🐟 A Granger Classic: The Story of Virg’s Fish & Chips 🥔

If you grew up in Granger, chances are you have fond memories of the irresistible aroma of golden fish and chips wafting through the air near 3092 West 3500 South—home of the original Virg’s Fish & Chips.

Opened in the 1960s by the beloved husband-and-wife team Virginia "Virg" Holt and Forrest Holt, Virg’s quickly became a local legend. From its early days, it was more than just a restaurant—it was a gathering place where families came for a delicious, affordable meal, and where every customer was treated like a friend.

The Holts’ warmth and dedication to quality made Virg’s a community staple. Virginia herself once said:

“In the 1960s I opened the 'world famous' Virg’s Fish & Chips, which I operated with my beloved Forrest until his death in 1990. I always loved being at the restaurant, and considered my customers as friends.”

After Forrest’s passing and Virginia’s death about 30 years ago, many feared Virg’s might fade into memory—but their legacy lived on.

In a remarkable tribute to its lasting popularity, Virg’s reopened just one block west in the early 2000s at 3252 West 3500 South, delighting a new generation of diners in Granger before eventually relocating to Taylorsville, where it still thrives today.

Now a classic American diner, Virg’s serves up a variety of comfort food favorites—but their legendary fish and chips remain a highlight. Even decades later, the name Virg’s brings smiles, sparks memories, and connects people across generations.

Though the original Granger locations have long since closed, the heart of Virg’s still beats strong, reminding us how one couple’s passion for food and community created a legacy of flavor and friendship that lives on.

🍽️ Thank you, Virginia and Forrest Holt—for feeding not just our stomachs, but our hearts.

November 1968

Note the Other Location: 3092 W 3500 S

3252 West 3500 South