Reel Deal Seafood

There's a not-quite-so-new anymore fish market on the south side of Saint Augustine... and it's magnificent! Well, I should say it is small but it is might. Previously I had sworn my allegiance to an excellent fish market north a spell from Reel Deal, that had amazing local shrimp. When I asked about where the Mahi was from, without hesitation--or remorse or regret--they shared the country in South America where it was caught. That experience made me think local Mahi may have been a vestige of the past. But no! Reel Deal has the real deal! Locally caught mahi and it was just some of the best mahi I've ever had. To be fair, I was on vacation, and it's been proven that food tastes better on vacation. Still. Wow. And the shrimp? Just as good as the other place. The fellow was even happy to devein a pound and a half of them for us on the spot... by hand! Well, he had a tool, but still. Plus there is more. The oysters looked great, and there was a snapper that I snapped a picture of because its eye was just so damn clear. I think this is all to say that the bar for fish markets in St. Augustine is high, and this place may have gone and raised it up a notch. If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to pop in and grab some shrimp. Again... some of the best shrimp I've had in my life. These are words that I do not use lightly. Locally sourced. Never frozen. Just dynamite stuff.

Trigger fish and crab paddy bought and took home breaded it fried up it and it made a great sandwich it was fantastic service and the deco is awesome thank you

Great addition to the area. We wish them all the best! We bought golden tile and were very impressed. The young man helping us was very helpful. Since we are from Maine we wanted something different. Will def. Go back!

Fresh, fresh fish and seafood. Enjoy it every day.Great selections along with the knowledge of the staff on how to prepare certain items.

Beautiful shrimp (3 kinds), scallops, etc.Staff is very helpful.Store is small, but has dips, etc., also.Very clean.

Great fresh seafood, knowledgable staff, friendly staff, and I get notifications of what's in stock fresh each day. Highly recommend this seafood shop for all your seafood needs.

Today was my fourth visit and each time has been for sushi dinners at home. Selection and quality has been exceptional every time including tuna, salmon, trigger, sea bass, and tonight's wahoo!

So excited to have a Fish market so close to us when we are on vacation. We got out of our truck and there was a horrific dead fish smell as we got out and walked up. Definitely, not what you want to smell when getting ready to purchase food to eat. Never went inside. We decided to go back to our truck and find another shop.

Absolutely the best and freshest seafood you can purchase in Saint Augustine. Mitch is an expert on various seafood. Their flavor, texture, and where they're caught is his expertise. You won't find a better seafood market or fresh seafood in the area. I must if you are in Crescent Beach.