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35+
YEARS IN BUSINESS
TRUSTED BY TORONTO
MICHELIN RESTAURANTS
6 Days
SAME-DAY DELIVERY
QMP
& HACCP CERTIFIED
WELCOME TO DAILY SEAFOOD
Quality Without Compromise
Since our founding in 1989 in Toronto, Daily Seafood has worked with fishing operations around the world to bring the finest seafood to your table. Our team sources, inspects, and delivers — so you never have to compromise. Because for us, 10 happy customers will always be worth more than 20 unsatisfied ones.
HOW WE SERVE YOU
Two Ways to Order
WHAT WE CARRY
Mixed Seafood
Crabs & Lobsters
Fillets & Cutlets
Whole Fish
Prawns
Mussels
Oysters
Calamari & Octopus
AND MORE
OUR STORY
From Sea to Table
Three decades of getting it right. One catch at a time.
3AM
Sourced from Coast to Coast
Before dawn breaks over Toronto, our team is already calling fishing partners across four continents. We don't take whatever shows up. We call the shots on quality, origin, and method. Only the best makes the cut.
Out the Door Before Breakfast
Six days a week, twice a day. Our trucks are loaded and rolling across the GTA before most chefs have had their coffee. Temperature-controlled, QMP & HACCP certified, straight to your kitchen door.
A Family Dream Begins
One family, one conviction: Toronto deserved better seafood. From a single storefront in Greektown, we built something our community could count on for generations.
Skilled Hands, Every Morning
While the city sleeps, our Dailians are at the cutting boards. Scaling, filleting, portioning, and packing. Every order processed within 24 hours of arrival. Freshness isn't a promise here. It's a guarantee.
Where Great Food Begins
From the Chef's kitchen to your dinner table, this is where the journey ends and the experience begins. Toronto's top chefs trust Daily Seafood because we source the freshest seafood.
1989
THE CATCH
3AM
DAWN
YOUR TABLE
OUR VALUES
Daily Means Fresh
We've spent decades refining how seafood gets from the ocean to your plate.
Here's what sets us apart.
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Quality
We source from fishing operations across four continents, partnering only with suppliers who meet our uncompromising standards. Every order is fully processed within 24 hours of arrival. Scaled, filleted, and portioned to your exact spec, you only receive the finest seafood at its absolute peak.
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Consistency
Our Dailians are on the floor before dawn, every single morning. We operate six days a week, twice a day deliveries that are temperature-controlled, QMP & HACCP certified, and on time.
Our plant is professionally cleaned twice daily so you can count on the same high standard, every delivery.
Service
03
We believe "10 happy customers is always better than 20 unhappy customers." Our team meets regularly to find ways to serve you better. From wholesale partners at Toronto's top Michelin kitchens to home cooks ordering online. Your success is our standard.
Because for us, continuous improvement isn't a goal, it's how we operate.
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch shortly.
FAQ
How Can We Help?
What makes Daily Seafood different from other fish retailers?
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Daily Seafood started as a small family run seafood wholesaler connecting chefs directly with the highest quality seafood. We are excited to now offer the same variety of premium seafood delivered to you.
What is the "Daily Difference"? We don't strive to be the biggest, but we strive to provide the best quality and service. To us, 10 happy customers is more important than 20 unhappy customers, and we are happy to have a passionate team who start in the early hours of the morning to prepare all of your seafood fresh, daily.
Can I pick up my order? Where can I pick up my order?
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Yes, we offer curbside pick-up from the online store Monday to Friday from 10am–2pm and Saturdays from 10am–1pm. Curbside pick-up can be done at our warehouse at 135 Blake St, located in the Heart of Greektown (Danforth & Jones).
Once you arrive please call our office at 416-461-9449 and press 1. Please give our staff your name and order number and they will let you know which loading dock to meet them at.
Why are some products no longer available?
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We believe in providing you with the freshest and highest quality seafood. This means that some of our products may become unavailable if it is out of season, catches are low, or if the current catch is not up to our premium standards.
Bringing in seafood with the season also keeps our oceans healthy and flourishing by allowing time for marine life to grow and repopulate.
Can I make changes to my order once it has been placed?
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Yes! Please reach out to us by email, phone or text message and we are happy to look into making changes for you. Please note that once the order is packed for delivery/pick up, we may not be able to accommodate changes.
Can I request an item that is not on your website?
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Yes! Our team has built close relationships with fishermen and packers from around the globe. This gives us access to a large variety of seafood items. If you are interested in an item that is not listed on our website, simply call, text or email and one of our team members will work hard to source your desired item.
Can I send an order to someone as a gift?
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Yes! Our seafood makes a great gift for family, friends, neighbours, or colleagues.
Can't make a decision? Check out one of our hand-curated Seafood boxes.
Is your seafood safe to consume raw?
