Best fish and chips
The fish and chips at Decatur's Brick Store Pub are your choice for the best in and around Atlanta. Staff photo.
YOUR PICKS
1. Brick Store Pub
You say, “Brick Store Pub in Decatur has phenomenal fish and chips” and “The Brick Store Pub has the best fish ‘n chips in this town, full stop!”
2. Six Feet Under
3. Meehan’s Public House
4. Bankhead Seafood
5. The Marlay House
OUR PICKS
1. P’cheen
The AJC dining team’s specialist in Southern and Neighborhood Fare Jenny Turknett says, “The fish and chips at P’cheen arrived stacked in Chef Alex Friedman’s signature Lincoln-Log-plating style. Steaming hot thick fingers of Icelandic cod sport a light, crispy and aggressively seasoned Guinness-beer batter. Cooked perfectly, the fish here doesn’t absorb excess grease, a common pitfall of this dish. The fish sits atop lightly battered fat potato wedges and a dollop of textured mushy peas.”
2. Holeman & Finch
3. Brick Store Pub
4. Ormsby’s
5. JCT. Kitchen
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CAP
October 3rd, 2011
2:09 pm
Fox and Hound
TOM
October 3rd, 2011
2:16 pm
Brick Store Pub,Decatur
Jeff
October 3rd, 2011
2:21 pm
Not necessarily the best, but the best for your buck is $5 fish and chips at Hand in Hand on Fridays. Good-but-not-great, huge portion of fish and a load of fries for cheap!
KK
October 3rd, 2011
3:05 pm
Holeman and Finch
loki44
October 3rd, 2011
3:59 pm
Ormsby’s on Howell Mill Road. Great pub atmosphere as well. I’ll also give a shout out to Meehan’s in Vinings.
Typical Redneck
October 3rd, 2011
4:02 pm
I know where not to get them. The Iron Horse in historic Norcross.
Etain
October 3rd, 2011
4:59 pm
Steinbeck’s in Oakhurst Village, Decatur. Many people will never bother the trek off the beaten path but Steinbeck’s is worth the trip. The Fish and Chips are only on the special board so they usually run out, but are able to get it back on the special board in just a day or two.
Tina
October 3rd, 2011
5:38 pm
I also like Hand in Hands in the Highlands. Their fish and chips treatment is extra delicious with its lemon and herbs. Really nice with an ice cold beer sitting outside on a beautiful Fall day
Toni Tiger
October 3rd, 2011
6:55 pm
BRICKSTORE!!!!!!!!!
Pat Kelly
October 3rd, 2011
7:00 pm
The Marlay Public House in downtown Decatur. If you can’t make it to the pub, try the truck.
SAWB
October 3rd, 2011
7:17 pm
Long John Silver’s
DawgSig
October 3rd, 2011
7:21 pm
MANCHESTER ARMS! It’s real Brit grub washed down with a pint of Boddington’s. Nuff said!
Active in Cherokee
October 3rd, 2011
7:22 pm
Donovan’s Irish Pub in Woodstock (Towne Lake area)
Expat
October 3rd, 2011
7:22 pm
The Flying Horse Inn in Boughton Aluph, Kent, just 12 miles from Canterbury and 3 miles from Ashford. You can’t miss it!
" HOT "
October 3rd, 2011
7:29 pm
British Open Pub
Mac daddy
October 3rd, 2011
7:35 pm
Harp Irish Pub Roswell. The food and and cooks as well as the owners are straight from Ireland.
Shell
October 3rd, 2011
7:39 pm
Bankhead Seafood!!!!!!!!! Still the best after 20+ years. They are located in the Grove Park community on Donald L. Hollowell Pkwy. The line is always wrapped around the building, but its worth the wait. Large portions of fish and fries and you have a choice of desserts and other sides if you wish. A great staple in the community.
jasonthecloser
October 3rd, 2011
7:41 pm
Harp is disguisting Mad Daddy. Sorry, but it is. I ate there yesterday and the fish was waaaay overcooked. And the wings were nasty too. How do you mess up wings. But I digest…
snb
October 3rd, 2011
7:44 pm
Marlay
nokiddingsherlock
October 3rd, 2011
7:46 pm
hands down, Captain D’s, what’s not to like?
Mary B
October 3rd, 2011
7:46 pm
O’Terrill’s in Midtown
Graham
October 3rd, 2011
8:01 pm
Cheesecake Factory
Linda Rowe
October 3rd, 2011
8:09 pm
O’Charleys
David C
October 3rd, 2011
8:21 pm
My best fish ‘n chips were in Blackburn, England, but around here, I did have them the other day at Six Feet Under and they were cooked perfectly.
