Perfect quick stop for some fried food and chowder! Nothing like a warm bowl of delicious chowder on a chilly Sac night! They have plenty of outdoor seating which is great for people watching in Old Sac. Don't expect gourmet.... This is exactly what you expect for walk up Fish & Chips! But it is tasty, quick and great location read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Chowder in Bread Bowl & Chicken Nuggets and Fries - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was in Old Sacramento and wanted a quick bite so I stopped at Railroad Fish & Chips. The line moved quickly and it took about 10 minutes to get my order. There are plenty of outdoor seating available in front and back. When ordering, the cashier asked if it's for dine in or take out. It was explained to me that the difference between the two is that take out will be in foldable boxes. I opted for take out even though I was eating there in case I had to take home leftovers. I later noticed on my receipt that there's an extra charge for those containers. Do say dine in to avoid the fees if you don't need the food in boxes if eating there. I ordered the clam chowder in a bread bowl. The clam chowder came in a separate container which I actually preferred since it kept the bread bowl from getting soggy. I just tore pieces of the bread and dipped it into the chowder. There wasn't large clumps of clam which is actually how I prefer my clam chowder. The kids had chicken tender and fries. The chicken tenders were really thin which made it even crispier. The food wasn't salty which I very much preferred. It was a nice warm meal on a cold winter night. read more

Been meaning to try this place for a while and glad we did. Hole in the wall vibes with great food. Fish was flakey and not to greasy. Fries were crisspy. Clam chowder was creamy and filling. Service was fast even with a line. Seating inside, behind and in front. It was expensive but it's Old Sac so expected. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Looking for a decent meal that was within proximity to Oldtown Sacramento, the wife and I stumbled upon Railroad Fish & Chips. The food was surprisingly affordable and service was definitely well accounted for. We both ordered the Fish & Chips and agreed that it was not only a better value than others but also quite tasty. The one drawback is that the seating is outdoors and you're susceptible to dealing with an unfortunate amount of outside noise but if you're looking for a quick and affordable meal this is a nice spot to stop by. 4/5. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Loved the location. Plenty of outdoor seating. The batter in the fish was crispy on the outside but kind of soggy on the inside. Fish itself was flakey. Loved the fries. If you want lemon or vinegar make sure you ask for it! Friendly service. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Phenomenal food at a great price. The fish tacos were the star of the show for me. Not too heavy on the breading - light, crisp and still tender. I absolutely loved the tartar sauce and paired with a little drizzle of lemon... I could eat these all day! Very nice spot to grab lunch after walking Old Town. Our food was ready within 10 minutes we sat outside on a picnic bench and people watched as we ate our lunch. Very nice, solid place! read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish Tacos and a Bowl Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

I had the fish, shrimp and fries...a lot of food. 2 large pieces of fish, 4 big shrimp and a ton of fries. They use a batter sort of like a tempura batter and I liked it a lot. Very fresh, hot and tasty. We were there on a weekday at lunch and there were plenty of tables, both indoor and outdoor, from which to choose. There was a gentlemen cleaning the dining area outside nonstop. Delicious! read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Just what it is. Food was fresh and fast. Customer service was old school, loved it and it was so yummy. I can't wait to go back again. Tip: u order from the window to the left and pick up from the open window to the right. You can dine in too but order ur food outside first. It's limited seating so if u wanna sit inside maybe have someone save the seat while u order, otherwise u get a scenic seat outside. Gotta ask for the toppings. But they def have em. read more

Next time you're in Old Sacramento run don't walk to Railroad Fish & Chips! The batter is golden delicious and crispy and the food is fresh. Every piece is battered and fried to order so that means no soggy fish waiting under a warmer. I got the fish & shrimp combo and they are generous and the fries seasoned and crispy! They are super friendly and they are quick as can be for order made seafood. There is a walk up order window without tables inside or dedicated but there are tables along the boardwalk that you can snag. They have the London style batter but they make catfish using a cornmeal batter that looks delicious and they even have pretty good burgers...something for everyone! read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish, Shrimp and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Just a little spot with mostly outdoor seating and probably seating for 15 inside. Super crunch on the fish fry was perfect, and a completely respectable chowder. read more

