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Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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amazing
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Date: October 25, 2014 01:02AM
Today I witness with my little eyes 2 people going in Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips. I took a pictures but it won't let me up load the from my phone. I will upload the pics on my computers if this keeps happening. Did anyone ever go there? It was a dad and his daughter
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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I Like It
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Date: October 25, 2014 03:18AM
Every time I use the coin laundry I eat at Arthur Treacher's. Never a crowd, but always a steady flow of customers.
AT's will never be McDonald's, but it does have a following.
AT's will never be McDonald's, but it does have a following.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Ye Ole Woodson Man
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Date: October 25, 2014 09:59AM
I like the place, stop in now and then, They take a beating here. Its all frozen food anyway, any fast food seafood, they pull it out of the freezer drop in in the grease. The clam platter is good and now and then I get the fish too. The shrimp I dont bother with , you cant get any decent shrimp for a few dollars, mostly just fried breading which the fish has too but oh well its cheap. The fries are good, just wish they had some good fresh homemade tarter sauce instead of the little bags of premade stuff.
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Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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CH3NO2
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:09AM
Last time I went there the place was a mess. There was a homeless guy asleep in one of the booths and entire store was filthy. Ragheads behind the counter too.
Yuck! I dont know how it has survived.
Yuck! I dont know how it has survived.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Ye Ole Woodson Man
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:21AM
Dont worry, the grease they fry in is hot enough to kill off even Ebola.
I've had better and worse fried seafood at Old Towns Fishmarket at 5 times the price.
I've had better and worse fried seafood at Old Towns Fishmarket at 5 times the price.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Fudgegazi
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:28AM
Do they have the so called hush puppies? I can't find a seafood joint that makes em.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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NS 13
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:34AM
We used to call it Awful Creatures.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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CH3NO2
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:03AM
Fudgegazi Wrote:
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> Do they have the so called hush puppies? I can't
> find a seafood joint that makes em.
The hush puppies at AT are inedible
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> Do they have the so called hush puppies? I can't
> find a seafood joint that makes em.
The hush puppies at AT are inedible
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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French Fried Fingers
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:06AM
Today I witness with my little eyes 2 people going in Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips. I took a pictures but it won't let me up load the from my phone. I will upload the pics on my computers if this keeps happening. Did anyone ever go there? It was a dad and his daughter
You have superb writing skills...are you a product of the Fairfax
County school system, by any chance?
You have superb writing skills...are you a product of the Fairfax
County school system, by any chance?
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Biddie with the BDA
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:32AM
It's a CIA front. I went there long time ago and the cashier kept asking me if I was there to pick up the microfish.
Remember to brush after every meal.
Remember to brush after every meal.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Chef Ryan
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:46AM
Arthurs Treacher's is shit. What happened to the world famous Chesapeake Bay Seafood House? Damn that place had the best seafood and crab feasts. I'm sure mismanagement killed it. Seafood is more popular than ever these days.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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old fatty
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Date: October 25, 2014 12:22PM
To funny I worked at this location 23 years ago!! My dad took me there a lot in the early 1980's loved the clams back then... Have not ate there in 23 years though..... Never a busy place but I cooked a shit load of food right before closing so I could take it home yep I am a fat ass!
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WbYGv
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Date: October 25, 2014 01:22PM
What happened to CBSH, I'm sure, is that the price of the premium items tripled out from under them. To continue would have turned it into Arthur Treachers except with an outrageous overhead. End of game.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Mrs Paul
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Date: October 25, 2014 01:25PM
CBSH was ok, not great. After a few trips you realize everything is cooked in the same pot/fryer/pan because everything tastes the same. The All You Can Eat buffets werent bad for the money.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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NS 13
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Date: October 25, 2014 01:29PM
Owner of CBSH had a gambling problem.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Le peep
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Date: October 25, 2014 03:01PM
Chesapeake Bay went under and locations were converted to Chili's. Non-Chinese buffets close in have been dying out for some time.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Ye Ole Woodson Man
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Date: October 25, 2014 09:56PM
I went there today, they should give the OP a large free order for all the business. Got a combo 6.99 with tax. Clams, fish two shrimp two hush puppies, It hit the spot. Now Repent Nay Sayers. One thing thats actually good is theres no line, So theres also no food sitting around in a pot thats 3 days old and has got to be sold. They cook each order as customers come, takes a bit longer but it just then cooked. As said its all frozen so what, most fast food is frozen fish, burgers, many others.
Now if you want some really good seafood like the other pic..make it yourself, thats the best way to go.
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Now if you want some really good seafood like the other pic..make it yourself, thats the best way to go.
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Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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yes I eat there
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:01PM
I used to eat there all the time as a kid. Loved the fish & chips with malt vinegar. I don't go to that Fairfacts location because it is NOT convenient. If it was down the street from me, I would go. Funny you think you are too good for the food. I would say the opposite is true.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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It's Not Bad
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:22PM
I grew up around seafood - fresh off the boats. ATs is the McDonald's of seafood, but I've had much worse. For the price, it's a good deal.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Love it
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Date: October 26, 2014 01:15AM
Wow, you guys knocking this place unbelievable. It's fast, decent food for at a very reasonable price. And very different from all the other fast food options. Fried fish and potatoes, what's not to like? Thanks to this thread, I think I'll go by there sometime soon.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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IeaTArthur
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Date: October 26, 2014 03:34AM
love the chips and hushpups :) YUMMM No fish though...ew
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Former Fish Fryer
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Date: October 26, 2014 07:37AM
I love fried fish. Do they have hush puppies at AT's? This thread is making me hungry. When I get a hankerin I usually head to LJS in Falls Church. The place is dirty and has flies though. Still tastes yummy. Only get my fried fish fix once a year or so.
