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    Lil Chippy

    4.8 (58 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Dozen oysters
    Simone P.

    Hopped in here for a quick oyster break, all oysters were so fresh and tasty! We also got the hamachi crudo with chili oil which was also very fresh and tasty. It was simple but really complimented the fish with the cucumber adding a nice crunch. This is cute spot for a casual seafood meal or snack. It's not an extensive menu but appears to be thoughtful. The only improvement could've been possibly more sauces for the oysters, there was only hot sauce and cocktail sauce not even a traditional mignonette or horseradish.

    Oysters
    Noah F.

    This place is always so good! And we went here this time for happy hour and it is by far my favorite happy hour in Portland. Never misses. Just get there early

    What's left of my delicious oysters
    Olga G.

    Oyster lovers heaven!! We stopped by for a HH because we heard it was one of the best oyster houses in the area. Delicious, simple and the service is great!

    Fish Buddy
    Dianne A.

    The Fish Buddy was perfect. A great blending of flavors, pickles, slaw and horseradish. Perfect size sandwich. The chips were great, perfectly cooked. The size large was enough for 2. Staff was amazing. Order and pay at counter and our meals were delivered to our table. Seating filled up as soon as customers left!!! Great location, parking can be tough during busy hours, but definitely worth the visit!

    Crab Roll packed with flavor!
    Melinda S.

    Great little place with a casual beachy vibe. Outdoor seating available. Go for their happy hour-$1 Oysters. Can't beat it! The 2 sauces are delicious with the oysters!! Crab roll was super flavorful and the fresh crab was on point. The staff here is absolutely incredible!!!

    Inside
    Rachel O.

    I'm already plotting & scheming a way to get back to Lil Chippy ASAP for their gluten-free fish & chips. I really, really, really loved this spot. Enthusiastically rating them 5/5 stars! Firstly, the vibe was so cute. It was the perfect mix of hip & quaint, without trying to hard. It was also so sunny, cheerful, & casual, too. You place your order at the counter & they bring your food to your table. I pine for fish & chips constantly. Since I can't eat gluten, I can rarely satisfy the craving. When my partner found a gluten-free fish & chips spot in Portland, I couldn't believe my wildest dreams were coming true. Also not only were they gluten-free, they were SO GOOD! I've been dreaming about them ever since. If I lived in Portland, I'd be at Lil Chippy ALL THE TIME.

    Lil chippy
    Emily K.

    I was craving something fried so Lil Chippy seemed like the natural solution! It wasn't too crowded on a Friday night and I snagged a seat at the bar. I definitely appreciate a leaner menu and ordered the Lil Chippy. It took a bit to come out and seemed to take a little longer than it did for other patrons but not more than 15-20 minutes. The food was really good! The fish was crispy and flaky and the fries were solid as well. Recommend moving your fish off to the side otherwise your fries will get soggy! The homemade tartar sauce was also great.

    Fish and chips

    Was looking for a place to grab a quick solo dinner before a concert on a Sunday afternoon. I sat at the bar and was able to interact with the servers . They couldn't have been nicer -- the vibe was so friendly and chill, and the food was extraordinary! I will definitely return.

    Chicken Buddy
    James H.

    Lil Chippy has (had) been on our list of places to try for far too long. We finally had the chance to try the restaurant and were extremely happy with the results. The staff was very nice and cordial throughout our entire service. The food was unparalleled. And the decorations around the restaurant were very cute!

    Valerie W.

    I can't believe my luck. I got my order in then they ran out of fish and had to close for the rest of the evening. I was craving the crunchy of delicious batter deep fried fish and crunchy fries. If you are in Portland seeking fish n' chip, then this is it! Now on the first pic is the counter. Notice how clean and inviting it is. Next, Austin, takes my order. All of the staff are very pleasant. Next, Here is the hot, delicious batter coated, deep fried fish filet.

    Indoor seating
    Shauna M.

    This was an impulse stop when we realized the Japanese restaurant next door was closed on Sunday, but wow was this a great alternative. The oysters were better than the ones we had at a more popular tourist spot the night before, and the crab buddy sandwich was so good we had to order an extra one immediately after finishing the first. The mushroom buddy was also a great sandwich but no where near the level of the crab roll. Also a great tuna crudo and Mexican cola. This is a causal order at the counter place but the food is top notch. Don't sleep on this option if you need a bite to eat after drinking across the street.

    Wine
    Danielle V.

    Amazing new restaurant up on Washington Ave. Small menu but what they do have is done well. My favorite was the chicken sandwich. No cocktails but a decent wine and beer menu. Service was great and friendly, you go up and order at the front then they bring it to you. Overall a cute new addition to the area.

    tuna crudo
    Peggy X.

    I'll preface this by saying that my partner and I have eaten a LOT of fish-and-chips in our lifetimes, particularly when we travel to seafood-y destinations, and we keep a (short) running list of the best ones we've ever had. Before eating here, we only had two fish-and-chips spots on that glorified list (Fish. in Sausalito and Mia's Country Van in Iceland). Now, we've added Lil Chippy to the mix. Lil Chippy is more delicious than it has any right to be. The restaurant itself is unassuming, pared back, simple and cute and clean. The menu is short, the ambiance is casual, and the service is warm. You place your order at the register and they bring the food over to you. Over the course of our visits, we've tried a bunch of stuff on the menu. The tuna crudo and roasted cauliflower are good, but the Hot Fish and Lil Chippy are to die for. The fish in both dishes is so delicately fried: Lil Chippy manages to achieve that rare, perfect crisp without making the dish oily or heavy or overly greasy. The batter is incredibly light, and the fish is insanely tender. The fries that come with the Lil Chippy are delicious, too. Throw in a pint, and you have a perfect dinner. My only complaint is that malt vinegar for the fries costs extra. Note, also, that they close at 8pm, which is a bit earlier than the average restaurant in Portland. But these are all nits: I'm sure I'll be back soon for that delicious fried fish.

    Lil Chippy and a beer to polish it all off.

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    Great spot with delicious food! If anyone ever asks me where to get fish and chips I will always recommend this place.

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    Absolutely phenomenal. The happy hour oysters were exceptionally fresh. Hot fish was cooked to perfection

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    Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had. Very cute atmosphere, good for take out as well

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