Alder Street Fish

Used to be a good fish place, but it’s gone downhill. I don’t understand the menu change. Why is fried chicken a part of their offerings? They used to have 4 items, halibut, burger, salmon burger, and cod. Now they have an assortment of odd items. I didn’t let the menu change discourage me. I ordered my usual, the cod fish and chips. The fries were the same quality as before, great. The quantity of fries was also good. But the fish. .. The fish was just unforgiveable. They have «fish» in the title of their establishment and yet they serve gortons fish sticks (at least that’s what it was reminiscent of). They at the very least drastically changed their batter recipe, for the worse I might add. Their fish has also likely changed since the menu change. It was mushy and flavorless. Not even sure if it was cod, could have been tilapia or some cheaper less flavorful white fish. Truly a dissapointment. The ambiance was fine, but it gets cold inside on a bad day. Its a small space and the door opens and closes often. I think this place suffered an ownership or management change and has been negatively impacted. The menu is nonsense and the quality fish is unacceptable. Perhaps the fried chicken at «Alder Fish House» is better quality.

I love coming to this place, the staff is friendly and the food is really affordable and good quality my roommate even recommended this place. I wish they were open more in the summer though. I have never been unhappy with this place. I’ve defiantly paid double for a salmon burger and received half the quality. I definitely get a great meal for a great price every-​time I go. P. s. I didn’t steal the ketchup bottles the culprit is out there, If you return them now that will be the end of it, but if not, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will bill you!

They have the best fish and chips in Eugene and great prices! Seating is a little bit tight so it would be nice if they could expand.

Just ate here today and for a fish place the burger was delicious! Love the think cut fries too

This place is very welcome. As much as I love the various asian restaurants around campus, I do grow tired from time to time. This place is delicious, healthy (arguably), and cheap. I have yet to try the fish & chips, but I can attest that the mahi fish tacos are decent, and the bbq salmon is a great deal. The bbq salmon includes a decent piece of fish, steak fries, and a salad. Plus, nothing on the menu is over $ 9. I also like that they have the garage door wall to open up the place when it gets warm out. A great addition to the campus scenery.

I LOVE fish and chips but I’d been disappointed by my findings in Eugene. no longer! Alder Street Fish Co has delightfully filled the void. It’s the kind of place that looks like it would check all the boxes but be overpriced and amazingly, it is not!
They have a menu that goes beyond the basic fish and chips but it’s budget-​friendly across the board. The fish is just greasy enough but not over-​battered, you get a choice of two sauce and a little side of slaw for the «fish n chips» meal. I was disappointed that they are no longer doing waffle fries but the steak fries were still satisfying.
I like that they seem to have a partnership with Ninkasi as they serve exclusively Ninkasi beer ($ 3 a bottle) and their burger (yeah! a burger!) is Ninkasi-​grain-​fed. I’m a huge Ninkasi fan so this was immediate points in my book.
Not a TON of seating inside but a number of tables outside make it a great lunch spot on a nice day. Eager to return!

Solid fish and chips. I really like the ambiance and décor. I feel like this would be a great place to grab a summer lunch if I were in the area more. Nice for the Sacred Heart employees who forget their lunch at home. Good food, good price, awesome interior. I’m a fan.

Tasty fish and chips at low, budget-​friendly prices.
During a visit to the university village outside of University of Oregon, I came across Alder Street Fish Company. The restaurant was casual, an order-​at-​the-​counter kind of place. There were a few tables with seating, self-​serve water and condiments at a center counter, and it was take-​out friendly. The menu was simple, focusing on fish varieties cooked up several different ways. I decided to order a classic fish and chips: a basket of three battered deep-​fried wild cod fish fillets, fries, a small cup of cole slaw, and choice of sauce. I chose the alder aioli. I was disappointed that there were no alternative fish specials for the fish and chips like other Unilocal reviews had noted.
My order was cooked in good time, about 10 minutes. The fish batter was fried nice and crispy. Topped with malt vinegar, the fish was tender, meaty, and satisfyingly tasty. While the fish was good, the cole slaw and fries were just okay. The fries were not my favorite style as they were thick cut, similar to steak fries.
Price: $ 6.85 for wild cod fish and chips. Most menu items were under $ 10.
4 stars for cheap eats and a good value for fish and chips.

Food looks good, but the fish is over cooked, the fry too heavy and hard on the (my) stomach.
The environment is cramped and the front door squeaks annoyingly every time it is opened.
There are very few options for meal size.
I had the fish and chips

pretty darn good place and very reasonable prices. Get the fish and chips with a couple sauces. The sandwiches are a big mess. I always tell people who are going to be at or near the university to go here. It can get pretty crowded around lunch and I dont think it is open very late. My friend liked the salmon burger. I did not give it 5 stars because even though the fish and chips are really good it’s the only thing I like here.

Good, consistent seafood. The Salmon Burger and Po Boy are both particularly great. The only thing for me is that they somewhat consistently overcook the fries so that they’re a tad dry. Not a huge deal though.

Have to give all the stars when you factor in all aspects including price which is cheap quality of the food which is very good and they come with two tasty sauces the fries are steak fries a can of soda is only a 1 $ and a beer is only 3 $ the girls working inside were very friendly the Asian place
Next store was good too

Alder Street Fish Co is tucked into the strip and you might not see it right away. We drove by and saw this cool garage like door pulled up and pub tables in the front. We came back the next day for Fish and Chips. The fish was very good, crunchy and not greasy at all. The fries were big like steak fries and we loved it. A new favorite place for us.

