A.W. Beattie Training Restaurant and Bake Shop — Restaurant in McCandless

We went for Friday lunch -- our first time there, and it was a fish-fry day too. Arrived about 12:30 (the signs on the tables say they open at 11 for fish fry). The line was out the door and down the stairs, but it took just 20 mins or so until we were seated and eating. Well worth the wait! The best fish we've had so far this Lent, plus you get a lot of food for the Entree price. The sides we chose with our fish sandwiches were stewed tomatoes, fresh-made potato chips, and mac & cheese. All were VERY good - just a little bit 'elevated' from what we've been eating! The fresh tartar sauce was delicious! With the entree you get a beverage (soda fountain drinks, iced tea, coffee/tea), plus a dessert. Eat-in or Take-out, all in the same line. Bakery items for sale also (very reasonable prices). Credit cards accepted. The line of customers was gone by about 1pm. Doors closed promptly at 1:30, but there were still lots of folks eating in the dining room...

Went there at 11:45 door was locked sign said go to main entrance man said dining room was closed but I was directed to door that was locked student said around the back got in and the room was crowded everyone was sitting there with numbers the girl said that everything was buffet when I looked at the buffet it was terrible to say the least, all the food looked as if was left overs from two days ago and was picked over. We left...

The food is excellent and reasonably priced. I'm glad Beattie has this kind of set up, where the kids can get experience serving real people. It's only open during the school year though, so get there...