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I’d not been to Mother Ocean in a couple years, so it was time to check in. I remembered absolutely loving the fish and chips, and I had quite the hankering.
This local independent fishmonger was a welcome fixture in North Asheville when it opened in 2020, just in time for pandemic closures. Thankfully, it bounced back and is alive and well today.
Trucking in fresh seafood from the coast so consistently is no easy task, and one I’ve always respected and appreciated. Offering all manner of specialties at bulk market price, Mother Ocean also provides a menu of classic fried items cooked to order all day long…