Best Fish and Chips in United States?
May 1, 2007 | 1:00 pm
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My post was a reply to a general "Best Fish & Chips" thread, which was later split in two by a mod. (a little hastily it would seem). The other half of the fish&chips thread is in the Australia forum, where my first post should have been included...
In the states, I've had decent fish and chips at Richmond Arms in Houston
May 2, 2007 | 10:39 am
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If you're ever in Wisconsin on a Friday night, ask a local where the best Fish Fry is. If at all possible, order walleye w/ beer batter. Enjoy.
May 2, 2007 | 11:36 am
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Here's a secret. The price of fish at the Ivar’s stand has skyrocketed. If you are there around happy hour time or during a Seahawk home game walk inside to the bar for the happy hour specials including fish and chips. They even have a quiet section near the door, separate from the main bar, but part of the bar where family members under 21 can sit with you. It use to be half off all bar appetizers but that is no longer the case but still worth checking out,
May 2, 2007 | 3:09 pm
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Best I've had in the US was at Claddagh Irish Pub in Lyndhurst OH (Cleveland suburb). Luckily I was warned about the size of the portions and tried a half order. It was all I could eat. Now I can take of leave the chips, but the fish is outstanding. I've been there a half dozen times and never ordered anything else - although I started with potato bacon soup once and it kept me from finishing the fish. Light but substantial batter, crispy on the outside. Mild moist white fish on the inside, probably cod or pollock. Mmmmm. I'm making myself hungry.
May 11, 2007 | 6:24 am
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I live in the UK and I have sampled fish and chips in the USA and Canada, albeit at small stands at shows and fairs. On those occasions, I have found the fish and chips to be very oily and soft compared to in the UK - as if they are fried either in a different oil, or at a much lower temperature.
Is this normal? Would I have a better experience if I went to a proper restaurant instead of a small stand or canteen?
I love fish and chips at home, but it is something that I avoid when abroad.
Is this normal? Would I have a better experience if I went to a proper restaurant instead of a small stand or canteen?
I love fish and chips at home, but it is something that I avoid when abroad.
May 11, 2007 | 6:34 pm
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May 11, 2007 | 8:13 pm
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I live in the UK and I have sampled fish and chips in the USA and Canada, albeit at small stands at shows and fairs. On those occasions, I have found the fish and chips to be very oily and soft compared to in the UK - as if they are fried either in a different oil, or at a much lower temperature.
Is this normal? Would I have a better experience if I went to a proper restaurant instead of a small stand or canteen?
I love fish and chips at home, but it is something that I avoid when abroad.
Is this normal? Would I have a better experience if I went to a proper restaurant instead of a small stand or canteen?
I love fish and chips at home, but it is something that I avoid when abroad.
May 12, 2007 | 7:11 am
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Same advice if you are in Buffalo/Western New York. The locals know where the best fish frys are. There you can expect haddock as the fish of choice, usually beer battered or breaded.
Jul 19, 2007 | 7:03 am
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Jul 19, 2007 | 8:05 am
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There's a pub in downtown Philadelphia (Elephant & Castle, I think) that serves a really good fish & chip platter. Don't know if it's best in the US, but I consider myself a fish & chip connoisseur. Oh, and the Legal Seafood in Boston - THAT would probably be what I consider to be best.
Jul 20, 2007 | 8:37 am
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Legal Seafood's spicy fish and chips. The place is a tourist dive, but if you're staying at the Marriott Long Wharf, or if you're flying through terminal B at Logan, they're right there.
Any time I fly on US Air out of Logan, I eat lunch or dinner there. The spices they add give the fish a nice kick.
Any time I fly on US Air out of Logan, I eat lunch or dinner there. The spices they add give the fish a nice kick.