Had the large shrimp platter with onion rings and coleslaw this time. The amount of onion rings was amazing. I loved the coleslaw. The shrimp were good but unfortunately the huge pile of onion rings was not as good as it looked. Would not get those again. My grandson had the chicken tenders platter and there was a good amount of chicken. He had baked beans and liked them but didn't care for the chicken. The service was good and the food came out hot. We ate in the restaurant and the tables were clean. I will return for the shrimp and coleslaw. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Shrimp (Large or Baby) - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Nothing fancy about this place: order at the counter, fill your drink glass, pick up utensils, sauces, and napkins... and they bring the order out to you. You bus your own table. Tonight the order was their oyster platter. There was more fried than oyster, and the coating was very crunchy, leaving the oysters inside barely noticeable. The fries were hot and fresh, with a few hushpuppies thrown in for ambiance. It came with an ok styrofoam cup of coleslaw. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Their oyster platter with really good fries, adequate coleslaw, and a few hushpuppies thrown in for ambiance. - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

came in for dinner and had fried fish sandwich, brisket, ribs, and fried shrimp sandwich. both sandwiches were delicious and not greasy at all! the brisket and ribs were a tad dry but the flavor was great. the hush puppies were delicious as well. servers were friendly and prompt to assist. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Wow the portions are huge. Had a 2 combo plate of baby shrimp and clam strips. That plate easily could've fed 2 people and fried seafood is not worth saving the leftovers. Order and pay up front and they bring you your food. Pump your own cocktail and tartar sauces. Not sure why they suggest 15-20 % tip on minimal service like bringing your plate out but it's getting annoying. The clam strips were very heavy on the breading and light on the actual clam. It felt like I was eating breading. The baby shrimps were a little better but also heavy on the breading. Throw in some onion rings and a couple hush puppies and it was just too much fried food/breading for me. The Cole slaw was really good. Next time I'll go for a fish sandwich or something not fried. It was just too much food and breading for me. read more

This restaurant may be undergoing a remodeling to re-open sometime in the future. It has been in business for quite some time. One of a very few seafood places, the food is uneven. Fries aren't very good. They eliminated crab legs, my favorite, and went big for barbecue. The fish sandwich is one of the better choices. Breading is heavy and can be greasy. When a seafood craving hits it's OK. A plus is that it's one of only a couple of places with Cheerwine in the serve-yourself soda machine. Has been very casual so will be watching what the next version will be. For the present, closed. read more

I'm impressed! Delicious fried fish, onion rings, french fries and cole slaw. And the house-made tartar sauce is good, and the house-made cocktail sauce is the best I've had at a restaurant. My dining partner and I ordered a 2-item combo with two sides. We each got the fried cod/haddock and fried baby shrimp (a little extra cost for the shrimp). For sides, we ordered fries and onion rings, with additional side of cole slaw. A platter arrived at our table that was absolutely huge. Three large pieces of fried cod/haddock, a generous portion of popcorn shrimp, fries, onion rings/straws and three hush puppies. Oh my goodness. I thought maybe they had combined two platters for one presentation. But it was single 2-item combo ($17.99) , big enough for sharing . . . And some to take home. And not just huge, but delish. The cod/haddock had a nice crunch, the fish meat was flaky and delicious and the batter was fried perfectly with a nice flavor. The popcorn shrimp were tasty. Some places rely on sauces to overcome mediocre dishes. (Sometimes you see that at BBQ joints that rely on their BBQ sauces to mask their "meh" meat.). Here, though, the struggle was different. Here, the fish was so good on its own, with the cocktail and tartar sauces also so good, that it was a difficult choice whether to eat the fish alone or dipped in a sauce. The onion rings/straws were good. The fries were outstanding. A large portion of perfectly cooked potato. For me, the hush puppies were the weak part of the meal and disappointing. Everything else was so good and the hush puppies, to me, were bread-y and lacked flavor. The Cole slaw was delicious too. I like the vibe of the place. It's not fancy, but is friendly. There's a nautical motif that is kind of kitch. But I like it. I'm from out of town and wish we had a Skipper's near us. read more

Needed a lunch, not my usual route, so I enjoy trying new to me places. Originally thinking "to-go", but rain hit, so I enjoyed inside. Had the fish tacos, 2 in an order so had one grilled, one fried. Made it a plate and chose slaw and fries. Their slaw is minced fine and flavorful. The celery seed comes through. The fries. Hot! Yum. Their tarter sauce must be housemade, as it was delightful as I dipped the fries. The tacos had a great Pico, cilantro topping, so I didn't add tarter sauce. Brewed unsweetened iced tea was great. They offer Pepsi fountain products. They do not offer anything steamed, only fried or broiled. I'd eat here again. Staff were friendly and could answer questions well. The entrance area gives the impression it's a take out only joint, but just passed the beverage station is a full dining area. read more

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Skippers has the best friend fish sandwiches in the area. The breading is seasoned nicely, and it's a big hunk of fish on a roll. Tartar sauce is tasty. Onion rings are thinly sliced and in a big pile which I love. Fried okra is great too. Very friendly people. Casual spot- usually I get takeout but eating there is fine as well- order at counter and they'll bring to you. read more

Wonderful place to get fresh seafood and BBQ. When we go to Apex we always visit . We love to share the large combination seafood platter.

