Best fish fry in the twin cities. I love their halibut and cheese curds. Boyfriend loves the walleye basket. This is the kind of place it's best to eat in so you get to enjoy the food while it's hot and fresh. Fish is always crispy and tasty. Fries are fresh and seem hand cut. Curds are excellent. One of my fave spots. read more

Mac's Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Review is for food only: Ordered through Uber Eats- It's not often that I have a craving for fish, but this fish could change that. Food ordered: Clam basket- while good and the batter was nice and light, there were some hard rubbery clams in the mix. **Hand cut fries are a plus- coleslaw- not a fan.** Walleye was fantastic- the fish just melted in my mouth and wasn't fishy at all. Cod basket Chicken basket All were said to be good. A hidden gem for some fried goodness once in awhile. read more

The juice is not worth the squeeze... I live near the shop, but this was my first time visiting. The appearance of the shop was rather worn down, dingy. I ordered 2 cod meal to go. The Point of Sale system forces you to select a tip amount before proceeding to payment, so basically you can select the percentage of surcharge you want pay... On to the food - the fries were a soggy, limp, sad looking mass. I ate a few and tossed the rest in the trash. The fish - I could have done better buying Gorton's frozen and popping it in my microwave. The slaw - nothing spectacular. Key lime jalapeno sauce tasted like southwest with lime juice added. Bottom line.... I was looking forward to having a place nearby for fish and chips. Guess I'll have to keep going to the VFW on Fridays for a decent fish dinner. Nothing here seems to indicate that they are even really trying. read more

Best quality fried fish in the cities! The breading is light and the fish is thick, flakey and juicy. Service is fast and the food comes out pipping hot! read more

Mac's Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Not a good experience. Fish filet was thin with a lot of breading. Four regular size fries with the rest broken tiny hard pieces. $19. Bottom of the bag? Ice cream is a very small scoop and blah tasting for $7. Waiter was drinking on tap wine with glass hidden behind a big glass of water. Ambiance was typical old NE bar. Wasted $30. read more

Son and I stopped in here for lunch on a recent baseball trip to MSP and are glad we did! Wow! It was our first trip to Minnesota, so I opted for the #1 with Walleye - son had 2 Walleye Tacos. The #1 included a half order of fries, and slaw. The fish was done perfectly, and we now understand why walleye is a popular menu staple up here. Awesome! The portion size was nice, and prices were fair. The fish was fresh, and the light fry coating was perfect. I'm sorry we don't live closer, but we'll be back! The place itself is nothing fancy - scattered tables and chairs, no great wall decor, etc. But it has that genuine local vibe, with a limited menu that's done just right. Come here hungry for fish, and you won't be disappointed! read more

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One of my favorite places to go for a cheat day if I want fried clams. Their food is really good. The only thing is the amount they give you isn't much. read more

Stopped by and picked up an order fish and chips. Great service very nice about giving you sauces. The fish was very fresh and cooked very well. If you want to get fish and chips you can't go wrong read more

The fish is fresh and fried to perfection. The service is fast and the staff are friendly.

First time at this location in Minneapolis/Richfield. Grew up going to the one in St Paul as a kid. It was literally a hidden gem back then! Counter style and find your own table with a few outside tables. I only knew of the halibut previously but now they offer other types of fish and even shrimp. They were always known for their incredible fried Halibut so I stuck with the fried and true and wasn't disappointed! The portion size has shrunk tremendously and it's a little pricey for the small piece of fish you get but it's worth trying at least once in your life! Get the homemade tartar sauce and fries!! Winner Winner Fish Dinner in my book! read more

Great Fish &Chips joint. They have the options of fish to choose from. Cod is the always my preference when it comes to fish & chips. Tartar sauce was more like a Range dressing for me. Friendly service and calm ambiance. read more

We tried their honey mustard and jalapeño key lime sauces and they were absolutely delicious! Not a huge slaw eater either, but theirs has been the best i've ever tasted in my life! We were looking for fried chicken, but this place popped up and we knew we just had to try it! We can't wait to go back! read more

