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| - Olde Yorke Fish & Chips has been around for as long as I can remember and for good reason. The staff take care of you!
As soon as I walked in I was greeted and sat at the bar where each stool had a place setting ready for a meal. They knew exactly what people want. Like the sign says outside: 'Fish and chips and a beer, a gourmet meal for an Englishman'.
Speaking of beer, they had a nice selection on tap and the bartender is easy to get a pint from. They had a nice hoppy IPA for me to start, and then a milder, easy-drinking, lower alcohol Tetley stout to go with my lunch which was perfect!
Loved the menu! For fish they have a few choices including cod, halibut and I ordered the haddock for $11.95. The halibut, king of fish here, was $16.95. My fish was fantastic, a nice big fillet, taking up the entire length of my plate. Instead of nibbling on it, I could savour big chunky bites which was more satisfying than ever. Chips were average, and the cole slaw was creamy and consisted of a nice dollop. I asked for tar tar sauce to top it off.
As I mentioned, the staff was incomparable. They keep the busy restaurant spotless and everyone worked together. A saw a mom with a toddler leave one of the cool red vinyl tuck upholstered booths messy and immediately after they left, TWO women showed up, one with a sprayer and the other with a broom sweeping and cleaning ready for the next customer. Very impressive!
I remarked to the barkeep about the cool British menu which had an enticing selection of desserts, and she said the key lime is to die for. Gotta return to Olde Yorke to try that or the deep fried Mars bar. Great spot in Olde East Yorke.
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