Rosie_0801 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My family and I were sitting about this evening wondering what the default fish is at your local fish and chip shop. If we walk in and ask for "a piece of fish" without specifying, we'll get flake. The important things in life. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I would be catfish here, I think. Deep South, US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Haddock or cod in Maine. If you're not having a lobster roll, that is. ;) Although, a lot of places are branching out in the effort to support more sustainable local fish like hake and redfish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Here in Newfoundland it's cod. Back in BC you'd get cod or halibut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 We don't have a lot of fish and chip shops, but most restaurants have some sort of fish sandwich. It's probably stuff like North Atlantic cod, haddock, tilapia, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Flounder in one. Not sure about the other. Possibly cod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 In England it's cod; in Scotland it's haddock. I can't tell the difference, myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'm just reading this and feeling sorry for myself that we don't have fish and chips shops here. When I attempt to make my own (which I do very poorly), I use flounder. I think it's too flat (thin) though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Culver's always has cod but sometimes they heavily advertise it's walleye season. I prefer the cod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My town is a little fishing village that gets hordes of tourists in the summer, so we have a ton of fish 'n' chip places. It's almost always cod because it can be caught even in winter, but sometimes haddock as well. I'm in CT/US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Where we go in Canada we get a choice of Haddock or Cod and always choose the Haddock (after trying both the first time we went - Haddock is firmer in texture and the flavor is different). Where we are here in the Bahamas it's usually Grouper. I love Grouper... nice thick pieces of fish with a firm texture and terrific (mild) flavor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 of the fish & chip place we patronize (there are others) I think the default is cod. (we can also get Cajun seasoned cod.) we can pay extra for halibut (I prefer), or salmon. I frequently get oysters. yum. eta: while fresh copper river sockeye salmon is my very favorite fish in the whole world (has about a six week run and that's it for the year) - I've never tried salmon fish & chips. it ain't sockeye (or even king. and variety MATTERS!!!!!), and the idea of slathering batter on good salmon is just . . . desecration. our family has a saying. friends don't' let friends eat farmed salmon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I wish I had a fish 'n chip shop to go to. :( :nopity: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I grew up in Arkansas. If someone was eating at a fish place, it would be catfish. Chain restaurants would have some salmon or tilapia, but catfish was the norm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Cod. Perch in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I wish I had a fish 'n chip shop to go to. :( :nopity: We don't either. It's another excuse we use to travel when the "need" is high (similar to the BBQ thread). The difference is we can't bring extra home to keep us going between travels as reheated fish & chips would be gross. Reheated BBQ (real BBQ) is just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I wish I had a fish 'n chip shop to go to. :( :nopity: I would trade a BBQ place for a fish n chips place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 In Louisiana, catfish. In a cornmeal breading though, so not exactly fish and chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Here (central Florida) either tilapia or grouper usually. Not typically fish and chips though, usually grilled or on a sandwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Coastal NC reporting. A microbrewery that we like serves grouper in both fish and chips and fish tacos. The traditional fried seafood joints will serve thinly breaded and flash fried flounder, shrimp, and oysters. It comes with fries, slaw and a basket of hushpuppies. Those of you without access to good fish have my sympathy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Louisiana (US deep south): catfish is most common, especially in casual places that I assume would be the equivalent of a fish and chip shop. Type of fish is always specified, though. If you order a fish plate or fish po-boy in a place that only serves catfish, then you'd get that with no further comment. If you ordered 'fish' at a place with more than one type, they will ask you what you want, whether it's a restaurant or a gas station (lots of gas stations around here serve fried chicken and fish). I've never seen a place that didn't list the type of fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandragood1 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I wish we had a fish n chips shop! Best fish n chips I ever had was Grouper in Tortolla, BVI. Now I'm not only dreaming of the place but also drooling about the fish. And Johnny Cakes. Yummmmm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Haddock...for "fish frys." (Edited to add...it is beer-battered.) You can get one on Fridays nearly any place that serves food, including pizza shops and supermarkets. Served with fries and sometimes coleslaw and/or macaroni salad and/or potato salad and/or tartar sauce and lemon wedge and/or bread/roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ivar's - cod unless you order halibut and chips or salmon and chips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Louisiana (US deep south): catfish is most common, especially in casual places that I assume would be the equivalent of a fish and chip shop. Type of fish is always specified, though. If you order a fish plate or fish po-boy in a place that only serves catfish, then you'd get that with no further comment. If you ordered 'fish' at a place with more than one type, they will ask you what you want, whether it's a restaurant or a gas station (lots of gas stations around here serve fried chicken and fish). I've never seen a place that didn't list the type of fish. We used to buy fresh off the boat shrimp at the gas station when we lived in Louisiana. *sigh* Miss that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 We don't have fish n chips places, there are gastropubs, Irish pubs, or sea food restaurants and those all serve cod when making fish n chips. Most restaurants around here serve catfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Halibut in a fish-n-chips shop. Best way to go here. Though we had some super-yummy Alaskan Cod (aka Black Cod) fish and chips over Christmas from a booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sonofa.... Now I want fish and chips :willy_nilly: I am pretty sure it is haddock at the place I would go most often, but I wouldn't be surprised to be served halibut or cod, if I went somewhere else nearby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sonofa.... Fishmonger? :D 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 So one can be influenced by a thread. Both hubby and I had fish and chips for lunch - Grouper. It was very, very good. There are more reasons to travel than just seeing the sights. Both this thread and the BBQ thread have reminded me of that, and of course, there are other foods we like in various regions too. What I don't understand are those who go places, then eat in exactly the same restaurants choosing the same dishes that they could get at home... (assuming no allergy/medical issues, of course). