Thistle

What a neighborhood gem! It's super cute and authentic. Susan our waitress was wonderful. The fried oysters were fresh and delicious as were the soft shell crabs (call ahead and they will save you an order). I eat pretty healthy and while the fish and chips looked amazing I went with the broiled cod which was perfectly cooked and very tasty. The seared salmon was also yummy. I was excited that they had all the British candy bars for sale. What a treat!

Last night Kit and I were invited to attend a Fund Raiser for the Knights of Columbus that was a Fish Fry for $20 a person.

Not knowing what type of meal it would be, we arrived around 16:00 as the gathering began and the crowd's arrived.

As we sat waiting for the food with our friends, Francine and Bob Yamello, we enjoyed our relaxed conversations with them and other's from the surrounding communities...

The food was catered by The Thistle Fish & Chip Restaurant from Northern New Jersey...

When our food was brought to us, my eyes glazed over with joy as the presentation was reminiscent of what I consider to be the best Fish & Chips...

It brought back memories of Argyle's, Stewart's and Thompson's Fish & Chips Restaurants in Kearny, NJ.

The food is Old Country Style, large piece of cod deep fried to perfection with the families secret batter, french fries aka chips with a side of coleslaw and the always present malt vinegar that pleases the taste buds.

Now in addition to my wanderings of New Jersey's premier Pizza offerings, I have another mission!!!

To see if and where there might be other hidden Gems here throughout our state that we can find to reach the bar set by Thistle...

The fish was delicious, moist with a hard crunchy, not oily outer crust, matched with tasty fries and a coleslaw that brought back memories...

Those memories of my Grandfather's New England style coleslaw recipe that he brought back from Nana & Pop Pop's Summer Vacations in Vermont.

The pictures are of the second meal that I brought home for Lunch on Friday...

They have Food Trucks and a Trailer that they come to your location for gathering's and Social Functions throughout New Jersey.

It would be great if there was a schedule of public events they were going to be at.

Great dining experience with friends. Wonderful deal for the delicious fish and chips. Exceptional service. Dated decor didn't detract from the experience

Still the Best Fish & Chips around.We've been here a few times. The problem is you can't eat fish and chips everyday, sadly I have to watch my weight. Here is one of the Best Fish & Chips in the area. We haven't ordered anything that we weren't very happy with. I tried the Fried Clams Special, but normally I always get the F & C. Service is always prompt and polite...

The food is amazing !! I took my mom and she absolutely loved it. I had the fish and chips and she had the scallops and I tried them and they were delicious. And the apple bread with vanilla sauce was unbelievable !! It was my first time there but definitely won’t be my last. And the people serving the food don’t bother you when you’re eating and let you enjoy your meal not like other restaurants. I gave it 5 stars across the board but I’d give more if it was an option. Highly recommend.

Excellent soft shell crab sandwiches when in season. Fantastic soup. Excellent fried seafood.

We were on a trip back visiting family and made the Thistle our first stop. Authentic fish and chips. Make the trip you'll love it.

Best authentic Scottish Fish and Chips in the tri-state area! A real taste of the old country! Excellent!

My family has been going here forever. It's a family run and owned business, and you cant get fish and chips any better than here! Always fantastic always delicious! We drive an hour just to get the best fish and chips around and it's always worth the drive! 5 stars Everytime!

Absolutely delicious, as always! Service was wonderful, the ambience is cozy, and everything we ordered was cooked to perfection! Will be back soon for sure!

Nice restaurant, delicious food and very lovely help. All toll, definitely worth the 30 minute ride to Lyndhurst

Classic proper fish and chips place. Amazing service, fantastic food, clean and friendly - what more can you ask for??!

Thistle has been a place that I have family memories at as a child. It used to be on Kearny Avenue in Kearny and moved several years ago to Lyndhurst, New Jersey. The food has always been top choice and still is. It’s a family run business that has been here for years. I came here with some friends are and 2 ordered fish and chips, my other friends ordered softshell crabs, and I ordered fried scallops and shrimp. Everyone was very satisfied with their meal, and as usual the service was great. We also shared fried clam strips as an appetizer. At the end of the day, we all share a dessert, strawberry and rhubarb pie à la mode with vanilla ice cream. That’s my favorite dessert there. The atmosphere is very homey and peaceful. You feel like you’re in your dining room at home. Also, the place is very clean and you can see how they OK really care for their customers. I highly recommend coming to this restaurant is a local gem to experience.

I parked on the street, walked in and enjoyed a plate of fish and chips. Perfect portion, battered and fluffy, and friendly staff

Excellent fish@chips I personally like the combination fish and shrimp

This Scottish fish and chip restaurant has been around for many years; has a very cozy at-home atmosphere, is quaint and the food is delicious -- a little pricey but delicious! My family and I have been going there for many years even when it was in Kearny. If you're in the mood for a good fish and chip supper this is the place to go😋

Best fish and chips! Great Senior meals. Tasty meat pies.
Been dining here since they were in Kearny. Once a month, my
family would go on Friday night. Soup sooo good.

The fish and chips were amazing! You get a pretty good size portion of fish with homemade coleslaw and traditional chips. The staff is friendly and the restaurant itself is very cozy.

Family owned second gen Scots they left their grandpa recipe alone. Traditional chippery.

Fish and chips were delicious, nice big piece of cod, hot and crispy! Great flavor in the batter. Their homemade apple pie was out of this world good. We will be back to enjoy this local and friendly restaurant.