Pat McGinty's.... For Fish-Fry
With Lent around the corner Friday fish-fry season is upon us. It is time to start lining up places in which to partake in that most comfortable of comfort foods. WNY most certainly must be the epicenter of the fish-fry universe. It is difficult to find a bad fish and chips in Buffalo and places that serve the delectable dish are everywhere. That is no excuse, however, not to enjoy the best of the best when you get the craving for golden batter.
Pat McGinty's, at 38 swan, directly across from Dunn Tire Park, possibly qualifies as the best of the best when it comes to fried fish. My father first introduced my wife and I to this place in an effort to satisfy our own craving for a good fish-fry after our long search for a good battered fish in Chicago turned up empty. Boy were our cravings satisfied. McGinty's is an unassuming old time traditional Buffalo Irish bar. Having anchored this block for many years the place drips with tradition and history. Yet you probably would never have imagined yourself entering this place. I suggest you do. The portions are generous and the fish is cooked perfectly to a crisp golden brown. I like to smother it in lemon and vinegar. Mmmmmmmm my mouth is watering. I suggest you also try their traditional Irish soda bread. Places like McGinty's put the Buffalo in New Buffalo.
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martin kemp
lordy, thats all the way downtown!... what about parking? will i get a ticket?
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Les
sorry, Morgan's has the best fish fry in town...
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BuffaloRox
Steel,
It's no longer McGinty's. I've heard rumors of a Machavellian twist that led to the closing of McGinty's. It's now called the Irish Times. It does have a very good traditional fish fry (and an awesome soup and fish sandwich special for lunch). However, I love the fish fry at Sterling Tavern on Hertel. Their fish fry includes a great piece of fish that you can actually taste (unlike other places that have too much batter). They also have an outstanding beer selection.
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mollie a
casey's on amherst street....!
yummmmmm
talk about t.g.i.f !
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mollie a
er, or: i.w.i.w.f. (i wish it were friday)
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Seamus Gallivan
McGinty's is now called "Irish Times," or at least still was the last time I was home. There is quite a twist behind the turnover, which left an unsavory taste in the mouths of some involved - unlike their fish fry, which was indeed spectacular. The stench of the transaction was enough for my father to yank his picture off of the Wall of Fame!
Pat McGinty has focused his efforts on a travel agency, building upon the trips to Ireland and Scotland that he arranged trough the pub. And he does an amazing job of it - I once went on the Ireland trip, and not only has he built an impressive itinerary, but the people we met along the way were very fond of him, and us by extension. He's a walking historian with a true bartender's sense of camaraderie.
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STEEL
I am very sad to hear of this big change. Hopefully the food stays top notch but with a new owner and new name it does seem to loses something
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bigboy
we can get a lot of different takes on the best fish fry in town. I like the Creekview in Williamsville best with Meisters on Hertel coming in a close second.......that would of course change if Kenny would reopen The Place
Martin - isn't downtown too dangerous to even park your car?
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Michele
The Edge of Town on Genesee St has THE BEST fish frys,Complete with a great salad bar,homemade soups and rye bread, Not to mention its really cool tin ceiling and comfy booths!
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