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    Fred's Fish Fry

    3.2 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Mitch E.

    We've lived in San Antonio for over 7 years and I've always wanted to try Fred's Fish Fry. The staff was friendly and fairly quick so they definitely contribute to the stars given. The picture is the $30 Super Family Box. 12 bricks of "fish," a tiny fry, and a stack of white bread. First of all, what family would be ok with a fry that size? Second, the stack of bread. I'm not even sure what to say. Lastly, cocktail sauce is not given as part of this feast. You get a gallon of tartar sauce but you have to ask for the measly cocktail sauce. One more thing, the menu doesn't have details. LOL. So, it's really a mystery box until you get home. San Antonio staple, I think not. Perhaps the fried shrimp for next time to potentially redeem this experience.

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    Bianca L.

    Fred's Fish Fry! On a Sunday, the lot was completely empty. Not really sure what to expect, but wanted to try their fried fish! Got the number 1 combo and it's actually not bad! It's a bit salty for me, but hubby liked it! It's best when eaten as soon as you get it!

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    A San Antonio staple, Fred's Fish Fry has been frying up square fish patties for over 60 years. This is a great spot for quick and friendly service.

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    7 years ago

    Not great fish but really good and hot! Brings me back to my childhood days. Service doesn't disappoint either..

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    10 years ago

    This was the worst fish and chips that I've ever had and I'm disgusted that I wasted six dollars.

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    8 years ago

    Terrible food. The fried shrimp tasted weird and I can still taste them an hour after eating. Dirty location on Culebra.

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    3.8
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    0.4 mi
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    The ceviche was amazing! So fresh and a large portion. I'm only giving this place a 4 because the…read morelime margarita was undrinkable. It taste like bad sour mix so I ordered water. The music is loud, so be ready for it.

    We came here assuming it was the same food as the 151 location.....and it's not even close. The…read moreservice and the food were bad. This time we will jump right into the negatives. We ordered the fish chicharron. Not even close to the same dish served at the other location. It made us so upset, that it's not even worth talking about anymore. My son LOVES the paella at the other location. He picked the shrimp out and refused to eat the rest. We all tried it and agreed, it lacked flavor, and it didn't even feel like it was cooked the same. I ordered the caldo 7 mares. This one is mixed. It was FULL of seafood...but ZERO of the rich seafood broth you expect. For the price, the broth should at least taste...well, no joke but it should taste like fish. Even salt didn't help. The misses ordered the fried fish and shrimp. That was the best dish, and not by much. We had a michelada, and it wasn't bad, but again didn't hold a candle to the other location. The one sauce, the chipotle mayo type, was absolutely delicious. The green one not so much. Even that sauce is completely different than the 151 location. The chips were stale... Our waitress visited us once, and we WERE the only family dining there. No refills for us I guess! We were perplexed how the same family of restaurants can be so different!!! Visit the 151 location, trust me!

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    Smashin Crab

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    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Smashin Crab has hosted so many of our family celebrations at this point that it's basically part…read moreof the guest list. Birthdays, random cravings, "we survived the week" dinners & you name it, we've probably celebrated it here. The vibe is casual, fun, and laid-back, which is exactly what you want when you're about to put on a bib and commit to a seafood boil. And yes, that is exactly what you should do here because the boils never miss. The seafood is always fresh, the sauces are flavorful, and the spice levels are not playing around. My recommendation? Stick with level 2 unless you enjoy sweating through your meal and reevaluating your life choices. My go-to combo is mussels, shrimp, crab legs, potatoes, boiled egg, and veggies. And before anybody gets suspicious about the veggies in a seafood boil, hear me out, they absolutely belong there. They soak up all that buttery, spicy sauce and add something extra to the whole experience. Don't skip them. Also, get the flights. They're fun, they're good, and they make an already good time even better. Smashin Crab is one of those places we keep coming back to because it's reliable in the best way: good seafood, great flavor, and the kind of meal that feels like an event every time.

