Best fish and chips

[margaretmattson]

I am having a hankering for some great fish and chips, anyone know the best place to go? I prefer plain batter (not beer batter), freshly cut fries, and a mug of great beer to chug it down. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[Stu from NYC]

Havana CC has good fish and chips. Ask for mushy peas and you will get a blank stare.

[margaretmattson]

Havana CC has good fish and chips. Ask for mushy peas and you will get a blank stare.
Thanks! I had a British friend who turned me on to good fish and chips. Your mushy peas comment makes me realize you too must understand good fish and chips. Must be a British thing! Here's hoping Havana CC is what I am looking for! (Fingers crossed)

[Kelevision]

I am having a hankering for some great fish and chips, anyone know the best place to go? I prefer plain batter (not beer batter), freshly cut fries, and a mug of great beer to chug it down. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

I don’t know what area you’re in but south of 44 has 2 options. Fenney Grill has good Fish and Chips but I always get the potato chips because they’re homemade. I’ve never had the fries. Or you could go to McGrady’s Pub at Sawgrass which even comes with mushy peas but I’m not sure about the fries.

[swooner]

I don’t know what area you’re in but south of 44 has 2 options. Fenney Grill has good Fish and Chips but I always get the potato chips because they’re homemade. I’ve never had the fries. Or you could go to McGrady’s Pub at Sawgrass which even comes with mushy peas but I’m not sure about the fries.
Been there, done that. Just awful! McGradys!

[ohioshooter]

Been there, done that. Just awful!

Agreed, I like Cody’s and O’Shucks in addition to Havana.

[margaretmattson]

Been there, done that. Just awful!

This is why I am asking. Spent quite a bit of money on Vilages restaurant food only to leave it on the table. Some restaurants seem to be hit or miss while others are just not up to par. Am I too picky? Is it just me?

[Altavia]

Little Fin at Sawgrass is our favorite, very crispy.

[mrf0151]

Been there, done that. Just awful!
Agree! Their fish is mushy. Worst ever.

[Michael 61]

Agree! Their fish is mushy. Worst ever.

I’m going to have to add my voice here as well - simply bad! I couldn’t finish it. My server actually told me afterwards that they had fried quite a few batches already in the fryer, so the oil was getting old - tasted like it too - plus the breading was the worst.

[asianthree]

O shucks has good fried fish, not the best, since that was in London and outskirts. I think I had fish in London 5 days a week while we there. It’s hard to beat that foodie experience

[Stu from NYC]

Agreed, I like Cody’s and O’Shucks in addition to Havana.

Been to Cody in LSL worst service we have ever seen in a restaurant and lots of people have told us the same so not going back.

O;Shucks had good fish and chips but we made the mistake of sitting outside. Borders a garbage dump apparently and flying insects ate more than we did. Finally waitress came over to us with a can of insect repellent but too little too late. If we do go back would only sit inside

[Stu from NYC]

O shucks has good fried fish, not the best, since that was in London and outskirts. I think I had fish in London 5 days a week while we there. It’s hard to beat that foodie experience

Pubs in London do make it very well.

[dtennent]

You might try McCracken’s Irish Pub on Main St. in Leesburg. While the fries were freshly cut, they come with Parmesan cheese. You could ask to have the cheese left off.

[asianthree]

Pubs in London do make it very well.

Pubs or street vendors, both were addictive. Guessing it was the light almost tempura thin batter that allowed the fish to be perfectly flaky. :mmmm:

[drbales]

[QUOTE=margaretmattson;2226443]I am having a hankering for some great fish and chips, anyone know the best place to go? I prefer plain batter (not beer batter), freshly cut fries, and a mug of great beer to chug it down. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance![/
Clermont Fish House in Clermont.
Great

[Two Bills]

................................. - plus the breading was the worst.

There was the first red flag.
Bread crumbs!!! :ohdear:
Fried fish for fish and chips should be in batter only.

