ABOUT US

I grew up in the seafood business, working alongside my family from a young age. In 1978, my grandfather, aunt, and uncle opened Seaport Fish in Rye, New Hampshire with a goal of supplying the freshest seafood to local restaurants throughout the Portsmouth area.

In 2007, I took over the business with a vision to expand beyond wholesale and create a destination for both chefs and home cooks. Today, Seaport Fish proudly serves restaurants, retail customers, and seafood lovers across the New Hampshire Seacoast and beyond.

We work directly with local fishing vessels, purchasing seafood straight from the source. Each morning starts at the Boston Fish Pier where we hand-select the freshest local and international catch available. This hands-on approach allows us to maintain the highest level of quality and consistency.

At Seaport Fish, we handle the entire process—from the boat to our cutting room to your table. Our team prepares fresh, custom-cut seafood daily for both wholesale delivery and our retail market. Whether you’re a professional kitchen, a home chef, or provisioning for a yacht, we provide premium seafood you can trust.

In our retail store, you’ll find a wide variety of fresh fish and shellfish, including lobster, haddock, salmon, oysters, and shrimp. We offer custom cuts and are always happy to source specialty items when available.

We take pride in educating our customers and staying connected to the industry through ongoing learning and partnerships, including work with the University of New Hampshire, and local high school culinary programs.

At Seaport Fish, our mission is to provide the freshest seafood possible with exceptional service, every time.

-Rich Pettigrew, Owner