![]() The cole slaw was a letdown compared to years past, opting for a more vinegary base. It was perfectly tasteless, but satisfying in an American cheese sort of way.Īlso, as in years past, we differed on our macaroni & cheese opinions – Ledcat really liked this dish and I thought it was a little too pasty and definitely too peppery. ![]() The grilled cheese was your standard American cheese on lightly toasted white bread sort of thing. The fish was once again covered in a delightful batter that was excellent and sort of melted in our mouths. We waited about 15 minutes for our food we were order number 3. And that was it – a missed opportunity to put out information about the Elks. Small baskets with packets of condiments were spaced out. The tables were set with colorful placemats and silverware. Compare that to the Our Lady of Grace prices with a plastic pitcher of wine versus a full bar. We both got a can of pop from the bar and I spent $15 with tips. We ordered the exact same items as in the past two years – fish sandwich for Ledcat, grilled cheese for me, sides of cole slaw and macaroni & cheese for us both. No pierogies, no pizza, no shrimp, and no special kids menu. The menu remains unchanged – fish sandwiches, broiled fish, grilled cheese with the side options of french fries, cole slaw and macaroni. She was wearing a LL Bean trucker hat and her LL Bean winter coat so I assume everyone thought she was an upstart young boy who was looking for his mom. Ledcat was at the back of a line snaking down the hall and I had to call to her to make her way through. Things got a little folksy when a lady from the kitchen yelled to the ladies at the desk “We are ready back here – let’s get started” and the hungry dozen diners swarmed the desk to order. I was asked to seat myself, then come up to place my order at 5:30 sharp – but also encouraged to order a drink from the bar. Everything was set up with about a dozen people also arriving early. I walked in the door about 5:20 while Ledcat parked. We decided to head over early to avoid a crowd and because we were both hungry after skipping lunch. They have a jaunty sidewalk sign and a big rainbow fish windsock to bring in the folks. There’s plenty of street parking available. This lodge is located on Cedar Avenue in the Northside neighborhood known as both East Allegheny and Deutschtown. Check out our visit to the Elks in 2017 and in 2016. I have to admit that when I revisited previous reviews I was taken aback to realize how little has changed, right down to my taking pretty much the same photos from year to year. ![]() We wrap up the year, as we have in years past, by stopping by the Elks Lodge for dinner. ![]() Ecofactors such as reusable/disposable items, recycling bins, takeout containers.Menu: variety, portions, taste and price.Atmosphere/Volunteer Friendliness/Engagement.In review, the factors we assess include: And vote in The Incline’s Fish Fry bracket. There’s a winner! Find a fish fry on this map! You can also follow them on Facebook and find tons of reviews and suggestions. Random review of #fishburgh adventures during Lent. Welcome to Fish Fry Fridays, 2018 Edition! Click here to learn more about this project.
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