PS. It is even hard to find good fish and chips in UK nowadays.

[bimmertl]

It's amazing that not one person commented on what type of fish is being served. Haddock, Cod, Tilapia, Swai or whatever.

Type of fish can make a big difference.

[asianthree]

It's amazing that not one person commented on what type of fish is being served. Haddock, Cod, Tilapia, Swai or whatever.

Type of fish can make a big difference.

Not all restaurants want to share that info, and wait staff is usually not in on the secret, but it’s the batter for me that makes a difference

[ohioshooter]

By far, I like Haddock breaded not battered.

[Stu from NYC]

There was the first red flag.
Bread crumbs!!! :ohdear:
Fried fish for fish and chips should be in batter only.

PS. It is even hard to find good fish and chips in UK nowadays.

Piccadilly circus has a really good pub serving fish and chips but have no clue as to address. Just remember it is around the corner from a half price theater booth.

Agreed that it must be made using a good batter.

[marynealmichigan]

"The Friar Tuck" in Clermont FL

An authentic British Pub own by a couple from the UK. They serve the biggest piece of fried Cod I have ever seen, incredible. Also have British beer on tap and an attached store selling British condiments.

601 Cagan Park Ave
Suit 401
Clermont FL. 34714

[retiredguy123]

Piccadilly circus has a really good pub serving fish and chips but have no clue as to address. Just remember it is around the corner from a half price theater booth.

Agreed that it must be made using a good batter.
I was going to check it out, but it is about 4,300 miles, and I am not that fond of fish and chips anyway.

[Keefelane66]

You’re making me hungry. Going for Fish&Chips this afternoon Galileo RI options are Haddock or Flounder with a side of Clam Chowder with Clam Cakes. Other options may be Cod or Pollock for catch of the day

[ohioshooter]

Love to find some great NE clam chowder here. The only place I’ve found it is O Shucks, and it’s just average.

[SIRE1]

I'm no expert on what "great" fish & chips should be, but I really like Cedar River Seafood in Inverness for fish & chips. It is on US41, just south of the intersection with SR 44. And you can order either Flounder or Icelandic Cod.

[REDCART]

You might try McCracken’s Irish Pub on Main St. in Leesburg. While the fries were freshly cut, they come with Parmesan cheese. You could ask to have the cheese left off.

We also thought McCracken’s fish and chips was better than McGrady’s pub!

[margaretmattson]

A neighbor suggested orange blossom country club. She said she tried their fish fry about a year ago,. She remembers it being crisp and light. Said she enjoyed it very much. Has anyone tried the fish there recently?

[Stu from NYC]

I was going to check it out, but it is about 4,300 miles, and I am not that fond of fish and chips anyway.

Actually just over 3000 miles and who knows they might even deliver too you.:bigbow:

Would expect you to give me the mushy peas as a finders fee.

[Keefelane66]

Love to find some great NE clam chowder here. The only place I’ve found it is O Shucks, and it’s just average.
I make my own when I return to TV order clam juice and chopped clams thru Amazon 51oz containers some very good recipes online. Canned Clams and juice can be frozen. We make RI red chowder, New England cream and clear chowder. Less expensive than buying those little cans of clams and small bottles of juice.
A good canned Chowder made in Florida is Tony’s Chowder from Cedar Key won the Newport RI Chowder festival 2 years in a row available Publix.

[427dave]

Love to find some great NE clam chowder here. The only place I’ve found it is O Shucks, and it’s just average.

Cedar Key, Tony's best clam chowder. Sometimes Publix has Tony's in the can and it is pretty good

[Two Bills]

It's amazing that not one person commented on what type of fish is being served. Haddock, Cod, Tilapia, Swai or whatever.

Type of fish can make a big difference.

In UK Cod is/was the most served, then Haddock, and my favorite, Rock Eel/Rock Salmon/Hus/Flake (any one of those names, depending on location of Chippy in UK.)
Anything apart from Cod, was a special order back in my days of going down our local Chippy.

