the fish house and cafe beignet

southern hospitality and down home food. first, i've got to give kudos to the owner, dave, for making 2 nashville natives and 2 kentuckians feel welcome from the moment we came inside until we left after dinner. the experience was great, thefoodtasty, and the service outstanding. my brother-in-law has been eating there for lunch off & on for several years, and treated us to dinner when we came to town.

all four of us had the scrod with assorted types of bread and sides. scrod is usually either cod, haddock, or other meaty, northern ocean, white fish. so, take your pick. i don't know which it was, but i would have been satisfied with any of them since the taste was wonderful. the fish seemed to be coated with a corn meal breading, and it added some good flavor to the dish. i had 3 really large pieces of scrod in my dinner plate, and all were properly prepared. all were in agreement that the fish was very tasty. in addition, i had french fries, their mayonnaise based slaw (mad mary's), seafood chowder, some hush puppies, and iced tea. my spouse had the silver dollar sized potato cakes for a side rather than fries.

the seafood chowder was in reality clam chowder. if there were other types of seafood in it, i could not determine or recognize it. this version was a little thin for me, but the taste was very good. i prefer a much thicker version, but this was still a good choice. the slaw was a typical mayonnaise version, but frankly a much better version that others than i've had. a vinegar based slaw was also available. the french fries were properly fried, not real greasy with just the right amount of salt. i tasted my spouse's potato cakes, and they were as good or better than the fries. i would probably order the potato cakes next time in lieu of the fries.

finally, all of us ordered the beignet for dessert. this new orleans treat was delicious, loaded with powdered sugar, and a real treat. just wish i had ordered some coffee to go with it. when you go there, do your self an indulgent favor, and order at least one of the beignets.

i can't comment specifically on the price, since the tab was picked up by my brother in law. however, after having reviewed the menu, it would appear that the tab excluding any tax & tip was between 55 and 60 dollars for the 4 of us.

next time you are in the highlands in louisville, stop at this local "hole-in-the wall" restaurant. you will be pleased. thanks again to david for the wonderful dinner.

5/21/2011 i took my family to the fish house because of the rave reviews on this site. there were no cars in the parking lot , bad sign. four people were eating in the back. we ordered the fish sandwich plater, beignet, potato pan cakes, fries , mac and cheese. after about 10 mins, thefoodcame out. the fish was over cooked to a dark brown. a nice grease taste came with it. the potato pan cakes were about the size of a silver dollar. looked like smashed tater tot, and came with the grease taste. i've been to the cafe dumont in new orleans , and had beignet , wonderful . these were like fried biscuits with so much powdered sugar they liked like small icebergs, tasted like pure old grease. nasty. $33.00 for a very nasty meal . save your money....... what a sad experence.

was not impressed. my husband and i went there last saturday night after i was having a craving for fried shrimp. the parking there leaves something to be desired or is non existent. there was a slight wait to order, but we waited awhile for our food. i had fried shrimp and scrod. the scrod was ok, but had some hard pieces on both pieces that were hard to eat and the batter on the shrimp fell off after the first bite. then we decided to order a beignet each since that is what they are known for. we waited forever and then one of the staff cleaning the dining room asked if everything was ok and we told her we were waiting in our food, she went to check. they had them ready, but didn't know we were sitting there and ourfoodwas cold. unorganized and thefoodwas just ok

being from new england i know great fish and onion rings. i know a little bit about beignets too from eating them in new orleans and making them myself. david and his crew are spot on with everything i mentioned and i look forward to trying more of the fare at the fish house and cafe beignet. thefoodis served piping hot, fresh and prepared exactly as it should be. fish is flakey and has the right taste. onion rings are superb and beignets could compete with those found in the french quarter, which is how i compare my own. i am just sorry i waited so long to try this great spot for seafood and beignets.

i have been here many times… with exceptionalfoodand outstanding service! i would recommend eating here to anyone. although the size of the restaurant is limited, thefoodis definitely worth it even if you have to take it home.

this place is wonderful. best fish sandwich in town. the service is always friendly and i've never had a bad meal. simplefooddone right. the breading isn't heavy (think long john silvers) it's a light coating of flavorful batter. i hate eating fried fish that's all breading. only complaint is parking. park on the street the parking lot is a death trap.

