2023 Fish Fry Face-Off: Border Battle
And the champion of the 2023 Fish Fry Face-Off is..........URBAN GROWLER!!
Congratulations to all 8 restaurants that participated in the Fish Fry Face-Off this year. There was great competition and even better fish fry.
Watch the final reveal here!
2023 Competitors
Check out the competitors videos here
St. Paul Fish Fry
Brunson’s Pub // Good ol’ St. Paul in pub form.
Overview Video // Judges Video
Two 4 oz cod filets with house beer batter featuring Summit EPA, crispy french fries, house tarter sauce, and coleslaw. $14.50
Available every day.
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery // Last year’s winner, stepping up to hold on to the belt.
Overview Video // Judges Video
Wild caught Alaskan pollack, GF tempura batter, nuoc cham dipping sauce, sun dried tomato remoulade, cilantro lime slaw. $20
Available on Fridays.
Gabe’s Neighborhood Bar & Kitchen // Betting on Lift Bridge Farm Girl batter to charm you.
Overview Video // Judges Video
Lift Bridge Farm Girl beer battered Atlantic Cod, fries, coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce. A two piece lunch special and curbside pickup are also available. All You Can Eat $15.95
Available on Fridays.
Urban Growler // Beer professionals know how to fish fry Wisconsinably.
Overview Video // Judges Video
Minnesota's first women-owned microbrewery is serving up a Wisconsin-inspired fish fry with a fun, Minnesota twist. Panko crusted walleye filets, house tartar and coleslaw, pumpernickel rye bread, and your choice of side. Served every Friday, all year round--not just during Lent! $20
Available on Fridays.
Minneapolis Fish Fry
The Anchor Fish & Chips // Like you’re in Dublin, and feeling lucky.
Overview Video // Judges Video
Dishing up "The Real Deal" Fish & Chips in Northeast Minneapolis since 2009: The Anchor Fish & Chips is the closest you will find to that authentic taste you dream about. Alaskan cod & hand cut chips, with made from scratch Tartar sauce. $16
Fish and chips available every day.
Blue Door Pub // Stuffing burgers isn’t all they are good at, ya know!
Overview Video // Judges Video
Thick flakey fillets of cod hand battered in a traditional beer batter featuring the King of beers, Hamms. Served with our hand cut French fries, creamy coleslaw, house tartar sauce, and lemon wedges. Starting at $11.95
Available on Fridays at both Longfellow and University locations.
Gluek’s Restaurant & Bar // 4th Generation fish fryers know what’s up.
Overview Video // Judges Video
Hand dipped Gluek Pilsener Beer battered Cod, seasoned fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw & dill-caper tatar sauce. All You Can Eat, $18.95.
Available on Fridays.
Smack Shack // Not messing around.
Overview Video // Judges Video
Whole Fried Red Snapper and Green Papaya Salad with Chili Crisp and Yam Chips. $49.95
*Of note, they also have fish and chips, with Cajun fries, and slaw, but those are not part of the voting bracket.
Available every day through April 6th at the North Loop and Bloomington locations.
