Where can I get good fish and chips?

[Greg Ling]

My Sister was wondering where she can a good plate of fish and chips in town.

Any recs?

[Siouxsie]

I'm fond of the fish & chips at London on Fairmount.

Siouxsie

[RonV]

Ah, good question. I'm not a big fish person, but when the craving for fish and chips hits, it's crippling. But of the places I've found, midway through, I decide, "well, maybe I don't really like fish and chips" and it becomes a chore to finish. I just think I need to find a good version.

Last two times I tried Fado and (don't ask why) Fox and Hound. Not sure what authentic fish and chips is, so I'm not a fair critic, but I'd expect both the fish and chips to be nicely fried and crispy. I think especially at Fado the batter was very thick, almost bread-like. Maybe that's good? Not sure. I didn't care for it. Fox and Hound was "eh" as you might expect. Also could have sworn I had it at Sansom Street Oyster House, but not seeing it on their menu now (maybe a special?). But I remember it being huge chunks of fish, and the batter fell off as I ate. Starting to think I like the fried batter far more than the fish!

I had a version in Florida that was incredibly crispy, the batter thick but not bready, and the fish rather thin. But hell, that might be like saying I like Olive Garden marinara because I've never had anything else.

I'd love to know what I should be looking for, and any advice for a place with an authentic version. Black Sheep is next on my list to try, unless someone can steer me elsewhere.

[Andrew Fenton]

The Royal Tavern used to have really good fish and chips. I haven't been in a while, though; anybody know if they're still on the menu?

[jason32]

I feel like this place has been mentioned frequently lately but deserves another nod in this thread...McMenamin's in Mount Airy has tremendous fish and chips along with a good beer selection to accompany it.

[lancastermike]

Have had fish and chips at Nodding Head that was very good

[Carole]

My Sister was wondering where she can a good plate of fish and chips in town.

Any recs?

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I like the ones at Tra Na Nog in Philadelphia.

[rlibkind]

London Grill, too.

[Holly Moore]

A bit of a drive, but "brilliant" fish and chips - Stoney's British Pub, Rte 202 in Wilmington.

[KatieLoeb]

London Grill and Dark Horse are my two go-tos for Fish and Chips. Both versions are excellent.

[john b]

Grey Lodge Pub. I get 'em almost every time.

[Greg Ling]

I feel like this place has been mentioned frequently lately but deserves another nod in this thread...McMenamin's in Mount Airy has tremendous fish and chips along with a good beer selection to accompany it.

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Plus I can get the schmidter.

[cinghiale]

Plus I can get the schmidter.

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The Schmitter is found at McNally's.

[davidbdesilva]

Agree with Katie on Dark Horse for good fish and chips. I would add N. 3rd as well, they do an excellent version.

[Rich Pawlak]

Outside of the Thistle Bar in Kearny, NJ perhaps the best version of fish and chips anywhere, I'd second Holly's rec of Stoney's , and add two places, The Whip in Coatesville, PA and, my favorite version in Philly, the fish and chips at the Grey Lodge. At the GL you happen to get truly excellent hand-cut fries, which is often not the case with other versions of the dish. And a killer beer menu.

[gbredben]

Grey Lodge is my favorite place for fish and chips. I also like the fish and chips at Moriarity's. The beer batter coating is real crispy and the fish and fries portions are huge.

[Carlson1105]

I second the N. 3rd version. Huge portion, crispy, great fries, served with killer tartar sauce and malt vinegar.