Solid fried seafood here. Seating outside was actually nice, if weather permits, and the inside was a bit dark and plain. We ordered the fried cod, large shrimp, clam strips, french fries, onion rings, cole slaw, fried okra and pulled pork. I pretty much enjoyed everything. Cole saw was nice way to cut through the grease. I would say that I was absolutely stuffed for hours afterwards. It's a bit on the heavy side. read more

Hello, I'm from the Washington DC Metro Area & I am very, very picky when it comes to food - I normally don't like to eat out. I had the catfish, haddock, oysters, fries, coleslaw, & clam chowder. I wanted to try it all! LOL. I couldn't get all of this the day before due to Lent. I gave the food a 10 out of 10. The oysters reminded me of my gramps oysters, the coleslaw was nice & sweet, the fish was cooked just right. Only thing that I didn't get that I wanted was scallops - next time. I have hush puppies, haven't eaten them yet. Didn't really care for the fries because I let them get cold. Definitely a place I will make a return trip to! read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - 3 meat seafood platter from Skipper's - Catfish, Cod, Oysters, Fries, Hush Puppies. I ordered a cup of New England Clam Chowder Soup. - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Super fast and friendly service. I like that you can get a fish fry but not just on Fridays. The fried fish is delicious with a light, fresh batter. The hush puppies weren't overcooked and tasted delicious. The fish tacos are a great option if you want grilled fish instead of fried. Your choice of cod, Mahi, or haddock. The clam chowder is New England style and very tasty with a generous helping of clams and small diced potatoes. Order inside and they bring your food out even on the patio. Will be back. read more

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Overall - great spot to grab some fried fish. All sorts of different varieties of fish from simple fried shrimp, cod and catfish. The service is counter ordering and the staff is extremely friendly. I'll put their fried shrimp and cod in the same category as 42nd Street downtown. Worth a trip and a great staple in Apex. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Fried Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Rounding up to 3 stars because I'm the past I've enjoyed it. But today I had a big, beautiful plate of shrimp and fried okra, and everything tasted like old grease. Finally I gave up on finishing because it just wasn't good read more

We decided to return after a couple bad experiences of employees not wearing masks. I was glad to see everyone masked up this time. My spouse was very happy with her dinner and when mine was brought I was told it looked too over fired and he'd get me another that was fried properly. I really appreciated that! And so he did! Thank you so much! read more

Skipper's is a must try in Apex. We placed an order online and it was ready in about 15 minutes but you can dine inside or outside. If you dine in, they serve draft beer. I tried the single seafood platter with a fish sandwich, cole slaw and applesauce, my husband tried the same thing but with green beans and corn and my mom went with the flounder, baked beans and green beans. The portions are plentiful for the price plus the food was so good! I'll have to try BBQ Monday or BBQ Thursday next. Just a note, the mask rule was being properly implemented during our visit during COVID-19. read more

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This was awful! This is NOT the quality I've come to expect from Skippers. ALL the foods on this plate looked and tasted the exact greasy same with zero seasoning. Swimming in dirty grease that needed to be changed. This platter was $15! A complete waste of my hard earned money. During a time where the cost of goods and services is rising steadily, so should the QUALITY of your product. Most people won't take the time to complain they'll let their feet speak for them by walking into other restaurants where their money is respected with quality and taste. The two top reasons we eat out instead of cooking, quality and taste. The cost would be fine if the food justified such a price. That meal was definitely NOT a reflection of the cost. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Large Shrimp Platter with okra and hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Updated review. Gave Skipper's another try, getting takeout this time. The sampler platter was so good! The breading adhered to the fish/seafood, it was seasoned well, and everything was cooked nicely. Very glad we gave this another shot because we were pleasantly surprised with how much we enjoyed our meals & how different it was from our first experience there. Looking forward to going back and trying the bbq sometime too! read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Grilled mahi tacos - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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The most amazing fried fish sandwich I've ever eaten. Love the cracker crust and the cocktail and tartar sauces are great as well. Treat yourself to the onion platter if you like onion rings. Was in Cary and remembered how much I missed Skipper's so I made the drive! read more

