I’ve been coming to Pete’s Fish & Chips in Arcadia for over a decade now, and I’ll say this plainly: eating there is nothing short of a religious experience. I don’t use that phrase lightly — every visit feels like a pilgrimage to the altar of crispy batter, flaky fish, and that legendary sauce.
From the first bite, you’re struck by the perfect balance: the crunch, the hot insides, the salt, the tang. Decade after decade, the consistency is uncanny. The staff recognize my order before I even speak it. The scent of fries in the air feels like home. Even when life is messy, Pete’s has this ritualistic power to center me.
Some people leave negative reviews. I’m convinced they’re just “haters” — probably folks who taste ketchup and think it’s spicy. They clearly don’t understand nuance. They’ve never tasted this special sauce, or felt the communion of flavors that come together in that first bite. Trust me — take your seat, let your senses open up, and you’ll see what worship really tastes like.
Ten years in, I’m still in awe. If you haven’t gone yet, prepare your soul — this is more than a meal. It’s devotion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Belinda Nelson
We’ve been visiting Pete’s Fish n Chips off and on since the 1950’s. Since 2019, we’ve been visiting Pete’s on 44th Street on a weekly basis. When our beloved 17 year old pet dog, Turbo, became deaf and mostly blind, he didn’t like riding in the car anymore and we never left him alone. So I would call the order in to Pete’s and my husband would drive down and pick it up…every week. When our little Turbo passed at 19, we both would drive down but still bring the order home. And we’re still doing the same thing today, although there’s ample covered outdoor seating. We’ve gotten to meet and have become friends with some of the staff who work so very hard and sincerely care about their customers. Elizabeth holds a special place in my heart. Thank you Pete’s Fish n Chips for being there for us and always being the most reasonably priced delicious food anywhere! From fish, seafood, burgers, burritos, hot dogs, chicken, fries, onion rings, and jalapenos. Simply the best! Jim and Doris Nelson
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ron Allred
Been going here or other Pete's for 40 years... cant go wrong here!!
Anthony Conger
This is the best location in az.and the best of all Pete's location.best service and best size shrimp and fish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Sauce, Fries, Sandwich
Karen Villalva
As always Pete's is the best in prices and food quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Careena L
Maybe I was there on an off day but it really was not good. They did have the best cocktail sauce I've ever tasted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Rob Lumley
If you don't have any tastebuds or have never had really good fish and chips then you'd probably say this place has good fish and chips. The food tastes like freezer burnt fish patties with bland sauces. You can get better fried fish from McDonalds.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mitch Belles
You want hot fish and chips you can't beat Pete's. The girl at the counter was helpful and nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Artavis Hardy
I love this place the corn dogs and burritos are great, customer service pretty smooth. A bargain for the quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Zucchini and Fish and Chips, Fish Sandwich, French Fries
Prissy B
44st Indian school let me tell you the quality of your family business has gone down hill extremely!!!!!!!! this is a large onion ring? This is sad your manager with the red hair said that well we actually got 9 rings instead of eight…how insightful this information he passed down to us was He was not rude at all and seemed very apologetic about it but what’s up with the quality of food??? they took over 45 min in the drive thru for this they were horse playing and still managed to forget an item.
Pete’s Fish & Chips never disappoints. The food is always good, and I usually go for the #2 it hits the spot every time. Service is friendly and quick, especially through the drive-thru. Definitely one of my go-to spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sally Gerardo
Me and my husband came here tonite to enjoy some Pete’s… never again the shrimp was raw! The place was very dirty filthy! 😡😡😡😡 fries were just re heated! Very poor!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jerry White
Best 🦦🎣 in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MamaG63
It is not the same anymore its terrible fish and the shrimp are small and round. Since you changed vendors you ruined Pete's it sucks now. I guess I have to try that new place in surprise that is suppose to have your old long, crunchy shrimp and fresh good fish and not some store bought tasting ones. Yuck! 🤢🤮😡
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
DB Cooper
I noticed the shrimp don't have as much breading. Possibly a different distributor or supplier. No big deal, still the same good quality.
