we came in for dinner during the ohio state/UW game last weekend, in an attempt to find good fish fry on a saturday while staying the hell away from state street. the restaurant was nearly empty, but the game was still on, which was perfect. we were seated immediately.
our server was pleasant and attentive, but this rating is based solely on the fish fry. which was amazing. really. the cod fillets were soooo fresh - not in the least bit spongy or anything. the breading was good, not too heavy. the fries were pretty decent too. some of the best, if not the best, fish fry i've ever had in my life.
i have to mention that we were easily the only people under 50 in the whole joint (aside from our server)... and also the only patrons who weren't sporting sweatpants. the avenue bar is clearly not a place that you visit hoping to be seen or to be wowed by the decor. it IS a place that you go to for bomb fish fry though... and i will be back for that, for sure.