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    Fish & Whistle

    4.7 (125 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Amaury J.

    Fish & Whistle is one of our favorite spots in Southern Maine. We've been coming back for a couple of years now and it's never once let us down. I love that the menu keeps things simple but still rotates in new specials, so there's always something fresh to try. The fish sandwich is the move if you want a classic: massive portion, packed with flavor, total bang for your buck. The squid marinara is my other go-to, lighter than the sandwich but just as satisfying every time. Even the fish and chips, which my friends usually order, come out in portions that feel almost too generous. It's got a laid-back, no-frills energy that fits the food perfectly. You order up at the counter, but they'll still bring everything to your table, and the staff keep checking back in without being asked. The bar area has its own charm, and once summer hits the outdoor tables turn into the best seat in the house on a sunny afternoon. Fair warning: the space is small, so weekend crowds can get tight, but it's worth the wait.

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    Lana K.

    So so so yummy! Went right when they opened on a Wednesday and the service was very quick. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you! I recommend Fredos famous fish dip! They also have an AMAZING jalopeno hot sauce that we put on everything! I was very cute in the inside and the service was also lovely.

    Katey G.

    A lot of seafood restaurants in Maine get by doing things the way they always have - not really improving on the dishes but getting by cooking things the "classic" way. Fish & Whistle is different. They set the bar higher and took traditional recipes and made them excellent. Their fish chowder is delicious. Cream, thyme, fresh pollack. I can't tell you how deflating it is to get a sludgy chowder in *Maine* when restaurants have access to such amazing ingredients. Probably the best fried fish I've ever had. The type of fish varies. I've had bluefish before but most recently had pollack and it was wonderful. Perfectly cooked, well seasoned, huge flakes of delicious white fish. It was excellent. It's so awesome to see a local restaurant raising the bar and setting a higher standard for food.

    Chicken sandwich
    Sarah W.

    We stopped by Fish and Whistle, where we received impeccable service and enjoyed a delicious dinner! We made our selections, ordered at the counter, sat at a table, and our food came out about 10 seconds later. Apparently the chef dropped our order in the fryer when he heard us order instead of waiting for the ticket; I was shocked and impressed at the speed! And usually fast food isn't that great, but that was certainly not the case here. The fish and chips were amazing! It was very reminiscent of fish and chip shops we visited during our visit to the UK last summer. And we visited some pretty iconic chips shops there! Fish and Whistle's fried fish had a light, airy batter that provided great texture to delicious and well-seasoned fresh fish. Even through the deep frying and seasoning, it was evident that the fish itself was high-quality, fresh, and well-prepared at each step of the process from sea to table. The chicken sandwich was ok, with a fried thigh piece, but the sauce was uneven and frankly, this just didn't compare to the fish. No complaints, I would just not order this again compared to the awesome fish. But if seafood isn't your thing, then this is a fine option. The coleslaw was nice and fresh, a divergence from most mayo or cream-based recipes. This isn't going to rank highly in my top coleslaw spots (and yes, I do have a ranked list of coleslaw across the state of Maine), but it was nonetheless interesting to try this take on a classic. Lastly, we ordered a ginger beer float and wow, I'm so happy we did! All the components were tasty and clearly high-quality: from the ginger beer, vanilla soft serve ice cream, to the vanilla bean whip cream on top. It all combined to make a perfectly creamy, sweet, and refreshing treat. TLDR: get the fish and chips and the ginger beer float! I wouldn't get the chicken sandwich or coleslaw again, not because they were bad, they just didn't compare. Still worth the five stars though for that fish and the amazing service!

    Half fish n chips meal
    Eric B.

    We ordered two half fish and chips meals with two sodas. The total was approximately $48.60. You have to walk up to the counter to place your order. They bring your order to your table. When your placing your order you pay right then and there but the machine is already asking for a tip? Anyway the fish came out hot and fresh while the fries were lukewarm and soggy. Don't understand why the fries were so soggy and lukewarm. We actually asked for ours without vinegar and salt. Maybe thats why our fries were mid. Plus the fries were mostly tiny and broken like the bottom of the bag remnants.If there was a manager there he really doesn't care to check and see if his customers are happy with their meals. Not once did an employee come ask any of the patrons how the food was. The ambience was very dark and dim inside. We were there at almost 1pm and it was sunny outside. Overall they get 3 stars at the most because the fish was tasty. This place needs improvement on consistency of food,ambience and customer service.

    petite portion fish and chips
    Vi L.

