Argyle Fish & Chip Restaurant, often thought to be the last great fish and chips spot in Kearny, has closed.

Owned by Joan and the late John Nisbet and Bill and Michele Gordon, Argyle had been open for more than 50 years. It grew from a small spot with a few tables, a gift shop and a takeout counter to a restaurant with the capacity to seat 132. It was a favorite in Kearny, which has a large population of Scottish and Irish immigrants.

The restaurant closed on Saturday, Dec. 28, and announced the news on its Facebook page.

"We all got older, we all wanted to retire," said Bill Gordon. According to Bill, they had been working to sell the restaurant for more than a year.

Its Scottish-style fish and chips were made with fish delivered fresh every day. It also served haggis, sausages, meat pies and other Scottish and American specials.

The Argyle will still offer catering (call 201-991-3900 for orders) and will host its Robert Burns Celebration on Jan. 24 and 25 at the Scots Club and the Masonic Lodge, both in Kearny.

Rebecca King is a food writer for NorthJersey.com. For more on where to dine and drink, please subscribe today and sign up for our North Jersey Eats newsletter.

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