What a fun spot! Tucked away downtown the Fish Friar is unassuming when you drive by, but we were very impressed after our first visit. Immediately, the staff were very friendly and helpful. While the hostess worked to get our table ready, we grabbed a bottle of wine at the bar to spilt. On Wednesdays their wine bottles are half off! The bartender, Matthew, is phenomenal and makes cocktails with such attention to detail. After we got to our table, our waitress made some recommendations based on what flavors we like and got us excited for the meal. The smoked salmon dip was yummy and we both really enjoyed our entrees. My partner slurped up every drop of the tomato sauce in his dish! My Po Boy made into a bowl was a lovely gluten free option with a delicious spice and citrus taste. I'm sure the sandwich version is great too. This is a great spot if you're looking for sustainable, wild caught seafood options on a date night! A cozy atmosphere with great staff and food. read more

What a lovely find. Ambience is great. Service was awesome and the Food was delicious. We tried the Calamari and Shrimp apps which were well seasoned and had a kick. For our main course I had the spicy po'boy and the rest of the family had the haddock sammy, shrimp and chips and the haddock and chips and all were excellent. read more

We didn't have a reservation... and the restaurant was packed... but when you're in Syracuse, NY on a Friday night you have to have fish fry. Fortunately, we were seated on the patio within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, it took 35 minutes after ordering to get our food. No complaints, though, because it was fantastic! My cousin & I each ordered the Captain's Platter ($28), which came with a large piece of fried haddock, hand-cut fries, 3 fried shrimp, a spicier than expected cocktail sauce, tartar sauce & a small side (I had macaroni salad, my cousin coleslaw). Our waiter was friendly as well as efficient & took the time to chat with us once the dinner rush was over. We loved the fact that when we received our bill, it came with Swedish Fish in lieu of mints! Our only disappointment was that there was too much food to finish and, since we are traveling, no way to take the rest home to enjoy a second time. read more

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Nice interior and cozy decor and lighting. However, it did get really loud in there. The service was good. I appreciated that they cleared the plates after each course so the table didn't get crowded. I got poutine and the gravy was delicious. It was a good size serving. The rest of the people in my party enjoyed their meals as well. We went during happy hour and there were $1 oysters and discounts on drinks which was nice. read more

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I was downtown for a festival and post event passed by Fish Friar. I have heard rave reviews about this establishment repeatedly! We ended up at another pub but I made the many blocks walk back to order dinner and they did not disappoint! Love the cozy ambiance and I was able to score a stool at the bar and was immediately provided water and menus. I ordered a Cosmo, Calamari, and Bahn mi boy bowl to go. The presentation and taste of cocktail and food was spot on. Everything so fresh and tasteful! Best Calamari I have had with the perfect texture. Seafood comes from Maine. Prices are very fair especially for the caliber of food! They have a food truck as well and second location in the making. Service was friendly and informative and made helpful suggestions. Loved everything about my visit, I'm looking forward to returning and trying other menu items! read more

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I was craving some fresh, simply cooked fish and knew I needed to go to The Fish Friar. I was hoping to sit outside, but it was too cold so I sat at the bar. Service was great....the bartender was friendly and very efficient. I had the seafood chowder to start. While it was very tasty, ( haddock, clams and salmon- (?), I thought it was very skimpy on fish. I ordered a piece of grilled haddock and a side of mushy peas. The haddock was sweet, moist and delivered hot. The mushy peas were excellent with great texture. The menu is small, but everything I've tried over the years has been excellent....they know their fish and prepare it simply and beautifully. read more

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Good from start to finish! Accommodating service,menu with a cool vibe and ambiance. Highly recommend for indoor or outside dining. read more

The Fish Friar - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Wow! What a cool place. It has almost a basement vibe. The place was packed when I got there. Reservations were needed that night. But they got me into a spot at the bar. Service was phenomenal. The fish and chips were great! But the star was the side of curry gravy to dip my fries in! So freaking good! This was a great restaurant in downtown Syracuse. I hope to make it back someday. read more