Mac's Fish & Chips - Cod and Walleye fish and chips with slaw! ##2 Cod ##2 Walleye - Fish & Chips Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My bf and I's fav comfort food in the area! Whichever fish you get it'll be a good size and fried to perfection. If you like a fishy taste and firm bite, the mahi mahi is a STEAL! Make sure to keep the bag open if you're picking up so that the steam doesn't soggy up everything. The lime tartar sauce is the best and their poutine is heavy on the toppings. Service has always been fast despite everything being made to order. Will be back again and again for sure! Not really a sit down type of establishment - but I've never had an issue finding parking on the street! read more

Haven't been here in awhile but never had a bad experience whether eating in or taking out

Decided to try out Mac's after driving past them a few days ago. Went around 2:30pm on a Friday and it was pretty quiet. Only one table of folks eating inside. They have a parking lot, which is convenient so you don't have to worry about street parking. We ordered shrimp and chips, which were quite tasty. The fries are cut fresh and fried to order. They had a light seasoning but weren't too salty. We also tried out the cod and halibut. Both tasted fresh and were fried beautifully. The chicken strips were okay. I probably wouldn't order those again. But I enjoyed their seafood! They have a range of sauces to choose from (get the key like jalapeño sauce) and all baskets come with coleslaw. I'd go back and would recommend them to others! read more

Mac's Fish & Chips - #6 Shrimp, Side Cod, Side Halibut - Fish & Chips Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This is a little hole in the wall restaurant, but it has the best fish and chips and cheese curds! It's super casual, only a couple tables and you order at the counter. There's a fun where's Waldo next to one of the tables that my kids like to look at while we wait for the food. They also offered to bring it to you in your car, so it's super flexible and the staff is really nice. We always get it to go and we always have amazing food every single time! I never would have walked into this place on my own, but thanks to the Groupon I decided to give it a try and now we are hooked! I feel like it's a hidden neighborhood gem. read more

Family vacation 2021...bringing the California variant of COVID-19 to your city. We came here on a Monday night. We were greeted by the cashier. The place was suprisingly busy. The cashier told me that we should try the walleye (fish and chips) and the poutine. So we went with his suggestion. While waiting for the food to cook, I was able to grab some condiments for myself. They had their regular tartar sauce and a key lime jalapeno sauce the sounded interesting. The walleye along with the sauces were good. It was a good whitefish that we don't get in California. The only problem was that I didn't order enough and was still hungry after eating. It's a nice little place. I'd be back if I didn't live so far away. read more

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Best fish n chips I eaten in Minneapolis.highly recommend this place. The fish was so fresh. The batter was the best delicious

Probably the best fish and chips I've had anywhere in America! I wish I lived closer! Friendly service, clean facilities! read more

Macs on Larpenteur is just a tiny shack and doesn't look like somewhere you would want to eat. They have a variety of very fresh fish and they are always cooked to perfection. All you need to do is go there once and you will love their food, guaranteed!! Definitely recommend Macs Fish and Chips! read more

I ordered 2 pc. walleye and fries. I loved that everything was cooked fresh right there. Both the fish and fries tasted like fish and fries, not grease! The fish was light and flaky. Taste like a tempora batter and they sprinkled it with salt flakes right after it came out the oil(I was taught that way). It was really good. We got it to go. I forgot to take a picture, because I was ready to eat! I will go back. read more

Nice owners, great food, and different than some other Mac's a nice building Deep fried fish - cod, walleye, mahi-mahi or halibut. Also shrimp. One or two piece or in tacos And fries. Fresh cut potatoes made the way they should be made And cheese curds. Really good cheese curds! As in stupendous I guess you can get poutine but that weird Canadian thing I have avoided Cooked to order and it is just good Building is clean and their is indoor seating. Pretty basic interior with a concrete floors and wood tables and chairs read more

4.5 stars! The fish was perfectly cooked, very crunchy with just the right amount of salt. Fries and cheese curds were okay but could be better. Tartar sauce was almost sweet which was a tiny bit strange. read more

