Hopkins Seafood (E. Frank Hopkins Co., Inc.) is a wholesale seafood distributor located in the heart of South Philadelphia and Philadelphia’s Food Distribution Center. Our roots were formed in the stalls of the Dock Street Fish Market that thrived in Philadelphia in the early 1900’s.
We pride ourselves on being one of the first seafood company’s in the country and THE “Original Seafood Company” in Philadelphia. Since 1890, Hopkins Seafood has been serving the regions top restaurants and bars, country clubs and banquet halls, retirement homes and assisted living communities, and other fine establishments across the Greater Philadelphia Region. We offer the freshest seafood at the best prices, and bring the oceans of the world to your plate! When you want the freshest seafood from the most knowledgeable and supportive seafood supplier in the Philadelphia area, call the people that know the ropes… Hopkins Seafood!
Place your seafood order online and stop by to pick up the finest seafood around, at the best prices.


In September of 1995, E. Frank Hopkins Co., Inc. was granted HACCP certification under the United States Department of Commerce. We were one of the first companies in this country to operate under HACCP guidelines. Since our certification we continue to work closely with the United States FDA to continually improve both the quality and wholesomeness of all seafood products sold to consumers.
We take food safety seriously, and we are HACCP Certified. This certification ensures that we are compliant in seafood and general food safety management and product quality, and demonstrates our commitment to safety and hygiene.
Hopkins Seafood sources commercially imported seafood species from all major domestic and international ports. Employing over 50 seafood specialists and support personnel, we handle all forms of seafood at our Philadelphia location, including fresh, frozen, smoked and pasteurized products.