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 In Louisiana, catfish. In a cornmeal breading though, so not exactly fish and chips. How exciting is that! Cornmeal breading! I assume that is grilled fish, not deep fried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 I guess it's the same as what you get. Rosie :) I have never asked nor wondered. Didn't it used to be shark or somesuch? Flake is gummy shark, yeah. We had blue grenadier last night though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 How exciting is that! Cornmeal breading! I assume that is grilled fish, not deep fried? Deep fried, unless she's from a different Louisiana than I am. They just use mostly cornmeal with just a bit of flour instead of a flour-based batter. Usually it's soak the fish in a milk or buttermilk mixture, dredge through the cornmeal, and fry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 How exciting is that! Cornmeal breading! I assume that is grilled fish, not deep fried? Here cornmeal breading would be deep fried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I dunno. What does Long John Silver's serve? (LOL) I'm sure in a city this size, there must be a fish-n-chips place somewhere, but I can't think of where it would be... It's not very popular here in south Texas. They serve cod or pollock I am bummed, I meant to grab some cod while I was out shopping but I forgot. Now this thread is making me want fish again but it is snowing and they don't know how to plow, salt the roads, or drive and so now I don't want to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I know Germany isn't known for fish, but the best fish sandwich I ever had was at a farmer's market in Germany. OH MY. I dream about that fish sandwich. I have one whenever I go and often go quite a bit out of my way to get it. No clue what the fish is, but it's a mild flaky fish. SO DAMN GOOD. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in NZ Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hoki, I think, but it could be something else. I know you can order snapper, gurnard, etc. for extra price. Slang for fish & chips is shark & tatties so our go to fish here in NZ might be the same as yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 In Louisiana, catfish. In a cornmeal breading though, so not exactly fish and chips. Same here in Alabama. No fish and chips shops here,though. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Jean in Newcastle, on 25 Feb 2015 - 12:44 PM, said:Ivar's - cod unless you order halibut and chips or salmon and chips. only on the waterfront - and be sure and feed the seagulls.;p I miss Ivar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 only on the waterfront - and be sure and feed the seagulls.;p I miss Ivar. Do you mean I should only go to the Ivar's on the waterfront (which I think is closed right now) or do you mean they only use cod in the fish n'chips on the waterfront? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Haddock...for "fish frys." (Edited to add...it is beer-battered.) You can get one on Fridays nearly any place that serves food, including pizza shops and supermarkets. Served with fries and sometimes coleslaw and/or macaroni salad and/or potato salad and/or tartar sauce and lemon wedge and/or bread/roll. Basically this on any Friday night in Wisconsin, but at a restaurant usually called a "supper club" for reasons I don't understand. It's usually cod, though. This is doubly true during Lent and even if you're Lutheran which I was growing up. You also have to order a Brandy Old Fashioned (http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/brandy-old-fashioned/). I prefer mine sweet with fruit, but my dad gets his with olives. Korbel brandy, clearly. I think Wisconsin single-handedly keeps their brandy making operation in the green. It's a Wisconsin tradition - http://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/pubs-taverns/come-fry-with-me-the-wisconsin-fish-fry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Jean in Newcastle, on 25 Feb 2015 - 6:26 PM, said:Do you mean I should only go to the Ivar's on the waterfront (which I think is closed right now) or do you mean they only use cod in the fish n'chips on the waterfront? my mother would go to any ivar's. I only go to the one on the waterfront. maybe it's just my imagination, but there seems to be a difference in flavor and I've just never been happy with the quality of the 'chain'. (the few times I've been there recently, the fish bar was open despite the utter chaos around it. the main restaurant was closed for renovations. I do try to avoid the chaos of seattle's version of "boston's big dig". I'd like to see bertha used as landfill.) besides - it's fun to throw French fries at the seagulls. :) (with permission from the seattle city council. Ivar insisted.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Basically this on any Friday night in Wisconsin, but at a restaurant usually called a "supper club" for reasons I don't understand. It's usually cod, though. This is doubly true during Lent and even if you're Lutheran which I was growing up. You also have to order a Brandy Old Fashioned (http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/brandy-old-fashioned/). I prefer mine sweet with fruit, but my dad gets his with olives. Korbel brandy, clearly. I think Wisconsin single-handedly keeps their brandy making operation in the green. It's a Wisconsin tradition - http://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/pubs-taverns/come-fry-with-me-the-wisconsin-fish-fry Interesting links. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Shoot. Here I was thinking what a good life I have, and now I'm all bummed out because we don't have a fish and chip shop here. :(You made me sad, Rosie. Don't think I'm going to forget this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 How exciting is that! Cornmeal breading! I assume that is grilled fish, not deep fried? It is very fried. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/southern-fried-catfish-recipe.html Alton Brown is from Georgia, but his fish is about how I do it. It's served with fries and Tony's. http://www.tonychachere.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 How exciting is that! Cornmeal breading! I assume that is grilled fish, not deep fried? Also, I have never seen anyone get excited over corn meal before, ever. So thank you for that :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Also, I have never seen anyone get excited over corn meal before, ever. So thank you for that :D We're not big on corn meal over here. :) I like it, wonder why I don't cook it more often, and still don't cook it, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I don't care much for it. I don't cook with it very often. It is wonderful for killing ants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 My grandmother always used cornmeal for her catfish. I mostly use cornmeal for cornbread, my family REALLY loves cornbread. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Cod would be the most common. Halibut would be advertised as such and 30+% more expensive than just the regular fish and chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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