A good Wally went down well with a nice piece of Lilian Gish, and I used to pick them up in the old Haddock and Bloater.

[Stu from NYC]

In UK Cod is/was the most served, then Haddock, and my favorite, Rock Eel/Rock Salmon/Hus/Flake (any one of those names, depending on location of Chippy in UK.)
Anything apart from Cod, was a special order back in my days of going down our local Chippy.

A good Wally went down well with a nice piece of Lilian Gish, and I used to pick them up in the old Haddock and Bloater.

How does one translate this into proper English?:mmmm:

[Pinball wizard]

Agreed, I like Cody’s and O’Shucks in addition to Havana.

I second O'Shucks on 301 and 44

[ton80]

In UK Cod is/was the most served, then Haddock, and my favorite, Rock Eel/Rock Salmon/Hus/Flake (any one of those names, depending on location of Chippy in UK.)
Anything apart from Cod, was a special order back in my days of going down our local Chippy.

A good Wally went down well with a nice piece of Lilian Gish, and I used to pick them up in the old Haddock and Bloater.

Two Bills, I spent 8 yrs in England over 3 work assignments. I know a small part of the slang but certainly not enough to decipher your comment fully.

Huss/Rock salmon/rock eel/huss I have heard and we called sand sharks or dog fish.

Lillian Gish may be fried potatoes

Wally may be an insult or a large gherkin (dill pickle)

During one of my assignments, there was a surplus of farmed salmon and actually atlantic salmon was reportedly cheaper than cod. The Chippy's served a lot of salmon but I preferred the cod.

Interesting memories. I never got the nerve to eat conger eel that I know of.

Cheers!

[Caymus]

In UK Cod is/was the most served, then Haddock, and my favorite, Rock Eel/Rock Salmon/Hus/Flake (any one of those names, depending on location of Chippy in UK.)
Anything apart from Cod, was a special order back in my days of going down our local Chippy.

A good Wally went down well with a nice piece of Lilian Gish, and I used to pick them up in the old Haddock and Bloater.

Is it fried with or without the skin?

[kkingston57]

Actually just over 3000 miles and who knows they might even deliver too you.:bigbow:

Would expect you to give me the mushy peas as a finders fee.

3000 miles? Just did a search. 4344 miles Orlando to Heathrow. Noted all of the responses. Have not found good Fish and Chips in TV. Usually mystery soft fish is what we have found. Hate to say it, but best fish I have found is at Culvers and they advertise that it is cod.

[MrChip72]

I don’t know what area you’re in but south of 44 has 2 options. Fenney Grill has good Fish and Chips but I always get the potato chips because they’re homemade. I’ve never had the fries. Or you could go to McGrady’s Pub at Sawgrass which even comes with mushy peas but I’m not sure about the fries.

Tried Fenney Grill in April. The fish and chips was pretty bad. Also the "farm to table" vegetables they served on the side were basically the frozen peas and carrots mix like they sell at Publix in the frozen section. I heard it "used to be good" according to some people.

In Wildwood, O'Shucks serves a nice Fish and chips, pretty consistent and usually you get a nice sized piece.

Best in the Villages I had was at Evans Prairie one night, was exceptional unlike much of the food they serve at FMK restaurants.

[mike234]

This is why I am asking. Spent quite a bit of money on Vilages restaurant food only to leave it on the table. Some restaurants seem to be hit or miss while others are just not up to par. Am I too picky? Is it just me?
yup.....the consensus is that the seafood in florida, is terrible. and so is the Chinese food..........without naming names of restaurants, the one in wildwood, on 301?, near 44? did that a reopen? they seen to be shut regularly for violations....

[JudyLife]

Yep, mushy peas is a British thing & in my humble opinion if you want truly good fish & chips you’ll need to come over here to the U.K. and get the genuine article. 👍

[kjhbi]

Metro diner has good fish and chips

[Kelevision]

Been there, done that. Just awful!

