Fish Type: Bluegill Price: $10.50
Overall, I would highly recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Excellent Potato Score: Excellent Tartar Score: Excellent Bread Score: Good Miscellaneous Score: Good |  |
Comment: The theory has been advanced that we are falling into a rut, and I cant say that I totally disagree that assertion. When we started our quest to find the best Fish Fry in Madison we pledged to give every place their day in the sun and to that end we have succeeded. At this point weve exhausted almost all the possibilities and have started to return to some of our favorites many times over. This list is populated by places like Dexters Pub, The Villa Tap, Wilsons Bar & Grill, and of course, Tobys Supper Club. These are places we have been dozens of times and never been disappointed so why wouldnt we come back? They are simply the best.
This trip to Tobys was much like every one before it exceptional. I had an infant with me, but even so made it in and out in around 20 minutes. Im a slave to Tobys bluegill and even though its gone from $9.50 to $10.50 its still an outstanding bargain. This time around there were nine moist, juicy fillets in the basket each of which was enrobed in light, flaky breading with just enough seasoning. I wolfed them down enjoying each of the salty delights with a generous dollop of Tobys textbook tartar sauce.
A side of steak fries comes standard with the lunch specials at Tobys and are crispy and delicious. The portion today was on the small side (at least as far as Tobys is concerned) but since the spuds are hearty they still filled me up.
Its hard to get a handle on the bread situation at Tobys since its constantly changing, but this time it was just a standard dinner roll. Meh. On the other hand, the slaw is always the same and the finely-chopped, saccharine delight keeps me coming back for more.
Since I was in a rush I didnt stick around for ice cream, but rest assured its included in the price of the lunch so make sure to ask for it if you want it.
While some might call it a rut, I call my affinity for Tobys a well-reasoned decision. I have been to the other places. For the most part they are usually more expensive than Tobys and their food isnt nearly as tasty so it would be silly to go there and get less while spending more. I try to be fair, but Im not an idiot. Overall, we cant recommend Tobys highly enough and have no qualms about calling this the best Fish Fry in Madison.
www.tobyssupperclub.com/Tobys_Supper_Club/Home.html
3717 S Dutch Mill Road
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 222-6913
