Reelfish opened a little over five years ago,
and we had been there before, but not in a long while. We visited on a cold,
snowy weeknight and found it very quiet, but I know it can be quite busy when
the weather is better.
The two guys at the counter were very friendly and
helpful. G and I both wanted to try the combo platter so we could sample
different kinds of fish, so he ordered a basket with fries, and I ordered a
basket with coleslaw (there is a choice of sweet [mayo] or tart [vinegar]
coleslaw, and I got the sweet) so we could share our sides. The combo basket
has 1 haddock, 1 cod, 1 salmon, and 2 shrimp, and neither of us could finish it
because the pieces were generously sized. The shrimp and salmon were my
favorites, but the whitefish was good too. The batter was crisp and delicate.
Back when they first opened, the fries were a different style, thinner and
limper. Now they are big, thick, and crisp, and I thought the four that I ate
were quite good. I am not a French-fry connoisseur, as I can generally take or
leave them, but I am a big fan of deep-fried fish.
I
asked if they make their own batter, and the answer is yes, and also that the
batter is gluten-free! This surprised me, as I had not known it in advance and
would not have guessed it. The counter guy told me the ingredients, but all I
can remember now is rice flour, chickpea flour, and soda water for carbonation
(rather than beer). I know I'm forgetting some ingredients, but you get the
idea.
The
interior is pleasant, with comfy booths and a big fish tank. Don't worry, the
fish that they serve does not come from the tank! It is flash-frozen but tasted fresh and tender to me. Note that they serve beer and wine, and there are
$10.95 lunch specials every day.
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| G's combo basket with fries |
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| My combo basket with coleslaw |
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| The menu |
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| Lunch specials |
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