Capital Seafood-Market — Restaurant in Raleigh

A Southern Seafood Delight

Stepping into the fish market, I was immediately struck by how pristine it was—easily the cleanest fish market I had ever visited. Coming from New York City, I had seen my fair share, but this place was different. There was no overpowering fishy smell, just the crisp scent of fresh seafood displayed neatly on beds of ice. The fish looked as fresh as they come their eyes clear and bright, a telltale sign of quality.

I had found this spot online while searching for a good fried fish place, and my craving for Southern seafood had only grown stronger since leaving Lynchburg, Virginia. My mouth watered as I scanned the menu, ultimately deciding on the combination plate: grouper, catfish, and scallops. I could already imagine the crispy, golden-brown perfection.

There was just one small hitch they didn’t start frying fish until 10:30 AM. I hadn’t expected the wait, but I told myself it would be worth it. And I was right. When my plate finally arrived, the aroma alone made the anticipation worthwhile. The first bite confirmed it perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. It was everything I had hoped for and more.

This hidden gem had delivered on all fronts cleanliness, freshness, and, most importantly, flavor. Next time, I’d be ready for the wait, because some things are...

I have been to this seafood market a couple of times and found the fish fresh and market value. I had considered making it my go to fish market because my family eats fish several times a week. On my last visit two of the fish I “purchased” were not in my package when I unwrapped it at home. It was too late to return to the market so I went the next day after work. The person who waited on me acknowledged that he waited on me and remembered me. The cashier ( who I suppose is a manager) requested a receipt which I did not have. The receipt however gives total cost and does not detail every fish purchased. It was bundled.

She basically told me that I was probably lying because there was no fish left over at the end of the day. The store was crowded and I did not want to make a scene. I was embarrassed to be treated in such away over two fish. (And smaller cheaper fish at that.) Who scams a fish market. … mind you I am in my sixties and one would think I’d have a little credibility as a senior citizen.

If you purchase fish at Capital Fish Market count your fish and monitor when they clean them. Recheck your fish before you leave bc if they make an error and you pay for it they will not rectify it. It’s your word against theirs. This businesses philosophy is The customer is “NOT”...

I am a frequent customer of Capital Seafood. I am a foodie who likes to cook with good fresh local ingredients. A trip to the fish store and then to the State Farmers' Market is perfectly convenient. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the prices are excellent. If you ask, you can find out whether or not the shrimp are local or have been frozen (and mostly they aren't--it is easy to tell the difference when cooked) and they have been uniformly delicious and fresh. (Compare prices with Whole Foods or the small fish stand at the Farmers Market!) The guys there are friendly and they actually remember what I like, and will even point out things. My new favorite is ocean perch, a small plain looking fish that has a nice lobstery taste and is really cheap! What's not to love? Yes, it does smell a little fishy. This is not a fancy store; there's no decoration to speak of and everything is pretty plain. But this is the...