I love this restaurant! Small, laid back no frills atmosphere and excellent food. I used to work in Apex and was able to frequent more often, but now is a special treat location. Turned my fiancé in to them and he lives their barbecue! He and his boss now go every Friday for smoked brisket and chicken. Definitely a great place with great food. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Just pulled in! - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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The staff was incredible. The food was good and the trip, worth it! I'd recommend the fish tacos, blackened and my husband who is first generation American--from England said the Fish and Chios are worth it! In the area? Check it out! read more

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This place is still amazing and keeps us coming back time and time again! We were greeted and helped by William, who made sure we had everything we needed and that all was good for us! The food is still amazing and delicious and the pricing continues to be fair. It's an older building, but clean and that's what's most important! Look forward to coming back again! read more

This quick stop fish fry restaurant is one of my husband's favorite stops for lunch. This was my first visit. I was hangry for lunch at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon. We both had the famous fish sandwich. You've got to see the pictures to believe the size of the cod fillet. It was perfectly fried, lightly breaded, and crunchy without being greasy. It was served with three hush puppies. This was the perfect amount with such a supersized sandwich. The service was excellent and your meal is delivered to your table and when you are finished they bus your table. Have no fear there is much more to the menu than fish sandwiches. Broiled and boiled seafood, soups, chowders, tacos, steamers, platters, desserts and plenty of side items round out the menu. I'll be back to try them all. Join me in this casual inexpensive fish fry restaurant! read more

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Visited Skippers this week and enjoyed the fresh seafood. Customer greetings to Will. Outstanding food if you like seafood. Among the best I've ever been to. The great selection of micro brews on tap add to the experience read more

Had the barbecue and it was fantastic. Will have it again. My in laws had a shrimp sandwich and oyster sandwich and said it was very tasty read more

Oh, Skippers, how I have missed you!! It's been a long time since I've been down this way to go to my favorite fattening fried fish joint. It seems to me that last time I was here, quality had gone downhill, but even if my last time was just on an off night, Skippers has come roaring back post-pandemic. It's tempting to try the smoked meats here (and I will sometime) but today it was all about the famous fish sandwich platter, and hoo-boy, it did not disappoint. HUGE piece of fish, as usual, hot, hot, hot out of the fryer. The tartar sauce from a pump is back, the coleslaw is creamy and sweet and a perfect complement to the piping hot, perfectly salted, flaky, crunchy-coated fish. I substituted baked beans for fries, and these were thick and rich and sweet and savory, with a few shreds of smoked meat (probably brisket). All this deliciousness was accompanied by four hush puppies, which were also crunchy-coated, hot, and just slightly sweet. This isn't health food by any definition. But if living longer means giving up Skipper's, well, is it really worth it? read more

We visited on a somewhat slow Friday evening as I am told they are usually quite busy. I arrived prior to dinner time so the crowd may have been on the way. I ordered grilled large shrimp with broccoli. The shrimp were more medium-sized but the serving was filling nonetheless. The broccoli sprinkled with parmesan was enjoyed as well. It was all that I needed for a meal. Everyone at my table enjoyed their fried shrimp, fried fish, grilled fish, and fixings. This is not a place where I would go weekly as the grilled options are limited. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Grilled shrimp, Spanish Rice, and Baked Beans. - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Now and again, I get a craving for fried fish. I decided to give Skipper's a try. The service is great, the staff is friendly, and it's always nice to feel welcomed. The dining area is clean. The staff does not wear masks here, so do not expect it. They all seemed enthusiastic about taking orders. The fish (fried flounder), shrimp, and the slaw were decent. I like that the shrimp was tail off. The onion rings were overcooked. Most of the breading fell off the onion rings. The peach cobbler was a bit too bready for my liking. Overall this was not a bad experience. I would come again, but I do not know if I would share this as a must-try seafood location. Not quite four stars, but I give Skippers a solid three stars for the service. The fried fish didn't wow me or completely satisfy my craving. I am still on the hunt for my seafood craving. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Flounder and Shrimp combination with Onion Rings and Slaw. - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Drove out to Cary so we could do some shopping at HMart, and found ourselves in downtown Apex on our way home. This place is hands down some of the best fried fish and shrimp I've had and I'm from Florida! My husband got the fish sandwich which was huge! The fish is perfectly fried, it has a coating that doesn't overpower the tender flaky cod underneath. I shared the 2 option combo with fish and large shrimp and again huge portions! The shrimps were succulent and juicy, perfectly cooked with a crispy coating. Fries, hushpuppies and slaw were tasty too but we could hardly touch them due to being so full. The house made tarter and cocktail sauce were spot on and the secret seasoning is not to be missed, seriously it's delicious on everything!! This place doesn't look like much from the outside but don't let that deter you, the staff is welcoming and friendly and the restaurant is clean and well kept. The prices were very reasonable for the generous portions and quality you receive. We live over an hour away and we will definitely be back! Thank you Michael!! Try this place you won't regret it! read more