Really? I really like Fenney Grill. I’m shocked to see so many people who don’t like it! Though, I haven’t been there in quite some time. It used to be owned and run by TV but maybe a year or so ago someone else took over.
I’ve heard really good things about the McCrackens Irish Pub in Leesburg but haven’t been there yet.

[margaretmattson]

Yep, mushy peas is a British thing & in my humble opinion if you want truly good fish & chips you’ll need to come over here to the U.K. and get the genuine article. 👍
I heard the Windsors are cutting back on expenses. Seeing that I will not be able to stay with them, can I stay at your home? I'll buy you all the fish and chips you can eat! (just kidding!-One can only wish to be in the UK)

[sdeikenberry]

Lopez Country Club has decent fish and chips, as does Costal Del Mar in Spanish Springs. And believe it or not, Margarita Republic can have good fish tacos depending on the mood of the kitchen on a given night. That said, fish and chips is a bit like pizza...what you like may be different from someone else's likes.

[WingedFoot78]

I had Fish & Chip some months back at Evan's Priere(sp). The fish was great as was the fries. I do't know if it was a special or a regular item. BTW, what are mushy peas?

[MandoMan]

I am having a hankering for some great fish and chips, anyone know the best place to go? I prefer plain batter (not beer batter), freshly cut fries, and a mug of great beer to chug it down. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

The giant Fish Fingers at Tierra del Sol Country Club are the best I’ve had around here. Who knew fish had fingers? Actually lots of the country clubs and fish restaurants have fish and chips, and I’ve never had any that were lousy. However, I’ve NEVER had in The Villages, or the US, for that matter, what I consider REAL fish and chips like I used to buy weekly when I was studying at Oxford. Here the fish pieces are too small, usually too thin, and the batter is wrong. The fish is served with FRIES, not CHIPS (no, I don’t mean what the British call potato crisps and we call chips) Usually the fries are good, and maybe English style chips would be sent back to the kitchen here, but I think it’s hard for American cooks to recreate something they’ve never seen or tasted. Let them spend a day in a good British chip shop and they could do it. But then they have to put a big scoop of chips on a couple pieces of absorbent white paper, put a big plank of fish on top, ask “Salt and vinegar?” then douse everything with lots of both at the same time. Chips arrive with vinegar already on them and soaking in. Never catsup or tarter sauce or anything else. I like tarter sauce just fine with fried fish, but I would never have it with real fish and chips. (Oh, and chances are the best fish and chips will be cooked by people from India or Pakistan, or somewhere similar, if you are in the UK.)

[Aloha1]

I'm lucky enough to be in the UK right now. Had dinner at the Golden Hind in London. Excellent chippy. Light batter, not greasy, and perfectly cooked Haddock.

Only place that comes close in TV is Havana. A true fillet of Haddock cooked perfectly.

[Ptmckiou]

McGrady’s (Scottish pub South of 44 at Sawgrass ) is fantastic. That’s my usual when I visit there.

[Joe C.]

I love fish and chips! A good cod or haddock dipped in batter and deep fried. Thick slices of potato deep fried with it. Doused in vinegar and tartar sauce on the fish.
No restaurant down here can compare with New England restaurants for fish and chips.
However, the best I've had down here was at Cheers over in Stonecrest. Too bad there isn't a Chelo's down here.

[rickaslin]

There is a food truck in Wildwood on Thursdays called "THE CONCH MAN" he has great fish and chips also a little place call "THE SEAFOOD SHACK " on 27 in Leesburg heading to Clermont ,both places are rel good.

[Rzepecki]

I’m really surprised no one has mentioned Miller’s Ale House. My Polish American husband is an “expert” on fried fish and says theirs is the best he’s tasted in our area. Friends that we’ve recommended Miller’s to have loved their fried fish also. It’s beer battered white fish. Lunch portion is just the right size. Dinner portion is so big you’ll take some home.

