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    Fred's Fish Fry

    3.2 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Mitch E.

    We've lived in San Antonio for over 7 years and I've always wanted to try Fred's Fish Fry. The staff was friendly and fairly quick so they definitely contribute to the stars given. The picture is the $30 Super Family Box. 12 bricks of "fish," a tiny fry, and a stack of white bread. First of all, what family would be ok with a fry that size? Second, the stack of bread. I'm not even sure what to say. Lastly, cocktail sauce is not given as part of this feast. You get a gallon of tartar sauce but you have to ask for the measly cocktail sauce. One more thing, the menu doesn't have details. LOL. So, it's really a mystery box until you get home. San Antonio staple, I think not. Perhaps the fried shrimp for next time to potentially redeem this experience.

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    Bianca L.

    Fred's Fish Fry! On a Sunday, the lot was completely empty. Not really sure what to expect, but wanted to try their fried fish! Got the number 1 combo and it's actually not bad! It's a bit salty for me, but hubby liked it! It's best when eaten as soon as you get it!

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    A San Antonio staple, Fred's Fish Fry has been frying up square fish patties for over 60 years. This is a great spot for quick and friendly service.

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    7 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Not great fish but really good and hot! Brings me back to my childhood days. Service doesn't disappoint either..

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    8 years ago

    Terrible food. The fried shrimp tasted weird and I can still taste them an hour after eating. Dirty location on Culebra.

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    This was the worst fish and chips that I've ever had and I'm disgusted that I wasted six dollars.

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    La Perla Del Pacifico - Your appetiser is a basket of tostadas and a sample of their tasty spicy hot sauces

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    3.8(170 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    The ceviche was amazing! So fresh and a large portion. I'm only giving this place a 4 because the…read morelime margarita was undrinkable. It taste like bad sour mix so I ordered water. The music is loud, so be ready for it.

    We came here assuming it was the same food as the 151 location.....and it's not even close. The…read moreservice and the food were bad. This time we will jump right into the negatives. We ordered the fish chicharron. Not even close to the same dish served at the other location. It made us so upset, that it's not even worth talking about anymore. My son LOVES the paella at the other location. He picked the shrimp out and refused to eat the rest. We all tried it and agreed, it lacked flavor, and it didn't even feel like it was cooked the same. I ordered the caldo 7 mares. This one is mixed. It was FULL of seafood...but ZERO of the rich seafood broth you expect. For the price, the broth should at least taste...well, no joke but it should taste like fish. Even salt didn't help. The misses ordered the fried fish and shrimp. That was the best dish, and not by much. We had a michelada, and it wasn't bad, but again didn't hold a candle to the other location. The one sauce, the chipotle mayo type, was absolutely delicious. The green one not so much. Even that sauce is completely different than the 151 location. The chips were stale... Our waitress visited us once, and we WERE the only family dining there. No refills for us I guess! We were perplexed how the same family of restaurants can be so different!!! Visit the 151 location, trust me!

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    Fish City Grill - Lobster and Shrimp grilled cheese with sweet potato fries.

    Fish City Grill

    4.3(606 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Had a great dinner here for a celebration! I wanted to try something new and this place didn't…read moredisappoint. Nice interior with a patio for outdoor seatings I tried the grilled redfish with mash potato's and green beans. It was topped with shrimp and crawfish. My only criticism was it had only 2 shrimp. Aside from that it was cooked well and tasted great. We also tried the bean, rice sausage cup and that was tasty! Last we tried the cheeseburger since my partner doesn't like seafood. Had two juicy patties and came with a side of seasoned fries. They have a range of seafood items from grilled to fried and daily specials. Limited non seafood options but it's a seafood restaurant. To top it all off; can't give enough kudos to our young server, Sam! Sam was on point the entire visit. He helped answer questions, described plates and helped with selection and was attentive. He was polite and charismatic the entire time. Even if the food is great, bad service can break the experience and Sam did amazing. Thank you Sam for making my evening!

    Fish City Grille has become one of our regular spots--we come here often, and they've been…read moreconsistently great every time. On this visit, I had the rainbow trout, and it was absolutely amazing. You could tell it was fresh right away--perfectly seasoned, nicely seared, and flaky without being dry. It came with green beans and roasted potatoes, plus a flavorful sauce that complemented everything really well. We also ordered the fish and chips, which were just as impressive--crispy, golden, and light, not greasy at all. The portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. The service really stood out too. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of without hovering--exactly what you want when dining out. Overall, Fish City Grille continues to deliver: fresh seafood, consistent quality, and great service. That's why we keep coming back. Highly recommend.

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    Eat Wit Yo Eyez

    Eat Wit Yo Eyez

    4.5(49 reviews)
    8.6 miFive Points

    A true gem! This is…read moremy fourth time eating here and each time they knock it out of the park! Whenever I'm in San Antonio, I have to eat here. The texture of fish is crunchy on the outside with a flaky, meaty texture on the inside . The wings are fried in a way that's just right. They are crunchy and the sauce adheres so well without making them soggy. The green beans, red beans, and wedges are great options for sides to accompany the fish and wings. It was my first time ordering from a place with this type of setup. It was so cool! I scanned my order on an iPad and open pops a locker door with my food. If you're in the mood for fried fish and wings...this place does not miss.

    I was looking for a pleasant place to take my mother as she wanted catfish and saw the photos of…read morethe food. When I came up to the place it wasn't a sit down place to eat, but that you have to order which was confusing as there were a lot of other restaurants within the small space. There was a guy there that was picking up wing and he stated that they were the best and big pieces. So he showed me how to order. And I place my order as it was Wednesday dollar day for wings so I order wings. I had the parmesan garlic, lemon pepper. Let me tell you they were so good, the wait was too long but worth the wait. It best to order online then go pick up. The restroom were locked so that is why I gave 4 and we weren't able to speak with no one. If you need any special thing or extras please write it I. The space provided because they don't give you anything but what you order no napkin just nothing else. Enjoy and hope the you didn't forget to order anything special or extra as you won't get it.

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    Fred's Fish Fry - seafood - Updated May 2026

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