Missouri sits about as far from the ocean as you can get, yet some seriously good fish and chips are hiding in its pubs, grills, and seafood shacks. From a Victorian-style Scottish pub in St. Louis to a Cajun fish joint in Liberty, the crispy fish on this list is worth planning a weekend around.
Each stop brings its own twist, whether that means house-made tartar sauce, a skyline view, or a basket of cornmeal-dusted catfish. Save this list, grab a hungry friend, and start mapping your next road trip.
1. The Scottish Arms, St. Louis, MO
A Victorian-style pub on South Sarah Street may serve the most British plate of food in all of St. Louis. The Scottish Arms pairs its fish and chips with peas, the way a proper pub back across the pond would.
The rest of the menu leans just as traditional. Scotch eggs, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, lamb shank, and duck Wellington all make appearances, and the truffle fries are a popular add-on…