I am excited to share my dining experience at The Thistle with you! The warmth and kindness of the hostess created a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere from the moment I arrived. It was refreshing to be greeted with such genuine hospitality, making dinner even more enjoyable. I immediately ordered exactly what I had been craving for. THE ORIGINAL THISTLE FISH & CHIPS! Satisfying my craving was precisely what I was aiming for. Perfection in a delightful crispy batter, paired with golden "chips" fries, tater sauce and coleslaw. [Don't be shy to ask for more tartar sauce.] It's a BYOB spot, so don't forget your favorite bottle of wine or beer, which goes great with fish! I'll be sure to bring a bottle the next time I go. Can't wait to go back. read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Thistle's Original Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

The Thistle Fish & Chips is a small restaurant in Lyndhurst, NJ. There is NO OFF street parking. Curbside only. I had to wait 25 minutes for a space to open up. As you enter there is a small waiting area and an ordering counter. Staff were very nice, cheerful, & accommodating while I waited for my order to be cooked and packaged. I didn't look into the dining room since this was a take out order. PROS: Cleanliness appears to be high on their agenda. My order consisted of Fried Oyster dinner, Fish & Chips dinner, and a Fried Shrimp & Scallops dinner. All came with French Fries and Cole Slaw. They also provided plenty of tartar and cocktail sauce. Additionally they have Malt Vinegar which is a must, at least for me when eating fish and chips. The oysters were cooked to perfection, as were the shrimp and scallops. CONS: The fish fillet was undercooked and the coating saturated with oil. I don't think the fryer was hot enough. French Fries were soggy because the steam from the closed containers. Easily solved by putting in a frying pan to crisp them up. Coleslaw was okay. As for Pricing, they are quite high for portion served. $30.00 for 2 shrimp, 2 scallops and a mound of french fries is outrageous. I can get a full seafood platter at any decent diner or restaurant for this kind of money. I think I'll look elsewhere when I get my next craving for this type of cuisine. read more

I have been enjoying their delicious fish and chips for years and the consistency of their quality has kept me satisfied throughout. Now that they relocated to Lyndhurst I can park close to the restaurant and not have to hike to dine. read more

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Fast, friendly, local joint specializing in fried seafood from across the pond. Plan ahead if you're thinking about coming here on a weekend, let alone a Friday during lent. This place gets jam packed, and for good reason. The kitchen staff seem to have a good system because food gets served hot, fresh, and crispy in no time, even when they are busy. The dining area is very small - probably about 8 tables for 4 with a couple tables for 2 squeezed in between. BYOB! read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Thistle's Original Fish & Chips (right) Fish, Shrimp, & Scallops (left) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

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Absolutely delicious. Party of two and we had the soft shell crab special and the fried fish and chips. We both chose the Old Bay fries. The server was very pleasant and efficient. read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Fried fish and chips. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

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Another summer equals another chance for soft shell crabs. Most people know them for their fish and chips (and rightly so), but for about three or four summer months every year The Thistle is also the place to go for soft shell crabs. They're always fresh and almost always jumbos. Lightly sauteed in just a little flour and seasoning, and finished with a buttery sauce, the soft shells here are just about perfect. The cole slaw is also great and the fries with Old Bay are incredible. Just remember to order them well done. As always, we finished the meal with the Apple Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, which may be my favorite dessert in the whole state. It's rich and decadent, but don't think about sharing it. You'll want your own. The staff is as friendly and welcoming as ever, and the interior remains unchanged; cozy and comfortable. I'm already looking forward to my next visit, which will probably be next week. read more

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Very good! The fish was delicious, battered to perfection, Cole slaw was tasty. It was a good treat! Staff was very friendly and the place was very nice. read more

Ambiance is simple. You'll feel like you're sitting in someone's dining room. Service was good. Our waitress was super sweet and answered all our questions since it was our first visit The fish and chips were served super hot and fresh. Cooked perfectly, flakey and no fishy taste. Will definitely return read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Spectacular. The food here combines quality with tradition. This exemplifies proper service execution. We've built trusting relationships with people here. This place deserves both my business and referrals. read more

FISH & CHIPS!!! Had a craving for some fresh, well-made, tasty AND SUBSTANTIAL fish and chips, and so the right choice was to go to The Thistle! Other dishes enjoyed were the Clam Strips (a special), a half dozen Oysters On The Half Shell, and Shrimp Stuffed With Crab Meat. All were very fresh and tasty. I considered trying the Meat Pie, but I was told it was made with beef. I prefer lamb, so that was a pass for me. The service is fast, friendly and accommodating. The decor is cozy and quaint, even if a bit dated. If appetizers hadn't come so quickly, I would say that (to start) some complimentary warm biscuits or bread and a small side salad to offset all of the other proteins and starches would've been welcome additions their dinner meal offerings... BUT THE FISH & CHIPS!!! Perfectly made fries, and a monster piece of fish HIT (ALL) THE SPOT(S)!!! read more