I had a brisket sandwich and my husband fish and chips. The brisket was really good and soft. The fish was delicious! I have never had a fish fry like this. Their tartar sauce is great too. This order is plenty for at least two people I think. We loved that their cashiers are so nice, kind and respectful. The place has tables inside and air conditioning. It was great having the opportunity to have lunch in here while our car windshield is being repaired close by. read more

No Stars! Unfortunately, Skippers, a place I would often frequent, has hired a young man who is rude, short with the customer, makes unnecessary comments, and just stares at you without communicating when you want to order. When asked if he is ready to take your order, he just has a smart remark. This has happened twice, gave it a second chance after it happened the first time. Guess I will have to find a new local seafood place. Hope the management finds out and decides to address the situation. read more

This little seafood place just feels like a staple in Apex. You'll see what I mean when you step through the door. It's a casual eatery that serves up mostly fried seafood so I don't frequent it very often, but if that's what you're in the mood for then it really hits the spot! We took our in-laws here once and they ask to eat here every time. We tried the bbq here once, I'm not sure I would get it again though. The move here is definitely to order the seafood. I love that they offer fried okra on the menu, I always get it. Order ahead online and pick up at the counter! Seating is a bit limited if you go during peak times like rush hour on the weekends, otherwise it's not bad. They do have outdoor seating. read more

Such a great stop for food plus beers on tap! YUM and fresh! You know the chicken is made fresh and same with the sides! All super yummy and you can get as much sauce as you want. Serve yourself. read more

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We've been wearing at Skipper's for years... Favorite dish place. Literally never disappoints. Seems lately though, the owner put in a smoker and started doing BBQ. Well, this I had to experience. You know what? The ribs are serious legit! Tasty meat, good smoke, not overspiced, not a ton of bark. Meat, smoke, salt and pepper. Very Texas style, which I love! Now I have significant problems. In the past, I got fish, which I love, and there was never a problem. Now I have to choose between two great things? That's not fair. Anyway, go eat at Skippers. The food is great. My one complaint? Sticky tables. Not sticky from food or not being clean. Sticky from weirdly applied eurothane finish. Absolutely won't stop me from eating there over and over. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - RIBS!! - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Stopped by for lunch on Sunday 8/3/25. The cocktail sauce was clogged and it exploded all over me! It was on my new hat, shoes, shirt, shorts, and in my eye! I was calm as the young man told me it happens often, with a smile on his face. Apparently the whole staff knows that this happens quite frequently. He offered a free pudding as compensation for me now having to end my afternoon out because I smell like vinegar!! I asked for a phone number to be written down when he had a chance, and he walked up to me with the manager on speaker phone. There were several other patrons in the lobby eating, and I told him i wanted a number to follow up with a higher power. He refused. I stayed calm with him also until he sarcastically told me to go to the ER if the sauce burned my eyes. I told him it could have gotten in aq child's eyes, and they knowingly laugh about it. I said they need a sign or some kind of warning. I was refused a refund, and I spoke with the police as they arrived. I cannot believe the manager MARK spoke to me in such a careless way!! read more

We felt like something was different and quickly learned that they are now under new ownership. There was no beer (because of renewing liquor license), we had to wipe down our table (with the new owner/manager watching us and doing nothing about it), and the music was uncomfortable and loud. My biggest concern was that the tartar sauce would be different BUT it's still perfect. We shared a platter and the hush puppies were cold, fries were unsalted, and the fish was SO hot it was impossible to eat for about ten minutes. We hope this place isn't taking a turn... read more

I'd "skipper" Skipper's Fish Fry if you're looking for a quick seafood meal at a reasonable price. The food does not stand out from other similar restaurants in quality or taste and neither do the service and atmosphere. Although Apex doesn't have many options to choose from in this niche, you don't have to pay more to get less when nearby Cary has many other seafood restaurants to try. read more

Smallest catfish I've seen, guess they're used to people out here not fishing lol it's literally half of one fish sliced into fours. Good taste but not enough at all for the price read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Catfish Plate - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

One of my favorite seafood places to visit. Staff is friendly and the food is always good. My go-to for fried seafood and I love that it's locally owned with history and character. read more

Skipper's Fish Fry - Clam strips, fried okra basket with hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Since they started serving smoked meats it has been my favorite place for brisket until today. The brisket was dry and stringy, almost like jerky. It was not sliced across the grain of the meat but with the grain and had a LOT of fat on it. I was also embarrassed because I brought a good friend with me and had been singing the praises of the brisket. I noticed Michael, the owner, was not there and didn't recognize any of the staff. I will give them another chance at some point but today I was not at all impressed. If this had been my 1st visit I would never return. I know Michael expects better of his staff. read more