Tuesday special: $14 fish and chips

October 26, 8:37 PMPhiladelphia Cheap Eats ExaminerRobert DiGiacomo

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Oyster House's $14 fish and chips special.

Even with the vast number of recession-driven specials and prix fixe menus, you would be hard-pressed to spend less than $20 for dinner and a drink at a Center City Philadelphia restaurant.

Oyster House is filling that bargain gap with a $14 fish and chips special on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wash down your dinner with a $3 Yards Brawler draft beer, and with tax and tip, the check will total just north of $20.

I'm happy to report you won't be slumming by opting for this low-end meal. On a recent Tuesday, the fish –– day boat cod –– was flaky on the inside and crunchy on the outside, while the chips –– a pile of hand-cut fries ––  were crispy and satisfying.

If you're not in the mood for fish and chips, Oyster House also features on its regular menu a rich and creamy oyster stew that's just $13 or $16, depending on whether you opt for the larger box oysters. A shared smoked trout salad for $9 nicely rounds out the experience, without adding much sticker shock to the final bill.