Best Fish and Chips in Toronto

[JamieO]

What's the best Fish and Chips place in Toronto?

I've heard of Harbord Fish and Chips, Somethin's Fishy in Kensington and I have been wanting to try the fish and trips at Crown and Dragon Pub

[Dr Butcher]

Olde Yorke Fish & Chips on Laird Dr.

[plymouthhater]

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[BJC]

High Street Fish & Chips

55 Underhill Dr, Toronto, ON

(416) 510-8905

http://www.goodspot.ca/profile/1021

[nalababe]

Olde Yorke Fish & Chips on Laird Dr.

This is our standard...
In a recent North Toronto Post, it was awarded top place by Rodney (of oyster fame).

[audit13]

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Wow, this place brings back memories. I went to Bruce Public School several decades ago and loved the fish & fries wrapped in newspaper.

[501]

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lol i remember this place... it wins. :cheesygri

[grappos13]

Olde Yorke Fish & Chips on Laird Dr.

man.. i think they use to have this place in Markville Mall back in the early 90s.. or some other fish and chips place... man it friggin owned when i was a kid

[Mike_wang]

Chippy's Fish & Chips893 Queen St. West,
Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-866-7474
490 Bloor St. West,
Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-516-7776

[Bazooka Joe]

I know it doesn't answer the question, but if you want the best fish and chips in the world, the bus in Killarney is absolute tops. Seriously, it can't be beat.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2373689839

[kimbot]

Chippy's Fish & Chips893 Queen St. West,
Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-866-7474
490 Bloor St. West,
Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-516-7776

No no no no no...

[Jaytee]

No no no no no...

I agree. I think Chippys is overrated.

Oyster Boy further west on Queen, has a pretty good fish and chips, but its pricey. Their onion rings are awesome.

[macy69]

Duckworth's on Kingston Rd (E. of Danforth).

Can't say it's the best since I haven't tried many others. Once I found this place, I stopped looking elsewhere

[tanya.t]

I think Olde Yorke Fish & Chips is the best.

[Paranoidandroid]

Anyone like the one by Kennedy/Ellesmere? Probably one of the best fish and chips I've ever had, though I haven't tried many Fish and Chips in Toronto...

[duckdown]

shrug, I like Mimi's in Brampton...

otherwise, I've had Chippy's in Toronto and they were good too.

[kimbot]

I randomly stumbled upon British Style Fish and Chips (I think that's the name) last Saturday when I was driving home when the DVP was closed. It was pretty damn good! It's right at Dundas and Coxwell.

[malaujai]

Hardbord fish & chips is pretty good, but sometimes it can be a bit overfried...

you should check out the blogto post about this

[Alienxx45]

New Galley Fish and Chips at Yonge/Elgin Mills is pretty good.

[Dr Butcher]

Wow, this place brings back memories. I went to Bruce Public School several decades ago and loved the fish & fries wrapped in newspaper.

Same! My Grandmother lives on Berkshire Ave and had these many many times as a kid. Back then I'd get fries mixed with batter crumbs.... Ahh the memories....

[slowtyper]

I randomly stumbled upon British Style Fish and Chips (I think that's the name) last Saturday when I was driving home when the DVP was closed. It was pretty damn good! It's right at Dundas and Coxwell.

I've read a lot about this place on chowhound. Many like it a lot, some don't like it. I live nearby and have driven past this place almost daily for 3 years. I LOVE fish and chips but for some reason have never actually made it in this place! If it weren't on my route I would probably have made a case to go there, but I find I never end up going to places I pass everyday.

[rtto5588]

I randomly stumbled upon British Style Fish and Chips (I think that's the name) last Saturday when I was driving home when the DVP was closed. It was pretty damn good! It's right at Dundas and Coxwell.

Know this place pretty well. My parents took me as a kid when it was called something else. Not a huge fan of it now as it's a little overpriced and the food isn't that good.

I like the place up by Yonge and Elgin Mills. The one I'd prefer to go to though is the Olde Yorke. Really good fish and chips.

[ephemera]

Duckworth's on Kingston Rd (E. of Danforth).

Can't say it's the best since I haven't tried many others. Once I found this place, I stopped looking elsewhere

+1, but isn't duckworths at main+danforth or did they move?

