The Codfather
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Staff very knowledgeable. They use bob’s red mill flour for the batter and have a dedicated fryer for that and the fries! Portion sizes big and honestly the most fair pricing I’ve seen at a restaurant post-covid.
2-19-25. He has moved to a bigger place in the same strip center. Still as wonderful as ever!!
12-20-23 I eat here every time we come to Las. Vegas. Still the best!!
I am GF and DF, no problem at this place. Authentic English fish and chips. I had the haddock. Huge 16 ounce portion. Everything cooked separately. The owner is very knowledgeable. He even had apple cider vinegar to use. I highly recommend this place.
Amazing fish and chips, the new favorite whenever I am in town. I got the haddock gluten free and an extra tartar sauce. The staff was very knowledgeable. They changed gloves and swapped out the malt vinegar with apple cider vinegar (hadn't had before but very good). Highly recommended if you are celiac and love good British style fish and chips.
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Closed when we were there on a Saturday Jan 6th. Paper sign outside on door ripped so we couldn’t read it
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Excellent fish and chips. Both haddock and cod were great. Very large servings! They bring apple cider vinegar for the gluten free fish instead of malt vinegar.
Undoubtedly the BEST GF fish and chips I have ever had, which is hard to find anyway. In a strip mall and we’ll worth the trip- we had to drive 20 minutes and worth every mile. The owner explained exactly what he uses for breading and it is a dedicated fryer. Safe for celiacs.
Delicious! Owner was at the register when we ordered and was more than happy to explain all the precautions to us. Dedicated gluten free fryers, even for the fries. Staff was super friendly. It was delicious and my non-gf family also loved it!!
It was absolutely delicious!! Everything is dedicated gluten free. His wife is celiac. This is a food truck
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fish & Chips, Fries
Amazing fish and chips. Completely separate area and fryer for GF food. Great size portions. So tasty!
Owner is very helpful and knowledgeable of what’s safe to eat, they have separate fryers for the gluten free orders. Never gotten sick eating here!
Absolutely amazing! They cared so much and were so generous. I felt 100% safe eating here!
This place did not disappoint, definitely well deserved of all the stars, hearts and positive reviews. When I ordered the person (pretty sure it was the owner) pulled me aside and assured me that they had a separate gluten free fryer and mentioned having more space for gluten free prep was a consideration in their new location. When they brought out the food they prioritized handing me my food first and even brought out vinegar for me! Rest of the party (non gluten free) were thrilled with their food as well. Will be a repeat customer next time I’m in Vegas.
If you want to get down with some true, right down to the grease, delicious fish n chips, add this as another great place on the list. They cut and make their own fries. They also make a gf batter and use a gf fryer to fry it all. Upon gf request. Their tartar sauce is so yummy. It is a very large portion. So if you’re not that hungry bring a friend to share with, or it heats up great in the air fryer later . 😜The owner is super awesome and very keen to the celiac needs.
Life changingly delicious 😂 no exaggerating here! I loved it so much. I got the fish & chips. I’ve missed battered fried food so much since being diagnosed. My celiac son got the the gf cod bites, and they were excellent as well. The owner is lovely. He brought our gf food out with apple cider vinegar instead of malt vinegar, and told me the ingredients of the tarter sauce. Can’t wait to drive the 2 hrs to visit again!
The owner is knowledgeable. They have a gluten free fish batter and a dedicated fryer. The fish and French fries are delicious. Closed on Monday.
This place was amazing. I ordered the haddock with chips. Absolutely delicious. Owner knowledgeable about celiac. Explained how the batter was made and used dedicated fryers.
Can't wait to go back!
The fish and chips were amazing! I preferred the catfish to the cod but both were cooked perfectly and had a nice light batter coating.
Amazing experience, some of the best fried fish I have had since Celiac diagnosis. Service is phenomenal and very knowledgeable about cross contamination. They have separate fryers for gluten free.
