Fish Type: Cod Price: $30.00
Overall, I would highly recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Excellent Potato Score: Excellent Tartar Score: Good Bread Score: Excellent Miscellaneous Score: Good |  |
Comment: When @grazemadison popped up in the @potosibrewingco #CaveAleFishFry bracket I have to admit I was a little surprised. I’ve been a fan of their Fish Fry since its inception, but would never have expected I’d get to visit them during The Season. Needless to say, I went for Lent.
It’s no secret that Graze is a fine dining establishment and even their FFF comes with a fine dining price tag of $30, so buyer beware. Of course, Miller and his crew don’t skimp on ingredients and the Sitka cod they employ is among the finest you’ll find - and it shows. Each of my eight (yes eight!) chunks was fall-apart flaky and and pure as the driven snow. The pieces were portioned into magnificently manageable morsels that resulted in an above average breading:meat ratio with an amazing crunch factor. The bit of chili crisp that dotted the exteriors also added a welcome nuance that was unique without being pretentious.
Under the fish sat a wealth of house-cut fries which, like the fish, were spot-on. A couple slices of soft yet crusty rye rode shotgun and damn near blew me away while the homemade yuzo kosho tartar was thin but clung well and added a new dimension to the cod. Rounding it all out was an ahí verde slaw which had a tremendous flavor but was hot as hell for a spice wuss like me.
I fully realize the Graze Fish Fry isn’t for everyone. It’s pricey. It’s unique. It’s not bar food. And you know what? That’s okay. Once in a while change can be good, even on Friday, and all the spins add character without detracting from makes it the real deal. Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry, and while even I wouldn’t drop $30 every Friday, I didn’t have a problem doing it this week. It was a great way to close out Lent 2026, that’s for sure.www.grazepub.com
1 South Pinckney
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-2700
