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Famous Fish Market

Takeout counter at 145th Street specializing in fried fish and shrimp battered to order; lines often form outside.

Must tryFried fish and shrimp and chips
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Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.

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