Best Fish Fry in the State

Solecord · 01-22-2007, 10:21 PM

I know there's another topic about good eats in Wisconsin, but I'm looking for a specific type of cuisine so I figured I would start a new thread.

Simply put, what's your favorite place for a fish fry in the state?

Several years ago my family used to go to a place called The Chalet, which was a bar and restaurant located just west of 60th Street on Beloit Avenue. That place was very cheap ($7.95 I think) and offered a great all-you-can-eat fish fry with excellent quality fish and very good coleslaw. Unfortunately they closed

Another place we've discovered is Lakeside Inn on Scenic Phantom Lake, which is located right on Phantom Lake in Mukwonago (unfortunately their webpage on Foodspot appears to be gone now). The fish fry also comes with excellent quality beer battered or breaded cod. You also get the choice of potato - fries, potato pancakes or parsly boiled potatos - coleslaw, and rye bread. If you like bread, order a loaf of their italian bread - it's perfect!

Finally because of some coupons in the mail I have tried the fish fry at Boulder Juntion (specifically the one in Greenfield on 76th Street) [website] Their fish fry is not all you can eat but you get 4 large pieces of cod with bread, coleslaw, potato choice, and soup or salad. At $9.95 it's pretty reasonable.

I don't get the hype about some fish fry restaurants. I've been to Meyers on Forest Home Ave. and did not think it was all that hot. I've gone to Serb Hall on several occasions and thought that was terrible as well. The fish was mushy and soggy there and the coleslaw is not your standard creamy coleslaw.

So what other places are good?

**j10asen** · 01-23-2007, 08:24 AM

Cimmarron
W7170 10-114
Menasha,WI 733-3125
No Web site
Just a small Nautical themed resturant in the corner of a L shaped building.
Good fish, no smoking, they have a bar seperate from the resturant.
Too Bad they don't have spotted cow beer on tap.
I can not quote prices but they are very reasonable 8-10 buck for perch or haddock.

Cooked and served in the tradition of a friday night fish fry at a local tavern :P

It is NOT all you can eat but I can only eat what is served.

Now if someone served deep fried cod,spotted cow,chips with malt vinegar I would go there :P

I know of a place in a small town in Wisconsin name "Borth" that serves deep fried blue gills and they are GOOD, but I forgot the name or the bar, But they also smoke there :cry: a big draw back.

My dad used to make bluegills like noone else. He cooked outside and got the oil to poit where it was smoking and then dropped the fish in. They seared instantly and did not soak up much oil but they were HOT and GOOD :P

AlumniClub · 03-19-2007, 12:18 PM

best place for a fish fry you ask?.....

thats an easy one....my house after a fishing trip!

**j10asen** · 03-19-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by greenbean2

best place for a fish fry you ask?.....

thats an easy one....my house after a fishing trip!

sooooooooooooooooooooMrBean does this mean you get your catch everytime you go fishing? Are you that good of an angler?

cooooooooooooooooooooooooll so when are you having your next fishfry?

AlumniClub · 03-28-2007, 01:20 PM

I can honestly say that when i plan to go out to strictly fish, yes i get my dinners. If i just go to paddle and cast for the heck of it i dont focus as much on locations or structures and the such. I have only been skunked 3 times in my life of fishing...in 40 years of living i bet 35 of them have been spent fishing. I was lucky enough to have been taught at a young age. Plus having a family cottage right on a lake helped too! Anytime anyone wants to fish with me...im always looking. If you like to eat fish i can make sure you will get them. I prefer panfish myself but if you like to eat bass i can make sure you take the limit home everytime.

GB2
www.Wisfish.com

**j10asen** · 03-28-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by greenbean2

I can honestly say that when i plan to go out to strictly fish, yes i get my dinners. If i just go to paddle and cast for the heck of it i dont focus as much on locations or structures and the such. I have only been skunked 3 times in my life of fishing...in 40 years of living i bet 35 of them have been spent fishing. I was lucky enough to have been taught at a young age. Plus having a family cottage right on a lake helped too! Anytime anyone wants to fish with me...im always looking. If you like to eat fish i can make sure you will get them. I prefer panfish myself but if you like to eat bass i can make sure you take the limit home everytime.

GB2
www.Wisfish.com

NOW THAT IS AN INVITE THAT CAN NOT BE BEAT

NOT ONLY DOES Ћ€βцßß₤€Я ЯØÇЌ

so does MrBean U ЯØÇЌ!!!!!

AlumniClub · 03-28-2007, 02:36 PM

j10..keep in touch..email me and we can discuss fishing anytime

GB2
www.Wisfish.com

**CarolsCritterCare** · 03-29-2007, 05:13 PM

Last Friday I had a all u can eat fish fry at Pepino's in Oconomowoc.
They served home made potato pancakes as well.

The fish fry was good. The potato pancakes were out of this world.
The best I've ever had.

Carol

JuJu · 04-19-2007, 07:32 PM

Wendt's On The Lake is a VERY well known fish place (and other great menu items) around the Fond du Lac/Oshkosh area. They also have excellent customer service and alot of special events in the winter and summer. It's right on Lake Winnebago so if you're on the boat..you pull your boat up to the dock and eat!

Here is their website
http://www.wendtsonthelake.com/

**CarolsCritterCare** · 04-20-2007, 03:47 PM

Kids came home from school and I heard "Mmmmmm I smell fish"

Yes, I'm cooking dinner tonight!! Baked fish and something else.

Carol

2-wi · 04-20-2007, 05:41 PM

You guys are making me hungry! lol I've got a major craving for fish but don't feel like going out and getting it, or hauling the kids with the way they are already. Oh well, maybe some other time.

**CarolsCritterCare** · 04-21-2007, 07:38 AM

I must say it did turn out real good.

( I didn't use any worcheshire sauce though! LOL oh wait that is a different thread!)

Just decided on the fish and french fries. Nice and easy

Carol

JusMe2 · 04-21-2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j10asen

Cimmarron
W7170 10-114
Menasha,WI 733-3125
No Web site
Just a small Nautical themed resturant in the corner of a L shaped building.
Good fish, no smoking, they have a bar seperate from the resturant.
Too Bad they don't have spotted cow beer on tap.
I can not quote prices but they are very reasonable 8-10 buck for perch or haddock.

Cooked and served in the tradition of a friday night fish fry at a local tavern :P

It is NOT all you can eat but I can only eat what is served.

Now if someone served deep fried cod,spotted cow,chips with malt vinegar I would go there :P

I know of a place in a small town in Wisconsin name "Borth" that serves deep fried blue gills and they are GOOD, but I forgot the name or the bar, But they also smoke there :cry: a big draw back.

My dad used to make bluegills like noone else. He cooked outside and got the oil to poit where it was smoking and then dropped the fish in. They seared instantly and did not soak up much oil but they were HOT and GOOD :P

The place in Borth is called Jorge's (short for the owners name: Jorgensen) On Tuesdays they serve Blue Gill and/or Lobser bit baskets, and they are fabulous. Friday night fish is also wonderful.
April - November they hold monthly outdoor steak fry, and everyone eats well and has fun!
Next to the fresh caught blue gill filets we fix at home, Jorge's serves up a some good food!