Pittsford Seafood Market

The Pittsford Seafood Market is mysteriously not in Pittsford, but on Monroe Ave., between Averill and Goodman (across from Acme). They used to have a more swank restaurant, but they've since sold it and it is now a bar called the Angry Duck (I have no idea).

We've been to the PSM many times to buy raw fish to take home and make ourselves. They have the standard shrimp, tilapia, haddock, salmon selections, plus live lobster year-round, and mussels and scallops. Each visit, I was always tempted by the fish fry smells twirling about inside (it sure beats the smell of raw fish that most fish markets have). So this time, we went for it. The prices are very reasonable -- $6 for fish and chips or a salmon burger. You can order by the pound, order something raw and they'll cook it for you however you like. You can order fried chicken (but why?), baked or fried items, or dinners that come with sides. Everything is packed to-go, but there are a few booths and tables to eat inside.

We got the seafood combination dinner for $11, probably the most expensive thing on the menu. However, it was so much food, it easily fed both of us. It had two pieces of haddock, two fried scallops, two butterflied shrimp, two onion rings, some clam strips, and three fried sardines. The batter on the fish and shrimp was amazing-- like the best I've ever had! Very peppery, and well-breaded. And the crinkle cut fries and cole slaw do not disappoint. I saw hushpuppies on a picture on the menu, so I'm going to have to investigate that further.

All in all, I was immensely impressed with the quality, the flavor, the freshness-- not to mention the ambience of a kind of run-down Greek market with various maritime accoutrements tacked up on the wall. Plus they have a decent beer selection (Amstel, Corona, Genny, and the like), with two Greek beers-- all for $2.50 a bottle. We'll certainly be back just for that.

They also carry many traditional Greek products -- definitely the place to go for fresh feta -- as well as Creole seasonings and hot sauces, in the center section "store" part of the market.