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Visited July 16th..see my receipt. This place is just steps from the Delta King in old Sacramento. Every time I come to this area this place is always crowded! It is kid and pet friendly. They do a booming business and they get the orders out quickly. I ordered the fish and chips and they were hot and crunchy and not greasy! It also comes with fries. I shared it with my friend and we could not finish the one order! I see why they are busy..consistent in their food quality! You place your order and then they call your number when it's ready to pick up. They have inside seating ( small area) and outdoor seating both in the front and in the back where you can watch the train go by. They also serve beer and sodas. I am not sure if they have wine. Great fast lunch. No frills. Very casual yet relaxing! Great corner location! read more

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Excellent choice if you are in old town! Quick ordering with a walk up window. Then you wait until they call your number through a speaker so you don't have to worry if you'll be able to hear them. Busy but organized vibes. DELICIOUS juicy, crispy, salty battered white fish. Thick fries with a good balance of soft inside and crispy edges. The tartar sauce was soooo good too. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish and chips! - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Hands down the best fish & chips I've ever had Chips were surprisingly good Everything so hot & fresh Amazing tartar sauce too!! Service was friendly, & fast. Will DEF be back!!!!! read more

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We loooooooove this fixture in Old Sac. SOLID fish-n-chips, SOLID shrimp-n-chips, yummy tartar sauce, and friendly talkative staff. Crispy batter, flaky moist fish, crunchy moist shrimp, tasty cole slaw, and no-frills fries. Solid - I already said that. Inside seating was helpful (we're not kids anymore). Tons of maritime kitsch all over the walls. We happened to be there on a preview night for the Polar Express train that runs out of the station. Too fun to see the family joy. Anyway, go for the food. I mean, that's the main thing. We've since learned that early on a weekday evening is the shortest wait for food and seating . . . and parking. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Randomly stopped by as we waited for the near by boat launch. They had no line and we quickly ordered and grabbed a little outdoor table. It took less than 10 minutes to get our food which I was pleasantly surprised about. We loved the fish and the clam chowder was decent! It tasted fresh and seasoned perfectly. I didn't love the fries but I'm picky with my French fries. I also didn't love the homeless man hanging out begging for money.... But it is old sac for ya. Otherwise I'm excited to try this place again and see what else they have. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Bowl Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The clam chowder really slapped here. A cute little spot next to the water with outdoor seating. The food came out quick. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Bowl Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

came here on my lunch break, food was satisfying, service was quick! I was able to walk around a little bit and my food was ready at the window. I ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger with fries! The fries were wonderful and a good amount given. The burger was also yummy, but could have used a little bit more salt or flavor on the patty itself. Other than that everything was great, i was able to finish it on my 30. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Bacon Cheeseburger - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

One of the fave when it comes to fish and chips place. Located in Old Town Sacramento by the tracks and the river. Their fish and chips are always fresh with light beer batter that you get the crispness in every bite. Their fish always get to you hot and steamy that melts in your mouth. Chips (fries) are thick cut, crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside. It's not soggy and they don't skimp on their portions. This comes with a tartar sauce that paired well with it. Their shrimp are big in size and also comes in their beer batter coating. Juicy on the inside, crisp on the outside. This comes with cocktail sauce, but i prefer dipping mine on tartar sauce at it gives a little umami flavor to it. Their service was quick and always with their friendly gesture. They have both seating areas in front and in the back. Definitely a place we won't get tired of going back to. read more

Super solid spot. Came out on a rainy Monday. Ordered at the window and food came out quick. Fish was delicious and had a light batter. Not overly oily. Clam chowder also has good flavor. Fries were solid but nothing spectacular. When I came they only had outdoor seating available with the interior blocked off by some metal racks. Several transient folks were lounging around a few tables and one was giving people flowers trying to earn a few bucks. Mostly left us alone, but just be aware. read more

Railroad fish n chips are ALWAYS good! A lil stingy with the dipping sauces of which I don't mind the additional charge lol! Recipe and prep is consistent and I appreciate that! read more

