Fish Type: Walleye Price: $16.00
Overall, I would highly recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Excellent Potato Score: Excellent Tartar Score: Good Bread Score: Excellent Miscellaneous Score: Excellent |  |
Comment: Im going to try and keep this brief (I probably wont succeed). Stalzys Deli represents Fish Fry a lot better than places that have been doing it a lot longer than they have, and that puts a smile on my face. They only have walleye, and it costs $16, but it comes with all, and I mean ALL, the trimmings.
After your $16 order is dropped at the counter a relish tray, a bowl of slaw, and bread will find their way to your booth or table. The relish tray will feature carrots, celery, and radishes; the slaw will be cool and creamy; and the bread will overflow the plate with three different home baked styles -- rye, white, and sourdough (although Im not really sure on that one).
The fish will come quickly after that (depending on how busy they are), and look impressive. Two chunky walleye fillets with a light and crispy panko-style breading fill the plate, are flaky as can be, and really quite beautiful. The breading is crumbly and inviting with a noticeable amount of black pepper (noticeable in a good way).
German potato salad or potato pancakes are the side choices and I always go for the cakes. They are smooth and creamy in the middle and thin and crispy on the edges. While they dont have a ton of flavor on their own the ramekins of apple sauce and sour cream give them the kick they need.
Another ramekin comes filled with house-made tartar which does all it needs to do but doesnt amaze. Then again, it doesnt need to as the walleye does that all on its own.
While $16 may sound like a lot for some fried fish, it is actually quite reasonable considering all you get. A ½ lb. of fish is generous, the sides are done right, and you get all the supper club style add-ons to boot. Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry and think they just do it right, no ifs ands or buts about it.
stalzysdeli.com/
2701 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-7806
