PassTime Fish House

Hey everybody, Passtime is still the best fish sandwich in town, but let it be known:Every Friday at around 2:15, they stop cooking for 2 hours to change the fryer oil. The exact time is variable so you might want to call to be sure they are cooking when you want to go.So now you know!

A forgettable experience and ok food. Finally gave it a visit at the spear of the moment. The long drive is a bumpy as the uneven food experience. Got the cod dinner with sides. The fish was large and flakey but lacking in flavor. The worst coleslaw I had ever tasted. At least the chips were fresh. It a dive bar with dollar bills attached on the walls. Dark large place with large tables to host large gatherings easily.This will be my only visits. Watch out for the several potholes along your drive to it.

They are closed for 3 hours in the middle of being opened from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. they close at 2:00 the fryers and don't open them again till 5:30 p.m. it only makes sense you would change your fire after your hours or before so you either have to go rush hour or at lunch pp

What can I say if you want some of the best seafood and aren't put off by a hole in the wall atmosphere this is your place. Fresh seafood from cod to frog legs at a price that makes your wallet happy. It's hard to not do the seafood platter which includes a huge filet of fish, large oysters, nice size shrimp with fries and slaw for under 28 dollars it's enough for two. You would pay a extra 20 at Red lobster for less quality. I'll be back again soon.

Today we decided to meet some friends and get some fish at Pass Time. We've eaten here before and the fish was always good. This is a seat yourself, offer at the bar and strictly cash. My wife ordered the Cod Fish sandwich. It was a huge piece of fish served on a slice of bread and chips. I got the Fish Platter, a huge piece of fish, lightly breaded Oysters and Shrimp with Coleslaw and Fries . Everything was served hot, fresh and delicious. The servings are large so you get plenty to eat.

Hidden gem! If it wasn't for a friend's recommendation, we would have never known about this place. They don't advertise, it's strictly by word of mouth. It's a little hard to find, but wow, what a hidden gem! It's hard to find really good fried seafood around the area, but this place makes you feel like you're eating seafood on the coast. The food came out piping hot and seasoned to perfection. Our waiter was a gem too. If you like fried seafood, don't miss it!

I was craving some fried fish but wanted a spot/fish I haven't had before and decided to go to this place. I had heard about it for years and knew exactly where it was, as I've driven by their sign numerous times. It's definitely tucked back in a weird location, so much so that my boyfriend was questioning where I was taking him once we turned at the sign. However, hole in the wall joints are always a joy to visit. This was a Sunday night, Selection Sunday to be exact, so the restaurant wasn't too busy. I knew they would have tvs because we wanted to watch the Selection Show and they had plenty of tvs around... only one of which was on the Show so we sat near that one. Could be a decent spot to watch a ball game though. Ordering was done at the bar and it was cash only. We didn't have cash but they had an ATM available. We ordered and sat wherever we liked... didn't even pay at that moment, which I thought was odd. No service at the tables this night, perhaps they do on busier nights, I'm not sure. Anyhow, we both had fish plates, served with nice size pieces of fish, fries, and cole slaw. The fish was really good but I loved the fries... they just had a good flavor. Good little spot for some good fish on the east side of town.

I have always loved the fried cod here, and have always eaten on the front porch! Today, the food was still as good as it could be - when fighting flies & bees the entire time. Floor had not been swept from the day before, tables were unclean, trash cans were at least half full from the previous night - delighting the flies! Whew! Really bad experience - what's going on Passtime???

When I walked into PassTime Fish House my first thought was "I wish I had a flashlight". It took a while for my eyes to adjust to the rather dark interior lit by beer neon signs. But I had no trouble focusing on the menu once I acclimated to the rustic decor. There's a significant beer on tap menu. And for a business with "Fish" in its name, there's plenty of options for landlubbers, including BLT, Grilled Cheese, burgers and the J-Town Ribeye, also known as fried bologna. My entire group went with the fish platter. Fried fish, fries & slaw with your choice of bread in case you want to make a sandwich. I'm talking about a huge slab of fried cod. It literally hung over the plate. The fish was perfect. Moist, flaky, with a crisp coating that wasn't greasy or too heavy. Delicious. And served piping hot. Even the fries were hot and crisp. If you're looking for gourmet-this isn't your spot. But for great fried fish you'd have a tough time finding somewhere better. My only "ding" is one poor server covered the entire dining area. She busted her butt, still, she couldn't be everywhere at the same time. So, getting a tea refill was a bit of a challenge. On the other hand, she was happy to bring additional beers to the table on a timely basis. A minor complaint. My biggest challenge was waddling out after a huge lunch.

I hadn't been here in over 10 years but found myself in the area at lunch so my wife and I stopped by. The same rundown place, but that's part of its charm I guess. The bar and patio were about 1/2 full when we got there at 12:45.We ordered a fish sandwich and three sides - fries, slaw, and potato salad and were told to pay when we are finished.After waiting for 30 minutes my wife went in to check on the order. The bartender asked for the name on the order and responded with "I'm sure she has it back there. We only have 3 fryers, maybe 15 more minutes."After waiting another 6-7 minutes I went in and asked the bartender just to cancel the order. He asked why and I said because it's been 40 minutes. Instead of any sort of apology he argued with me in front of customers to tell me it had actually only been 35 minutes because he wrote the time of our order down. Like 35 minutes waiting for a fried piece of fish and scooped precooked sides would be somehow acceptable.I remember the fish sandwich being good years ago, but it is probably not worth the wait for a quick lunch, and certainly isn't worth this low level of customer service. I'm sure it's fine with the 60-70 year old regulars at the bar, but good luck to this place when they start dying off. We should have just gone to The Fishery in St. Matthew's.