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    Shark Boy Fish and Chips

    4.5 (314 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Brett W.

    The decor is nice with some exceptions. There are a several things here and there that need fixing, decor wise. When I walked in, I'm not exaggerating here, every table had varying amounts of crumbs having not been wiped down so I had to choose a table with the least amount. To the food. I got the fish, shrimp and chips. The following applies to all three. They had some spices but honestly they were mid at best. The breaded fish had a strange texture, kind of mushy. Fish is usually flakey right? The shrimp and chips/fries were mid as well.

    Tabletop with hand sanitizer and hot sauce!
    Eric I.

    OK, I have to admit I'm biased to like any place that calls itself "Shark Boy", whether it's a fish and chips place, a spa, hotel, whatever. Just seems playful and fun. But how was the food? Fortunately, it was good! The breading on the fish was a little unconventional compared to a lot of fish and chip places - almost like a corn meal, find breading versus the batter bready type. But I liked it. What I really liked was the fish seemed fresh - light and flaky. It seemed like it was freshly breaded and fried, not frozen. It's just that I've been to some places that service fish where the fish inside is soggy, seems freezer burned, and is just a bear to eat. But this was a pleasure to eat. Flavor was pretty typical, but texture and freshness was excellent. And you could pick two sauces (tartar sauce and hot sauce for me!) which is great because I used both. And the sides I picked were the chips/fries and coleslaw and both were very good too. Lots of fries as you can see. Service was businesslike and efficient and they brought the meal to my table versus just calling my name to get it. I like the small touches and they seem like they care about the customer experience, even if it's a more casual place. Just the hand sanitizer on the table was a thoughtful touch which I appreciated. So very much enjoyed it and happy to recommend it.

    Fish, shrimp, and chips
    Lovin C.

    My fish, shrimp, and chips were fresh and tasted good. The portions are massive here and the staff was friendly! I hope more people eat here, I was their only customer tonight.

    Fish Tacos w/ Chips (fries) with Clam Chowder
    Kay O.

    This was my first time ever going to this restaurant, and it hit the spot perfectly!! We were craving some thing light and fish is always perfect and anything deep-fried is always amazing, may as well put the two together!! I have a stupid food, allergies, and luckily, for me, the gentleman working behind the counter, Hoodie, went and found their recipe book to find out the exact ingredients of their batter since I'm allergic to monosodium glutamate/MSG. He was such a sweetheart and went through the roller decks of recipes! I was in luck and none of their fish tacos or Clam Chowder had monosodium glutamate, but their signature House sauce was mixed with ranch and another sauce, so I couldn't have that since ranch has monosodium glutamate in it. My foodie friend and I decided to get two different dishes so we could share. I got the fish tacos which were delicious and I love their different assortment of sauces! We also got clam chowder and shrimp with french fries! Goodness everything was so delicious. we were full for the time being, but not overly full!! I really love the playful environment of the atmosphere. There were a bunch of games you could play with your family and I thought that was very inviting for a family like setting. At the front counter they also had little fidget spinners or pop its , You could take free of charge. Lol too funny!! I definitely wanna go back here and try more dishes and sauces!!

    Fish thin compared to breading
    Denise D.

    My son really hyped this place up, so I was excited to try it. But unfortunately it was just okay for me. The 2 Hungry meals we ordered were drastically different, one plate was loaded up with fries and giant pieces of fish, and the other had a small handful of mushy fries with overly cooked fish that was so tiny, it was like an afterthought to the coating. They did throw an extra shrimp in the meal, but the grease used to fry it was dirty and the breading was falling off the shrimp. For $27, I just expect better for one plate. The star of the meal was the bang bang sauce. Not sure I'd even revisit this location after such disappointing food at a pretty hefty price tag.

    Hungry 2 4 + 1 side
    Casey Q.

    Pros: - Fish was cooked to perfection. Seasoning was perfect and I love how it wasn't oily. - Shrimp was also cooked perfectly and a good size. - Fries were seasoned well and paired nicely with the fish. - Clam Chowder was loaded and was the perfect consistency. - Self serve kiosk made everything easy to view and order. Cons: N/A

    Dalan C.

    Stopped by Sharkboy Fish and Chips today to give it a try. The shrimp were good size and cooked well, but didn't have the sweet taste of shrimp. Fish was crispy, a little lacking in flavor, and I think the batter is a cornmeal. 6.8/10. I really enjoyed the fries because they were crispy and flavorful 8/10. The sauces were decent and they have several to choose from.

    Amy S.

    This place is soooooo good. Tucked in a little area right off the 880 and First st. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, you feel so welcome. I went Friday night and it was so delicious it's all I could think about at work Saturday so I went again! The food is fresh and so delicious. Popping hot even when I picked up and went home with it. It's a must try!

    Nuran S.

    Had an amazing experience here last weekend. I've had Shark boy bookmarked for quite some time and I'm really glad I finally got to try this place. The staff was so friendly and informed on their menu. My friend has an MSG allergy and they looked through all the ingredients to make sure she can have each dish/sauce. Hoody was especially nice and hospitable. I love the fish here, it's not battered it's breaded. Light and crispy, not too greasy. The fries are seasoned to perfection and I tried most of their condiments/ specialty sauces and they were all out of this world. For sides I would recommend: fries or their clam chowder which was perfect for this rainy weather. The vibes are more laid back and super family friendly! They have a little play area for the kids and what kid doesn't love a basket of fries ?! Can't wait to make this place part of my weekly rotation.

    Paulina L.

    Came here since I was craving some fish and chips and seen this place popping up lately. You come in and it's okay looking inside not much wow factor. You order on the Kiosk. Ordered the garlic Parmesan fries, friend shrimp and the fried fish and chips. Food was good but taste got tiring after a while. They have sauces but it was okay as well. They didn't have napkins and when I asked for some the guy said I'll give you this much for now. Wasn't really clean the tables. Their garlic Parmesan fries were mid, it had too much fake garlic sauce on it and just over powering to be honest. Their potato salad tasted like it was from Walmart. Probably won't come again but glad I tried it.

    Francis T.

    5/5 crust and seasoning. The quantity is definitely less for the price compared so some places but the food was fire. The shrimp is so crispy you can even eat the tail. I wish they did give more sauce tho. Would I come back, yea. Service is always p good to and never really crowded.

    Jomar A.

    I've been meaning to go to this place for months and I'm sad I didn't go when I first looked it up. The food is absolutely delicious. It is so crispy and so tasty that I'm shocked. Paired with the garlic butter, I can feel my heart telling me to stop but it's just so addicting. The service can be a bit slow because there's a lot of people ordering but you order on an iPad and they start right away. I recommend eating it there to get the maximum freshness and it should be enjoyed right away. Most fried things are best enjoyed sooner than rather later. Would definitely go here again!!

    Emily M.

    I came with a group of 5 and we shared a family platter. The platter came with fish, shrimp, and LOTS of fries. I enjoyed the variety of sauces they give you to dip your food. The fish had a good batter and wasent super dry on the inside but I did wish the fish was a little thicker. The fries were perfectly seasoned and fried for a nice crisp outside

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    Ask the Community - Shark Boy Fish and Chips

    I have food allergies. Does the breading or seasoning have monosodium glutamate/MSG in it?

    No, the breading does not. However, the bang bang sauce does have MSG in it.

    Do you have fish without hot spices?

    Yes- One can order dishes without spices and sauces are all in the side.

    Is this beer battered?

    Hey Saba, our fish and shrimp are not battered, they are breaded.

    What kind of fish are served?

    Swai fish

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