Doug’s Fish Fry

Doug’s Fish Fry in Cortland is a seafood spot with a compact menu that includes seafood, chicken, grilled items, steamed clams and lobsters, beer, wine and ice cream, the kind of menu built for a quick, satisfying fish fry. It is a casual spot where the line moves fast.

That line is part of the experience, and regulars say it is worth the wait. A short, focused menu helps the kitchen keep things moving, and the addition of beer, wine and ice cream makes it a stop for a full summer meal. Cortland sits in the hills of Central New York and is home to SUNY Cortland.

What to Know

• The menu is compact and focused on seafood.
• Chicken, grilled items, steamed clams and lobsters are also available.
• Beer, wine and ice cream round out the menu.
• A line is common, but it moves quickly.
• It is featured by Experience Cortland and a member of the Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce.