Railroad Fish & Chips

This place is delicious. Friendly cashier, cute décor inside. Plenty of sides to choose from on a counter ready for the picking, super convenient. We tried it for the first time on a Saturday a few weeks ago. It was busy, waited in line for a bit not to bad for what you get. Hands down worth the wait if busy. My hubby and our daughter decided on fish and chips always a good choice. I had to try the Clam Chowder it was some of the best I have ever had, plenty of everything. If you have not tried this resturant it is a must. You will not be disappointed. We will be back for sure!

Food is tasty and fresh and the prices are very reasonable. I will definitely be back!

Another place my wife and I have never tried. We came here and she was in the mood for helping of calamari and fries while I opted with popcorn chicken and fries. Venue was clean and not overcrowded. Prices are very reasonable and food is good too. The lemonade is homemade and decent but maybe stronger than we prefer. With your food make sure to have ranch and one of their hot sauce bottles. I like to mix them, already tried Tapatio plenty of times but took a chance with Tanner’s hot sauce which has a black label. Definitely worth having with your fish/​calamari/​chicken meals. Course that’s completely up to you. Deserving rate of 4 stars.

My boyfriend had been craving fish and chips the night before and I went to the Crocker museum the next day and found this place on Unilocal.I decided to come here when I was done just to try it out. I just ordered fish and chips to go so I could share with my boyfriend because we’re trying not to eat too much fried food. It’s pretty good, nothing extraordinary from your standard fish and chips, though I will say the batter isn’t too heavy. Obviously there was still oil on the fish but it kind of turned me off from eating it so I dabbed it down with a napkin. The fried were good, but seemed a little salty to me. I don’t know if that’s how they always are or if it’s just the batch they made with my order.
Also because I ordered to go, they gave it to me in a styrofoam container. When I got home to open it I realized the food got a little soggy because there wasn’t any ventilation in it so I would recommend maybe cutting off the corners in the top after they put the food in the containers.
Overall, I thought it was pretty decent but I would only go back if I was in the area and craving fish and chips, or wanting to try anything else on the menu.

The Clam Chowder Bread bowl was pretty darn good, my 11 yr old son and I both ordered that. My 9 yr old daughter got the calamari and while 80% of them were tasty, there were a few «squishy» ones with bad texture and stringy.
The service was great and the staff friendly. My hubby got the fish tacos. They’d of tasted better with corn tortillas over the flour tortillas, but that is our opinion, as we love fish tacos.
If you’re down in the Old Sac area, this place is great. The prices are approx $ 10 per person.

Food is good. Service is quick – it was when I was there. My husband got the fish and chips. I got the Coconut Shrimp and chips. Hubby said his fish and chips were greasy – as if they were cooked in old oil. That’s the only reason I’m giving this eatery 3 stars. My Coconut Shrimp was awesome – cooked in the same oil I assume. Hubby tried one of mine and said that’s what he will get next time.
This is a very small place but still very good. Service staff are very nice and very quick.
We will go back. But we felt this place was a bit overpriced.

Tried their fish tacos and it was bomb! A place definitely worth trying when you are in the area!

Easily amongst the best fish and chips we’ve ever had.
The top entrée we got was the Fish, Shrimp and Chips platter. The fish and shrimp are lightly battered, just enough to lock the flavor inside. The fish nearly literally melts in your mouth. It’s just that tasty!
Came here with family and we also got a salad, hot dog and clam chowder bread bowl. The clam chowder was decent and filled to the brim, and the other stuff was fairly typical. Stick with the stuff that will knock your socks off!
Relish, onions and other condiments are available at the counter. The two ladies working here were quite friendly. Too bad I don’t live near here, or else they would see a lot more of my business (and I would need bigger pants).
Quite the unexpected find in Old Sacramento!

Came here twice: once on a Thursday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. and a second on a Friday night at 9:00 p.m. Both times the food was piping hot and so fresh. I haven’t been to a better fish & chips in California. I’m actually quite surprised by other people’s lower reviews to be honest; perhaps they visited on weekends when Old Sacramento is busier with tourists and the kitchen staff was overwhelmed (which certainly isn’t an excuse but it is an explanation for the difference in food quality).
The items I ordered from the two visits were calamari & chips, coconut shrimp & chips, hamburger & fries, and fish tacos. Both times the fries were so hot to the touch (how they should be!) and they were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I’d say my favorite part of both visits was the fries because, even though they weren’t fresh cut potatoes, they were cooked perfectly. The most memorable in flavor were the coconut shrimp; they were large in size and bursting with coconut flavor from the shreds of coconut on the batter. Perhaps the only complaint is the the hamburger could have had more lettuce.
I really love how the restaurant is open until 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays when most other restaurants in Old Sacramento are closed. It’s super convenient for those late nights coming from the Amtrak station, working late at the federal courthouse, or after watching an evening baseball game at Raley Field.

