Susan’s Fish-n-Chips

Lobster rolls were good but not overflowing as you would think by others pictures because there is lettuce and mayo fluffing up the bottom of the roll. Great price though for the lobster rolls but I’m not a fan of mayo at all personally
Clam chowder wasn’t as thick as I would like but still good quality good amount of clams to each bite. Unfortunately the first spoon fulls my boyfriend and I took had cold potatoes still but after a little stir of our own it all evened out the temp. That mean the chowder was just microwaved? Not sure but still not lacking on the quality of the clams.
Good pricing in my opinion with 2 lobster rolls, a medium clam chowder and medium fountain drink for $ 32
We did get there very shortly after they opened for a Saturday morning so will give another try again for a mid-​day. Deserving of the 4 stars now, 3 — 3 ½ stars if the chowder still has a cold spot next time

We were traveling to Sunday River from VA. We searched on Unilocal for a place that has a lobster roll. Susan’s Fish and Chips was one of the top results and indeed it was amazing. Not only that, they use containers and bags that are environment friendly. The lobster roll was out of this world and the portion was generous. I highly recommend this place and I will be returning on the way back to VA.

As far as seafood in Portland, Maine goes, this place lives at the intersection of great quality and affordability. Located at Morrill’s Corner — far away from the roaming Old Port tourists — this is your salt of the earth seafood place, without all the frills you might find at Eventide or Street & Co in the Old Port. It’s even located in what appears to be a converted auto repair garage, so it has all the ambience that one can expect in that type of establishment.
Their fare is comparable to other seafood places; they have all the baskets and combos that one can expect. Their lobster rolls are very good and surprisingly affordable, about 2 – 30% less than what you can expect to pay closer to the Old Port. What also sets this place apart from other seafood restaurants is that they attempt to offer a few vegetarian options on their menu. I believe they had battered and deep fried veggies last time I was in. I’m not sure I’d go as far as to say it’s great for vegetarians, but it’s worth checking out their specials first before vetoing.
I usually only go here (or eat seafood) on special occasions because the friend nature of the food tends to make for an incredibly heavy meal, however everything I’ve had here has tasted fresh and has been very well prepared. If you’re in the ‘hood and looking to pay less for great Maine seafood, trust in this place.

3.5 stars
Stopped by Susan’s Fish & Chips for our last dinner in Maine since we were looking for clam chowder somewhere relatively close to our hotel. Private parking lot which fits roughly 5 – 6 cars.
Combo (choice of any two items) Dinner Plate ($ 14.99): Opted for the calamari and shrimp with a side of french fries. Starred at all the fried food when it arrived and I already felt my heart burning! I took out about 70% of the batter since it was a little much.
Small clam chowder ($ 2.99): Yum — The consistency isn’t as thick as I normally like my clam chowder, but you could definitely tell the soup isn’t from a Campbell’s can!
I ask Susan for recommendations for my choice of two items on the dinner plate. She wasn’t helpful and just said that «it depends» and «everything is good.» I understand as the owner you would say everything is good, but can’t you at least give a customer your recommendation?!
2 dinner plates, 2 small clam chowder, and 2 small drinks for $ 41 pre-​tax.

Wow, got the seafood platter and wow. It was huge! I ate it all, but barely. Sooo good.

2012: $ 2.50 for 2 freshly fried fish sandwiches
2015: STILL $ 2.50 for 2 freshly fried fish sandwiches!
I used to enjoy coming here a few years back, and somewhere along the way, I must have forgotten about it. Over this past summer, I found myself feeling almost desperately broke again, and now I’m back! While the rest of the menu is decently priced, I’m usually here for the fish sandwich deal on Mondays and Tuesdays. The folks are friendly, and there’s free coffee while you wait. I used to love McDonalds Filet O Fish back in the day, but Susan’s wins hands down, any day.

We came here twice– once to try their lobster roll and the shrimp roll, and second time to try their clam chowder. Lobster roll was okay– pretty standard for maine. Shrimp roll and the fries, in my opinion were bland.
Clam chowder on the other hand, was on POINT. My fiancé loves it when clam chowder is served in a bread bowl, and that is what we got. Creamy clam chowder that is loaded with clam meat in a soft bread bowl. Mmm
Also, service was super friendly.

I love a hole-​in-​the-​wall type of mom and pop restaurants, but this one’s reviews (Google and other online reviews) seem quite far from reality. Or, the restaurant no longer lives up to its prior fame, at least when we visited.
Greasy odor overflows the place as soon as you walk in. Service is not their strong asset. Neither their hygiene nor their foods. They don’t bother to wipe the tables. Grease stains from so much frying all day long run on the walls. It’s an open kitchen, so you can see how they prepare foods. Never mind wearing any gloves or hats.
As for foods? Everything is fried, and my mouth still has a bad taste from their dishes 5 hours later. We regret visiting there wasting one meal during our vacation.

