Tugboat Fish Chips - Carmichael

We've been enjoying Tugboats for decades it was a delight to come home after 7 years to find them still open awesome as ever. We ordered a 2 strip fish chips, plus a fish clams basket. Weather is absolutely gorgeous right now so sitting outside in the tiny ocean themed cabana felt like heaven. First bite into the onion rings on top made the better half giggle. They are the lightest, crispiest, most perfect ring. Oil isn't overused, nothing too dark, fish was perfect as always. There's only 4 places we made a point of returning during this trip Tugboats is one. Tiny place, been around forever great dive fish chips I think we spent $28 for the 2 baskets a soda

It was such a nice lunch we had! The place looks like a tugboat would. Owners/operators are super friendly. Food was fire! I'll be going back when the craving strikes.

Best fish in carmichael and surrounding areas. Fresh soft fall apart in your mouth fish. No fish taste or smell EVER Always consistent. You get the same thing every time you visit. Love the family ran restaurant heart of Carmichael!!!

I’ve been to several of the Tugboat locations and this one has the nicest staff. We went for lunch, the food came out fast, hot and delicious. I got the 3 piece fish and it was more food than I expected. We ate outside in a area that was set up with covered picnic benches. It was a bit noisy from the traffic on Fair Oaks but nothing terrible. I’ve driven by this location so many times and missed seeing it, but now it’s a place I’d happily eat at again.

I am a regular for great Fish Chips. I have sampled them all. This Tug Boat has it down. Once I found it, I won't go anywhere else. It starts when you enter. The owner/staff are guick, warm and friendly. Your plentiful order comes out promptly. The fish is batter fried cod done to a gentle crunch never greasy. The French fries also a gentle crispy crunch. And there is always the bonus fried sweet onion rings to get you started. And BTW their home made Tarter sauce is delicious. We just keep on going back.