March 10, 2023
Morluski’s Polish and Italian Cuisine
10678 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-3238
A snowy Friday didn’t keep me away from venturing out to Clarence. This little gem is so different than most WNY fish fry venues. First, they take reservations and highly recommend that you do so. So that means little or no wait for a table… unheard of! There is a small parking lot in the rear or street parking out front. They had many options for large parties on the first floor and a very private second floor area with just two tables for two overlooking the restaurant. A perfect spot for an intimate date night if you are able to do stairs. Normally I like to order a beer with my fish, but their cocktail menu really sparked my interest. Unique blends that their creator should be proud of. I went with “the boss” and it was fantastic! While we waited for our drinks I really started to dissect the atmosphere. So much to comment on here. It’s warm even though it’s a gutted old church. Lots of cozy brick. The bar area is beautiful and they even had a live piano player! There is quirky decor everywhere with a large quotient of flamingos. Yes. Flamingos everywhere. You could literally visit here a hundred times and see something new each time. I loved it! Our server, Chelsea, made us feel completely at home. I almost felt like we were visiting an old friend for dinner. Really made our experience enjoyable. The fish fry was a skinless haddock in a thin very crispy crust. Super crispy with a darker hue. The flavor of the fish was outstanding and every bite had a good crunch from the shell.(9) All of the sides were homemade. The potato salad was pretty standard. Featuring skin on potato cubes with shredded carrots. (9) The pasta salad featured bow tie pasta and also shredded carrots. There was more going on there than just mayo but I couldn’t put my finger on it. (8) The show stealer was the red cabbage and pickled onion cole slaw. Never had anything like it! (9) Rye bread with butter was fresh. Standard creamy tartar. The only thing that disappointed was that there were no fries! What in the actual heck?!? This was a really solid dinner. Homemade holy trinity. Great fish. However, a fish fry without fries is like peanut butter without jelly. It really kills their rating. Overall, I give it an 8.5. I will be back to try some of their other menu items. I loved the atmosphere that much. Side note: bring cash. They do accept cards but charge you 3.99% fee to do so.
