Devin's Fish & Chips

Good fried catfish and shrimp. I was not a fan of their fries or "chips" as they call them - they leave the potato skin on them. I wouldn't have ordered them if I knew. The selection for sides wasn't the usual, they offer tostones, and some vegetables like asparagus. Decent price for the food, will return but remember not to get the chips.

Pressed for time, my husband asked if I could find a spot that was open late that served seafood and vegetables. I eventually landed upon this place, and my goodness - do you have a loyal customer in me! Let me just say that this is the BEST fish plate I’ve had in the city. Bar none. I’ve lived in NYC for nearly 15 years, and Devin’s Fish and Chips did not disappoint. Somehow, the food travelled so well, and my apartment is not close by. I ordered the salmon steak, fried okra, and sweet plantains. WOW. First of all, the portions were generous. Secondly, the salmon was cooked to *perfection*! Not overcooked, and it had the perfect amount of fat. The char on the salmon skin and the seasoning? FLAWLESS. My husband hates salmon skin, and this was the first time he didn’t share it and ate it himself! The bit of lemon on the salmon was perfect as well. The fried okra was CRISPY. As in, the food was in transit for at least 20 mins. and was STILL extremely crispy. Perfect blend of texture - crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. The sweet plantains were thick and gently sweet - somehow, they had barely any oil on them, and I couldn’t even process how they were able to do that! I typically like my plantain on the sweeter side, so I am going to go in person and see if they have even riper plantains. Regardless, I devoured every last bit of my plate. My husband ordered the salmon steak with fried okra and green beans. I tasted some of his green beans and was so pleasantly surprised! They were slightly crunchy and had a bit of sweetness to them - almost balsamic. So, so good. My goodness, I am *still* dreaming about this food. Not to mention, we also ordered a fish sandwich and we were too full to eat it! But I saved it for lunch and will also go in person to review it properly. From the food portions to the condiments, this place is generous, and that’s such a rare trait these days in the restaurant industry. For that, and for the incredible quality of their food, they have more than earned my business.

First let me start off by staying the workers in the establishment are very friendly. I gave it 2 stars because what I ordered, the taste and the quality. The catfish was broiled and seasoned great the shrimps were sooooooo tiny and over cooked. I felt like I was played with because no way was the shrimp that little. If you decide to eat here get the jumbo shrimp I would assume. I don't even think the pictures does any justice on how small they were.

Been meaning to try this spot for ages. Not much of a spot to dine in (kind of a "hole in a wall" spot. U truly can't say which is better between famous fish ( down the block) and them. I like famous fish fresh fish taste better, but that seasoning from devins is quite great.

I finished the food so fast because it was soooo good i wish i took more photos besides of the plantains. I got scallops that was broiled to perfection making it taste like crab and i got friend shrimp. It was amazing.

I had the fish dinner with green beans and a salad. The fried fish fillets were cooked perfect and also the fresh green beans grilled with garlic were excellent and also the salad. I am impressed with this , because I ordered this through door dash and I am 2 and a half miles away and it was still warm and the fillets were crunchy .The fillets were laid out on top of green beans in a manner that kept the fillets crunchy. Great to know I can order a Great fish dinner when I’m working!

This place was a huge disappointment. The catfish tasted very "fishy" as if it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned or maybe it wasn't fresh. My main complaint was the asparagus. I was given two sprigs cut into tiny pieces, and this was considered to be a side. To add to my disappointment, the taste was sour. How can asparagus be sour? If they didn't have enough to sell, I would rather the restaurant tell me they were out of this item instead of selling me veggies that should have been thrown away. I may give them another try after the pandemic has subsided. Maybe this is hindering them from putting their best foot forward. They definitely didn't make a good first impression.

Sub par service and food quality. Food has no flavor whatsoever. It’s just simple fried food. Do not waste your time here. I rather eat a plate of tartar sauce than eat here once more. The place is also swarming with flies. I’m sure the food health standards are good but the price isn’t worth what you buy and the flavor. Left my tongue feeling dry and bitter.

The shrimp & chips were good. The batter is tasty. Extra Tartar sauce is extra $$. It's is also delicious.

This was the worst takeout I've ever ordered. I cannot even believe that this restaurant packed this BS up and felt it was acceptable to serve to a customer. I got the shrimp dinner with fried okra and green beans. Everything was bad. The shrimp was SO overcooked, it was closed up into tight, rubbery little o's. The green beans were also EXTREMELY overcooked to the point where they' were wrinkled and shriveled up. A couple of them were so burnt they were literally black. The okra should've been packed separately, but even aside from the sogginess from all the oil, the couple of pieces I tried to eat were woody. I was so hungry and I hate wasting food, but this belonged right where I put it: in the garbage.