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Although we are currently living in strange times when you can't dine-in, Mac's Fish & Chips was pretty good for take-away as the Europeans call it. I'm always hesitant to get takeout breaded fish because it typically doesn't travel well (the breading gets soggy and the fish gets cold quickly), desperate times call for desperate measures, especially during Lent and Anchor Fish & Chips doesn't open until 4 PM most days so I had to improvise. I ordered the full size cod fish & chips which comes with three decent sized pieces of cod and hand cut fries. Ketchup, tartar sauce and lemon were provided as well and after a quick 6 minute drive, I was eating my fish and it held up better than I expected. The fish and fries were well prepared and salted nicely. The cod was pretty good and not fishy at all. During the coronavirus lock-down, I want to support local mom & pop restaurants as much as possible and I think it's really encouraging that places like Mac's is doing their best to provide good takeout service, e.g. bringing the food out to your car when you arrive. I hope many of these places can survive after we've all been locked inside for almost 2 months and I'm fearful that many won't, so please support your local businesses! Side note: Mac's is located near the intersection of Diamond Lake Road (54th) and Lyndale. There's a very small parking lot which was perfect for pickup, otherwise, there's free on street parking. read more

Mac's Fish & Chips - Full size (cod) fish and chips take-out. It was good but breaded fish typically doesn't travel well, just saying - Fish & Chips Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of my favorite place for lunch at work. It's a small restaurant with only 2 tablets and a sitting bar due to covid. During the summer they do have some tablets outside as well. They have a small private lot and free street parking. One of the best fish and chips places I've been to. If you're not a seafood fan, they do have chicken tenders. They come in 1/2 portion or full portion or you can do combo. I honestly get full with the 1/2 portion but my bf can finish a full order so depends on your appetite. I think the price is a little on the higher end but the fish is quality. You also get a side of slaws but can always substitute for more chips :). 4/5 Recently they added tacos to their menu and it is SO good! I have to say that these tacos are pricey. The shrimp taco I got today is $4.25. Honestly think it could be a little more affordable. 4/5 Seems like it's always the same guy when I go there who is really nice and welcoming. 5/5 for his service! They don't have hand sanitizers available in the restaurant like a lot of other places though :(. Overall, will definitely come back since it's close to work and good! read more

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My foodie buddy and I were in the mood for some fish so we decided to try Mac's Fish & Chips. Their location was easy to find. There is a small parking lot next door which is a bonus for Mpls restaurants, and a few tables out front for outdoor dining. We ordered the Cod, Walleye, Poutine and Clam strips. Our big tray of food came out quickly. At first glance, everything looked great. Our fish orders came with fries and standard coleslaw. We started with the clams which were excellent! These were light and crispy with a savory seasoned flour. We couldn't stop eating those clams. Next we tried the poutine. While we felt the cheese curds could have been melted a bit more, the cheese curds were large and plentiful. The fries were very good but maybe the best part was the beef gravy. This gravy tasted as if it were slow cooked for hours. The gravy was rich and had a lot of flavor. Finally we got to our fish. Both the Cod and Walleye were fried perfectly. A tempura like batter that was perfect for the flaky fish. There were little flakes of salt on the fish which was perfect. While both were very good, we actually preferred the Walleye which was a bit sweeter. Those Clam strips were definitely our favorite. All in all a very affordable and very good meal. Would definitely return to Mac's Fish & Chips which also has a Roseville location. read more

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There is nothing more rewarding then stumbling across a local neighborhood establishment like Mac's. Located just minutes south east of Lake Harriet on Lyndale is this awesome little to-go style restaurant (with a few tables for dining in). Mac's menu isn't huge but straight to the point. Crispy, flakey fish, fries and, fish tacos. Offering Cod, Walleye and, Halibut; as well as, Shrimp, Clams and, Chicken. They also have Poutine (one of my favorite dishes) and Salt Water Taffy. I indulged on fish tacos which were amazing. I went with a Shrimp, a cod and a walleye. All 3 tacos came with a healthy portion of perfectly battered fish, mango pico and, key lime jalapeño sauce. The mango pico added a wonderful sweetness and while the jalapeño sauce wasn't very spicy it gave just enough bite and acidity to balance the pico. I also ordered Poutine. And well... poutine! Mac's delicious chips covered with fresh curds and hot gravy. No thrills here, just great Poutine made the way it should be. Absolutely loved my experience at Mac's and will be returning without a doubt. read more

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You won't find walleye in my home of Seattle, so this stop was a must. Moist as any white fish in Minneapolis. Small enough portion to be the perfect quick bite. read more

