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Pat_RI
10-14-2011, 10:27 AM
Can someone recommend a place that serves some good fish and chips?
kathy and al
10-14-2011, 10:42 AM
Athens Greek Restaraunt in Spanish Springs offers a huge piece of haddock with french fries and cole slaw on Wed and Fri nights for $10.99. I belive it to be a great deal. And if you are a new englander then you know that haddock is the only fish to have!! Try it-I think you'll love it.
OpusX1
10-14-2011, 10:48 AM
Fish and chips is very good at Bone Fish grill.
starflyte1
10-14-2011, 10:50 AM
The Lighthouse has good fried haddock. And, Cracker Barrel has really good fried fish on Friday.
misky
10-14-2011, 12:03 PM
I'm sure no place has vinegar for the fries!
rubicon
10-14-2011, 12:18 PM
Five Guys has malt vinegar. so does Athens as I recall
deano_hoosier
10-14-2011, 03:10 PM
Ditto, Lighthouse has malt vinegar on the tables.
RichieLion
10-14-2011, 03:38 PM
The Lighthouse fish & chips are good, but the best I've had recently were at Epcot at Disney World in the United Kingdom pavilion at The Rose & Crown Restaurant.
If you make a trip to Disney's Epcot don't miss these if you're a fish & chips fan.
Mikeod
10-14-2011, 03:51 PM
The Lighthouse fish & chips are good, but the best I've had recently were at Epcot at Disney World in the United Kingdom pavilion at The Rose & Crown Restaurant.
If you make a trip to Disney's Epcot don't miss these if you're a fish & chips fan.
But they're really expensive when you add in the park admission!!
:1rotfl:
CaliforniaGirl
10-14-2011, 04:27 PM
I'm sure no place has vinegar for the fries!
Cracker Barrell has malt vinegar.
Beef O'Brady's has a great fish & chips basket and they have malt vinegar as well.
wendyquat
10-14-2011, 09:03 PM
Ramshackle Cafe in Leesburg has very good fish and chips.
Danny Oleary
10-14-2011, 09:43 PM
:MOJE_whot:try lighthouse seafood market,for the freshest fish ,clams,stone crab, grouper,tuna
RichieLion
10-14-2011, 10:39 PM
But they're really expensive when you add in the park admission!!
:1rotfl:
Never thought of it that way :) But if you're there anyway, they're pretty inexpensive compared to some of the other fare available. So good too. The bangers and mash are also excellent.
RichieLion
10-14-2011, 10:41 PM
Ramshackle Cafe in Leesburg has very good fish and chips.
Hearing lots of good things about the Ramshackle Cafe. Someone just told me they have the best hot wings also. I've got to stop there, I guess.
CaliforniaGirl
10-15-2011, 08:42 AM
Hearing lots of good things about the Ramshackle Cafe. Someone just told me they have the best hot wings also. I've got to stop there, I guess.
I love Ramshackle Cafe. Not the place to go for a quiet, romantic meal...but if you want a fun place with great food, you definitely should go.
gongoozler
10-15-2011, 02:55 PM
Within the Villages these are the best in order . . .
1. Bonefish
2. Athens
3. Lighthouse
All have malt vinegar . . .
Ramshackle Cafe is marginal for fish and chips and not worth the ride compared to the three I've mentioned within the Villages . . . off the Villages the best maybe in the New England style restaurant in Celebration, Fl . . . called the Town Tavern.
ps . . . The Cafe D'Antonio in Celebration has very good Italian food compared to what we can get in the Villages.
Yorio
10-15-2011, 03:28 PM
I'd love to have a good fish n' chips with either haddock or cod so until goongoozler came with the posting, I was planning to visit Ramshackle. Now I am not sure. I like them both at Bonefish and Lighthouse though I had better. So, perhaps I like to let RichieLion try since he is aware of Banger and Mash. RichieLion, where might I also get a pint of Bitter or Guiness with the latter with that smooth silkiness and form? But please not at Epcot center. I'll go broke.:duck::duck:
laryb
10-15-2011, 04:09 PM
If you don't mind traveling a bit, there's a pub in Altamonte Springs that has excellent fish & chips, along with bangers and mash, steak and kidney pie, and the standard english pub fare. You follow Rt 441/27 and bear left where they separate. then it's 441 until it changes to, if I remember correctly, Rt 436. It's the same way you get to Costco. It's called St. Andrew's Pub. Being from a major New England fishing port, we are kind of finicky about our seafood, and we really don't get the attraction to The Lighthouse. While it's ok, we've never had anything there that we said "wow" about. But then again, that's just my opinion, and we know what they say about opinions. Another seafood place we found on TOTV was Fisherman's Cove on Rt 44 in Inverness. While the fish & chips weren't anything special (fish pieces were too small), the rest of the meals were wonderful. Great coleslaw, deep fried huge shrimp, and tender, sweet and moist sea scallops the size of hockey pucks. But then again, everybody's taste is different.
