Grilled trout is a delicious seafood classic, a light, flavorful dish diners love. Usually served with hearty sides like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, bread, and more, this delicate, savory fish is versatile and lends itself perfectly to any seasoning from lemon and garlic to spicier options. Diners who want only the most fresh grilled trout have several options, some seasonal, some year-round to enjoy their favorite dish: Here are five chains with the best grilled trout, according to fans.
Cracker Barrel’s Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout is a light, flavorful dish served with two classic sides and buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins. “I ordered the Rainbow Trout with Mac & Cheese and Hashbrown Casserole… it was outstanding!! Fish is well seasoned and not dry at all. Cooked perfectly,” one diner raved.
The Grilled Idaho Trout at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is served with crispy smashed potatoes and garlic green beans. “The food was great. We had beer batter fish & chips & the trout dinner, loved our waitress Sandra,” one happy customer said.
Season’s 52 has a Wood-Grilled Boneless Rainbow Trout served with broccolini, marbled potatoes and a savory dill mustard sauce. “One of our family members frequently orders this item because the filet truly is bone-free (per our experience),” one diner shared. “The fish is wood grilled and has the smokiness that you want with this type of preparation.”
Ted’s Montana Grill has a Salt & Pepper Trout dish served with fresh roasted corn and tomato salsa. “Food was good with plenty of non-meat choices that are just as tasty as their main meat entrees. I had their trout and it was surprisingly savory and filling,” one diner said.
Fish City Grill has a delicious Rainbow Trout dish served with garlic wilted spinach and white rice. “Had lunch at Fish City grill yummy. Rainbow trout with rice and spinach,” one fan said. “That’s a very tasty dish. I added shrimp on mine – delish,” another said.