Fish Type: Lake Perch (AYCE) Price: $20.00
Overall, I would highly recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Excellent Potato Score: Excellent Tartar Score: Excellent Bread Score: Poor Miscellaneous Score: Good |  |
Comment: This was, without a doubt, the best Fish Fry I’ve had at Longtable (and I’ve had a few).
The $20 Lake Perch is the real deal and only on the menu during Lent - so get over there ASAP! The six fillets were simply superb, featuring a light and flaky meat, with a veritable wisp of lightly-seasoned cornmeal breading. This kiss of a coating let the actual perch shine through and pair triumphantly with the thick and delectable homemade tartar. I dare say it was an epic combo. Yes, EPIC.
Longtable’s frites are the stuff of legend and this fat stack didn’t disappoint. They were basically perfect and melded effortlessly with the tangy malt vinegar aioli. Love love love. The slaw was bright and clean, highlighted with a lemon nose, and finishing with a subtle cilantro kick. I personally love cilantro, but I know others don’t, so buyer beware. If there is a failing here (and that’s a big if) it’s the absence of bread, but when a Fish Fry is this good it’s forgivable. I will just say, @batch_bakehouse is super-local (hint hint).
Longtable is entrenched in downtown Middleton at this point and it’s no surprise that they’ve slid into the Sweet 16 in the Potosi Cave Ale Fish Fry competition. If you’re like me and you love some legit yellow perch, do yourself a favor and try and out (and maybe kick them a vote). Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry and only hope they keep the perch on the menu year round - it really is THAT good.www.longtablebeercafe.com
7545 Hubbard Ave
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 841-2337