Delicious! a bit greasy for my taste, but that's Harlem! On-time, hot, and tasty! Great service, and decent prices. I usually opt for healthier, lighter meals, but when staying in Harlem, that's hard to find. LoL. I had the grilled Salmon entree, and it was more food than I expected tbh. Was enough for 2 ppl! But yummy! Memorable, and super delicious.

I had shrimp and fish comb with fries. The whitings were VERY VERY small. Along with the tiny shrimp. It looks like popcorn shrimp. I had asked for crispy fries. They were halfway cooked. Food had no SEASONING. It's not worth the $20 it cost me.

First and foremost I was recommended by a friend of mine and I highly recommend coming here for a quick bite! Coming here gave a nostalgic feel as they operate the old fashioned way, come in, wait to be attended to, state what you want, you are given a ticket with your number and your number will be called at a timely manner. Bring cash as they do not accept credit cards. Love it! The food was delish! I had the fish and chips and the fish was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Definitely coming back for another order and to try their Spanish rice and tostones! 10/10

I found this place by accident, but I think it was fate. I needed to get some fish for an event, and called a few in Harlem, and this one seemed the most professional. I decided to call them up, since I needed fish less than 24 hours later. I spoke to the manager, Maritza, who seemed very nice. She told me that I would need to come into the store to put down a deposit. I didn't realize they only took cash, so that was a bit of a drag. I returned with cash, and was told that my order would be ready the next day at 1 PM (50 pieces of fish for $130). Let me just say, this fish was absolutely delicious! It was light, flaky, and packed with flavor. It was a bit hit at the event, and several people asked where I bought it. Devin's, you held me down with that fish, and I will definitely be back--to try the shrimp!

food was amazing. everything was fried and seasoned too perfection. I found my new seafood spot

Staff is cordial but did not receive any ketchup (or extra as requested but received no ketchup at all), as well as no hot sauce at all and one Tatar sauces . with requests pfor sauces. However, the fried okra is delectable! The asparagus is delicious! I am eating both now minus the fish. Your Veggie game is stellar! Please honor request for condiments and extra condiments! Just ate fish and it kicks butt too! Please honor condiment request!

I've order from here a lot The food is fresh and I really do enjoy it. I under your love across from this restaurant and they use to off homemade tarter sauce which just raise the experience of the food Since moving away, I have coveted that's experience and can not understand why they don't offer the opportunity to purchase the home made tarter sauce. This situation has deeply bothered me because the food doesn't slap without the homemade tartar sauce. I've been salty about this for a long time but I realize that I still this is by far one of the best fish joint in nyc. My apologizes I strongly recommend that squash and okra but never get them in the dish with the salmon together because the battered okra ends up soggy.

I ordered from This establishment n the food arrived cold n half eaten .. Complained to them n Uber Eats n got no satisfaction .. I will never use this app again !!!

Gross! My delivery was covered with oil and vegetable juice, every bag was leaking liquid. I ordered asparagus and string beans, The vegetables were limp from over cooked, saturated in oil and Lukewarm. The fish wasn't well prepared, only grilled on one side. Everything tastes the same like oil cooking grease and seems like everything is pre-cooked, definitely not good for a "seafood restaurant." I don't know if it's even safe to eat, but I am recooking half to make it hot and see how I feel after first bite.

Excellent, food as well flavored and the fried calamari and shrimp were done just right and not greasy.

Been going to Devin's for almost 20yrs. Enough said . Awesome tasting food...I recommend to everyone

I like going to this place to order food, I've been eating here with my family for a while. They're food is fresh so they cook it and prepare it well. The salmon had bones in it but that wasn't too much to the point where I couldn't handle it. The salmon was very good along with the rice. The rice wasn't dry and it had the right amount of juices to it. The sweet plantains were also pretty good, they were a little bit dry but some weren't dry. I definitely recommend getting this, and they offer the salmon to be cooked two ways, fried or baked. There was a bit of a wait time for the food because the food was fresh, overall I give the food an 8/10.