What a fun spot! Tucked away downtown the Fish Friar is unassuming when you drive by, but we were very impressed after our first visit. Immediately, the staff were very friendly and helpful. While the hostess worked to get our table ready, we grabbed a bottle of wine at the bar to spilt. On Wednesdays their wine bottles are half off! The bartender, Matthew, is phenomenal and makes cocktails with such attention to detail. After we got to our table, our waitress made some recommendations based on what flavors we like and got us excited for the meal. The smoked salmon dip was yummy and we both really enjoyed our entrees. My partner slurped up every drop of the tomato sauce in his dish! My Po Boy made into a bowl was a lovely gluten free option with a delicious spice and citrus taste. I'm sure the sandwich version is great too. This is a great spot if you're looking for sustainable, wild caught seafood options on a date night! A cozy atmosphere with great staff and food. read more

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Every time I'm in Syracuse I go here. Love the food and the atmosphere. Its one of the few places that knows how to serve fish that tastes almost as good as from a nice pub in Scotland. read more

Hands down the best fish fry in Syracuse area. It's not your average fish fry joint either. A higher end experience but the food is really selling point. The fish is perfectly breaded and flakey. The homemade tartar sauce is clutch. We came around 1:30 on a Friday and it was surprisingly quiet, but we didn't mind. If your looking for haddock in Syracuse, there is really only one choice; Fish Friar read more

The Fish Friar - Oysters - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Cute spot inside and out. Small but mighty menu and everything done top notch. This will win over those that aren't much of a seafood fan with well prepared meals and homemade sauces. Great cocktails and good service. This is a great place to visit. Highly recommend! read more

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Can be a little tricky finding this place. It's easier in the summer when the outdoor tables are set up. You can add yourself to the waitlist on their web site. I like the new bar. Smallish space but have a lot of outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The fish was panko crusted making it very crunchy. Great cocktails. The kiwi was a revelation. Love the mushy peas read more

The Fish Friar - Kiwi cocktail - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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It's been a while since I've been to the Fish Friar. The ambiance is really moody and lovely at night, on a winter's night when it gets dark early especially. I came early evening and the bar (which is beautiful) was busy, but tables were abundant. Got some calamari, which was well seasoned with a peppery kick. Food came out fast and was predictably tasty. I've gotten takeout lunch in the past here and that's always tasty. Fish is high quality and they come up with some inventive dishes. Love the final touch of giving a swedish fish candy instead of a mint with the bill at the end of the meal. read more

Food was phenomenal with such an enjoyable atmosphere and reasonably priced. Malindi was great as well. 10/10 would go again. read more

The Fish Friar - Fish and rice - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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A cozy unassuming place. Wish I discovered it sooner. We went on Valentines Day so it was busy but service and food were great-no complaints. Food was DELICIOUS. Oyster special with the hot pepper sauce was great, even for someone who doesn't love oysters. Cioppino was delightful, perfectly spicy, and generous portions of all seafood listed. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. I got 2 cocktails, the blizzard of '93 was particularly good, absolutely one of my new favorites in Syracuse. The special lemon olive oil cake was a perfect blend of tart, sweet, and light, wish they sold it as whole cakes. Only downside. It's a tiny place so if it's cold out, those closest the door will feel it when it opens-just wear a sweater. The staff do a good job of getting the door shut quickly though. Highly recommend, can't wait to head there for a po- boy soon! read more

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As wonderful as it was in the winter. Sat outside, calamari still awesome. The salmon dip was light and the banh mi poy boy rice substitute was light and hit the spot. read more

The Fish Friar - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Heard lots of good things about this place. Waited an hour to get in so it's very popular. The inside of this place is nice. All exposed brick and an old school vibe. Once we got seated service was excellent. Food came out very fast and our service was great. We started with oysters and calamari. Both were good. I had broiled haddock,rice and mushy peas for my entree. It's was a bit plain but nice. My son had a fried haddock sandwich and he was happy. My wife had a shrimp dish and it was ok. I would go back. read more

Early Friday dinner with six family members was terrific. Fresh oysters, fun take on poutine, excellent salads and really delicious fried fish. Highly recommended by a crew of foodies. read more

