The BIGGEST FISH MARKET in GEORGIA!! Georgian Seafood + Market Tour | Batumi, Georgia

After over a week of traveling around the Republic of Georgia, I finally made it to the final city on my whirlwind trip, Batumi! Come along with me as I try some local Georgian cuisine and check out the sites and culture of Batumi, Georgia!

Batumi is the second-largest city in Georgia and the capital of the Adjara region. It’s located on the Black Sea and is known for its gambling. In fact, its nickname is “The Las Vegas of the Black Sea!” It’s also famous for its unique Adjarian cuisine!

My boy Tim from Friendly GE and I started our morning at Batumi Fish Market, the largest fish market in the country. It opens at 10 a.m. and sells fish from the Black Sea, nearby rivers, and fish farms.

Inside, the vendors were just starting to set up their catch. One woman we met was selling dorado fish, salmon, sturgeon, prawns, and oysters. We went with some wild Black Sea salmon for GEL 52/$17 USD. She gutted and cleaned it for us as well!

At another vendor, we saw shrimp, tiny octopus, dorada, sea bass, salmon, and more. There were so many options! I hadn’t seen the small octopus. We took 5 of them for GEL 10/$4 USD and 3 prawns for GEL 9/$4 USD.

Then, we got some Turkish coffee, which was thick and strong. Then, we bought 5 oysters for GEL 20/$7 USD. In total, we had only spent about $30 USD!

The fish market is next to the port area, and there are lots of restaurants nearby that will cook up your fish for you!

We headed to Blue Wave Restaurant, where they charge GEL 6/$2 USD per kilo you want them to cook. We gave them our fish and then we headed back into the kitchen to watch them prepare everything! To the salmon, they added oil, paprika, oregano, and more.

After 15 minutes, our seafood feast was ready! We got a table out on the pier by the water and dug in!

The wild grilled salmon was buttery and delicious but had some bones in it. I loved the oil, paprika, and oregano. There’s nothing like fresh fish!

Next were the grilled octopus, which was both weird and amazing. I loved the tentacles and the paprika-oregano-oil sauce on them. It was too good!

Then, we jumped on the oysters, which we added a splash of lemon to. They were nice and briny! Then, we took the shell and legs off the shrimp, which were fresh and succulent!

After eating with a fork, I just dug in with my hands. It was easier and the food was fantastic! I finished with one last oyster and a bit more salmon and then our wine arrived!

It was a MaNavi dry white wine from the Kakheti region. It was perfect with the seafood and the hot weather. What an amazing experience!

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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 13 years, I have traveled the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have explored over 1,200 destinations in 84 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media.

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[iordanbikov]

As an owner of this restaurant, I really appreciate the positive review, and would love to see you, and everyone watching at our place ❤️ მადლობა მეგობარო (thank you my friend)

[atri]

Loved the wide range of Fishes there and Live Cooking and finally the Feist !!

[mikedelacruz]

Thats Dope you can buy fresh seafood and right away have it cooked for you. Awesome episode Bro 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

[carlalayne]

That looked delicious.. another awesome video

[nikolai]

NGL I dont watch videos longer than 5 minutes beczz I get bored fast but
David's videos are amazing I just watched a 24 min long video about shillong 👍❤❤

[waddahabdo]

I will visit Georgia one day!!
I will never forget this matter!!!

[STA-]

I love watching your videos, they are so detailed information in description which will really help us on our journey. Thanks buddy.

[rumik-stahnke]

Lucks like really yummy 😋cheers guys 🍷enjoy

[Georgiango]

a fish eater's paradise (-: and I learned something new... Keep it up guys! I love that there's always a recap in the end!

[sergiopiparo]

I have been waiting for some good seafood 😉

[CrazyBRT]

this guy is so hyped to eat every damn time :D

[midoomohamed]

I did the same thing even I have been same restaurant because your video

[annebell]

OMG. That looks AWESOME. I would favour the Salmon and Shrimp then try them all lol. Manna from Heaven. 🙏🌿🍃💚🍃🌿🙏

[jasonsong]

Ahhh... !!! i can almost smell the seafood in the fish market! I love seafood and the smell of fresh caught fish in the market - love it! I know it grosses people out but for me it's just this raw natural smell that I love.. .maybe it's because I love to eat it lol. Georgian oysters? I'm so interested! I know it's like... 'they're just oysters bruh'... but if you like shell fish as much as me you can taste the differences between regional shellfish... ie, oysters, clams, mussels etc.

[FoodieMeatsFood]

I really don’t like the smell or taste of fish so this would be my biggest fear 🤣

[georgianborat]

That Georgian guide has near perfect English. I thought I was the only one without heavy Georgian accent 😂

[bobikjani]

Should have gotten sturgeon mate it's the king of fish

[ashergoney]

Instead of Fish at The Fishing Hub I try to sell tea, and then, more tea ..

[SanwalM]

I absolutely love oysters, but these oysters didn't look fresh! Great vid though David! Let me know if you had a different experience with the oyster, the looks are what i'm judging it by!

[amiraanderson]

David will find a bone before eating. He does not play with fish bones 😂