Buffalo’s Best Fish Fry Poll
Posted on: March 7, 200961 comments so far (is that a lot?)
Friends and fellow foodies,
Who has the best fish fry in Buffalo??? You tell me!!! Please take two seconds to vote in our new online poll and tell us whose fish fry you favor! What?? You don’t see your favorite? Then tell us who you think is best in a comment!! Remember, opinion are like…well you know…everyone has one! But here is YOUR chance to promote your fave!!!
with coleslaw,
Nelson
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March 7th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
The best fish fry I ever had was at Kenmore Fish. You’d have to stand in a line that went outside on Friday’s. They had several fish choices and superior rings as well. My mother and I were regulars at McPartland’s for years- they somehow did it just right. The place I’m surprised you left out was the lunch downtown Legion Post on Franklin- that’s a classic.
March 7th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
The Swannie House has the best fish fry in Buffalo. I’ve had fish frys all over and used to think the Edge of Town had the best until I tried the Swannie House. Awesome, in fact all of the food served there is excellent.
March 7th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Wiechecs has the best
March 7th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Kenmore Fish?? It’s now “Hayes”. It’s almost as good but, in fairness, we included only sit down places – they’re a fish monger as well. BUT… that’s the point – if 300 people say, “Yo, Hayes is the best”, they win anyway!! So far we only have one vote for them. And none for the post – which we saw some bad reviews for online (and many good ones too). These were places that came up the most and were all positives!!
Thanks for the comments! Pass this things around. We want everyone pissed off and angry – arguing and hating over who has the best fish fry (it’s too nice so far!)!!!! We love it!!
definitely fishy,
Nelson
March 7th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
We are out of the loop at this point – but we remember P.J. Bullfeathers and Neighbors Pub being very good, especially the former. There were others too (Sullies and The Royal Pheasant but I know they’re out of business).
Well, Just some thoughts to add to the conversation…
e + r
March 8th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Must agree on the Swannie House. Great fish, food and service too!!
March 8th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Casey’s in “Downtown” Black Rock, or the Sit and Chat on Ontario Street in Riverside. Consistant, cheap and taste great along with a good helping of fries and sides.
March 8th, 2009 at 9:43 am
The best bar Fish Fry in town is the Wellington Pub. When the Wurzbuger Hof closed my family chased fish fries all over town and ended at the Wellington, whose fish fry comes closest to the Wurzburger fish fry experience. The best non bar Fish Fry in town is JOE’S DELI on Hertel- the fish is awesome, they have the best fries in town, and both the slaw and tartar sauce are exceptional. I am not a tartar sauce guy (squeezed lemon for me) but the tartar sauce on the fish at Joe’s is incredible.
March 8th, 2009 at 10:07 am
I always enjoy going to Papa Jake’s on Elmwood. Great service and atmosphere. Reservations are a must on Friday nights, especially when the Sabres are playing.
March 8th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Swannie’s cook Margo Kowal is definatly deserving of the credit and acclaim for Swannie House.
March 8th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Margo Kowals fish fry from the swannie house r to die for.
March 8th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Curry’s on ken ave is fanstatic but also checkout Boomerangs on Niagara!
March 8th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Papa Jake’s is amazing!. Great fish but it’s all about the extras. I don’t know where their extras are made but the potato salad, macaroni salad and cole slaw all taste very much like they are homemade, along with a fantastic beer selection.
March 8th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Sharkey’s on Van Renssalear between South Park and Exchange-behind the Larkin Building. Salads taste homemade and the fries are steak fries. The fish comes beer-battered or broiled in a variety of styles.
Sharkey’s stuck it out when times were tough, before the area was labelled as the “Larkin District”. Now they’re reaping the rewards. Try them.
March 8th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I’m not sure if they have the best fish fry but I always liked Falleta’s in the Village of Kenmore. There was always ample portions of coleslaw and macaroni salad. Not to mention a good fish fry. I think they have since relocated to Clarence.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:33 am
SWANNIE HOUSE BY FAR HAS THE BEST FISH FRY IN BUFFALO, I HAVE BEEN MANY PLACES AND FOUND OVER ALL THE SALADS,ARE GREAT FISH IS FRESH AND SERVICE IS FAST AND COURTESY..I GIVE 5 STARS TO THE SWANNIE.. WAY TO GO… MARGO U REALLY DO IT WELL!!!!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 10:40 am
My mom, who has been eating fish fry since the fish actually came from Lake Erie, likes Hayes best. I prefer Shannon Pub (on Niagara Falls Blvd).
March 9th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Hoaks restaurant in hamburg has been known for decades and still has the top fish fry in town in every category:
Taste
Portion
Price-value
Service
And ambiance
For the complete fish fry experience you cannot beat hoaks. No one else comes close.
March 9th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Wiechec’s on Clinton!! The best!!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
By far the Swannie House has the best fish fry in western New York! Besides the over-abundance of fish and salads and right prices, the service is phenomenal, the food is expectionally delicious and it has a down to earth atmosphere! Whats not to love?!?!? Margo keep up all your good work!
March 9th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
My vote is for the Beach House restaurant on Grand Island. The beer batter coating is always crispy with a great flavor and of course the haddock is as fresh as you can get in WNY. They never overcook the fish as many places tend to do.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
YO! Nelson! You want ‘em p.o.’ed? Then tell ‘em to stop eatin’ slop and go eat Margo’s gormet cookin at Swannie House, where there are good times and good fish instead of belly-up mud cats rolled in flies and warmed by the sun! YO!
