Pete’s Fish & Chips
3920 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85040
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Address :
3920 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ, 85040 - Phone (602) 268-1828
- Website https://www.petesfishandchips.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Gloria G.
If I didn't have to give a star to review, I wouldn't. I just placed a huge order for my family and they gave enough fries for one person. I could literally count the fries. We called and they handed the phone to the manager and she kept making excuses. Apparently, she was the one that put the order together. My family will not be back there again.
(1)Joshua D.
The best Fish and Chips I have ever had. I had to stop eating there so much due to my Cholesterol but it is a must have if you are out here.
(5)Carlton M.
Duh It's Pete's are you not from around here? Go ask another reviewer what they think and then come back here so you can see "I told you so!"
(5)Ashley H.
We love this place!!! We only eat at this location. We have tried others and they just don't compare. We always get the shrimp and an extra cup of sauce. I feed my family just under 20 dollars and we always have left overs. We can truly say that we are ADDICTED TO PETE'S FISH AND CHIPS!
(5)Alexia S.
I have had Petes many times but I have not been there in probably 10 years. Well I think of going there any time I hear fish & chips but I live in Yuma now. I remember loving the sauce. I happened to drive by this location and I never knew it was here I always went to the Mesa location. Well I had to stop and the food was better than I remember! The crunchy batter is so delicious, I thought I should order extra sauce and I'm glad I did!!! It is a must try!
(5)Rachel A.
Pete's Fish and Chips has terrible customer service. For a family owned and operated business, it has everything but the family feel. While calling the corporate office, they were rude and completely unhelpful. It's surprising that they can get away with such nasty personalities. The food may be good, but I will never be giving my money to the people who work there ever again.
(1)Kristin C.
It's hard to rate Pete's. You HAVE to love it, but it's not like the food is out of this world, the closest thing to atmosphere is watching birds chase after crumbs and you know it's not at all healthy for ya and yet... Pete's has been in business since 1947 so it's quite an Arizona tradition to go at least a few times. Pete's Fish and Chips are all around the valley, but I happen to think pretty highly of this location. It's not far from my house so we're often running errands in the area or I can pick it up on the way home. But also, it has more of an old-school neighborhood feel - even though you can sit at a table facing Central Ave. Really great diverse crowd pretty much every time we go. And so far everyone has been fairly friendly when waiting, which can be so important in a hungry crowd. Plain fish and chips are all good, as are their fish sandwiches. Their shrimp is actually my favorite I think. The sauce that comes with all fried goodies has some spice to it, but has enough ketchup-y ness that even the wimps at our table (cough-my girlfriend-cough-cough) can enjoy it. They make a pretty mean burger too. Prices are pretty cheap, though if you go hungry and think "Wow, this is cheap! Maybe we should also get sides of this and that too!" it can get more expensive, but in a deep-fried-yummylishious kind of way that somehow makes it all ok. It's generally service with a smile, but sometimes, well, folks might have gotten a bit of extra grease splashed their way or something. It's never hurt the quality (Can I use that word here?) of the product. And just to mix things up, my location at least also serves corn dogs, chicken and steak sandwiches, horchata and an assortment of Pete's goodies like bumper stickers, t-shirts and beanies. And don't forget a quarter fed merry-go-round for the kids. Gotta love it.
(3)Kona Boy P.
good and cheep growing up in phoenix it was the silver dollar movie drive in with pete's fish & chips for dinner to go. a lot of great memories there.
(5)Melanie C.
Every time I do a search on Yelp for fish, Pete's pops up but I've always just passed it by. Today I actually decided to stop by and see what it was all about. I can see why one could pass it by, it's just off Central with no flashy gimmicks and no drive thru. I was lucky that the rain stopped long enough for me to get out of my car without getting drenched. I didn't know they only took cash and with only $7 in my pocket I came unprepared. I decided to order the 3 piece Fish and Chips for $5.35. I can barely finish the second piece of fish but this sauce is amazing. I will definitely call ahead with a large order of Oysters, Shrimp and Crabettes!
(4)Geoffrey D.
I expected a lot from this place but got a little. Nothing was bad, it just wasn't that great. Probably won't go back.
(3)Britt P.
First time here at Petes and I love the variety of options. I don't get to go to seafood places often as my fiancé doesn't care for anything that needs water to live. All around you get a great amount of food for the price. It's rather clear the seafood is frozen, but with the price point I am not one to complain. I don't really have any complaints other than the breading needs some seasoning.
(3)Josh J.
20 years ago or so was great! guess the owner died :( these used to put beer in the batter it was great! ordered 2 day fries were burned! a holes.
(1)Jimmy T.
I've been eating at Pete's since I was a kid. I always loved the shrimp. In the last year or so they changed the batter. It's a cornmeal slurry. It's just gross now. I'm forced to go to Knock Kneed Lobster now to get my shrimp and chips, then drive to Pete's to get my sauce. Truth!! Their sauce still rocks. PLEASE CHANGE THE BATTER ON YOUR SHRIMP!!!
(3)Hefziba R.
The food is delicious the reason for one star is the extremely poor customer service. The lady taking my order was very cut off she didn't even open the screen when taking my order. She was just in a foul mood which is honestly not my fault. If you are unhappy with your job, just get one that will fulfill you don't make it a bad experience for everyone else.
