Review: Wendy's New Cod Fish Sandwich

I decided to go through the drive-through at Wendy's and try their new highly advertised fish sandwich. It is advertised as Cod and very flaky with a special tartar sauce. I was with a friend so we both got a fish sandwich. In the advertisement they do not mention a special introductory price. How bad can it be?

Without a drink or fries two sandwiches came to $7. 13! I thought I heard her wrong. I asked her again how much the two fish sandwiches were and she repeated it. I was flabbergasted. I thought this must be one heck of a fish sandwich for that price.

Granted it wasn't too bad. It was actually rather tasty. For the price I figured it should be. It is a little bigger than a McDonald's fish sandwich although if you like cheese you will be disappointed. There is no cheese on this fish sandwich. It has a special tartar sauce similar in color to Thousand Island Dressing and lettuce. It is on a larger bun and the fish is an acceptable size. I have to say that I was not that impressed. I think I would just as soon pay a dollar less and get a McDonald's fish sandwich.

I might be getting tighter in my old age but I thought the price was outrageous. If this is an introductory price it is going to cost even more when the advertised special is over. I should have been leery though because there was no price in the advertisement. I noticed that McDonald's is advertising 2 fish sandwiches now for $3.33. Interestingly enough that is about the price of one of Wendy's new fish sandwiches.

In all fairness the flavor and the size is good. I don't think though that I will be parting with my money very often on this fat laden breaded fish sandwich, not for the price anyway. I do like their dollar meal though. I wouldn't be surprised if they come out with a smaller less pricey version of this sandwich. Wendy's have a dollar menu that is a very fair price with a large selection. If they put a fish sandwich on that menu I will be interested. I think that McDonald's will be the biggest competitor on fish sandwiches.