is beautifully fresh and nicely displayed. If you're boycotting the grocery chains, this fishmonger nicely rounds out the other independent stores next door which include a butcher, baker, and green grocer.
When we ambled in here one Saturday afternoon looking for some tuna, we found it a little difficult to get service. There weren't many customers but our questions were met with short answers. Then when we asked about holiday hours, we were told they were on the door. They were: but on a small piece of paper and tricky to spot. We felt like we'd insulted the clerk by asking her about them.
We ended up buying our tuna down at Granville Island. The tuna here looked fresher, though. Next time I expect we will buy out tuna and other fresh fish here, but we'll be sure to wear our armor against the icy looks from staff. -
Review from Nadine N.
Vancouver, BC
8/23/2008
This market is one of the things I miss most about living in Kits. If you like seafood, you'll love Seven Seas! The employees are really knowledgeable about seafood, since this is what they do. As a wholesale seafood distribution and fish processing company, they have a fantastic selection of fresh (and frozen) fish and shellfish. Make sure to try some of their Indian Candy while you are there.
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Review from Maria L.
Vancouver, BC
4/18/2010
I live in Kits and started going back to Seven Seas (7 Seas Vancouver) after going to T&T Market to buy my seafood (I usually try to time that trip to Gas/Chinatown for when I'm at Costco downtown as the shop is only a couple of blocks away). Although the prices were right, I didn't like the curt service, or how T&T sold and wrapped the fish. So I started going to 7 Seas in my neighborhood. I have now been back several times on Sundays and there is this total cow of a woman who works behind the counter. She threw my lovely fish pieces into a plastic bag all mangled up and was a bit short with my when I asked her how she prefers to prepare the fish. She doesn't know much how to prepare fish and has no manners whatsoever. During the week, the service seems to be better and the staff take the time to wrap the fish in brown wax paper nicely. I pay extra not only for the convenience but also good service and fish that is sold with a little TLC. Don't go there on Sundays --- the Fish Nazi may be working behind the counter. It's T&T service for sky-high west side prices, why bother?
