Where is a good fish fry?

[Ari Gold]

For this post I can't make a poll because I havent found one I like off the top of my head.  I am looking for a good fish fry in the Milwaukee Area. Parents are coming in Friday night and I have been jonesing for a good one. Here are the criteria though:

A) Beer battered deep fried fish. None of this "breaded and pan fried" crap. I want something where the crust is like a 1/5 inch thich flakey and dripping with oil. I want a place that gives full submergence to the fish. I dont want something that looks like it could be stubstituted for a filet 'o'fish from the McD's drive thru.

B) options other than fries. I like me some potato pancakes with apple sauce now and again too. I usually get both if they are options.

c) tartar sauce and cole slaw - any place that doesnt have like the premade crap would be great. Hell I don't even really want that stuff but if I didn't come from a package/container I'd probably eat it.

D) Atmosphere and beer a + but unnecessary. If there is an absolute dive that is giving me more fry than fish I'm going there.

So... is there such a place?

[Chili]

I am partial to Hooligans on the East Side. Many fish and side options as well as having a good beer selection. I also like Comet Cafe's too and they have a better beer selection.

[jaybilaswho?]

Turners is always good. Can be busy if there is an event at the BC. You can get fries or potato pancakes. It hits all your criteria

[BrewCity83]

Turner Hall.

The Lakefront Brewery is a worthwhile trip, but always busy during lent.

[Chili]

lake fronts is mass quantity crap IMO.

Comet is part of the slow food movement and actually makes damn good food.

[BrewCity83]

The fish at Lakefront is not that great, I admit.  But it's a really fun place to go.

[Chili]

The fish at Lakefront is not that great, I admit.  But it's a really fun place to go.

Lake Front is fun to drink at I will admit. They have some good beers. Wish they had a better IPA though. Pretty weak.

[mosarsour]

Robert's on Howell Avenue and Bolivar on Milwaukee's South Side...It's a small place, but their fish fry is amazing!

[GOMU1104]

Sobelmans has a pretty good fish fry.

Painted Parrot, 84th and National.

[GuyIncognito]

Sobelmans has a pretty good fish fry.

Painted Parrot, 84th and National.

I'm sorry, but if you go to Sobelman's to order anything but a Sobelman, you're a fool.

[Chili]

I'm sorry, but if you go to Sobelman's to order anything but a Sobelman, you're a fool.

What about a double? 

They do have a kick as BLT as well. Half a pound of bacon on it.

[GuyIncognito]

What about a double? 

They do have a kick as BLT as well. Half a pound of bacon on it.

Any variation of the Sobelman is acceptable. (I actually do prefer the double)

[Ari Gold]

As of last night I had my 14th sobel patty 6 doubles and 2 singles since Jan 1 2009.

However given that it is a friday during lent (for catholics) I think the fish fry is acceptable. Maybe they'll make a sobel fish sandwich

[MUBBau]

Kegel's Inn on 59th and National has a good fish fry and decent sized selection of brews

[rugbydrummer]

For this post I can't make a poll because I havent found one I like off the top of my head.  I am looking for a good fish fry in the Milwaukee Area. Parents are coming in Friday night and I have been jonesing for a good one. Here are the criteria though:

A) Beer battered deep fried fish. None of this "breaded and pan fried" crap. I want something where the crust is like a 1/5 inch thich flakey and dripping with oil. I want a place that gives full submergence to the fish. I dont want something that looks like it could be stubstituted for a filet 'o'fish from the McD's drive thru.

B) options other than fries. I like me some potato pancakes with apple sauce now and again too. I usually get both if they are options.

c) tartar sauce and cole slaw - any place that doesnt have like the premade crap would be great. Hell I don't even really want that stuff but if I didn't come from a package/container I'd probably eat it.

D) Atmosphere and beer a + but unnecessary. If there is an absolute dive that is giving me more fry than fish I'm going there.

So... is there such a place?

Milwaukee Ale House walleye (or cod) won't disappoint:

1) potato pancakes +applesauce

2) spicy tartar (or equivalent) sauce

3) wall eye very delicious, although sorry, not dripping with lard; cod not bad either.

4) Sauteed veggies! (Mom will approve, and it's other non-slaw/fries side)

5) Finally:  Louise's demise + dozen other beers, what more could you want?



Off the top of my head:
1) Coach's bar and grill, quaint place on 13th & Layton by the airport, but standard fixins
2) Lakefront brewery is classic and has variety (bluegill, cod, tilapia, walleye, shrimp/shellfish?? i think) but be PREPARED to wait in line for a table cuz the place is usually packed.  might as well go on a brewery tour if you're 21, then eat

[jaybilaswho?]

Milwaukee Ale House walleye (or cod) won't disappoint:

1) potato pancakes +applesauce

2) spicy tartar (or equivalent) sauce

3) wall eye very delicious, although sorry, not dripping with lard; cod not bad either.

4) Sauteed veggies! (Mom will approve, and it's other non-slaw/fries side)

5) Finally:  Louise's demise + dozen other beers, what more could you want?

I am going there tonight and am now really excited. I have never been there before for Fish Fry and hearing a happy review about it is good.

I'm sorry, but if you go to Sobelman's to order anything but a Sobelman, you're a fool.

Agreed. I once strayed away, slightly, from the sobelman... to the chicken sobelman. Never again, will I deviate from the true form of perfection.

I love going there with people for their first time. no need for a menu. I just want an order of cheese balls, a Sobelman burger (maybe a double) and a miller lite (substitute Bloody Mary if it is before noon).

[Ari Gold]

tried the sobel. Fish fry. It was very good. They had a pasta and cole slaw. Girl scout cookies too. I'll try turners ale house next

[muwarrior87]

County Clare Inn. A little pricier but fantastic. Lightly battered using Smithwicks Ale. Has good portions and great mashed potatoes or thick cut fries as a side.

[mustever]

Tin Fish in San Diego

[rugbydrummer]

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