trailer <<0C469B29312F44068E13811B39AD4FB8>]/Prev 484498/XRefStm 2173>> startxref 0 %%EOF 918 0 obj <>stream Why? WAY too much UNSEASONED breading, same with oysters. When you get there, grab a menu from the stand near the entrance and stake out a table. From sea to face. The fish I will admit is fresh and made to order. Clam chowder was good. The furnishings included one long table and a plethora of folding chairs. If this is your idea of fine dining, I'm scared. This place is a landmark for good reason. Maybe it was an off night, but I was never tempted to go back. It also has a play area for kids. The fried catfish, hush puppies and cole slaw were made with perfection. Waitress was extremely SLOW. The fish plate came with two HUGE pieces. My sister-in-law ordered catfish (which I do not like by the way), my husband ordered alligator, and I ordered a fish sandwich and onion rings. Oh alright. Costco is so popular and well reputed as a go-to source for many American staples. Its a gorgeous view. Some of the best fried fish in the Louisville area and a very unique eating experience. The Fish house is 10 times better and much more affordable. 5 large ones in an order and absolutely divine. Counter staff are friendly.. Fresh tomatoes and spring onions on the "sides" list. The inside of the place is like a small museum- filled with old photographs and many specimens of sea creatures. Be sure to check out the tree sculpture they have added in the outdoor seating area.it is pretty cool! They had a bunch of picnic style tables if you sat outside and they had indoor seating if you didn't want to sit outside. Don't forget to grab your condiments at the same time! Not to keen on the texture and the flavor was a little bland for my taste. It also had fries and cole slaw and your choice of bread slices under the whole mess. The playground is also nice to keep the kiddos entertained while waiting for the food. For only about 21 dollars the two of us had a huge meal and even had a little left over. Outside can get nasty/messy on wknds from families and kids not picking up after themselves. 0000195375 00000 n 0000055548 00000 n If you're a fish lover, the famous fish sandwich cannot be beat! stars for atmosphere especially at night when strings of white lights illuminate from the trees above. This place is a local legend, due to it's old-style ambiance and huge, huge portions of fried fish. They have swings for the kiddos. I apologize for not remembering what type of fish it was, but it was huge, a bit on the bland side, yet it had a great crunch. 0000004007 00000 n I enjoyed the alligator tail, good seasoning but too much breading wish they had more meat to it. The little hut that we were dining in was quieter. I don't know how much you can allow the river to improve your judgement of the restaurant/compound. Percentages are based on a diet of 2000 calories a day. On these days DO NOT wait fir someone to wait on you. I know I only gave this place 3-stars, but I highly recommend you try this place for the alligator plate alone! Great food & Lena goes hand in hand, so when my sister-in-law wanted some fish one Sunday, of course I jumped on Yelp to do a search and Lo and Behold I found Mike Linnig's. Oh do not miss the onion rings. We did add an order of hush puppies because for me it just isn't a fish dinner without them and I was very surprised that for only to dollars and change there were 5 baseball sized hush puppies in the one order. The staff members we ran into were not very friendly or helpful but we watched other customers to figure out what to do. After 8 years in the Army, as long as what I am eating is somewhat presentable, the heads cut off and it half way tastes good you have my vote. LONG waits on Saturdays 90 minutes for cold food and staff with attitudes. They pile on the napkins, condiments, and of course the food and give you a flimsy little plastic fork but this is mainly finger food anyway. 2. 0000149299 00000 n 0000185608 00000 n To summarize, as much as I love that singing Bass fish, I think I'll still leave it and Mike Linnig's on the shelf when it comes to representing southern seafood. Great atmosphere, but the food was simply awful. The frog legs were big yet once again tasteless as if they just battered frozen frog legs without seasoning them. Not only is it worth trying because of the alligator dish, but I like the fact that there are tables outside for people who want to dine-in (or out for that matter). Smelled good. When you order up front they ask for your name and they will announce it when it's ready for pick up. The sides always disappointing, almost always made hours ahead and taste old and stale. Their displayed board of health grade is "A.". The outdoor seating is a big hit makes it a great place large families and running into old friends. (I've been told to give the employee a funny name because "it's tradition".) Two could actually share a Fish platter. 