[Barkriver]

Try Bonefish. Pretty good, although I believe it is a beer batter or something similar.

[Ellwoodrick]

If you are willing to take a drive outside the bubble try Sundays in Davenport. South on 27.

Sundays Grill - Fish & Chips in Davenport, FL (https://www.sundaysgrill.com/)

[TomPerry]

Mallory Hill CC on Fridays has great Haddock and Chips on special and it VERY GOOD! Also Culver’s has REALLY GOOD North Atlantic Cod and Fries, either in a sandwich or a two or three piece dinner. I think the Culver’s on CR 466A is better than the one on CR 466 in Southern Trace Plaza..

[Paula]

First, you don't have to go all the way to Cedar Key for Tony's - there's one in Mt. Dora. Then, if you want real New England seafood, check out Lena's Seafood in Silver Springs.

[retiredguy123]

I don't think anyone has mentioned Wendy's. I like their fries, and they have a good fish sandwich. Does that qualify as fish and chips? And, about half the price of most of these other places.

[ohioshooter]

I don't think anyone has mentioned Wendy's. I like their fries, and they have a good fish sandwich. Does that qualify as fish and chips? And, about half the price of most of these other places.

No!

[retiredguy123]

No!
LOL. I'll mark you down as undecided.

[Normal]

McGrady’s (Scottish pub South of 44 at Sawgrass ) is fantastic. That’s my usual when I visit there.

Little Fin across the square is pretty good, but they don’t have the peas.

[jimkerr]

I am having a hankering for some great fish and chips, anyone know the best place to go? I prefer plain batter (not beer batter), freshly cut fries, and a mug of great beer to chug it down. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

The very best I've had in The Villages is at McCrackens Irish Pub in Leesburg. The 2nd best is at O'Shucks in Wildwood. If you happen to find any that you think are better, let me know!

[Lisanp@aol.com]

I was brought the fried Haddock entree by mistake last night at Terra del Sol when I had ordered fried shrimp. I took the mistake entree because I had tickets to the show at The Studio and didn’t have enough time for the remake. I thought the fish was awful (the show was great). I do like the “fish finger” appetizer at Fenny Grill and you can get fries on the side (I don’t like their fries, however)

[Mkgal612]

Culver's

[rogerk]

Check out McGradys at Sawgrass. They even have a sort of mushy peas-maybe not the real thing but better than nothing.

[DeborahK]

Havana CC has good fish and chips. Ask for mushy peas and you will get a blank stare.

Hands down best F&C is Johnny's Fish Bar in Como, Western Australia. I search high and low everywhere I travel for a hit of this most wonderful fare and am mostly disappointed. Nova Scotia had some good stuff.

Mushy peas are disgusting and very British. We don't do it in WA but east side of OZ does.

Now locally in TV I find Culver's does a pretty decent job but there'd be no beer. Stay away from McGrady's Pub at Sawgrass, overpriced and well below average.

[kbogli]

Mckrackens in Leesburg makes nice light flaky battered fish and it is the best I have had in a long time, Cod.

[frostola]

The Clermont Fish House also has great sausage rolls and meat pies!

[Stu from NYC]

Hands down best F&C is Johnny's Fish Bar in Como, Western Australia. I search high and low everywhere I travel for a hit of this most wonderful fare and am mostly disappointed. Nova Scotia had some good stuff.

Mushy peas are disgusting and very British. We don't do it in WA but east side of OZ does.

Now locally in TV I find Culver's does a pretty decent job but there'd be no beer. Stay away from McGrady's Pub at Sawgrass, overpriced and well below average.

Does Johnny deliver to the villages? Mushy peas might be very British but this boy from Brooklyn has learn to like them.

[Stu from NYC]

Mckrackens in Leesburg makes nice light flaky battered fish and it is the best I have had in a long time, Cod.

Been there several times and have enjoyed their food so next time will try their fish. Thanks.

