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    Bet's Fish Fry

    4.8 (118 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BET'S FISH FRY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    James F.

    I've tried to eat at Bet's Fish Fry on multiple occasions. Each time I visited this place, I either arrived when it had just closed or when I arrived, they ran out of food. That's how popular and good this place is. Finally, after two years of trying, we were able to enjoy the amazingly delicious fish fry that everyone raved about. The batter was light and flavorful... And the fish was cooked to perfection. Not one millimeter was overcooked or overly seasoned. The ladies who make this food know what they're doing, and it's been worth every single attempt. I also love the outdoor seating and the picnic benches as it only adds to the experience. I look forward to trying it again. Next time I visit Boothbay, Maine. Yum!

    Carol P.

    Great fish, not greasy. The lemon dill tater sauce so good. Cash only so be prepared Fish in a dish

    Michael M.

    We've been trying to come to Bet's for about three years, but every time we try, they've sold out of fish and had to close early. This time, we made it! The fish was amazing. I do, however, have two complaints that keep it from getting five stars: first, there was a sign which read, "No French fries today, too hot." I've worked in kitchen. Yes, it gets hot, having to constantly drop fry baskets. But it was barely 80 degrees outside. It was really disappointing to set out for "fish and chips" and discover that there are no chips. Second, there was no price adjustment given for half of the menu being unavailable. A "small fish and chips" (being a 1/2 pound of fish and a side of fries), is the exact same price ($12) as a "small fish in a dish", which is just a 1/2 pound of fish. logically, there should be some sort of difference in price. But, the food was fantastic, the ladies were friendly, and the long line moved very quickly. Hopefully next time they will feel like cooking fries!

    This is a must stop I was first in line for opening up at 11:00 great price huge portion, I had to take some of the haddock off of my sandwich just to get it in my mouth do not skip this gem you will not be disappointed!

    Fried Haddock and fries!!
    Roy T.

    Bets is always your best bet for fried haddock and fries!!! Make sure you bring a big appetite though!!

    Amazing fish!!!
    William B.

    If you are staying in Boothbay Harbor this place is an absolute must! Worth any line or long travel. The Haddock was incredibly fresh and flaky. Just the right amount of batter. Nice crispy crust. Perfectly tasty fries. Comes with tartar and dill sauce. I am a malt vinegar fan and they put it in spray bottles which makes it easy to coat your fish. Picnic area is nice and clean and offers both sun and shade. If you are anywhere near this place you have to have it. Bet's simply is the best!

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    Svetlana S.

    Maine is known for lobster rolls, but it should be known for Bet's fish fry. Everything about my fish and fries was absolutely amazing and I'm just devastated we found it just a few days before they close for the season. Can not wait to eat again.

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    Angela T.

    Best fish and chips ever- whole order was $18 but it was the Wednesday of windjammer festival. Whole order comes with two huge fillets- lightly breaded haddock! Plus a bowl of shoestring fries. Was fun to eat here at picnic tables. Shared two orders between the 4 of us.

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    13 days ago

    The best Fish n Chips I've had in Maine.The Closest you can get to eating fish n chips in England.

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    Fabulous fish done just right. Found on yelp and glad I did. Joined a couple of ladies at a picnic table for some nice conversation.

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    Ask the Community - Bet's Fish Fry

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    Well, I don't know when they official close, but they opened weekends last year during the winter when the the Botanical Gardens had their Christmas Light Show.

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    This was my least favorite food experience on my recent trip to the Northeast. C chose it, let's…read morehope she misses reading this review. Miserable is the best way to describe my experience. I was already in a foul mood, walking in here set me into straight sensory overload. It's a bar where they sing. I am unable to get inebriated enough to enjoy bars where they sing any longer. Call me miserable, maybe I suppose. In addition to the merry old fella belting it out on the mic, we had the joy of having some drunk guy in a large group behind us try and out sing him without a microphone. He even challenged the old guy singing to a form of a duel. Anyway I was so off, I cannot remember anything about my server at all. Nothing. I do remember almost screaming and running out. I sat there trying not to lose it while my wife had the time of her life. Every song made it worse, everyone else is singing, I am dying. When the guy took a break, guess what, dickhead from the crowd goes up and takes over. Shots helped at this point and the weed is kicking in well at this point. Now I'm hungry... My food was inedible and I'm pretty sure incomplete as well. The worst flatbread in the history of flatbreads. C's looked pretty good actually so I am sure her experience was quite different than mine. I hope to never return. '25 - extra

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    SJ’s Sea Shack - We can pack things up to go, this is our large fish and chips.

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    4.8(12 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    We stopped by SJ's upon chance, and ended up eating here twice. It's outside tables only, no…read moreliquor, and offer bottled water and soft drinks. First time I had the lobster roll with butter. Nicely crisped warm roll with a VERY generous portion of lobster topped with a large whole claw meat. Fresh and sweet - so delicious! I squeezed lemon into the hot butter, and poured it over the lobster. Husband had the crab roll - again very generous portion - and sooooo goooood! Wonderful flavor! Second time we visited, we both had the lobster roll with mayo. Again, a very generous portion topped with a large whole claw meat. What we especially liked was that it wasn't swimming in mayo, but just enough to lightly coat the meat so the true flavor shines through. A true Maine lobster roll and so reasonably priced! Staff is so friendly and you can tell they have a lot of pride in what they offer. It was like having a picnic with a nice view of the water and 1901 Footbridge. If you are a true lobster roll lover, I encourage you to sample SJ's! You will not be disappointed!

    We dropped by here for lunch and had the best crab roll we had on our trip - creamy, generous, and…read moreflavorful. We also had the lobster roll with butter which was excellent as well. The fish and chips (large) came with a big piece of beautifully fried white fish and yummy fries. Essentially a food truck with picnic tables so outdoor seating only. We were surprised at how chilly it was even on a sunny summer day just due to the proximity of the water.

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    SJ’s Sea Shack - We can pack things up to go, this is our large fish and chips.

    We can pack things up to go, this is our large fish and chips.

    SJ’s Sea Shack - Yes, we are just a little blue food trailer, but we have outdoor seating with both picnic tables and tables and chairs.

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    Yes, we are just a little blue food trailer, but we have outdoor seating with both picnic tables and tables and chairs.

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