0000185356 00000 n HUGE portions. Inside has is a cross between dive bar and cafeteria. They'll call your name over the speakers and you can pick it up inside. However, according to Costco's employees, there are still things that they don't recommend you to buy from Costco. It is more like your favorite tavern, the old style one with good food. I had to try them, but was severely disappointed. When you walk up, it's like you're walking onto a compound, not a restaurant. Waitstaff are slow and sometimes rude. Asked for some bread from another waiter and he said sorry I can't get that for you, your waiter has to, but I will find her for you Really, is bread and other items kept UNDER LOCK AND KEY here? So whether your goal is walking for weight loss, tracking the foods you eat, or something else entirely, MyFitnessPal has the tools you need to start your fitness and health journey today. 0000210676 00000 n The portions are BIG so we just share a 2 piece fish and fries cause they are so big. And the bill for 5 people to eat cold food was almost 80 bucks. Our servers were super friendly and personable. 844 0 obj <> endobj xref 844 75 0000000016 00000 n Hard to beat their lunch special, great fish. Huge onion rings! Love sitting outdoors to eat when it's not too hit. I would come back but only with others with healthy appetites to share the portions. Fish are frozen from Sysco now. If it would not have been heading for the airport i would have sent our lunch back. I went on a busy night, and it was lovely outside. Don't let the size of the place or randomness of the place overwhelm you. It just wasn't for me. OMG. Neither was cut up and the onion rings were cold and most likely a reheat too. 3. The macaroni and cheese was a very weird shade of orange. Freindlier, more prompt service. But the food here is hot, fresh and great. Will, 2nd time we have been. Had it not been a pretty night, or had I not known about the proximity to the river, this saving grace would have never been an option to find. being in the middle of the week. I wasn't too fond of the turtle soup. We each made a sandwich and had fish leftover. It was just as good as I remember! Your food--unbelievable amounts--will be ready after they're done cooking it to order. THERE ARE NO FREE REFILLS! Don't get me wrong - the food is decent to good, but nothing will blow your doors off. And it's very clean: employees were bleaching off the tables. Delicious! Want Extra bread is 20 cents, need some more tater for your fish 25 cent I'm sure if you want butter for your corn there would be a charge for that also. I also had your standard cole slaw and fries and a soda. At that point i was done and we left. While we were able to get 4 meals out of it, it stills puts that at over $10/per meal. Oh and its CROWDED in the Summer, so be prepared to wait. Everything was bland. Also, it's self serve: if bread and tartar were free, people would just steal it. It was a bonus, sure, but how much of that was attributed to Mike Linnig's? The Onion rings where massive and really good. 0000210331 00000 n

The menu is available online. Have another drink. The portions are large and the fish is good, but was in no way worth all the trouble and the waiting we had to endure to get it. 0000003096 00000 n It's a great place if you have kids and they want to play. That's really all we needed. 3. My order was messed up and went back to the kitchen and didn't get it back until 10 minutes later. Then she pushed past us to sit down at what appeared to be the only open table in the bar dining area. I only wish they offered free refills. So, I had been dying to try the place for a long time. For current price and menu information, please contact the restaurant directly. The food all comes on these huge gray trays and the food portions are out of this world. Who charges for refills in 2013?? South side representing! Really nice portions of fish. The entire evening left me wondering, "What just happened?". Everything is fried and huge. The breading was thick and had no flavor. While in line we asked a person who worked there for a menu. 0000002369 00000 n The large portion of legs were very good. 0000189873 00000 n However, Mike Linnig's has one to many items that are a little too fishy for my tastes. Do Enjoy & let me know what you think. The girlfriend and I arrived around 6 on a Saturday night and were told there was a 45 minute wait for our food.

Woop di frikin doo. THEN, we ordered the seafood platter to share. After the apps is when it all went downhill from there. There wasn't a single menu item that stood out as being the best thing at this restaurant.