    We stopped by on a Friday during happy hour, which runs from 3-6 PM, and overall had a great…read moreexperience! Jenn was our server, and she was amazing very attentive, informative, and provided great service throughout our visit. The ambiance was a fun, lively vibe with music playing, and the restaurant was clean. The happy hour menu had a great selection, with everything from shrimp boils to cocktails. We started with the 1/2 dozen chargrilled oysters ($19.12) and the Smash'd Margarita Flight ($11 during happy hour). Chargrilled Oysters: 8.5/10 The oysters were cooked in garlic butter and Parmesan and served with crispy toast. The toast was definitely a highlight for me it added such a good texture and paired really well with the oysters. I would absolutely order these again! Smash'd Margarita Flight: (9/10) This was a fun way to get a taste of the different margaritas they offer. The prickly pear was my favorite of the flight! Shrimp Boil: (10/10) For our main meal, we ordered the shrimp boil from the happy hour menu and added a few extras. I loved how customizable the boils were. They have a great variety of add-ons, from broccoli to ramen noodles, and you can also choose your seasoning and spice level. Overall, we had a great experience. Good food, a fun atmosphere, plenty of options, and great service from Jenn. We'll definitely be back and those chargrilled oysters will be making another appearance at the table! DiningWithDesi approved

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    Fish City Grill

    Fish City Grill

    4.3
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    3.8 mi
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    My wife and I had a doctor's appointment the other night and decided afterwards that we were going…read moreto try Fish City Grill. Walk in the atmosphere is super cool, very subtle but has ties to seafood restaurants that we had visited in the Boston area, which was kind of nice. The service staff was very friendly, and the food was quick to come out We had oysters on the half show, which were absolutely delicious. They have three different kinds, and the server was knowledgeable enough to explain to us what the different kinds were, size, graininess, and other intangibles that would help us make our decision, and I'm glad he did because we got the Gulf oysters and they were awesome My wife had a Lobster and shrimp roll, which was one of the most delicious things I think I've ever tasted in a seafood restaurant, I went standard with fish and chips, and they were quite amazing, battered properly, lightly fried, golden brown, hot and juicy on the inside, with very little grease residue, five out of five would definitely eat those Again. If you are in the area and you are looking for a affordable and delicious seafood option, do not hesitate. Hop into Fish City Grill and you will not be disappointed

    We had never tried this place, but have been seeing it on SA Restaurants fb page...it has the…read morecoolest decor and was comfy right when you walked in. Our server, Hadley, was adorable and sparkly and had such enthusiasm for the menu and was so happy to be working there! That attitude is infectious! She made lots of recommendations and told us about the chalkboard with daily specials, which they're famous for. We started with the crispy calamari for an appetizer. It came with lemon aioli and sweet Thai dipping sauces. It was so good! My husband tried the beer battered cod tacos with sweet potato fries from the chalkboard and I got the crab cake with arugula salad off the appetizer menu. It was all delicious. Only tweaking to recommend is cooking the sweet potato fries a little longer and having a little more flavor in the dressing for the arugula. But it was all so good! They had an outdoor seating area, as well. Not sure why some businesses don't open up the umbrellas when they're open for business. It just looks inviting and tells people they're open for business and ready for you. We will definitely be back. Their happy hour looks good and we want to try the oysters on the half shell.

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    Andouille sausage, beans and rice cup
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    Eat Wit Yo Eyez

    Eat Wit Yo Eyez

    4.5
    (49 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    I was looking for a pleasant place to take my mother as she wanted catfish and saw the photos of…read morethe food. When I came up to the place it wasn't a sit down place to eat, but that you have to order which was confusing as there were a lot of other restaurants within the small space. There was a guy there that was picking up wing and he stated that they were the best and big pieces. So he showed me how to order. And I place my order as it was Wednesday dollar day for wings so I order wings. I had the parmesan garlic, lemon pepper. Let me tell you they were so good, the wait was too long but worth the wait. It best to order online then go pick up. The restroom were locked so that is why I gave 4 and we weren't able to speak with no one. If you need any special thing or extras please write it I. The space provided because they don't give you anything but what you order no napkin just nothing else. Enjoy and hope the you didn't forget to order anything special or extra as you won't get it.

    Food was excellent. The issue is the location. It's really hard to get anything like SERVICE from…read moreanyone. It's a multi-restaurant location but no one actually works the front desk or door. So you basically have to order your food online and they deliver it to a locker where you pick it up. Very strange. And made it pretty much impossible to get any thing extra like napkins, a fork, or whatever you might need for a meal. Good food... But definitely not recommended if you're looking for something as a sitdown place

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