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If you like fish and chips the Thistle is a must. I have stopped ordering it other places because the let down is too much. I have resolved to never eat another mediocre or just Palin bad fish and chips again, so I will only be coming here from now on. I've done take out and eaten in; service is quickly and friendly with both options. Last visit I had the halibut special in a lemon butter sauce and it was perfection. read more

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My suspicions about overhyped food disappeared after this excellent meal. The team's friendly service makes visits worthwhile. The Thistle Fish And Chips has my unwavering support. Their servings make the price seem even more reasonable. This spot gets my continued support. read more

Refreshing and delicious. Definitely will keep supporting this place whenever I have a taste for pub style cod fish.

One of our favorite spots! Everything is so delicious and fresh! Staff is super friendly and service is 10/10! Highly recommend read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Honey glazed salmon, broiled flounder, veggies and French fries - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Restaurant is very quaint, service and staff was friendly and food was excellent. My husband and I had the fish and chips. All fish dishes you may order fried or broiled. Sides include coleslaw and either chips, roasted potatoes or rice. Restaurant is BYOB. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Anyone who's had fish and chips in Australia will understand this tepid review. Don't get me wrong, it's perfectly serviceable, and the battered fish is pretty darn good, BUT I'm used to a much more varied menu and more fish options back home in Oz. Expect a wait. I knew Good Friday would be busy but from what I gather, this place has a great following so queues are the norm. Batter = 8/10 Fish choices = negligible. Assume it's cod Ambience = weird Service = 7/10 Overall = cheaper than a flight to Australia read more

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Didn't disappoint. Just moved from West coast and had been searching for good fish n chips in the area. Delicious! The fish is a generous portion. I was only able to eat half the fish and fries. Perhaps because i started with some New England clam chowder that was also delish! The prices are what I would expect for good fish. The plate is just under $20. The downside is they don't sell beer but you can bring your own beer and no charge for that. I will definitely come back. read more

Great service, welcoming atmosphere. Street parking . Speciality is Fish & Chips. Fresh cod every day . Run by two great sisters. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Ordered the stuffed shrimp with crab meat. And of course fish and chips. Everything was so delicious

Absolutely amazing venue that went out of their way to make my baby shower a success!! Thank you for everything to Susan and her sister! The meat pies were superb and the salmon was delicious. LOVE the desert too! I only wish the meat pies were slightly bigger. read more

A-MA-ZING! This place is hands down one of the best Fish n' Chips I've had in my ENTIRE life. This is not an exaggeration and quite frankly I was not expecting it to be this good. I came here thinking I would get a "decent" fish and chips as that is what I typically get everywhere else, But, my God, was I wrong. This place is phenomenal! The batter on this fish is truly something to talk about and I would give up a lot to get my hands on this recipe. It was golden brown, full of flavor, and a touch of sweetness. The cod on the inside was meaty, flaky, and super fresh. We also ordered the Fried Shrimp platter. We received 5 LARGE shrimp with the tails removed!! Seems like a small thing doesn't it--having the tails removed? It's not though! The small detail of removing the tail now allows you to eat the entire shrimp without trying to bite around the little tail and discarding it. It DOES make a difference. Let's move on to the coleslaw now... Even that was delicious and chopped finely. Do they sell this by the pint? If they don't, please consider doing so as it is THAT good! I had the pleasure of speaking to Susan, one of the owners, and she mentioned that the coleslaw was homemade. You can COMPLETELY taste the difference down to the mustard seeds! Folks, do yourself a favor - come here and eat, and do it often!! They have tables outside and it's BYOB. Bring yourself a nice cold beer and enjoy all this place has to offer! FRESH & DELICIOUS SEAFOOD that will have you leaving your plate empty! Trust me - this place is a game changer! read more

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Fish is always fresh & tasty Servers are very attentive Casual dining Shrimp are huge & cleaned well read more

Wow this place is very good the fish is very fresh and flaky lots of flavor and the batter sticks too the fish which is an A+ the only downside is the price it's a little pricey but definitely worth it read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Original fish and chips lunch - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

What a gem of a spot! My husband was celebrating his 65th birthday and wanted Fish and Chips, so we decided to try this spot.....I am so happy we did he got his fish and chips and I got delicious soft shell crab, OMG so yummy! We will revisit this spot for sure! Did I mention the decor!! It's such a cozy spot! Our waitress was great! read more

