Gotham Seafood

What Gotham Seafood does

Gotham Seafood is a privately held, Bronx, New York-based B2B wholesaler that distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added seafood to restaurants and foodservice operators in the NYC metropolitan area. The company maintains a 15-SKU product portfolio spanning wild-caught species (Icelandic cod, yellowfin tuna, swordfish, halibut, black sea bass, wild striped bass, mahi mahi, sea scallops), sustainably farmed fish (Faroe Island salmon, Ora King salmon, Riverence steelhead trout, Arctic char, PEI mussels), and value-added items (Cambridge House smoked salmon, caviar). Products are sourced globally from fisheries and aquaculture farms holding third-party sustainability certifications (BAP, ASC, MSC, Ocean Wise, Seafood Watch, Global G.A.P.) and resold under a traceability narrative branded 'ocean to plate.'

The company's operating technology centers on physical cold-chain infrastructure: a refrigerated warehouse at 1049 Lowell Street, Bronx, NY, a refrigerated delivery fleet, a live lobster pool, and a proprietary branded delivery system called 'Arctic Express' for Icelandic fish. Ordering is conducted via phone (live representative M-F 8am-3pm) and email with a $350 minimum for city-limits customers, supplemented by an e-commerce storefront (Gotham Seafood Direct). Sourcing is curated through partnerships with named producers (Ora King, Riverence Farms, Cambridge House Brands) and certification bodies.

Gotham Seafood's commercial model is wholesale distribution on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go transaction basis. Its primary customer segment is restaurant and foodservice operators, and it lists two named enterprise corporate partners, Compass Group and Avendra, which provide downstream channel reach into managed foodservice and hospitality procurement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company relies on direct sales relationships and a 'new business inquiry' form for account opening rather than digital marketing or self-serve acquisition.

Name

Gotham Seafood

Legal name

Gotham Seafood

Website

https://gothamseafood.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gotham Seafood is a privately held, Bronx-based B2B wholesale distributor of fresh, sustainably sourced seafood serving restaurants and foodservice operators in the NYC metropolitan area. Operates a refrigerated warehouse, cold-chain delivery fleet, and a 15-SKU product portfolio of wild-caught and farmed seafood with multiple third-party sustainability certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Seafood Distribution

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Seafood & Tank-Based Distribution Wholesale (AFAIADAI)

Keywords

• Wholesale seafood distribution
• Fresh seafood supplier
• Foodservice supply
• Cold-chain logistics
• Sustainable seafood sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Seafood Distribution: B2B wholesale distribution of fresh, frozen, and value-added seafood products to restaurants, hotels, and foodservice operators. Products sourced from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture farms worldwide, processed and stored in refrigerated warehouse facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gotham Seafood is a B2B wholesale distributor of fresh, frozen, and value-added seafood products sourced from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture farms worldwide. It processes, stores, and delivers its seafood from a refrigerated warehouse in the Bronx, NY, supplying restaurants, hotels, caterers, and foodservice operators in the New York City metropolitan area with a $350 minimum order for city limits delivery. The 15-SKU portfolio spans wild-caught and responsibly farmed premium species, including Faroe Island Salmon, Ora King Salmon, Icelandic Cod, Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, Sea Bass, Striped Bass, Steelhead Trout, Arctic Char, Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Scallops, Mussels, Caviar, and Smoked Salmon.