The fries were just average but the slaw was fantastic, maybe the best I've ever eaten. 0000189572 00000 n He gave me his slaw. Awesome shrimp, insanely large hush puppies, and great wait staff. However after my experience I can tell you the bad reviews on here besides my own are 100% accurate. My soon to be mother-in-law ordered half a fried chicken. I really can't say. Needless to say the bread came after the meal was finished, but they didn't forget to add it to the bill, should have left it as part of the tip for the service! I'm sure regulars have the place and its processes down pat, but as a first-timer, I had no idea what was going on. If you want deep fried seafood, there are other places to go in Louisville. In the summer they have a tent across the street with music and beer. Overall, it's overrated and expensive. Love this Resturant!Best Fish in town!I recommend the fish plate you will be full!!! I can see how the whole set-up might be confusing to newbies, so here are some useful tips. First of all, this is fried food, so don't expect anything different, but there are some items on the menu that really stand out. 0000209738 00000 n I should have ordered what everyone comes here for - Deep Fried Mystery Fish. As Southern as a singing Bass fish on your wall. and about as delicious deep fried. well, then, you've never had mike linnig's. Foam plates and cups. MR says. MRS says. we tried this place at the Kentucky State Fair. And yet, the location isn't great. Oh, and save your quarters and pass on that old Gottlieb Cue Ball Wizard pinball. With exercise demos, workout routines and more than 500 recipes available on the app, MyFitnessPal gives members a wellness roadmap for anything from the best fat burning workouts to healthy foods to eat. If you're looking for a fancy place don't come here. 6 (ouf of 5!) the chicken without doubt had been dropped back into the oil to heat, it was not hot, it was dry all the way through, it was probably the worst I have ever gotten there. McDonald's has a legacy too. Very soft inside with a huge amount of oysters in each one. I was pretty skeptical about going to a seafood restaurant in Kentucky when I can get better in Florida. So if all the chairs were occupied at the table you would literally be touching elbows to those sitting on either side of you. 0000210130 00000 n 0000078169 00000 n Aside from the huge filet size, I was not overly impressed but was certainly not hungry when I left. This place is a great place if you love greasy food that would give you a heartburn afterwords. All plates served with french fries and cole slaw, Domestic imported premium bottled beers 16 oz. We got two beers for 7.50ish and paid $17 for a fish plate that came with two sides ($14ish) and added another side. it's gotten way too expensive for what you eat. The portions and outdoor seating are great, but the rest of this place is a little Fishy. It was a great day at a Louisville landmark. I come to Lousiville for business occasionally but I always make a stop at Mike's.

It's one of the better restaurants in KY. I had heard about this place for years, but never been. We were a party of nine and arrived without a reservation. Heavy, grease-laden breading, and all the seafood was overcooked. 0000149632 00000 n But come on, I have had deep fried food that doesn't hold the oil like the food here. Tried the jalapeo cornbread for the first time and it was very yummy. The price was outrageous! Rest in peace Bobby C, I was in fried food heaven. I'm headed up to Louisville for college next year, and I look forward to becoming a regular! Use a funny name, it's tradition. It is relatively expensive but the portions are huge. Add the $15.00 tip that came to a little over $91.00. They were mostly clean. Everyone seemed to love that deep fried mystery fish. FANTASTIC is what they are. This is a seasonal place. The portions are MASSIVE be prepared to take fish home and if you're not to full go over the flood wall to the river. 1. We had gone here for my in-laws birthday and heard that it had one of the best seafood around. I have to admit that one of my top 2 favorite foods is deep-fried chicken (the other being pork chops). Slow Slow getting order, totally unimpressed, slow to fill drinks. The salad was pre-made but of decent quality so I ate that. Pros: Don't come on a bike, you'll be taking part of it with you. Mike Linnigs has been around my entire life, I have always enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere. I love shrimp and theirs is so plump & delicious! Everyone raves about the onion rings here. Awesome fried food (fish is key), friendly service, enthusiasm of customer base. 0000114174 00000 n Go to the counter and do the "take a number" thing. Our fries were cold and the onion rings that we paid $6.25 was also cold. Good fries and good fish, just didn't love the super fried component. After hunting and hunting, we finally found it. If what you want is something else, go someplace else. I had to put lots of tartar sauce. The food was not good. I live relatively close to it. Not gonna eat anything all day until I get there so I can eat all the fish I possibly can, and still have some left over for lunch tomorrow. Onion rings rock. Next time I go I'm just going to give someone a couple bucks for their leftovers. But hey, don't take my word for it, go experience it for yourself. This was his favorite restaurant. I call it Chernobyl orange. 