Review
The 3-piece cod from the @5thquarter608 is a good deal and really hits the spot. The cod is lightly-breaded and flaky, and pairs perfectly with their creamy tartar. The hash browns with cheese and onion were superb, the bread was fresh and chewy, and the homemade coleslaw had a unique flavor unlike any I've had before.
Overall, I'd say this one is easily recommendable. That's it. I'll be back.The 3-piece cod totally hit the spot and almost, almost made me forget about that last goal with under five minutes left. The fish fried in a flash and was clearly the last order to hit the fryer before the 9pm cutoff. As per usual, everything was up to standard. The cod was lightly-breaded and paired perfectly with the super thick and tangy tartar.
The hash browns with cheese and onion were slick and creamy and a real showstopper. The slice of French did its job and the slaw was a little juicy with some snap.
One of the hallmarks of a great Fish Fry is consistency and the 5th Quarter is about as consistent as they come. Overall, we continue to recommend this Fish Fry and love that it's always there for you when you need it.If you like lake perch, you're going to like the 5th Quarter. Their perch is cloaked in a light and crispy breading that has just the right amount of seasoning. The five flaky fillets look as good as they taste and are worth every bit of the $12.00 price tag. It really is everything perch should be.
House-cut fries are tough to beat and one of the only ways to do it is with perfectly fried hash browns. Even then it's a tough row to hoe, but when they're slathered with cheese and loaded up with onion the way the 5th Quarter does it it's not only possible, it's nearly guaranteed.
When the conversation turns to tartar the 5th Quarter has a lot to say. Their sauce is thick and creamy, and comes in a big squeeze bottle so there is more than enough to go around. Load up, folks!
A big slice of French bread keeps the ball rolling, and the creamy, homemade slaw does all it needs to do and then some. They both do their jobs without overshadowing the fantastic fish or the superior spuds.
When we had to please a teething baby, a vegetarian mom, a grandma and grandpa who only like supper clubs, and a cousin of unknown tastes we knew the 5th Quarter would be up to the challenge. Everyone enjoyed the perch, cod, shrimp, and special vegetarian meals they got, and left with fully bellies and smiles on their faces. Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry and have the 5th Quarter firmly amongst our Friday night favorites.
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.
This certainly wasn't the perfect perch of yesteryear but it still got the job done. Three large fillets of pike-perch were more than ample and depleted my tartar allotment in no time.
The hash browns (with the requisite cheese and onion) could have used another minute on the flattop, but played their roll, while the slaw and French bread closed it all out.
While this wasn't the gem I was hoping for it, was still a win and a fun way to watch Game 1 of the NLDS.
The 3-piece cod at the postgame party hotspot is as good as ever. This is just good, no-nonsense, lightly-breaded, grease-free fish that pairs perfectly with their thick, creamy, and zippy tartar. The cup of slaw is fresh and plentiful, while the slice of French bread does its job and then some.
There are a few sides to choose from (including upgrades like cheese curds and onion rings), but I can't bring myself to stray from the hash browns with cheese and onion. Apparently my first pile slid right off the plate and onto the floor of the kitchen, but their replacement was large and in charge, perfectly crisped, and delicious.
We typically hit most places right around the Friday rush, but I have to say it was pretty nice to walk right in, set right down, and let our hair hang low without the crowd. Overall, we continue to recommend this Fish Fry and think it's easily one of Verona's finest.The 5th Quarter is down in Verona and situated in an industrial-looking building. While you'd think the place would be dark and cold from outward appearances, once the threshold is crossed an inviting atmosphere awaits. There are only two fish options at the 5th Quarter, but since both are excellent more are not needed. I've had the cod several times, but this was my first foray into the lake perch and it was one for the ages.
The perch goes for $12 and comes with all the standard accoutrements. While some places are pawning off other perch-like species on Fridays the 5th Quarter has the genuine article yellow perch. The portion features five fillets with a deliciously light and crispy breading. It was super clean and tasty, and the well-seasoned breading only compounded its delectability. It was really, really, really outstanding and some of the best I've had recently (and maybe ever).