the parking lot is kind of small, but as long as you reserve a table you'll definitely get in, and trust me you're going to want to. the environment was very "mom and pops" style. the owner of the restaurant was the one who took our order, and was extremely polite; he definitely created a rapport with us. being a military veteran himself we were able to exchange stories and talk about our history and the background of fort knox. we ordered our meals, sat in the indoor area and thefoodarrived about 10 minutes later. my catfish sandwich, although it came out on to regularize slices of rye bread, was phenomenal. the fried fillet was just crispy on the outside but still moist on the inside, not typical of most fried food. it didn't lose any of the flavor; and my friends haddock was just as good. the french fries are also amazing, just crispy on the outside, as most french fries should be but, extremely fluffy on the inside and not overdone. they hardly had any seasoning which helped increase the overall flavor of the french fry; it didn't overwhelm it. tartar sauce is made in house, both original and jalapeno, and the jalapeno that we tried was delicious. you could tell that he used just enough dill to create the flavor without overwhelming it, and the only use the shell of the jalapeno with no seeds so it wasn't extremely spicy. to finish up the meal we ordered a three-count of beignets, which arrived after about 5 minutes. although they were a little crunchier than i had remembered, the inside was impeccable and the amount of powdered sugar was perfect proportion. definitely deserving of the 4.5 out of 5 stars and we will definitely be visiting again even though it was about a 30 minute drive to get here.

thefoodis fabulous, everyone is super-friendly, the atmosphere is cozy. the rating says single $ but it was a little closer to $$ by the time i left a tip that i thought was appropriate to the service. can't wait to go back!!!

love this family own, family run restaurant. from top to bottom, soup to nuts, everything about this place reminds me of what it's like to be a living part of this community. from the father & son business built from the ground up, to the authentic and unique recipe for the batter of each type of fish. i love this place with all my heart. these folks are genuine, they're friendly, they're down to earth, they remember your name and face if you come often enough. thefoodis unpretentious and down home. you must try the clam chowder, it's delicious. my usual is to order just a pound of each fish, and bring a friend.

my only wish is the city for less pretentious and picky people, go find trouble elsewhere please! ...and let me have my fish!

awesome fish sandwich!. being a lover of fried fish and, after reading how well the reviewers on this site like this place, i just had to try it. many is the time i have heard talk of a fish sammidge that is just off the chain delicious at a particular restaurant, only to find out upon visiting that it is just mediocre or worse. my wife and i went to the fish house for dinner last night and, i must say, it is one of the few places in the area serving fish that delivers as promised, and then some. it was crazy good!

the hunks of fish on the sammy were thick, moist, piping hot and perfectly seasoned. that is one of my pet peeves: places that serve you little thin, squimpy pieces of fish that are mostly breading. it's almost like they pound them out thin to more efficiently vacuum the frog skins from your wallet. but you won't find that here. speaking of breading, my wife and i both loved the peppery breading they use on the fish. we also shared an order of fries, a small handful of shrimp and a rolled oyster, all of which were also very good. i don't think i have ever had french fries that were seasoned just like the ones they serve here. they are scrumptious!

you can taste the love that goes into the preparation of thefoodhere. as guy fieri says, it is just "out of bounds." the fish house is easily in the top two or three best places in kentuckiana if you are on a quest for some thick, delicious filets of fried fish. i'll have another to go please, on rye.

and their jalapeno tartar sauce? all i can say is you better make sure you are near a chair, because your knees will buckle the moment it touches your lips. it is really that good. while on the subject of good, good luck finding a parking place at this germantown gem.

great food, and friendly atmosphere was even better. on our first visit there recently, we told david (owner?) that we were newcomers, and he took the time to explain their menu. he asked my name, shook my hand, and genuinely thanked us for trying out his restaurant. he checked on us while eating their delicious fish. their optional jalapeño tartar sauce is awesome. beignet's taste just like the famous ones i've had in new orleans. we've been back once since original visit, with same results onfoodand friendliness. you rarely get both in a restaurant nowadays! thank you!

veggie omelet and beignet. this was one of the best dining experiences i have since moving back to my home area!!!!foodwas freshly made! veggies amazing and the beignets, truly beat any new orleans has to offer!!! velocity hit perfectly with their review of this delightful cafe. the owner truly does greet you, takes your order, gives you a quick intro to the place and then you are off on your adventure... chicory coffee, let me just say give it a try, with a smooth and creamy flavor it is mesmerizing! we will certainly be back to this hidden jewel of the louisville dining scene...

delicious breakfast. i ate sunday breakfast and it was great. the service was good and very friendly. thefoodcame out fast. the egg in the hole was good, although the white bread used was a little underwhelming. the home fries were spot on and the beignets were quite tasty. i would love to go back for additional breakfast dishes or dinner at another time.

my favorite breakfast treat!. this is where i take out of town guests for a weekend breakfast - unfortunately they don't serve it throughout the week. the owner takes your order.foodis served very casually keeping it cheap which i appreciate. that being said it's stick to your bones, delicious goodness. the only place in town i'll order an omelette. the fried potatoes are outta control and don't ever skip the beignets!