Cross Bay Sea Shell Fish Mkt

Driving home after splish splashing around in the cool October water of the Rockaways, collecting shells, I knew there would be more shells involved in my day.
Peering over the watery horizons, the thought once again entered my mind and clams had become a very likely lunch concept. So quickly after exciting the toll bridge north bound on cross bay, i I fired up Unilocal to locate a place to procure.
Just on my left side sat a humble little fish market that would be visually more suitable for a seedy southern beach community.
A short side to side window walk revealed an ample supply of my lunches object of affection. So, upon thrusting myself inside the seafood market I began picking out my choices. Top Necks, Little Necks, and oysters that the assistant fish monger wouldn’t reveal, cordially bequeathing to not know the varietal that were upon ice and then placed upon the counter top.
Fourteen dollars bought me a fair bounty of natures deep water crustations.
Other fish options were thinly represented, perhaps ten total fish types, then I looked deeply into the fishes eyes, no cloudiness, just bright and vibrant telling eyes. Plus the textures and the coloring all spoke to freshness and quality which instilled within me the burning desire to return when time was more available.
At $ 14.99 a pound, the lobster price was high, but upon peering into the tank, I could see why these kings of the culinary ocean floor commanded a kings random. They were of the highest quality and likely worth the extra cabbage.
Large reach in freezers held other shelled fish treats of Alaskan King Crab legs, stuffed lobster tails and so much more.

Living near the water you would think I’d have plenty of choices of fish markets. However, that is not the case (I am in Queens after all). Cross Bay Sea Shell market is near me so I’m pretty lucky to have them. I’ve only gone there a couple of times but both times I was pleased with what I got. 1^st time I got a couple of snappers filleted (I always prefer to buy the whole fish and have them fillet it for me) and the last time was some really good Kind Salmon. Prices are reasonable considering I don’t have many choices. I’ve been told their selection of frozen seafood is good also though I haven’t tried their freezer section. My only issue is that they aren’t open late so for the average 9−5er it will be almost impossible to get to them before closing (which is 6pm I believe). I am fortunate enough to be able to work remote or have someone pick up fish for me if needed, but if I had to always work till 5pm, commute back to Queens, I’d never be able to get any fish from these guys!
Also they aren’t open on Sundays (I get it, but just so you know).