Gene`s Fish Fry in Rensselaer

Wonderful great service clean ,great fish fry

Had a broiled combination seafood dinner. It was delicious!!!!! The scallops, shrimps and fish were cooked perfectly. Don't forget the curly fries and cold slaw. It was the best/freshest fish i have had in a long time. Definitely going back. Should have taken a picture.

Year after year love here. Food is just great.

Good spot,good food ...set up like a real private owned business not the corporation business.

Ok, they are fast and efficient at taking orders and getting food out.Fish Fry was ok.

EXCELLENT fish fry!

Food and service was great. The only complaint was that the fish and fries were put on a small plate

Gene's Fish Fry was a great find. We stop at this exit to eat on our way up to the Adirondacks and have always seen it next to the McDonald's but have never checked it out. This time we did and we are extremely happy. It is an old time stand that sells mostly fish but some other things. It has a little bit of indoor seating and it has a whole patio on the side, so in this season where outdoor seating is essential it really worked for us. My wife and I both got the fish fry, which was a fried haddock sandwich on a bun. It was delicious, a huge portion of perfectly cooked fish with light breading. The prices are ridiculously cheap but believe me the quality is high. This will be a regular stop on our trip up north. Highly recommended! Hey Google turn it off

Fantastic food, great prices, great staff, been going there for years. Glad they are open. Just have to follow rules.

Was not impressed by the quality of the food. Was the first time eating there and definitely will be my last.

Perfectly cooked piece of fish. French fries were delicious as well. Also had a shake, which was very thick and yummy!Very friendly service. Plenty of parking. Definitely recommend this place for the freshest fish around. Old place that reminds me of the older ice cream stands in and around the capital region. Comfortable and clean. Outside dining only. 4 stars due to being a little on the pricey side, but worth it.

The takeout fish fry was terrible

Excellent fish fries and reasonable prices. Gets crowded on Fridays, especially during Lent.

Went here today. I love going to this place because the food was once again excellent, as well as was the customer service They are closing for the year tomorrow. Go here before you miss out on one of the best fish fry places in the area. I went here twice and want to go again. Thank you.

Best fish fry!

Not with family style dining... With strangers

Best fishfry in the capital district.

Fish fry was good, small but flavor and crisp was good. Condiments were self served and sitting in the sun and flies.(skipped the condiments). Ordered a coffee shake, got a vanilla shake which was ok. Onion rings were gritty and bland. The big turn off was the lack of appreciation for your business $3.50 ATM charge because they don't except credit cards. Gene's doesn't even come close to Ted's for the same price and they except credit cards. Even Doby's (know for their subs)in West Sand lake has better fish fry and onion rings and except credit cards as well.

Good fresh fish in unique setting

My favorite in the summer

Absolutely fantastic food and service.

Not enough cheese on the cheese fries..the fish fries were on the smaller side and appeared a little burnt..we bought 4 fish fries..a bacon cheese burger & 2 large cheeses fries...cost like $43.00....I wouldn't do there again...

Nice fish fry and fries.

Best fish fry around

Exllcelent very good food an Great people working there 👍

A local favorite for years. Fish fries are awesome!

Good tasty food and good service!

Great food, great staff, great environment.

I have been going there for 60 years and food great.

Great place for a quick bite. Delicious Seafood. The Best Coleslaw I've ever eaten. They've been consistent with their service, good food and drink for many years. Locals you want to have continued success. The views are absolutely breathtaking especially at sunset.

Great food, the seafood was the best. Remember CASH ONLY!

Good fairly large size fish fry. Seating outdoors at picnic tables in shade.

Great fish fry! My only complaint: please get foot long buns for fish. Fish Fry sticks out 2" on both sides of bun rendering it useless for me and my wife. With a longer bun I wouldn't have to throw out 30% of my fish. Likewise, French fries and cole slaw are excellent. Can't address their other menu items since I've been ordering same thing once a week for 19 years. Casual outdoor covered dining (picnic tables) available, or carry-out. Cash only but ATM available. This place is an area institution for good reason. It's great!

Everything you want @ a fish fry!

Great place, and long time staple. Food is made as the order is taken. Comes out hot and fresh. Don't forget to get a milkshake.

With regards to my review below, Gene's Fish Fry apologized for the inconvenience for the poor service and have us a $20 gift certificate for our next visit which was today. This time everything was great. Thank you to the management for their service regarding this. After waiting all winter for Gene's to open I was EXTREMELY disappointed. On 5/30/2019, I purchased 3 Fish Fry plates with onion rings plus an extra piece of fish to go. The meals were going to different homes, so Instead of 3 different plates, two of the dinners were stuffed on one plate leaving the buns extremely soggy. The extra piece of fish wasn't even half of a piece of fish and didn't fill the bun. Additionally the onion rings were not a nice golden brown but burnt to just this side of not being able to eat them. Not sure I want to go back if this is the type of service to be expected.

BEST FISH FRY.. JUST WISH THAT..U WERE OPEN LONGER

Great place for delicious fish fries. The eating area is outside at picnic tables and covered so it's only open in the summer. The fish is really good with large servings and the coleslaw is excellent. It's a small service area that can be crowded lunch and dinner but the good is worth the wait.

Still the best seasonal fish shack in the area. Portions are starting to get skimpy tho. Like most businesses, the option are often to up prices or cut portions. Guys, from the heart of everyone in East Greenbush and Rensselaer, we don't mind paying a little more for a decent sized meal. We can take it. The food is totally worth paying a little more.

Excellent

So good!!! Always great service and always delicious!!

To go order: they stapled a piece of paper over paper plates. Seriously. One cup of sauce for three dishes. I understand cutting costs, but really?

So good! Best fish fry around!... I can't get enough of this coleslaw!! 😋👍👍

good seafood for the price but lazy on the service/appearance end

Great place for fried seafood. Nothing fancy and that is perfect. Cash only, outdoor seating - simple and worth the wait.

Best fish fry in the Capital Region

Always great. Just wish they had a longer season.

Literally the BEST and I mean the BEST fish spot outside of Atlanta, the homemade tater sauce and in-house fruit drinks alone will have you coming back

Great fast fried fish and fries.

Don't bother with the hot dogs... pretty "blah". Gonna try the fish next time I go back... probably should have done that to begin with.