0/10 Food was so tasteless nothing was seasoned. Just a bunch of fried breaded food. Would give the coleslaw 4/10. read more

The Fish Friar - Captain Platter - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I didn't think much of it by the name. Just wanted to order some fish and chips and try it out. Small quaint but super cool inside. We order drinks and then settled in with The salmon grilled cheese. I know, I thought this is definitely not my thing, but it is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It comes with a kind of tomato soup to dip it in, but it really isn't just tomato soup. It is full of flavor and delicious. I just wanted to go and order the fish and chips but so many things on the menu looked so good. read more

Delightful place to have lunch or dinner, by the looks of it, maybe with someone else so you're not alone in a semi-romantic, dark setting. This little restaurant is in downtown Syracuse in New York, and I would like to come here again. It isn't super huge and the car park could be a hassle depending on the day, but with the whole experience, I enjoyed myself. The bartender who served me (bar seating), was very friendly and was ready to answer any questions I had, was fun to talk to, and gave me a sample of delicious whiskey. For lunch/ early dinner, I did have whiskey and as an appetizer I had calamari. The only thing I didn't like was the calamari was a little too salty for my liking. I wanted to take the rest of my dinner home to prepare for the next day. I tried their version of banh mi, shrimp and it was savory, I would get it again. All the flavors went well together, and I would recommend it to any other banh mi lover out there. The wait wasn't long for food, I got to mellow out and enjoy my appetizer and adult beverage, come here if you haven't tried it. read more

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Stopped by The Fish Friar in search of fish and chips and was not disappointed. First of all--the atmosphere in this spot is chic pub perfection. From the tiny gas lanterns on the tables to the twinkle lit bar area--it's everything you want in a fish pub and more. We started our experience with poutine. They offer a delicious twist on their poutine with their curried gravy and diced vegetables. It's honestly amazing. The best poutine I've ever enjoyed. My dining companion was on the hunt for amazing fish and chips so that's what they ordered. I had a bite and their fish and chips here are top notch. I went for the caesar salad with shrimp added, which was also wonderful. They offer a twist on the caesar with crisp fried onions in place of croutons--no complaints here! I also enjoyed one of their tiki cocktails. The Saturn cocktail is a fruity gin delight. The service was the right amount of attentive and the prices were reasonable. Get to it! read more

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The server seemed new and apologized when we returned an item and didnt get another. Very friendly however. Food was great enjoyed the cioppino and shrimp po boy. read more

One of my favorite spots in town! Drinks are top-notch, as is the service. It's a small place, so not recommended for large groups. Favorite side: mushy peas Favorite entree: Fish and chips Favorite snack: ...I guess the spicy haddock bisque Everything I've had has been awesome. One time I got an extra shrimp in my shrimp snack and it made my month. read more

The Fish Friar - Oysters - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We haven't been to Fish Friar in a year or so, we sat outside last time. We ate inside tonight, the music they were playing was so loud I could barely hear my dinner companion. We were shouting as were all the others in the restaurant. We waited 45 mins for our dinner. The food was okay but definitely not as good as it was in the past. read more

What a cute little restaurant! Located in a neat old building we were seated right away and service was great. I tried a sangria which was drier than expected but good and fish and chips. Would definitely go back! read more

The Fish Friar - Sangria - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Love this place. Each dish is at once familiar and unexpected. Almost always the unexpected is delightful. Today I had a salad with shrimp--but the house dressing seemed like it was plain vinegar--so acidic that the lettuces and toppings were hard to eat. I should have noted this to the server, because it might have been a mistake. The shrimp were great, however. read more

Still the freshest seafood in the area. What's not to love? Ambiance is warm and relaxing, fresh air on a nice day as both front doors are open, ac if hot and heat if not. The calamari is tender with light crispy breading and perfectly sized thin slices of cherry pepper for just the right amount of spice in each bite. The broiled haddock over rice with mushy peas is perfectly seasoned and cooked. One of the waitstaff was describing the smoked salmon grilled cheese that will be my order next visit for sure! Service is always friendly, helpful, and fast. The staff always seem happy and are fun to chat with. read more

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It's a clean and beautiful restaurant with an extensive menu. The service was amazing and the staff were very nice. I would definitely recommend their fried fish sandwich. It tasted very fresh to me. read more

The Fish Friar - Peanut butter pie - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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They seated us last minute on a busy weekend. Service was perfect and food was delicious. Drink menu is super fun, including mocktails.