mfp509
10-15-2011, 07:21 PM
I love the Ocala Alehouse for fish and chips. I'm not a fish eater but I will eat it there. :thumbup:
mrbillmidlo
10-15-2011, 07:22 PM
Try Fish Pro in Groveland. Great Catfish!
RichieLion
10-15-2011, 08:30 PM
I'd love to have a good fish n' chips with either haddock or cod so until goongoozler came with the posting, I was planning to visit Ramshackle. Now I am not sure. I like them both at Bonefish and Lighthouse though I had better. So, perhaps I like to let RichieLion try since he is aware of Banger and Mash. RichieLion, where might I also get a pint of Bitter or Guiness with the latter with that smooth silkiness and form? But please not at Epcot center. I'll go broke.:duck::duck:
Can't help you with the Guinness as I've never been a fan. I like darker beers, but I never have developed a taste for Guinness. Bass Ale is about as bitter as I'll go.
But LaryB's suggestion of St. Andrew's Pub sounds like the place with all their British fare to be the place to get a correctly poured pint of Guinness.
gongoozler
10-16-2011, 02:39 PM
I'd love to have a good fish n' chips with either haddock or cod so until goongoozler came with the posting, I was planning to visit Ramshackle. Now I am not sure. I like them both at Bonefish and Lighthouse though I had better. So, perhaps I like to let RichieLion try since he is aware of Banger and Mash. RichieLion, where might I also get a pint of Bitter or Guiness with the latter with that smooth silkiness and form? But please not at Epcot center. I'll go broke.:duck::duck:
I'm also interested in the good pint of ale or bitters. Since Augustine's closed there has not been much to pick when it comes to good beers. Red Souce and Urban Flats (what ever it is now) have Newcastle on draft and that's about it in the Villages. Some places have Guiness in the bottle (it's from Canada) but try to find a Bass, Fuller's ESB, John Courage, Samuel Smith's, Tetley's bitters, Theakston's Old Peculier, Youngs, Greene King, or Whitbread on draft. Sam Adams' seasonal Octoberfest and Winter Lager are passable but not in the great category. I'd Love to see a brew house open like British Beer Co, John Harvard's Brew House, the Public House Brewery, etc. here in the Villages . . . I'm sure they'd get the business!
:thumbup:
Yorio
10-16-2011, 02:58 PM
Sounds like St. Andrews Pub is the place to go. I still miss Fish n' Chips wrapped in newspapers with real homemade "English" fries and a little vinegar to go with it. A few years ago there was an English pub ran by an Englishman in Stuart, Florida by the river and under a passway. Wonder if it is still there. How long of a drive is it to Stuart?:thumbup:
Shimpy
10-16-2011, 03:05 PM
Athens Greek Restaraunt in Spanish Springs offers a huge piece of haddock with french fries and cole slaw on Wed and Fri nights for $10.99. I belive it to be a great deal. And if you are a new englander then you know that haddock is the only fish to have!! Try it-I think you'll love it.
You're right about the haddock, but french fries? Chips is suppose to be chunks of potatoes. I was introduced to fish and chips in Scotland in the early 60's where the Navy said I should live for a year and half. The fish was I believe haddock or cod in several big chunks as well as the potatoes. It was wrapped in newspaper and handed to you. Malt vinegar is a must. They also served some kind of white colored sausage.
Cliff
10-16-2011, 03:45 PM
For RI Pat
In this area you will never find a place which serves fish and chips like they do at Ye Old Fish & Chip in Woonsocket. Believe me....... The warm water fish they serve down here can't compare to cold water fish. The best fish for fish and chips is served in England and is called plaice. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Wish we could get it outside of Jolly Old England.
misky
10-17-2011, 11:17 AM
For RI Pat
In this area you will never find a place which serves fish and chips like they do at Ye Old Fish & Chip in Woonsocket. Believe me....... The warm water fish they serve down here can't compare to cold water fish. The best fish for fish and chips is served in England and is called plaice. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Wish we could get it outside of Jolly Old England.
