JmonkS Fish and Chips

Finally found our new favourite fish and chip place. The fish is delicious, fresh and big portions. The French fries are crispy and delicious too!! Customer service is great while I was greeted by the owner himself. We recommend this place 100% and will definitely be returning customers!!!! Delicious!!!

First time trying Jmonks. The food tasted great, the portions were a big size and along with extra fries a bonus. Nicely coated fish. Small but quaint.

Absolutely the #1 spot in St.Catharines. Highly recommend!!

Wow has this place gone down hill since new owner took over. No fresh cut fries, now they come from a bag and they have some kind of coating. Yuk. Greasy. I used to get he Halibut but now they only have haddock. Never never again getting fish and chips from here. No coleslaw either.
Gave a 2 out of 5 only because my order was ready when they said it would be. Food was definitely only a 1. If I could give it less I would. DON’T EAT HERE!

ordered fish haddock tonight, it was very good as always but the fish left a bad taste in your mouth. very greasy. Coleslaw always great too
Prices are very high

This was our one and only fish place.
Will have to find a new place.

3 pieces of haddock with fries was a HUGE disappointment.
The fries are now the gross, frozen, battered type. We got a handful of fries with pur fish, which is nothing compared to the box-full of fresh cut fries that used to come with 3 pieces of fish.
The fish was tough and overcooked. There was way too much batter, and it was terrible.
The large coleslaw is small compared to before. It was mediocre in taste.
The fried pickles were obliterated, just an overfried mess.
All of this was prepared by the owner as my husband waited.

We started coming here 7 years ago, and it was a staple for us. It just isn't the same anymore, it is poorly prepared, with the owner just not caring about the quality at all.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This place is amazing since the new owner stepped in. Fresh fish, clean, pleasant owner.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Monks has been my go to spot for years. Through multiple owners - it's remained consistent for their level of service and quality.

Even after a few months hiatus - I walked in and the owner greeted me as if I was an old friend; and remembered my usual order.

Out of every spot in Niagara - I'll never stop coming here.

Their poutine is the best in the region.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Poutine, Tuesday Special Fish and Chips

Took my mother for fish & chips & we were greeted warmly by a very handsome man, who cooked us some really fantastic fish & chips. We were both very happy, fantastic place, would definitely visit again.

If I had any comments to make at all, was that the tartar sauce they gave us, was super thin & watery. The taste was ok, but we both thought it was entirely too thin. This could be personal preference, but we've always had nice & thick tartar sauce. This was closer to water than it was to mayo consistency.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time at J. Monks, this will not be my last. The service was great, the food delicious. Thank you

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Freddie has such an amazing menu now! Didn't expect a fish and chips shop to have delicious "moules marinieres" -- steamed mussels with wine and bruschetta served with garlic toast. Yum! Their fish sandwich is amazing too...love the homemade mango salsa.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Its my 4th time back with the new owners.
Very friendly, generous portions, top quality. Never disappointed. Can't say enough about this fish and chips place.

Bike guy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visiting the Area. Came by growing up 30 plus years ago. Great service and food. Next time in area again will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

New owner. Conscientious. Good quality fish, often generous portions. Trying new things like mussels, adding tables out front; the owner Freddie, has good business sense. He's very nice to both customers and his own staff. Hands on owner. Accountable !
Daily specials are great value. Batter crispy, not thick or pancake-like. I go twice a week, it's that good.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Fish burger is amazing...it should be called a fish sandwich. All the sides are also amazing. Coleslaw, macaroni salad... all of it. It's the best fish and chips shop around. Excellent service too. Everyone is really friendly even though they are always super busy. More restaurants should strive for this kind of consistency in great service and food.

Food: 5

Service: 5