Best Fresh Fish Source in RI?

[schoenfelderp]

Just looking for opinions on the freshest, highest quality fish in RI (aside from catching it oneself).

[KROB]

I agree that McQuades has excellent salmon.
I have no problem buying wild salmon or tuna from the big supermarkets. I think there is adequate turnover
I will not buy farmed salmon.
I always ask for the frozen tuna steaks- they are individually cry-o-vac'd and flash frozen.
The counterperson said that they take the tuna steaks out of the cry-o-vac and after the tuna defrosts, they put them in the case.
I buy them frozen and they go right into the freezer until I need them.
In the small seafood markets, you may have refrigerated fish on ice for 3or 4 days.
how good is that?

[Alica]

Have you gone to Bomsters self serve seafood in Stonington? It is great! I also only buy wild salmon. I especially love the salmon at McQuards because I never find any bones in it!

[Joltingjoey]

I've been enjoying McQuade's hot-smoked salmon for years. Unfortunately, the price has
gotten pretty steep ($15 per lb), but they often run specials at $13).

Trader Joe's frozen wild salmon is very good, and a few dollars cheaper than just about anywhere else.

[rosieg]

Aquidneck Lobster Company, end of Bowen's Wharf in Newport. Wonderful fish and shellfish.

[sarabean]

this might be hard for people to believe but after years of fruitless frustrating searches, i discovered that the seafood dept at my local dave's marketplace (cumberland) was by far the best i've found in northern ri. of course, you have to shop smart but i feel that's true of any place. the fish is always fresh and high quality and the prices are on point. give them a try, the EG store is amazing too.

[Frank Terranova]

Went to Galilee just to goof around at the seafood places. One big time place had Cod which was slacked out.But I do have to agree as much as I keep away from supermarkets Seafood Sections, Daves has it great. Most are wild caught and worth the price. If I want fish I usually go catch it myself but in the winter forget it. I go to the Daves in EG even people from Narragansett I met in line come all the way up to EG for fish

[Alica]

I agree also with Dave's. I get seafood often at the Wickford Dave's. I feel they have a better selection than Gardner's Wharf. Mcquade's in Westerly also has nice seafood.They have the nicest salmon I have found anywhere, even better than Whole Foods.

[kmetzaholic]

R&D Seafood in North Woonsocket does a fine job. Recently re-opened after a fire last winter, they have a good selection and great customer service...

http://rdseafood.com/index.htm

[Alica]

Near Westerly, just over the border in Pawcatuck CT is Seawell. Most of their fish is caught right in Stonington, CT.

[ezra9876]

I would second the recommendation for Gardner's Wharf.

[im hungry]

in Bristol theres a few great places,Nicks on wood st.,fish,lobster,etc.super fresh and really nice people.Andredes catch,also on wood street is the shellfish spot,clams,of all sizes,oysters,at least 2 locals,lobsters,etc..Quitos,has a small market in thier restaurant,and great food too,the fish and chip special is great to go.Blount in Warren is pretty great too,they own thier own boats,its fresh!!

[FjmArch]

I have always found Gardner's Wharf to be an excellent seafood source. They have locations in Wickford and Warwick. http://www.gardnerswharfseafood.com/