Moby Rick’s

Meh. I gave three stars because I won’t go back.
I understand this is the only real seafood market in Saratoga; however, that doesn’t explain the: exorbitant prices, mediocre service, and inexplicable pieces in my Mediterranean salad.
I really was excited to try this place. I grew up clamming and fishing off of Long Island. I LOVE any and all kinds of seafood. Other than the odd Mediterranean salad pieces; the shrimp, crab and scallops were excellent.
My husband I walked in and weren’t acknowledged. The one worker was filling a bag for a customer but could have said, «Hi,» or, «Welcome,» or anything! Instead, he stared for a bit then got back to work.
Odd.
A middle-​aged man eventually came from the back and asked, «What do you need?»
That’s just the customer service part. Honestly, I don’t expect anyone to roll out the red carpet as Her Royal Highness appears but customer service is an important part of, well, customer service.

Woot woot finally a place I can trust with fresh seafood! So fresh, can’t wait to eat my food tonight. The staff were excellent, Dave even seared up some jumbo sea scallops for us to try. You will be glad you came here!

Always reliable for the freshest seafood and best selection. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
I only could give 4 stars because of problems with bones. I realize there would be some in a large sea bass but it seems like more everytimenow. But I’ll pick them out!

My wife wanted to cook some fish for dinner and I’d been hearing/​reading good things about the freshness of the fish at Moby Rick’s. It was also my understanding that the business was associated with the same folks who bring freshly caught fish from Long Island to several of the farmer’s markets in the capital region. This was confirmed when I saw their email address had Pura Vida in its name.
The first thing that you notice when you walk inside this very small shop is not so much its smallness, but the lack of a fish smell. All the fish is soooo fresh that you would never guess that you are in a fish store if you were blind folded.
There were at least a dozen varieties of fish for sale here but we were mostly attracted by the name «steelhead trout/​salmon» written on the glass case. It was the color of salmon, but the clerk said it had a rich and buttery texture and flavor. We asked him for suggested cooking instructions and he said to place just a little olive oil in a pan, place the fish skin side down in the pan for about 4 minutes and then turn the fish over for the remaining 6 minutes.
The fish came out perfectly, sliding off the skin, and it was delicious. It definitely was rich flavored and buttery as described and had a very light salmon flavor. While we used very little olive oil, the next time we have this fish we will probably use even less since the fish released a lot of it’s own oils as it cooked. If you have the opportunity to try this fish, don’t pass it up.
The following day we saw «steelhead trout» for sale in our local Price Chopper for about the same price per pound. It just didn’t look as inviting to us. The cleanliness and freshness of the fish at Moby Rick’s is likely to make it our go-​to location for fish from now on.

Full disclosure: I had a LivingSocial, but I spent above it because the place was so good!
It was so nice walking in and seeing a really fresh seafood market. I have been buying mine from not the best sources (read: grocery stores) so it was lovely to have discovered a wonderful alternative. It smelt really fresh and ocean-​y in there, but not fishy, which is great.
Onto the food, I got the half dozen of shucked oysters, which were perfect size, amazingly fresh, I could have ate them forever.
I also got the baked haddock with a side of bok choy and mashed potatoes. The haddock was really good and the portion was huge! I literally made three meals out of one. The sides were very good as well, especially the mashed potatoes.
I also bought a container of sea scallops that I plan on using this week (haven’t decided on how yet, but I know it will be delicious!)
My only qualm about the whole thing is that since they do offer cooked food, they should have at least one or two small tables inside. There was definitely room by the window. Since it was the last day of November I don’t know if they put tables outside or not in the warmer months, but they definitely should. It would also be nice to have a place to sit while waiting to pick up an order (though you can always call ahead).
All of the employees were very kind and I had some nice conversations while I was waiting for my food.
In all, would definitely recommend, and I will be back again.

I have had the lobster roll 4 times. It has been on 4 different rollsl, some better than others, some grilled, some not. Also twice the lobster was warm and twice just lobster salad from the case. They were good but wish there was more consistency
in what you receive.

