Fish Type: Cod Price: $9.00
Overall, I would not recommend this Fish Fry.
Fish Score: Fair Potato Score: Good Tartar Score: Good Bread Score: Excellent Miscellaneous Score: Fair |
Comment: Its not that I didnt like this Fish Fry, its just that there wasnt enough of it to like. Long ago we attempted to get a Fish Fry at 608 when they were on State Street. Their sandwich board said FISH FRY so we figured there would at least be cod or something. It turned out the board was advertising a tilapia sandwich (or some such nonsense) so we swiftly removed ourselves from that situation. After that they promptly fell off our radar only to reemerge with a new theme and at the new location on Fordem Ave.
608 is now a sports bar and a nice one at that. On Friday, they have a 2-piece cod special for $9.00, and I must admit, it looks nice on the rectangular plate. The façade quickly fades however, once you realize how small the portion actually is. Two pieces that are maybe a couple ounces each make up the entirety of it and they disappear in a flash. It does have a nice batter with a little crunch (kinda fried chicken in that regard), but no seasoning to speak of. It essentially has a good consistency, but since there isnt much of it, its a letdown in the end.
A batch of McDonalds style fries come along, but miss the McDoanlds level of satisfaction. Its a hearty portion for sure, but it lacks any sort of allure. The tartar also doesnt draw much affection with its lemony sweetness and slightly runny consistency.
Most places are phasing out the bread all together thanks to this gluten-free craze, but 608 doesnt seem to care and brings a big old slab of marble rye to the party (with pre-applied butter no less). Its a big win and one that salvages the integrity of this Fish Fry in some regard.
Of course, when integrity is saved, some is bound to be lost and 608 doesnt serve any slaw with their lunch special. Weird, I know
While this Fish Fry has some good things going for it, and I would like to recommend it, the portion of fish is just too small and there just isnt much to draw one back in. Overall, we dont recommend this Fish Fry although there is a solid base to work from.
www.608sportsbar.com
1738 Fordem Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 286-1644