This is the best fish and chips in Eugene… also the best bang for your buck!
I didn’t see anything on the menu that was higher then $ 8.95.
I ordered barbeque Salmon, salad and fries. The fries were some of the best fries I have had. They are what I call «steak fries.» One of my friends got fish and chips (which I tried, best I’ve ever had. She agreed.) My other ordered Mahi Mahi fish tacos and it came with fries.
The only thing I dislike about the place is it’s small. I was thinking it would be a great place to go with more people but the seating is limited. That isn’t enough for me to rate the place with 4 stars. It’s excellent and if you love fish and are ballin’ on a budget you should check it out!

I’ve had mostly good experiences at Alder St Fish, but my most recent was a disappointment. I got my regular fish and chips.
The waffle fries were nowhere in sight, the standard fries were okay but nothing special. The problem was the fish – very thin pieces, over-​breaded and over-​crisp. Second time in a row I’ve had subpar fish and chips over here.
Next time I’m over this way, I’ll probably duck into Sy’s for some pizza. Next time I’m over this way and really want fish, I’m going to get something else from their menu.

Our family eats here for lunch, when in town, with one of us preferring to go get Thai food and join us, but it has become a place I have to stop at for my F&Chip fix.
I’ve read the reviews and having lived in Seattle, Portland, the Oregon coast and San Francisco, I know what the «fishy taste and smell» is about and I simply haven’t experienced it. (3 visits so far) The batter is different, and I actually prefer a beer batter, but I am happy with the panko style crust — and the fish is great, along with the aioli and/​or tarter choices. The chips everyone agrees are perfect, so do we, and one of us continues to fail at trying something new and always gets the F&Ch, and one continues to get the fish tacos, and one other tries something different each time. We haven’t been disappointed once.

Yeah this place is pretty awesome. I had the buttercod fish tacos that came with a boatload of fries. The two tacos had a piece of perfectly deep-​fried fish and corn slaw resting on top. The price is right (probably just for college students) and the food is delicious.
I assume their menu changes based on what’s available in the market (as evidenced by the chalkboard menu) so your mileage may vary. I had regular fries but I heard their standard is steak fries or waffle fries, depending on the season. The interior is nice, small and posh, and the seating is limited. I wish we had something like this back where I live.

Probably the best spot ive eaten at close to campus. A solid 3 star joint with room for improvement. Fish sandwich and fish & chips were good, not great. Definitely a «clean», fish (not batter) centric taste… meaning, there wasnt a whole lotta flavor… which isnt necessarily a bad thing when the fish is fresh and served hot – which it was. Came with a LOTTA chips and a tasty tartar too.
Service was great! The woman working there was quite pleasant and should be considered an asset to the business in my opinion. Prices… i mean, theyre ok ($ 15 and change for two people), i dunno though, i felt based on the portions, around $ 12 would be a bit more fair. Id surely be more likely to go back sooner if it was more like $ 12. I’ll see whats up next time, maybe bump em up a star…

Well that was tasty!
On a whim, I ventured down Alder from my office at the UO, and popped into the latest business to occupy one of the restaurant locations between Starbuck’s and Barry’s that seem to turnover with every school year.
Alder Street Fish Co. offers a rather limited menu, but luckily for me, my selection was executed flawlessly. I chose the ButterCod Sandwich (listed as po’boy on my receipt) with a side of «cool shred,» aka coleslaw.
The tiny dining room was packed and crowded, but tables turned over quickly, and my sandwich was ready in less than 15 minutes. When I received it, it looked great: a whole fillet dredged in what resembled panko (not confirmed), topped with remoulade sauce, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and a grilled hoagie bun. The fish was fresh, hot, and deliciously crispy (not soggy or greasy). The flavors were balanced and complementary. The slaw was super awesome, because it had shredded KALE incorporated with the shredded cabbage, and a light vinaigrette (not a gloppy mayo-​based slaw).
Glad to see they are serving wild fish from sustainable sources for their menu. They also offer clam chowder, fish tacos, fish & chips, BBQ salmon, salmon burger, and a beef hamburger. Sides include fries, green salad, pico de gallo with corn, and their cool shred. Beverages include bottled beer options, one white wine, and a soda fountain featuring Coke products.
A nice change from my normal campus lunch haunts. I hope they stick around!

This restaurant is young and i hope good things happen to it. The campus restaurant scene is really weird, and after the 9^th Asian restaurant opening in a 3-​block radius, i’m really happy there is something different with Alder Street Fish Co. I’ve been on the search for a great campus burger and i may have found my new burger spot. For around 6 bucks i got a very clean and presentable burger with a fresh salad on the side (a little nod to health, why not? I’ll have fries later) and you can sub sides for free.
i went back the next day to try the po’boy and it was delicious. i was very impressed that a campus place could cook fish like that. Many more visits to come. the décor in this place is great! old wood slats, wood tables, navy blue and grey walls. very classy and i can tell they’re really trying to stand apart from the divey food scene on campus.
Good luck guys, i can see this place being really popular and a staple to the campus food scene. keep up the good work and i’ll be back soon.