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    The Fat Fish

    3.8 (231 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Jenna T.

    Mainly a to-go place. Orders are made to order so you know it's fresh and hot! You can either order with cashier or at kiosk. Menu is low-key overwhelming with pretty much the same stuff in different form, like a fish sando, fish and chips, etc. They do have a spicy rub you can request. It's one of those creep on you spices as you eat more of it, so beware! I like that you're able to pick your type of fish. I picked red snapper and the BF ordered catfish. The red snapper came with 3 pieces as they were smaller portions than the catfish which came with 2 pieces. We sat inside for a quick bite.. not the cleanliness, but it was quick. The fish was fried well and it was satisfying. They have special deals that are affordable too!

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    Judy C.

    Found this place while looking for "fish fry" since a friend and I were talking about the dish. I'm happy I found this place and would be back. The food was solid, the service was friendly, and the pricing was reasonable. Most people seem to be doing takeout but there are a few seats in the cozy space and the staff keeps the dining area clean. The menu looks extensive but it's basically various combinations of their fried fish, chicken, shrimp or oysters with the various sides in various quantities. Since this was an afternoon snack/linner for me, I opted for just 2 pieces of fried catfish and 2 oysters. I also got half spicy and half regular so I can check out the various seasonings. The person taking my order told me it would be 10-15 minutes since they make every order as it comes in. My food came out in the middle of that time frame so if you want your food sooner, you should order ahead. I had time to kill and I wanted to eat my food right when it came out so I didn't mind ordering there. Everything was cooked perfectly, crispy and not too greasy. I personally preferred the spicy over the regular seasoning since the regular seasoning didn't have enough flavor for me. The catfish had a bit of a muddy flavor so if you don't like it like that, I would recommend trying the other fish. Cormeal crust is a bit on the thicker side. They took a break right after I got my order so I was in my car noshing on my eats while watching other people walk up and be disappointed that they were closed. If this is a regular thing, they should update their hours to reflect appropriately.

    2 catfish with fries hot sauce ketchup and tartar sauce
    Daljit S.

    Awesome, great service! I saw to ask for spicy seasoning on the menu after placing my order, asked for it after placing my order, ​and it was still doable.

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    Michael S.

    Unexpected fish and chips are their own special delight. This was certainly not the neighborhood in which I expected this fare. The cornmeal makes for a dry (not oily) crust. The Alaskan Pollock was tasty. The catfish will be next. The staff are friendly, efficient, and know their stuff. Their cook time estimates were spot-on. Despite a couple handfuls of chairs inside the usually quiet place, orders are packed to go because that's what the clientele wants. We ate in and enjoyed seeing the flow of people. Worth it.

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    Carol C.

    Date: 5/10/2022 Time: 3:00 PM 60° Sunny My husband was craving some fried catfish. Our go to place is closed today. Thus, a yelp search results in The Fat Fish in Berkeley. A shout out to my fellow yelper, Shayla B. After reading her review, which convinced me to check this restaurant out. The Fat Fish is a small business with the kitchen area in the back. All orders are to go. There are no tables and chairs for a sit down meal. It's a hole-in-the-wall place that has a seafood menu mounted above the order window. However, don't knock it down. One never knows what is being offer to the customers or how good the combos and sandwiches are. It's my first time here and I did not know what to expect. We lucked out and found parking near Fat Fish. Needless to say, our eyes got bigger than our stomach. We both ordered two combo #3 (5 catfish, 7 oysters; 5 catfish, 7 prawns). One combo would have been enough for the two of us. I guess we were being greedy. Our combos were on point. I never thought I would like catfish and prawns in a cornmeal batter. Catfish was fresh and moist. The prawns fried to perfection. My husband enjoyed the catfish, but said the oysters were just okay. The female employees were friendly and very pleasant. They had better customer service than what I experienced at another small seafood restaurant in West Oakland several years ago. I told the employee if the combo is good, my husband and I will be back to try other items on their menu board. Again thanks to Shayla B and Victor W for their reviews. I would have never known about The Fat Fish.

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    Some of the best BBQ I have had in my LIFE double Mac or no Mac it's to die for... family oriented , there's nothing that isn't included

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    Good food and friendly service. The fish was NOT salty or oily. Excellent flavor. Lemonade is super good. We'll be back!

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    Good food, low prices. Glad to have a new restaurant here since Take 5 Cafe closed.

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    The food here is ok..But little pricey for fried fish. It I must admit it did hit he spot.

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    Great fried catfish and prawns! Reasonable price! Good portion and nicely seasoned too!

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