Amazing! The fish is perfectly fresh (check out Rick at the farmer’s market on Saturday morning,) and the cooked meals are to die for. So so good! If you get a cooked meal, call ahead because it can be a little while to wait.

I stopped in after taking a wrong turn in Saratoga Springs. Glad i stumbled upon it. It’s a small fish shack with lots of fresh fish (organic salmon, mahi mahi, tuna steaks, shrimp, crab legs, etc) as well as frozen stuff (lump crab meat, crab cakes, etc). I wound up ordering a lobster roll with potato salad. It was so good… big chunks of lobster, seasoned perfectly only to be complimented by an awesome potato salad. It was so good… i finished it in about three minutes… must go back!!!

Whenever I’m in Saratoga, I always Unilocal «Seafood» to see if there’s any new seafood restaurants or stores which have just opened, especially after having been disappointed at the seafood section at the otherwise great Healthy Living Market and Café. So I was quite excited to discover Moby Rick’s and read good reviews.
I’ve always purchased my seafood from the frozen food department or the seafood section of a supermarket. So the higher price was new to me, but then again, so was the quality. We didn’t check out the fish and other items in the frozen display. While the tuna, scallops, salmon, char, etc., all looked great, we opted for something a bit less expensive this first time, the red perch. Even though that was still more than I’m used to paying in a grocery store (it was $ 13.95 a pound), two 4-​oz. fillets for about $ 8.00 was find for dinner, and you can’t beat the taste of fresh fish. Unfortunately, as has been noted in some other reviews, there were a small number of very small bones left in my fillet. Even so, it’s nice to have this as an option.

Love picking up cooked fish here. Mony Rick’s is a good addition to Saratoga. I like the rustic look of the shop.
A bit of constructive criticism:
Ginny’s review is right about the fillets… sometimes you get a good piece with no bones, other times you get lots of bones.
One of the newer young men working in the store needs training and/​or an attitude adjustment. His phone answering/​order taking isn’t up to the task and he isn’t any better in person. All it takes is a less than stellar experience and people can get turned off which takes a good viable business and sends it in a downard spiral, so I wanted to share that. I’ve had great customer service and I’ve had poor customer service here.
It’s a bit pricey but fresh fish away from the coast costs.

Summary– Great fish available all the time!
Note: I am not reviewing anything cooked, just buying fish to cook myself.
I went it and grabbed some Arctic Char. Consistent with my experiences at the farmers market, the fish was fantastic.

Not very happy! My boyfriend and I found this place last weekend we stopped got a menu and decided we would try it one evening this week, today was that day, what a disappointment!!! We ordered the fried clams which we were told were whole belly fried clams. what we got were over breaded clams (I think) the clam was almost disintegrated into the breading without any flavor. We also ordered the sautéed calamari which was something I had never had, the calamari was tender but I hated the flavor which was a smoky fishy taste can’t say we will ever order here again. We ended up throwing it away.

Let me begin by complimenting the staff. They are extremely helpful and friendly.
The fish is good, but by no means great! My father-​in-​law was an avid Long Island fisherman and I KNOW what fresh fish is!
My past 2 purchases were tasty, but someone needs to learn how to filet a fish properly! An occasional bone found in a filet is okay but both times my filets were loaded with bones!

Fresh, tasty, friendly, manageable, helpful, sushi grade, seasonal. Really a great place to get seafood.

Excellent seafood! This is a takeout store only though. Owned by a guy who’s family are ocean fisherman down in Long Island which provides some of the awesome catches he sells. You can buy the fresh fish, which are all on display in the frozen display cases at the counter, to bring home and cook yourself or they will cook it for you there in the back. They have 3 kinds of chowder available too, my favorite is the Gentleman’s Chowder which is a cross between New England Clam and Manhattan Clam Chowder… Mmmmmm very good!
For lunch today, I had the fish and chips dinner, which was outstanding. It didn’t come on a roll though which surprised me but it was still excellent. The «chips» are homemade french fries which were also great. The dinner came with a nice serving of coleslaw as well and I very much enjoyed it too. The slaw was on the sweeter side like I prefer and not at all spicy hot like some others enjoy. Also got a small container of the Chowder and an ice tea. Lunch came to $ 20 which seemed a little high for takeout for 1 but well worth it as I enjoyed every bite of everything I had.
Other customers in line ahead of me were all raving about the crab cakes too but I will have to try those another day.
Service by the owner was excellent… friendly and personal. I expect I’ll be a regular here, especially for the next month of Fridays during Lent… and whenever I’m in the mood for great seafood after that.