So we came here before we went to the Kings game and ordered the jumbo fish, shrimp and chips. It was around $18 for just that but we decided to also get the watermelon juice which was around five dollars. I wanna say personally I wasn't a fan of the watermelon juice, but my boyfriend was he said it was the best thing he's ever had and he hasn't had much in life so that says a lot. The person taking the order is really sweet. She was really attentive and fast. She seems like to be the 1 out 2 people working there so she was on top of things getting orders out fast on time. The location is really nice, and it was near the water. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish, Shrimp and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

It usually gets decently busy here but I was able to order without a line. They served the food within 10 minutes and it was steaming hot and fresh. One of the best fish and chips I've had since Santa Barbara. Would definitely come again if I have the chance. The tartar was good and has a nice blend of flavor. They have benches outside for people to sit and eat and also a place to drop off the plate. Would caution people to be aware of their surrounding in this area when eating or walking around. Had some youngins running around looking to cause trouble. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is our first time here and I had the Fish with Shrimp with no fries and it was delicious! There was so much that I couldn't finish all of it! My husband had the Catfish and fries and enjoyed it so much that he finished all of it! It taken take long to prepare considering it was a Friday night. Surprisingly we were lucky and found close parking, too! We'll be back with the family! read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish and Shrimp and I requested no fries. - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Typical fish and chips joint in Old Town Sacramento. Love the overall vibe. Staff is good and courteous. Seating is nice. Self service everything. They have nice beers available. Ordered the Fish, Shrimp and Chips special. Shrimps were nice sized and the batter was nice & crispy. Fish was a bit wet and soggy which is why a point less. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Open on New Year's Day. A very reliable place to eat in Old Sacramento. I love their clam chowder and fish and chips. Both Solid Choices. Eating is outside only on picnic benches. That is the only drawback in the cold winter months and the hot summer months. I'm guessing that is why the Clam Chowder is so popular in the winter, it helps keep you warm. There isn't another choice for this food fare in Old Sacramento, so if you want it you have to brave the elements. It wasn't super cold on New Year's Day so lots of people were braving it. From walking around in back you can hear them call out the customer's name as their orders were ready. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips and clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is a good fish and chips shop in Old Sacramento! We were pleasantly surprised by the quality. You order at the window and they call out your number. There are picnic style benches in the patio area where you can sit. For drinks, you get sodas or beer. We got the fish and chips and a 12 oz bowl of clam chowder. We enjoyed both options. I highly recommend trying them out if you are in the Old Sac area and want something casual. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food was okay, ordered the clam chowder cup. Nice seating outside, but inside was a bit cramped. Service was fast, but didn't know they have a "To Go" charge of $0.50. Never mentioned or pictured anywhere on the menu or when ordering. Won't be back again because of this. Luckily I caught this mystery charge, returned, and got the $0.50 back. I would have ordered to eat there, had it mentioned the fee on the menu. The older lady taking orders and handling transactions just said "well now you know". Relevant California Laws for illegal "Junk Fees": The Law (SB 478): Bans hidden fees; all mandatory charges must be in the advertised price. The Exemption (SB 1524): Restaurants can add service fees (e.g., for staff wages) if they are clearly and conspicuously displayed on menus/ads with explanations. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - The "To-go Fee" is not mentioned anywhere on their menus (exterior wall menu or hand held menu at order window) - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

The area is located in Old Sacramento and has plenty of outdoor seating and inside. You order and then pick up on an other window setup. Our food was served pretty quick even though there was a big line. The fish and chips combo was tasty. Felt fresh and not refrigerated food. Everything was warm and good. I didn't try the chowder because it has meat but my husband thought it was okay. Would come back! read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Bowl Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Came here for the day with my three young boys. The gentleman who helped me was very nice and helpful so I didn't order too much food for my kids big eyes and small tummies. Got to sit by the train tracks and enjoy some excellent fish and chips and trains passing by for the kids! Will come back next time we go to a baseball game. read more

