You know when you have a craving for a certain type of food, and, man, you just have to have some? That's fish & chips for me. Sometimes I just need to have some, but where will I find authentic, delicious fish & chips, a British staple, in Grand Rapids?

Fortunately, LOTS of places serve them, so here are some suggestions for some of the best you'll find.

Where to Find the Best Fish & Chips in West Michigan

SCHNITZ ADA GRILL

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I've had some of the best at the Schnitz Ada Grill in Ada, above the Bicycle Company shop. Yum! Pub-style, potato-crusted cod with killer fries!

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GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET 

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Another great place is Fish Lads in the Downtown Market. They, too, are wonderful and delicious.

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GRAYDON'S CROSSING ON PLAINFIELD, NE.

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Many people rave about Graydon's Crossing. It's big, so you can probably share if you like.

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RIVER NORTH PUBLIC HOUSE

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Other fans say the River North Public House is the place to go for perfectly cooked and crispy Fish & Chips.

COUSIN'S TASTY CHICKEN

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You can't forget Cousin's Tasty Chicken. I LOVE their chicken but have never tried their fish & chips. I need to because they do English and mid-western-style fried fish. Not sure what Midwest style is, but I'll give it a try.

THE FISHERY

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The Fishery in Wyoming is a good choice, but it's carry-out only. They'll even cook fish you catch as long as it’s cleaned, filleted, and thawed, for $3.50 a lb.

ARCHIVAL BREWING CO.

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Archival Brewing is said to have great Fish & Chips, although I haven't tried them yet.

ROAM BY SAN CHEZ

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Roam by San Chez, downtown across from DeVos Performance Hall and DeVos Place, is a good spot to try.

BIG BOILER BREWING IN LOWELL

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The Big Boiler in Lowell is supposed to have killer fish & chips, as well.

That's at least a starter of some great spots for some great fish & chips in and around Grand Rapids!

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