Casually housed in a former service station, Susan’s breads and fries its seafood in full view, just behind the order counter. Located a few miles inland from the famous waterfront in Portland, ME, Susan’s pulls fish-and-chips enthusiasts from downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. (Tip: go for the homemade tartar sauce over the Kraft version.) Susan’s Fish-n-Chips in Portland, ME | Best New England Fish and Chips Photo Credit : Mike Urban Susan’s Fish-n-Chips Crinkle-cut fries and a dinner roll with butter round out the fish and chips platter. Stop here for a plate of fish and chips, and you’ll be rewarded with a massive, melt-in-your-mouth piece of breaded, fried haddock that’s as fresh as can be. SEE MORE: The Best Cape Cod Lobster Rolls Ken’s Place in Scarborough, ME | Best New England Fish and Chips Photo Credit : Mike Urban Ken’s Place Be sure to try one of Captain Frosty’s many ice cream treats, too. The fries are equally crispy, and the slaw on the side makes for a nice palate-cleanser. The battered fillets have a crispy, crunchy coating that seals in the fish’s fresh flavor. This mid-Cape institution offers daily “specials” on its fish and chips: fresh Chatham cod or locally caught flounder. SEE MORE: 10 Best New England Seafood Markets Captain Frosty’s Fish and Chips in Dennis, MA | Best New England Fish and Chips Photo Credit : Mike Urban Captain Frosty’s Fish and Chips Plus, Sir Cricket’s has the look and feel of an authentic British fish and chips shop, with its colorful wall menu, cramped quarters, and cheerful service. The battered fillets and expertly fried chips come in regular and large sizes. Joined at the hip to a top-notch Cape Cod seafood market, Sir Cricket’s is known far and wide for its great fried seafood, especially its fish and chips. SEE MORE: Amaral’s Fish and Chips | Local Flavor Sir Cricket’s Fish ’N Chips in Orleans, MA | Best New England Fish and Chips Photo Credit : Mike Urban Sir Cricket’s Fish n’ Chips Try some of the home-baked Portuguese sweet bread if they’re baking it the day you’re there. The sweet-tasting fillets (haddock or cod) are coated in a crunchy batter and served atop a bed of crispy fries. This family-owned Portuguese-American mainstay has been serving up home-cooked fare for more than 30 years, and fish and chips is its most popular dish. Though the portion size isn’t huge, the quality of the food and the loving preparation make for a fine meal.Īmaral’s Fish and Chips in Warren, RI | Best New England Fish and Chips Photo Credit : Mike Urban Amaral’s Fish and ChipsĪmaral’s resides in a small box of a building on a side street in a working-class section of Warren. The battered cod fillets and square-cut fries taste best when given a light dousing of malt vinegar. This homey little restaurant anchors one end of a strip mall in a residential Warwick neighborhood and is a bit of a hidden gem for lovers of fish and chips. Buttonwoods Fish and Chips in Warwick, RI | Best New England Fish and Chips Photo Credit : Mike Urban Buttonwoods Fish and Chips The fries are thick-cut and equally crunchy outside and tender within, indicative of fresh cooking oil and a deft touch with the deep fryer. Showcasing fish from the nearby Stonington docks, Sea Swirl’s lightly battered fillets are crunchy and sweet. Housed in a glass-front building that used to be a Carvel ice cream stand, this Mystic, CT, mainstay serves up some excellent fish and chips. Sea Swirl in Mystic, CT | Best New England Fish and Chips Photo Credit : Mike Urban Sea Swirl The one-piece serving is fine for lunch go for the two-piece at dinner. The cod, haddock, or fluke (“whatever’s freshest that day,” says the owner) is wet- and dry-battered, fried to perfection, and served with thin, crispy fries. This seafood mainstay in southeastern Connecticut serves up a terrific plate of fish and chips - which may be surprising, because Scott’s is known primarily for its lobster rolls. Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London, CT | Best New England Fish and Chips Photo Credit : Mike Urban Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock
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