    If I lived nearby, I would probably go here all the time. Top quality food, I think this is easily the best restaurant in Biddeford. The staff is nice and it's a chill environment but still feels like a nice place to go out. You just order at the front and they bring your food back to you. After coming here twice, I think basically everything here is good. They know how to flavor and fry things without making any the food feel heavy. The fish and chips are excellent and are their namesake. A petite portion is supposedly 4 oz fish? But I thought it was a good serving size! (see photo) Then the half portion is 8oz and large is 16. My friends got gluten free fish and it looked basically the same, and I'm told was good too. Fried chicken - also very good. I think the same amount of fries comes with each. Some other things I've tried include the roasted oysters, and I loved the bread crumbs on top. Just get one to try, though you might want more. We came for restaurant week which gave $5 off of $40 or more. This week, they had a mango champagne parfait which was tasty, but I really loved the soft serve and the toppings. I've previously tried their donuts and fritters which were also delicious. I think about the desserts here when I'm not here. MUST GET DESSERT IF YOU COME HERE! K thx

    Chicken sandwich
    Anusha V.

    An amazing spot if you're looking to try fish and chips. We stopped here on a Thursday eve and were able to get a table for 2. We got a bunch of things to try.. gluten free fish and chips, crispy chicken sandwich and a fried fish sandwich. The gf fish and chips were nice, light and crispy.. I wish they had a bit more seasoning in the gf flour but the tartar sauce makes up for it. My husband preferred the fried fish sandwich to the chicken sandwich and claimed that the fish was perfectly crisp and seasoned to perfection. Overall the food was great, service was fantastic and the place looked cozy and clean. A must visit if you're in the mood for fish and chips!!!

    Fish sandwich, green goddess salad, grilled oysters (special) fish n chips
    The D.

    This was my first time trying Fish & Whistle, came highly recommended from friends and also noticed they have been nominated for a James Beard award! I enjoyed the setting and how it is a come up to the bar to place your order setup! The service was excellent, very knowledgeable to what is in the food as my guest has a dairy allergy! Very casual setting, the food was amazing, loved the fry on the sandwich not too much the perfect amount, wasn't a huge fan of the bun but it was still good, tartar sauce was different couldn't put my finger on it but was not traditional. French fries were delicious. Green goddess salad was well dressed I would prefer my lettuce leaves to be cut up more than left as whole leaves (personal preference). Oyster special was amazing grilled oysters either a little bread crumb and butter! My friend said he really enjoyed the fish & chips as-well. Highly suggest the sour cherry limeade, not too sweet it was perfect! Only suggestion I would have is getting table covers for the tables I didn't like how they felt tacky / sticky. They were clean but whatever the tables were made with felt weird. Definitely will be returning!

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    A great find on our trip to Mainefresh fish, great service, . Will stop here again!Calamari Sandwich

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    Cornmeal coated flounder was pretty good I enjoyed it. My oysters were eh but everything else was good including service.

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    3 years ago

    Best fish and chips I have ever had...including some big award winners in London. They cook it fast and the desserts are awesome.

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    4 years ago

    Great portions and SUPER fresh fish. The fry on the fish is also so clean, not heavy/overly greasy and brown. Really impressed

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food and service made for a perfect lunch. Nice ambiance and everyone had a great time! No one left hungry.

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    4 years ago

    The best fish and chips we've ever had. Excellent slaw as well. Looking forward to a return visit.

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    Great fish sandwiches and plates. Love this place!

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    3 years ago

    The menu is limiting so if you are in the mood for something other than fish & chips, seek another establishment.

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    4 years ago

    Wanted to try something different and found Fish & Whistle. Glad we did!! It was excellent!! We highly recommend it!!

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    3 years ago

    Cute little place,nice people I think they serve cod would much prefer haddock.i wouldn't take away a star for personal preference

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    Delicious. Small restaurant, small menu, big flavor. Had the chowder and a squidwich today. All fresh w/ original flare.

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    Thanks for the awesome fish. Fi, family place. Great service. Don't skip dessert. Ever.

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