0000195762 00000 n 0000002173 00000 n It's all part of the charm. Not overly breaded and deep fried just right. Just awful personnel and bad layout. It is not a fine dining experience. 0000149927 00000 n But by all means, have some food while you're here! No one at our table could tell me what species it was so I decided on the Grilled Salmon with a "Combo Salad" and Macaroni & Cheese. Sorry, No Coupons available for this restaurant. I personally have never had alligator before and probably should have my first experience with the food in a state that is not land locked. The most important thing to note is that the portions are enormous. Two orders of fish, one tarter sauce. My wife and I loved the fish and fries! All in all, a disappointing experience. This place is the rave of the "South End" but personally it was not my kinda place to hang out and drink crappy beer. 0000197094 00000 n I know everybody raves about this place and for some reason I've always felt the same. If you're looking for anything outside of that very specific type of cuisine, this place just isn't for you. It is so far from everything that I would be hardpressed to say I'll be back soon. Fish is a little on the bland and over fried side but it's consistent. One of the top 5 restaurants I've ever been to, easily the best seafood. So, the mistake was mine, really. It was pretty good. On a nice evening, it's wonderful to sit outside and even go for a walk on the other side of the flood wall. I chose to eat outside but they do have a good size indoor area too. The blonde color should have warned me away. Overall, my visit was a big disappointment. This place is ridiculously terrible. Instead of a tender morsel of onion and cornmeal, the hush puppies were large, dessicated spheres of dried meal that fell apart once you bit into them. Though I thought it was a bit pricey even though you do get a good helping of what you order. The reason most places serve golf-ball size hush puppies is because the insides become dry and flavorless once fried if they are the size of a baseball. Too big to fry and have any flavor. We did the self service, ordered as we walked in, chose our own outdoor seating. The only food I had that was half decent was the hush puppies and the Cole slaw. 0000100791 00000 n A Louisville tradition. Mike Linnig's is just a middleman. Some cool items on the walls and a great wooden carved tree trunk on the patio. Mik Linnig's offered cheap, large portions and great service as well. After not having been to Mike Linnigs in probably 10 years I got a craving for some good fried fish on a nice Sunday evening. And when you want to leave, just stand up and walk out: you've already paid! The fish was hot and very good. PS don't get the chix livers. Most of its commodities have quite good quality with a nice price. Price was great for the portions. I love the fried fish and onion rings! 0000077411 00000 n The fish plate comes with two huge pieces of fried cod, French fries,and cole slaw. Mike Linnig's was great in its time, but that time is, unfortunately, passed. As good as fried gets. we ordered fried frog legs, fried scallops and catfish fillets. My husband and I were able to share one fish plate, and we are not small eaters. They are closed on Monday's and they shut down for the year sometime in November.

You can also sit inside. But I was not impressed by the food at all. 0000197405 00000 n Once we were seated we ordered soft drinks and a couple of apps that came out fast enough. Since 2005, a community of over 200 million members have used MyFitnessPal to answer those questions and more. We ordered with our server. Not the best or worst I've had but somewhere in the middle. Went here the Wednesday after Memorial Day at 5 pm and IMO it was unusually busy for this time of day esp. 0000029246 00000 n The atmosphere is really casual so it seemed like a good place to bring kids, even if they're rambunctious. 2. When they call your name, go get your food. But when you walk out of that joint with the $91.00 kick in the bawlz like I gotdon't say ol' Joe didn't tell you sobecause I told you so! Restaurant Listings, the Restaurant Listings. Best deal is lunch fish sandwich, fries and a drink. They have a great outside eating area that is very unique and that is the place to sit. The clam strips were nearly inedible -- hard and chewy, and the last two I ate were gritty with sand. Here her good points. Great as always! Good lawdy that was a teradactyl! We ordered fish plates but I wish we'd just ordered one -- it was more than enough food to split. Sit and visit as long as you want: you won't be putting anyone out. Once saw a nasty diaper just laying wide open on the ground. The fried fish (I believe I had cod) is was flaky and crisp. Everyone who visits the area should probably try it, but don't expect a culinary treat. When I think of great seafood in Louisville, Mike Linnig's automatically is on the list. I'm very, very glad that we did because the main dining area was a full-on, brutal cluster fuck. I can vouch for the iced tea. The fish was moist and tender and massively huge and the rest of the food was just as good. Don't wait for a waiter.go get one! Go to party not eat 3 stars for originality 1 star for food I like fried food, especially fish but this was terrible (cod? 0000005971 00000 n Mike's Is mostly