Fishwife reviews and discussion

4.5

89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Vibrant, giftable packaging design
  • Flavorful, smoky seafood selections
  • Ethical, sustainability-forward sourcing
  • Reliable, tender flaky textures
  • Small portions per tin
  • Occasional dry, chewy cod
  • Overly smoky, salty profiles
  • Unbranded, plain interior tins

Fishwife earns strong reviews for genuinely flavorful, high‑quality tinned seafood—standouts include Smoked Albacore Tuna, Smoked Rainbow Trout, and Fly By Jing Smoked Salmon—paired with dazzling, giftable packaging and a sustainability ethos. Reviews also flag meaningful drawbacks: small portions, frequent dryness or chewiness in cod and some salmon, a pervasive smoky profile that can overpower, unbranded “naked” tins, limited variety, and polarizing flavors; many find it best for special occasions rather than everyday use.

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208 reviews and posts

  • the fishwife x fly by jing collab is everything. can't get enough.

  • I love tinned fish, and this is easily my favorite brand. Their tuna is out of this world. The branding is perfection, the can is beautiful, and their fish is so flavorful. The oil is also fantastic. It's not too fishy, and can easily be placed out in an aesthetic dinner party or with people that are sensitive to fish smells.

  • I love Fishwife! Not only is the packaging to die for but the product is incredible as well. For anyone who is hesitant because of the price point they recently became available at Costco and it's more affordable.

  • I want to love the product, and it's certainly good, but it's definitely overpriced and hit or miss account the flavors.

  • I think the best thing about this brand is the branding. 10/10. Love the packaging, the colors, the vibe. Canned food is tasty? Yes. But nothing out of this world tbh, and don't think the extra cost vs competitors makes much sense. I think I'd rather spend the money in a more traditional albacore tuna from Spain when it comes to taste itself.

  • ⭐ Avaliação pessoal – Fishwife (frutos do mar enlatados premium) Experimentar os produtos da Fishwife foi uma grata surpresa — eles elevaram completamente a minha ideia do que pode ser um fruto do mar enlatado. A qualidade é impressionante: o atum albacora defumado tem um sabor intenso e delicado ao mesmo tempo, e a truta arco-íris é super macia, com aquele toque artesanal que lembra comida feita na hora. O que mais me encantou é o compromisso da marca com a origem ética e rastreável dos ingredientes. Saber que o peixe vem de fontes sustentáveis e bem cuidadas faz toda a diferença — dá pra sentir o cuidado em cada detalhe, desde o sabor até a embalagem, que é moderna e cheia de personalidade. É o tipo de produto que transforma uma refeição simples em algo especial. Perfeito para montar uma tábua gourmet, uma salada elegante ou até um lanche rápido com qualidade de restaurante. 💬 Resumo da experiência: Sabor sofisticado e defumado na medida certa. Textura macia e ingredientes de alta qualidade. Produção ética, rastreável e sustentável. Embalagem linda e prática, ideal para o dia a dia. ⭐ Nota final: 9,5/10 – frutos do mar enlatados que combinam sabor, estilo e responsabilidade ambiental.

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  • Absolutely love their canned tuna SKUs, especially spicy olive oil lemon varieties. Great for making quick lunches without having to think about extra seasoning / ingredients (or just adding to flavors). I do wish it were a bit cheaper and sold across more stores.

  • I had the Fly By Jing salmon and it was delicious but insanely overpriced for farmed salmon. I will just buy wild-caught salmon and add the sauce myself...

  • Yum these are really tasty. I got these as gag gifts for christmas but they turned out to be a total hit when the charcuterie never arrived.

  • my first little foray into tinned fish after seeing it all over my tiktok page was with fishwife and it really blew me away! really tasty, cute packaging, long-lasting, definitely worth the price. i LOVE the partnership with fly by jing and think that there's many opportunities for other cool collabs in the future.

  • I was shocked fish from a can could taste this good! It definitely beat my expectations. The price is a bit steep for an everyday purchase but it's great for special occasions

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  • You can definitely taste the quality in the fish here. I really like buying them as a gift to incorporate in baskets or goodie bags. They are pricey but worth it IMO. They also go on sale often at my local grocery store so I try and keep an eye out for that.

  • Until I tried Fishwife, I can accurately say that canned fish was not something I craved. Now? Well, let's say whenever I see any of the salmon ones at the grocery...in the cart they go. SO GOOD and a great addition to any charcuterie board. 10 out of 10 will leave you wanting more.

  • Love the packaging and their collaborations. Their holiday sets are a hit. If you’re just into tin fish, go to any aisle in an Asian market and you’ll find cheaper options.

  • 10/10 for pretty packaging but I really couldn't tell the difference in quality of the product inside to justify the high price.

  • Delicious! Wild-caught smoked albacore tuna was so good and I can't wait to use the tuna with additional recipes. I really enjoyed and definitely will be re-ordering.

  • High quality and SO PRETTY. The packaging is what sold me, but I mean it when I say the fish actually exceeded my expectations, too.

  • Full disclosure: I do not eat seafood. But I bought these for my boyfriend, and he says that they are the best tinned fish he's ever had.

  • Honestly, this is pretty good tinned fish. Love the fancy flavors. It's definitely more expensive than random tins you get in Portugal, but isn't the point kind of that it's different than that? A great special treat for yourself every so often when you want to turbo charge your sandwiches, salads or snack boards.