have you ever been eating a cheese steak
and wish that it had salmon instead of
beef
well it sounds like you're in the mood
for some fine fish sandwiches so keep
watching for the absolute best in the
country
the fish fry is a major part of the
lenten season in ohio and an ideal place
to hunker down is bridgetown finer meets
in cincinnati
located on its namesake road bridgetown
comes off as very unassuming it's a
small one-stop deli for prime meats
fresh produce and maybe some flowers and
wine for a romantic dinner but don't be
fooled as this is all a part of the
all-american butcher's charm fitting its
old school vibe bridgetown offers a
classic fish fry sandwich it consists of
rich beer battered haddock fillet served
in a generous portion topped with
lettuce tomato pickles and your choice
of bread be sure to order it with
bridgetown's tangy homemade jalapeno
tartar sauce and maybe a side of their
beloved mac and cheese
do be careful though as the restaurant
only offers its fish fry on friday so
make sure to order early and come hungry
hungry
they're not really trout they're not
really from the lake and they're not
even really from maryland but lake trout
sand which is nevertheless persist as a
baltimore staple a proper lake trout
sandwich is prepared by breading a large
atlantic whiting filet in cornmeal or
cracker meal and flash frying it to a
golden brown
hungry customers are served a golden
brown fillet between two slabs of white
bread that's often paired with a
generous amount of hot sauce to add a
sharp contrast to the otherwise mild
flavor
and when it comes to lake trout
sandwiches it doesn't get much better
than the one at salon sun seafood
located in baltimore's historic broadway
market
the place opts for a bar-like setup
where diners can enjoy a relaxed dining
setting
this beloved baltimore establishment is
hardly a secret as many locals happily
come back for the fresh seafood in good
prices and of course the hip location
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the atlanta food scene is one of the
most dynamic cutting edge and flavorful
in the country
at the krog street market food hall you
can find a trendy take on a classic mall
food port where the blackened tuna
sandwich from fred's meat and bread is
simply to die for
frets isn't trying to reinvent the wheel
as they take high quality classic
sandwiches and then add a slightly
modern twist
there is magic to this method as fred's
meat and bread has attracted many foodie
fans and amassed well over 16 000
instagram followers
their much raved about catfish po boy is
unfortunately no longer on the menu but
their blackened salmon sandwich offers
just as fishy a thrill
served with avocado red onion and
arugula it's sure to hit your cravings
when you want to feel old-fashioned and
fancy
if you're still hankering for a fish
po-boy there's just about no better
place than louisiana
there are many good spots to enjoy this
tried-and-true southern staple but it
would be a crime not to mention old-time
grocery
nestled 135 miles outside of new orleans
in the small city of lafayette
old time grocery is a small roadside
joint with a large pole
this two-generation family-run eatery
delivers down-home charm with red and
white checkered floors and walls that
are dappled with license plates and
children's drawings
old time is tiny but mighty and it more
than doubles its staff and production
for lent offering po boys with different
seafood fillings to throngs of new and
old fans alike
when you're there be sure to order a
catfish po boy it doesn't get more
louisiana than that when a seasoned
fried and buttery catfish is paired with
old times crunchy yet soft french bread
beware though as old-time grocery offers
its fried catfish only on fridays
i love the tradition this is a place
with a lot of tradition a lot of family
a lot of tradition
tuna melts are undeniably in new york
and a staple of american cuisine
while allegedly first concocted in
charleston south carolina they've made
it home for themselves as the ultimate
comfort food in the big apple
and if you're looking in the city or a
tuna melt that's a little off the beaten
path but whose deep green storefront is
impossible to miss
then head to bnh dairy kosher restaurant
this classic place opened in 1938 and
it's one of new york city's oldest
remaining kosher dairy lunch counters
despite its classic interior and iconic
storefront its tuna melt looks like the
sort of thing that could just as easily
be served in a hipster cafe
it's served up with a smoked white fish
salad pressed with gooey cheddar and
between two fluffy slices of challah
which makes for an endlessly delicious
melt
it's not hard to find good saltwater
eats in seattle pike place market in
particular is a beacon for seafood
connoisseurs
the so-called soul of seattle boasts a
bold combination of food stalls that
highlight the best of the city's vast
culinary scene
among the goodies here is the market
grill which opened back in 1996
despite its enormous reputation it
maintains a surprisingly simple goal
deliver the best salmon sandwich that it
can it hones in on this through one key
mantra keep it wild
it being the salmon
market grill brings in fresh wild caught
salmon daily and then serves it
blackened with caramelized onions
romaine lettuce tomatoes and a slight
twist with a rosemary mayo
salmon has long been a staple of the
pacific northwest and perhaps the key to
market grill's success is its
tunnel-like focus on doing one thing and
doing it well for a quintessential bite
of seattle look no further
far outside the classic fish sandwiches
is the district fishwife's innovative
salmon cheesesteak which truly pushes
