Charlie’s Fresh Catch

Vernon, United States

4.4

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7 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 860-791-6181
Address:
94 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, 06066
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Vernon) 15:10 Friday, 27 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Charlie’s Fresh Catch specializes in serving fresh seafood and meats, hand selected and prepared by the owner Charlie. Formally known as Joe’s Fresh Seafood and Meats. Located at 94 Turnpike, Vernon, CT 6 066– very close to Manchester and South Windsor CT.

History

Established in 2013.

Charlie Ballard took ownership of Joe’s Fresh Seafood and Meats in 2013 and has renamed the business to Charlie’s Fresh Catch.

Meet the Business Owner

Charlie B.

Business Owner

Charlie Ballard has been in the grocery industry for over 30 years. As an expert meat cutter, he is happy to serve his local community with a refreshing offering of meats and seafood.

Nearby

Near this location:
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ft
Fresh Seafood & Meat Shop
94 Hartford Turnpike
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Discount Cigarettes & Cigars Outlet
96 Hartford Tpke
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Subway
53 Hartford Tpke
410
ft
Vernon Town of
97 Main St
410
ft
Vernon School District
97 Main St
580
ft
Paul’s Maytag Home Appliance Center
76 Hartford Tpke

7 reviews of Charlie’s Fresh Catch

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Place rating: 5
South Windsor, CT
I picked up some fresh salmon fillets last night. This will be a new weekly stop for me.
Place rating: 4
South Windsor, CT
From the outside it looks a little worn… but it is nice and clean inside. The fish is fresh and we try to go once a week!
Place rating: 5
Vernon, CT
Charlie ’ s has the freshest seafood, meats, and chicken around. We buy boneless chicken here each week, rather than at the grocery store. The chicken is much fresher and the price is better.
Place rating: 4
Ellington, CT
What a diamond in the rough! The outside looks low-​key, almost uninviting, but I’ve driven past this place so many times and when I found myself in the area today I decided it was time to stop.
Wow, I was quite pleased at how clean and immaculate the inside was, how fresh all of the meats and seafood looked and smelled, and how friendly and helpful the staff were.
I ordered a large hot buttered lobster roll and the coconut shrimp dinner for my wife, as well as some fresh salmon. The meals were delicious: not overcooked and dry, but moist and fresh. The lobster roll portion was good for one of the lowest prices I’ve seen in CT and the (11) coconut shrimp dinner came with french fries and coleslaw.
The coleslaw was decent, but bland and could have been tangier, otherwise this would have been 5 stars all the way. Either way, they’ve earned my business and I’ll be sure to go back for more of their cooked to order meals and fresh meats and seafood.
Place rating: 3
Vernon, CT
I started going to Charlie’s before it was Charlie’s. The fresh seafood had always been just that — fresh, reliable, and reasonably priced. They have some prepared selections like seafood spreads that are also good to grab and take.
The lunch/​dinner and premade selections could be improved. My husband and I have bought a variety of dinners (fish and chips, whole bellies, stuffed sole) and find that far too often the portion sizes are small, over-​inflated with french fries, or overly seasoned to the point where we just could not eat them. Luckily we live relatively close by and Charlie has righted where we have felt shorted, but for those without this luxury, you might find yourself going hungry for the night.
My suggestion is to appreciate the meats and deli that are provided, but leave to cooking to someone else.
Place rating: 5
Vernon, CT
Charlie’s Fresh Catch is a great place for fresh meats/​seafood or to grab lunch. He has deli meats, seafood, meats, vegetables, sauces, side dishes, and groceries. We had lunch of fried clam strips and a hot lobster roll– both were fantastic. The fried clams had more flavor than any I’ve had before. The lobster in the roll was incredibly fresh and delicious. I plan on making this my regular destination (instead of the grocery store) for very reasonably priced seafood and meats. It’s a great family-​owned restaurant and deli!
Place rating: 5
Vernon, CT
My mom said this place was great and she’s pickier than me. The establishment is clean, the food is fresh, the taste is great. Great staff to deal with. I will definitely be back to to choose from one of their many selections.