Scalawags Whitefish & Chips

I enjoyed this restaurant so much that in my one week in the area I ate here twice. Whitefish chowder and asiago asparagus soups were excellent. Walleye and perch were cooked perfectly. The young chef definitely knows how to do it right. Prices are a little high, but the quality is there. Enjoy!

Fish done right. The menu has so many great choices and they all taste great. A must visit when visiting. We enjoyed every bite and wish we could have come back for more but on this trip we were just driving through. Will definitely visit again.

Spending last weekend before school start in Traverse City with my family. We decided to grab a quick dinner here. Love, love the fish. I would definitely be coming back before I leave town.

Very good Perch and Walleye, either fried or grilled for a healthier option. Both the grilled Walleye and the fried Perch were perfectly cooked and very fresh tasting. Fries were very good, the hushpuppies a little too dense (need to add some wheat flour and more baking soda) and the coleslaw is overdressed. I like a little more cabbage with my mayo. Very friendly front of house. Very unique Fishcamp interrior decorations and theme. Lots to look at after your meal, old engines, oars, fish guides, fishing poles, stuffed fish, etc.

I cannot emphasize enough how good the food was! Had shrimp the first night and returned for the whitefish the next day! The guys there are courteous, kind, and cook amazing!

Great fish in Traverse City! Fresh whitefish, walleye, lake perch, or chicken for the land lubbers. The whitefish chowder is fabulous.
Fish is deep fried in a light batter, great tartar sauce, nice french fries, and hush puppies. They also offer fish broiled, and salads.
Nautical themed with old fishing gear and outboard motors. Very friendly staff.
It's a "must stop" if you visit downtown. Free parking in the ramp (they will validate your ticket).

Enjoy visiting Scalawags with the family. The food is hot and fresh. Especially like the fries. Enough variety on the menu to make it some place we can visit often. Small town feel. Decent prices. My kids love the hush puppies.

Came to tc for the first time and decided to try some high reviews restaurant and I am not disappointed about this place. This places makes the BEST fish period. The whitefish here is soo delicious. Even the fries and coleslaw is so fresh and delicious. Definitely worth the money here. Everything is fresh. The service is awesome very friendly staff. Well definitely come back.

This was a great experience. Had a large and fresh portion of perch. The place was very clean and decorated with fishing gear. I highly recommend, and I will stop here again when I'm in town.

Ordered the whitefish perch combo was great can't decide which I liked better both were great came with coleslaw fries and hushpuppy great value more than enough my wife and I shared it and both were filled .

Loved this place! Not expensive and really great quality fish! Best I’ve had so far in TC.

Great fish and chips. I don't know how to describe it but the fish was so soft and tender. Very fast service. You order up front and then they bring it to your table, so not traditional sit down restaurant. Had cool vibes and interesting decor.
It was a little empty but this place deserves some praise. I thanked them as I left. Many people, locals and visitors, told me this was the best fish and chips spot. Was not disappointed.

My favorite place to eat when I’m home for a visit! Everything is perfect! Fish is cooked perfectly, tarter sauce is perfect, decor. is perfect, whitefish chowder is perfect!

Amazingly fresh fish, nice atmosphere, and great staff! Love this place!

Awesome fresh fish and they validate your parking for the first hour if you park in the parking structure

The whitefish sandwich was one of the best fish sandwiches I’ve ever had. Shrimp platter was good too but they forgot my tartar sauce. Not too bothered though as it was all still so great. Chowder was very good as well. Can’t seem to go wrong here

What a fun place! The owner welcomed us with open arms & we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Best whitefish ever, it just melts in your mouth. Grilled whitefish is even better than the traditional. A must visit for fish loves. 😍

This could possibly be my favorite fish place of all time. I don't know how they managed to make fried fish so irresistible. The fish tastes as fresh as if they caught it as I was ordering. The batter is so light and crispy. The service is super quick. The prices seem a little steep until you get your food and not only taste it but see the nice portion sizes. The cod chowder is outstanding with a slight smoky flavor. I've never had anything like it elsewhere.
The decor is super fun too with a nautical theme. Perfect fit for the area.

Fast service. Hot and fresh fish! Would give more stars 🌟