Matt
October 3rd, 2011
8:22 pm
RiRa in Midtown
KMR
October 3rd, 2011
8:37 pm
RiRa in Midtown is AWESOME, huge portions done right.
willie
October 3rd, 2011
8:42 pm
jasonthecloser….fish and chips AND wings at the same sitting? Do you take a defibrullator with you when you eat out?
VaHi
October 3rd, 2011
9:39 pm
O’ Terrills in Midtown
oom-papa-mow-mow
October 3rd, 2011
10:04 pm
Arthur Treacher’s
Mac
October 3rd, 2011
11:20 pm
Brick Store
jasonthecloser
October 3rd, 2011
11:21 pm
@Willie-The wings were not for me, but I had to steal one. Sorry I did. I just get frustrated when a restaurant messes up something so easy to make. Should I not mention the Blizzard I had on the way home?
koko
October 4th, 2011
7:48 am
brickstore pub
Todd
October 4th, 2011
9:57 am
Keegans Public House in Kennesaw. Try the Finnegan’s Fry and you will agree that it just doesn’t get much better than that.
Wino
October 4th, 2011
10:12 am
Max McGees in Decatur square get my vote.
PJ
October 4th, 2011
10:13 am
P’Cheen in Inman Park
Nom Nom Nom
October 4th, 2011
11:05 am
Brick Store.
deborah
October 4th, 2011
12:10 pm
6 feet under across from Oakland Cemetary Yummie
Mike in Marietta
October 4th, 2011
12:11 pm
I may be partial because it’s in my neighborhood but McCrackens on the Marietta Square does it as good as I’ve ever had and I am one who is partial to fried food so I should be a reliable source. I’m sure a lot of these places do it well but McCrackens has to be right there at the top.
Bryan
October 4th, 2011
12:11 pm
Brickstore. No doubt. 6 feet under is also good.
Katie S
October 4th, 2011
12:13 pm
Brick Store Pub
mike gray
October 4th, 2011
12:14 pm
SILVER MOON at lake oconee, huge portion and cheap!
Josh
October 4th, 2011
12:14 pm
Dunwoody Tavern or Brickstore Pub
Alicia
October 4th, 2011
12:16 pm
Ikklais on Sylvan Rd. Off Cleveland Ave. and Bankhead Fish at Bankhead and Westlake. Not fancy, but the best fish! YUM!!
Aubrey
October 4th, 2011
12:17 pm
Consistently….Long John Silvers. As well as their Shrimp.
hd
October 4th, 2011
12:17 pm
brick store
Deb
October 4th, 2011
12:19 pm
Fox & Hound on Collier closed a few months ago.
Hungry Gringo
October 4th, 2011
12:23 pm
O’Terril’s in Midtown. So good he had to shoot a guy in the leg.
Pete
October 4th, 2011
12:24 pm
Others have mentioned Brick Store and Marlay House, both of which are good, but my favorite is at Brewhouse Cafe in L5P. A huge fillet of perfectly breaded haddock. The only thing there worth ordering.
Red
October 4th, 2011
12:24 pm
Olde Blind Dog Pub in Milton…..the best!
Wade in Marietta
October 4th, 2011
12:28 pm
I had McCrackens’ fish and chips and was sorely dissapointed. I could not even finish the small portion of fish that was served. It was soggy with a strange taste and odor. I joked with friends that it was caught fresh from the ‘hooch that day.
ATL4real
October 4th, 2011
12:28 pm
I hate to admit it since a chain restaurant, but RiRa is the best ive had in Atlanta
Mickey
October 4th, 2011
12:31 pm
The fish & chips at The Brick Store Pub on the square in Decatur ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ATLien
October 4th, 2011
12:35 pm
Shell – Don’t tell everyone about Bankhead Seafood!! The line will only get longer at one of the best kept secrets in the ATL.
mark g
October 4th, 2011
12:39 pm
surprisingly, the midway in east atlanta. and this coming from a brit.
Just Me
October 4th, 2011
12:39 pm
Give me Capt. D’s anyday. Cheap, fast, and always good. Why be a snob??
lipps
October 4th, 2011
12:41 pm
easy: P’Cheen in O4W. complete with mushy peas. don’t sleep.
Mel
October 4th, 2011
12:42 pm
Brick Store Pub in Decatur has phenomenal fish and chips.
