I can’t believe I forgot this chain… it’s like forgetting Taco Bell when writing a round-up of chalupas. For some reason, I can vividly remember locations of many other Long John Silver’s restaurants, including Westminster, Calif. and Sparks, Nev. But I’m hard-pressed to remember that any exist here in San Diego. The closest was in… Continue Reading →
Friday Fast-Food Fishtacular— Freddy’s Fish Sandwich
San Diego recently became the home of another beloved Midwest fast-food chain: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. That name is a mouthful, and since I’d rather have a mouthful of their fish sandwich, from here on I’ll refer to them as Freddy’s. Freddy’s has two San Diego County locations at this writing— San Marcos and… Continue Reading →
Friday Fast-Food Fishtacular — Arby’s Fish Sandwich Trio
Closing off this season’s Friday Fast-Food Fishtaculars is a round up of Arby’s three fish sandwiches (the only chain I’m aware of that has three fish sandwiches on the menu simultaneously). I figured the best way to prevent redundant critiques on flavors, portions and prices was to go with a chart. Click on the image… Continue Reading →
Friday Fast-Food Fishtacular — AM/PM’s Fish Sandwich
It’s been a while since my last Friday Fast Food Fishtacular, mainly because I’ve exhausted all the fast-food fish sandwich offerings in the tri-county area. In fact, I was considering a series of critiques on fish tacos/fish burritos, but that could escalate into shrimp po’boys or tuna melts. No, fish sandwiches are my jam. Last… Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Jack in the Box NEW Fish Sandwich
The last time I had a Jack in the Box fish sandwich was for this blog. I thought it was average and unmemorable so I never went back. Sitting at a red light I spied a Jack in the Box window poster touting a “new” fish sandwich. I decided to pay another visit. After all,… Continue Reading →
Friday Fast-Food Fishtacular— Carl’s Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish Sandwich
As I was running errands a few days ago, I noticed that Carl’s Jr. was advertising a new fish offering: the Carl’s Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish Sandwich. Did someone say “charbroiled?” Not breaded? Not deep-fried? I already tried their sub-sea behemoth, the Carl’s Catch, a few years ago… would this new sandwich be a contender?… Continue Reading →
Friday Fast-Food Fishtacular — Burger King’s Premium Alaskan Fish Sandwich
As I mentioned in my previous Friday Fast-Food Fishtacular post, I avoided reviewing Burger King’s BK Big Fish simply because it’s a pale imitation of the long-since-retired Whaler. But since I gave McDonald’s some attention, I figured I should give equal time to Burger King. But I was too late to the party — I… Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast-Food Fishtacular! – Dairy Queen Crispy Fish Sandwich
When I think “fast food” — and likely when you do, too — Dairy Queen almost never comes up as a choice. In fact, the only time I do think of “Dairy Queen” and ‘food” in the same, connected thought is when I’m on a road trip and I see a DQ on the side of… Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast Food Fishtacular! — Whataburger Whatacatch Fish Sandwich
Choices are getting pretty lean here in San Diego for unreviewed fast-food restaurants that offer fish sandwiches. I’ve pretty much written about everything this side of Burger King and McDonald’s. I even browbeat a half-dozen KFCs because they aren’t carrying their “Fish Snacker,” even though it’s on the corporate website.* Desperate for another new experience,… Continue Reading →
Friday’s Fast Food Fishtacular! — Rally’s Crispy Fish Sandwich and Deep Sea Double
Tucked away in the furthest corner of the contiguous 48 states is the town of Imperial Beach, California. And there, you can find one of the few remaining Rally’s drive-in restaurants in San Diego County. Rally’s (or Checkers, as it’s known elsewhere in the U.S.) is a tiny little fast food joint, where you… Continue Reading →