Free Range Fish & Lobster

Always fresh fish, caught that day. They don’t have the large selection that Harbor Fish Market has, but they do always have low cost totally fresh fish if you are looking on a budget. Been there many, many times and have never left empty handed and always enjoyed their seafood when cooked on my own stove. Good folks working there who will share ideas for cooking.

The best place in town for all seafood. Have them cook your lobsters and enjoy. Doesn’t get any better than this.

The best place for fresh seafood. I stop by a few times a week and the staff is always friendly, they know their fish, and fresh. Well the seafood is fresh — not the staff :)

We were looking for value on lobster and found this place. It is a seafood market near the port.
It is not a place to eat in but staff were extremely accommodating. They steamed our lobster, de-​shelled, packaged with butter and wet naps so we can enjoy immediately.
It was pure lobster joy!

There’s an extension of this company in Sanbornville, NH. It seems to have a shady practice of rounding up and not following the proper weights and measures that most businesses practice in the area. We left messages for the manager and there has been no response or follow up.

Wonderful fish market full of local experts. Located on commercial street, you might think it caters to the seasonal crowd, but this staff is local, knowledgeable and very kind. Lobster is always there, along with enormous fresh scallops and plenty of fresh fish. Try the house smoked salmon– it’s unbelievable!

This place always has very fresh seafood! The prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity… Much cheaper than you will find in stores.
The crab cakes are huge and has minimal filler.
What is surprising is that a lot of the fish is not sourced locally. The trout is from Idaho… A bit weird, but tastes good!
The earlier you go the better, they run out of things as the day goes on.

Amazing, cheap seafood market. Have only purchased the right off the boat fresh Haddock here. What an utterly spectacular treat. I had thought Ive had stellar fresh fish before,.but nothing compares to this. Prices range from $ 4.99 to $ 6.99 a pound, depending on the day… dirt cheap for these incredible, delectable fillets! Simply pan fried in olive oil and butter…2 minutes on each side… flaky perfection! $ 4,99 for dinner for two of the best fish you will ever have… are you kidding me???

Stopped into Free Range Fish today for the first time. What a great little spot with friendly staff and great prices. I’ll definitely be back!!!

Lots of Haddock, just what I was looking for. Plus the laid them all out to spell «Patriots». Too funny not to appreciate.

Not the friendliest bunch, not rude just not any extra effort, but the fish is always fantastic!

I’ve got the haddock, cod, scallops, hake, swordfish, smelts, mackerel, and some clams here already. All good quality at great prices.
I want to try the razor clams, but I don’t trust myself, what a lame-​o…
They don’t seem to ever have bluefish, what’s up with that?
Not nearly as just-​so as Harbor Fish down the road, but I like this place for its simplicity!
Definitely will come back for more fish at this joint.

Free Range Fish is real working fish market, clean, fast and friendly. Some of the prices are almost at wholesale such as the haddock and lobster and it is all fresh.
The big plus here is that they have a small but great selection of beer and wine. Keep in mind parking can be tight and it’s bit off downtown.

This has been my go-​to place for fresh haddock for awhile. Got my first batch of bad haddock tonight. It tasted like plastic and we ended up tossing it out. $ 8 down the drain. Yuk!

I was visiting my boyfriend in Portland and we wanted to eat fresh fish while we were so close to the coast. I had noticed Free Range Fish’s large sign when driving by and came in due to lots of positive Unilocal reviews. It has convenient parking spots right in front, is located just outside of the downtown area so it’s easy to grab some fillets and steamers for dinner quickly. I was extremely happy with the prices and fish specials. Got some amazing haddock for $ 4.99 and enjoyed it so much I got more a few days later.
The interior is clean, attractive, and organized. There is a small fresh produce area with seasonal basics like corn, potatoes, herbs, and dried spices. They also have a freezer section with frozen side dishes. I stuck to the fresh fish and shellfish. To pay, the guys behind the fish counter hand you a slip with the weights and types of fish you bought and you bring the slip to the cashier. Friendly, fast service each time I visited. Would definitely recommend. They do not serve hot prepared food here.

I have been going to Free Range Fish and Lobster since I moved from NYC 3 years ago. I am thoroughly pleased with the freshness of the fish, no matter which option I choose. The swordfish absolutely melts in your mouth and the pricing is extremely reasonable. I really love the girls behind the counter, they are so pleasant and helpful, oftentimes helping me with cooking directions. For someone who is a last minute cook this is a perfect way to eat healthy!!! I love the Free Range Fish Market!
Karyn P

This place doesn’t always sell maine lobster. Easy way to tell check the bands that are wrapped around the claws the ones we got said Canada on them after we asked twice and the persons selling hand on excuse why they said it. A Maine lobsterman is not going to use anyone bands except ones that say Maine on them or their home island. It’s out of pride.
Know what your buying, the other fish pounds on the road I have never had or seen this issue with.
I hate being lied to. Lie about one thing what else they dishonest about. One more thing double check your weight of the lobster and clams trust me we had that had this issue as well. Their scales are heavy as well.

The atrocious smell starts out in the parking lot– I think there is an exhaust fan that blows into the front lot. It’s even worse inside the store. There are other fish markets along commercial street that do not have this issue. When they take the fish out of the case, they wear gloves; wrap the fish wearing the same gloves, and then, put the fish in a plastic bag– wearing the same gloves; then write you slip and hand you the paper — wearing the same gloves. Smelly and messy. Won’t be going back; I could not wait to get out of there and literally could not talk by the time I got to the register as I was gagging. Fresh fish, good products; but something needs to be done about this, I don’t know how people can work there.

My wife and I stopped in here to grab a couple mighty hard-​shell lobsters during our week in Maine last September. I love the true ‘fishmonger’ vibe of the place and laid back, but super helpful staff. We chose two very lively crustaceans, they were quickly placed in lined paper sacks and soon we were on our way. Soon we were enjoying a wonderful dinner at our cottage! Great service and competitive prices (for downtown Portland) will bring us back this year!

Not a Restaurant, a Lobster pound and fresh fish market.
F.R.F.&L. gives very helpful, friendly service. Drove by on way to downtown Portland. Chix lobsters (soft shell) about one pound for $ 3.99/# were a special on their sign outside. We bought four. They cooked and cracked with a hammer for us, bagged them and we cleaned them in the evening at our motel, Saved the best parts on ice for two days and had a feast on top of Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park at sunset, warming our butter over the engine manifold. Outstanding.
They also have a wide selection of fish, shellfish and larger lobsters. Also an interesting selection of wines, sauces, and some veggies to go with your seafood.
We stopped in again, southbound to Boston, bought 6 more lobsters, ~7# total, cleaned yielding 1.5# meat for $ 28.
We enjoyed the results after our return home to California the next day.
Very satisfied with the value, quality and freshness.