Are you a foodie who loves savory comfort food with a casual atmosphere? If the tantalizing smell of British fare enlivens your taste buds, then there’s a local spot for you.
Max & Tilly’s is now open, and you won’t want to miss Owner Sharon Moore’s traditional English culinary experience in Fishers.
“We are an English fish-and-chips shop so we have the classics like fish and chips, but we’ll also offer a full lunch menu with sandwiches, soups and salads, and wine and beer for purchase,” Moore says. “All of the recipes are classic or reimagined favorites passed down in my family.”
Named for Moore’s children, Max and Tilly’s seats 40 for a laid-back dine-in experience, and visitors can also take advantage of the traditional takeaway experience, not unlike what you’d find on the streets of London.
“The fish and chips are traditional with the mushy peas, and we even wrap it in newspaper for takeaway orders,” Moore says. “All of our chips are hand cut and double fried. The fish is fresh Icelandic cod and everything’s made in-house. Dessert will be spotted dick, a steamed pudding, and we’ll also have scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves.”
Moore opened Tilly’s Tea Room in 2014 to serve traditional English teas and scones. Although the tea room has been moved to different locations over the years, a recent closure has freed up space next to Max & Tilly’s, landing Tilly’s Tea Room next to Moore’s newly opened fish-and-chips shop.
“In a strange twist of fate, the bar next to Max & Tilly’s went out of business, and now Tilly’s Tea Room will open where it all began, back in the old location, on our 10th birthday,” says Moore.
Tilly’s Tea Room is targeting a February opening, which will give visitors a delightful choice of standard British favorites at Max & Tilly’s or afternoon tea specialties with traditional clotted cream right next door.
Tilly’s Tea Room will continue to offer bookings for special events, including baby and bridal showers, along with birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. But now, visitors will be able to purchase their favorites at either location, and the tea room will transition to a wine bar at night to give customers even more access to those English delights.
“It’s really nice to have both come together in our original location,” Moore says. “We’ve seen the return of lots of our regulars, but also so many new faces. There’s so much to try.”