Wonderful food, service and staff. Perfect casual dining with great menu and drinks. Look forward to going again.

Ordered The Captains Platter for delivery. My fish piece was large and cooked perfectly. Shrimp were excellent. Fries were cooked perfectly. Delivery was fast. This is now my go-to place for fried fish. read more

My favorite seafood restaurant in Syracuse. The fish is so crispy, the apps delicious, the margaritas are DELICIOUS!! The restaurant is tiny, so come early or order take out. The fish stays crispy! The sides are so good: the potato salad is classic, the rice is tasty, the mushy peas are a must have! The sauces are delicious as well, with the tartar sauce (and others) being homemade!! read more

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If you're looking for a place with good food and drinks, I'd recommend stopping by FF. I love their fish; it's always hot and fresh. I've tried out a lot of fish options in the area, and FF has one of the best fish dinners. The ambiance at FF is great too. I love this space. I've been coming to different restaurants in this space over the years. It's convenient to get to and has plenty of parking nearby. I can't wait to stop back soon. read more

Came here on a random Tuesday night as I was in town and staying less than a 10 minute walk away. I came for an early dinner so it wasn't too busy yet which I was thankful for because it's pretty small inside. Service was attentive and kind. Tex Max Tuesday so they had $8 margaritas which was perfectly done. I got the house chowder and crispy shrimp. Both were delicious. Chowder was super flavorful with a bit a spice which I loved. The shrimp were some of the best fried shrimp I've ever had. Nice and plump, extra crispy breading and seasoned to perfection. I got mine with the tartar sauce which was balanced and fresh. Will definitely have to come back to try some other items in the future. read more

The Fish Friar - Crispy Shrimp, House Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Beer recommendation: Boddington's A nice little gem in the middle of the city, cramped but lively. Staff has been quick every time we've been there and have had nice friendly bartenders. Limited menu is done well, would have said a few small changes each season would be warranted, but they just did that and what they do they do well. Cocktails sometimes tend to the sweet side, but it ends up a nice place to hang on its off nights to have a couple of drinks. Beer is limited but usually covers a range of styles, occasionally they won't have a sour or saison but it's still a range. Great little spot. Worth the hassle. read more

Let me just put it out there- I've been to the Fish Friar quite a few times. In my opinion, it's the best seafood spot in the city and it's not particularly close. I stopped in at about 3:30 on a Thursday. I was the only patron in the restaurant and as such was served quite promptly. I was allowed to seat myself. My server was friendly, prompt, and attentive even though I was the only one in the restaurant. Good stuff. I had a 12 oz beer and the special of the day, the Bahn mi boy. This is a riff on the classic Bahn mi sandwich wherein they swap the typical protein for their crispy shrimp. This sandwich was excellent. The mayo was nice and spicy. The vegetables were great, the cucumbers were long sliced which helped their coverage. The shrimp were nice and crispy, the breading they use is exceptional. I had fries and Mac salad as my sides. Both were excellent. Would recommend both in a heartbeat. Total came to just over 27 dollars. Well worth the money. If you haven't been, you really should go. It's fantastic. Bring a date, the atmosphere is pretty intimate in the evening. Only downsides is the place is quite small and could potentially be full if you go for dinner. Also you gotta park on the street in the city- always a bummer but what can you do. I'll certainly be back. read more

The Fish Friar - Bahn mi boy - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Fun environment with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was good and on the laid back side. Food was tasty. We split the two plate and it was plenty of food. Fried fish and shrimp basket and calamari. read more

The Fish Friar - Calamari with fried peppers - Fish & Chips Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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The ambiance is sweet & cozy. Our server "Taylor" is super polite. This place was recommended for fish (broiled or fried) and it was great. The "Cool Boy" and the broiled "Haddock" was incredibly delicious! You ever had Haddock hard to season to taste? --Ya'll-- It was SO GOOD!!! read more

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