5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Fried Fish and Mashed Potatoes, According to Diners

Popular restaurant chains serving great fried fish paired with mashed potatoes.

Fried fish goes well with so many different sides, but there is something special about fried fish paired with mashed potatoes made from scratch. This combo is found everywhere from steakhouses to casual diners, and fans can’t get enough of the crispy-on-the-outside fried fish and savory, creamy mashed potatoes (sometimes with gravy for that extra down-home touch). If you’re in the mood for excellent seafood and sides, the following restaurants have you covered: Here are five chains with excellent fried fish and mashed potatoes that diners rave about.

Texas Roadhouse

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Texas Roadhouse diners can enjoy creamy mashed potatoes as a side with their Fried Catfish plate. “Next time you’re at Texas Roadhouse try the catfish platter! Everything was hot, fresh, seasoned well, and delicious!” one fan raved.

Culver’s

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Culver’s fans can opt for tasty mashed potatoes and gravy with menu items like the North Atlantic Cod Dinner. “Culvers 3 pcs Cod dinner with fries and mashed potatoes and gravy roll $13.65. Very good and big,” one diner said, sharing a picture of their meal on Facebook.

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Cracker Barrel

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Cracker Barrel diners can enjoy both loaded and regular mashed potatoes with gravy alongside the Fried Fish platter. “The fish was cooked to perfection, they even brought me malt vinegar, which is a must for fried fish for me,” one diner said. “The greens were almost as good as what I make at home.”

Perkins

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Perkins Real Food Co. has Real Mashed Potatoes & Gravy as a side for dishes including the Fish N’ Chips. “Fish Fry Fridays are a Must! Breakfasts are very good but my favorite is the all you can eat Fish Fry!!!” one diner said.

Family Pancake House

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Family Pancake House has a delicious Seafood Combo with cod, scallops, oysters, and prawns diners can enjoy with a side of mashed potatoes. “Fast service, friendly staff and delicious, large portions of food for a great price. Awesome, widely varied breakfast choices, big salads, plenty of lunch or dinner items as well. I’ll definitely eat here again!” one fan said.