This is definitely a local kind of place. If I didn’t know better, I would have assumed la Urbana took cue from this place and convert a garage to make a restaurant. We stopped by Susan’s for a quick dinner in Portland, ME but wanted something that’s more of a local flavor and Susan’s was it.
With their home made tartar sauce to a very attentive service, the fish they’ve used here is fresh. The best part from my meal is actually their Coleslaw. I don’t usually like coleslaws but at Susan’s the seasoning they’ve used in the making of their slaw is savory and quite tasty. Unfortunately, the only way of cooking at Susan’s is fried but the Fish N Chip is a good option here.

It was alright. Fisherman’s Grill still reigns supreme. Prices were good. Took forever and a day for the order to be prepared. Workers were friendly enough.

I had a seafood crave last night and didn’t feel like eating leftovers. Susan’s Fish n Chips came to mind and phoned in a takeout order. The lady over the phone was very nice and offered to give us additional cocktail and tartar sauce! I always pass by this restaurant whenever I am running errands and decided to give this place a shot. Boy o Boy, I’m extremely glad that I did so.
Appearance:
As I entered Susan’s, I noticed that there were picnic tables, a couple of booths setback and free coffee at the register. Even though I can’t have coffee, it’s nice that it’s free to patrons! Behind the register, you’re actually able to see how the food is made which is great news for me. It was an assembly line with seafood ready to be coated with their delicious batter, then fried to a golden crisp.
Taste:
I ordered take out which consisted of a small clam chowder, calamari plate, and the fish and chips plate. The clam chowder was really creamy, had chunks of potatoes, and little pieces of clams. I ended up adding black pepper to give it a kick! Both dinner entrees came with fries which weren’t salty thankfully and small tubs of coleslaw. Sometimes, coleslaw can taste spoiled or just really watery… but not this coleslaw! It was seasoned just right and every bite was fresh and yummy. The fish and chips plate was humongous…3 big pieces of fish which I shared with my boyfriend because I couldn’t finish it! The batter on the fish was out of this world amazing and enjoyed every bite. I tried some of my boyfriend’s calamari and it tasted just as good!
Customer Service:
The ladies at the front were so lovely and patient. I couldn’t ask for better service!

This place is a fried seafood go to… get past the sketchy exterior… it’s good value and decent fish…
The fish and chips are excellent and a good portion… the haddock sandwich a popular favorite… good fresh haddock… nice portion… decent ciabatta roll.
The lobster roll is $ 12 and delivers lots of lobster for the price. The tarter is in a big canning jar… help yourself…
Nice staff… good value… nothing fancy…4 stars for value and decent product.

It’s the BEST fried fish joint I’ve ever been to. Period. This is a «MUST stop here» in the area if you’re looking to just pick up or grab a quick bite.
I’m so glad I went here for dinner.
We went to a VERY nice the night before for the raw oysters and dropped 150 bucks without blinking. enjoyed the night, worth every cent.
We spent around 30 bucks at Susan’s and walked away JUST as happy.
***WARNING****
Frist let me address the situation you’ll realize if you go here: YES, this was a car repair shop before it was a restaurant. GET OVER THAT FACT. This isn’t done in an ironic hipster way, you know, just setting up shop in a unique place just to be cute. They don’t have farm to fresh baby arugula salad pressed donuts in mason jars served with artisanal Whiskey made in house by a guy who has dark rimmed glasses and only plays vinyl records over the house pa system. If it was done this way you’d see this place on EVERY travel and food show, ever! but, it’s not. so just deal with the fact that the place is an old beat up shack that serves some amazing food!
This is a back ally food place that deserves to be eaten.
What we ate:
The lobster roll was damned good, as well as the cheapest you’ll find for a solid roll. Was FRESH an flakey tasting lobster, creamy sauce that didn’t overpower or weigh down the roll. The roll was soft and had a nice browning on it. Basically if you made this level of lobster roll at home. Your friends would beg you to make it ALL THE TIME. Sure they might have better ones out at bla bla bla… but these are SOLID DAMNED GOOD!
We took advantage of the special for mon and tues of two fried fish sandwiches for under 3 bucks… WHOLY CRAP! I’m SO GLAD I got this! Fresh cooked white fish with fresh made tartar sauce and a sprinkle of fresh lettuce. You ever see a picture of food that they serve at some crappy McDonalds type place… where the food looks amazing, but you get it — and it looks like someone sat on it? This tasted as good as the photo you see of a perfect fried fish sandwich. I wish I could eat this on a regular basis.
Fish N Chips. Check. Some of the freshest tasting, best breaded, best fried, moist and flakey white fish I’ve EVER had. They tasted great with the tartar sauce OR the malt vinegar. The fries… solid as cheap fries go, fresh cooked and not over salted. Just an amazing cooked cheap food.
Tartar sauce in a big ass jar that they just plop down with your meal? CHECK! This is creamy and good, use as much as you need, who cares. It tasted fresh made like a family member makes at a cookout that reminds you of summer.
I made it a point to eat at seafood places while visiting Maine. I was blown away by how good the food is in this town. Now eating a $ 150 meal makes you realize how good food really can be in this area… but after eating here at Susan’s. I’M MAD I DON’T HAVE THIS IN MY TOWN! I’d eat at this place once a month! I’m a cheap bastard, I barely eat out. So for me to eat here once a month is saying A LOT!

