Fishers of Men

Critics' Pick

121 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027
nr. Lenox Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-678-4268 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
8.5 out of 10

2 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Hot Dogs, Seafood

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Hours

Mon-Thu, 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3 at 125th St.

Prices

$6-$8

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Take-Out

Alcohol

No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This is the only place in town—and probably the planet—where you can get a Papaya King hot dog, a gaggle of fried whiting, and a piece of homemade coconut cake all under one roof and read some Scripture on the wall while you’re at it. It’s the brainchild of the churchgoing family behind the original Fishers of Men on 130th Street in Harlem (and also the tiny Famous Fish kiosk up on 145th), who, with what must have been divine inspiration, snapped up the franchise license of a failing hot-dog stand and, corporate fast-food style, combined the two concepts (a fried fish shack and a hot dog stand) into one synergistic success. Unlike those Taco Bell–KFC dens of terror, though, the food (especially the whiting sandwich and the whiting with grits) is not only edible but absolutely delicious. And no rats. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Reader Ratings

8.5

Simple food done well

grumblehumble from 10027 | Posted on 3/28/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	6

Décor:	5

Value:	10

A fast-food meal elsewhere nowadays will run you approx $7.50 per person and won't generate any enthusiasm. Fish, chips and a soda here will be $6 and the frying is perfect-not greasy,not overdone,nor over-battered...Read More

Good food. Angry customers. Underpaid counter staff.

sabby54 from 10025 | Posted on 3/4/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	6

Décor:	1

Value:	10

I used to order from here regularly when I worked in Harlem. It just has counter service, mostly take out, a tiny place with a line jammed up behind the people sitting at the counter. Poor people eat here and get...Read More