The BEST fish I've ever had. The batter is to die for. Hand cut chips (French fries) that were the most incredible fries. The owner was so kind and the service was impeccable. I live near the ocean and this was the best fish I've ever had, hands down. They also provided apple cider vinegar & homemade tarter sauce! Dedicated fryer, knowledgeable of Celiac & no negative reaction.
🌾🚫 GF Items: All battered items can be made gluten free and are celiac friendly! The chips, clam chowder, and mushy peas are also gluten free. In place of malt vinegar, which has gluten, gluten free apple cider vinegar is provided.
✴ The owner Glynn who hails from Sheffield, England, was inspired to make gluten free options after seeing the difficulty a friend of his with Celiac Disease had dining out. All gluten free items are prepared in separate area and in separate fryers.
❇ Reccomendation: The fish and chips and clam chowder are the best I’ve ever had even pre-celiac disease diagnosis! The mushy pea fritters are amazing!
🐶 The owner Glynn has top notch service! He happily accommodated our family including our puppy by bringing a table and chairs outside for us to dine together!
This is always our first and last foodie stop when we’re in the Las Vegas area!
The BEST gluten-free fish and chips in Las Vegas in both taste and price is @TheCodfatherLV. It tastes just like the non-gluten-free fish and chips I've had in the UK prior to my celiac diagnosis.
As a Celiac living in Las Vegas, I'm trying all the places that have truly gluten-free fish and chips - which means they must have a dedicated fryer to prevent cross contamination.
When I arrived, I let the owner know that I was Celiac and he told me the ingredients in the batter as well as that they had a separate fryer.
I was surprised that for $15.50 + tax, the meal comes with a bottled drink! I chose water because I don't like soda, but this is a great value! I also added a side of delicious mushy peas for $2.50 that I ate once I was home.
Although they're closed Sundays and Mondays, I definitely prefer The Codfather to their gluten-free fish & chips competitors Summer House ($35.95 + tax and no drink) and Lazy Joe's ($18.95, cornmeal breading & no drink.)
Visited March 2024
I came because of the other reviews and was STILL shocked! Amazing food! I got the fish and chips. The person at the register was super knowledgeable! Told me all the ingredients and separate fryers even without asking. Absolutely amazed. My best meal since being diagnosed celiac 5 years ago!
This place is amazing and not just because I’m celiacs but because it’s so good you can not tell the difference. Thank you for providing such a wonderful meal celiacs can normally enjoy anymore.
Restaurant is AWESOME! Very clean and knowledgeable. Separate fryers for each gluten free fish and fries. Food was absolutely delicious!
Wow! So yummy. The owner even let me know what they used to make the gluten free batter and the clan chowder (also gluten free). Very generous portions. And they brought me apple cider vinegar since I can't have the malt vinegar (anyone else miss malt vinegar for their fries?) Be prepared for a wait. The line went to the door the whole time we were there, which shows everyone knew the wait would be worth it.
Great experience!! Owner very sweet, informative, knowledgeable! My hubby said the gluten free batter tasted just as good as the regular batter. Loved the chips too!
Fantastic! Finally made it to Codfather, the fish and chips were beyond delicious! Place was packed, long line….but the food was SO worth the wait! I will definitely be back!
Delicious and very safe! Eat here at least once every time I come to Vegas. Separate fryer for gluten free.
OMG! They have the most amazing gluten free fish and chips! You have to try this place!
Absolutely delicious. Unassuming place, outstanding food, safe for celiacs. They do use corn starch in the process, so if you also have a corn allergy, that can be a problem.
the gentleman here is so nice and reassuring! he told me all the gf stuff is in seperate fryers and they use canola oil. i was over the moon!! it was sooo good. definitely coming back the next time i crave fish and chips. this place needs more attention!!!
Had a chance to talk to the owner who told me why he offers GF! He has a good friend and past coworker who has celiac so he learned all about how to cater to the need. The fish and chips were 10/10! Get the haddock, it’s bigger!