[repulse]

Danny's around Kennedy & Hwy 7
Haven't try too many but I think this is top notch. Good prices too.

[mistry?]

shrug, I like Mimi's in Brampton...

otherwise, I've had Chippy's in Toronto and they were good too.

where is thisplace exactly in brampton? got an address?

[EM_K19]

Not in Toronto, but I remember eating some Halibut in a Fish and Chips house in Port Perry that simply kicked the crap out of anything that is here.

[Broseph]

High Street Fish & Chips

55 Underhill Dr, Toronto, ON

(416) 510-8905

http://www.goodspot.ca/profile/1021I second this place

[slowtyper]

I forgot the name, I drove by it yesterday...In brampton on Queen and Airport, its on the NW side in the same parking lot as some flower shop and a burger king....Anyone know if its any good? If any recommendations for that one I'll hike up there for lunch (about a 20 min drive from my work) one day.

[the boss]

+1, but isn't duckworths at main+danforth or did they move?
there is two locations one on Kingston Rd west of Midland Av. & one on Danforth Av. & Main
both good ++++

[501]

i'll check out ducksworth since im right by there... thanks

[jjtsl]

Danny's around Kennedy & Hwy 7
Haven't try too many but I think this is top notch. Good prices too.

Which corner of Hwy 7 & Kennedy? There's hardly any fish & chips shops in Markham, let alone good ones.

[duckdown]

where is thisplace exactly in brampton? got an address?

It's just a tiny little shop, owned by the same husband and wife for as long as I can remember. It's at Main & Nanwood, across from the Beer Store... they've got pretty good shrimp's too, from what I remember

It's nothing extraordinary but they know their fish, and do it well... I suggest eating in so you can take advantage of the crispy beer-batter without it getting soggy

cheers

[xbl_sucks]

Chippy's Fish & Chips893 Queen St. West,
Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-866-7474
490 Bloor St. West,
Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-516-7776


Tie between the Chippy's on Queen West and B & B both are really good.

[Jaytee]

The fish and chips place at the back of St. Lawrence market is good.

Lightly battered, very fresh fish, fresh cut fries.

[hightech]

Which corner of Hwy 7 & Kennedy? There's hardly any fish & chips shops in Markham, let alone good ones.

South east corner on Hwy 7 and east of Kennedy.

[Talamasca]

I forgot the name, I drove by it yesterday...In brampton on Queen and Airport, its on the NW side in the same parking lot as some flower shop and a burger king....Anyone know if its any good? If any recommendations for that one I'll hike up there for lunch (about a 20 min drive from my work) one day.

I think you're referring to Heritage Fish & Chips. Amazing and everyone at work loves it. That location is one of their smaller ones. Their main location is at 410/Queen in the No Frills plaza. Lunch takeout from 12-3 is only $6 and you get a HUGE serving.

[aricebox]

There's a place called "My Place fish and chips" located around sheppard and victoria park if i recall correctly. It's in the plaza with Popeyes and beside the plaza with Swiss chalet and TD bank.

the place has the best halibut =)

[repulse]

Which corner of Hwy 7 & Kennedy? There's hardly any fish & chips shops in Markham, let alone good ones.


4721 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3R 1M7

[sienna owner]

Highland Fish & chips (just up the street from U of T Scarborough)

[hightech]

Not in Toronto, but I remember eating some Halibut in a Fish and Chips house in Port Perry that simply kicked the crap out of anything that is here.

I drove to Port Perry today and had lunch at Halibut House and found the fish and chips to be very good. The piece of fish is big, and the portion of fries were HUGE. Also, the server (blue eyed brunette) was pretty nice as well. I will be going back there and it is better then Captain George Fish and Chips that is located in the historic downtown area.

[ah_long]

thumbs up for dannys as well

[superdsi]

very good

[m4gician]

haven't read through the thread but I'll post.

McNie's Fish and Chips
315 Burnhamthorpe Road (At Martin Grove) - just east of the 427
416 231 6916

Old fashioned BRITISH fish and chips, freshly battered THEN fried to order. (battered right in front of you and fried in fresh oil each day).

Recently purchased by a new owner, but still serving great fish. Great value lunch special at $5 for large piece + fries.

They offer cod, haddock, etc. but go with the Halibut if you're a true F&C lover.