March 10th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Swannie House
March 10th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Swannie House has the best fish fry- but Kim S makes the experience much more enjoyable.
March 10th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Love the Swannie House Fish Fry.
March 10th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Swannie House has the the best fish fry around and Kim (bartender) makes the best drink in town.
March 10th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Swannie
March 10th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Swannie House rules and the service is lightening fast. Just ask Pete!
March 10th, 2009 at 9:50 am
The Swannie House without a doubt has the best fish fry in Buffalo. Not to mention the superfabulous sides that go with it. Margo Kowal rocks the kitchen at Michigan & Ohio.
March 10th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Margo at the Swannie House…You go girl!
March 10th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Swannie House has the best fish fry. Margo is the best. Keep up the great work.
March 11th, 2009 at 7:42 am
The Swannie’s Fish Fry is Huuugggeea!!! The Entire Staff…from the Cooks, to the Waitressess, to Ben&Jerry who do dishes! And last but by far not least The Bartenders!!!!
Great job Tim! And Congrats to Margo….Hollaaa!!!!!
March 11th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Swannie House Rocks! Margo and crew do an amazing job and there is no better place! Service is awesome and its always a good time. And . . how could you NOT love the bartenders?? GO SWANNIE!!!!
March 11th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Way to go Margo keep up the good work sis
March 12th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Chef Margo Kowal- the best of the best in the Buffalo area. her aunt Dawn
March 12th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
swannie house clearly has the best fish fry thanks to chef margo…not only the fish but all the food espesially her chicken wings and her special hot sauce she makes for me…yumm yumm
March 12th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
The Swannie has the best fish fry and salads.
March 13th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
WATCH OUT RACHAEL RAY,MARGO KOWAL IS ON HER WAY.WTG MARGO
March 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
margo should have her own tv show she is that good
March 14th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Swannie house has the best fish fry not to mention the best wings in buffalo. The service is great and DS is the MAN! Way to go guys and congratz on blowing everyone away on this poll.
March 15th, 2009 at 11:38 am
CONGRATS TO THE SWANNIE CREW….YOU KICKED — AND TOOK NAMES! WTG
March 15th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
swannie fishfry eats all other fishfry…benny boop is the greaest cook ever
April 8th, 2009 at 3:44 am
Charlie O’Brien’s 865 Elk Street
huge portions- comes with homeade salads (mac and slaw) and choice of potato- german, american, steak fries, or twice baked @ $9.95
April 28th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Here are my faves!
Johnny Yanni’s Half Moon Bay, 126 Wheatfield St., North Tonawanda NY 692-3171
Polish Villa, 2954 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 683-9460
Jades Restaurant, 4495 Broadway, Depew NY 683-5054
Rodney’s Restaurant & Lounge, 4179 Lake Shore Rd. Hamburg NY 627-5166
Michael’s Town Shanty, 2400 Clinton St. Cheektowaga, NY 824-6775
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am
Swannie House in Buffalo
Tony Rome’s (The Globe Hotel) in East Aurora
Squire’s Tap Room in Tonawanda
July 24th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
The old Hidden Hollow Inn (now the Brick Oven) at 444 Indian Church Rd in West Seneca near Harlem Rd. For $10.95 you get 1 1/2 large pieces of fish with all the trimmings. Best place in town… but go early or late, and if you go when it rains, you’ll have to swim through the parking lot, but it’s worth it!
August 3rd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Sportsmen’s Tavern
August 31st, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I would have to say the Swannie House in Buffalo and the service is great.
December 27th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Rodneys Restaurant in Hamburg is by far the best.Swannie is pretty good too…way to stuff the ballot box!
January 27th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
McPartlan’s in Cheektowaga is the best!!!!
July 11th, 2010 at 9:53 am
I don’t know where their extras are made but the potato salad, macaroni salad and cole slaw all taste very much like they are homemade, along with a fantastic beer selection.
September 27th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
This is very interesting. I actually enjoy your writing style and your word choice more than anything Smile
November 3rd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
You peaked my interest with the Swannie House but I just found out that the fish has skin on it and I dislike that.
I agree that Halfmoon Bay, in North Tonawanda, HAD a good fish fry, with absolutely to die for macaroni salad, but since they moved I don’t enjoy it much.
Squires Tap Room, in Tonawanda, is awesome, although the seating there is very limited.
The Elk’s, in North Tonawanda, on Main and Sweeney has delicious fish, but the sides are not homemade. The barmaid knows how to make a drink though.
Have also had the fish at Pizza Junction and that is also VERY good. Don’t pay extra for the coleslaw though, that was not good.
So if anyone knows good places with beer battered, skinless fish, let me know.
Thanks.
January 20th, 2011 at 12:14 am
Don’t know much about “Fish Fry’s” in Buffalo but if you’re ever in Nevada the best is @ Cold Springs Station along the loneliest Hwy 50. We only do it on the 3rd Friday of the month but is well worth your effort!
February 10th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Best Fish Fry in the city is Pandora’s, the location is on North Filmore and they offer the Best Southern Fish Fry around…I wish they would open a second location outside the city!
March 4th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
ok nice that family likes margos cooking but you should really hear from people other than family who are not related. Nowadays its super easy to do fish and every one does.What it really takes is a nice place,clean bathrooms and an owner who appreciates the customer.Who else gives free dessert or a free glass of wine with dinner.THere are ALOT of places withreally good food its about time these places honer the customer
July 14th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I totally agree !!!
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