Product overview

Gotham Seafood is a seafood supplier offering a diverse portfolio of fresh, sustainably-sourced seafood products to restaurant customers and other buyers. The company's product line includes 15 distinct seafood products: Faroe Island Salmon and Ora King Salmon (premium farmed salmon varieties); Icelandic Cod, Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, Black Sea Bass, Wild Striped Bass, Mahi Mahi, and Halibut (wild-caught fish); Riverence Steelhead Trout and Arctic Char (sustainably farmed fish); plus value-added products including Cambridge House Smoked Salmon, Sea Scallops, Caviar, and PEI Mussels. Products are sourced globally from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture operations, with an emphasis on traceability from ocean to plate and compliance with major sustainability certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faroe Island Salmon Sustainably farmed Atlantic salmon from the Faroe Islands with 4-Star B.A.P. accreditation and Global G.A.P. certification, featuring bright orange flesh with white fat lines, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and B-12 vitamins. Sourced for restaurants and foodservice operators.
• Ora King Salmon Premium king salmon from New Zealand, genetically developed over 25 years and nine generations of breeding. B.A.P. and Ocean Wise-certified, rated Best Choice by Seafood Watch, with buttery mouthfeel and vibrant orange flesh marbled with white fat. Aimed at chefs seeking premium farmed salmon.
• Icelandic Cod Wild-caught cod from Iceland's arctic waters, line-caught to prevent bycatch, certified sustainable by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Iceland Responsible Fisheries. Clean, firm, succulent texture with rich sweet flavor, for restaurant and foodservice menus.
• Yellowfin Tuna Ruby-red Yellowfin Tuna sourced from Hawaii, South Africa, and South America with seasonal rotation to prevent overfishing. Mild, bright, clean flavor with smooth delicate texture when raw and heartier when cooked, for sushi and raw bar applications.
• Swordfish Atlantic Swordfish rated A+ sourced from regulated fisheries with mild, almost sweet taste and pinkish-white hearty meat that absorbs bold seasonings. Subject to strict fishing regulations, including limited access, minimum catch size, and catch tracking.
• Black Sea Bass Wild-caught Black Sea Bass from Mid-Atlantic and South-Atlantic waters, regulated by U.S. fisheries management. Known for light, sweet flavor and visual appeal with gleaming black skin contrasting white flesh, for fine-dining and white tablecloth restaurants.
• Riverence Steelhead Trout 100% traceable steelhead trout raised in Idaho's Rocky Mountain spring water by Riverence Farms. Fed a nutrient-rich diet with Astaxanthin for red flesh color, with no antibiotics or hormones, hand-cut with a smaller carbon footprint.
• Arctic Char Sustainably farmed Icelandic Arctic Char raised using land-based flow-through methods. Rich, creamy with fine flake and medium firmness, light orange flesh that cooks to brilliant pink, bridging salmon familiarity with unique character for restaurants.
• Wild Striped Bass Wild Striped Bass sourced from day boat captains from North Carolina to Maine, an American sustainability success story recovering through fishing regulations. Rich, luxurious bass with very flakey and sweet meat for premium menus.
• Mahi Mahi Common Dolphinfish (Mahi Mahi) from the Southern Atlantic, sourced directly from Florida for overnight delivery to NYC. Versatile across broil, poach, sear, grill, smoke, BBQ, blacken, char, or ceviche, holding moisture well under high heat.
• Halibut Atlantic Halibut from day boat hook and line operators near Boston. Large, flakey, moist and mild with firm yet supple consistency, suitable for sear, sauté, sashimi, and poach in fine-dining applications.
• Cambridge House Smoked Salmon All-natural smoked Atlantic salmon by Cambridge House Brands. Hand-cured with Pacific sea salt and brown sugar, smoked in an open-fire smoker with specially selected woods and herbs. Ready to eat with no artificial preservatives.
• Sea Scallops Additive-free Sea Scallops harvested from the Mid-Atlantic U.S. to Canada, including Nantucket, Cape Cod, Boston, and New Bedford. Larger size (1–2 inches), light pink flesh that cooks ivory, free of preservatives and water, with high sugar content for caramelization.
• Caviar Premium caviar selection sourced from East Asia, Israel, Italy, and the United States. Direct resource for domestic and imported caviars, offering one of the largest selections with overnight delivery and longest shelf life for fine-dining establishments.
• PEI Mussels Prince Edward Island mussels from sustainable aquaculture. Mussel seeds grow on collector ropes in the ocean, collected from wild (not hatcheries), feed on natural food particles in pristine ocean waters with no added feed required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full traceability from ocean to plate