[donfey]

We like Miller's on 441, just South of Texas Roadhouse. Fish is good but chips, (fries,) are coated. They're good too, but just not the same.

[sowilts]

I am having a hankering for some great fish and chips, anyone know the best place to go? I prefer plain batter (not beer batter), freshly cut fries, and a mug of great beer to chug it down. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Millers Ale House, 441, lunch specials.

[ohioshooter]

Millers Ale House, 441, lunch specials.

That is tough to beat for 6.99.

[Two Bills]

Two Bills, I spent 8 yrs in England over 3 work assignments. I know a small part of the slang but certainly not enough to decipher your comment fully.

Huss/Rock salmon/rock eel/huss I have heard and we called sand sharks or dog fish.

Lillian Gish may be fried potatoes

Wally may be an insult or a large gherkin (dill pickle)

During one of my assignments, there was a surplus of farmed salmon and actually atlantic salmon was reportedly cheaper than cod. The Chippy's served a lot of salmon but I preferred the cod.

Interesting memories. I never got the nerve to eat conger eel that I know of.

Cheers!

Wally.........Large Gherkin.
Lilian Gish.....Fish.
Haddock and bloater.........Motor (car)
I don't mind fried eel, apart from having to keep spitting out bones, but jellied eels? barf
Cheers :beer3:

[Two Bills]

Is it fried with or without the skin?

Usually with skin.
Never touch F&C's now, so things may have changed.
My dear wife is trying to keep me healthy, so grilled (broiled in US!) fish and no chips is the order of the day, usually with lots of green stuff!

[Stu from NYC]

Wally.........Large Gherkin.
Lilian Gish.....Fish.
Haddock and bloater.........Motor (car)
I don't mind fried eel, apart from having to keep spitting out bones, but jellied eels? barf
Cheers :beer3:

Thanks for the translation but would be good if you spoke the same English as we did.:boom:

[Two Bills]

Thanks for the translation but would be good if you spoke the same English as we did.:boom:

No comment!:icon_wink:

[ribil]

I am having a hankering for some great fish and chips, anyone know the best place to go? I prefer plain batter (not beer batter), freshly cut fries, and a mug of great beer to chug it down. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
The best fish and chips I’ve had recently was at Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille. It’s 40 minutes from my house in the villages, but well worth the trip.

[DeborahK]

The Clermont Fish House also has great sausage rolls and meat pies!

Ok, now I have to go there. A good sausage roll is hard to find. The ones at Meat Boutique in Mt Dora are terrible.

I'm at the point where I make my own. So good and easy to make.

[DeborahK]

Does Johnny deliver to the villages? Mushy peas might be very British but this boy from Brooklyn has learn to like them.

Oh, I wish!!!

[Aloha]

For those who like thick batter deep fried mild white fish, without the fishy smell or aftertaste, Captain D's in Leesburg is a good choice.
https://locations.captainds.com/ll/US/FL/Leesburg/1101-N-14th-St

[Stu from NYC]

Ok, now I have to go there. A good sausage roll is hard to find. The ones at Meat Boutique in Mt Dora are terrible.

I'm at the point where I make my own. So good and easy to make.

Kind of strange to me to go to a fish restaurant for sausage roll

[JerryLBell]

Culver's
For a fast-food fish sandwich, I'd have to say Culver's is absolutely the best. I thin this is cod, though they served fried lake perch (a taste of home for folks from the Great Lakes area) during Lent.

For true (batter-dipped, deep-fried) fish and chips, I've really liked Miller's Ale House on 441 at the north end of The Villages. Just don't look at the calorie count on the menu - it's about a full day's worth of food, calorie-wise. I believe this is cod.

For something different (and crunchier) the fish fingers appetizer at The Fenney Grill is pretty tasty. The fish are rolled in corn flake and fried. The Lighthouse in Lake Sumter Landing serves a similar concoction. It's better than it sounds. I think this is haddock in both places, but I'm not sure.

