Batterfish
Batterfish was a fish and chip shop in Portland, Oregon. Previously, the business operated in Encino, Los Angeles, as a food truck in Santa Monica, California, and as a food cart in Happy Valley, Oregon. Batterfish specialized in fish and chips and was featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The restaurant closed by 2023.
Description
Batterfish was described as a fish and chip shop on Belmont Street in southeast Portland.[1] The business served catfish, cod, salmon, and tilapia, with chili, curry, garlic ginger, lemon basil, and traditional batter options.[2][3] Sides included fries, onion rings, and peas.[4] Over time, the menu expanded to include burgers, burritos, and sandwiches.[5] Batterfish also served fish tacos and burritos to commemorate a restaurant which had previously operated in the Portland space, as well as vegan options.[1]
History
The restaurant opened in Encino, Los Angeles, in 2014,[6] and operated there until June 2016, when owner Jason Killalee announced plans to operate Batterfish as a food truck in Santa Monica, California, starting on July 15. [7][8] In 2017, Batterfish was featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (season 27, episode 3).[9]
In 2020, Batterfish began operating from a food cart at the Happy Valley Station pod in Happy Valley, Oregon.[10][11] The business relocated and became a brick and mortar restaurant in southeast Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood in 2022, operating in a space which previously housed Char Latin Grill.[5] The restaurant closed by 2023, and the restaurant Annam VL moved into the space.[12][13]
Reception
In 2015, Lucas Peterson of Eater Los Angeles said Batterfish served the best fish and chips in Los Angeles.[2] Guy Fieri said of the restaurant, "If you can a make a living off a fish and chips truck in a town like Los Angeles, you must be doing it right."[14] Thrillist described Batterfish as an "Encino wonderland" and a "British pub-inspired spot with unique fish and chip options". The site recommended the curry cod with sweet potato fries.[15] Jamie Hale included Batterfish in The Oregonian's 2021 list of Portland's 12 best fish and chip eateries.[11]
See also
- List of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episodes
- List of fish and chip restaurants
- List of food trucks
- List of seafood restaurants
References
- ^ a b Yentch, Katrina (2023-02-27). "Where to Eat and Drink on Portland's Restaurant-Packed Belmont Street". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ a b Peterson, Lucas (2015-02-17). "LA's Best Fish & Chips Are Frying Up in Encino". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "Happy Fry-Day: Experience Fish & Chip Bliss at Encino's Batterfish". LA Weekly. 2016-05-20. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "BatterFish". Time Out Los Angeles. Archived from the original on 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ a b Frane, Alex (2022-03-17). "Batterfish Brings Fried Fish Burritos and Spicy Catfish Sandwiches to Sunnyside". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "Best Inexpensive Lunch Spots in The Valley". CBS News. Archived from the original on 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "Scouting Report: At BatterFish, customizable fish 'n' chips is the way to go". Los Angeles Times. 2014-08-06. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ Elliott, Farley (2016-06-29). "The Valley's best fish & chips spot to close". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "Barbecue, Batter and Beer Can Chicken". Food Network. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-09-28). "A Fish & Chips Shop Once Called 'LA's Best' Has Found a New Home in a Happy Valley Food Cart". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ a b Hale, Jamie (2021-05-17). "The 12 best fish and chip spots in Portland". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2023-10-17). "The Rose VL Family Will Open a New Restaurant on Belmont". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ Wong, Janey (2021-01-20). "Portland's Restaurant, Bar, and Food Cart Closures". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "BatterFish". Food Network. Archived from the original on 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "BatterFish". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
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