I've been waiting to try Ada's Fish Fry for a while. Ever since it opened, word of mouth recommendations told me to check it out. However, knowing how much I like seafood (and everything is better when fried), I didn't need a recommendation.
Tonight I was in the area and I had an opportunity to order some takeout. I was only five minutes away, so I called in the order and figured it would be ready and waiting. When I arrived, I paid for my order and was informed by (I presume) the owner that it was just being cooked. I was okay with this cause it was made fresh and would be more enjoyable at my destination.
The take out orders are wrapped in paper to make a clever carrying parcel. Normally, I would prefer to sample the food in the restaurant for a better first impression. It didn't matter tonight. My Fish and Shrimp Combo was delicious! It was still nice and hot and the portion was just right. It included fries and cole slaw.
I'm not sure what the white fish was, but it was flaky and delicate. You can tell it was freshly breaded and fried the way the coating fell off. It was just the right amount of breading and delicious by itself (with a little lemon). You can tell the product is fresh and prepared to order. And the devil is in the details. The tartar sauce and coleslaw are both very good. But the cocktail sauce was outstanding!
Ada's deserves the reputation it has earned because the staff I interacted with were very friendly and the food was delicious! I've seen the restaurants in this quirky location come and go. I'm hoping Ada's is here for the long haul.