outdoor seating so make sure the weather is right for you. It's like in your back yard with the family. No more bickering about who had the up charge bleu cheese in a large party.or who gets the check. Food is overpriced for what it is- even with the large portions and decent quality. This place is not fancy, and neither is the food. 0000053781 00000 n But there's nothing more enjoyable than to sit near a river bed, drinking an iced cold Falls City Beer chowing down on a hot deep-fried chicken breast while your fries and catfish are soaking up the all the malt vinegar possible. REALLY??? It made me sad. She did manage to keep all of the checks in order so she gets bonus points for that, as well. It is hit or miss with it though as there are times that it is just reheated from what seems to be the day before and what was left over. The ultimate in fried seafood. :(. The food is served in epic proportions. I am not a fan of this place they are way over priced and everything is fried. Had to try something new. It's just listed as "fish" on the menu. It was all very good. 0000089689 00000 n 0000005859 00000 n Either the breading comes off or you end up eating the entire onion in your first bite. 0000006085 00000 n I didn't have to deal with the wait staff or standing in line, since one person in my group took care of all that. Got lucky and a car show was going on across the street. 0000105773 00000 n It's the life for me. It's certainly enough for 2 people but the cod wasn't the best pieces of fish. It's good. On the last visit (this afternoon), I'm not sure whether it was the fish or the oil, but something was moderately rancid. The only downside - the sauces - prepackaged. Give them your own name! Tasted like they had been sitting for awhile. I think it's worth the drive for the fried fish, the outside eating experience, and a walk along the levee after your meal! I was there with a coworker on a recent business trip and we ordered the seafood platter at lunch and split it. Track macros, calories, and more with MyFitnessPal. They are prone to "nickel and dime" you for extra sauces, etc. And our food was cold when we got it. I will repeat NO FREE REFILLS but they are a dollar and they are big cups. The location is great. It shouldn't be a big problem, since most patrons are ordering booze, anyway. There are buildings and tables and umbrellas and bars and playgrounds and it's just a lot to approach if you have never been before and don't know exactly what it is that you are doing or where it is that you are going. And the line ran in front of a door to the outside dining area. Granted I live in the highlands and so I'm spoiled by the great restaurants around here it's hard to compare. I've been coming here for years. 0000189099 00000 n Everything on the seafood platter is made perfectly. They even had a path to the Ohio Levve and after your done eating and stuffed yourself you can go for a brisk walk down the beaten path. They seem to run like a well-oiled machine (pun intended). I was excited to go yesterday for the beginning of their season, but was very disappointed with my food. Food is consistantly adequate to good. Everything was fried, which is fine if seasoned enough. Great atmosphere! That is long gone. If I return, I will update this review. There's great freedom in being able to pick your own table and even move around. Affiliated companies.All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. when i was young, i remember thinking my dad was super fucking cool for knowing one of the sons of the original proprietor. Visit below restaurant in Louisville for healthy meals suggestion. We will not be back. The fish was 2 HUGE pieces. We were prepared for this and knew it would be packed.

Shrimp was mildly better, about what you'd expect from a fast food restaurant. I have 3 words to describe their food; Oily, oily and oily. I don't get it. Al fresco seating. Sexy Beast ordered the Fish Plate with Fries and Cole Slaw. Being from Alaska, I asked what kind of fish it was, and was told that it was cod. If they gave away bread, everyone would be making two fish sandwiches and paying for one. Not great, but good. But when cooked right, it is pretty good. I will never return! Such a cool place.

0000005275 00000 n Before 3pm the lunch plate was more cod than I could finish, with one side and a big drink and their very own tartar sauce. To sum it all up, and if you haven't listened to a word I have said so far hear me now. Do not pass on the hushpuppies!! Most onion rings are overly greasy and fall apart on you quickly. The atmosphere outside was good. Nick constantly goes with his work family for lunch and raves about the food portions and fish sandwiches. For what it is, this place is great. If you have not been here, you are missing out! 5. We will be back! I choked down one of the fish fillets and threw the other one in the trash. 0000017717 00000 n Both were very good. Poor service. 1. I flew in from Florida to attend my uncles funeral. Great food, if you leave hungry it's your fault. Perfect for a sunny day. I really do. I stole one of Sexy Beast's Hush Puppies. Staff is helpful and polite. It is the best. 0000210943 00000 n 0000078715 00000 n i wish they gave us malt vinegar which would have complimented the fish fillet better than the ketchup but overall food was good and you could say we got our share of comfort food :).