For something NOT fried, the food truck at Edna's On The Green serves a blacked fish that is particularly tasty to me, though I think it's best when they manage to do it with redfish (which they can't always get).

I have generally not been impressed with the fish & chips at any of the country clubs I've tried. I think even Red Lobster has them beat, and I'm not a huge fan of Red Lobster. I mean, it's edible, but it's just not that great.

[JerryLBell]

For those who like thick batter deep fried mild white fish, without the fishy smell or aftertaste, Captain D's in Leesburg is a good choice.
https://locations.captainds.com/ll/US/FL/Leesburg/1101-N-14th-St
They can be kind of heavy-handed on the batter, but that' probably my second-favorite fast food place for a fish sandwich (after Culver's).

[RUCdaze]

I've lived in The Villages for six years and I've tried all the restaurants for fish and chips. I'll give you the best and worst: The best, by far, is O Shucks on 301, and the very worst I've had was at Blue Fin.

[VIN574]

Seafood Shack Leesburg (https://seafoodshackleesburg.com/)

[Normal]

Seafood Shack Leesburg (https://seafoodshackleesburg.com/)

Fortunately, it is only 20 minutes from Sawgrass (via Meggison), but Oakwood is basically across the street from the Seafood Shack. The smell of the Smokehouse is irresistible at times.

[Sabella]

Havana CC has good fish and chips. Ask for mushy peas and you will get a blank stare.

I’m from New York City. What is mushy peas? I’ve never heard of it.

[margaretmattson]

Thanks! I went to O'Shucks last night since that restaurant was named most often. Pretty Darn Good! Going to also try some of the other restaurants that were mentioned. Will give an update as I go.

[Joeint]

Culver's
Worst fish ever right off the Gordons or Sysco truck. Once you get through the coating there is a very small piece of fish, never again...

[ohioshooter]

Thanks! I went to O'Shucks last night since that restaurant was named most often. Pretty Darn Good! Going to also try some of the other restaurants that were mentioned. Will give an update as I go.
Glad you found something you like.

[eweissenbach]

I make my own when I return to TV order clam juice and chopped clams thru Amazon 51oz containers some very good recipes online. Canned Clams and juice can be frozen. We make RI red chowder, New England cream and clear chowder. Less expensive than buying those little cans of clams and small bottles of juice.
A good canned Chowder made in Florida is Tony’s Chowder from Cedar Key won the Newport RI Chowder festival 2 years in a row available Publix.

Tony’s is wonderful, as good or better than some I had at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. BTW, they have a restaurant in Mt. Dora.

[Stu from NYC]

I’m from New York City. What is mushy peas? I’ve never heard of it.

No idea how it is made but as far as I can tell they cook up a batch of green peas and than mash them.

[eweissenbach]

Best fish and chips is the grouper at Frenchy’s in Clearwater Beach. The best in TV is at Blue Fin imho.

[JMintzer]

I've lived in The Villages for six years and I've tried all the restaurants for fish and chips. I'll give you the best and worst: The best, by far, is O Shucks on 301, and the very worst I've had was at Blue Fin.

Best fish and chips is the grouper at Frenchy’s in Clearwater Beach. The best in TV is at Blue Fin imho.

Just goes to show you, taste is subjective...

[Aloha1]

There was the first red flag.
Bread crumbs!!! :ohdear:
Fried fish for fish and chips should be in batter only.

PS. It is even hard to find good fish and chips in UK nowadays.

The Golden Hind in London. Outstanding!

[Michael 61]

If you’re willing to drive just a bit, especially if you are south of 44 - check out Clermont Fish House - British-style Fish ‘n Chips

[CoachKandSportsguy]

It's amazing that not one person commented on what type of fish is being served. Haddock, Cod, Tilapia, Swai or whatever.

Type of fish can make a big difference.

FACT CHECK: TRUE

Only Cod. . the others just aren't meaty enough for frying. .
and then drizzled with a touch of lemon or lime. .

