Choosing fresh fish is the first step to a great meyhane table. From the eyes to the gills, from the smell to the flesh — there are sure ways to tell. Distilled from our century-old fish sourcing experience, this guide gives you every tip you need at the market or the fishmonger. Eye Check Fresh fish eyes are bright, clear, and bulging. Dull, sunken, or cloudy eyes signal staleness. This is the easiest and most reliable check. Gill Check Lift the gill flap: fresh fish gills a