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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. 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,[5] 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.[6][7] In 2017, Batterfish was featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (season 27, episode 3).[8]

In 2020, Batterfish began operating from a food cart at the Happy Valley Station pod in Happy Valley, Oregon.[9][10] 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.[11] 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 2021 list of Portland's 12 best fish and chip eateries.[10]

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References

  1. Katrina Yentch. Where to Eat and Drink on Portland’s Restaurant-Packed Belmont Street Eater Portland, 2023-02-27, retrieved 2023-10-18^
  2. Lucas Peterson. LA's Best Fish & Chips Are Frying Up in Encino Eater LA, 2015-02-17, retrieved 2022-07-27^
  3. Happy Fry-Day: Experience Fish & Chip Bliss at Encino's Batterfish LA Weekly, 2016-05-20, retrieved 2022-07-27^
  4. BatterFish Time Out Los Angeles, retrieved 2022-07-28^
  5. Best Inexpensive Lunch Spots in The Valley CBS News, retrieved 2022-07-28^
  6. Scouting Report: At BatterFish, customizable fish 'n' chips is the way to go Los Angeles Times, 2014-08-06, retrieved 2022-07-27^
  7. Farley Elliott. The Valley's best fish & chips spot to close Eater LA, 2016-06-29, retrieved 2022-07-28^
  8. Barbecue, Batter and Beer Can Chicken Food Network, retrieved 2022-07-28^
  9. Brooke Jackson-Glidden. A Fish & Chips Shop Once Called 'LA's Best' Has Found a New Home in a Happy Valley Food Cart Eater Portland, 2020-09-28, retrieved 2022-07-27^
  10. Jamie Hale. The 12 best fish and chip spots in Portland The Oregonian, 2021-05-17, retrieved 2022-07-27^
  11. Alex Frane. Batterfish Brings Fried Fish Burritos and Spicy Catfish Sandwiches to Sunnyside Eater Portland, 2022-03-17, retrieved 2022-07-27^
  12. Brooke Jackson-Glidden. The Rose VL Family Will Open a New Restaurant on Belmont Eater Portland, 2023-10-17, retrieved 2023-10-18^
  13. Janey Wong. Portland’s Restaurant, Bar, and Food Cart Closures Eater Portland, 2021-01-20, retrieved 2023-10-19^
  14. BatterFish Food Network, retrieved 2022-07-27^
  15. BatterFish Thrillist, retrieved 2022-07-28^