Welcome to Doug's Fish Fry
Doug's Fish Fry has been serving guests with fresh seafood, famous fish fry, and homemade favorites for years. We offer dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and online ordering to make enjoying your meal simple. From lunch to dinner, our team is proud to serve quality food and friendly service every day in a welcoming setting.
The Original. The Only. The Best.
Golden, crispy, and consistent every time. Cortland's most beloved fish fry, serving up legendary flavor since day one.
Events & Community Connections
Stay connected with what's happening at Doug's Fish Fry through our events calendar. From community activities to special happenings, there is always something new to check out. Visit regularly to see upcoming events and stay informed about what is taking place at the restaurant throughout the year.
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Doug's To Go Trailers
Bring the fish fry to your event. Our red trailers are available for catering — parties, corporate gatherings, and everything in between.
Catering For Every Occasion
Let Doug's Fish Fry help make your next gathering simple and enjoyable. Our catering team serves events of many sizes with quality food and dependable service. From office lunches and family celebrations to community events and special occasions, we are ready to help create a great dining experience for your guests.
What our guests are saying
Best tender fish anywhere!
Ray M.
Love this place. My wife found it 30 years ago at the original location. She told me about it after we got married and i found the cortland location on my way up to a fishing trip. Best fried fish sandwiches anywhere. Period. Go judge for yourself.
Tom M.
Best fish, great customer service!!!
Leclar D.
Doug's Fish Fry Rewards
Join our rewards programme, earn points every time you order online, and redeem your points for free food!
Loved Your Visit? Share Your Experience!
Your feedback means the world to us! If you enjoyed your meal, we'd be grateful if you took a moment to leave us a Google review. Your kind words help others discover our restaurant and inspire our team to keep serving fresh, delicious food every day. Thank you for your support—we can't wait to welcome you back!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Salmon, Gumbo, Po Boy, Chowder, Soup, Onion Rings, Fish Sandwich, Grilled Chicken, Fish, Coleslaw, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich, Seafood, Fast Food, Fish Fry, BBQ, Shrimp, Grilled Salmon, Comfort Food, Fries, Baked Beans, and Chicken Strips
Where are you located?
We are located in Cortland, NY at 3638 NY-281
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Munsons Corners, Cortland West, South Cortland, Cortland, Gracie, Cortlandville, Nubia, Blodgett Mills, Groton City, Loring Crossing, McLean, Virgil, McGraw, Homer, East River, Como, Groton, Summerhill, Maybury Mills, and Peruton.
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