Fish City Grill - Mansfield

Always have a good time eating here. I hate sea food due to the fishy taste but this place has a barramundi that taste like meat with no fishy flavor. Definitely worth the trip. They lost a star for being out of char grilled oysters and when they try to make it up half of our oysters which are grilled and the other half were sort of grilled. 4.22.22 parmesan crusted Ecuadorian swordfish was so fishy my wife couldn't eat it and she likes fish. They took it off the bill. My fish and chips with fried shrimp were delicious. Still and always a great place to eat.

I had previously been to Fish City Grill in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas and was very disappointed. I wouldn't even think of going to one again because of how disappointed I was. I thought the one I spotted in Mansfield was maybe not part of the same chain because the building looked so different. I took a chance and tried it. It turns out it is part of the same chain but luckily this place was excellent. I had the clam chowder and it was a great tasting, thick hearty soup. It is probably the best I have had in the DFW area. We had the calamari for a starter. It was fresh with light breading and the sweet chili sauce with it had a nice zing. My main dish was fried catfish and shrimp. Both of these items tasted as they should, were not overbreaded, tasted hot and fresh. The server was great and the building had a nice modern seafood decor that was very comfortable to dine in. I will be back to this Fish City Grill.

Best burger around… yes, it is a seafood focused restaurant. Still, burger is cooked to perfection with a toasty bun and all the fixins. I like to add bacon, cheese, avocado and some grilled jalapeños….amazing. Fries are well seasoned and have a great crispy exterior. Just get it! Gumbo is as good as any I have had in Cajun country. This place knows how to make a good roux, taken to the edge of smoke with that old penny coloration. A beautiful thing. Some of my favorite things: Makers Old Fashion - several great bartenders here all days of the week. The house salad - yes, sounds simple, but this is a unique treat. From the fresh greens to the candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles and white balsamic dressing. Oyster Nachos- the pico and the chipotle tarter make a unique blend and a great match. Peel n Eat shrimp - so fresh and clean Garlic Caper Salmon - you can just order a sample of the sauce and sip on it, wow…and yes I did Chargrilled Oysters - caution hot shell, cheesy and flavorful Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich- so good, and so spicy. I’m sweating at the thought. All of their Soups, Bisques and Chowders Anything blackened , mixed veggies added tops it off. Get a blackened pick two. Finally, Shrimp and Grits - heavenly gifts of brown sugar bacon, Andouille sausage and perfectly cooked grits. Well stocked bar and great local beer selection. You will feel right at home. 1/9 update: tried the Southwest Brunch Burger, photo attached. Bacon, mayo, lettuce, fried egg and a fried green tomato to round it off. Accompanied by the always perfect seasoned French fries. First their regular burger can’t be topped and this is not trying to dethrone that masterpiece. Everything is done right for this one, but would like more of a southwest seasoning kick. Very enjoyable. 1/18 update Again with the Old Fashions…my usual, but they make them perfect! Had Southwest BBQ Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Cheddar Rice. Delicious with the tangy bbq sauce and countering mango relish. Talented and creative recipes come through again. Picture added. I still like the Chipotle BBQ Shrimp Quesadillas best, but this is great as it is. 2/10 update: try the burger with cheese and bacon then have them do the patty blackened … wow!

Wow. What a hidden gem. Everything was followed by sounds of satisfaction with each bite. Nice ambiance. Great service and great tasting food. The gumbo. The beans and rice. Just by themselves were a hit. The oyster nachos. The shrimp PO boy. The fish tacos all were enthusiastically endorsed. The bloody mary was pretty tasty as well. Definitely coming back . lots of options to explore.