LA's 10 Best Fish 'n' Chips

British cuisine is like most things foreign: if you can get past the broken English, you can usually find something to use for personal gain



Best Fish 'n' Chips with a View
6610 Palos Verdes Dr S Rancho Palos Verdes | 310-265-2800

What: Fish 'n' Chips
Where: Nelson's
Price: $18.00
Description: An homage to Lloyd Bridge's Sea Hunt character, Nelson's, one of Terranea Resort's eight restaurants, offers some of the most breathtaking views in Southern California. The casual digs radiate a beachy feel with a rustic Palos Verdes flair. Grab a drink along the recycled wine bottle glass bar, or dine outside amongst fire pits and above the roaring ocean. The cuisine is California classic, including one of our favorites, the Fish 'n' Chips. Nelson's version entails beer battered halibut, malt vinegar, and those so often sought, yet rarely found crunchy, skinny fries.




Fish 'n' Chips Fit for a King
116 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica | 310-451-1402

What: Fish 'n' Chips
Where: Ye Olde King's Head
Price: $16.95 (King size)/ $13.95 (Queen size)
Description: Established three decades ago as one of Los Angeles' most accurate British pubs, Ye Olde King's Head treats patrons like royalty. Choose from three dining rooms, and order the Fish 'n' Chips made with fresh Icelandic cod. If you are feeling hungry and/or macho, order the King's size. Not so hungry, opt for the Queen's portion. As long as you share, we won't judge.




Best Modern Fish 'n' Chips
465 S La Cienega Beverly Hills | 310-246-5555

What: Buñuelos codfish fritters, honey alioli
Where: The Bazaar by José Andrés
Price: $8.00
Description: The Bazaar by José Andrés does nothing simply, and their version of fish 'n' chips is no different. In all likelihood, Andrés was not attempting to reinvent the oft beer battered treat, but the Buñuelos, a.k.a. codfish fritters, seem pretty close to ultra gourmet fish 'n' chips. Served with a honey alioli, the round fritters are golden brown, fried to perfection.




Best Salmon 'n' Chips
2911 Main Street Santa Monica | 310-314-4855

What: Alehouse Fish 'n' Chips
Where: Library Alehouse
Price: $12.95
Description: Located on one of L.A.'s trendiest streets, the Library Alehouse serves one of the most unique fish 'n' chips dishes in town. Completely untraditional, the alehouse deep fries salmon in an Ankerstein batter, appropriate for a pub known for their 29 carefully chosen microbrews. They have a cod version too, but you can find that anywhere. Better still, the chips are curly fries, and the tartar sauce is homemade.




A Great Catch
13640 Burbank Blvd Van Nuys | 818-994-6045

What: Fish 'n' Chips
Where: Robin Hood British Pub
Price: $11.95
Description: Nestled in a peaceful area of Van Nuys, Robin Hood British Pub hit the mark with their fresh fish 'n' chips. Made with canola oil, the light breading contains zero trans fats and compliments the soft, flaky Icelandic cod. The homemade tartar sauce adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the dish. Celebrate this pub's 26th anniversary with a game of darts followed by a tasting of their authentic British fish 'n' chips-they're right on target.




Best "Lousy" Fish 'n' Chips
1770 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena | 626-578-1301

What: Fish 'n' Chips
Where: Brits Restaurant and Pub
Price: $7.75
Description: Husband and wife team Peter and Elizabeth Holder offer quick wit and a British sense of humor with their beer battered fish 'n' chips. Don't let their motto, "warm beer...lousy food," fool you. Their authentic British Icelandic cod fish 'n' chips, complete with a side of peas, will leave you begging for more "lousy food."




Anchors Away
318 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica | 310-458-5350

What: Fish 'n' Chips
Where: The Britannia
Price: $11.25
Description: After a day of shopping on 3rd Street or soaking up the sun, anchor at The Britannia for authentic Newcastle beer battered cod, which is served with the obligatory fries and peas. The upbeat, friendly atmosphere adds to the dining experience, making you feel at bay. Between the irresistible charm of the pub and the cheery people, you will never want to leave.




Best Irish Fish 'n' Chips
3267 Motor Ave Los Angeles | 310-559-9648

What: Fish 'n' Chips
Where: Irish Times
Price: $10.95
Description: Hoping to escape the hustle and bustle? Tucked away in Culver City, the Irish Times Pub is like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Hide out with their beer battered Irish fish 'n' chips, and wash it down with one of their European beers-- only $4 a pint. Enjoy the bartenders' charming irish accents or dance a jig to the live entertainment on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.




Freshest Fish 'n' Chips
209 N Harbor Dr Redondo Beach | 310-372-7703

What: Fish 'n' Chips
Where: Captain Kidd's Fish Market and Restaurant
Price: $11.90
Description: Hand pick your fish from numerous options at their fish market, and Captain Kidd's will fry it for you. Then, enjoy the marina as you wait for your delicious dinner. Order chips or a plethora of other sides, including corn on the cob, potato salad, or coleslaw. Dine inside or out, but after dinner, head out for a stroll along the Strand or onto the Redondo Beach Pier where you can find funnel cake and all sorts of goodies for dessert.




Healthy Fish and Chips Alternative
501 S Olive St Los Angeles | 213-624-1100

What: Fish Cake Salad
Where: Sai Sai Restaurant
Price: $12.00
Description: Located in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the Sai Sai Restaurant serves modern Asian cuisine. The Fish Cake Salad provides a lighter alternative to the traditional fish and chips for those craving fried fish while calorie counting. The refreshing Asian mix salad is topped with mango passion fruit coulis and Panko crusted fish cake.