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As a federally approved HACCP plant, we always recommend our customers to cook their fish before consumption. On the other hand, many high-end restaurants and hotels purchase our seafood and serve them raw. We also provide seafood to many Japanese and Poke restaurants who use our fish for sushi and sashimi purposes. The most common fish used for raw consumption are B.C. Organic King Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Ike Jime NZ Bream (Madai), Fresh or Super Frozen Tuna, Fresh Farmed Black Cod, Amberjack (Hamachi), Hiramasa, Sea Urchin (Uni) and Scallops — just to name a few!
We also have a section dedicated to Japanese-oriented products with an assortment of items.
How will my order be packed?
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All of our fresh seafood is carefully wrapped in food grade paper and placed in a clear plastic bag or in a food grade tray wrapped with food wrap right after processing. We also offer some of our fresh seafood packed in vacuum sealed bags which help to extend the shelf life.
Our Shellfish (Clams/Mussels/Oysters) are packed with extra air to allow the shellfish to breathe in transport. We recommend removing the shellfish from the bag, rinsing them under cold water and storing them in a refrigerated area with a damp cloth once received.
Our packers pick up Live Lobsters and Crabs right before our trucks head out for delivery to ensure limited movement and a decreased amount of time out of the tanks. Each crustacean is packed with food grade paper soaked in salt water with sufficient air flow. Once received, we recommend storing the crustacean in a refrigerated area under 4°C. The Lobster or Crab should remain alive for 1 day — any shock, physical movement or sudden change of temperature can easily kill them.
Extra special attention is also taken with delicate items such as Sea Urchin (Uni) and you may receive extra wrapping in your box. Once your order is picked and packed, it is placed in a recyclable Daily Seafood box with ice.
How are the whole fish cleaned before receiving?
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Our whole fish are cleaned to order. Each fish is gutted, scaled, and have the gills, fins and clips removed. Once removed, they are given a final wash before being carefully packaged.
How long can I keep my seafood in the refrigerator?
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Our seafood is extremely fresh and can be kept in your fridge for 4–5 days. If you are looking to extend the life of the seafood, we offer vacuum sealed options that can stay fresh for up to 7 days. Our vacuum sealed packaging is also great for freezing.
Why is the shell of my Clam or Mussel opened?
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We recommend that Clams, Mussels and Oysters are removed from the bag once received and rinsed under cold water. They may become dry during transport and rinsing under cold water will help to close the shell. Once rinsed, it is best to store them in a refrigerated area under 4°C in a dampened condition by placing a damp cloth over the shellfish.
What is the shelf-life of Lobsters/Crab? How do I store Live Lobsters/Crabs?
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Live Lobsters and Crabs should be stored in a refrigerated area under 4°C in a dampened condition. This can be done by covering them with a damp cloth. Lobsters and Crab should remain alive for 1 day — please keep in mind, any shock, sudden change in temperature or physical movement can easily kill them.
How long will my order stay cold if left at my doorstep?
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You will receive an email once your order is out for delivery. If for any reason you are not home when your delivery is being made, our drivers will make every effort to put your order in a safe location. Since seafood is a perishable item, we recommend refrigerating or freezing the product right away.
What is the difference between "Wet" and "Dry" Scallops?
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According to CFIA Standards, Scallops found in Canada should be dry with a moisture content less than 81%. The majority of Atlantic Fresh Scallops found in the Toronto market are caught in the New England Area where scallops are usually larger in size.
"Wet" Scallops are primarily found in the USA, where scallops are allowed to be soaked with sodium tri-polyphosphate (STPP) to maintain moisture level. When soaked in STPP for too long, they will appear big and slimy with a moisture content over the Canadian standard of 81%. Scallops with too much STPP also lose their natural taste.
"Dry" Scallops have a moisture content under 81% and match the standard set in Canada. Daily Seafood only carries Natural Dry Scallops which are never soaked with STPP. They may appear slightly yellow with a true scallop taste and not as plump or shiny as "Wet" scallops.
We found sea worms in our fish — is this normal?
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The occurrence of nematodes in fish is a natural phenomenon which cannot be prevented and is not indicative of mishandling or spoilage. Seal worms spend part of their life cycle in seals and their eggs are passed into water and eaten by fish. They are most commonly found in Atlantic Cod, Black Cod and Monkfish.
All of our fish is carefully inspected by our cutters for any sea worms when filleted and are removed. However, when worms are located under the skin of the fish it may be hard for our cutters to remove. Sea Worms are destroyed by commercial freezing and storage, and also by normal cooking temperature.
For more information please visit the CFIA's website at https://www.inspection.gc.ca.
Why do the prices of seafood fluctuate?
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It is not uncommon for the price of seafood to fluctuate from week to week. Factors include weather, the strength of the Canadian Dollar, and global market demand.
Daily Seafood supports well-managed fisheries with quota systems in place. When a catch area opens or closes, supply and demand will affect the price. Fluctuating market price is quite common among wild fish such as Halibut, Black Bass, Flounder, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and Lobster. Salmon follows the global market price, and when supplies from one of the large farms have issues, prices can easily fluctuate by more than 20%.
Recently, prices of seafood from European and Pacific countries have increased due to high freight charges, partly as a result of fewer flights available during COVID-19. Sea Bass and Icelandic Fish are examples.
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