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    Lil Chippy

    4.8 (71 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Gluten-Free Lil Chippy
    Clay G.

    Lil Chippy is a cute fish and chips shop. They are super gluten-free friendly and able to make a celiac-safe fish and chips. The food was fantastic and came out super quickly. My girlfriend was so happy that she could enjoy a delicious fish and chips.

    Fish and Chips
    Gary G.

    Small boutique eatery/drinkery (fish-and-chippery) in the original Terlingua space on Washington Ave. Order and pay first, then they bring your order to the table. Simple decor. No gimmicks; no jive. -- Clam Chowder: Only one size (bowl), but you'll be glad to have that amount once you taste it. Very thick and flavorful base, and not only won't you have to send out a search party to find the clams, but I'd also go as far as saying it's the most densely clam-filled broth I've had in a long time. Bacon adds texture, flavor, and saltiness in the best ways possible. Potatoes are in there, but a bit player (that's a good thing). Plenty of peppery seasoning on top, along with oyster crackers that are surprisingly not Westminster-- closer to mini Ritz crackers, but with an Old Bay twist. Among the tastiest chowder I've ever had if not the absolute best. Elite. -- Fish and Chips: Long, thick piece of fish artfully draped over the fries--err, chips-- and skillfully avoiding a dunk into the coleslaw. Golden brown batter thick but light, with a crispness not quite reaching crunch. Extremely tender and flaky; adequately moist. Solid rendition, though the chowder is what I'll remember most. Chips a little over-crisped on some, just-right on others. Coleslaw much more tart than most, with not much condiment, but thick and creamy. Great first visit. Glad I got a chance to try it before the inevitable summer lines will make it tough to revisit, but I will.

    French onion dip
    Nathan L.

    I love fish and chips and was really a lil let down by Lil Chippy. The fish was a bit too flaky and fragile, also overly salty. The French onion dip had true potential but it was oddly watery? They did have a short happy hour with 1$ oysters that maybe I would have enjoyed more if I took advantage of

    Menu!
    Noelani D.

    So very good. I'd go back here in an instant. I got fish and chips, but their crispy frying makes me want to try every single thing on the menu. The silent star of the dish may have been the chips - by the looks of them, I thought they'd be too thick and soft, but somehow each one was perfectly crispity crunchity with just enough of a soft center. The staff was so kind explaining the sit and order process and took our order without hesitation even though they had less than hour 'til close. The ambiance was clean and warm and modern, not a ton of seating, but they do what they can with the amount of space and for two, it was the perfect lil dinner spot. :)

    Happy hour oysters
    Carmen N.

    We were reeled in by the $1 happy hour oysters, which were solid, but the real star of the show was the fish and chips. This was our very first stop in Maine, and we intentionally waited until we tried a few other seafood spots before writing this review just to see how it stacked up. It definitely holds its own! Fish was fresh, delicate and delicious! Service was bit of no frills, order at the counter and they deliver to you.

    Dozen oysters
    Simone P.

    Hopped in here for a quick oyster break, all oysters were so fresh and tasty! We also got the hamachi crudo with chili oil which was also very fresh and tasty. It was simple but really complimented the fish with the cucumber adding a nice crunch. This is cute spot for a casual seafood meal or snack. It's not an extensive menu but appears to be thoughtful. The only improvement could've been possibly more sauces for the oysters, there was only hot sauce and cocktail sauce not even a traditional mignonette or horseradish.

    Oysters
    Noah F.

    This place is always so good! And we went here this time for happy hour and it is by far my favorite happy hour in Portland. Never misses. Just get there early

    What's left of my delicious oysters
    Olga G.

    Oyster lovers heaven!! We stopped by for a HH because we heard it was one of the best oyster houses in the area. Delicious, simple and the service is great!

    Fish Buddy
    Dianne A.

    The Fish Buddy was perfect. A great blending of flavors, pickles, slaw and horseradish. Perfect size sandwich. The chips were great, perfectly cooked. The size large was enough for 2. Staff was amazing. Order and pay at counter and our meals were delivered to our table. Seating filled up as soon as customers left!!! Great location, parking can be tough during busy hours, but definitely worth the visit!

    Crab Roll packed with flavor!
    Melinda S.

    Great little place with a casual beachy vibe. Outdoor seating available. Go for their happy hour-$1 Oysters. Can't beat it! The 2 sauces are delicious with the oysters!! Crab roll was super flavorful and the fresh crab was on point. The staff here is absolutely incredible!!!

    Inside
    Rachel O.

    I'm already plotting & scheming a way to get back to Lil Chippy ASAP for their gluten-free fish & chips. I really, really, really loved this spot. Enthusiastically rating them 5/5 stars! Firstly, the vibe was so cute. It was the perfect mix of hip & quaint, without trying to hard. It was also so sunny, cheerful, & casual, too. You place your order at the counter & they bring your food to your table. I pine for fish & chips constantly. Since I can't eat gluten, I can rarely satisfy the craving. When my partner found a gluten-free fish & chips spot in Portland, I couldn't believe my wildest dreams were coming true. Also not only were they gluten-free, they were SO GOOD! I've been dreaming about them ever since. If I lived in Portland, I'd be at Lil Chippy ALL THE TIME.

    Lil chippy
    Emily K.

    I was craving something fried so Lil Chippy seemed like the natural solution! It wasn't too crowded on a Friday night and I snagged a seat at the bar. I definitely appreciate a leaner menu and ordered the Lil Chippy. It took a bit to come out and seemed to take a little longer than it did for other patrons but not more than 15-20 minutes. The food was really good! The fish was crispy and flaky and the fries were solid as well. Recommend moving your fish off to the side otherwise your fries will get soggy! The homemade tartar sauce was also great.

    Chicken Buddy
    James H.

    Lil Chippy has (had) been on our list of places to try for far too long. We finally had the chance to try the restaurant and were extremely happy with the results. The staff was very nice and cordial throughout our entire service. The food was unparalleled. And the decorations around the restaurant were very cute!

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    Great spot with delicious food! If anyone ever asks me where to get fish and chips I will always recommend this place.

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    8 months ago

    Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had. Very cute atmosphere, good for take out as well

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    Very nice staff. Food was underwhelming for the wildly expensive price. It was not salted and they did not have vinegar. Great location.

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    Best fish and chips I've had in southern Maine. Schilling on tap which is legit with aforementioned meal. Cool spot

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    1 year ago

    Extremely good food. The best fish and chips in New England. I love Lil Chippy. I love Portland.

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    Great fish & chips! The batter was super flaky and delicious and the ratio of batter to fish was perfect

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    Excellent crispy fish and terrific chips. Clean and bright dining room with friendly wait staff.

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    Waited in line for about 15 minutes for our party of 2 on a busy September weekend. That felt like…read morea win, when other lines and restaurant waits seemed longer. When it was finally our turn to enter the establishment, we were directed right to the counter to place our order. I wasn't quite ready as I was expecting table service, but I can roll with it... just felt a little awkward having to scan the menu so quickly. It was a bit odd to see 5 vacant tables when the line was 15 people out the door, but okay... again, they must have a system. Order came out shortly, no issues. Food was great! Deducted 1 Star because the bathroom was pretty sub par and didn't have a mirror. Great place to take a break and take in some local seafood in Perkins Cove.

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