On average, Scalawags Whitefish and Chips in Traverse City serves 20,000 pounds of whitefish per year (not including walleye or perch)! Expertly fried fish are served in baskets loaded with fries, hush puppies, tartar sauce, and slaw. Obviously, it’s a must-visit.

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Scalawags Whitefish & Chips, a downtown Traverse City restaurant, has become a Lick the Plate favorite. Besides their perfect fish and chips, they have a plethora of seafood options and sides. Owner Jaymo Washburn has an extensive history in restaurants and as a foodservice rep so he knows how to run a tight ship, so to speak.