best fish sandwich?

[granolagurl]

would like to find the most tasty fish sandwich in boston. nothing fried, just a big hunk of fish on an amazing bun. also acceptable would be something like an ahi burger.

would prefer the cambridge/somerville area but willing to travel to eat the best.

thanks in advance!

[bear]

If you like spice, the blackened catfish po' boy at Highland Kitchen in Somerville is really, really good.

[Bostonbob3]

The Sail Loft (On Atlantic Ave. in the North End) always has a very nice broiled fish sammy on their specials menu. I get one at least once a week.

[Science Chick]

The smoked fish sandwiches at Blue Ribbon BBQ are awesome. Usually either catfish or salmon and only available Thur-Sat. They are a great value too...something ~$6 w/2 sides!.

[galleygirl]

How cook I forget! Truly awesome and healthy.....I need to stop by....

[Science Chick]

I knew that would get a reply from you, gg....after all, it was *you* that told *me* about their fish a couple of years ago! Regrettably, however, the fish has been unavailable the last 4 times I've tried for it in the past 2 months. I'd definitely call first.

[galleygirl]

I'm definitely in the mood now...Maybe TC and I will have to check it out this weekend....

[digga]

Don't know about "best," but I really like the yellow fin tuna sandwich at Olde Magoun's in Somerville. It is "Szuchuan-spiced." Well, not really, but it's pretty tasty. It's probably previously frozen, but every time I have had it, it's been cooked to my liking. Served on a good, sturdy ciabatta roll and with a wasabi cabbage slaw.

[kobuta]

Believe it or not, I used to go for the salmon sandwich on Maggiano's lunch menu. Very tasty, not fried, and came with some decent chips on the side. *prepares flame proof suit*

[Dea]

I just had a very tasty "day boat" grilled fish sandwich at Harvest in Cambridge. The fish was Cod that day (yesterday) and it was served on what was billed as ciabatta bread but it had the lightness of a brioche. It came with arugula, mayo, and a caper spread, with a lightly dressed small green salad on the side. $15 for a nice portion.

[9lives]

Courthouse Seafood in E Cambridge has a market and a restaurant next door. They'll sell you the fish and cook it for you.

I had a very good sauteed soft shell crab sandwich but they'll do it with any fish.

[finlero]

It's just outside your target area, and I hate to recommend a chain, but Houston's near Faneuil Hall does a terrific grilled fish sandwich. The fish changes daily, but it's always served on a great toasted bun, with a side of excellently crispy shoestring fries.

If you ever find yourself stuck at Legal Seafoods around lunch, I've had a grilled ahi sandwich there that was totally solid, to me one of the more reliable items on the menu.

[galleygirl]

They (Houston's) also do a great grilled tuna salad. I used to be loathe to go to Houston's, then, after several very good meals (It was the only game in town, and I was traveling) I did a little inquiring, and found out all their food is prepared in-house, in each restaurant, as opposed to reheating prepped portions from a corporate kitchen. It shows.

[bostonbroad]

Despite being a chain, I also loved the grilled fish sandwich at Houston's. I'm sad to report, however, that they changed up their menu a few months ago and it is gone : (

[MC Slim JB]

I take it by "not fried" you mean "not deep-fried." Which is too bad, because all my favorites are deep-fried (J.J. Foley's Cafe in the South End does a mean one). But the salmon burger at Four Burgers in Central Square might fit your bill, except that I think the roll could be better (as in, more substantial), especially for $7.

[granolagurl]

yes, would prefer something a bit healthier than deep fried. willing to try a deep fried one every once in awhile. thanks!