SeafoodByNet is based in Woodstock, IL, but that doesn’t prevent them from offering their customers one of the biggest Fresh Fish selections found anywhere online. SeafoodByNet also aims to be an “all-inclusive” meat and seafood proprietor by selling high-quality cuts of beef in their Butcher Shop area. From their recipes, custom designed packages, to their low prices on shipping, SeafoodByNet easily won a slot among our top-rated seafood market review sites.
Standout Features
- Enormous Fresh Fish selection
- $19.99 flat rate shipping on all orders (2lb minimum on fresh orders)
- Daily Deal page
We can’t be 100% sure, but SeafoodByNet could very well sell the largest selection of Fresh Fish online. Some of their Fresh Fish varieties include Arctic Char, Blue Marlin, Haddock, Opah, Shark, Ruby Trout, Swordfish, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Monkfish, Corvina, Flounder, Grouper, Catfish, Atlantic Salmon, Smelt, Sturgeon, Wahoo (Ono), Walleye Whitefish and Tilapia. They also sell frozen Alaskan Salmon, frozen Turbot, frozen Yellow Lake Perch and frozen Icelandic Haddock.
SeafoodByNet’s inventory is sure to please every type of palette among seafood lovers. Their Shellfish selection includes Clams On Half Shell, Conch Meat (sliced), Alaskan King Crab, Dungeness Crabs, Jumbo Soft Shell Crab, Opilio Alaskan Snow Crab Leg Clusters, North Australian Lobster Tails, West Australian Lobster Tails, Maine Lobster Tails, South African Lobster Tails, Oysters On The Half Shell, Freshwater Prawns and Gulf Shrimp.
SeafoodByNet also sells beautiful cuts of Certified Angus Beef in “The Butcher Shop” category. Filet Mignon, New York Strips, Porterhouse, Prime Rib, T-Bones and Veal Loin Chops are among their offerings. Stocks can also be purchased on their site. Beef, Chicken and Clam bases are available for soups, stews and sauces.
SeafoodByNet has published a large variety of recipes on their site. Their Recipes section is categorized by type of seafood, and is quite overflowing. Some of their exciting recipes include Lobster Medallions with Chervil and Asparagus, Turbot and Crab Salad (Louis-style), Soft-shell Crabs in Two Blankets and Oyster Stuffing For Thanksgiving Turkey.
Gift certificates and gift packages are also available on SeafoodByNet. Best-seller gift packages include their “Steak and Lobster Combination #1” (two 8oz West Australian Lobster Tails and two 8oz cuts of Filet Mignon) and their “Seafood Sampler” (1lb of Jumbo Sea Scallops and two portions of each of the following: Rainbow Trout, Salmon, Swordfish, Icelandic cod, Halibut, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Tuna and Red Snapper.) Enough for 20 meals!
In “The Daily Deal” section, SeafoodByNet offers its customers a plentiful list of current specials. Specials of course vary day-by-day, but a taste of what some of their seafood specials include are a 6oz frozen Maine Lobster Tail for $15.95, 10 Jumbo Sea Scallops (flash frozen) for $19.95 and Fresh Swordfish Loin for $18.95/lb. Be sure to sign-up for the SeafoodByNet email newsletter, which contains further info on deals to be had within their site.
If you’re looking for the least expensive shipping around for online seafood, SeafoodByNet is without question in the running for that title. They charge a flat rate of only $19.99 for all orders in the Continental USA, no matter how big or how little the order (though you'll have to make specific inquiries for shipments to Alaska and Hawaii). Orders placed Monday - Wednesday are shipped within 48 hours. Orders received Thursday - Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
SeafoodByNet’s middle-of-America location doesn’t hurt its inventory one bit. From offering one of the biggest Fresh Fish selections available anywhere online and offering a large variety of Lobsters from around the world to their fantastically low flat-rates on shipping, SeafoodByNet is without question deserving of its high-rating and has garnered a place in our Seafood Market Review.
