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Guide to Fish & Chips in Tucson

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Guide to Fish & Chips in Tucson

by C.J. HammFeb 24, 2026Updated May 16, 20265 min read
Whenever February and March roll around, it’s that time of year when regardless of the reasoning, people start to ask, “Where can I get good fish and chips in Tucson?” Check out some of the places we've gathered.
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18 spots

Crispy’s Fish N Chips

736 E Fort Lowell RdMidtown

SeafoodAmericanMexican
Quaint little counter service restaurant, Crispy’s offers both white fish as well as catfish on its menu. The fish is breaded in a very well-seasoned cracker crust and served with steak fries and tartar sauce. Any other sauces, hushpuppies, coleslaw, or potato salad are on you to customize your Crispy’s experience. Also note, they have some big, reasonably priced family meals.
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 622-5111

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Kingfisher Bar & Grill

2564 E Grant RdUniversity & 4th Ave

Fine DiningSeafood
Being the long-time “King” of Tucson seafood restaurants, of course, the Fisher made our list. They are serving up a classic fish and chips with Alaskan cod, “big” fries, coleslaw, and all the add-ons. The real beauty about Kingfisher, while practicing pescetarianism, is the copious amount of seafood options.
Website ↗Instagram ↗Reserve on Yelp ↗(520) 323-7739
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Miramonte

3352 E Speedway BlvdMidtown

New American
Although I haven't eaten this in a few months, I can remember the exact pitch of the delicate crunch as I bit into it. While simple, it remains well-executed and my favorite entree on their menu.
— Jackie Tran’s favorite
Website ↗Instagram ↗Reserve on Resy ↗(520) 372-2524
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Mulligans Bar and Grill

9403 E Golf Links RdEastside

AmericanSports Bar
Like a little whiskey with your fish and chips? Mulligans on the east side has cultivated one of the city’s biggest and most versatile whiskey lists. I digress, this is about the fish basket! Wild-caught Alaskan cod is hand-battered in a housemade beer batter and served with shoestring french fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 733-5661
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Saguaro Corners Restaurant & Bar

3750 S Old Spanish TrailEastside

AmericanComfort Food
Wild-caught Alaskan cod, battered to order in a beer and tempura batter, served with hand-cut fries, house coleslaw, caper tartar sauce, and lemons — not to mention the views of the Rincon Mountains and Saguaro National Park East.
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 886-2020
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Sue’s Fish & Chips

2500 S 4th AveSouth Tucson

SeafoodFish & Chips
The sign on the menu when you walk to the counter exclaims: “One bite and we gotcha!” You have to love the bravado of this small yet colorful seafood spot. Their fish comes in combos with an option of pairing the cracker-breaded thin white fish filet with shrimp, scallops, or oysters, served with crinkle-cut fries and Sue’s Sauce (a hot sauce-laden take on a cocktail sauce). Tartar sauce is secretly available upon request.
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 622-5711

The Canyon's Crown Restaurant & Pub

6958 E Tanque Verde RdEastside

BritishPubAmerican
Canyon’s Crown meets all your Great Britain Pub needs, so it is apropos that they are first on the list. They serve a beer-battered cod, with a one or two-piece option, you can also add a grilled shrimp skewer.
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 885-8277
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The Parish

6453 N Oracle RdNorthwest

Cocktails/SpiritsComfort FoodDesserts
The Parish, serving chef-driven Southern cuisine is offering up a N’Awlin-style fish and chips on its regular menu. This version is Abita beer-battered Mississippi catfish, Crystal hot sauce, and hand-cut fries. Add an order of hushpuppies and cast-iron cornbread and you are in soul food heaven!
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 797-1233
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Trident Grill

2033 E Speedway BlvdUniversity & 4th Ave

AmericanSeafood
Inspired by Poseidon’s three-pronged spear, Navy SEALs, and sports, Trident has garnered a reputation for providing great East Coast seafood dishes to Tucson. The fish and chips is no exception. Alaskan beer-battered cod, with all the fixin’s is offered up in a two and three-piece option. Add a cup of their famous clam chowder and you got yourself a really delicious way to stray from meat for the day.
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 795-5755
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UnCork'd Kitchen & Cocktails

6300 E Tanque Verde RdMidtown

Bar Food
The dark and moody space also features a few bright magenta faux croc leather booths. Executive chef Noah Tellez recently worked at Mountain Oyster Club, where he earned a reputation as a “palate wizard.”
Enjoy a range of playful takes on pub staples with spot-on execution and superb triple-cooked fries. The beer batter on the walleye shatters with a delicate crisp. The tartar sauce packs a hit of fresh dill, while the green goddess slaw adds another layer of herby freshness.
— Jackie Tran’s favorite
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 497-0009
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Union Public House

4340 N Campbell Ave Ste 100Foothills

American
Beer-battered Arctic cod, malt tartar sauce, fresh coleslaw, now that’s a Union! Enjoy your fish and chips in the beautiful gastropub ambiance located in St. Phillips Plaza, and don’t forget to peruse the huge whiskey list, unless, of course, you gave that up for lent.
Website ↗Instagram ↗(520) 329-8575
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