Fish Type: Lake Perch Price: $20.00
Overall, I would recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Good Potato Score: Good Tartar Score: Good Bread Score: Poor Miscellaneous Score: Excellent |  |
Comment: There aren’t many things in life I like more than a plate of real-deal lake perch, save for maybe real-deal lake perch AND a nice cold beer. I knew Longtable had the beer part down, but when I heard they also have the perch portion during Lent 2024 too, I knew what needed to be done.
I’ve loved Longtable for a long time and thought their everyday Fish Fry was pretty good. I’d enjoyed it a few times over the years but was always hoping for something a little more. When I learned about the perch and realized they were taking part in Potosi best Fish Fry bracket I knew I had to get over there ASAP.
I was the first one in the door this Friday and threw my perch order in immediately. It came soon after and looked simply smashing. Right away I could see this was legit lake perch, and while the six fillets were on the small side, they boasted BIG flavors thanks to the crunchy cornmeal crust. Each was a mouthful of satisfaction and paired well with the smooth ‘table tartar.
On the side sat a plentiful portion of their legendary frites, and I wasted no time smashing them thanks in no small part to the cup of malt vinegar aioli. That said, I could tell something was off, and when I was asked if everything was ok, I told the lady the frites tasted sweeter than usual. I suspected sugar but was assured that shouldn’t be the case. She went to the kitchen and a few moments later came back and told me that indeed the seasoning was accidentally blended with sugar instead of salt and that I’d be getting a fresh batch. I said it was ok since I’d eaten them all regardless and I didn’t need more, but more came anyway. These fresh frites were on point, and exactly what I’d come to expect. Some of the best around for sure. A fresh and vibrant slaw rounded out the plate and was perfectly portioned in its mini mason jar.
While I’ve been content with the regular cod Fish Fry at Longtable I have to say I liked this lake perch a lot more. The freshwater fish just does things cod can’t and really makes the Friday special seem that much more…well…special. I truly hope it sticks around. Overall, this one is easy to recommend and I think it’s just the shot in the arm Middleton needs since there’s not a lot of perch in these parts.www.longtablebeercafe.com
7545 Hubbard Ave
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 841-2337