My first visit was this week. I got some wicked awesome fresh cod. I am eyeing the sole for next visit. Growing up in the Boston area, I expect fresh seafood. This is not your Price Chopper PFAS. I will be back, again & again…

Went there for take-​out today and tried two «lunches»… lobster roll and mussels in coconut milk. The lobster roll (see my pic) was warm, full of big lobster chunks, and well seasoned as opposed to the other one I had (at a well-​regarded place in Boston) which was heavy on the mayo and add-​ins to increase the bulk. The mussels are reputedly the same as served at the late lamented Tiznow’s… several didn’t open but the sauce was so delicious I am willing to forgive anything.
These come with a side, either fries or a salad. I chose salad and got specimen cups of Asian slaw and beet salad, both fine. The lunch also comes with house made pickles which were also fine; apparently in contrast to the menu these are only supposed to be served with sandwiches but the server cut me a break.
During the few quick minutes I was waiting I perused the tubs of fish available. Maybe 30 varieties and fairly priced, to say the least. We have been buying from Rick at the farmer’s market and rarely a misfire. They will also sell and shuck oysters for you at a buck apiece currently. Nothing wrong with that.
Since this place is 3 blocks from my house, my personal star rating is through the roof. Any time I crave incredibly fresh seafood, or an appetizer of a dozen oysters on the half shell, I snap my fingers and it is done. But it’s well worth four stars for the freshness, quality and value even if you drive some distance to get here.
Minuses: this is in the bleak old Pepper’s space which feels like a general store in the deep south. No seating if you want to enjoy your meal on the premises. But maybe that’s how Rick keeps his prices in line.
UPDATE: as of 10÷24÷12, the price of a shucked oyster has increased to $ 1.50. And so it goes… Today I tried the ceviche and it did not impress… routine cuts of fish in bland seasoning. But there was some interesting marinated tuna and a fellow patron told me it was delicious.

The prepared fish and crab cakes are wonderful… and a great value at $ 3.00.
As usual, all of the fish looks FRESH ~~~ but when I can opt for great prepared
meals, I generally do so !! Keep it coming, Rick !!

After selling fresh seafood at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market for the past year and a half, Rick Lofstad sensed a great business opportunity. Saratoga had an appetite for his (relatively) local fish from the long island sound so he decided to open a retail space in the recently vacated Peppers Market space on Lake Avenue. At the new store Rick is selling his lovely fresh seafood that he catches. He will also sell seafood that doesn’t meet the criteria for the farmers market (of being local or caught by his boats, but is nonetheless yummy.) He regularly has a wide variety of seafood,. from sole and sand shark to cod, monkfish, squid, clams, blowfish, and scup as well as clams and mussels.
In the store he is also selling prepared food and meals for take out. On the first day he had several nice selections including some sort of fried fish and a lobster risotto.
I bought some ready made crab cakes and blowfish. I’d had a very busy day and both are easy and quick to prepare. (btw blowfish are succulent and tasty and easily prepared by sauteing in butter for about 5 – 6 min). The crab cakes were very tasty and generous in size. I weighed them when I got home and their weight was exactly ½ lb, so at $ 3 each, they were a good value. Both were very tasty.
The store is so new that they are still putting on finishing touches. Their selection was quite good but I expect it to continue to expand. While Rick is a fisherman, a former chef from Tiznow appears to be on board and is responsible for the prepared food.
I am a big fan of hIs farmers market stand and expect I’ll be a frequent retail customer. They are very conveniently located on the north side of lake, at Warren