What to order at Smithtown Seafood

Must order
Fried fish sandwich with a West Sixth IPA
Editor tip
Order at the counter and carry the fish sandwich into the taproom; a West Sixth IPA is the house pairing.
CuisineSeafood
Price$
NeighborhoodNorth Limestone
HoursMon-Sun 11:00-21:00
Last verified

Why locals love it: A fish-sandwich counter tucked inside the West Sixth brewery building, easy to miss behind the taproom crowds.

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Address: 501 W 6th St, Lexington, KY 40508

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