Jen
October 4th, 2011
12:43 pm
I have an English transplant friend living in Atlanta who says he wandered into a Captain D’s by accident one day and thought the fish n chips were actually pretty good, haha!
Brian
October 4th, 2011
12:48 pm
Midway Pub in EAV or Brick Store
Rob
October 4th, 2011
12:50 pm
CAP: Fox and Hound? Isn’t it a Verde Taqueria now?
Skip
October 4th, 2011
12:50 pm
People like Capt D’s cause the fish is as greezy as it is in England. I confess I’m also one of them.
John
October 4th, 2011
12:50 pm
Iklas
fer
October 4th, 2011
12:53 pm
Mike, where is Silver Moon at Lake Oconee?
Karl
October 4th, 2011
12:53 pm
Australian Bakery in East Atlanta
MattyB
October 4th, 2011
12:55 pm
Meehans, can’t believe nobody’s thrown it out there yet
Cahloo
October 4th, 2011
1:08 pm
I agree with Hand in Hand- had it yesterday! Great portion size and batter!
Rusty Brummett
October 4th, 2011
1:12 pm
My house.
joann
October 4th, 2011
1:22 pm
@ Shell, I try to be there at Bankhead Seafood before they open. The fish is so hot and good. Still one of the best kept secrets in Atlanta!!!!!!. The price is still resonable too.
ALFRED
October 4th, 2011
1:24 pm
MERKERSON SEAFOOD IS THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS
JonJon
October 4th, 2011
1:27 pm
Captain D’s
Ralph Hall
October 4th, 2011
1:31 pm
Irish Pub in Senoia
lawdawg
October 4th, 2011
1:34 pm
Brick.Store.Pub. /thread.
Mel
October 4th, 2011
1:37 pm
The Brick Store Pub has the best fish ‘n chips in this town, full stop!
Lauren
October 4th, 2011
1:38 pm
Manuel’s…. no contest
decaturgirl
October 4th, 2011
1:39 pm
Mac Magees on the Decatur Square – great beer on tap, too!
Ray From NY
October 4th, 2011
1:52 pm
Now this is a useful topic, I moved here 8 years ago & have not had anything that resembles the F&C in Ireland, some places in the NE are close I look forward to the feedback. Cheers
Rodster
October 4th, 2011
1:53 pm
Sorry Todd. I’ve had the F&C at Keegan’s in Kennesaw and it was very sub par (and that is probably being too nice.)
SBinF
October 4th, 2011
1:56 pm
I agree with all the folks who say Brickstore. Their beer selection is second to none, but their food is also great.
In a bittersweet irony, I enjoyed an incredible summer off the coast of Maine. Since then, I have found seafood back home in Atlanta a little lacking.
Moderate
October 4th, 2011
2:02 pm
James Joyce Pub in Avondale Estates, close second Six Feet Under on Memorial Drive
RGB
October 4th, 2011
2:03 pm
“It’s one of the U.K.’s greatest culinary gifts to the world.”
Gosh, is there a second one?
Mike in Marietta
October 4th, 2011
2:05 pm
Wade,
Maybe you had them on a bad night or something. I wouldnt have said it was good if they brought me some soggy mess. Typically they have great fish and chips. I have never been disappointed.
Peavine Creek
October 4th, 2011
2:06 pm
The Porter, Little Five
Love That Fish
October 4th, 2011
2:12 pm
Bay Brereze Seafood restaurant is pretty darn good too. I think it’s in the Mableton area.
Jon
October 4th, 2011
2:15 pm
Manchester Arms in College Park … truly the best.
B Town Cool
October 4th, 2011
2:16 pm
captain D’s in stone mountain–some of the best!
cw
October 4th, 2011
2:17 pm
There’s a place on Lake Lanier, Skogie or Skokie, something like that. Delicious fish baskets! Cheesecake Factory ok, Cap’n D’s ok (greasy but very fresh).
Lois
October 4th, 2011
2:18 pm
You are so right Shell–Bankhead Fish is AWESOME! and the price is not bad either for all that fish yuo get.
Anthony
October 4th, 2011
2:20 pm
Salt Factory in downtown Roswell.
nokiddingsherlockrules
October 4th, 2011
2:28 pm
hands down, Captain D’s, what’s not to like?
…++ 1
Jennifer
October 4th, 2011
2:28 pm
JCT Kitchen for lunch!
Theo
October 4th, 2011
2:31 pm
James Joyce
Susan Moore
October 4th, 2011
2:32 pm
Davios lunch special… not big but really good.