[nalababe]

They offer cod, haddock, etc. but go with the Halibut if you're a true F&C lover.

No way...Haddock is far superior...

[originalnutta]

haven't read through the thread but I'll post.

McNie's Fish and Chips
315 Burnhamthorpe Road (At Martin Grove) - just east of the 427
416 231 6916

Old fashioned BRITISH fish and chips, freshly battered THEN fried to order. (battered right in front of you and fried in fresh oil each day).

Recently purchased by a new owner, but still serving great fish. Great value lunch special at $5 for large piece + fries.

They offer cod, haddock, etc. but go with the Halibut if you're a true F&C lover.

Christ, this place gets so much business during Lent and on Mother's Day and other occasions that the lot is full up. My friend used to own a shop right next door, and we would see people lined up outside the window for this place.

Its pretty good Fish and Chips, and i agree, the new management has kept things consistent.

Another place i used to go to as a kid, was

Renforth Mall Fish & Chips?

460 Renforth Drive
Etobicoke, ON M9C 2N2
(416) 621-4220


Haven't been in years, but it's been around for more than 15 years and is a mainstay in the plaza, while others have come and gone.

[Lille]

Reliable Fish & Chips @ 954 Queen Street East is pretty good. I go in there a lot!

[EM_K19]

I drove to Port Perry today and had lunch at Halibut House and found the fish and chips to be very good. The piece of fish is big, and the portion of fries were HUGE. Also, the server (blue eyed brunette) was pretty nice as well. I will be going back there and it is better then Captain George Fish and Chips that is located in the historic downtown area.

Glad you liked it. I always make a point to stop by there now if I happen to be going to the Blue Heron Casino. Must try for Halibut lovers IMO.

[balou911]

Viking Fish and Chips
826 the queensway (1 block west of royal york)
tues-sat 11-7 more or less.

best damn fish and chips ive ever had.
and its been there forever.

[deblis]

Are there any good ones in Mississauga??

[xiLLeNtz]

the ole galley in richmond hill !
they have somewhat of a new name since they relocated. but it's still the same ole fish and chips they had before.

was once at yonge and weldrick, now at yonge and elgin mills.

[xbl_sucks]

Anybody try Captain John on either 800 Danforth and Jones (new location) or their 373 Donlands Ave location?

I heard they are really good + they a person at work said their Greek salad is amazing. Going to get some B &B Fish and Chips tonight with Malt vinegar :) man that's some good stuff.

Does anybody know where to get good Shark and Bake (West Indian take on Fish and Chips)? There was a great place and Broadview and Danforth now it's gone

[Talamasca]

Are there any good ones in Mississauga??

I forget the name of it but there's a good one in the No Frills plaza at Erin Mills & Battleford.

[teared1276]

Without a doubt Duckworths is #1. RIP Len Duckworth. 2 locations.. but I go to the one at main.. and even better just recently they start deliveries :) :) :)

[superpokey]

I forget the name of it but there's a good one in the No Frills plaza at Erin Mills & Battleford.

Caz Fish & Chips
6415 Erin Mills Parkway (Erin Mills Parkway & Battleford)

http://www.cazs.com/

[HP_John]

Caz Fish & Chips
6415 Erin Mills Parkway (Erin Mills Parkway & Battleford)

http://www.cazs.com/

Caz has multiple locations, including a takeout 1 in Toronto that is very good.

[Ducky]

hurontario/eglinton...southeast plaza...beside the swiss chalet

creditview/eglinton...southeast plaza...close by the pizza pizza

tomken/eglinton...southwest corner...never tried this place yet though

as others mentioned...caz...


Are there any good ones in Mississauga??

[ptimp]

duckworth :)

[501]

duckworth :)

tried it couple days ago ...it was almost 10$ for one order of fish and chips? the fish is good but the chips were not....too expensive.

[Ducky]

regarding Danny's Fish and Chips...kennedy/hwy 7

is this place an actual restaurant or is it more of a takeout place?

[chestnut]

regarding Danny's Fish and Chips...kennedy/hwy 7

is this place an actual restaurant or is it more of a takeout place?

It's an actual restaurant (more diner), but does alot of take out. Portions are larger when you eat in.

