Walleye

Visited August 5, 2022

80.5/100
🐟 Fish
61.0/65
🍳 Fry
8.5/10
🥣 Tartar
7.0/10
🍞 Bread
1.0/5
✨ Extras
3.0/10
I don't know that I've seen walleye served this way but that doesn't mean it wasn't great. Three small chunks of a freshwater fillet swam alongside a boatload of fantastic fresh-cut fries and had a phenomenal flavor. They paired elegantly with the unique tartar and we're complimented by the house slaw. For $15 you can't really ask for much more (all bread aside).

Walleye

Visited June 23, 2023

77.25/100
🐟 Fish
58.5/65
🍳 Fry
8.0/10
🥣 Tartar
6.3/10
🍞 Bread
1.0/5
✨ Extras
3.5/10
Fish Fry #2 on 6/23/23 @ @blindshotsocialclub

This walleye won't break the bank at $16.50, but the portion is proportional to the price i.e. not huge. The freshwater fillet is split into three small pieces which increases the fish:breading ratio nicely. This breading is wonderfully crunchy and offsets the flakiness of the fish quite well.

Hand-cut fries come along for the ride and are great, but there must have been a few small spuds in the mix because I had a fair amount of nubs when all was said and done. Not a huge issue, but it is what it is.

A unique sauce comes with the fish, and while it's super tasty, it doesn't work great with the fish IMO. Sure, I used all of it, but I think a more traditional tartar would take things to another level.

Since there wasn't any bread the last thing to look at was the slaw. It was clearly made in-house and incredibly fresh, but could use a little more pop.

Blind Shot is a great place with a concise, thoughtful menu and impressive drinks. The Friday Fish Fry is quirky for sure, but still satisfying. Overall, I'd recommend it and think it's a good deal for some good fish.

Restaurant Info

Address
177 S Fair Oaks Ave
City
Madison
Phone
(608) 230-5278
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