Batterfish

Batterfish is 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 specializes in fish and chips and has been featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Batterfish
Exterior of the restaurant in Portland, Oregon, 2022
Restaurant information
Food typeSeafood
Street address3336 Southeast Belmont Street
CityPortland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97214
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.5163°N 122.6301°W / 45.5163; -122.6301
Websitebatterfish.com

Description

Batterfish has been described as a fish and chip shop. The business has served catfish, cod, salmon, and tilapia, with chili, curry, garlic ginger, lemon basil, and traditional batter options.[1][2] Sides have included fries, onion rings, and peas.[3] Over time, the menu has expanded to include burgers, burritos, and sandwiches.[4]

History
Grilled Mahi-mahi taco, 2022

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.[4]

Reception

In 2015, Lucas Peterson of Eater Los Angeles said Batterfish served the best fish and chips in Los Angeles.[1] 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."[11] Thrillist describes Batterfish as an "Encino wonderland" and a "British pub-inspired spot with unique fish and chip options". The site recommends the curry cod with sweet potato fries.[12] Jamie Hale included Batterfish in The Oregonian's 2021 list of "The 12 best fish and chip spots in Portland".[10]

See also

References
  1. Peterson, Lucas (2015-02-17). "LA's Best Fish & Chips Are Frying Up in Encino". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  2. "Happy Fry-Day: Experience Fish & Chip Bliss at Encino's Batterfish". LA Weekly. 2016-05-20. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  3. "BatterFish". Time Out Los Angeles. Archived from the original on 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  4. Frane, Alex (2022-03-17). "Batterfish Brings Fried Fish Burritos and Spicy Catfish Sandwiches to Sunnyside". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  5. "Best Inexpensive Lunch Spots in The Valley". CBS News. Archived from the original on 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  6. "Scouting Report: At BatterFish, customizable fish 'n' chips is the way to go". Los Angeles Times. 2014-08-06. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  7. Elliott, Farley (2016-06-29). "The Valley's best fish & chips spot to close". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  8. "Barbecue, Batter and Beer Can Chicken". Food Network. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  9. Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-09-28). "A Fish & Chips Shop Once Called 'LA's Best' Has Found a New Home in a Happy Valley Food Cart". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  10. Hale, Jamie (2021-05-17). "The 12 best fish and chip spots in Portland". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  11. "BatterFish". Food Network. Archived from the original on 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  12. "BatterFish". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
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