I'm still dreaming about my meal at the Thistle Fish & Chips restaurant . Each bite was a delight and the presentation just blew us away. Don't miss out on trying their Fish & Chips, I can't wait to go back !! read more

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Haven't been here in quite some time. Took advantage of their delivery service during the Coronavirus crisis and had 2 orders of Fish & Chips and 2 orders of New England Clam Chowder delivered. Both were delicious. The batter on the fish, while probably not as crispy as if you ate it there, was wonderful and the fish was tender and delicious. The chips were also great, cut like steak fries. The chowder, while not as creamy as I usually like, was still excellent, loaded with lots of clams. Will be ordering here again and will definitely be going there when the crisis is behind us. read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Great, cozy BYOB. I enjoyed my huge portion of fresh cod, perfectly battered with crispy fries. With malt vinegar on the table, I was all set!! Kearny was traditionally a large Celtic community, once home to many fish and chips restaurants. Sadly, most all are gone. I'm glad Thistle decided to stick around and move to this nearby location in Lyndhurst so that loyal patrons as well as new customers can experience a taste of the rugged shores! Definitely check them out! read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Been meaning to try this restaurant. Tried to go on a Sunday and discovered they are not nope Sunday and Monday! So we went back again the following Sat. Omg. Love it! I am a big fish and chips fan. I am disappointed often. The batter on the fish is crispy and the fish is moist and delicious. Big fish price also! I love tartar sauce w my fish. So I asked for extra for myself and hubby. We shared our meals w the kids. They loved it too. Fries, and a very Coleslaw comes with it. Delcious also. Waitress was nice, checked up on us and did everything great. Not busy, more people came a bit later. But never packed. We also got new England clam chowder as an appteizer, which wasn't great. But we didn't care. The fish n chips made up for it! read more

The Thistle Fish And Chips - Delicious Fish N Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Ate here thirteen year ago (yes, thirteen years ago) and it's hands down the best fish and chips I've ever had. I wish they had a location here in NYC. I mean cmon it's been thirteen years and I'm still thinking about it. read more

Small quaint little fish and chip. Simple menu, and everyone there is very friendly and welcoming. Most importantly the food is delicious.

The real deal !!!! The fish is very fresh and there batter and tater sauce are wonderful. Always enjoy the food here.

This place is amazing!!! We come often and it's always fresh and delicious!! Owners are wonderful people!! We love it!

This is my go to for fish and chips during Lent. It's always consistently fresh and delicious. I happened to be driving by there a few weeks ago when I saw their sign outside "soft shell crabs are in", so I hadda give it try; now, I've been an aficionado of soft shells for decades, and their soft shell dinner is right up there with the best I've ever had - big, fresh, not overly coated...just enough garlic and oil, with a side of fries and homemade cole slaw. Outstanding! read more

Love this place for authentic fish and chips. We also had the new England clam chowder which was delicious!!! I have not tried their other seafood dishes but maybe next time I will. It's a BYOB which is wonderful.... Staff was friendly and attentive...we have been here a few times and will certainly return. read more

The fish and chips are amazing. Cozy back room feel to the dining area, atmosphere and servers welcome you in with the same warmth whether it's your first or hundredth visit. Haven't had a miss on the menu and it's BYOB so bring whatever you feel pairs best. You' re going to leave happy. read more

The fish and chips are excellent. I have also had broiled scallops fried clams. The New England chowder is fantastic. What nice is you can bring your own wine. I can't wait for my next visit. It also very clean and the owners Sue and Jane are extremely friendly. read more

Really charming atmosphere, though I ordered my meal to go, I would have enjoyed dining in if it weren't for covid. The serving size was CRAZY!!! A massive fried fish, and it was good, just definitely too oily for my preference. I honestly feel if the fish was smaller it would have fried better. It is a great value for the price, fish and chips is so often a rip off, and here you get a lot for the dollar. The breading is good, just got a bit soggy from how oily it came out. I'll probably order again, but get shrimp or scallops or something smaller. read more

Food was okay. A large piece of battered cod with no seasoning which is understandable. The side portions were small. Seating area was fine. Service was good hence the four stars. A local favorite. read more

First time for our group at this place. First impressions being everything, this place nailed it. It' tidy, quaint and, most important, clean. No fishy or stale frying oil smells. We ordered fried clams (the tartar sauce with lemon and dill is terrific) and a meat pie for starters and we all went for the broiled scallops. Everything was absolutely fresh and delicious. Our server was most pleasant with answering our questions. Can't wait to return to try something else! read more

yes yes yes yes yes!!!!! everything fresh tasty and on point! crab cake.... what?!?! now that's what i expect from homemade! big chunks of lump crabmeat! fish and chips.... the absolute bestest around! don't even get me started on the homemade cookies.... yum yum in my tum tum. read more