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When the craving for crispy battered fish and golden fries hits, Metro Detroit has no shortage of standout options. From favorite institutions to modern pubs and seafood-focused kitchens, these spots are serving up plates that balance crunch, freshness, and plenty of house-made extras.
Scotty Simpson’s Fish & Chips
22200 Fenkell Avenue, Detroit
A Detroit landmark since 1950, Scotty Simpson’s Fish & Chips continues to serve its original famous recipe in a spot where little has changed over the decades. Scotty’s Famous Fish and Chips includes three pieces of fresh cod flown in daily from Halifax, Nova Scotia, lightly battered with their secret recipe and fried to a crispy perfection, served with hand-cut Idaho potatoes, cole slaw, and a tangy tartar sauce. The cash-only restaurant also offers other chip combos, featuring Lake Perch, Jumbo Shrimp, and Frog Legs, along with New England Clam Chowder and hand-cut onion rings.
Lost Sailor Fish & Gourmet
2534 Orchard Lake Road, Sylvan Lake
Seafood takes center stage at Lost Sailor Fish & Gourmet, where Cod and Walleye Fish N’ Chips are served with fries, cole slaw, and house sauces. “I opened Lost Sailor to provide the highest quality seafood and gourmet foods to my community,” shares owner David Kraus. “We take great pride in hand-cutting wild Icelandic cod loin or fresh Canadian walleye for our fish & chips. We let the fish do the talking!” The menu extends to roasted Loch Duart salmon served with a seaweed salad, Fried Shrimp Baskets, Crab Cake Sandwiches, Lobster Rolls, and housemade Smoked Whitefish Salad, served with a toasted crostini.
Common Pub
5440 Cass Avenue, Detroit
Common Pub’s Detroit Fish & Chips features a 10-ounce beer-battered walleye served with duck fat fries, creamy coleslaw, and tartar sauce, delivering a rich yet balanced take on the classic. Guests can also opt for the Michigan Walleye sandwich on a country potato bun for a handheld version. Beyond seafood, the menu leans into elevated comfort favorites with Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Steak Bites with garlic baguette and horseradish crème, poutine topped with spicy sausage and peppers, Duck-Fat Fried Chicken and Waffles, and a lineup of tavern burgers including plant-based options.
Green Dot Stables
2200 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit
Green Dot Stables is known for its creative slider concept and relaxed atmosphere. “Green Dot Stables is a harness racing-themed slider bar in Southwest Detroit. Though the building has been in that location with the same name since the 1970’s, the Green Dot Stables, known for sliders, was established in 2012 when Jacques Driscoll bought and renovated the historic bar, adding his full-service restaurant concept to the space,” the team shares. The Fish Fry slider, made with swai, cornmeal, and house tartar, brings fish and chips flavors into slider form. Fry options like le poutine, venison chili cheese, truffle and herb, and cajun add even more variety to the table for your ‘chips’ aspect. Beyond those, explore the variety of sliders, which range from a weekly mystery meat and corned beef to Buffalo Chicken and Fluffer Nutter.
Voyager
600 Vester Street, Ferndale
Voyager’s take on fish and chips features Alaskan Halibut paired with malt vinegar frites, cabbage slaw, tartar sauce, and lemon for a refined, seafood-forward plate. The broader menu highlights Scallop Crudo, Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp, Hushpuppies served with honey butter and lemon, Hot Crab Dip with sourdough, Crawfish and Oyster Étouffée, and pan-seared Hokkaido scallops, creating a coastal-inspired dining experience.
Oak Parker
13621 West Eleven Mile Road, Oak Park
Oak Parker’s Fish Fry spotlights a half pound of seasonal whitefish served with tartar sauce, coleslaw, and a generous pile of fries. The menu blends classic and contemporary pub fare, including Smoked Whitefish Pâté, pastrami sandwiches, and schnitzel options such as chicken, pork, and cauliflower, along with choices like burgers, tuna tostadas, and gravy fries. Weekend features like Monte Cristo, sausage and eggs, grilled cinnamon rolls, and latke plates round out the offerings.
Whether you prefer a simple cod, walleye battered and fried, or halibut served with malt vinegar fries, Metro Detroit’s fish and chips options prove this timeless combination continues to satisfy year-round.
This article has been updated to include new information. The original article was published on February 2, 2024.
