Fish Type: Bluegill Price: $15.00
Overall, I would recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Good Potato Score: Good Tartar Score: Good Bread Score: Good Miscellaneous Score: Good |  |
Comment: When the Silver Eagle advanced all the way to the quarterfinals of the #CaveAleFishFry contest I knew I needed to get over there ASAP. You see, I’ve always been a fan of their Fish Fry but never thought they had the chops to knock off a juggernaut like the Villa Tap, so I just had to see what was what.
For starters, the Eagle was hopping this Friday as March Madness tipped off. Rabid fans were hootin’ and hollerin’ with every missed bucket and questionable foul call. I finessed my way into barstool and caught the bartender’s eye a few moments later. An order for a bloody went in first, with the $15 bluegill and Eagle Fries following soon after.
In the years since I last had fish there, the Eagle has expanded their Friday menu to include the aforementioned bluegill. I’ve always enjoyed their walleye and cod, but this sunfish might have leapt them both. Four fat fillets were notably large, and if I had to guess, we’re likely farm-raised. Regardless of their origins, they were expertly-fried to a perfectly limber texture and crunchy exterior. They had that little bit of resistance you expect from the skin, but were still fantastically flaky. Each meaty morsel paired perfectly with the thick and peppy tartar.
The Eagle Fries were as advertised - house-cut, perfectly fried, and simply divine. The slaw was standard food service style, and the side of calico beans was an awesome addition. Rounding it all out was a devilishly buttery and crusty roll that spent a moment on the flattop getting toasty. It was a thoughtful addition that puts grandma’s basic bun to shame.
The Silver Eagle is a stalwart on the Monona bar scene and with the popularity of the place itself, it’s no surprise their Fish Fry faithful have helped them advance in the tourney. Overall, we recommend this Fish Fry and think they have a legit shot to cut down the nets this year! Go Eagle(s)!!!www.silvereaglebar.net
5805 Monona Drive
Monona, WI 53719
