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Fish Type: Walleye     Price: $15.00

Overall, I would highly recommend this Fish Fry.

Fish Score: Excellent
Potato Score: Good
Tartar Score: Excellent
Bread Score: Good
Miscellaneous Score: Good

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Comment: If you want a fun, no-frills bar, you want the Villa Tap. If you want tasty, unpretentious food, you want the Villa Tap. If you want reasonably priced drinks including hand-muddled Old Fashioneds, you want the Villa Tap. If you want… hell, it doesn’t matter what you want, you want the Villa Tap.

This Friday I wanted walleye and the first place I thought of was the Villa. I swung in just after 12:00, found myself a spot at the bar and had my order in and a pint of Spotted Cow in front of me in no time. Not a minute later my slaw and roll showed up, looking as appetizing as ever.

Try though I might, I could not resist the allure of the slaw and despite my attempt to wait for the fish I wound up digging in prematurely. The slaw was cool and creamy with plenty of punch to quell its robust cabbage core. My will prevailed with the regular roll however, and it sat idly by as I waited for King Wally to hold court. The fish was ready about 10 minutes later, and as served lickety-split; plumes of steam rising from its glistening surface.

As expected the Lord of the Land was a massive beast – perhaps the largest to ever grace us with his presence. The fillet was thick as can be, approaching a full two inches at his meaty middle. He wore a cloak of the finest breading that was light to the touch with enough seasoning to enhance his ample innards. He was a compassionate monarch, gracing us with his moist and flaky bounty, and asking little in return. All Hail, King Wally! Reign forever.

Sitting at the side of the king was a princely portion of freezer fries, fresh from the brown Sysco sack. They were just the same old same old, but at least they were well-fried, and plentiful enough to serve the sultan until the end.

Chico’s creamy tartar also lent its full support to his highness, with a great zip that perfectly complemented the meaty fish. The sublime sauce somehow held its own next to the magnate despite his spicy skin and larger-than-life presence.

If you want a great Fish Fry, you want the Villa Tap, and whether it’s lake perch or walleye you will get the best that money can buy. Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry, and can’t say enough good things about Chico’s fish. It’s simply the best.

iViva la Villa y Viva King Wally!



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2302 Packers Avenue
Madison, WI 53704

(608) 244-9627