Fish Type: Cod Price: $10.50
Overall, I would highly recommend this fish fry.
| Fish Score: Excellent French Fry Score: Good Tartar Score: Excellent Bread Score: Good Miscellaneous Score: Good |  |
In an attempt to constantly build our Fish Fry knowledge base it is necessary to branch out and try new places. We planned to start 2010 off with a bang by trying one of the two places we currently have as must visits (the VFW on Cottage Grove Road or Cahoots in Verona). We wound up in Verona, but to our dismay Cahoots was not serving Fish Fry this first day of the New Year. We were let down, but eventually navigated the tangled streets and landed at the 5th Quarter Sports Bar and Grill.
Like Cahoots, the 5th Quarter was not really busy, but at least they were still serving Fish Fry. We pulled some stools close to the bar and ordered up a couple plates of the cod. I got my three-piece with the traditional French fries while Gabe wussed out and went for a two-piece with a salad. As I drank my beer and Gabe sipped his Coke we noticed a small group of people get up from the dining area to leave, among them was WISC TV3 Chief Meteorologist Gary Cannalte. It was funny since we have also seen Charlie Shortino at Leudke’s Oakcrest Tavern previously. Apparently our local weathermen like Friday Fish Fry just as much as the rest of us. For some reason I trust them both more now that I know this.
Gary and the gang left, and shortly after our piping hot fish hit the bar. The cod was enrobed in a dark and flavorful batter which was as delicate as it was tasty. There is certainly a secret blend of herbs and spices going on here and it totally works. The actual cod was flaky and buttery tasting and was well complimented by this spicier than average batter.
The crinkle cut fries that accompanied were also very good. They were extremely plentiful and I actually ran out of fish before fries which usually never happens. Only a perfect combination of tasty fish and plentiful fries could have made this possible, that, and the fact that the delicious tartar comes in big squeeze bottle which means I could use as much as my little heart desired.
At this point I was more than pleased. Great fish, local celebrities, what more could a Fish Fry fan ask for? All they needed to do was throw in a decent roll with some slaw and chalk it up as a win. The 5th Quarter apparently knows this drill and does just that with a nice slice of French bread and some chunky homemade slaw.
Overall, the Fish Fry at the 5th Quarter is easily recommendable. The fish, fries and tartar were all great, and at $10.50 it is a good value. The establishment itself is clean, and the service was quick and friendly which resulted in us being in and out in less than an hour flat. In the end we have no complaints about this visit and if this first Friday is any indication 2010 is going to be a great year for Fish Fry.
www.5thquarter.biz/
161 Horizon Drive
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-9690
