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    The Cod Father

    4.5 (126 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE COD FATHER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Amy M.

    We love the Cod Father!!! We have been several times since they opened the new location in Nexton and it's been awesome every time! Our kids loved the British decor and high top tables. There is a full bar separate from the restaurant with equally cool theming. The service was excellent and the kind people working there answered all of our questions about the ingredients in the meat pies. We ordered several orders of fish and chips and a sausage roll. The fish is so fresh and crispy, the house made tartar sauce is the best I have ever had! The portions are huge and definitely could be shared. The second time we went, we decided to try the Chicken curry pie and it was just as delicious with a flaky, buttery crust and warm and creamy chicken curry yumminess inside! We will definitely be back!

    Phillip M.

    What more can I say about an awesome place like this! We pretty much go here twice a month and thoroughly enjoy the fish and chips as well as the curry meat pie. Hi always leave happy and full!

    Curry chicken pie, battered sausage and Chips
    Paul F.

    Been a while. Food hot and service was great. But not a lot of chips, come on guys $4.00 for a few chips !

    Fish and 1/2 Order of Fish N' Chips
    Everett B.

    I liked the hand breaded freshly prepared fish. Nice crunchy exterior and properly seasoned. The chips were delicious. Service was fast. There is an attached bar area that you can get a drink and eat the food ordered in the restaurant. It has a nice British pub vibe but a bit cramped. I was in a corner high top near the door with a trashcan and broom. Seemed a bit off versus the rest of the area. Bartender was quick with service too.

    Ooops was to excited and hungry this is the end of the meal
    Colleen O.

    Really authentic fish and chips fresh cod perfectly fried not greasy at all, and a huge whole piece, this ain't your American tartar sauce either, mushy peas..... hell yes!! Causal but open and clean there are two rooms the main family dining room or the bar area. We Sat at the bar and the bar tender was great!

    Half fish and chips w/tartar sauce
    Vanessa P.

    WOW! I've heard so much about this place and it took me this long to go. Very lovely set up of the place. Plenty of seating and there's also a bar connected to the restaurant. My friend and I ordered the half fish and chips and man the portion size is HUGE. I can't imagine the regular fish and chips. I couldn't even finish half my food. I love how your order is wrapped in this long paper and given to you kind of like a present. Its super cute! The food was piping hot, freshly made. The fish was crispy and flavorful! The fries were seasoned just right and the tartar sauce was tangy with a hint of sweetness. I loved the whole combination of flavors. I was very pleased!!! The pricing is pretty great too (it's about 9 something for a half fish and chips) overall 10/10!

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    Food was, and always is great. Service to the bar area, and from the bartender was on point. Good place to meet friends and fun people.

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    Best fish and chips, staff is very attentive and the bar is great for sports watching.

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    The food was really good... friendly staff and nice relaxed setting. The menu is limited but we went and enjoyed the fish and chips.

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    Very costly for a single hunk of cod. Should say on my COD that's expensive. Not worth the price.

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    Really good fish!! The owners are so nice and everyone is friendly! It has a cool bar are too!

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    Great food and staff. Love the drinks and being able to watch sports . Better than the N. Charleston location

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