[Stu from NYC]

FACT CHECK: TRUE

Only Cod. . the others just aren't meaty enough for frying. .
and then drizzled with a touch of lemon or lime. .

Do believe in London, mostly Haddock is used

[Taltarzac725]

Do believe in London, mostly Haddock is used


Local Expert and American Tourist to Find London's Best Fish and Chips (https://www.insider.com/food-tours-best-fish-chips-london-harry-kersh-joe-avella-2023-2)

FYI.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Do believe in London, mostly Haddock is used

So we scored tickets to the Open next summer in Troon, for the final day. We are entering the St Andrews drawing for guaranteed golf during the same time and I, as an expert fish and chips taster, will evaluate Scottish Fish and chips from the North sea. . and will report back to everyone who couldn't care less.

:spoken:

[bcsnave]

What is this Fish & Chips that you speak of? I heard of pitch and putt but ....are you saying..... I can Fish while I make Chip shots?

[Stu from NYC]

So we scored tickets to the Open next summer in Troon, for the final day. We are entering the St Andrews drawing for guaranteed golf during the same time and I, as an expert fish and chips taster, will evaluate Scottish Fish and chips from the North sea. . and will report back to everyone who couldn't care less.

:spoken:

Ask 10 Scotts their opinion on beat fish and chips and let us know how many of the answers you understood. Par is 3 of 10.

[Whitley]

I am having a hankering for some great fish and chips, anyone know the best place to go? I prefer plain batter (not beer batter), freshly cut fries, and a mug of great beer to chug it down. Your suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Rock & Sole
47 Endell St, London, WC2H 9AJ

[bcsnave]

Well I'll be...
Rock & Sole
47 Endell St, London, WC2H 9AJ

[LuvNH]

Ok, now I have to go there. A good sausage roll is hard to find. The ones at Meat Boutique in Mt Dora are terrible.

I'm at the point where I make my own. So good and easy to make.

If you want sausage rolls you need British sausage meat. Try jollyposhfoods.com for real sausages. He's from the UK, she's from Chicago.

Try their links with frozen puff pastry, you have real English sausage rolls. I make them all the time for my family.

[LuvNH]

I’m from New York City. What is mushy peas? I’ve never heard of it.

Mushy Peas are a standard side in the North of England and are served with fish and chips in the chip shops. Personally, I think they are disgusting, but if you are from the North of England you would love them. Google a recipe for them.

By the way, the very best Cod and Chips we ever had was in Whitby, Yorkshire in the Mag Pie. Fish sold right off the dock.

How about it Two Bills, fish and chips in Whitby?

[bcsnave]

If you want sausage rolls you need British sausage meat. Try jollyposhfoods.com for real sausages. He's from the UK, she's from Chicago.

Try their links with frozen puff pastry, you have real English sausage rolls. I make them all the time for my family.

What is a real sausage from the UK??? Real UK's are bangers

[LuvNH]

What is a real sausage from the UK??? Real UK's are bangers

Maybe where you came from. Sausage meat is sold in all the butcher's shops in the UK, sold by the lb. There are dozens of recipes that use sausage meat. Google it.

[LuvNH]

What is a real sausage from the UK??? Real UK's are bangers

You are showing Sausage and Mash and peas. Standard Monday night supper in many homes in the UK.

[bcsnave]

You don't say...how'd we go from Fish & Chips to Bangers and Mash?

[Two Bills]

Mushy Peas are a standard side in the North of England and are served with fish and chips in the chip shops. Personally, I think they are disgusting, but if you are from the North of England you would love them. Google a recipe for them.

By the way, the very best Cod and Chips we ever had was in Whitby, Yorkshire in the Mag Pie. Fish sold right off the dock.

How about it Two Bills, fish and chips in Whitby?

Whitby!!!
Nobody with any sense goes to Whitby.
Anywhere north of Watford Gap is populated with wild tribesmen, and Ancient Britons.
You were lucky to get out alive!:)