Sizzlefish Review

Saturday, January 29th

2022 Seafood Company Reviews

Sizzlefish

• Gift Options: Gift suggestions, gift cards (physical or electronic), gift message available on all orders, samplers and holiday arrangements, subscription plans

Sizzlefish started out as a supplier of fish and seafood to some of the best-known natural and premium grocery companies in America, and then it dawned on their owner: seafood and other fish is a great source of protein for fitness and overall health, so why not make it available for direct-ship to individuals too? Hence, Sizzlefish was born.

What can't you buy?

So, what can you buy through this company? The more accurate question may be what can't you buy? Their seafood options include shrimp, scallops, lobster, calamari, mussels, soft-shell crab, crab cakes, and king crab. But, that's not all: there are over a dozen options for fish too, from common varieties like tuna and salmon to lesser-known types such as sablefish and rockfish. All of their products come packaged in individual portions, so you don't have to worry about cooking up an entire filet if you only need enough for a single meal. It's also flash-frozen for peak freshness

Wild-caught seafood

Most of the seafood from this company is wild-caught, which appeals to those who are trying to avoid farm-raised animal products. The few notable exceptions are the catfish, rainbow trout, and Atlantic salmon, if that's an important distinction for you.

Easy gift-giving options

We like that Sizzlefish makes it easy to pick out gifts: either click on the Products dropdown or the left side of the page and click on Gift Ideas if you need some suggestions. You'll find plenty of ideas like Gifts Under $100, Holiday Samplers, Smoked Fish and more. You can also choose gift cards, either delivered via email or actual physical cards, in denominations ranting from $50 to $500. You can also call Sizzlefish if you'd prefer a gift card in a custom amount. Plus, on any order you'll have the option of adding a gift note during the checkout process - but it's also where you have to enter any special instructions or preferred delivery date, so you might be a little limited for space.

Subscription plan

Another handy option, for yourself or someone else, is a subscription plan. If you want your seafood delivered on a regular schedule, this is worth considering. Sizzlefish offers three choices: Wild Seafood Favorites, Prime, and Prime Plus. The first plan is hand-picked by Sizzlefish, while the Prime and Prime Plus allow you to choose 14 servings of the seafood and fish of your choice. Both of those two subscriptions include some of the same options, such as crab cakes and wild Gulf shrimp, while the Plus package has premium products like sea bass and halibut. You'll pay $97.86 per delivery for Prime and $111.86 for Prime Plus. (Mysteriously, Sizzlefish didn't list the price for the Favorites plan.)

Extra savings

You could get extra savings on your order from Sizzlefish: we got a pop-up as we browsed that offered a 10% discount on our first purchase if we signed up for their email newsletter. We saw another 10% discount code while looking around the site, so you might be able to find something when you're shopping too. Plus, everything you buy from this store ships for free, packed in dry ice to ensure that it's still frozen when it arrives. Considering that some of their competitors charge up to $100 for delivery, this is definitely a point in Sizzlefish's favor.

Over 12,000 customer reviews

Sizzlefish didn't turn up when we looked for a listing with the Better Business Bureau. However, on a third-party ratings site, we were pleasantly surprised to find more than 12,000 customer reviews - with an extraordinary 4.9 out of 5-star average. And those reviews were written by people who know their stuff when it comes to seafood: one person who used to catch their own squid said that what they got from Sizzlefish was the only seafood they found that compared, and another shopper that was once an "avid coastal fisherman" described how happy they were to finally fill the void of having great fish to eat. That's some praise! It's no wonder, then, that thousands of people have given this seafood store a perfect five stars.

Great customer attention

That customer satisfaction is partly because of Sizzlefish's solid replacement policy: if your seafood arrives thawed or with any other issues, you can get a prompt replacement as long as you let them know within 7 days of receipt. They request that you include a photo with your emailed replacement request, but it's not mandatory.

Above and beyond

Sizzlefish went above and beyond our expectations with not just their selection but their extremely high quality - as evidenced by the comments from clients who are themselves experts in what good seafood tastes like. Because of their customer-centric approach to delivering world-class products, Sizzlefish earns our highest rating among online stores that offer seafood.