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I'm always on the lookout for the best chicken strips and Mac's is new to my list of favorites. The online ordering process was really easy and I was able to pick up my food very quickly. Despite being a small place, they appeared to be quite busy with a lot of takeout orders waiting to be claimed. Everything about my meal was amazing. The breading on the chicken was slightly flaky and soooooo good. Restaurants usually make coleslaw too soggy, but here it was perfect and crunchy. The fries were wonderful as well. Mac's sends out email discount offers which isn't something I get from a lot of other places. It's nice and I'll be taking advantage of that soon. I'm excited by the thought of having another meal from here. I don't eat fish, but I imagine the other options would be equally as good as the chicken, if not better since there are so many fish options. If you're still pondering about eating here, just do it. The food is excellent! read more

Mac's Fish & Chips - Chicken and chips!! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pleasantly surprised by Mac's Fish N Chips! My Mother is a fan of a spot called Long John Silvers.. it's a spot we used to frequent in IL. The only one we have left is MOA and noooo one feels like going to MOA for fish. IJS So my bestie told me about a spot in Richfield/Soufside that had comparable fish. Imma tell ya... it was pretty good! I went again the very next day! LOL It's a beer battered fish. I tried the shrimp tacos and beer battered fish. Bothe were really good, but I didn't really like the batter on the shrimp, it was cornmeal and I didn't personally care for the seasoning on it, but the fish was delish!!! Apparently, I was back for a day 2. i will say this: the flavor on the fish wasn't as delicious as it was my first visit. Idk if it has to deal with who is cooking that day, because the lady who cooked my fish on day 1 showed me in action (*they have an open fry kitchen) that she knew how to fry some fish... mmmkay!?? Day 2.. not so much and Idk that person. LOL Sooooo.... I hven't been back since. I had to doctor my fish up myself the 2nd time. I will go back again, but I won't phone in the order... imma roll up there and see who's working in the kitchen. LOL Enjoy that beer battered fish and their tacos!!!! read more

Mac's Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Have wanted to try this place for years! Today was the day as I was in the area following a medical appointment. I ordered the clams and fries. OMG both were horrible. The clams was nothing more than fried pieces of batter and the fries were limp and under cooked. read more

If you're craving fish and chips (like I was), this is a great place to satisfy your need for great fish and chips (fries). Although I enjoyed the fries, they weren't perfect. Also, I arrived almost an hour before close. The fish? The fish was great! I ordered the cod 2 filet basket which came with coleslaw (very good) and fries (which I enjoyed). I also ordered 4 cod filet sides (no basket). This was my second time getting Mac's Fish Chips Strips (yes, you can also order chicken strips with your fish and chips). I went to the Minneapolis location which is open until 8:30PM (not open on Sunday). Both times that I've been there I ordered my Cod Fish And Chips in person for takeout. They cooked it while I waited, and it didn't lake long. Like I said, I ordered COD. but if you prefer Halibut, Walleye, or Mahi Mahi, they have those too! Yes, they also have Chicken, I said that already! AREN'T I NICE?! I TOOK A COUPLE PICS FOR YOU BEFORE FINISHING MY DINNER! That was a selfless gesture, because I was really enjoying my meal. I paused my crunching on fresh Fish and Chips to snap pics for YOU. Yes, you're important today. On a side note, their website food pics are not a fair representation. They're not good enough! Look at MINE. When you order, you'll say, "That guy was right! His pics are way better & more accurate!" Score! I recommend the tarter sauce and I also highly recommend the lime jalapeño sauce (exotic and delicious) and no, it's not too spicy, just perfect. They throw some in. If you're a sauce jockey that's hooked on the sauce and need a lot more, they might charge you extra if you drink lots of tarter sauce and jalapeño lime sauce. WINNER'S TIP: DO NOT CLOSE YOUR TAKEOUT BAG, AND YOUR FISH WILL STILL CRUNCH WHEN YOU GET HOME If you want to dine in, and enjoy your Fish Chips and Strips, they do have limited seating, and it's clean. All of the food was prepared FRESH with made from scratch batter etc. No weird stuff like the typical chain restaurants. This is the real deal and the place to add to your GO-TOs for great take-out or as the British say "Take-Away". OK, there it is, my inside scoop for you for Mac's Fish Chips Strips in Minneapolis, Minnesota. P.S. Mac's Cod fish and chips (fries) also came with coleslaw which was great and perfect. I ate the coleslaw pretty quickly. Sorry, no pics of the good coleslaw, it was THAT good. Enjoy! read more

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incredible Fish & Chips. In my Top five F&C spots across the US. Absolute Must when coming to the twin cities.