horrible horrible customer service food was ice cold corn was sour food was terrible it was my first time and my last i called and had a few different issues they lied to me and hung up on me they refused to help me marizza asked me for the apt number and she said they delivered when the delivery guy got here he refused to deliver my food and he was calling me being rude telling me to hurry up to get the food marizza was supposed to call me and never did per chef at the restaurant he told me she was on the train i called and they ignored me for over an hour then i called from another phone and they answer some guy left me on hold 30 minutes dont ever eat here food is horrible and people are horrible this restaurant should be ashamed how you treat your customers the owner needs to get better employees who has much better customer service and respect and making sure there food is not bad and cold i will never give them my business again

This place was a huge disappointment. The catfish tasted very "fishy" as if it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned or maybe it wasn't fresh. My main complaint was the asparagus. I was given two sprigs cut into tiny pieces, and this was considered to be a side. To add to my disappointment, the taste was sour. How can asparagus be sour? If they didn't have enough to sell, I would rather the restaurant tell me they were out of this item instead of selling me veggies that should have been thrown away. I may give them another try after the pandemic has subsided. Maybe this is hindering them from putting their best foot forward. They definitely didn't make a good first impression.

An excellent fish and chip spot in Harlem that has satisfying food that doesn't feel like a belly bomb afterwards. The crackermeal batter used on the fried fish is lite and crispy as well as perfectly seasoned. The fries are homemade and delicious. Devin's food is worth the wait.

The only fried shrimp I trust and love is from this place and Gio's in Martha's Vineyard. Yes, you WILL wait in line. Yes the wait WILL be long. Deal with it. This is a small mom and pop shop that has been in the neighborhood forever. The food is delicious and you can tell that it's all homemade. I love having fried seafood without a lot of batter and this place does that perfectly. Anytime I am in the area I brave the line and I get an order of Shrimp and Chips or spanish rice. I know this place was down for a while after the fire but I am so happy they are back and able to continue to service the community amongst all the gentrification. See you next time Devin :)

Yelp did not steer me wrong. This really is as good as it gets. I wish I did not live so far away because I would be in here at least once a week. The customer service was on point. I appreciated not having to deal with attitude just to get good food. Even the broccoli was slammin. Can't wait to go back!

Truly the working man's friend, the food is fresh tasty and hot & a lot. Generous portions that can be eaten with one hand while driving to your next destination. Try the pink lemonade and ice tea.

Grabbed lunch here today ... had the special ... fish and chips with added shrimp and an order of fried calamari ... the shrimp was great... fresh and tasty ... the fish was crisp and good... the calamari was excellent ... the fries were a bit soggy and just ok... I'd come back and ask that the fries be cooked a bit more ... the tarter and hot sauces were great also ...

The food was okay. Ordered on Yelp and was ready for pick up when I arrived. Covid friendly since it's a carryout only location.

Devin's is always on point and delicious! I always get the broiled Salmon, rice, and plantains. Very Grateful that they have survived the pandemic drama.

One of the best spots in Harlem for seafood.Excellent customer service.I miss the steamed broccoli.

I was in the area and wanted to try something different. I read the reviews and decided to get fish and chips. When I got to the restaurant it's was a hole in the wall. I was not impressed with the decor but there was a line of people ordering fried fish. I ordered the shrimp and fish combo with fries. I had to wait a little for the food because they do not have it pre-prepared before you order (the food is fresh). I was not disappointed with the flavors and the freshness of the food. It was delicious. This is by far the best fish and chips I had in a while.

This place burned down a while back and I honestly missed it. It's close to home and their food has never disappointed. I've gotten catfish, shrimp, fish, you name it and they've all been good never a complaint.

I've been wanting to give Devin's a try for years - since I mentioned discovering the 'other fish place' a few blocks down to one of my friends. She, a local, said to forget the other guys and urged me to go to Devin's. Unfortunately, for years, I couldn't due to a devastating fire. But, the rumors were true: Devin's has reopened - And they are amazing! We had the Afternoon special (2 pcs of fried fish, 7 pcs of fried shrimp, and a bunch of chips) twice because we enjoyed it so much. The fish (white fish) was done right: crisp yet moist and solid. The shrimp was also great as were the chips, which tasted like freshly cut potato. You walk in and immediately run into to ordering counter. You place your order and you wait. (Some people wait by the counter -which can cause quite a bottleneck- while some others take one of the bar stools in the back). Of course, the volume of customers can be pretty hefty so service can be a little bit slow because everything is made to order (even the steaming of your seafood or veggies). But, the wait is worth it. Cash only (for now).

