In the mist of my return back to Fort Collins I was rumbling through some stored up comments that I have for some restaurants and I stumbled across one of my favorite restaurants: Fish Market in Fort Collins.
Being a mile high and a long way away from any type of seafood other than trout, fresh ocean fish is a rare find in Colorado. Being an avid lover of fish myself, I constantly find myself in search of a fresh catch. While casting my line in vast ocean that is seafood restaurants, I caught a keeper.
Nestled, off College Ave. in the heart of Old Town sits a small 50 seat restaurant with a small blue sign; Fish. From the first time you walk in the smell of freshly caught seafood fills your nose. To your right is the live arthropod tank, where you can see crab and lobster fight for room. To the left of the tank is a butcher case, which contains all of the days specials and above is the market board with a vast selection of freshly caught fish. The dinning room is nothing special but gives you a warm beach shack feeling. White paper covers the tables with their mismatching chairs; the room is filled with the noise of the diners and servers shuffling around. Once seated, you will notice that the menu is quite small. However, Fish prides itself in the freshness of its seafood (no fish is more than two days out of the water, period) and thus the menu is constantly changing. Appetizers are a must at Fish, whether it be the mussel steamers or the calamari. The calamari was some of the best I had ever had; light breading barley holding on to the tender piece of squid. The atmosphere of the restaurant may make you think that the food will lack originality or complexity, but once the meal arrives all doubts are subdued. Clean crisp flavors, and flawless execution provides the diner with the best possible way to enjoy seafood.
Fish is a must dine at restaurant for anyone looking for great seafood. The freshness maintained at Fish is displayed throughout the entire menu; from local brews, local pastry shops and bakers, to the freshly caught fish, Fish Market provide a wonderful dining experience.
Suggestions:
App- Calimari, or Mussel Steamers
Main- Ask your server for their selection as the menu changes daily
Rating: 4 out of 5
Price: $$$ ($-$$$$)
Notes: Try and sit at the bar; do appitizers and drinks for a fun night out
Suggestions:
App- Calimari, or Mussel Steamers
Main- Ask your server for their selection as the menu changes daily
Rating: 4 out of 5
Price: $$$ ($-$$$$)
Notes: Try and sit at the bar; do appitizers and drinks for a fun night out