Marist
October 4th, 2011
2:33 pm
I have had great fish and chips in major every city around the globe but never in Atlanta . Atlanta has nothing but bad fish and chips . Sorry
eileen
October 4th, 2011
2:34 pm
Brick Store’s are THE BEST!!!
roxy
October 4th, 2011
2:35 pm
Brick Store Pub always has great fish n chips.
Fred
October 4th, 2011
2:40 pm
How come any time there is a ‘best of Atlanta” topic we ALWAYS get two types of asshats who think they are original or funny? The first arrogant type is the one like San, who mentions a place 1000’s of miles away, and the second “jokester” is the one who says, “my kitchen.”
When you post “my kitchen”, asshat, give us your fricking address so we can come eat there. And you arrogant snobs who think everything is better somewhere else, then go BACK there dammit.
Unfortunately, I can’t nominate any place, I perused the thread for suggestions. Fish and chips is something I rarely have a want of. I’ll try it at Manchester Arms though next time I eat near my daughters school. Been meaning to give that place a try anyway.
gojackets!
October 4th, 2011
2:44 pm
Manuel’s Tavern!
Grace
October 4th, 2011
2:45 pm
Porter in Little 5
RushFan
October 4th, 2011
2:46 pm
The Firkin & Crown english pub at The Avenues (Peactree Parkway & GA 400) has great Fish & Chips.
Joey M
October 4th, 2011
2:46 pm
Fear not, saying Captain D’s has great fish is not the same as saying McDonalds serves a gourmet burger. Captain D’s does fish right.
Al
October 4th, 2011
2:50 pm
Rahim’s Seafood Restaurant
4485 Campbellton Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
The best in Atlanta.
Girldawg
October 4th, 2011
2:50 pm
McCrays’s Tavern on the square in Lawrenceville… They are good you get plenty and they make their own potato chips.. Fries are good too.
Village
October 4th, 2011
2:52 pm
The Marlay Public House in downtown Decatur. Best in the BIZ
Gonzo Leboutier
October 4th, 2011
3:01 pm
McCray’s tavern – West Village… not too fried, great portions, fresh fish falls apart when you pick it up!
ToneLeft
October 4th, 2011
3:03 pm
Go see Rufus at O’Terrills on Piedmont near the Civic Center…Let’s do it.
waterdawg
October 4th, 2011
3:06 pm
Brick Store or Summits Snellville (Best draft selection, at least on the east side)
Still Waiting
October 4th, 2011
3:09 pm
5 Season’s — we fully debated and researched the effects of global warming, American politics and the long standing chicken vs egg theory — before our food came to the table.
Yes- it took the food that long to arrive – overall it was okay.
greasyfingers
October 4th, 2011
3:12 pm
Thanks, Fred, for saying exactly what I was thinking! I loathe transplants who constantly pine for their hometowns…um, move the F back there if it’s so superior!
Anyway, my top vote: Fox and Hounds, but, alas, they are no more. (what happened, anyway? They were always slam busy!) McCray’s in West Village is tasty, but a bit light on portions. I’ll have to check out Brick Store some time…
CatLover
October 4th, 2011
3:17 pm
Paddy’s Irish Pub in Kennesaw. One half fish fillet and they are not stingy!!! And try the mushed peas!!!
DecaturGirl
October 4th, 2011
3:17 pm
Marlay house in Decatur! also Brickstore is good too!
Emily
October 4th, 2011
3:19 pm
Manchester Arms in College Park!
as
October 4th, 2011
3:20 pm
fox and hound is closed brah
Jay
October 4th, 2011
3:20 pm
Twain’s in decatur
Hardup
October 4th, 2011
3:25 pm
Barnacle’s fried fish sandwich and chips.
LONGTALLSALLY
October 4th, 2011
3:25 pm
Black Bear Tavern on Peachtree has amazing fish ‘n chips. They have a jalapeno tarter sauce that’s to die for. I normally don’t dig into the tarter sauce on the side assuming it’s just tarter sauce. Try it. Thank me later. I gained 10lbs working down the street. We’d eat there 2-3 times a week.
jayceeande
October 4th, 2011
3:26 pm
Midway Pub in East Atlanta Village.
BankHeadShawty
October 4th, 2011
3:27 pm
BankHead SeaFood is one of the best hidden locations in the Atlanta area. For a low price they pile on the fish and chips to where you can’t close the container. Yummy !!!!!
See Shell above;
hl
October 4th, 2011
3:34 pm
Salt Factory in Roswell.. The fish is awesome, the chips..just fair but okay.