things to a new level whoever said fish
and cheese don't go together should stop
by this place in the nation's capital
founded in 2013 by australian chef fiona
lewis as a way of combating homesickness
the district fish wife aims to deliver
sustainable and creative bites
located in washington dc's famous union
market the district fish wipe is perhaps
at its most controversial with its
coastal reimagination of the iconic
philly cheesesteak
towing the line between heavy and light
the salmon is grilled and paired with
white provolone cheese in lieu of the
typical orange cheddar goo that tops the
traditional version
a light lime crema works to further
bridge the pink fish to the cheese and
create a delicate balancing act a thick
hoagie bun ensures that it all stays put
for the most part at least
no matter how much you change the
ingredients a cheesesteak is going to be
a messy undertaking but that's no reason
not to dig into this innovative spin he
really was just saying you know what
i could do that
minnesota might not be the first place
that comes to mind when you think of
seafood but the land of ten thousand
lakes certainly has its own unique
freshwater dishes a fried walleye
sandwich for example is crucial to
minnesotan cuisine it's prepared by
first breading and then pan frying in
bubbling oil
the golden filet is then served on a
loaf of french bread with lettuce tomato
and a smattering of tartar sauce
it's not hard to find this regional
sandwich when you're in the area but we
recommend ordering one up at the tavern
on grand
located in the capital of saint paul
this classic pub almost exclusively only
serves up walleye
it's offered in a multitude of forms
battered in coconut served up with some
eggs or even as a taco
and the go-to sandwich here is of course
the walleye which is served on ciabatta
grilled blackened or fried
just as a rose by any other name is just
as sweet a walleye prepared in any
particular way is just as yummy
florida is a sunny land with no shortage
of fresh catches
among the countless fruits of the sea
grouper is a touchstone of gulf coast
dishes that has claimed a space at many
florida barbecues and restaurants
it has a mild flavor and sweet taste and
it's often served blackened or grilled
a great place to enjoy this local
delicacy is siesta key's big water fish
market which is tucked away in a small
shopping center on the southern half of
the key
auspiciously opened on november 11 2011
it's delighted diners with its no frill
casual dining ever since
this place actually only offers fresh
catches and closes its doors whenever
the catches of the day have sold out as
for the best of the menu the og sandwich
is where this whole undertaking began
true to form the og can be ordered with
your grouper either blackened or grilled
and is always served on a fluffy brioche
roll
it's no secret that maine is a seafood
mecca
in a state where there's great food
around every corner bet's fish fry is a
surprising standout
located just an hour north of portland
in the sleepy maritime town of boothbay
you'll find a small shack with a mighty
big reputation
vets is a small operation whose
whimsically painted bright blue murals
of fish and mermaids welcome visitors to
the laid-back vibe
the menu focuses on delivering fresh
catches and large portions well this is
a big one
when you make your way to bets keep
portions in mind as a large sandwich
contains about a pound of haddock
so make sure to come with a big appetite
or somebody to share with
unless that is you want to order only a
half sandwich though some say even
that's enough to share
whether alone or together it's a real
treat to take in the shack's bright blue
picnic tables and lounge underneath the
umbrellas as you chow down
some 30 miles outside of pittsburgh in
leechburg pennsylvania lie snyder's
bonfire a restaurant whose reputation
precedes it
serving a fish fry of behemoth
proportions around a pound per order
this sandwich is well worth the journey
what makes snyder so good maybe it has
something to do with those hefty
portions but it's certainly also the
quality of their famous fish sandwich
that really keeps devoted diners coming
back
family owned and operated the restaurant
has offered hand-breaded cod at
affordable prices for over 40 years
setting it apart from other fried fish
sandwiches the sinaitor is served with a
bit of cheese and a homemade sweet
pickle spread on a fresh loaf of bread
the warm atmosphere only adds to the
charm
wooden walls adorned with photos flags
and other americana as well as large
windows that overlook the road and
invite patrons to come in and stay a
little while
a compilation of the best fish
sandwiches would simply be incomplete
without mentioning san diego's
supernatural sandwiches which was
founded in 2012 with the idea that fresh
seafood shouldn't be reserved for
special occasions
most dishes strive to combine elements
of local seafood with fresh ingredients
such as kimchi bacon and goat cheese all
of which are sourced from the san diego
area
the sandwiches are named after greek
mythology with the siren and neptune
among their creations
but supernatural doesn't need a gimmick
to sell its sandwiches as everything
comes together in perfect harmony for
truly stellar concoctions
one particular standout is the nessie
which combines the catch of the day with
a unique miso glaze
supernatural is hardly a secret so be
prepared for lines that can go out the
door especially on the weekends but the
wait is well worth it to enjoy these
sandwiches either inside under the
restaurant's mural or under the bright
san diego sun
after all all good things come to those
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