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    Crockett's Fish Fry

    3.9 (252 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Danny D.

    Crockett's Fish Fry has been a Montclair staple for over 30 years, and it's easy to see why. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The fried flounder is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and never greasy. I also love their sides, the mac and cheese and coleslaw, collards greens and candied yams are some of my favorites. The only downside is that it is CASH ONLY, but there is an ATM inside of the restaurant. Outside of that, everything is great!!! The staff is friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they really care about keeping that hometown feel alive. Whether you've been coming here for years or it's your first time, you'll instantly get why this spot has lasted so long.

    Robert M.

    Crockett's has been a Montclair staple and a family favorite since I was a kid. On a weekend trip back home, my family was craving catfish. After all these years, they still haven't lost their touch. Our order was ready in the stated time (which can sometimes be hit or miss). The fish tasted just as I always remembered, and the mac and cheese was just as delicious to pair with.

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    Nicole G.

    Family owned old school fish Resturant. I've eaten here for over a decade. They offer good service. Small dining area but very popular for take out. It's the best fried fish and shrimp in the area. Well seasoned and fried golden brown. Nice size portions. My favorite side is the potato salad. I don't mind that the prices are higher but the cash only is a problem.

    Jay N.

    ordered takeout love this place but they don't deliver but the people are nice. Staff is friendly and the food is very delicious. We ordered a tray of catfish to go. It was delicious.

    Mac n cheese, cole slaw, and tartar sauce. The Cole slaw is bomb
    Asma A.

    I love, and I mean I LOVE, Crockett's. I've been twice with my husband and every time we are near Montclair, we look at each other and go "Crockett's??" The gentlemen who work there are always so friendly and patient. The atmosphere is old-school and comforting. Last time, we got the flounder dinner and the shrimp dinner. We opted for a potato salad each (sorry, I was NOT sharing), Mac n cheese and Cole slaw. Dinners come with two sides and bread if you ask for it. They also come with tartar sauce and there's hot sauce on the table. The shrimp and fish you must realize by now is good - very good. Well-seasoned, crispy, done right, cooked well. Last time, we got the white fish -- in my opinion, the flounder was better, but that could be a preference. The sides just make me so happy, though. The potato salad is delicious. Cole slaw is often a bit boring at restaurants but from here was creamy and sweet and reminiscent of everyone's favorite fast-food Cole slaw. The Mac n cheese is not fancy but it did it for me! We also got a side of hush puppies which I loved. To be honest, I'm not sure how good they are compared to other hush puppies because I love all hush puppies. I liked them and I'd get them again! Also, the assortment of drinks is fun. They have everything from those glass-bottle sodas (cream soda, root beer, etc.), to all kinds of bottled soda including grape and orange, and last time they had a bunch of Mystics.

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    I ordered multiple items and I must say very disappointed Fish mid at best. Scallops wet and soggy and I was told by the owners wife said thats how its supposed to be. Shrimp were no as soggy but definitely soft. This is definitely somewhere i will not be visiting again. $ 68.18 wasted

    WOW!!! What a decline in food quality!!! This is so disappointing after over 20 years of patronage to report that the food now sucks. The restaurant was clean and the service was good but the main dish was not. Still cash only... My goodness!!!...Tiny, OVERPRICED store bought frozen fish. The catfish tasted like disinfectant, like the fish was cleaned in a chemical. It even had a light pink tinge. The only thing good is the fish batter and potato salad. So sad This has become far too common with everything. I completely understand that prices have gone up but the quality took a deep deep dive...terrible.

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    Jerry D.

    Alright alright!!! Let me get straight to it. The business is Black ownedMy whiting dinner was just freaking great. Not greasy, seasoned well and the portions were enough to feed 2. The greens were on point and hit them with a little hot sauce, just perfect. The mac and cheese was gooey and cheese better than some other places I've had all summer. My folk loved their crab cakes, said it was light and good. They tore through that potato salad and did not share any of it. The Yams were freaking delicious!! The staff was super nice and friendly, establishment was full of ppl picking up platters of food for their Friday night dinners. I believe they cater too. Most importantly it CASH ONLY!!! The have peach cobbler and sweet potato pie (which is a nice large 1/4 piece from a whole pie).

    Shrimp dinner (8 pieces)

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    11 months ago

    Great service and delicious food--I'll definitely be back! Only downsize is parking other than that grt place.

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    Excellent fish!!! Very courteous also! Potato salad is also delicious. Everything is fresh!!!!

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    Best potato salad by far, more fish please portions are small. Friendly and courteous service you can always rely on. Inviting atmosphere.

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    Good. Pillar of the community. Bring cash. Feels like home. Good fried seafood and sides. Not as crowded as used to be precovid.

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    Best catfish ever, served FAST... made my belly happy! I'm so lucky to live near this piece of heaven. Thank you!

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    This is my go to spot for good fried seafood. When in the area I typically stop by and get whiting, scallops and shrimp its so good.

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