Pelican Seafood Company

Pelican Seafood Company has been selling fresh, locally caught fish out of Fort Pierce since 1978, which makes it one of the longest running seafood markets on this stretch of the Treasure Coast. Located on North US Highway 1, the market has built its reputation the way a good fish house should, by consistently carrying quality product and treating regulars like neighbors rather than customers.

The case at Pelican Seafood covers the range you would expect from a serious local market: grouper, snapper, tuna, flounder, and salmon fillets alongside shellfish like oysters, shrimp, clams, lobster, crab, and mussels. Beyond raw seafood, the shop also turns out its own smoked fish and dip, a Florida coastal tradition worth seeking out on its own, plus sauces, prepared platters, combo boxes, wine, steaks, and vegetables for anyone building out a full meal at home.

What sets Pelican Seafood apart from a supermarket seafood counter is the depth of knowledge behind it. This is a market run by people who understand the local catch, know which boats are bringing in what on a given week, and can talk through how to prepare an unfamiliar fish for someone who has never cooked it before. That kind of expertise is increasingly rare, and it is a big part of why Fort Pierce residents keep coming back decade after decade.

The market keeps generous hours seven days a week, open from 9 to 6 Monday through Saturday and from 10:30 to 6 on Sunday, and offers free in store pickup every day of the week along with local delivery to select zip codes on Tuesdays and Fridays. That combination of accessibility and quality has made it a genuine community resource rather than just a place to buy fish.

For anyone who wants to cook real Florida seafood at home instead of ordering it at a restaurant, Pelican Seafood Company is the kind of market that makes that possible, with a staff willing to walk you through the process. More than four decades in business along the same stretch of US 1 says everything about how the Fort Pierce community has come to rely on this market as a trusted source for fresh, local seafood, and it remains a genuine reason to seek out this corner of town for anyone serious about cooking seafood at home.

The market also stocks wine and prepared sides, so a stop here can turn into everything needed for a full dinner party without a second errand, and the staff are happy to suggest pairings or cooking methods for whatever looks best in the case that day.