Batterfish facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Batterfish |
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Exterior of the restaurant in Portland, Oregon, 2022
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| Food type | Seafood |
| Street address | 3336 Southeast Belmont Street |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Postal/ZIP code | 97214 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°30′59″N 122°37′48″W / 45.5163°N 122.6301°W |
Batterfish is a popular restaurant in Portland, Oregon, famous for its delicious fish and chips. This eatery has moved around quite a bit! It started in Encino, Los Angeles, then became a food truck in Santa Monica, California. Later, it was a food cart in Happy Valley, Oregon. Batterfish is well-known because it was even featured on the Food Network TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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What Batterfish Serves
Batterfish is best known as a fish and chip shop. They offer different kinds of fish, like catfish, cod, salmon, and tilapia. You can choose from various flavors for your fish's batter. Some options include chili, curry, garlic ginger, lemon basil, or the classic plain batter.
Side Dishes and Other Meals
Along with fish, Batterfish serves tasty side dishes. These include crispy fries, onion rings, and peas. Over time, the menu has grown to offer more choices. Now, you can also find burgers, burritos, and sandwiches there.
The Story of Batterfish
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The first Batterfish restaurant opened in Encino, Los Angeles, in 2014. It was a popular spot there for a few years. In 2016, the owner, Jason Killalee, decided to try something new. He launched Batterfish as a food truck in Santa Monica, California. This allowed them to serve their food in more places.
TV Fame and New Locations
In 2017, Batterfish gained national attention. It was shown on the Food Network's famous show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. This episode was part of the show's 27th season.
A few years later, in 2020, Batterfish changed again. It started operating from a food cart in Happy Valley, Oregon. This food cart was located at the Happy Valley Station pod. Then, in 2022, Batterfish moved to southeast Portland. It became a full brick and mortar restaurant in the Sunnyside neighborhood. This new location used to be a restaurant called Char Latin Grill.
