A Salt & Battery

I heard of this place from Rachel Ray's review. Since my husband doesn't eat meat I thought this would be a great place to try. The atmosphere was just like an establishment we visited in Scotland. The fish was great we tried the traditional cod and also hammock. The french fries were the soft waffle type. Not the crisps we expected but good, not greasy. The workers were all friendly and helpful when asking directions to a bakery around the corner. We went on a Saturday evening and there was no crowd. Mind you it would only seat 6-8 people bar seating style. We were both happy with the experience would definitely recommend it to any fried fish lover. Pros: Price, Food, Service more

As many others did My husband and I Saw the food network with the Bobby Flay showdown and we thought we would give it a try. We first went to an excellent Broadway play and then we took a nice long walk to expect one to have a wonderful seafood dinner. What a disappointment that was. We had Shrimp and haddock plus cole slaw and chips. The shrimp and haddock were very bland and the cole slaw was the worst I ever tasted. I love how they put on the menu that the chips are chips not french fries. I don't know where in the world they come from but they sure were french fries. Very soggy ones at that. I ate a few and threw the rest out. After eating a terriable meal we had to go and find another place to eat that's how bad it was. Please save your money and feet from having to walk to a place that is not at all what it claims to be.After going thru this it makes me wonder if the cooks on the Food Network are all they are cooked up to be. lOL Pros: None Cons: Food more

THEY DELIVER! THANK GOD 'cause no seating inside or just very limited but find a pub that lets you bring... more

THEY DELIVER! THANK GOD 'cause no seating inside or just very limited but find a pub that lets you bring your own and give a call /place an order a... more

The most authentic fish and chips in New York. The cod is just like as it should be. Light and very tasty, with the batter done to perfection. Try the home made tarter sauce and add plenty of salt and vinegar. The only thing I would warn the Americans that they are eating fish and chips at the end of the day and not to expect the world. This is not over seasoned food. It's just like a chippy back in England. more

Fish and chips UK style. You pick your fish and they fry it for you. Simply amazing. Oh, and they have beer. more

Fish and chips UK style. You pick your fish and they fry it for you. Simply amazing. Oh, and they have beer. more

fresh fish and chips. also serves beer too. downside is limited seating. but it's a hole in the wall place... more

fresh fish and chips. also serves beer too. downside is limited seating. but it's a hole in the wall place and i did see a park down the stree... more

crispy fish and chips but no place to sit and no bathrooms. better amenities would make this a more... more

crispy fish and chips but no place to sit and no bathrooms. better amenities would make this a more enjoyable experience. more

Much like the previous reviewer, my wife and I came down here after watching the Food Network throwdown. Fish n chips are one of my favorite food in the world and I was very excited. We shared the large cod fish and chips and it just wasnt very good. Not even the chips were special. I just dont see why this place was better than any other fish you can find anywhere. Canned soda was $2.50!! And no ketchups in any of the 5 bottles sitting around and the workers refused to fill it after request!! The whole experience was BS! more

After watching Bobby Flay go up against A salt & battery on the food network, I couldn'-t wait to try it for myself. So, on an excersion downtown, my boyfriend & I made our way over for a late lunch. A little crowded but most patrons were waiting for their order. I ordered the cod & chips like on the food network & my boyfriend ordered the shrimp & cod combo. I couldn't help but to taste it in the car on the way home. All I can say is bland,bland,bland..no seasoning could be found anywhere. It was like eating chalk. We took it home & added some old bay seasoning et,al., but it didn't help much. We couldn't finish our meal. I'm used to seasoning in my food & we were tremendously disappointed. The portions (mine small, his large) were miniscule for the price(s). My neighborhood's chinese restaurant's fish & chips is far,far more tastier than this place & is far more cheaper. My suggestion: bring a can of old bay or a seasoning of your choice with you and add it to your food while the grease is still hot so it can adhere & maybe, just maybe you can be able to stomach this mess. Pros: I didn't have to pay for it Cons: Waste of time and money more

