I think that, sometimes, fish and chips can be the perfect food. but, in order to justify the calories from being fried, it has to be above average. While we were on vacation I took notes, since the first thing my husband wants when we go to the ocean is F&C and I thought it might be interesting to compare what we discovered.
We started with a place recommended by the receptionist at the condo - Alec's by the Sea in Ocean Shores. That was a really good tip, not only was the fish part fresh halibut that had been filleted and breaded right before it was cooked, the fries were fresh made and really good. The fish breading was a very light, crisp tempura - we actually went back before leaving town to get more.
One day Himself really wanted to go somewhere special (??!!??) so we went to the restaurant at the Shilo Inn. there was really nothing I can say about the food, except for the salsa fresca, obviously made there, was delightful, the accompanying tortilla chips were simply awful, my fish taco was a disaster of fried chunks of tough, previously (and long time) frozen cod and a chipotle aioli was much like Miracle Whip with powdered chili added. Himself said his was the best clam chowder that he'd had in a long time, and he really needs to get out more, 'cause I thought it was a lot like bland paste. However, the hot, multi grain bread with it was yummy.
We also tried Mike's Seafood Co., which is a fish market with a restaurant in back. Their F&C was halibut with a light, crispy coating, and they had really good fries. I would go back there again.
So, just to validate the search and ground ourselves back at home, we went back to our favorite local place yesterday. I think the best local F&C are found at Tin Fish in Mukilteo. (Fortunately, they are only 10 minutes away.)They have such an extensive menu there is really something for everyone, but the F&C remains our dish of choice. Like everywhere, we share, and we also share an order of their chips and salsa. The chips are homemade and different enough to be special, and we always order extra salsa. The fish is coated with something like a crumb coating, light and crunchy. the fries are home made and taste like - - gasp - - potatoes!!
We may have to go somewhere else soon to try again.
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My experience with clam chowder is that whenever it's the first time you've had it in a while, it can be considered "the best." The question is whether it can stand up to the test of eating it a few times in a short period (for me even once a month is more often than I usually have clam chowder).
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