Royal Fish Market

Our go to fish market when we use to live nearby, and have returned on several occasions since. We always order 1 or 2 10 piece Red Snapper Dinners; delicious! With Fries and one of the best Potato Salads anywhere. The last couple of visits have been a bit disappointing but since it’s been awhile, we’ll be back to give them another shot. The neighborhood is a bit scary, especially for those not use to the area.

I was in the area and wanting fish. I Unilocaled this place. I walked in and it was your typical fish fry store. I noticed almost immediately, however, that the customer service was sorely lacking. To wit, it took a full 2 minutes before the guy who looked me dead in my eyes when I entered to acknowledge my interest in placing an order, notwithstanding the fact that I approached the cash register. I eventually placed an order with him and went next door to use the ATM. When I returned, and stood at the register, that same guy was busy prepping orders. As I stood there patiently waiting a fly began making the rounds on and around a bucket of fish. I noticed the shrimp he picked out for me nearby, barely covered. I was disgusted. No way I’m eating shrimp nor fish coated in fly waste. I walked out — never to return again.

The sands are a must have.

Royal fish market is my favorite fish market again. About 5 years ago the owners changed and the quality went downhill, but 6 months ago I noticed the owners had changed again and so I thought I’d give it another try. I am SO GLAD I did! Their batter mix can be a bit on the salty side sometimes but their friend fish is super crisp on the outside and has a nice succulent/​savory bite to it. You can request steaks or fillets and now that the owners changed back to using fresh fish and home made fries the quality can’t be beat. I also highly recommend their shrimp. As for sides, try their hush puppies… they’re to die for. Also, you also might want to try the macaroni salad. I’m usually not a fan of savory/​sweet foods but it’s nice and light, cooling on the toungue, and has surprise pockets of crunchy goodness with finely diced celery pieces. It’s the perfect contrast for the warm salty fish. If you’re not a fan of sweet, try the potato salad. It’s salty and tangy and very thick. Think almost like mashed potato salad. MMMM… writing this makes me crave Royal Fish…