Horrible food latst night (Sarasota, Osprey: how much, houses, car)

[debvic]

We were driving through Sarasota on 41 last night and decided to get something to eat. We stopped at Walts and ordered Fish and chips and hush puppies. Haven't had fish and chips for quite awhile so we were really looking forward to it. It was by far the worst fish and chips I ever tasted- bar none. The batter had no flavor and the fish was no better. I couldn't eat the fish even with tartar sauce. They forgot our hush puppies and the chips were just so so. My husband spoke to the manager/owner? (Chip) about returning my meal (my husband attempted to eat his) and he refused to take the meal off our bill. He would only substitute another dinner. It was some kind of horribly fried(in old grease my guess) grouper. Walts makes Long John Silvers seem gormet!. Please all you visitors to the area do yourself a favor and skip Walts.

[atroxanautin]

Well, it sucks you had a bad experience. I've never been there, but they do get pretty good reviews and I know several people that love it. I just don't like fish

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by debvic

We were driving through Sarasota on 41 last night and decided to get something to eat. We stopped at Walts and ordered Fish and chips and hush puppies. Haven't had fish and chips for quite awhile so we were really looking forward to it. It was by far the worst fish and chips I ever tasted- bar none. The batter had no flavor and the fish was no better. I couldn't eat the fish even with tartar sauce. They forgot our hush puppies and the chips were just so so. My husband spoke to the manager/owner? (Chip) about returning my meal (my husband attempted to eat his) and he refused to take the meal off our bill. He would only substitute another dinner. It was some kind of horribly fried(in old grease my guess) grouper. Walts makes Long John Silvers seem gormet!. Please all you visitors to the area do yourself a favor and skip Walts.

The Walt's we used to go to near downtown is gone now, but that one was pretty terrible too. Once I got some sauteed shrimp that smelled like AMMONIA! My husband could smell it, everyone could but the waiter refused to admit that they did. The fish market side was pretty gross, too. there are way too many good seafood houses to go to a substandard place like Walt's.

[Big House]

That is too bad! Bad seafood is really bad!
At least you didn't report getting sick!
Thanks for the warning! There are so many good seafood places around!

[osprey-gal]

Thanks for telling us about Walt's, was going to go there tonight, guess it's McDonalds again for a fish sandwich and fry! LOL!

[Big House]

Originally Posted by osprey-gal

Thanks for telling us about Walt's, was going to go there tonight, guess it's McDonalds again for a fish sandwich and fry! LOL!

I actually really like the McDonald's fish sandwich!
Of course I always liked the Big Mac, and the Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

I can't wait till the come out with the McBeer!

How's going up there in Osprey - Gal?

[Rushmore]

I think maybe they were all just really mad because they thought when you were saying that the CHIPS were really awful, they mis-heard you and thought you were saying that CHIP (the manager) was really awful.

And maybe Chip is a super guy, and his feelings were just plain hurt.

Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, life is too damned short to eat bad seafood, especially something that should bring as much downright joy as fish and chips.

And by the way, it would depend how much of the meal your husband actually ate. If it was a substantial amount of the meal, I don't think they're out of line offering only a substitution. If it's a bite or two and you say "I am not paying for this trash," then no problem.

[Big House]

Originally Posted by Rushmore

I think maybe they were all just really mad because they thought when you were saying that the CHIPS were really awful, they mis-heard you and thought you were saying that CHIP (the manager) was really awful.

And maybe Chip is a super guy, and his feelings were just plain hurt.

Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, life is too damned short to eat bad seafood, especially something that should bring as much downright joy as fish and chips.

And by the way, it would depend how much of the meal your husband actually ate. If it was a substantial amount of the meal, I don't think they're out of line offering only a substitution. If it's a bite or two and you say "I am not paying for this trash," then no problem.

I like your humor! I wish I though about Chip!

[debvic]

Originally Posted by Rushmore

I think maybe they were all just really mad because they thought when you were saying that the CHIPS were really awful, they mis-heard you and thought you were saying that CHIP (the manager) was really awful.

And maybe Chip is a super guy, and his feelings were just plain hurt.

Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, life is too damned short to eat bad seafood, especially something that should bring as much downright joy as fish and chips.

And by the way, it would depend how much of the meal your husband actually ate. If it was a substantial amount of the meal, I don't think they're out of line offering only a substitution. If it's a bite or two and you say "I am not paying for this trash," then no problem.

It was a to-go order we opened in the car and I only tasted my meal before deeming it uneatable.My husband did not try to get his money back on his meal. Chip the manager/owner or whatever he is there refused to refund the money on my meal. He said everone likes it that way and that's what the condiments are for, to give it flavor. Just a side note we kept what was left till we got home and put it out in the wooded area by our house for the wild animals. They usually eat anything. The next day that food was still there! So I guess I am not the only one with discerning taste.lol