[tanmanwayne]

It's just a tiny little shop, owned by the same husband and wife for as long as I can remember. It's at Main & Nanwood, across from the Beer Store... they've got pretty good shrimp's too, from what I remember

It's nothing extraordinary but they know their fish, and do it well... I suggest eating in so you can take advantage of the crispy beer-batter without it getting soggy

cheers

I think you're thinking about a Mimi's Fish and Chips. I think it's been there since either the late 80's or early 90's.

Not bad...but not great either.

But mind you, I haven't eaten there since the 90's.

[dx1997]

Which Fish and Chips place is comparable to Woodgreen Fish and Chips?

Too bad they closed, but I guess they had to retire someday.

[4flava]

Anything good in Richmond Hill??

Looking for the old english beer battered type.

I went to King Henry's Arms @ the corner of Yonge and 16th and it was okay.
They had old english fish & chip malt vinegar! :)

Crappy thing was that the tartar sauce sucked and thing is that tartar sauce matters!

[krash322]

Ye Olde F&C is great. Chippy's over-rated but decent. There's one by Greenwood and Gerrard that is fantastic. Regent Park F&C used to be good but I heard it closed down.

[Corfinio]

Being Scottish and living in Woodbridge is sorrow for "any fish and chips" let alone good fish and chips.

Anything close?

[kingfencer]

fish and chips is way too expensive... there are so many other options out there...

[Kranberry]

the ole galley in richmond hill !
they have somewhat of a new name since they relocated. but it's still the same ole fish and chips they had before.

was once at yonge and weldrick, now at yonge and elgin mills.

It has been a while since I went there, but if it is the same place, I"ll have to disagree on this place. It was OK at best. Plus they advertise on their menu that they serve Highliner fish. Ooo, great quality frozen fish for me.

[icu_nxtime]

Corvette Fish and Chips it's on Kennedy between St. Clair and Eglinton in a little strip mall across from a funeral home.

Growing up we used to go to a place in Streetsville for the Wississauga folks it was right across from the D&K Bowl, don't know what it's called now or if D&K is still the name of the alley.

Now I'm hungry :cheesygri

[Keitho]

New Galley Fish and Chips at Yonge/Elgin Mills is pretty good.

New Galley is the best bar none! It was formally called old galley then they closed down and move to this new location. When they closed for those few months we tried literally every fish and chips place people were recommending... Chippies, reliable, mr fish and chips by unionville, high street by dvp and Lawrence, harbord, Allen court fish and chips, bob's fish and chips, kings table @ queen st E. ( which was actually pretty good), harbour fish and chips @ peanut plaza. All were either over priced, had frozen fish or had small portions. After finding out old galley had reopened with the same owners and staff my gf and I finally stopped our hunt for the best fish and chips. Fair prices, fresh fish not frozen (if fish is frozen it's tough, chewy and dry), and good portions ( the fish is small but thick tho they make it up with large portions of fries) the best IMO.

[Asagiri]

Ye Olde F&C is great. Chippy's over-rated but decent. There's one by Greenwood and Gerrard that is fantastic. Regent Park F&C used to be good but I heard it closed down.
Parkside Fish and Chips FTW!!!

[Keitho]

Ok I am at Danny's FC right now and I am not impressed. The fish is not fresh I can tell cus the fish is fillet is flat and compressed ie the meat is not fluffy. The batter is too thick and it feels like you are eating bread. The fries are thick... Which I usually like but their fries tasted like I was biting into a potato cus it wasn't crispy... Strange cus the fries were over cooked. They do however have fast and attentive servers.

If you're the area I would pass on danny's and go to Mr fish and chips on hwy 7 near unionville instead. They use the same type of fish but have better fries and batter.

[wintermint]

It has been a while since I went there, but if it is the same place, I"ll have to disagree on this place. It was OK at best. Plus they advertise on their menu that they serve Highliner fish. Ooo, great quality frozen fish for me.

This is incorrect. They do not use frozen fish. The waitress has told us their halibut arrives fresh daily whole, and is cut on site. You can definitely tell when eating their fish that it is fresh, as it is moist and flakes easily when you touch it with your fork. Most places have fish that is dry and has the consistency of cotton. I've been to many many places for fish and chips (including F&C shops in London, UK), and Old Galley (now New Galley) beats them all on taste and price.

