Soft Shell Crabs: What are they & what do you do with them?
Spring to early summer is when soft shell crabs make their grand appearance. If you have had the pleasure of eating soft-shell crab, you understand that it tastes just as fabulous as a hard-shell crab, without the tedious work of cracking open the thick shell and...
Shad Roe: What is it?
The arrival of shad roe is our reminder that tulips and longer days are right around the corner. It is a delicacy that is found on the east coast just as soon as the weather starts to turn for the better. The season can be anywhere from February to May, depending upon...
John Dory: Everything you need to know
John Dory is often considered one of the ugliest fish in the world, with absolutely no relatives that we know of. It is an extremely thin, flat bodied, greyish-green fish, with an oval shape. It has 10 spines that run the length of the top of its body and has a...
Wester Ross Salmon
Here at Harbor Fish, we carry an excellent variety of salmon products. This week we are highlighting Wester Ross Fisheries. As we approach Easter, everyone is looking for the perfect dish that will wow their guests at the Easter party. Traditionally, ham is, and has...
Day Boat Scallops
In shore Maine scallop season is coming to an end, so we figured we would shed some light on these sweet, jewels of the sea. Scallops are far more resourceful than one may think. Firstly, did you know that they have the ability to swim? Youtube it, it’s adorable! The...
Buying Fish 101
In an ideal world, you would always trust what the tag says when purchasing seafood. Unfortunately, consumers have every right to be skeptical. Some fish markets operate unethically, trying to pass off lower quality, or older fish, asa freshly caught product. Here at...
The Granddaddy of ’em All
"Harbor Fish is the granddaddy of all best New England seafood markets." Thanks, NewEngland.com! We're proud of what we do, and proud to do it in Maine. Click to read: NewEngland.com 10 Best New England Seafood Markets
Welcome to the new HarborFish.com!
Are you as excited as we are?! We think this new site represents who we are, and imparts the feeling of walking through our door on Custom House Wharf. Best of all, you can order live lobster to be shipped right in our online store. We know, you're...
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