Batterfish was a

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. Previously, the business operated in Encino, Los Angeles, as a

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, and as a

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in Happy Valley, Oregon. Batterfish specialized in

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and was featured on the

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's ''

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''. The restaurant closed by 2023.

Description

Batterfish was described as a

on Belmont Street in southeast Portland. The business served

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, and

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, with chili,

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, garlic ginger, lemon basil, and traditional batter options. Sides included fries,

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s, and peas. Over time, the menu expanded to include burgers, burritos, and sandwiches. Batterfish also served fish tacos and burritos to commemorate a restaurant which had previously operated in the Portland space, as well as vegan options.

History

The restaurant opened in Encino, Los Angeles, in 2014, and operated there until June 2016, when owner Jason Killalee announced plans to operate Batterfish as a

, starting on July 15. In 2017, Batterfish was featured on the

's ''

'' (season 27, episode 3)''.'' In 2020, Batterfish began operating from a

at the Happy Valley Station pod in Happy Valley, Oregon. The business relocated and became a

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restaurant in southeast Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood in 2022, operating in a space which previously housed Char Latin Grill. The restaurant closed by 2023, and the restaurant Annam VL moved into the space.

Reception

In 2015, Lucas Peterson of '' Eater Los Angeles'' said Batterfish served the best fish and chips in Los Angeles.

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said of the restaurant, "If you can a make a living off a fish and chips truck in a town like Los Angeles, you must be doing it right."

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described Batterfish as an "Encino wonderland" and a "British pub-inspired spot with unique fish and chip options". The site recommended the curry cod with sweet potato fries. Jamie Hale included Batterfish in ''

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'' 2021 list of Portland's 12 best fish and chip eateries.

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* {{Portal bar, California, Food, Oregon 2014 establishments in California 2023 disestablishments in Oregon Defunct restaurants in Los Angeles Defunct restaurants in Sunnyside, Portland, Oregon Defunct seafood restaurants in California Defunct seafood restaurants in Portland, Oregon Encino, Los Angeles Fish and chip restaurants Food trucks in the United States Restaurants disestablished in 2023 Restaurants established in 2014 Restaurants in Santa Monica, California

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