A Salt and Battery succeeds at being one of the best, authentic British chippies in Manhattan. Prospective diners who are looking for just such an authentic experience will be most satisfied. Whether you're home sick for Britannia or yearning to enter a world in which you've never been, a visit to A Salt and Battery will transport you to a working class quarter of any British city. The staff are cheerful and engaging with just the right amount of exaggerated Britishness that's welcoming but not overwhelming. All the classic British standbys are there, from the staple haddock and fish to bangers and mash. You can wash your meal down with one of their full selection of import beers or sodas, and finish it off with a deep fried Mars Bar. Pros: atmosphere, authenticity, excellent staff, and full menu Cons: a touch more expensive than necessary more

I'll recommend it, just. I've been to many better fish n chip places and will probably go to just as many better ones in the future. First of all, stick to the cod which is excellent and prepared as it should be; firm and flaky and in a good, sensibly thick batter. They haven't perfected the chips yet ... I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that maybe US species don't ""chip"" as well -- who knows. Too brown and ""old"" tasting - Can't put my finger on it. If you're British and have memories of ordering ""a large cod and chips,"" think first. You get two decent sized pieces of fish, but a massive shoebox-sized container of chips which only emphasizes their mediocrity. Try the Idris Firey Ginger Beer - great stuff. Don't even try to sit inside because the air's pretty thick and the ventilation nowhere. The place could use a mop, and the staff some shampoo - proper British chippies are clean -- really. Sit on the benches outside and watch the people go by. In all, a remarkably average experience, in a place I wanted to visit. One time will probably do for now. New York is a tough place and has probably the best and most varied food choices anywhere. A Salt and Battery is fine if you absolutely have to have fish and chips and are in the Village. Otherwise there are a multitude of places for three people to take their 44 dining dollars, as a superlative Little Italy meal the next day proved, even leaving change for 2 of our 3 subway tickets. Pros: Great fish, interesting folks passing by Cons: Hard to justify the price. A Papaya King with ten times the flavour is $2.99 more

Fish and chips shop...fish not fresh...criminal. Tried twice now and gave the benefit of the doubt, but worse second time. Skip it... more

On a beautiful day in nyc great to eat on outdoors me and my husband got fries and fish our fish was delicious great as always but our fries it was a another story very dark and burn...Best fish in nyc BIG PORTIONS Pros: Good Parking , Great Services, Good Portions more

I've been in the US for 3 years, and this is the first place I've found that makes (what I as a Kiwi) would call genuine fish & chips. A bit pricey, but that's to be expected in NY. Only a small waiting/eating area with a few bar stools - this is not a restuarant. Offers a range of fish, chips, and other fried foods, pies, fritters & sides (including baked beans & mushy peas) plus British drinks and beers. Delicious!! Pros: hard to find food, delicious, fast service Cons: a bit pricey, few seats more

Braveheart thought he got pillaged... he hasn't seen nothing! The $11 portion was small, the breading was soggy, and fries cost extra. The irony of it all is that I tried the fish and chips at a sports bar across the street the following week, 1/2 the price (w/fries included), and the portion was bigger and much tastier... FREEEDOM!! Pros: catchy name Cons: bad food, small portions, overpriced more

This has to be one of the worst Fish n Chips meals I have ever had. The fish was OK, at best, and the large is more like a small, but the chips were thoroughly disgusting. The potatoes they used were old, soggy and very bad quality as well as over cooked and almost all of them were covered in black eyes and of a slight black colour throughout. If you are British and you are feeling nostalgic and wanted a bit of home in NYC, save yourself the disappointment and don't ruin the memory of how a nice portion of fish and chips tastes. If you are not British please do not tar all English Fish n Chips with the same brush. The service was rude (at least that was authentic!) and the price was expensive. In summary, I feel like I have been violated by these charlatans! Cons: bad food, expensive, bad service more