Cliff,
I still go there. The fried clams are good also. I'll miss them when I head to TV in Jan.
Pat_RI
10-17-2011, 11:25 AM
Cliff,
I still go there. The fried clams are good also. I'll miss them when I head to TV in Jan.
I was just there myself I live in the next town over.
Yorio
10-17-2011, 02:02 PM
Cliff. Was I eating plaice instead of cod when I was in England? How would one know from another? After reading these posts, I got a hankering for shepard's pie so went to a local Irish pub and had it with a pint of Guiness. Can't get that silkiness here but got to do the best with what you got.
Cliff
10-17-2011, 02:07 PM
If your fish was exceptionally good, you were probably eating plaice. It is a cold water flatfish. Do a Google for a much better description. There are different types of plaice too.
laryb
10-17-2011, 02:45 PM
I was just there myself I live in the next town over.
Pat, A friend of mine would bring us fish @ chips from Woonsocket, and the thing that stood out to us was the slice of potato fried within the fish. Is this the same place? If you are from the town next to Woonsocket, wouldn't you say that "they're side by each"?
Pat_RI
10-17-2011, 03:02 PM
Pat, A friend of mine would bring us fish @ chips from Woonsocket, and the thing that stood out to us was the slice of potato fried within the fish. Is this the same place? If you are from the town next to Woonsocket, wouldn't you say that "they're side by each"?
Side by each is how we park the park.
caseylou5
10-17-2011, 05:38 PM
Are you from Rhode Island?
Pat_RI
10-17-2011, 06:05 PM
Are you from Rhode Island?
I am from Lincoln.
gongoozler
10-17-2011, 06:12 PM
For RI Pat
In this area you will never find a place which serves fish and chips like they do at Ye Old Fish & Chip in Woonsocket. Believe me....... The warm water fish they serve down here can't compare to cold water fish. The best fish for fish and chips is served in England and is called plaice. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Wish we could get it outside of Jolly Old England.
The potato coated fish is to die for . . . the best anywhere!!! I do at least one trip to Woonsocket and Ye Old English Fish and Chip each year!
Pawtucket, RI
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downeaster
10-17-2011, 08:32 PM
Never thought of it that way :) But if you're there anyway, they're pretty inexpensive compared to some of the other fare available. So good too. The bangers and mash are also excellent.
I have been to a few places this side of the Atlantic that can replicate bangers and mash but not fish and chips. In the UK and Ireland their fish is usually fresh and therein lies the difference. I know of a place near St. Augustine that does a decent job and they also have mushy peas and they have ESP bitter.
caseylou5
10-18-2011, 08:44 AM
I am from Lincoln.
Hello - I am originally from Providence and lived in RI my whole life until we arrived in TV in January.
Stadium fish & Chips in Cranston RI was the best south of Woonsocket.
Bosoxfan
11-18-2011, 07:51 PM
Athens Greek Restaraunt in Spanish Springs offers a huge piece of haddock with french fries and cole slaw on Wed and Fri nights for $10.99. I belive it to be a great deal. And if you are a new englander then you know that haddock is the only fish to have!! Try it-I think you'll love it.
I agree fish & chips needs to be haddock.
Went to Athens tonight for the first time. Mrs. Bosox & I had the fish & chips and were very impressed.Talked to the owner & the fish is delivered twice a week by truck from Boston! Try it I think you'll like it!!
natickdan
11-18-2011, 09:49 PM
If my wife and I want fish and chips, we head straight to The Lighthouse and we never walk away disappointed.
jimmemac
11-18-2011, 11:55 PM
I too will second Athens-when we were down in Oct we made sure to try it out. The haddock is excellent just like the fish from New York where they get it from. We were not disappointed at all. I believe it be hard to beat!!
WAC2371
11-19-2011, 07:36 AM
I agree fish & chips needs to be haddock.
Went to Athens tonight for the first time. Mrs. Bosox & I had the fish & chips and were very impressed.Talked to the owner & the fish is delivered twice a week by truck from Boston! Try it I think you'll like it!!
That sounds great but too bad their haddock is frozen from china. with the cost of fresh haddock being so high it's not affordable too bring in fresh from Boston.
kathy and al
11-19-2011, 08:15 AM
I agree fish & chips needs to be haddock.
Went to Athens tonight for the first time. Mrs. Bosox & I had the fish & chips and were very impressed.Talked to the owner & the fish is delivered twice a week by truck from Boston! Try it I think you'll like it!!
