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Old 08-07-2025, 10:50 AM
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If you don't mind a little drive, the Yellow Pony at the equestrian center has excellent fish and chips.
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Tap House Social has the worst fish and chips. Not firm and flaky, but soft and mushy.
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The Sawgrass Tavern is my newest contender for the "worst fish and chips in The Villages." I don't know how they determine the portion size for the fish, but my plate only had two, small (and very thin) crunchy pieces of fish on it. Shameful for a $19.00 dinner! The fish was Haddock and, although I did not measure it, the "filet" itself was only about 1/2 thick - and I'm being generous with that measurement. With the breading (or beer battering as they claim it to be) the total thickness of the "nugget-sized" pieces was about 3/4 of an inch. Considering the thinness of the fish and the thickness of the fried coating, all I could taste was the fried coating.

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The Sawgrass Tavern is my newest contender for the "worst fish and chips in The Villages." I don't know how they determine the portion size for the fish, but my plate only had two, small (and very thin) crunchy pieces of fish on it. Shameful for a $19.00 dinner! The fish was Haddock and, although I did not measure it, the "filet" itself was only about 1/2 thick - and I'm being generous with that measurement. With the breading (or beer battering as they claim it to be) the total thickness of the "nugget-sized" pieces was about 3/4 of an inch. Considering the thinness of the fish and the thickness of the fried coating, all I could taste was the fried coating.

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That's pathetic. I ordered the fish & chips when it was McGrady's Pub and although not a huge portion, it was easily 4X yours and tasted delicious. I've rarely sent a meal back, but I would have that one!
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Where can I find the best Fish & Chips in The Villages with real French Fries
I like the fried fish at Fenney Grill although they have great homemade potato chips. I’m not sure about their fries.
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Default Try the Lighthouse seafood truck on 466 by the Lighthouse Seafood Market

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Most tr7yTrestaurants in or around The Villages serve Haddock. While acceptable, the customary fish has been cod. For those who have not had cod in fish and chips, it is far superior to haddock. Unfortunately, cod was overfished and the limits placed by various governments on the catch has caused an increase in the price of cod and a subsequent decline in its being served in restaurants.

On Fridays only, Cane Garden serves cod. On the other days, it is haddock. The potatoes served are french fries and not the classic English "chips", which are, usually, large and soft. I prefer french fries, of which Cane does a good job.

Cane coats the cod in batter and not breading. Again, the use of batter is traditional. Sometimes Cane gets the batter a little thick.

The supply of cod at Cane Gardens on Friday is limited. You'll be wise to go early. I expect that, next Friday, Cane will have several new customers who have read this post.

I almost forgot, the fish and chips are served with coleslaw. No mushy peas (which really aren't as bad as many people believe).
You need to try the food truck by the lighthouse seafood market on 466
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