[Carpe Diem]

Jasper's in Pickering is good.

Jasper's in Whitby is really good.

[Red Smart]

I know it doesn't answer the question, but if you want the best fish and chips in the world, the bus in Killarney is absolute tops. Seriously, it can't be beat.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2373689839

Oddly enough one of the best places that I've had fish 'n chips was in Ireland too.

However the place that I liked the most was in the town of Bushmill. There were two shops almost next door to one another, and one was packed with people and the other was empty. Clearly I went into the packed place for some takeaway, and I was not disappointed at all.

Of course I had just finished doing the Bushmills tour, so perhaps that had something to do with it???

Anyway...........

As for Toronto (or the GTA) I would say St. Andrews fish 'n chip on Ellesmere Road and McCowan.

They even sell deep fried Mars bars there........seriously, you just can't make that sort of thing up!

Good question OP.

[jayt90]

Red Smart, I'd wager that Bazooka Joe's bus in Killarney is at the top of Georgian Bay. The town's fish and chip take out, with fresh pickerel or whitefish, has been famous for quite a few years.

[jayt90]

Jasper's in Pickering is good.

Jasper's in Whitby is really good.

I swallowed all the hype about Jasper's in Pickering, and went on a Friday afternoon, put up with a line up (but they had lots of staff so the line moved quickly), and got fish and chips to go. Chips were OK, much like many F&C shops. The halibut came in four chunks, overcooked because the size of each was so small. I was stuck with it, but would have sent it back if I was at a table.
I haven't been back, and have found Malt 'n Salt, at Whites and Oklahoma to be a lot better, no line ups, great personal service and quality F&C.

[pmc]

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my days at "la la libberdale" :cheesygri:

actually went by a few months ago, different owner from when i was last there, a few years prior :razz:

Corvette was ok but since the owners retired and kids didnt want to carry it on too many owner changes since then....if you go down on danforth Road at birchmount in that plaza is Uncle Harry back to the original owners....try there.

[Dr Butcher]

I swallowed all the hype about Jasper's in Pickering, and went on a Friday afternoon, put up with a line up (but they had lots of staff so the line moved quickly), and got fish and chips to go. Chips were OK, much like many F&C shops. The halibut came in four chunks, overcooked because the size of each was so small. I was stuck with it, but would have sent it back if I was at a table.
I haven't been back, and have found Malt 'n Salt, at Whites and Oklahoma to be a lot better, no line ups, great personal service and quality F&C.

I've been a fan of Malt 'N Salt (on Lawson Rd) for a few years. I had the haddock special on Monday and the portion was super thin, and created a hollow in the batter once cooked. I have never had a bad portion of fish from them until this week.... I happens I guess. I am still not impressed with their fries, but, the batter is awesome.

[jayt90]

I've been a fan of Malt 'N Salt (on Lawson Rd) for a few years. I had the haddock special on Monday and the portion was super thin, and created a hollow in the batter once cooked. I have never had a bad portion of fish from them until this week.... I happens I guess. I am still not impressed with their fries, but, the batter is awesome.

My last haddock at Whites/Oklahoma was too thin as well. That was a week ago Friday, so maybe the batch was the same.

Nest time I'll ask for a thick slice, cooked moist. I'm still confident in them.

[deblis]

Any good fish and chip places in Mississauga??

[Red Smart]

Red Smart, I'd wager that Bazooka Joe's bus in Killarney is at the top of Georgian Bay. The town's fish and chip take out, with fresh pickerel or whitefish, has been famous for quite a few years.

:o Ooooooooops my bad!!

I just got so carried away with the great fish'n chips story that I just figured that they were talking about Ireland based on the town name, and not Georgian Bay. ROFLAMO......

Of course if I had of thought about it for a minute I would have realized that a name like Bazooka Joe's wouldn't likely be a name for a place in Ireland......Molotov Cocktail Patty's perhaps?? Hahahahahhaha.......okay that was bad. I will apologize in advance for any offense caused, it just struck me as funny at the time.

I still stand by my thoughts of the great food I had in the town of Bushmill though! I'd go back to Ireland in a mintue!

Thanks for the correction.

[alicesummers80]

Can't wait! I'm gonna try most of these places!

Thanks!