Usually when house-cut fries are on the menu my choice of side is made for me, but today I just had to try the hash browns (cheese and onion available at no charge). It was a nice portion of shredded spuds with healthy chunk of real cheddar and lightly sautéed onions inside. They were superb in every sense of the word, and basically perfect.
One of the greatest fears at any Fish Fry is running out of tartar sauce, but it's not a concern at the 5th Quarter since they leave a whole giant squeeze bottle on each and every table. It's a good, hearty blend with plenty of zip which really takes the fish up a notch.
While the fish, potatoes, and tartar were large and in charge a tiny slice of French bread left a mark of its own with a notable freshness. Some flavorful and zesty coleslaw also did what it could do to not get lost in the shuffle and succeeded as every bite got gobbled up.
This is simply a top-notch Fish Fry all around. I literally have no complaints and can't wait to come back again soon. Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry and think it's far and away the best Verona has to offer. It's definitely a keeper.
The 5th quarter is in an interesting location near the new(ish) Farm & Fleet. It shares a very warehouse-looking building with several other businesses which gives the area an industrial park kind of feel. The bar is actually very nice however. It looks practically brand new, is very well lit and has a wide open, airy feel. For lunch they offer the same Fish Fry they do for dinner, just in a smaller portion.
The lunch Fish Fry consists of 2 pieces of cod with baked potato, bread and slaw for $7.95.I didn’t catch the baked potato part right off but was able to substitute fries after I reread the menu a little more thoroughly. The fish came about 10 minutes after we ordered and was as hot as can be. The cod had a delicious batter almost like you normally see on catfish. It was light and flaky but had some spices in it that made it a deep brown color. It complimented the light and flaky cod underneath very well, it was superb. My only complaint is that it left me wanting more after I quickly polished off my first two.
The French fries I substituted for the baked potato were also very good. The crispy crinkle cut fries were fresh from the fryer, and hot as can be. The tartar sauce was also dead on and was delicious with both fish and fries. Boom, boom, boom – Fish, Fries, Tartar.
On the side the 5th quarter gives you exactly what they should, a nice simple piece of bread and clean, straight-forward slaw which was likely homemade. Both were easily edible and did a good job of not distracting me from the feature food, the delicious cod.
The Romans were right; the 5th quarter has great cod. They also have some other options on Friday nights that I will be back for. The food was great, the place is very nice and the service was quick and professional. Overall this is a great lunch time Fish Fry and I am grateful for the excellent recommendation. Keep ‘em coming people, if you have somewhere you think is great chances are we will too! You too can be like the Romans, Hail Caesar!
1st: They do their Fish Fry for lunch and dinner. The lunch features a 2-piece cod for $9.45 and if you're the first customers of the day (like we were) it will come alarmingly fast (there must be some hot oil in these parts). The cod is an extremely flaky rendition that can't be handled without falling apart - it's definitely fork food. The fish has a mild, pleasant flavor that's elegantly paired with a moderately-seasoned breading. The coating has just enough pizazz to enhance the fish and stays intact despite some grease seepage.
2nd: French Fries can be substituted for the default baked potato (which is a wise move). The spuds are house-cut, complete with the skin-on and fried to a satisfying crunchiness. They are the kind of fries that make you think "Every place should just do it like this."
3rd: They pair a superb tartar with the cod that has the right ratio of mayo to relish. The pop it provides puts the pristine fish onto a plateau it could never approach on its own.
4th: The periphery items are good too. A nice, soft piece of French bread is fresh and delicate, and a step up from the traditional dinner roll. The homemade slaw is finely-chopped and creamy but left some remnant slaw water when all was said and done. It was still tasty though.
The 5th Quarter is a great little sports bar that really does Fish Fry right. It's clear they take pride in what they do and it comes through in the food, the service, and the atmosphere. Overall, we highly recommend this Fish Fry and definitely won't be waiting four more years to come back.