Chick O Fish — Restaurant in Tulsa

I can’t think of anything more boring than writing a review about a basket of fried fish, or fried shrimp or even fried okra, unless it is French fries. French fries are especially boring. Well, anything battered and deep fried is actually pretty boring. Greasy, tasty but actually boring. But I still eat it. And I still regret eating it. Somehow when you put gravy on something deep fried, we have a different discussion. Boring goes to delightful!

What was the topic again? Oh! Chick O’ Fish

A large restaurant chain scattered across the south. Never heard of it until I ran across reviews for the Tulsa location. The restaurant is favored by gourmands. The servings enormous and greasy. The three-piece fish / three-piece shrimp meal exceeded the count of three. No one should complain about the amount of food. A pile of battered and deep-fried aquatic creatures, heaped atop a fair amount of fried okra. I ordered the slaw, to accomplish my goal of eating a serving of vegetables every week. The slaw is very good. Nothing was exceptional. The fish filets, more like fish cigars were fair. The shrimp. There was something about the shrimp. Maybe not fresh, maybe the seasoning. Something... I just don’t know. I was hoping that I would not have to deal with gastronomical distress tomorrow. Not a problem, I have a digestive system that a buzzard would envy. An uneventful passage.

The restaurant is clean the service is friendly. Order at the counter, pay for a numbered card. Fill your drink cup, attach the number to the top of the paper towel holder and wait. The food arrives soon with a basket of sauces. I couldn’t find one out of the bunch that I liked.

The restaurant has good reviews and I respect the rating reviewers have given. It just didn’t tickle...

Any other restaurant, when visiting for the first time, it's always a 50/50 chance you are going to like it or hate it. Not the case at this restaurant. For months I have passed by and witnessed a full parking lot. And today, a Sunday. Yes. A Sunday. Was no exception. We pulled up with only two parking slots open at 1:00 pm in the afternoon. You almost feel magnitized from the time you get off your car. I don't know what it is but we did feel it. So here are my observations:

Food: Awe lord!! I asked for the three piece fish and shrimp grilled and for the sides hush puppies and beans. It was great! I loved the juicy grilled shrimp with a tangy sauce. Mmm mm mmm .

Service: Equally great! I can't say much or argue. The amount of people seated in each table is a testament of a great service. Not very many people like to return to a place where service is bad. So the fact that most people here are returning says a lot about the service being good!

Atmosphere: The entire restaurant had a personality of it's own. It embodied the whole theme of the menu. The menu says there is fish and shrimp and the restaurants decor reflect just that! The bathrooms were clean and again match the decor of the rest of the restaurant.

In conclusion, I may not have liked some things but that doesn't matter. What matters is that it cannot be argued with what the majority of the people who are streaming in and out loving the food. They says this place is good and all I got left to say...

Chick O Fish is definitely a lunch/dinner location that you have to put on the places to visit. It's located on 9th and North Sheridan and is worth the drive. If you enjoy seafood anything from fried catfish fillets,whole catfish as well as whole tilapia fish, crab cakes, fried oysters, shrimp as big as your thumb, chicken, okra, mushrooms and the delicious list goes on and on! All of the fried proteins are also prepared and offered grilled which is delicious too. The fish fillets are almost as long as your hand with a light seasoned batter that is sure to please any palate. Please don't think that this is just a fish restaurant they have salads, burgers, chix sandwiches, phillys and much, much more! A variety of sides are offered with each meal leaving one with big decisions to make being that they offer red beans and rice, green beans, french fries, fried okra, cole slaw, dinner salad and the list goes on and on. Just when you think that you can't eat another bite your eyes spot the dessert menu. Cheesecake, lemon, red velvet cake etc is sure to please. Our favorite is the creamy perfectly balanced cheesecake, yummo! Chick O Fish features a drive through or you can eat inside in their large comfortable dining area. Whatever you decide please do your chewing exercises and get ready for a taste of...