Anchor Fish And Chips

Economical food spot with decent quality fish and chips in the Northeast neighborhood! The fried cod contained more breading than the actual fish, which was a minus, and there wasn't enough seasoning for me to enjoy the fish itself without the tartar sauce, so suffice it to say that the sauce saved the day. The fries were really good, although it would be relatively more difficult to mess up fries in comparison to deep fried fish. I don't think I really see others order other items in this establishment and it makes sense. The fish & chips is their stable dish and the dish that makes them worth coming back. Our server was very courteous and attentive to our needs, and would always come back to our table at the right time to refill my ginger ale. Together with the excellent service, I would rate this place a 4 out of 5 stars.

First, make sure to get a reservation. It’s a small building so there not a lot of booths if you are going with more than 2 people (plenty of bar seating thought) as it fills up quick for dinner. Second, they have one of the best fish and chips baskets I’ve had. I am not a fish eater and I usually need lots tartar sauce to eat fried fish, but I could eat this fish all by itself. I order a side of their curry and gravy. Both good, but the gravy is definitely better. If you prefer a quieter setting, make sure to sit outside (max is 6 total people outdoors) as it’s a bit noise indoors for conversation. All in all, great service and fish!

Is there a sixth star?! We’ve been living in the States for over 12 years and been continually searching for some decent chippie chips … and here we have em! These are best chips we’ve tasted and the mushy peas were delicious! The only minor criticism of the battered sausage was the sausage was too meaty but other than a quality that you don’t normally get in a chip shop, this was fantastic! We will definitely be back 😍

This is the best fish n chips I’ve had to date. It’s not the dish that I’d usually order off a menu at an establishment, but if they are of this quality I’d change my disposition. I’ve even been to London, and this beats the fish n chips there. Let me explain: First, the fish is firm. It doesn’t fall apart when you eat it, unlike most flaky fish. You can use your fork to separate it or eat with your hands without it crumbling into a mess of fishy flesh. Second, the fish is very flavorful. The balance of the breading and the fish itself is perfect. The most common issue with fried fish is that the breading takes over, and that it tastes like you were eating something too oily. This is not the case here. This is well-salted outside, and more importantly—what tastes like inside the breading (in the fish itself) too. Third, the breading is crunchy. This is not a “light“ breading, and actually has a substantial amount of crunch. This sets up a really nice contrast to the moist and tender fish inside. Many fish and chips do not achieve this level of crunch in their crusts, and often end up soggy. Fourth, the fries are actually quite good. Many times, fries feel like they are unseasoned or soggy. Fries here are neither of those. They are crisp and salted–just how I like them. Many restaurants consider fries an afterthought, but that does not feel like the case here. You’ll have to pay more for extras. For instance, I had to pay a little bit extra for tartar sauce. Thankfully, the tartar sauce was quite good. If you were to get an extra from the menu, I would recommend the curry. I was very surprised because it was not a combination I had considered before. An interesting aspect of this curry is that it is quite dense. I can tell there is quite a lot of biomass that was blended into the purée that is the curry sauce. It’s a very good combination with fries. I also tried the gravy, but it was not as noteworthy as the curry. I would recommend the curry over the gravy. In short, I recommend coming here. For the best fish and chips experience you may have in your lifetime, I believe the prices are fair and the value is good.

I have found yet another place in the Twin Cities that I have to stop at every time I’m here. The menu is reasonably small which I prefer. What they do, they do so well! The atmosphere was identical to an adorable little English pub. Staff were friendly and very attentive. Even saw a sweet couple come in who made their reservation for the wrong day. Once they realized this, the hostess was kind and made sure they were accommodated anyway! I would suggest making a reservation here as it was quite busy. They do have bar seating which is reserved for walk ins if that is your preference.