Brothers Fish & Chips

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   Andrea

   New York City19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great. Chef Elmer is an artist with food and always a beautiful presentation. Went for the special Oyster event - oysters served theee ways - all delicious. Never disappoints
   

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   Frederick VIP

   New York City53 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Nestled in a strip mall that evokes memories of tire repair shops, Brother’s Fish &Chips has earned a reputation for its seafood offerings. Despite the uninspiring location and a no-show fee of $25 per person, we decided to give it a try on Saturday night. We started with four appetizers, which I must admit were quite delightful. However, when it came to the main dish—the crab cakes—we were left disappointed. Rather than a succulent blend of crab, they were mostly breadcrumbs, resembling a potato patty more than anything else. This lack of crab flavor was further compounded by the crab tostones, which appeared to be devoid of crabmeat altogether. The overall taste was lackluster. The bill for two came to $190 with tip, and we didn’t even indulge in alcohol. For a restaurant in this neighborhood, the price felt steep, especially considering the lack of ambiance and the unremarkable service. To add insult to injury, I noticed an additional $50 charge on my credit card for the no-show fee, despite our presence at the restaurant. After a week of waiting for a resolution, I’m still without a refund and have decided to dispute the charge with Amex. Our experience at Brother’s Fish & Chips was underwhelming. While the appetizers hinted at potential, the main courses failed to deliver. The combination of high prices, mediocre service, and unresolved billing issues makes me hesitant to recommend this place. It feels like a hit-or-miss establishment, but unfortunately, my visit was a miss. Save your time and money—there are better seafood options out there.
   

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   Anthony

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service at Brother’s Fish & Chips is always exceptional. We love celebrating special occasions here as well as coming for an ordinary night out. You cannot go wrong with the tasting menu if you do choose that option. Elmer is a genius in the culinary space! Thank you Brother’s Fish and Chips for always providing an outstanding experience.
   

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   Michael

   New York City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food, service, and wines. Will definitely be back to try the tasting menus!!!
   

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   Patty VIP

   New York City117 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had dinner during restaurant week with mixed results. We have had excellent dinners at Brothers so we chose to go there during restaurant week. First, the service was outstanding as always. The restaurant week menu was very limited, only two choices for each course. The appetizers were good. The fish tacos were delicious. However my husband ordered the fish of the day, which was striped bass and he could not tell if it was good because the portion was so small. It was no bigger than a fish stick. The desserts were almost too beautiful to eat, but we enjoyed them. We will go back.
   

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   Tony

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A very well hidden gem in a strip mall. Elmers food is fantastic, plating is beautiful, service is warm and friendly. Eat casual or do a gourmet tasting, you won’t be disappointed
   

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   Pamela VIP

   New York City43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   For an amazing experience with creative sauces paired with fish, you are in for a treat. Nice ambiance, great staff and interesting choices (think seafood salad over tostones).
   

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   S Edward

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The chef, Elmer, is quite creative. The combination of ingredients and food presentation is outstanding. My personal favorite is tuna in a mole sauce. He uses very fresh fish and Central American inspired ingredients. The fish is 80% locally sourced (Long Island, etc.). He personally works with the fishermen!
   

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   Philip VIP

   San Francisco21 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on October 4, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We’ve been meaning to try this place for years after trying the takeout. Wish we’d skipped it. The food was disappointing. Oysters were overdressed with shallots, tobiko and a spicy sauce. Soup with mussels and shrimp was uneven. Mussels were chewy and poorly cleaned. The broth was flavorful, but the shrimp were tasteless and over cooked. Stripped bass was lukewarm and filleted poorly. Risotto with Gruyère and lobster was not good. Concept was intriguing , but the execution was flawed. The risotto was congealed and stodgy and the lobster was overcooked. Really disappointing for a $40. Entree. Our plates were left half finished, yet we were never asked about our meal. The only bright spot was the she-crab soup. That was quite good. We’ll Stick to the fish and chips take out from now on.
   

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    S Edward

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    The tasting menu was fantastic! One wow after another. The food was presented very creatively with delicious combinations.
    

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