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Welcome to The Original Fish & Grits
At The Original Fish & Grits, we serve Southern comfort food that brings people together. Guests visit for fresh-cooked fish, creamy cheesy grits, hearty sides, and generous portions prepared to order. Our casual dining space offers a welcoming setting for family meals, lunch breaks, and relaxed dinners. Every plate reflects our commitment to quality ingredients and consistent preparation. Stop by and enjoy a meal worth sharing.
Southern Favorites Fresh Daily
Our menu features a variety of Southern-style classics prepared fresh when you order. Choose from catfish, perch, whiting, or walleye paired with rich cheesy grits, eggs, and toast. Guests also enjoy fried pork chops, wing dings, collard greens, baked mac and cheese, fried okra, candied yams, hush puppies, and fresh-cut fries. Complete your visit with a slice of homemade cake for a memorable finish to your meal.
Order Online with Ease
Enjoy your favorite Southern meals from the comfort of home. Place an order for takeout or delivery and receive freshly prepared dishes made to order. Our online ordering options make it simple to enjoy your favorite meals whenever you need them.
Fresh From Our Kitchen
Authentic Soul With Heart
At The Original Fish & Grits, we pour our heart and soul into every plate, crafting authentic, flavor-packed recipes that bring the true spirit of comfort food to the Willowick community. We are on a mission to serve up the kind of delicious, homestyle meals that make every guest feel like family.
Fresh Cooked Every Order
What sets us apart is our commitment to preparing food fresh for every guest. Our fish is known for its crisp coating and tender texture, while our cheesy grits have become a local favorite. From classic combinations to our Fish & Grits 2.0 topped with onions, peppers, and savory sauce, each meal is carefully prepared. We focus on quality, consistency, and generous portions that keep guests returning throughout the week.
Easy to Find Location
• 36161 Vine St, Eastlake, OH 44095, United States
• Free parking available
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• Dine-in, takeout, and delivery options
• Open Tuesday through Sunday
• Friendly casual atmosphere for all guests
Excellent fried fish & cheesy grits!
My shrimp was cooked to perfection. Grits were creamy and light. Very yummy!
The food was GREAT, they give you a large serving, and the food was fresh. I will definitely be back.
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Dine In
Delivery
Take Out
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for fish and grits, seafood dinners, and soul food favorites like chicken and waffles, greens, and mac and cheese.
- Seafood: Seafood comes in fish-and-grits plates, dinners, sandwiches, and Alfredo pasta with shrimp or salmon. Examples include Fish and Grits Original, Catfish Dinner, Po Boy Perch, Fettuccini Alfredo Shrimp, and Fettuccini Alfredo Salmon.
- Southern Food: Southern favorites pair fish and grits or pork chop dinners with sides such as fried okra, greens, and cornbread. Examples include Fish and Grits 2.0 Catfish, Pork Chop Dinner, Fried Okra, Greens, and Corn Bread.
- American Food: American comfort food spans burgers, Philly sandwiches, loaded fries, chicken wings, and fish dinners. Examples include Cheeseburger, Steak Philly, Loaded Fries Chicken, Whole Wing dinner, and Catfish Dinner.
- Soul Food: Soul food favorites include chicken and waffles, seafood dinners, cheesy grits, yams, and mac and cheese. Examples include chicken 3 waffle, Shrimp Dinner, Cheesy Grits, Yams, and Mac & Cheese.
- Fish: Catfish, perch, walleye, cod, and whiting feature in dinners, sandwiches, and fish-and-grits plates. Examples include Catfish Dinner, Perch Sandwich, Fish and Grits 2.0 Walleye, Cod Dinner, and Whiting Sandwich.
Additionally, explore Chicken, Sandwiches, Dinner, Wings, Fries, Pasta, Salads, Burgers, Desserts, Po Boys, Drinks, and Waffles.
Where are you located?
We are located in Willowick, OH at 36161 Vine St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Willoughby, Eastlake, Timberlake, Lakeline, Willowick, Wickliffe, Reynolds, Waite Hill, Willoughby Hills, Euclid, Mentor, Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Mentor-on-the-Lake, Mayfield, Highland Heights, Richmond Heights, Little Mountain, Gates Mills, and Mayfield Heights.
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