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| - My mom wanted 'fish fry' for her birthday. We're from the Lake Erie region and like a light, mild fish, lightly breaded. I called around and found that Peoria Café had their fish fry Fridays. The place was packed, but they sat us right away and were very efficient. We weren't sure, after reading the reviews about how big the portions were, if we should order the fish dinner for $7.99 or the all you can eat (think it was $10.99). The waitress said the $7.99 is a big portion, usually enough... so start with that, and if you want more, then I can bump you up to the all you can eat price. Very nice that you don't have to start at the higher price only to later find out it was more than enough food... which it was! The $7.99 meal is plenty! The fish was very good. Lightly breaded, not greasy, not fishy, light, flaky, meaty. Very nice. Comes with cole slaw (not the best ever, but definitely decent - we ate it all... it's a bit heavy on the mayo). Also includes choice of potato - baked, fries or mashed. Mashed may have been instant, it's been a while since we ate here, but I remember being unimpressed. Again, not bad, certainly edible, but not 'blow you away.' Fries were the same thing... so I've gotten the baked potato each time since. It also comes with rolls, but sometimes when we go, we have to ask for them... they are happy to bring them when we ask. The fish is why you should go and why you will more than likely return. IT's very good at a great price. The sides are fine. The service has always been super friendly and it's definitely a 'neighborhood' place. Everyone leaving on Friday night said 'see you tomorrow' - apparently they go there for breakfast too. A lot of waitstaff called customers by name. Cute.
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