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compass GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor foodservice management company operating as corporate partner. Compass Group is a global leader in catering and support services, providing significant distribution reach for Gotham Seafood products.
• AvendracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality procurement services company operating as corporate partner. Avendra provides procurement solutions to hospitality industry, serving as a distribution channel for Gotham Seafood products.
• Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership ensuring highest environmental and ethical standards for aquaculture products. BAP certification covers entire aquaculture production chain.
• Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership for responsible aquaculture operations, verifying environmental and social performance of aquaculture facilities.
• Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership for sustainable wild-caught fisheries, providing chain of custody certification from ocean to plate.
• Ocean WisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable seafood certification program partnership helping customers make ocean-friendly seafood choices.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood WatchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability recommendation partnership providing science-based seafood recommendations to help consumers and businesses choose sustainable options.
• Ora King SalmoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium salmon brand from New Zealand, B.A.P. and Ocean Wise certified. Ora King has perfected highest-quality king salmon through genetic breeding over 25 years. Products include buttery, richly flavored salmon with vibrant orange flesh.
• Riverence FarmscoreOthersIdaho-based group of farms raising steelhead trout in pure Rocky Mountain spring water. Produces genetically natural steelheads with no antibiotics or hormones. 100% traceable from egg to market with innovative technology for quality breeding.
• Cambridge House BrandsminorOthersSupplier of smoked salmon products using highest quality Atlantic salmon, hand-cured with Pacific sea salt and brown sugar, smoked in open-fire smoker with signature wood and herb flavors. All natural, no artificial preservatives.
• Global G.A.P.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Good Agricultural Practices certification partnership for Faroe Islands salmon farming operations. Ensures responsible farming practices and food safety standards.
• Iceland Responsible FisheriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body managing Icelandic cod fisheries with responsible fishing practices.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Lobster Place: NYC (Chelsea Market) seafood wholesaler and retailer supplying restaurants with fresh and live seafood. Comparable in B2B foodservice distribution, live lobster/seafood handling, and NYC metro focus.
• Inland Seafood: Specialty seafood distributor (Atlanta, GA) supplying restaurants and foodservice operators with fresh, frozen, and value-added seafood. Comparable in B2B foodservice model, multi-species portfolio, and processing/packaging capability.
• Fortune Fish & Gourmet: Midwest-based specialty seafood and gourmet foods distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and casinos. Comparable in B2B foodservice distribution model, value-added seafood, and broad multi-species sourcing.
• Fulton Fish Market: Historic NYC wholesale seafood hub distributing fresh and frozen seafood to restaurants and retailers nationwide. Comparable as the dominant NYC seafood wholesale channel for restaurant-grade product.
• Stavis Seafoods: Long-established NYC-based premium seafood distributor serving restaurants and foodservice operators. Direct comparable: same NYC geography, same B2B restaurant/foodservice model, same specialty/sustainable positioning.
• Browne Trading Company: Specialty seafood distributor (Portland, ME) focused on sustainable, traceable, chef-grade seafood to restaurants nationwide. Comparable in sustainability certification emphasis, premium wild/farmed mix, and chef-driven customer base.
• Samuels & Company (Samuels Seafood): Specialty seafood distributor to restaurants and foodservice operators in the U.S. Comparable in B2B restaurant model, multi-species portfolio, and emphasis on premium and sustainably certified product.
• True World Foods: National specialty seafood distributor (originally Japanese-seafood focused) serving sushi restaurants and broader foodservice. Comparable in B2B restaurant distribution model and broad species portfolio, though stronger Asian-seafood tilt.

Emerging players

• Blue Circle Foods: Sustainably sourced seafood company distributing to restaurants and consumers with strong direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Comparable in sustainable sourcing certifications and restaurant/wholesale channel, with a more digitally native go-to-market.

Regional players

• Honolulu Fish Company: Hawaii-based premium seafood distributor and processor serving West Coast and national restaurant accounts. Comparable in premium chef-grade seafood positioning and sustainable sourcing emphasis, though geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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