There are plenty of states that are famous for seafood—and while Montana (understandably) isn’t one of them, there are still a few spots you can go when you’re craving crustacean, clams, or fresh fish.
But if you want a good old-fashioned hearty bowl of clam chowder or some perfectly fried fish & chips, you just might have to take a road trip to Billings. Crazy Mary’s Fish & Chips serves the best fried seafood and the tastiest clam chowder ever, which is impressive since we’re so far from the coast.
Crazy Mary’s Fish & Chips opened in January of 2014 in an old building on 6th Avenue North in Billings.
Morgan V / Google While the seafood shack has had to temporarily close on occasion due to it being a one-woman show, it’s typically open Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The restaurant is run by Crazy Mary herself, who is a kind-hearted local legend.
inkmom / TripAdvisor Mary is the type of person who will strike up a conversation while she fries your meal. According to one Yelp reviewer, she may even help you replace your windshield wipers so you can get back on the road.
The restaurant serves all kinds of delicious fried goodness, from clam strips and shrimp to fish tacos…
Lccrystal / TripAdvisor
…but it’s the fish & chips that really put this place on the map.
Kief Kosmann / Google It was a craving for a fish sandwich that gave Mary the idea to open her own seafood spot. Once she realized there were no good places in Billings for fish & chips, she put her three decades of culinary experience to good use and opened it.
But whatever you order from the menu, you’ll definitely want to save room for the clam chowder.
Kiffa Shirley / Google You may even want to order a big bowl of it as your main course.
Like everything else here, the clam chowder is prepared fresh daily, and it’s fantastic.
Lorraine G / Google You won’t be able to go back to the canned or pre-made stuff after this… and you won’t want to.
The next time you’re in Billings and Crazy Mary’s is open, stop in for some tasty seafood and chowder.
Kief Kosmann / Google Just make sure to come hungry.
What’s your favorite thing to order at Crazy Mary’s?
Morgan V / Google
While the seafood shack has had to temporarily close on occasion due to it being a one-woman show, it’s typically open Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
inkmom / TripAdvisor
Mary is the type of person who will strike up a conversation while she fries your meal. According to one Yelp reviewer, she may even help you replace your windshield wipers so you can get back on the road.
Lccrystal / TripAdvisor
Kief Kosmann / Google
It was a craving for a fish sandwich that gave Mary the idea to open her own seafood spot. Once she realized there were no good places in Billings for fish & chips, she put her three decades of culinary experience to good use and opened it.
Kiffa Shirley / Google
You may even want to order a big bowl of it as your main course.
Lorraine G / Google
You won’t be able to go back to the canned or pre-made stuff after this… and you won’t want to.
Kief Kosmann / Google
Just make sure to come hungry.
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Address: Crazy Mary’s Fish & Chips, 1404 6th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, USA
