Fish Type: Lake Perch Price: $21.00
Overall, I would highly recommend this Fish Fry.
| Fish Score: Excellent Potato Score: Excellent Tartar Score: Excellent Bread Score: Excellent Miscellaneous Score: Excellent |  |
Comment: The Fish Fry at @dextersmadtown has undergone a lot of changes over the years and the current incarnation might be the absolute pinnacle of its evolution.
I sat at the bar this Friday afternoon and pondered what exactly makes each and every bite so delectable. The freshwater fish have varied from time to time, and while bluegill no longer graces the menu, the six pack of perch percolated on my palate like few other fish. Each fillet featured tender and juicy meat beneath a crunchy cocoon-like crust. It paired swimmingly with the big and bold tartar which has itself matured from a much thinner and dillier mix.
When last I supped with Dex the waffle fries ceased to be an option, which made me very very sad. Much to my delight the potato lattices have been reborn and are every bit as crispy and satisfying as their ancestors. Remarkable. The slice of rye on the side needs not be altered in any way, and the present day creamy coleslaw is so superior to its unsophisticated over-oniony predecessor that it bears little relation the the vinegary vagrant.
Dexter’s has won the Best Fish Fry in the city multiple times over the millennia and I honestly have no problem with any of it. It’s simply great. Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry and feel like they are nearing nirvana on North Street.www.dexterspubmadison.com/
301 North Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-3535