(1)Alex M.
For more or worse a 2 star rate simply put do not waste yur time with this place I went here with the expectation ( that's the prob) that it would be awesome from here say (word of mouth) that it was to be delish lol well I got the shrimp sticks that where dipped in batter. upon first taste (I was hungry) thought it was fine second big bite was all batter so I decided to open this shrimp stick ... Low and behold to my surprise it was lol a sliver literally of shrimp and all batter it was horrible not to mention the square fish sandwich I got was fine I must admit bit disappointing due to the shape of ..it reminded me of a cheap 1cent patty from something they'd serve yu in a concentration camp in Russia or Cambodia oh and the fries tasted like oiled up 2cent fries ..yet they charge a ridiculous amount of dough to eat this mess I'd pass always and forever .. They serve yu rolled up cornmeal sticks lol cheap bastards
(1)Tracie L.
Pete's fish and chips is the WORST meal I've ever had! I do not know how people can stand to eat there. I went there just last night for the first time because I had gotten a recommendation from friends. I ordered the fish and chips. The first bad sign was that the fish was pollock. The fish ended up tasting like mushed, cheap, pre-frozen fish. My daughter ordered a cheeseburger with cheese and mayo, plus onion rings. The cheeseburger had an extremely thin patty and way too much mayo. It was so bad that we threw away the food and ate at a near bye McDonalds. If you have any taste in food whatsoever, you will be disgusted by their food.
(1)Mike T.
This place is awesome. If you don't like it you don't belong in Phoenix. I've been going here since I was a kid and I hope they are still here long after I'm gone!
(5)T B.
Not sure why the great reviews over this place. It's a ruin down true hole in the wall kind of a place, food so so....nothing special...won't be back... You gotta be kidding...
(1)Stacy S.
Don't do it.... I'm in the parking lot right now and am actually throwing out the food I just got at the drive in after taking one bite of the "shrimp" and fish "square".
(1)Ante P.
We have passed this place dozens of times and finally stopped in...Its terrible. I can't image people going here more than once. It's literally a joke. I wish yelp was more dependable. It seems like anything legitimate review wise is censored.
(2)Anna F.
Attention Phoenicians: THIS is what you call a local gem. Pete's rules. My friends and family that visit from seaboard states demand a meal at Pete's each and everytime. It's one of the valley's great traditions and if you aren't loving Pete's sauce, you're nothing but a cold fish. Long live Pete's!!!
(5)Steve L.
I have wanted to try this place for a while and finally did so after driving by during the lunch hour. What a disappointment, I can't believe they have been in business for so long. The fish is fine but seems to be just frozen squares of fish fried up. (My son did like it quite a bit) The chips (fries) are mediocre at best and they give you lots of a bland sauce to put on everything. There didn't appear to be any malt vinegar and the tartar sauce costs extra. I had to go back to the window to request catsup. They do not take credit cards which I think is a foolish business practice. I have now eaten here once and that is more than enough.
(2)Christina D.
Have heard about this place for years....food is outstanding!!! Hey, its a hole in the wall, but sometimes those are the best!!!
(4)Jonathan K.
I remember an old Will and Grace episode where karen is wearing a disguise and eating at a taco shack. This is how I feel about Pete's. It has been in business and the hearts of phoenicians since 1947. It is my guilty pleasure. This particular location is just a short drive down Central from my House. I agree with the yelpers review about ambience. Lets hope you like bird watching because ALL pete's locations are strictly outdoor seating. The food is great. Deep fried goodness! They have an amazing sauce that goes well with everything. Part Ketchup, Part hot sauce. Simply amazing. Cash Only!!!! See you there!
(4)Cher T.
Like many institutions in Phoenix, you can't live here unless you LOVE Pete's!! I have seen and heard many a Phoenician defend their beloved Pete's as they would that other famous fast food mecca Carolina's. I have lived in Phoenix my entire life and love Pete's and this is why I can stay! lol. From the street, it looks like an old take-out place that's all cute and retro... but noooooo... it's really an old take out place. and it produces some serious food! Whenever I go, I always peek at the mini factory of people dredging and frying all sorts of goodies. Shrimp (my fave), fish filets, hush puppies, corndogs, burritos and fries. Once upon a time there used to be signs that read "NO TATAR SAUCE, SO DON'T EVEN ASK!" and all you had was Pete's patented red sauce that was part ketchup, part hot sauce but all lovely. Pete's sauce made everything taste better. It went well with the corndogs, the burritos, the fish, the shrimp, the fries and don't even get me started on the burgers! Sadly, after DECADES of refusing the Phoenix masses their precious tartar sauce and forcing them to enjoy Pete's sauce (for their own good) Pete's has caved and now offers Tartar sauce... and it sucks! So now many people won't even get the chance to even try the glorious Pete's sauce... cuz they want their old standard Tartar sauce! *sigh* My fellow yelpers, if you haven't had Pete's yet - GO! And try the fish & shrimp combo and if your appetite is healthy - try a small burger and get extra sauce and enjoy!! It's worth it!! :)
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