149539 Fri Oct 29 11:28:57 -0700 2004 17 12 Boston Area 0 802002 I am really starving for a great Fish and Chips location. Have tried on in South Boston near the L. Street Bath house, one in Jamaica Plain on Centre Street, a few along the different ocean ways -- but want to hear from anyone who likes good Fish and Chips where are their favorite places. Thanks much Chowhounds! Fri Oct 29 11:28:57 -0700 2004 0 Wilson 1 802003 having not tried a lot of places, i can only vouch for the quality of Matt Murphy's in Brookline. close to the versions I've had in Ireland. Sure other folks will agree. Fri Oct 29 11:30:33 -0700 2004 802002 0 nomadfromcincy 2 802004 I agree...;) Link: http://www.bistrodraw.com Fri Oct 29 11:35:58 -0700 2004 802003 0 galleygirl 3 802079 Thanks Hounds ! Great Feedback !!!! I have to agree that everything has been said has been VERY helpful in my request for advice. I have had the Fish and Chips at Matt Murphy's and in my search so far, it is the leading contender. So I will continue the search!!!! (P.S. - I don't remember who commented -- but if a really serious fish and chips joint doesn't have vinegar on hand -- -it is almost an immediate disqualification --- isn't that a fair statement???) Mon Nov 01 09:37:17 -0800 2004 802004 0 Wilson 4 802082 I agree that Matt Murphy's has great and chips, but I also LOVE it from Shenanigan's in Southie (it is the more battered/tempura type of fish and chips, rather than the more cornmeal crusted type) and I also like the version from Summer Shack (the Alwife location and not the Back Bay location). Both of these are made with a beer batter. To me the most important aspect of great fish and chips is that they not be soggy and have good, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside fries, and both these places do an excellent job! Mon Nov 01 13:15:51 -0800 2004 802079 0 Stacey 2 802013 I agree. Outstanding. Fri Oct 29 14:29:40 -0700 2004 802003 0 SLBunge 1 802014 I agree re: Matt Murphy's but I also really like the fish and chips at Grafton St. in Harvard Square. Fri Oct 29 14:51:00 -0700 2004 802002 0 Zoe C. 2 802041 Grafton St does a fine job. It's great for Sunday breakfast.... Fri Oct 29 22:19:29 -0700 2004 802014 0 Karl S. 3 802060 I have to say I was a bit disappointed with Grafton's fish and chips the one time I had it. The fish was OK (though nothing so special), and I had to ask specially for vinegar (which never arrived, after 2 requests). (Tartar sauce? yuck) In the same direction, though, I've (almost) always been happy with the fish & chips at the Burren in Davis Square. The beer selection and vinegar already on the table probably help bias me, though. I'm not sure it's the best in Boston (I haven't done much sampling), but it's worth a try. Sat Oct 30 17:02:36 -0700 2004 802041 0 adam 1 802033 I also agree on Matt Murphy's, and will heartily recommend East Coast Grill's "Fried Freshest Fish of the Day." Sometimes it's cod, sometimes scallops, sometimes pollock, always great. BK Fri Oct 29 17:10:16 -0700 2004 802002 0 BK 1 802045 James gate pub on south st. in JP serves a great Fish and chips Almost as good as matt murphys brad. Sat Oct 30 09:27:39 -0700 2004 802002 0 brad 1 802062 You gotta try the Sail Loft in Boston they are right up with Matt Murphy's Sat Oct 30 17:50:41 -0700 2004 802002 0 MCF1967 2 802092 The Sail Loft is gone.... RIP Tue Nov 02 14:08:08 -0800 2004 802062 0 tallullah 3 802093 as of when? I had lunch there this past Sunday..good fried clam and scallop platter..on Atlantic Ave. Tue Nov 02 14:19:11 -0800 2004 802092 0 9lives 4 802097 Sorry to incite panic! I only knew of the Sail Loft at 1 Memorial Drive, that's gone...perhaps it just moved. Wed Nov 03 11:04:47 -0800 2004 802093 0 tallullah 5 802100 Actually -- the chronology is that the Sail Loft on the Waterfront pre-dated their second location (One Memorial Drive) -- the second closed and now they are back to the original location. Wed Nov 03 15:15:37 -0800 2004 802097 0 Wilson 6 802101 Matt Murphy's hands down. In the summer time when you don't mind a drive, there is a clam shack attached to a lobster pound in Freeport, ME. It has amazing fish and chips too. Wed Nov 03 20:10:13 -0800 2004 802100 0 JB 1 802139 Matt Murphy's is great, but I like the Linwood Grill in the Fens, not sure if it is always on the menu, or usually a special, but pretty tasty. Their chips are just hand-cut fries a la East Coast Grill, but they are very good. Also try apps at Linwood, they are always great. Fri Jan 07 00:16:42 -0800 2005 802002 0 CK