My husband found this place when he was in town and raved about it. I came back on his next trip and he said we had to try it. He swore the GLUTEN FREE FISH & CHIPS were just like I remembered from years ago. HE. DID. NOT. LIE!! Seriously, it didn’t make sense that these were GF AND they even give you Apple Cider Vinegar in place of the Malt Vinegar. It’s heaven!! I’m sure the rest of the offerings are just as amazing because the owners truly love what they get to share with their customers. Just do yourself a favor and give them a try. BONUS: There was no heavy, oily feeling after the meal that you would expect. You’re willing to pay that cost but you don’t have to here.
6/23 - still so good!!
Update 12/2022 - still amazing!
Best fish and chips (gluten free or non) that I've ever had. An order comes with 1 very large piece of fish and a decent amount of fries - they will bag up the GF separate from the non GF if you are with others.
Tartar sauce is GF and probably the best I've ever had! Haven't tried the Chowder yet but it is gluten free and probably great as well
Very nice crew and highly recommend!! Separate fryers & prep station. We ordered 1 GF with 4 regular orders and had no issues for me (celiac)
Fantastic fish, fries and clam chowder all gluten-free. Very happy to have found this place ❤ Just request gluten free batter for the fish. Chicken strips are not gluten-free. Fries are fried in separate fryer. Apple cider vinegar available.
Traveling through and read some reviews so we stopped to check it out. Wow! We were so impressed with the knowledgeable and friendly staff. They could tell me exactly how the food was prepared and all the ingredients. I had the classic cod fish & chips and my partner had the haddock - both were A-MAZING. Seriously, so good!!
This place was so darn good. The owner was so kind and knowledgeable. My husband got it to-go and had to drive it 15 mins to me and IT WAS STILL HOT AND CRISPY. No issues at all.
Fabulous, fresh-tasting cod and handcut chips! We enjoyed the gluten-free version with their house-made gf batter. Yummy, peppery coleslaw, too. Separate gf fryer for safety. Charming, fun English decor, warm greetings and service from the owner.
OH MY!!! It’s been a decade since I have had fish and chips…AMAZING!! I ate every bite. The owner explained the recipe, that he had his celiac friend in mind when he opened the establishment. I could not be happier!
Very knowledgeable about celiac disease. They have a separate frier for gluten free and even have separate vinegar that is gluten free!
I thoroughly enjoyed the gf fish and chips! Great service. Very knowledgeable. Good separation for the fish and also the chips in a separate fryer. Owner was VERY knowledgeable and explained all ingredients. Price was reasonable
The person who was working there (the owner maybe??) was very clear with what was gluten free. He told me exactly what was in the gluten free batter they used and gave me apple cider vinegar instead of malt vinegar.
The cod was not very good in my opinion, but I am not actually the biggest fan of fish generally, so it was good as far as fish goes. The chips were good.
English fish&chips location with FULL understanding of GF/ coeliac issues (spelling purposeful).
Large portions.
Yummy food
Awesome place - As locals we WILL return.
The breading that they use on the fish to fry in dedicated fryers is perfect. The serving size is generous and the Clam Chowder is a MUST. We have a car plug in cooler and I brought the Clam Chowder along on our road trip. What a gem of a restaurant and a fantastic, safe place for GF dining.
The clam chowder is gluten free! Not only that but the GF fried fish is delightful. Highly recommend this place, absolutely delicious.
Absolutely delicious. Very safe! Separate fryers, GF batter! Yum!
This is the best gluten-free fish and chips I have ever had. They have a designated gluten-free fryer and prep space. The size of the fish and portion of chips is perfect. I highly recommend going and enjoying an amazing meal.
Dedicated GF
Gluten free menu with Dedicated frier! I’m not gluten free but my wife is. My wife had the GF fish, chips, and fried peas. She said it was amazing.
This is best fish and chips in Las Vegas. I grew up in New England where fish and chip shops were everywhere. The Codfather has the best I’ve ever had!
