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Fish Type: Cod     Price: $12.00

Overall, I would not recommend this Fish Fry.

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

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Comment: It’s been a minute since we’ve been to Licari’s for fish and I figured something might have changed over that dozen years plus…it actually hasn’t.

The standard FFF options at the classic dive bar are still cod and walleye with some shrimp and flounder (yes flounder) options on the menu as well. The cod is still pre-battered while the walleye looks more DIY and is clearly the superior option. The freshwater fillets are small and come as either a 2 or 3-piece. The fish is mild and flaky with a fall apart crumbly crust. It is easy to handle in this format and extremely dippable, making it easier to scoop the thin tartar.

Most any of the apps can be used as your side so I went for the Cajun tots, because why not? They were good and paired surprisingly well with the cup of garlic aioli...weird combo there, but whatever. The slaw can also be subbed out for macaroni salad, cottage cheese, or some other stuff but I stuck with the standard and it was fine but next time I’d branch out for sure.

Licari’s is still a great little no-nonsense bar and the food follows suit. While this Fish Fry didn’t blow our doors off the walleye was perfectly acceptable and we’d recommend it. Now hopefully the Pack get its done in Brazil. Go Pack and Go Fish!

1405 Emil Street
Madison, WI 53713

(608) 256-3548