Fish Type: Cod Price: $14.00
Overall, I would recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Excellent Potato Score: Good Tartar Score: Good Bread Score: Poor Miscellaneous Score: Excellent |  |
Comment: When Badger Tavern made a run all the way to the Final Four in the Potosi Best Fish Fry - Madison bracket I knew I had to get over there ASAP. It had been a while since my last visit and while I realized the fish was good, I didn’t know it was THAT good…
I whipped in this Friday and had a bloody and a 3-piece cod in front of me faster than you could say James Madison. I immediately tore into the dish to see what was what and was more than pleased with what rebounded. The cod is home to a very light and bubbly beer batter that is virtually grease-free. The duo manning the fryer at the tavern clearly know what they are doing, frying at the ideal temp for this sort of batter and pulling the flaky fish at just the right time before it turns frizzy. Blue chips fryers for sure.
A generous handful of shoestring fries played their roll perfectly and were equally well fried, while a bold tartar elevated the fish’s game. It was a next-level combo and I had no problem throwing it all down. Hell, I might have been able to drain another triple had it come my way.
The final piece of the puzzle was a uniquely creamy slaw that didn’t pop, but was pleasant. It was an interesting rendition and I’d wager that it was house made. Good stuff. There was no bread so the four on floor had to do the job for the whole team but I’d say they picked up the slack admirably.
When I saw some of the heavy hitters the BT was taking out round by round in the bracket challenge I was skeptical, but after taking my own shot I’m willing to say the victories were justified… this Badger can ball. Overall, this Fish Fry is easy to recommend and they clearly deserve all the love they are getting.1612 Seminole Highway
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 286-1450
