Comments on: Phileas Fogg

By: I am Patrick from Patrick's

I am Patrick from Patrick's — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:26:50 +0000

Brian and I have been in each other’s establishments and we both have a product that we feel is really superior and we both enjoy what we do. As a fellow Englishman and fish and chip lover, I would go to Phileas Fogg’s any day to eat the fish and chips just for a change of atmosphere. I would encourage people to patronize both places! And yes, I am Patrick from Patrick’s Irish Pub.

By: Marianne

Marianne — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:03:46 +0000

I also had the fish and chips at Phileas and found it to be quite good, but not exceptional. The fish and chips at Patrick’s is superior (and the lemon aioli is to die for)–and you are mistaken, Debbie, Patrick’s fish is not frozen pre-battered fish. It is Atlantic cod dipped in Patrick’s own beer batter.

By: threedogkitchen

threedogkitchen — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:47:28 +0000

I’m sure when the restaurant is well staffed, the fish and chips come out crisp and much better, but as I mentioned, I think my dish suffered from having to wait in the kitchen too long. We had amazing fish and chips with malt vinegar in London last year, but I also know to adjust expectations on “authentic” food in San Diego. I also think that if you’re willing to put tartar sauce next to your fish and chips, lemon mayo shouldn’t come across as horrific. =) Having said that, whether lemon mayo is an abomination or not, it’s really tasty stuff.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:56:35 +0000

Surprised you were disapointed with your fish and chips at Phileas Foggs as it is by far the best I have ever tasted and I’ve eaten fish and chips all aroudn the world including London. The batter is light and crisp, the fish is unbelievable and the chips are to die for. I was also surprised that you could even compare Foggs fish and chips to the the frozen pre battered bought in stuff at Patricks and don’t let the owner ever hear you mention lemon mayo in the same sentence as fish and chips ;o) He is from England and very passionate about fish and chips and malt vinegar.