RJ's Wife
October 4th, 2011
3:39 pm
BANKHEAD SEAFOOD & MY KITCHEN
Waleed
October 4th, 2011
3:39 pm
Supreme Fish Delight – Columbia Drive
The best southern style fried or backed. Superb!!
kljads
October 4th, 2011
3:40 pm
long john silvers can’t be beat
Thomas
October 4th, 2011
3:42 pm
Many of the previously mentioned around Atlanta are good… but the only GREAT fish and chips I have had in the states are a bit south of town in Savannah. AJC should consider doing a write-up about Kevin Barry’s on River Street. They use Tilapia which makes a big difference and serve true “chips”. Rather than french fries you get potato’s cut in wheels and then fried with the fish so it picks up just a touch of the batter. Enjoyed with a plate full of malt vinegar this meal has yet to be beat in my experiences around the nation. You also get traditional soda bread that comes out with the proper consistency. Besides possibly having the best Reuben as well you should try the potato soup. Banging! Kevin Barry’s also get’s my vote for having the truest Irish Pub vibe for what it’s worth.
Heidi
October 4th, 2011
3:44 pm
Meehans by far
tammy
October 4th, 2011
3:48 pm
Olde Blind Dog in Milton!
GeographyTeacher
October 4th, 2011
3:56 pm
“Where can you get the best fish and chips in and around Atlanta?”
Thomas..last time I checked Savannah is not a “bit south of Atlanta”…more like 4 hours!
BUT I do like your review and the next time in Savannah I will definitely try Kevin Barry’s.
Terry
October 4th, 2011
4:16 pm
James Joyce and Brickstore are good, but Bankhead Seafood is the best in town.
KJG
October 4th, 2011
4:42 pm
A lot of good places (it’s not a hard dish to make), but my personal favorite is Mac McGee’s in Decatur. Very authentic.
jojo
October 4th, 2011
4:56 pm
Six Feet Under-Grant Park
Terry and Russ
October 4th, 2011
8:12 pm
Best fish and chips anywhere are at the Seafood Kiosk in Whole Foods.
joe blow
October 4th, 2011
9:07 pm
Meehan’s Public House
Phil roness
October 4th, 2011
9:52 pm
Meehans public house. Theirs are awesome. Exactly only better than overseas.
Stella June
October 4th, 2011
9:52 pm
Meehan’s Public House BY FAR!!
Luke
October 4th, 2011
10:06 pm
Fado Irish Pub is very good.
mike hagan
October 4th, 2011
10:36 pm
I live in Colorado and have traveled all over the United States for work. Hands down, the best fish and chips in the country is at Meehan’s Public House Downtown Atlanta!
Bill
October 4th, 2011
10:48 pm
This category has to have the record for most different nominations.
SAWB
October 5th, 2011
12:26 am
So, is this the same thing as catfish and French fries? What about best hush puppies?
Esteban'
October 5th, 2011
8:13 am
Meehan’s Public House has been spot on in my eyes! Some Malt Vinegar, a Stella and all is right with the world!
John S
October 5th, 2011
9:23 am
Brickstore Pub.
Lauren
October 5th, 2011
9:40 am
For any kind of seafood around Atlanta, including fish and chips, Norman’s Landing in Cumming Georgia has the best!
I heart chips
October 5th, 2011
1:55 pm
Olde Blind Dog Pub – Milton – they use large fresh cod fillets, make their own tartar sauce, will serve you curry sauce on the side if you ask and import their malt vinegar from cheery old England! Well done indeed!
Sujo
October 5th, 2011
3:00 pm
Yasim’s on Ponce. If it’s still there.
Rich Runstadler
October 5th, 2011
8:07 pm
Hands down, Meehans Public House
Ernie
October 5th, 2011
11:18 pm
Meehan’s in downtown. Properly seasoned, flaky, nice and hot. Plus, the chips(fries) are great! Eat them twice a week.
mark
October 7th, 2011
6:04 am
Ormsby’s!
Marilyn douglas
October 7th, 2011
10:42 pm
Six feet Under. Hands down. I’ve been in Atlanta for 32 years and they have been rocking for quite some time. BTW…I like the one by Oakland cemetery.
w in Marietta
October 8th, 2011
6:34 am
Elevation restaurant at McCollum (sp?) airport…the BEST and a great view to boot…why do people talk about places that are out of town?
MF
October 8th, 2011
11:18 pm
Mac McGee Decatur. Best in town!
bob
October 9th, 2011
2:29 pm
Pcheen, Tap, and six feet under are all great. Marlay is overrated and inconsistent.