I’ve been coming to Pete’s Fish & Chips in Arcadia for over a decade now, and I’ll say this plainly: eating there is nothing short of a religious experience. I don’t use that phrase lightly — every visit feels like a pilgrimage to the altar of crispy batter, flaky fish, and that legendary sauce.
From the first bite, you’re struck by the perfect balance: the crunch, the hot insides, the salt, the tang. Decade after decade, the consistency is uncanny. The staff recognize my order before I even speak it. The scent of fries in the air feels like home. Even when life is messy, Pete’s has this ritualistic power to center me.
Some people leave negative reviews. I’m convinced they’re just “haters” — probably folks who taste ketchup and think it’s spicy. They clearly don’t understand nuance. They’ve never tasted this special sauce, or felt the communion of flavors that come together in that first bite. Trust me — take your seat, let your senses open up, and you’ll see what worship really tastes like.
Ten years in, I’m still in awe. If you haven’t gone yet, prepare your soul — this is more than a meal. It’s devotion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been visiting Pete’s Fish n Chips off and on since the 1950’s. Since 2019, we’ve been visiting Pete’s on 44th Street on a weekly basis. When our beloved 17 year old pet dog, Turbo, became deaf and mostly blind, he didn’t like riding in the car anymore and we never left him alone. So I would call the order in to Pete’s and my husband would drive down and pick it up…every week. When our little Turbo passed at 19, we both would drive down but still bring the order home. And we’re still doing the same thing today, although there’s ample covered outdoor seating. We’ve gotten to meet and have become friends with some of the staff who work so very hard and sincerely care about their customers. Elizabeth holds a special place in my heart. Thank you Pete’s Fish n Chips for being there for us and always being the most reasonably priced delicious food anywhere! From fish, seafood, burgers, burritos, hot dogs, chicken, fries, onion rings, and jalapenos. Simply the best!
Jim and Doris Nelson
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been going here or other Pete's for 40 years... cant go wrong here!!
This is the best location in az.and the best of all Pete's location.best service and best size shrimp and fish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Sauce, Fries, Sandwich
As always Pete's is the best in prices and food quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maybe I was there on an off day but it really was not good. They did have the best cocktail sauce I've ever tasted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
If you don't have any tastebuds or have never had really good fish and chips then you'd probably say this place has good fish and chips. The food tastes like freezer burnt fish patties with bland sauces. You can get better fried fish from McDonalds.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
You want hot fish and chips you can't beat Pete's. The girl at the counter was helpful and nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place the corn dogs and burritos are great, customer service pretty smooth. A bargain for the quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Zucchini and Fish and Chips, Fish Sandwich, French Fries
44st Indian school let me tell you the quality of your family business has gone down hill extremely!!!!!!!! this is a large onion ring? This is sad your manager with the red hair said that well we actually got 9 rings instead of eight…how insightful this information he passed down to us was He was not rude at all and seemed very apologetic about it but what’s up with the quality of food??? they took over 45 min in the drive thru for this they were horse playing and still managed to forget an item.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Pete’s Fish & Chips never disappoints. The food is always good, and I usually go for the #2 it hits the spot every time. Service is friendly and quick, especially through the drive-thru. Definitely one of my go-to spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Me and my husband came here tonite to enjoy some Pete’s… never again the shrimp was raw! The place was very dirty filthy! 😡😡😡😡 fries were just re heated! Very poor!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best 🦦🎣 in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is not the same anymore its terrible fish and the shrimp are small and round. Since you changed vendors you ruined Pete's it sucks now. I guess I have to try that new place in surprise that is suppose to have your old long, crunchy shrimp and fresh good fish and not some store bought tasting ones. Yuck! 🤢🤮😡
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
I noticed the shrimp don't have as much breading. Possibly a different distributor or supplier. No big deal, still the same good quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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