Fish Type: Cod Price: $14.00
Overall, I would recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Good Potato Score: Good Tartar Score: Excellent Bread Score: Good Miscellaneous Score: Good |  |
Comment: This was our second trip to Sugar River Lanes in as many months. Our previous visit in June was nothing less than exemplary and when I have such a great Fish Fry I like to come back soon after to see if they maintain that level of excellence (Truth be told, I also really just want to eat more delicious beer battered fish).
While this visit wasn’t quite as stellar as our early summer soirée, it was still really great all things considered. I think any discrepancy arose from the fact we arrived at the height of the frying hour (when they were really busy) and there were only two waitresses handling the dining room. These ladies did remarkably well managing the crowd, were exceptionally kind, and very apologetic that we waited as long as we did for our food. All that said, the kitchen was on point and the food didn’t really suffer much (if at all).
The 3-piece cod came nice and hot, and was very flavorful. While the pieces were on the smaller side, the signature beer batter made every morsel marvelous. This style of decadent beer batter is really set off by a thick and bold tartar, and this sauce had it in spades.
The cheesy hash brown casserole has a unique flavor that’s more complex than your typical funeral potatoes, and while the scoop could have been a tad warmer I still scarfed them down. The slice of French was fresh and chewy, and the slaw added a welcome tangy contrast to the plate.
SRL is clearly a local favorite and it’s easy to see why. The staff is friendly, the food is tasty, and the whole vibe of the place is just very comfortable… if Cheers was a bowling alley, it would be Sugar River Lanes. Overall, we recommend this Fish Fry and think you’d be wise to get bowled over in Belleville yourself sometime. And don’t forget to use that BOGO from the @madcitycocktails book!sugarriverlanes.com
807 River Street
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 424-3774
