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Giovanni’s Fish Market & Gallery is the standout of our Seafood Market Review, thanks to their overflowing inventory, generous weekly specials and impressive community interconnectedness. Based in Morro Bay, California (smack dab between San Jose and L.A.), family-owned Giovanni‘s Fish Market & Gallery processes a huge variety of fresh fish (and sushi-grade fish) and shellfish everyday. They ship overnight to ensure freshness, and for residents of California, shipping is only $10 no matter where in the state you live. Giovanni’s Fish Market & Gallery has been in business since the 1960s and continues to please with each passing year.

Standout Features

• Huge inventory
• Fabulous weekly specials
• Discount codes and coupons
• Money back guarantee
• Accepts credit cards and PayPal
• Facebook, Twitter and blogs

Inventory:

The most memorable aspect of Giovanni’s Fish Market & Gallery is without question their huge inventory. Giovanni’s sells almost every type of seafood under the sun, and meets nearly every inventory slot on our matrix (except for beef). It’s easy to overlook their lack of filet mignon when you see their vast selection of seafood. Giovanni’s also has a nice selection of in-house smoked seafood and carefully selected sauces and spices to help bring out the flavor of your purchase.

Their fresh fish and shellfish are highly-lauded. In their fresh fish section you will find King Salmon, Rockfish, sushi-grade Ahi Tuna, Snapper, Sole, Mahi Mahi, Monkfish, Opah, Sablefish, Thresher Shark, Trout, Sea Bass, Louvar and more. For those looking for frozen fish fillets, Giovanni’s got it. Their frozen fish offerings include Alaskan Cod, Halibut, whole Albacore, Tilapia, Swordfish and Haddock.

Their fresh shellfish section has many impressive items: Fresh Wild Spot Prawns (live), Oysters live in the shell, Kumamoto Oysters, live Manilla clams, black live Mussels, California Estate Osetra Caviar, California Spiny Lobsters and live Maine lobsters. Their fresh frozen offerings include King Crab, Calamari (squid tubes and tentacles), whole Octopus, Scalon steaks, Mexican White Jumbo Prawns, Bay Scallops, Soft Shell Blue Crab and Rock Crab Claws,

For fans of Abalone (small to large-sized snails), this is the place. Giovanni’s sells live Abalone “California Red” snails, fresh Abalone steaks and Abalone “skirts” (the trim of the shellfish). Also, Giovanni’s Fish Market & Gallery sells wine, cooking utensils, grilling planks and a myriad array of sauces and marinades.

Extras:

If you’re on the hunt for some of their favorite in-house recipes or simply recipes recommended by this legendary seafood merchant, you won’t be disappointed. In their Fish Recipes section you will find a nice collection. Their Abalone Clam Chowder and famous fish tacos recipes look divine. For those new to cooking seafood, preparation tips are included with every order (and on their site).

Other extras: Giovanni’s offers gift certificates, a great option if you’re not quite sure which type of fresh fish to buy. They begin at $10.00, and cost an extra $0.50 for the handling/printing fee. Custom coupon codes can also be sent to your recipient’s mailbox instead for speedier delivery. Discount codes, as well as weekly specials, are also available for non-gift certificate customers (discount codes are frequently released to the public via their Facebook page).