Fish Type: Bluegill Price: $11.00
Overall, I would highly recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Excellent Potato Score: Excellent Tartar Score: Excellent Bread Score: Excellent Miscellaneous Score: Excellent |  |
Comment: The board said bluegill. The bill said sunfish. My belly just said thank you.
At this point any review of Dexters is just going to be more of the same so Ill try to keep this brief. This is arguably the best Fish Fry in Madison, and theres no secret about that fact anymore. People love this place, and they love the fish.
Bluegill and sunfish are basically one in the same so it really didnt make any difference to me which one it happened to be. As per usual I came for lunch, and as per usual the fish was ready lickety-split. There were seven of the freshwater finsters on the plate and each one was a delicate little work of art. They had the freshwater fish essence, which pairs perfectly with Dexters signature paper-thin breading. They were light and flaky all around, and all seven fillets found the bottom of my belly in about seven minutes.
Dexters has a few French fry options, but for my money the waffles are where its at. The portion this time around was gargantuan, which was a bonus since they were fried perfectly and I wanted a lot of them. Of course, they were from a brown freezer bag, but they were well-seasoned on the outside, and fluffy on the inside so who really cares where they originated?
Over the years Dexters tartar has morphed from simply serviceable into somewhat sensational. The current incarnation perfectly complements the fish with its creamy texture, and zesty flavor. The slaw has followed a similar trajectory, although it took a little longer to get to where its at. The homemade mix has totally turned the corner, and balances a subtle onion flavor with a light vinegar base. While its not the creamiest youre going to find, it pairs perfectly with the half slice of rye Dexters has recently added to their Friday lineup.
This is arguably the best all-around Fish Fry in Madison, and few places can even come close what Dexters is doing. Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry, and whether its bluegill, or sunfish, its enough to keep me coming back time and time again.
www.dexterspubmadison.com/
301 North Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-3535