I would give ZERO stars for this place sold me the smallest shrimp for as a meal! The shrimp size was despicable! Never again! I recommend Famous Fish in the neighborhood! I should have gone there instead!

Still good after all these years !! Fish's and shrimp is my Facebook but baby try they catfish and sea bass !!!

I used to love this place the older lady is rude ASF !!!!!!!! The fish was horrible no good energy in the food at all

*update* I went back and damn it's still sooo frikkin' delicious. I got the lunch special (two pieces of fish, 7 shrimp and fries, plus some onion rings and HANDS DOWN the BEST calamari EVER. Here is a picture. Don't wait. Just go drown yourself in seafood-y goodness. So I was walking out of school when these two gentlemen who were eating something walked past me. IT SMELLED SOO GOOD that I had to overcome all the voices in my head telling me not to, and run half a block after them to find out where they got what they were eating. They sent me to this place, and all I have to say is WOW! Have you ever had a wish fulfilled?!? Because I did. I took 20 minutes to order because I couldn't decide what I wanted, but in the end went with the Calamari and chips. The calamari was perfectly seasoned and crispy, and the chips are hand cut and fresh. REAL food guys. Actual potatoes - not the crap you get at McDonald's. I will be dragging my friends back with me next time so we can all order different things and I can try more of the menu.

The fish sandwich was $6.50 and came with three large fish filets. It didn't have anything else (like lettuce, etc.) and it was on regular sandwich bread instead of buns like you would normally expect, but the fish is the most important part and I appreciated having that many pieces of it on one sandwich! They made it fresh and it came out piping hot. We had to wait a little bit because of that, but it was worth it for freshly fried fish. My favorite fish spot in NYC is still Millie Peartree's in the Bronx by far, but this was still good.

Great service. This was my go to place for fried fish and chips before the pandemic. I found out that they deliver to my neighborhood and have ordered twice this month. Both times the food arrived hot.

Not even close to the Famous Fish Market right up the street., that is SOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER. This place was very disappointing. The fish was more breading than fish, fries dry and non flavorful, just all around bad. Will NOT be going back.

Great meal salmon steak and Spanish rice and okra. I lived in this neighborhood all my life and the best part is even when they closed for a bit . When they reopen the food still taste the same. Amazing. Heads up it's CASH ONLY.

I love this spot! It is consistently great food!! I have supported this establishment for years and it's a family favorite.

I'm so happy that Devin's reopened! This is the best fish spot I ever been to! My favorite meal is the fried shrimp, rice & plantains, taste to die for. I live in Westchester & will faithfully take the ride for Devin's

This is definitely my new favorite fish spot. After being a fan of famous fish, I was looking for something new. Devins fish is flaky,fresh and delicious. I also like the variety that they have. I also like that you can call in An order and have it ready for pick which you cant do at famous.

Soooooo GLAD IT'S BACK OPEN!!!! Ive been a long time customer for many years even with moving back n forth to NYC, Devin's was always a MUST STOP!!! After getting the horrible news a few years ago that it had caught on fire, I was extremely happy to see my fav spot open again. At first it just tasted ok cuz the Spanish guy wasn't back in the kitchen yet but HE'S BACCCKKKK!!!! Everything is back tasting the same, the wait has gone down and it's just AMAZEBALLS!!!! And now they DELIVER!!!!! Yes some days u go u have to wait because everything is made to order. If u can't wait, then maybe u don't deserve to even be graced with Devins. And don't try to give them bad reviews because ur used to kale chips and not real potatoes cooked in REAL grease!!!

Sooooo I've been dying to try this place for months and usually get off work too late. Tonight I managed to place my order for Fish & Chips before close and this was the best decision ever. Fish was crispy to my liking and the fries were good too. Not as crunchy, but nice and non-greased up. Will come again!

Absolutely obsessed with this neighborhood staple and wish that I could order 24/7. The women who typically work the storefront are so lovely. I usually get the Afternoon Special (2 fish & 7 shrimp w/chips) and it's fucking to die for. I'm a girl who loves the English way of fish & chips, but I also grew up black & they season the hell out of their seafood. Will be back as much as I can - probably get rid of car insurance to afford it.

