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| - One of the best seafood markets in Madison, with competitive prices. The rating is based on available options in the Madison area - this isn't Pike Place or anything.
They have both frozen and fresh seafood with a very nice selection. They carry the standards, like salmon, various whitefish, shrimp, scallops, live and frozen lobster, crab legs, etc., but also have some of the harder to find items like sashimi grade tuna, opa, blue marlin, skate wing, swordfish, prawns, clams, and oysters. I think they're the only place in Madison that carries Laughing Bird shrimp.
Now I can't guarantee that they'll have everything listed there when you go, as they do have somewhat of a rotating inventory based on availability and fishing seasons, but I've always been able to special order something if they didn't have it.
Monday through Saturday, they also have carry out, if you're looking for some fried catfish, or shrimp, or cod, or calamari - that kind of thing - check out their website for a menu: http://www.madseafood.com/Carryout.nxg They also have smoked fish available. There is no seating, pick up only.
There's other seafood-related sundries there too, like marinades, sauces, breading, spices, and sides if you need ideas on preparing the main dish.
The staff is very knowledgeable, and can help you with recipe, cooking, and pairing questions. They'll also skin the fish for you too if you ask.
They have an Old Sauk road location (which I think has some tables if you're looking to eat there) and a satellite in the Willy St. Co-op, but I prefer the Whitney Way store - if only for familiarity's sake.
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