This place is a-​ok. I enjoyed the crunch of the batter on my fried fish. Fish tastes mild. Fries are average. Tartar sauce is tangy. It’s a solid spot for that fish n chips craving. And I like how the inside of the restaurant is an auto body shop. The casual ambience is very fitting. They also sell ice cream, sundaes, a fried banana dessert and frappes. Didn’t get to try those tho.

After a crap meal at another seafood place we decided to try one more place while vacationing in Maine. We drove to Susan’s and say in the parking lot for 5 minutes trying to decide if we wanted to go in or not due to the pretty sketchy exterior. Haha. I’m glad we went it.
It’s a smaller mom and pop joint that’s super relaxed with good food. It’s inexpensive and that’s always a plus!

So glad that Susan’s stays open past the summer/​fall season! We visited in November and had a great time enjoying the delicious New England cuisine. The restaurant is very Maine with a no frills design, and cute antique flares here and there. I especially liked the vintage booths in the back.
We tried the lobster rolls, French fries, fried pickles and clam chowder. The lobster roll was my favorite. The fresh roll was stuffed with lobster meat and had hardly any mayo on it. The clam chowder was great as well, especially on a cold day. The fried pickles and French fries were pretty good but they could have used a little more flavor. All of the food was very reasonably priced. I was definitely impressed with the quality of the food for the price. Susan’s also offers free coffee to all patrons. I appreciated this because I was put into a mild food coma after overindulging in all of the delicious food here!

For the longest time I avoided this place. Partly based on the look from the outside, being attached to a car garage and from some less then stellar reviews from past co-​workers. My father had been helping me with things around the house and suggested going here as he always wanted to try it. I figured it was time to put up or shut up and to give this place a try.
I am glad I did.
The food was super affordable (30 dollars for 3 people) and pretty good. That being said most of the options here involve lowering an dead ocean dwelling animal into a deep fryer but the quality of the shrimp (I ordered) and fish (my parents) was great. The gallon of tarter sauce that you get is good but for the love of your cholesterol use sparingly. The coleslaw was so so.
The inside is pretty tacky and dated but the reason you are going to Susan’s is not for the ambiance (Or maybe that is your thing, i.e. Bubbas Sulky Lounge)
The food is great, the staff are friendly and enjoyed (dealing with) my father chatting with them.
While not glitzy like some downtown Commercial St. establishment the rhymes with Moone’s Mish Mouse and Mouster Room, the food is quality and priced correctly.
While I was busy tossing shrimp down, the line that popped into my head from the show about a famous yellow family with only four fingers was:
«‘Tis no man, ’tis a remorseless eatin’ machine»
Susan’s, please never become all you can eat.

I really like this place. It’s simple, no-​frills dining, but they do it very well. I had some of the freshest and most tender fried calamari I’ve ever had, generously portioned at a reasonable price. The fried fish dish that my friend got was huge, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. The tartar sauce is nice and tangy, and their clam chowder is yummy too albeit not the best in the city. Our only complaint was that the fries were not that crispy and could have been better salted, but the seafood is excellent.
The place is located in a giant renovated garage, and you seat yourself. Don’t expect there to be silverware and tablecloths, but appreciate the fact that they’re battering and frying your seafood right in front of you.

Stumbled upon this place while driving outside downtown Portland, and it’s a gem! The pricing is pretty awesome compared to other seafood places (nothing really more than $ 15) which is great. I’m a clam chowder fanatic, and the chowder here is fantastic! Plus, they have a bread bowl option that’s really filling and affordable, so I definitely recommend that if you’re a chowder fan like me.
Most of the food is fried, so if that’s up your alley, you’ll absolutely love this place. I highly recommend the fried clams with the homemade tartar sauce, but I’ve heard that the lobster roll is delicious too.
The service is really quick, and they serve free coffee throughout the day. I’ll definitely come back here if I have the time, especially because the food is so affordable! Worth the drive out of downtown!

Last night I tried Fisherman’s Grill. And while it may superficially look divey, it really isn’t.
Susan’s is. In the best way possible.
Situated next to an auto mechanic on Forest Ave, this is the ultimate Portland seafood dive. Parking is easy and the building itself is surprisingly large. Inside are many long benches for communal seating, along with a few booths. There’s a large outdoor area with picnic tables in the summer. You order at the counter (they do accept credit cards), give your name, and they bring your food.
The decorations are random, to say the least. Puzzles, stuffed animals, basically anything they could find they threw up on the wall. Why not, right? The menu is what you would expect (all of the fried seafood staples) with a few surprises. The fried veggie boat is deliciously greasy, as are the fried pickles.
I’m not sure exactly if it’s a written-​down policy, but Susan’s is BYOB. On Monday and Tuesday nights the special is $ 2.50 for 2 fried fish sandwiches. And they’re not tiny. An order of that, a bottle of wine from home, and cribbage, may be the perfect capper to a Monday workday.
Everything at Susan’s oozes value. The lobster roll is $ 11 and comes with fries. Maybe it’s not the very best in the state, but lobster is lobster. There is no better deal. This is cheap, semi-​greasy, but fresh, seafood. It gives a giant middle finger to Street and Company. But the service is great, so with a smile.