Presentation: I ordered the fish and chips at Kitty Hoynes, substituting standard chips for sweet potato fries. The presentation – a beautiful piece of beer battered haddock resting on a bed of sweet potato WAFFLE FRIES. (that waffle fry bit was spoken in an Oprah giving out cars voice)!!! It also came with a cup of coleslaw, a dollop of tartar sauce and a lemon wedge.
My friend said it looked exactly like the fish she had at a London pub when she was in England last year.
Taste: So good! There was so much food that I couldn’t finish it in one sitting. I LOVED IT! The haddock was cooked to perfection. The sweet potato waffle fries had a wonderful crispness. I felt like the coleslaw was a bit bland though (if I’m forced to criticize – I mean – how else am I supposed to discern the nuances of the various fish fries when I am in search of fish fry?).
Restaurant Experience: Tommy Conners was singing in the pub, He’s amazing! There were a lot of people milling about for a Saturday afternoon. We ate in the restaurant space, which was lovely. There was only a brief wait for a table. The service was wonderful.
Location: Kitty Hoynes is located at 301 W. Fayette Street, Syracuse, New York 13202. It is an authentic Irish pub in the heart of the Armory Square area, a hot spot for bars and restaurants in Syracuse. In the 1990s, the place was known as The Crown and it was my very favorite Friday night haunt. The interior has not changed since those days – two sections – a full square mahogany bar serving Guinness and such, and a cozy restaurant space with a variety of table sizes to fit many different parties of foodies.
Parking: There is no free parking in downtown Syracuse. We found a spot on a side road Armory Square adjacent. Check out their website for more information including their full menu and hours of operation.
