The Thistle Fish & Chip

The Thistle Fish & Chip Olde Country Style Fish & Chips In 1925 at the age of 11, Annie Bruce Leitch arrived on Ellis Island with her family from Edinburgh, Scotland.
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They settled in the Scottish Community of Kearny. In 1932, Annie married William McCurley, with whom she gave birth to William, Julia, and Donald. In 1963 after raising her children, Annie bought the The Thistle Fish and Chips. Annie and Bill ran the shop with the help of their children for 7 years. In 1970, Julia and her husband Jerry, also known as Skeeter, took over the family business. Skeeter

and Julie worked hard at expanding the little fish and chips shop into a famous restaurant and catering business. Skeeter and Julia were well known throughout the community for their active participation. They had four children, Jane, Susan, William, and Anne, whom all worked in the business. In 2009, Julia and Skeeter decided to retire after 40 years in the business. They leave their legacy to their two daughters Jane and Susan who are carrying on the family tradition of serving up their neighborhood with their secret family batter recipe for the old country style fish and chips.

06/02/2026

Please excuse our appearance! While construction on the apartments above the Thistle is ongoing, we will be open for all of our normal hours. Happy June - we look forward to seeing you soon!

05/01/2026

Specials

Starters
Fried Clam Strips with lemon dill tartar $16

Entrees

Sauté Soft Shell Crabs served with old bay fries (3)$29

Pan Seared Salmon with sundried tomato cream sauce served with mashed potatoes & string beans $30

01/02/2026

Specials

Starters
Fried Clam strip with lemon dill tartar
$16

Entrees
Cod oreganata with roasted potatoes & balsamic drizzle $26

Baked crusted flounder with white wine lemon caper sauce served with rice & vegetable $29

01/02/2026

Wishing everyone a happy healthy 2026

Please join us in the celebration !
12/29/2025

Please join us in the celebration !

12/27/2025

Thistle will be open today Dec 27
12:00-7:00

12/27/2025

We will be closed tonight Dec 26 due to the weather

12/17/2025

Holiday Hours
Tues. Dec. 23 11:30-8:00
Wed.Dec.24 11:00-7:00
Closed Christmas & New Year’s Day

07/31/2025

Specials

Starters

Mini Crab Cakes served with lemon dill tartar
(2)$18.00
Entrees

Sauté Soft Shell Crabs served with old bay fries
(3)$38.00

Fried Clam Strips served with roasted potatoes & lemon dill tartar sauce
$20.00

Side dish

Sauté String beans & carrots $6.00

07/02/2025

Address

442 Valley Brook Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ
07071

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 3:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+12019350004

Website

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