Bosoxfan: When I posted this back on Oct. 14th, I was surprised that there were few responses from anyone trying Athens Restaraunt fish and chips. I'm glad you tried it and would urge anyone who appreciates good fish and chips (haddock) to also give it a try. As a native Bostonian I knew you would have to enjoy this meal. Go Celtics?????
Oh, forgot----no NBA this year!!!!
mulligan
11-19-2011, 08:26 AM
My son sent us a care package from "legal seafood" a couple of weeks ago. A real treat. Also, the mrs & I spotted a place on 27 a while back, and I need to ride back down there(on the south side of leesburg ) and try it. It was called Boston Fish fry. Has anyone been there??
laryb
11-19-2011, 09:28 AM
Anyone familiar with seafood in New Bedford or Fall River,Ma? Since New Bedford is one of the largest fishing ports in the country, we were brought up on fish and chips, scallops, fried clams, clam boils, etc. Seemed like every neighborhood in those 2 cities had a small seafood restaurant or Portuguese restaurant. Nothing like an order of Portuguese style fish and chips (fried and served with sauteed onions and peppers with a light red broth), a bowl of clam chowder, and a stuffie (stuffed quahog)! One thing I would love to see down here is clam cakes. The places we've been to serve hush puppies, and I bet they could figure out a clam cake. Now with that being said, We've found some really good seafood around here. We enjoyed the whole belly fried clams, shrimp and scallops at Sam St John on 441, and the fried shrimp and scallops at Fishermans Cove in Inverness on 44, are top shelf. Not like home, but pretty close. And just because their not like home, it doesn't mean not as good, just a little different. But like some have said, there's nothing like that cold water Atlantic haddock, and fresh cod makes for fish and chips every bit as good!
Bosoxfan
11-19-2011, 09:52 AM
That sounds great but too bad their haddock is frozen from china. with the cost of fresh haddock being so high it's not affordable too bring in fresh from Boston.
At the beginning when they first opened you were right with this statement.The owner took the time to explain to us last night that his original supplier sold him fish from a company called Atlantic Fish but when he read the package he found that it was from Taiwan. He has since found a company that delivers fish from Boston twice a week to a restaurant in Miami so he hired them to bring his fish ! All I can say is it's as close to new England Fish that we've had in the 2 1/2 years we've been here!
Danny Oleary
11-25-2011, 08:17 PM
:MOJE_whot:try lighthouse seafood market,for the freshest fish ,clams,stone crab, grouper,tunathey are at 8808 466 close to santa fe crossing
gongoozler
11-28-2011, 02:32 PM
Pat, A friend of mine would bring us fish @ chips from Woonsocket, and the thing that stood out to us was the slice of potato fried within the fish. Is this the same place? If you are from the town next to Woonsocket, wouldn't you say that "they're side by each"?
"you's guys" just descriped Ye Olde English's fish cake . . . beyond anything you will find anywhere in the country. The fish is great and the potato coating is outstanding. When I was up in New England I'd drive 40 miles just go get to Woonsocket and have those fish cakes!
Russ_Boston
11-28-2011, 05:54 PM
For RI Pat
In this area you will never find a place which serves fish and chips like they do at Ye Old Fish & Chip in Woonsocket. Believe me....... The warm water fish they serve down here can't compare to cold water fish. The best fish for fish and chips is served in England and is called plaice. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Wish we could get it outside of Jolly Old England.
Where in Woonsocket? I'll check it out this weekend. Grew up in CF but never heard of this place.
Pat_RI
11-28-2011, 06:21 PM
25 South Main Street
Woonsocket‎ RI‎ 02895-4269
United States
Russ_Boston
11-28-2011, 06:37 PM
Thanks
BobandMarilyn
11-28-2011, 07:37 PM
Glenview CC has great fish & chips on Friday, including vinegar. Our favorite lunch place and Sunday breakfast menu.
laryb
12-17-2011, 05:18 PM
We went to The Athens last night for the fish & chips and were pleasantly surprised. We both had the fish fry, which had a large piece of what the waitress told us was haddock with FF, opposed to the regular that has 3 smaller pieces of fish. Good batter, fresh fish, good cole slaw, good grilled bread, and all served hot by an excellent waitress at a reasonable price. Since this is the only thing we've tried there, I can't offer an opinion on the other food, but you can't go wrong with the fish & chips.
CraigAC
12-17-2011, 08:36 PM
Fish and chips is very good at Bone Fish grill.
