It's Tuesday, and if you are like half of the restaurants in Columbus you know what that means- Tacos!
Who doesn't love a good taco? Hot, juicy, easy to customize, and portable- they may be one of my top ten most perfect foods. While talking about tacos, I have to note how greatly special a fish taco can be. Tender, sweet fish with bright toppings; can easily elevate you beyond the basic seasoned ground beef.
With that being said, fish tacos are greatly under rated here in Columbus. If you manage to find them on the menu, chances are they read just like the place next door- Grilled or fried white fish, topped with cabbage and fresh tomato salsa. Perhaps we don't have ground breaking options because we live so far away from the ocean. But with advances in shipping as well as fresh water fish such as trout- I don't see this as a reasonable excuse. Even if we had to deal with the same fish over and over, toppings are endless. Why we all have to eat the same fish taco on repeat is beyond me.
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The Olde Towne Tavern, is a located on the increasingly bustling oak street. Right across from Yellow Brick, and nestled in the shadow of The Angry Baker. The Tavern is a dark, decently noisy and in general- just a come as you are kinda place. A well laid out menu, with something to please most everyone; nothing really jumps out, but everything sounds delicious.
Upon sitting, Brandon and I were greeted and put in our orders for ciders and lambic. The bar is very well stocked, and if you are a beer person, I bet you will find something worth trying out.
On special during our happy hour visit, were the soft pretzels. The came out hot, salty and so satisfying. With them came a honey whole grain mustard sauce, as well as a spicy cheese option. I assumed I would show preference to the cheese sauce. I LOVE cheese; it was thick and flavorful; however, the honey mustard was surprisingly my favorite option- sweet tangy and so robustly refreshing.
After that we proceeded. Brandon ordered a cup of the chili and the Tavern salad. The soup was a hearty bowl of flavor- rich and loaded with cheese and sour cream. The salad was nothing like what we imagined. It was huge! A platter of lettuce, not topped but, layered with mounds of bacon crumbles, avocado, tomatoes, egg, and blue cheese. He couldn't eat the entire mountain.
I, as you guessed from the above rant, had the fish tacos. Grilled white fish, flour tortilla, and cabbage. Tasty after a squeeze of lime. There was nothing wrong, but they were lacking excitement. Served with them was a small dish of black beans, a small amount of mango/tomato salsa, and tortilla chips. The salsa and beans definitely helped the tacos, but there wasn't enough for the chips!
Alas, the Old Towne Tavern was a good time, they just left me searching for an exciting fish taco. I'd go back for happy hour, but I think I'd try one of their sandwiches or a salad instead. The grilled red masher, sounds pretty tasty (Grilled cheese with mashed potatoes on top).
Keep Eating,
Best fish tacos in Columbus = Si Senor in Lynn Alley, Downtown. They only serve them on Fridays, but they're worth seeking out! ;)
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