Still here but I feel led to post this now!
Wife and I were both in the mood for a bacon cheese so we went with that and some garlic fries. The ladies working were extremely courteous and helpful and were actually ok with giving us ranch, free of charge! Most places are not as I’m sure you all know. The burger was absolutely delicious as were the garlic fries.
Our family also ordered the popcorn shrimp and fish and chips and loved it.
I definitely recommend!

Its in Old Sacramento. In the Tourist district. Its busy inside but they push out the food quickly. I ordered the combo. It comes with Shrimp and fish and fries. I ordered Two Lemonades because I was thirsty.
Little bit of a wait for the food but its worth it.
The shrimp and fish were fried and fresh. The fries were mediocre, nothing to write home about.
Great spot for people watching.

Fast, friendly service and the chowder is pretty good!
Simple, very easy to choose from the menus posted, but the fries are a little lackluster. Coconut shrimp was great temperature and crunch-​wise, but I kinda wished for more coconut flavor to offset being a little over browned. Fried fresh though!
Nicely air-​conditioned inside and a bunch of seats on the wooden benches outside.

My boyfriend and I decided to eat here on our latest visit to Old Sac. I was surprised it was open as fish and chips restaurants are usually closed on Sundays, but then again Sundays are probably busy days for them so they have to open.
I love clam strips, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to finish clam strips and chips by myself. This is the only fish and chips place I’ve been to that only has combos. I decided to share the fish, shrimp, and chips with my boyfriend and a bowl of clam chowder. The location is very small, but the line moves pretty fast. There are a couple tables inside, a small counter, and outdoor patio seating. You order at the counter and wait for them to call your number. They have a fridge where you grab your own bottled drinks. The fish, shrimp, and chips, bowl of chowder, and bottle of coke came to about $ 22, which I thought was pretty expensive.
The clam chowder had substantial chunks of clam, which I appreciated, but the overall flavor was pretty standard. It could’ve used some fresh black pepper. They only give you one package of saltine crackers. The chowder is very hot — my boyfriend and I both burned our mouths.
The fish, shrimp, and chips basket comes with two pieces of fish and about 5 shrimp. The shrimp are BIG though, they seemed like double the size of normal shrimp. They were juicy and cooked perfectly. The fish was also flaky and tender. Their batter wasn’t too greasy or heavy. The fries were pretty standard — a little more on the mushy side. Their tartar sauce is different than the standard tartar sauce you find at other restaurants. It has more of a garlicky taste, which my boyfriend and I both enjoyed.
I’d give this place 3.5 stars, but rounded down because the price and the fact that they don’t have a la cart items. They don’t have napkins or utensil out either, you have to ask for them.
Sidenote: while I was eating a woman went up to the cashier because she thought she was overcharged. Turns out she didn’t realize the bottles of beer were $ 5 each. She and her husband thought this was expensive, which I agree. I don’t recall seeing a list of drink prices, so be aware in case that changes your mind. The bottle of coke I got was $ 2.50.

Awesome fish and chips and friendly service. Went with coworkers and the lady taking the orders was very nice. They were fast with the service for around lunch time. They also had the AC on for the hot day, which we appreciate. Ordered the fish and chips with shrimp for $ 12.99. They were still hot and crispy and delightful. Worth a try when you are around Old Sacramento.

OMG I Loooove their Clam Chowder!!! At first I was irritated cuz we paid $ 16.82 for 2 Claim Chowders & plus the place was 2 crowded for such a small eatery with less seating. Buuut my moodiness went away as soon as we found a table just outside the front, our food was ready in about 5 – 7 min n when the lady was bringing our food the presentation of the Claim Chowder put a smile to my face!
It came in a sourdough bread bowl. Soooo they actually dug a hole into the round bread to make it look like a bowl n filled it with Claim Chowder. Then they cut out the top to make it as a cover. just like a pumpkin! The insides of the bowl that was taken out was put outside of the bowl for dipping. Again what a cute presentation n not to mention sooooo DELICIOUS!!! I love it when people add bits of bacon into Claim Chowder! We definitely will be back!

