Codfather’s

1354 Topsail Rd, Paradise
(709) 782-2566

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Matt Tucker

Grease soaked fries, fish that’s half mushy and half burnt. Hard to eat.

So sad - they used to be our favourite spot. Last time for us unfortunately.

Bill Ker

A little to well done for me

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Susan Jenkins

Worst fries ever. Tasted like old grease. The burger was smothered in mustard and ketchup to the point you only tasted those condiments. Do not recommend

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

Glen Peddigrew

We had fish and chips wings and chips and even the kids meal is soft and tender and delicious I would highly recommend this place to anyone, very friendly service big portions very filling and the gravy and salad was amazing best gravy and salad I ever had

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

andrew brajkovic

Gravey smothered soggy sad cod 😢

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Lee Campbell

Been there for mid afternoon thungry’s, small spot but big on customer service. They are a great team, good sense of humour to go along with their delicious meals! I enjoy trying out fish and chips places and this spot is one to go back to. You’ll get a tasty meal, decent portions and a decent price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Onion Rings, Fish \u0026 Chips Deluxe, Cod Bites \u0026 Fries, Pepsi Product

Greg Cullihall

Ordered a Med. Wedges and they fit in a small bowl. 9.10.first visit.. Never again.

Darrell Edward Fowler (Kipper)

Better we're a snowsuit because it's freezing there in the winter

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

William Sharpe

Couldn't believe the price for a pile of cold dried up.food. never again. Take pride in what you serve
You sure take pride In your prices
Never ever again

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Garth Tucker

Best chips I've had from any place in town. The fish was okay, not as good as the chips. 4/5 only because the fish was small portions

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Manfred Knechtl

Food cold service impersonal
Cook sits at the counter.
No question was it okay or anything
Not recommended

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Amanda Isaacs

We stopped on our way to the airport for one final fish and chips before leaving Newfoundland. I have to say Codfathers was delicious. They were super fast getting the order out and the food and staff was fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Lambert

Delicious food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Fish and Chips

J J

Fish & chips are not fresh fried

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Randy Curl

We decided to try out Codfather Fish and Chips in Paradise Newfound and labrador, for a good seafood lunch. We didnt get it here!! Parking lot can be difficult to get in and out of due to its proximity to a busy intersection. The lot itself is a mess with potholes and mud everywhere and no defined parking areas. Access to the dining area is through a small entrance door that would be difficult for wheelchair access IMO. We went to the service counter and were completely ignored by the lady at the counter who after a few minutes went back into the kitchen - we should have left then, but unfortunately didn't. When she did return she was nice enough and apologized for being "busy". We were the only people in the restaurant at the time. My wife, a retired military cook of 23 years, noted that the fish and chips were precooked and sitting on racks in the kitchen. She said this was something that they used to do and then give the fish and chips a quick fry to freshen it up before serving - difference being was the fish was that it was supposed to be kept chilled and not on a rack in a hot kitchen. This way the fish and frys would be crispy for the customer - apparently not the case at this restaurant - when I got my order the fish was crispy but the fries were oil sogged and not very hot. The fish batter was good, but the fish was very dry and tasteless - and I will say the worst deepfried fish I've ever had - and trust me, I've tried a lot!! I grew up in a cod fishing family - this was either not cod or very old cod that has been frozen for some time. I only ate one piece of the three I ordered, which were pretty small portions anyway. My wife also noted that the lady that served us was also getting our plates ready, and that neither of the two people visible in the back wore gloves or hair nets - the latter came into play since my last two pieces of fish came with complimentary grey hairs on them - i had already eaten a piece of fish and most of my fries up to noticing that - gross. My wife ordered the fried "Scallop" meal. When she received her plate she opened up the breaded "scallop" and found it to be processed fishiy something, but definitely not scallops. I did tell her that she should have known what she was going to get when she ordered it!! Lol. My wife did bring up her dissatisfaction with the server, who was adamant that the "scallops" were legit and became very argumentative, at which point my wife told her that she would have her fries and be fine. The server did offer a different meal but we declined the offer. After we finished, I tidied the table and thanked our server, who flat out ignored me. I thought this was funny since I was very polite during the whole interaction. So, in short, poor atmosphere, poor food prep safety, very poor customer service and overall bad experience. I really hope this helps people decide on whether or not they dine here, and what I also wish for is that if the owners and staff are reading this - you could have had a repeat customer - I love fish and chips, but right now, unfortunately not yours.

Parking: Location of the lot is can be difficult to get into/out of due to its proximity to a major intersection. The lot is not very well maintained and is full of mud and potholes.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very small entry door with a lip - I'm not in a wheelchair, but I wouldn't call this an accessible restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Gravy, Bottled Water

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