I had a bunch of errands to run the weekend before our trip to France. The clock was striking 11 and I was getting hungry. I really didn't want to eat at any of the "chains" in the area and other places didn't open until at least 1130. Coming out of CVS; I recalled not having been back to Mr Fish and Chips in over four years! Heck; I'd be getting my share of tete de veau, foie gras, and other goodies soon enough. Why not have some fried food for a change?
The place was pretty quiet when I arrived.
Not much has changed over the years (can you believe I first posted about this place in 2007??); except the prices of course; the Fish Combo was now $11.99. And it looks like they give you a little "trolley" with every sauce in the world when you receive your food.
I had no complaints about the fish.....
The crisp and crunchy batter was nice; not greasy in the least. The fish was moist, with no off flavors. Of course, with this brand of Malt Vinegar I had to use a ton of it to dial it up to my "taste" (the tartar sauce is super bland).
The fries...ummm chips; were limp, dry, and like cardboard; there was no remedy for that.
The coleslaw was generically decent; I used more malt vinegar on it as I thought it needed some oomph. But it was nicely chilled, the veggies crisp, and not overly dressed.
The owner was much more "chatty" then I recalled. As the place filled up, it seemed like he knew a good number of customers.
In the end; the meal was quite consistent with what I've had here over the years. And that's not a bad thing.....every four-five years or so.
Mister Fish & Chips
5647 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92111
Hours:
Mon - Thurs 11am - 830pm
Fri - Sat 11am - 9pm
Closed on Sundays
Before moving to Hawaii we lived in Clairemont and we used to go to H. Salt Fish and Chips which later became Mr. Fish and Chips all the time. Ah, those childhood memories.....
Posted by: jack | Friday, 30 November 2018 at 08:00 AM
I found this place thanks to mmm-yoso years ago. I prefer the onion rings to the fries:
www.hungryones.com/2016/01/mr-fish-and-chips/
Posted by: Soo | Friday, 30 November 2018 at 08:18 AM
Hey Jack - I hope all is well! We used to go to the H Salt in LA when we lived there....man, that was ages ago!
I do too Soo...if you check my first post. Though it's just too much fried stuff for me these days.
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 02 December 2018 at 11:07 AM
at least the fish was fried right:)
Posted by: kat | Monday, 03 December 2018 at 02:03 AM
Hi Kat - Yes, this place is consistent when it comes to frying the fish up!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 03 December 2018 at 06:53 AM
I do miss some decent fish and chips.
Posted by: nhbilly | Monday, 03 December 2018 at 11:51 AM
Hope you're able to get some soon Billy!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 03 December 2018 at 12:27 PM