Fulton Fish Market Cooperative is a bustling seafood market located in the Bronx, New York, well-known for its extraordinary selection and freshness. Open early, often before dawn, it attracts seafood lovers willing to navigate its lively atmosphere, which includes extensive forklift traffic and busy vendors. Customers, like Nick Wang and Steve Mannino, praise the top-quality seafood, emphasizing that the journey—albeit at an early hour—is undoubtedly worth it. The market buzzes with the energy of regulars and new shoppers alike, creating an intense and engaging environment. Alicja highlights the necessity of comfortable, closed-toe shoes as shoppers traverse the sometimes slippery grounds filled with fish water. However, it’s essential to be prepared: Jonathan Garcia notes that the market operates primarily on a wholesale basis, with specific purchasing requirements. For those who enjoy hands-on experiences, bringing gloves or wipes is recommended, adding to the charm of the market. Overall, Fulton Fish Market Cooperative stands out for those who truly appreciate fresh seafood and the thrill of a bustling market environment. Whether you're a vendor or a first-time shopper, this destination promises an immersive experience filled with flavors and stories waiting to be explored.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
Offers delivery
Has in-store shopping
Amenities
Has toilet
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Payments
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Parking
On-site parking
Paid parking lot
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Reviews For Fulton Fish Market Cooperative
Nick Wang
May 31,2025
Very fresh seafood well worth the 2am trip to Bronx. Just prepare for slightly bumpy road / road construction nearby. This is a busy wholesale market with lots of fork truck traffic. Big cooler / bag cash for best deal.
Tony Yu
May 9,2025
Great selection of seafood and many friendly people working there. Be careful walking around with many fork lifts speeding around constantly.
Steve mannino
Mar 23,2025
Great place to get super fresh fish
Alicja
Mar 18,2025
It was a fun experience with a very intense vibe. As a regular shopper, it will cost 7 per vehicle and you can turn onto Food Center Drive to access parking. It’s quite busy before closing if you go at 6 am because everyone is closing down their shops. Forklifts drive quite fast and recklessly so it is required to wear closed toed shoes. I recommend wearing thicker shoes that you don’t mind getting wet because there are frequently fish water puddles. They usually either sell in cases usually or for a certain amount of pounds (i.e. lbs of scallops, 10 lbs of cod).
Jonathan Garcia
Mar 8,2025
Wholesale only. Only vendors with ice tables will sell per pound, but usually at a minimum. Anything in boxes is bulk. Come caffeinated, but don't expect much explanation. Bring wipes for hands or gloves since you should be hands on with the fish!
Dallas Plummer
Feb 26,2025
This place is right across the water from Rikers Island and is in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. You pay 7.00 to get in for parking and there is lots of it. Things to watch out for: The fish market is just that. A busy place that's open Monday through Friday from 1am to 7am. Trucks must be unloaded and fish is being bought and sold. Walk only on the pedestrian paths because there are forklifts going in and out of the market to trucks being unloaded. Be alert and aware of your surroundings because of all the forklifts zooming by. Total nonsense of rude people. I talked to 5 seafood wholesalers and they treated me very very well. If I took a photo of the name of the company and posted it, it's because I recommend them. There is a fish that I saw that I am a new fan of but I wont mention it. I dont want the price to go up. Go see my guy Josh at Caleb Haley at Unit 110 where they have everything and he patiently explained how the fish market works. I'll never buy seafood from Whole Foods again. Real talk.
Deangelo Woodside
Feb 23,2025
As far as delivery because that is my reason for my visits it's a Nice place and the employees are very cool and down to earth I love going there other than the traffic its no problem
Georgios Petrakis
Feb 17,2025
There is nothing better to eat than a fresh fish. FFMC is where you go to get it! It's the right place to get one big fish to feed 5-25 people, a bag of Oysters or even a box of shrimp. I m opening a restaurant soon in ridgewood NJ and 75% of my decision is based on the fact that I have access FFMC. A big thank you to all of those hard working people that provide this service to our community. THANK YOU fish vendors, sales men, guys on the forklifts and all the fishermen!
Reviews For Fulton Fish Market Cooperative