A true staple of Old Sacramento.
Food: Railroad Fish & Chips will satisfy your intense cravings for deep fried sea creatures by the half dozen. Railroad Fish & Chips provides a plethora of marine animals battered and fried to perfection including oysters (
), catfish, and generic white fish (
). I generally don’t like oysters, so I won’t comment on that, but the white fish had a perfect mixture of crispy batter and moist, flaky fish. If that wasn’t enough artery clogging goodness for you, they also have the eponymous chips. If you’re looking for veggies other than potatoes, however, you may have to look elsewhere. This place won’t be doing your vascular system any favors.
Atmosphere: They have ample seating inside and on the outside patio. The interior has a blue and white quasi naval theme that makes sense given the proximity to all the ships in the Sacramento River.
Service: I had no role in the ordering process, but it did take forever to get the food. This place ranks fairly high on the tourist popularity scale. Expect crowds on weekends.
Synopsis: If your granola, goji berry, and salad lifestyle isn’t working out for you, this place will give you a quick reminder of just how delicious fattening foods can be.

Wirklich leckeres Clam Chowder im frischen Sauerteigbrot, das dem von Boudin’s in nichts nachsteht. Auf der Terasse kann man dann sitzen und beim Essen Leute gucken. Von denen gibt’s reichlich, denn drumherum ist Old Sacramento mit historischen Gebäuden, netten kleinen Geschäften und Eisenbahnmuseum. Absolut zu empfehlen.

Railroad Fish & Chips is a tiny little spot that is very conveniently located in Old Sacramento. As a big fish & chips fan I was excited to try this place. The first time I came here was about a year ago and I had the fish and chips. They were really good! I enjoyed my meal.
Upon my recent return I was reminded of the small and crowded interior. The service was very friendly, though. The girl who took our order was nice. She listened to our requests and was very efficient. We sat inside since all the outdoor seating was full and our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered garlic fries and fish tacos. Fish tacos were delicious. They are topped with a sauce that is pretty amazing as well. The garlic fries were great also! Crispy and perfectly garlicy.
The only complaints I would have is that the drinks are super expensive, the interior is pretty cramped, and there is definitely a fly problem to address. Not sure how that can be fixed though.
I’ll be back again!

DA best fish and chips ever
Wow did not expect this place to be so good. The place looked mediocre when we walked in, with modest décor, limited seating, and a small family running the place. Given it was in the middle of Old Sac, we fully expected this place to be a tourist trap before entering.
Turns out, the fish and chips are Crazy good. Woot. The fish is fried fresh, and Guzzling hot on the inside when you bite into it. The fries are Insane especially when you add their vinegar. All for a low price too. How is this possible?
I have no answer, so I can only give it 5 stars. Woot

Prime location in Old Sacramento.
This place was okay. After living in New England, I think my expectations for fish and chips are a little higher than most. I have definitely had better, but by no means was this place terrible.
They will sell you one piece of fish for $ 2.50, so if you aren’t a big eater, I recommend buying a la carte. You have to ask though, as this is not menued. My fish and chips ended up being half the price and I still couldn’t finish it all, nor did I really want to.
I found the fish batter to be soggy. The fish was also pretty garlicky, so no after lunch kisses. The fries were good/​average. I recommend asking for the fish taco sauce as it is a nice change from tartar sauce and was pretty tasty.
I also ordered a garden salad, a bit pricey, but a nice size portion. I asked for some parmesan on top and they were happy to do this.
Customer service was great. Food was okay. It’s not bad if you are in the area and looking for a quick bite.

We didn’t know where to eat around Old Town Sacramento but saw a lot of people in front of Railroad Fish & Chips, so we gave this place a try.
Everything was affordable. We ordered fried clam strips, chicken caesar salad, and clam chowder. The fried clam strips were tasty and it came with french fries. The chicken caesar salad was okay– I like how they sauteed their own chicken with flavor. The clam chowder was really good! It had all the right ingredients, although my BF would have liked it to be a little more thick.
Must try the fish & chips next time! Overall, I would come back again. Good service, good price, good food, and lots of condiments (ketchup, tar tar sauce, sirracha, etc.).