This review is going to actually be short and sweet. 10 out of 10 would recommend this place. The shrimp, every type of fish, fries and cheese curds were freaking amazing!!! My gosh. The staff was helpful, friendly and nice. The tarter sauce was out of this world and the fish was light, flakey and fresh while the batter on the outside was also light and fresh and airy. Just a perfect combo and the perfect fish and chips. read more

I grew up on a lake with fried, baked, smoked and beer battered fish. I love this place! The fish coating has a nice flavor and is light and crispy! (if you eat it there). The tartar is decent! (although if they added more finely shredded dill pickles it would be perfect) Our family enjoys the hand cut fries. Very fair pricing!! read more

Almost missed this place when I was driving by trying to find it. But super glad I did find it and had some of the best battered halibut I've ever had at a fish and chips place! The fries and tarter sauce were decent, and the fried clams were rather delicious. Definitely thought the food you got for the price was worth it and everything tasted at least good if not great! (Though I wasn't a big fan of the slaw, the two friends I went with loved it ‍) Oh, and did I mention they serve the most scrumptiously satisfying cheese curds?! Not the restaurants fault, but the parking is kinda crappy around them (took me a few mins to find a spot) read more

I had been hankering for old school fish and chips. Plus I had never had wall-eye. We stopped into Mac's and covered both desires in one fell swoop. The fish is so fresh, mild, and cooked in a light flavorful batter. I was ecstatic!!! The cole slaw is creamy and crisp, and the fries were very good. YUM!!! read more

It is a small shop with decent choice, you can just get the fish, one fish and chips, or classic come with two fish and chips. I got the classic combo since I cannot decide which type of fish I wanna get. I ask the staff there, and they are recommend to try walleye and cod. I try different fish and chips when I go to different state and city. This is definitely one of the best fish and chips I ever eat. They fried right after you order, and they won't overcook it And you can feel the crunchy. But overall I like walleye after try two different fish. This is a spot I will come back when I return to this city again. And next time I will just order walleye. read more

Mac's Fish & Chips - Fish and chips classic combo (walleye and cod) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mac's Fish & Chips might as well be a master class in running a successful "hole in the wall" restaurant. So if you're running a little place and scratching your head about your lack of return customers, (having regulars, btw, should be your goal as a small neighborhood restaurant, not a revolving door of one-and-done diners) listen up. 1)Small menu. They do one thing--Fish & Chips featuring Cod & Walleye and a couple other varietals, and they knock it out of the freaking park. They're not trying to be everything to everyone, they don't have a slew of different items that nobody in the kitchen knows how to make. They don't have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just perfectly battered and fried generous portions of fish and French fries that are perfectly salted and crispy. The tartar is really bad ass and they also have a sweet and spicy key lime jalapeño tartar and actual malt vinegar, for you Brits and Irish folk who will not settle for less. See, Mac's is not messing around with THEIR CHOSEN SPECIALTY 2)No attempt at ambience. It's about the food. No weird signage that was designed in Word Perfect and realized in garish colors, no tacky art, no fake plants, no TVs, not trying to be a first date night place, etc. 3) Fast. I didn't know what was happening before our food was ready. They brought it to us. We sat on the modest outside seating. 4) Easy, straightforward ordering 5)Competent, friendly staff that was super attentive to everyone's needs and (since it's such a small menu) could explain everything they offer thoroughly to us first-timers. I could go on but suffice it to say we really love that we found this little place. In essence, KISS. Keep it simple. The last s in KISS you can look up if you do things the hard, lame way at your little joint. Best fish & chips spot this side of the Wisconsin Border and that's not hyperbole. We have been on the lookout for a place like this. read more

They don't offer very many options, but the options that are offered are pretty good. I usually stick with the walleye (one of my fav fish to eat), but I recently tried the cod. The cod was pretty good, but I'll probably stick with my walleye. In addition to a solo piece of fish, they also offer their fish in a taco. If you like sauces with a kick, you've got to try out their Key Lime Jalapeno Sauce. Its like a spicy mayo. Overall the place is good and the food comes out fast, but it'd be nice to have a few more options. read more

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