The Rose And Thistle is located at 2314 NE Broadway. Parking is along the street. Think of English bar with a dining area slapped on the back of it. It is all done in English Tudor with the expected decorations on the wall. In retrospect it is starkly similar to a basement in the house of one of my childhood friends. As far as the fish and chips go, there were a few options. There was the traditional cod, as well as halibut. The fare is served in a thick beer-based batter. What I would call 'tavern style'.
Dinner was served. I ordered the small portion. It came with 3 pieces, and a healthy portion of fries. The fish was very good. Nice, fresh, and flaky. The batter was heavy, as is the nature of beer batter, but had a good taste. Fries were good. All was served hot.
All in all, a good experience. It doesn't have that ring of authenticness that I have experienced elsewhere. I would use the term Americanized. A good value with a Captain's plate that will run you between 1 and 2 fins depending on your appetite.
Did you know that fish and chips become popular as a take away meal in the United kingdom in 1853? Now you know.
NEXT STOP: Gaffer's 5/7/2010
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