The Thistle Fish & Chip

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The Thistle Fish & Chip Olde Country Style Fish & Chips In 1925 at the age of 11, Annie Bruce Leitch arrived on Ellis Island with her family from Edinburgh, Scotland.
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They settled in the Scottish Community of Kearny. In 1932, Annie married William McCurley, with whom she gave birth to William, Julia, and Donald. In 1963 after raising her children, Annie bought the The Thistle Fish and Chips. Annie and Bill ran the shop with the help of their children for 7 years. In 1970, Julia and her husband Jerry, also known as Skeeter, took over the family business. Skeeter and Julie worked hard at expanding the little fish and chips shop into a famous restaurant and catering business. Skeeter and Julia were well known throughout the community for their active participation. They had four children, Jane, Susan, William, and Anne, whom all worked in the business. In 2009, Julia and Skeeter decided to retire after 40 years in the business. They leave their legacy to their two daughters Jane and Susan who are carrying on the family tradition of serving up their neighborhood with their secret family batter recipe for the old country style fish and chips.

10/09/2026

🐟 Now Hiring: Line / Prep Cook! 🍤

The Thistle Fish & Chips in Lyndhurst is looking for a reliable & hardworking cook to run our broiled entrée and specials station.

⏰ Part-time, 27.5 hrs/week

🔪 1+ year line cook experience preferred, but we'll provide training.

📞 Call 201-935-0004 or stop by to apply!

09/08/2026

Thistle is open during renovations

Lucky me got to hang with this lil angel today!
09/05/2026

Lucky me got to hang with this lil angel today!

09/04/2026

Starters🐠

Fried clam strips served with lemon dill charter $16

Entrées 🐟

Crab meat stuffed cod, served with roasted potatoes $30

Blackened shrimp served with tomato salsa balsamic glaze and rice $29

Side dish,

Sautéed string bean and carrot mix $6
🐟🍤🎣

08/28/2026

Specials
Starters
French onion soup …………………….$8.50

Fried clam strips with lemon dill tartar ..$16

Entrees

Blackened Cod served with rice , tomato salsa & balsamic glaze… ………………………$30

Sauté soft shell crabs served with old bay fries ……………………………………….(3)$39

We are back from vacation🐠🦀🦐 # fish & chips # Anne Leahy McCaffrey
07/15/2026

We are back from vacation🐠🦀🦐
# fish & chips # Anne Leahy McCaffrey

Get you Fish & Chips before we close for vacation 7-4 to 7-13
07/02/2026

Get you Fish & Chips before we close for vacation 7-4 to 7-13

07/01/2026

We will be closed for vacation July 4th - July 13th

06/02/2026

Please excuse our appearance! While construction on the apartments above the Thistle is ongoing, we will be open for all of our normal hours. Happy June - we look forward to seeing you soon!

05/01/2026

Specials

Starters
Fried Clam Strips with lemon dill tartar $16

Entrees

Sauté Soft Shell Crabs served with old bay fries (3)$29

Pan Seared Salmon with sundried tomato cream sauce served with mashed potatoes & string beans $30

Address

442 Valley Brook Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ
07071

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 3:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+12019350004

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