Fish tacos: very good, but messy; good combo of slaw, tarter sauce, cilantro, and fried fish Fish-N-Chips: very good; fish was super crispy but lite, not heavy and greasy; not a fan of the fries - they were soggier and not flavorful Clam Chowder bowl/bread bowl: not Disneyland clam chowder but very good; not too thick; good flavor; good blend of potatoes, veggies, and clams 1 Coke 1 Water 1 Modelo 1 Gatorade Total: $70 Overall, very good. You have to snag seating since it's outdoors-Boardwalk style. read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too busy (maybe because of the off and on rain). There wasn't a line and by the time my order was placed a table opened up for their outdoor seating. Order came out less than 10 minutes. Had to order the catfish and chips, but added shrimp. The seafood was lightly breaded and very juicy! Food came out piping hot. The breading was also nicely seasoned as some places can be too salty. Food came with lemon, tartar and cocktail sauce. The chips had a nice crisp too. I highly recommend this spot if you're in old sac! read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Catfish, Shrimp and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Cute little corner location with plenty of tables around. Food was quickly made and tasted yummy. The servings were also good sized read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Jumbo shrimp and chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Can only speak to the chowder. Stopped here to scratch an itch for some chowder. Delicious chowder, plenty of clams, piping hot. Was conducting my obligatory every 10-15 year walk thru Old Sacramento, grabbed the chowder and was glad I did. If the weather is good, there are a few clean picnic tables to eat at and watch the tourists.....If their other items are as good as the chowder, they have a winner on their hands. Thanks Railroad Fish and Chips! read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Delicious chowder at an outside picnic table. - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here on Monday while in Sac for work. Stayed down the street at the Embassy Suites. First off, cool part of town to just walk around. Very convenient and parking was plenty even though I didn't need a car. What a great little gem. I was skeptical since it's not "on the water" but man, was it good. Reviews are spot on. Had the fish and shrimp plate and it was really good. $25 with a 20 oz coke was not bad. The tartar sauce is really good. Has dill in it. Gave me plenty of lemons and sauce. The fries were also really good. I highly recommend this place if you need somewhere to eat. Cool little outside patio and they have indoor seating too. Will definitely be back here if and when I return to Sacramento. read more

It's been years since I have been in Old Sac, so I decided to try the garlic fries. The woman taking orders was very sweet and funny on this 100* day! You order at the window, then pickup at the door. My order came out fast and hot. The fries werr yummy and filling. read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Garlic fries - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Really nice place near to the river and train station plenty of space to eat service the best and food hot fresh and delicious and very affordable clean ambiance very recommended if you are in old Sacramento area read more

Railroad Fish & Chips - Fish Fish, Shrimp and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Sacramento, California

Tasty food at a place that won't break the bank like some of the other places around Old Sacramento kids had half a burger each and I had the clam chowder with the bread bowl and it was moist and yummy. Helped warm me up on a cold day. The kids said they like their burger too. I was hoping for a place that was warm but it basically was the same temperature as the outside. But I'm not allowing that to affect my review. Five star recommended for people that are in old Old Town Sac anyway, I wouldn't drive a long distance just for the restaurant, you come here for the shops and history. read more

Got here right as it opened. Service and food were great. Homemade sauces are an amazing touch!

Torn between 3 and 4 stars. The fish and chips were absolutely amazing but everything else wasn't great. The chicken tenders tasted like dry pieces of cardboard and the calamari was tough and chewy. The watermelon was warm and not sweet. Food came out fast though and this place is a classic in old town sac. Would definitely recommend the fish and chips and clam chowder for a great experience here! They also have malt vinegar available by request. read more

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I stopped in on the Saturday of the St Patrick's Day parade. Me and about a hundred other people decided to come here for some lunch. What a test to this little place! They passed it with flying colors. I ordered corn dog and fries. Despite the large crowd, the food came out quickly, nicely prepared, and hot! I really wonderful corn dog, but I have to comment on how amazing the french fries were. The outdoor, boardwalk, covered patio was the perfect viewing deck to see the beginning of the St Patty's Day parade. I can't wait to come back again when it's less busy. Although, it'll be pretty boring to sit outside and eat without any bagpipers marching past me! read more