Open Sea Fish Market

Open Sea Fish Market is a neighborhood seafood counter in Dorchester that sells the day’s catch by the pound or cooks it to order. It describes itself as the first Cape Verdean-owned fish market in the Boston area, and it draws on a Cape Verdean tradition of fishing and caring for community. Professional fishermen supply the counter, which stocks fish and shellfish such as tuna, salmon, grouper, swordfish and lobster tails, sourced responsibly and sold fresh daily.

Customers who would rather not cook at home can have the kitchen fry, grill or steam their choice from the counter, turning a seafood purchase into a ready meal that same night. The market promises premium-quality fish and seafood that is always fresh, and reviewers mention very fresh fish and good customer service. Its tagline, “From the docks, to Dorchester,” sums up the direct path from the fishermen to the counter.

What to Know

• Orders can be placed online for pickup.
• Local delivery is available.
• The market is listed with Upham’s Corner Main Street.