Fish & Chips Restaurants near East York, ON

“We recently visited The Olde Yorke and had a solid, classic fish and chips experience. The space has a cozy, traditional pub feel with a straightforward, no-frills atmosphere and very generous portions.

The fish and chips are clearly the highlight. The batter was golden and crisp, and the portion size is substantial. We chose the halibut, which is naturally more dense, so if you prefer a lighter, flakier texture, the cod would likely be the better option.

We also tried the clam chowder, which leaned slightly too fishy for our preference. The coleslaw was decent, but fairly simple and could have used a bit more flavour to stand out.

While not everything fully impressed, the overall meal still delivers on a traditional, comforting fish and chips experience.

Service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming throughout.

Overall, it’s a reliable spot for classic fish and chips, especially if you’re looking for generous portions and a traditional approach.“

“I'm very pleased and happy that I ordered a mouth watering 😋 delicacy of fish and chips for my mother and I at this prestigious restaurant!!! I appreciate firstly and foremostly the way everything was packed so neatly, clean and tidy, edible and safely... Secondly, I was surprised to find that the portions were heavily packed and generous 😇 in the offerings 🫴... Mom and I ate half of our fish and chips each, the haddock with the fries, coleslaw and tarter sauce... I also very much appreciate the cutlery, stapled paperbag marked (8lbs) knowing 😄 👌 😉 I'm getting more than enough and for the Uber driver to handle with care due to the weight which he did... The meal was special, tasty, tantalizing our taste buds, while we watched a Michael Jackson documentary... A spectacular feast... Could serve 4 persons instead of 2 or like mom and I we will have the rest tomorrow again for dinner 🍽 😋...
Thank you so much for treating your customers with significant care and acknowledgement. I really appreciate your time, service and delicious fish dinner that was delivered to us in a timely manner... Being a satisfied customer I will recommend your business and surely will shop again in the future another night 🌙 when I'm craving Captain John Donland's Fish 🐟 & chips 🍟.
Sincerely,
Carol and Ebony“

“Great people. Great food. Support your local business.“

“I think this Fish 'n Chip shop is great. The owners are pleasant. The place is clean and the customers all seem to be enjoying themselves and the meal.“

“Great halibut fish and chips.....been going there for years.....food quality is great !!“

“We recommend it absolutely! My partner and I both had the Haddock fish and chips. We were looking for gluten-free options near the music hall and we found this little gem. She said the fish and chips were some of the best she’s had, not even accounting for the gluten free aspect! We would definitely come here again 100%.“

“Haven’t had fish & chips in a long time and the folks at this shop satisfied my cravings. Found in a small, unassuming plaza, this family-owned business is slinging out perfectly fried fish and spuds.

The folks who run this establishment are very welcoming and make you feel at home. The atmosphere here is nostalgic. It feels like I’m in my family’s kitchen from my childhood.

I ordered the halibut and chips for myself, got cod and chips for my brother, and we shared a calamari and gravy. Food was pretty good. Fish tasted buttery and delicate. Batter was thin, crispy, and flavourful. NOT overly greasy, major news! Loved the thick cut fries. The gravy really took them to the next level. Portion sizes are pretty big and these prices are insanely reasonable!

I highly recommend McCowan Fish & Chips; support small businesses! One if my favourite spots in Scarbs now. I will be back!“

“Absolutely delicious from start to finish. The portions were fantastic, the food tasted fresh, and the batter was perfectly light. The service was great, and the quiet atmosphere, with plenty of loyal regulars, made it feel special. The Scottish influence really sets it apart from other fish & chips restaurants in Toronto. We’re thrilled to have found our new go-to spot. Highly recommend!“

“the food is excellent the fries are really good and of course the fish sometimes at other places you get fish but the fries are not as good. here all is delicious“

“Great food, great prices!“

“All in all good food for good prices. Definitely going back.“

“Owner is super friendly. Awesome guy!
The fish and chips are sooo good. The fish is super crispy and delicious. Please get the gravy🙏
I didn’t love the poutine. I feel like the cheese took over the taste of the gravy but I heard it’s popular.
We’ve had dine in and take out. Yes the takeout does not travel well but that goes for anything crispy.“

“I just recently found out about this GEM of a place. I don't normally like rice but, Lilis rice is fabulous as is all of the food here. Generous portions and excellent prices.“

“Simple and efficient counter-service chip shop serving up a variety of fish and other seafood fry. The displayed menu is straightforward, fish of your choice served on a pile of fresh fries. Batter is crispy and tasty, and the gravy is the kind of simple but effective brown gravy you would expect from a chip shop.“

“We just at the single best fish and chips dinner of our lives!!! Holy mackerel!! This was excellent!! Onion rings are to die for!“

“Last Sunday my friends and I was looking for a bar to go have a few drinks. We went to Cheers for the first time. Carmen the owner was so welcoming made us feel at home what a gem and legend she is. She is such a wonderful human being. She is not judgemental and makes the environment like you are coming to see mom. My friends and I will be back. Being in the industry its refreshing to feel comfortable. The locals was are amazing people. See you soon much love to all.“

“Food was very good, but what truly made the experience special was the “”””waitresses””””Their behavior was exceptionally respectful, warm, and professional. They treated guests with genuine kindness, beautiful manners, and constant attention, creating such a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere that you naturally want to return just to experience that level of service again. The quality of their hospitality easily matched and even surpassed the quality of the food.“

“What an awesome experience at the new Woodstock location - the greeter and servers were efficient, friendly and made you feel welcome!! The Halibut was delicious, light batter, fries and coleslaw very tasty. Well done team!!👍“

“You guys have to check this place out. The service was great and super quick. Charlene was awesome. Food is always delicious especially their halibut and everytime I’ve gone it’s always consistent. Their tartar sauce is literally the best and they have amazing specials.“

“It's one of the better fish n chips place where the fish taste good along with the fries. Now I say that but the fries are still on the plain side of fries, but they're nice and crispy and some seasoning helps out.

They got deals on certain days, making the cost quite reasonable.

The location is nice and calming with the blue atmosphere.

My only complaint is when requesting poutine to be added to your dish, it's a completely different dish and cannot be combined as an addon. Which they use to do by making it an addon and you pay whatever amount for it. But if you try to get the deals and poutine you have to pay full price instead of the deal + addon.

Aside form that, I enjoy eating or getting takeout from halibut house.“