E & C Fish Market & Seafood

Seafood markets keep neighborhoods honest. E & C Fish Market & Seafood fits that mold on Broadway, where the sidewalk scent of salt and ice lingers longer than the traffic fumes. It’s the kind of spot that doesn’t bother with gimmicks—just a straight counter between the catch and the customer.

You’ll find it at 1551 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221, wedged between the bodegas and the laundromats that give the block its rhythm. The selection moves with the tides, so what’s fresh depends on what the boats brought in that morning. Filleting, shucking, and portioning happen on the spot, which means the order you place at the counter might still be glistening when it lands in your bag.

Directions are simple—map here. If the line’s long, it’s usually because someone’s haggling over the last tray of littlenecks or debating whether the fluke’s worth the price. Call (347) 221-1574 to check what’s in before you walk over—no one likes a wasted trip when the skate’s sold out.