Agree that Sir Will's fish and chips at Bone Fish Grill is very good. They also have the malt vinegar. Reasonably priced as well.
jdsl1998
12-29-2011, 09:07 AM
Where is The Athens located?
We went to The Athens last night for the fish & chips and were pleasantly surprised. We both had the fish fry, which had a large piece of what the waitress told us was haddock with FF, opposed to the regular that has 3 smaller pieces of fish. Good batter, fresh fish, good cole slaw, good grilled bread, and all served hot by an excellent waitress at a reasonable price. Since this is the only thing we've tried there, I can't offer an opinion on the other food, but you can't go wrong with the fish & chips.
jebartle
12-29-2011, 09:45 AM
Where is The Athens located?
Enjoy!
natickdan
12-29-2011, 11:07 AM
We have never been disappointed by the fish and chips at the Lighthouse. It's our go to restaurant anytime we want fish and chips.
tucson
12-29-2011, 11:41 AM
Can someone recommend a place that serves some good fish and chips?
Stanna's on Rt.19 in Umatilla ! Fried Ipswich clams (w/bellies):icon_hungry: ! Excellent!
Ebsmom
12-29-2011, 05:58 PM
We just enjoyed a weeks stay on the LSV and our 1st meal was at the Lighthouse Bar & Grill... Even though I am not a big seafood person my husband and friend are, so I was willing to give it a try figuring I could find something to please my taste buds..I had the Haddock (breaded with their corn flakes and then fried) and it was Wonderful!! I can say this will be a place we frequent when we return and hopefully become Residents in TV:)
We were located in Cottages just off the Square in SL and able to walk to so many places.. I must give a plug for our Sales Rep Dave Pape and his wife Diane for setting us up in such a great location! "Happy New Year" to Everyone!!!
RVRoadie
12-30-2011, 11:00 PM
Had fish and chips at Bonifay the other day. They were very good. A little different, but tasty.
travelguy
01-04-2012, 01:54 PM
The absolute best Fish and Chips is found at Captain D's on 27 just after 441 branches off in Leesburg. The product is fresh, cooked to order, and excellent. And ridiculously low priced.
Enjoy!:bigbow:
skyguy79
01-04-2012, 02:11 PM
Had fish and chips at Bonifay the other day. They were very good. A little different, but tasty.I did too. Thought they were ok but kind of small IMO. I've had them at Beef-O-Brady's and thought they were pretty good. Would get them there again! Both places had vinegar too. :icon_hungry:
logdog
01-04-2012, 05:02 PM
Lighthouse haddock is excellent. I tried Athens today and their fish is also very good. However, I really like the fries and slaw at Lighthouse. Bonefish served me some very greasy fish and chips the last time we were there.
graciegirl
02-23-2012, 06:59 PM
I have to admit this post was more recent. I really like the lighthouse catfish platter. Yum.:angel:
golf2140
02-23-2012, 09:33 PM
Can someone recommend a place that serves some good fish and chips?
Orange Blossom
BaylorBear
02-24-2012, 12:35 PM
:agree:Orange Blossom
I seldom eat fried anything, but the whitefish on Friday night at Orange Blossom Hills is worth the calories on an occasional basis!! So crispy and yet moist!!
BritParrothead
02-25-2012, 06:40 AM
The best fish 'n chips inthe world?? Harry Ramsdens in Guisley West Yorkshire!! England. They are the very best.:mmmm:
Mikeod
02-25-2012, 09:14 AM
The best fish 'n chips inthe world?? Harry Ramsdens in Guisley West Yorkshire!! England. They are the very best.:mmmm:
My vote goes to Anstruther Fish Bar. Harry Ramsdens in Inverness was good, but Anstruther's was better.
brandy
02-26-2012, 11:57 AM
Harry Ramsdens in Guiseley no longer exists. They went down hill over the last few years and where going out of business(just this one I think as they are all run as franchises now) The good news is that the place has been taken over by a smaller chain called the Wetherby Whaler they keep up the tradition though there fish and chipa are very good:mmmm:
BritParrothead
02-27-2012, 05:20 AM
Oh what a shame!! I remember going there a child, the chandelier and grand piano were something else!!
We do have a Harry Ramsdens here in Bournemouth, ok, but not as good as Guisley. Our branch will even deliver the goods if you are ion the beach in summer!
scarecrow1
02-27-2012, 01:41 PM
yea Canada!!!!!
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