A family owned fish market since 1970, selling fresh seafood and cooked meals
Charles Donahue started the Donahue family seafood enterprise in the year 1970 selling fresh seafood from the back of a truck. Eventually, he rented a store in Derry, NH where his five children would work after school, learning the business while sharing family values. Donahue’s business grew in Derry, NH for five years before relocating to Plaistow, NH.
In 1975, the Donahue family business settled into the Plaistow area in what is now known as the Shaw’s Plaza. After three years of success in that area, in 1978 Charles and his wife Dotty purchased a small house in Plaistow and remodeled it into a small store, offering fresh quality seafood with quality service. Keeping their family values with them, the Donahue family had established a permanent location.
In 1985, Charles and Dotty moved their residence to the state of Maine and went on to open two additional businesses in the seafood industry, one in Rockland and the other in St. George. While Charles and Dotty continued to grow in Maine, their children, Mark, Susan, and Jennifer thrived in Plaistow.
On April 6th, 1993 our father Charles Donahue passed away, and as a result the Maine businesses were closed and Dotty Donahue returned to Plaistow to be with her family. In 2001, the Donahue family responded to customer demand and expanded the fish market to include some homemade deli entrees and a meat market.
The Donahue family business still offers the largest selection of quality seafood in the area, either fresh from our market, or freshly cooked from our kitchen, using our own products. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our establishment and will tell your family and friends.
☀️ Beautiful weekend ahead!
🍣 Fresh sushi-grade tuna
🔥 Swordfish on sale
🥗 Great chef specials
🦞 Lobster Bisque
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Crisp air, cozy vibes, and comfort food kind of day 🍂🐟
Warm up with something fresh from the sea — hearty chowders, lobster bisque, baked haddock, and all your favorites made fresh daily.
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Crisp air, cozy vibes, and comfort food kind of day 🍂🐟
Warm up with something fresh from the sea — hearty chowders, lobster bisque, baked haddock, and all your favorites made fresh daily.
Stop in, eat in or take out — we’re open till 7! 10/16/25 ... See MoreSee Less
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🌊 Midweek cravings calling? We’ve got just what you need — the kind of fresh seafood that makes any day feel like a coastal getaway. 🦞🐟
Stop in, see what’s just come in off the boat, and let us do the cooking — or take some home and make your own masterpiece.
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🌊 Midweek cravings calling? We’ve got just what you need — the kind of fresh seafood that makes any day feel like a coastal getaway. 🦞🐟
Stop in, see what’s just come in off the boat, and let us do the cooking — or take some home and make your own masterpiece.
Fresh Fish Market — open till 7. Eat in or take out. 10/15/25 ... See MoreSee Less
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The long weekend may be over, but the good food doesn’t stop here! 🎣
Stop into The Fresh Fish Market for today’s delicious specials — always fresh, always made to order.
• Eat in or take out — your choice
• Full market stocked with the freshest seafood & housemade deli items
• Open until 7 today!
Come taste the freshness — it’s worth the trip! 🐟🍴 ... See MoreSee Less
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The long weekend may be over, but the good food doesn’t stop here! 🎣
Stop into The Fresh Fish Market for today’s delicious specials — always fresh, always made to order.
• Eat in or take out — your choice
• Full market stocked with the freshest seafood & housemade deli items
• Open until 7 today!
Come taste the freshness — it’s worth the trip! 🐟🍴 ... See MoreSee Less
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🎣 It’s the weekend — time to treat yourself! Stop by the Fresh Fish Market for our chef’s delicious specials, or shop our market for the freshest catch around. Dine in or takeout — we’re open until 7! ... See MoreSee Less
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If you didn’t catch it, we’re running our Lobster Bisque Haddock Sandwich special again! 🦞 Why not stop in and see why our Fish Market is known for the freshest seafood around? Open until 7 — have a great weekend! 10/10/25 ... See MoreSee Less
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So yummy
This looks so fresh
Donahue’s is my go to place for the best fresh seafood.