We tried this fish joint yesterday. Im giving 3 stars for the price and taste. Its a little pricey for us but the taste is good in general. The fried calamri tasted fresh. It wasnt chewy. Shrimp was too small. My husband liked the broiled salmon and scallops. It had a garic taste to it. Big plus. Fried scallops were good also. I wish we knew about the special before i placed the order. $9 for fish shrimp and chips between 12-5pm

It was fantastic and the portions were nice. Fish is amazing. The shrimp was also amazing. Best fish and shrimp I ever had in New York. The day before it was too crowded so we left. Next day I called it in. It was not crowed when I went after 10pm. I have me a new obsession

best catfish in harlem!!! Love coming to this spot ...you really can't miss on the Menu

Okay so I LOVE devins. It's my go to guilty pleasure when I feel like treating myself. I don't know what's been going on lately, but it seems like their servings have gotten smaller and smaller. This is NOT $11 worth of shrimp and what happened to the thick cut fries!?!? Ugh, I'm gunna keep giving them a shot but damn I'm disappointed.

Call me a simpleton, but the fish sandwich is honestly one of my favorite foods. While the delicious concoction can be found on menus from restaurants like McDonald's to wannabe seafood havens like Red Lobster, I find that the best fish sandwiches come from tucked away hideaways like Devin's. Now call me a fool, but for years, I did not even know that Devin's existed. I was drawn away by the allure and expensiveness of Famous down the street...once I tasted Devin's however...I was sold! Rusty and I walked upon Devin's one afternoon after work. With some cash on us (they don't take cards), we decided to give the hole-in-the wall establishment a go. When we got there, there were not many people waiting to be served. After placing our order for one fish sandwich ($4.50) and an order of shrimp and chips, we sat towards the back and waited to be called up to pick up our food. We must have arrived at just the right time, because right after taking a seat in the back of the narrow and dimly lit eatery, a barage of clientele came in, shouting out tons of different orders. "Calamari!" "Potato Salad!" "Fried Plantains!" "Large fish and chips with lemonade!" Commuters, neighbors, school children, they all paraded in on the Friday afternoon demanding their tasty seafood fare. Thankfully, we got our order in before the rush, and although we did have to wait a little while, we were eventually beckoned for our giant servings of food. Nestled between two pieces of split top wheat bread, three pieces of golden fried whiting were waiting for me. I slathered the sandwich with spicy hot sauce and cool, refreshing tartar sauce to compliment it. The rest was history! The sandwich was perfect, the best fish sandwich that I had ever had! The fish fry was PERFECT. Not too salty, and the fish was so meaty and moist. I ate every bite. Rusty's shrimp was also delicious, and his fries were homemade. Also, the portions were gigantic. And for a price cheaper than Famous'...it also makes Famous' clientele look like fools. I don't think that I have to tell you, although I live around the corner from Famous, I haven't spent a dime there since discovering Devin's. And yes, while the service can be terribly slow, appreciate that everything is grilled, fried or broiled to order! The staff is also very friendly and honest. The plantains are delicious, the fried food is NEVER greasy or salty and I can't wait to try the famous delicious potato salad! I'm hooked!

Great salmon:broccoli broiled with lemon and butter ,. So delicious .. been in NYC for 18 hrs& this is the only fish place that not only proved fried but broiled options. A must eat place in Harlem, you will not be disappointed.

I miss this joint like you don't know!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's small, dark, a hole in the wall, and not the prettiest of places. But, hands down, my #1 recommendation for seafood joints in NYC! Make sure you have a second to wait since everything is made to order. People say they have slow service...and they're welcome to their opinion. It's an allowable observation in a city as face-paced as NYC, where everyone wants everything instantly. But the charm of this joint is that, yes. You're good is gonna take a hot minute to come out. But it's not because they're not working or moving slowly. They're cooking your food with care and to order so it's right every time and always fresh. It's a nice break from the rush and bustle of NYC, because they work for you, but just don't rush about things. It's WELL worth it for the freshness and quality you get, IMO. The prices might seem high for some items. But don't fool yourself! My favorite meal is the salmon steak dinner. You get TWO HUGE salmon steaks, freshly seasoned and broiled right in front of your eyes! I almost always get rice and broccoli, which is piled high! I can always make two meals out of this suck, and it's less than $20! The fried fish is also good, and they give you some bread to stick it between, if you like. The scallops are quite nice. And they take the time to know the regulars (I got to the point where I was called Red Glasses, and it made me smile every time). I DO NOT go back to this area of town without stopping in and giving them business. SOOOO worth the wait time!! Go!! Now!!! (well, after you stop at the ATM, since they're cash only :-)

Walking by it just looks like a hole wall but let me to you the fish and shrimp SMACKS. Had to go down 1 star cuz the wait do be long, but otherwise great food.