My first hourly job as a kid was as a fry cook at the LJS in Springfield. Horrible job and pay ($4 per hour I think), but got free food.
My first hourly job as a kid was as a fry cook at the LJS in Springfield. Horrible job and pay ($4 per hour I think), but got free food.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Bigger fish to fry
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Date: October 26, 2014 01:43PM
Forget about the one on Lee Highway. I gotta get me downtown for a taste of some of this...
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Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
Posted by:
Janz
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Date: October 26, 2014 08:03PM
Limit one soda refill per customer, Fairfax Circle location.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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WbYwx
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Date: October 28, 2014 12:04AM
rarely in town having money to pay extra to eat
but arthur treature's is a great fast food place - a treat
where else are you gonna get good savory english fish and chips instead of the usual mcburger or overspice taco ? no where!
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but arthur treature's is a great fast food place - a treat
where else are you gonna get good savory english fish and chips instead of the usual mcburger or overspice taco ? no where!
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Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Washing clothes today
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Date: October 28, 2014 08:21AM
Good place to go while washing clothes next door. I have often wondered if they are doing drug deals there since there aren't a lot of people there.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Fish fanatic
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Date: December 24, 2014 08:03PM
Alas, Arthur Treacher's is no more. I walked by yesterday and there is a handmade sign on the door saying "Closed for good."
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Sobbing On The Floor
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Date: December 24, 2014 09:30PM
I can shake all kinds of abuse off here on FXU, But Dont tell Me AT's at The Circle is Closed For Good! Its Christmas Eve! No! No! Seriously!
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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update??
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Date: December 24, 2014 10:33PM
I did a search for locations and their site (dated 2012) states:
"Over the years, the restaurant has built a tremendous customer following by maintaining its core menu, proprietary process and undeniably delicious secret batter diners crave. The concept currently has over 100 locations throughout the eastern portion of the United States with a healthy blend of mall, in-line and freestanding units."
But their locator lists only 15 total, one of which is Lee Hwy. I wonder how many of these places are still in existence.
"Over the years, the restaurant has built a tremendous customer following by maintaining its core menu, proprietary process and undeniably delicious secret batter diners crave. The concept currently has over 100 locations throughout the eastern portion of the United States with a healthy blend of mall, in-line and freestanding units."
But their locator lists only 15 total, one of which is Lee Hwy. I wonder how many of these places are still in existence.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Smell My Fingers
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Date: December 24, 2014 10:54PM
My girlfriend has a old green and gold AT tee shirt that is about 40 years old - It belonged to her dad. He got the shirt when he worked at the location in Annandale back in the 70's. She wears it around the house braless with a little pair of white shorts. You can almost smell the fish.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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the arthur burger?
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Date: December 25, 2014 12:23AM
Bigger fish to fry Wrote:
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> Forget about the one on Lee Highway. I gotta get
> me downtown for a taste of some of this...
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I just found the one online located at 400 Florida Ave, NW. It appears they have an expanded menu.....
http://www.arthurtreachersfishandchips.com/atdcmenu.pdf
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> Forget about the one on Lee Highway. I gotta get
> me downtown for a taste of some of this...
> .
I just found the one online located at 400 Florida Ave, NW. It appears they have an expanded menu.....
http://www.arthurtreachersfishandchips.com/atdcmenu.pdf
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
Posted by:
Quint
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Date: December 26, 2014 09:31AM
Are you sure that is fish? How often does your GF bathe?
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Avon Barksdale
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Date: December 26, 2014 09:36AM
Damn Nigga, I drive all the way from the Westside to get me some fish and chips!
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Fried foods is goood
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Date: December 26, 2014 09:47AM
Would you like a few microfish with your fries?
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
Posted by:
DMpcP
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Date: December 26, 2014 10:51AM
Speaking of horrible fast food is Long John Silvers still around? I went to the one in Falls Church 10 years ago and puked for days afterward. The shrimp appeared to be some sort of brine shrimp you would feed to Aquarium fish.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Still Sobbing On The Floor
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Date: December 28, 2014 08:22PM
Its True! they have closed! Had to see it with my own eyes!
Some new place is coming in spring, Fish chips, and tacos, Might be good. Will See.
Thats the last AT's in NOVA, the one on Rt 1 closed some years back.
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Some new place is coming in spring, Fish chips, and tacos, Might be good. Will See.
Thats the last AT's in NOVA, the one on Rt 1 closed some years back.
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Pour out some malt (vinegar)
Posted by:
Joe Beese
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Date: January 01, 2015 12:12PM
I'm very sorry for your loss. Those that come after us will not know what was. So let us who remember the old ways carry Mr. Treacher's fried cod in our hearts - as cholesterol, if not as memories.
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Posted by:
Below Me
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Date: January 01, 2015 12:42PM
No way that place was anything but a drop point for drugs and human trafficking. Oil hadn't been changed since 1986, but very few rats in the parking lot.
New place sounds gross. Fish and chips and dog tacos. Yuck.
New place sounds gross. Fish and chips and dog tacos. Yuck.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
Posted by:
Smelly Fingers
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Date: January 01, 2015 01:25PM
I guess if I want to smell that fishy AT smell I will need to find a funky crotch.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
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Billy Whack
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Date: January 01, 2015 01:57PM
Shit all you have to do is look down and breathe deep!
Smelly Fingers Wrote:
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> I guess if I want to smell that fishy AT smell I
> will need to find a funky crotch.
Smelly Fingers Wrote:
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> I guess if I want to smell that fishy AT smell I
> will need to find a funky crotch.
Re: Fairfax Circle Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
Posted by:
Billy Whack
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Date: January 01, 2015 07:39PM
I love shoving those fish and chips up my ass and feeding my gerbil. It makes me feel all gigity inside