Fish & Chips Restaurants near Unionville, ON

“I don't think it's fair to give this place low ratings for not meeting the superb standard that was set by the previous owner. This place is not a franchise.

I went for dinner on late Sunday night. The restaurant looks old and not very well lit. As other reviewers have mentioned, the restaurant is run by only one staff. He tried to make my dining experience comfortable: offering counters with a wider seatings and turned on additional lights while I read the menu.

I ordered the halibut fish and chips, and the fried fish checks all the boxes. It is not dry, flaky, not over-battered, and have fair portion size. Fries can get a bit dry after a few minutes, but I was allowed to use as much condiments as I desired with the large squeeze bottle. The tartar sauce is standard to
the majority's taste bud - not overly sour or sweet.

Sure this place may no longer be the "hidden gem" or "the local's favourite", but it still has its own charm and imperfection like any locally own restaurant. It offers budget option (the lunch size halibut) which are all under $20. It runs from 7am to 9pm everyday. It is halal friendly. The dining area is rustic but good for those who wants to have a quick yet decent meal without sitting among the crowd (something that seems harder to avoid in Markham as times goes on).

I will eat here again whenever I get a craving for fish and chips.“

“Fish lovers will love this restaurant as you can find many different styles of fish dishes there, such as spicy, stir fried, hot pot...etc. If you don't eat fish, they also offer beef/pork/noodles and rice I'm their menu. We ordered the lotus slice as the appetizer, it's surprisingly good, tiny bit of spicy and sour taste, very refreshing.“

“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.“

“Had their Haddock & Chips dinner special and it was tasty, it even came with a soda ! Great value and taste !

2025 Dec - Went back for lunch, high quality and proper Fish&Chips with Shrimps, Scallops..keeps us coming back for sure.“

“One of those iconic fish and chips spots in Toronto. This spot has been around for a minute and for good reason.

The fish batter is a light golden colour as opposed to the deep golden colour. This makes it not as greasy which makes for a lighter bite.

That being said, the batter is still crisp and the fish is still flaky. The fries are also really good here.

Service was great. Super quick and once you order, they bring the food to your table.

Parking is tough in this lot since there’s so many spots to eat at and not enough spots for how many places there are. So will have to be patient waiting for a spot when it’s a full lot. As well, if you find a spot, don’t try for a better one, take the first one you see.

Great job overall“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Hidden gem for some AMAZING fish and chips run by a mom and pop duo at Peanut Plaza for ages. It’s our go to place when we are craving some really good old fashioned fish and chips :)

We got the daily special fish and chips combo. It’s $11 with tax (see picture). A steal to find and definitely worth it since it will put you into a good food coma afterwards.

The daily special fish and chips combo comes with a good sized haddock fish, lots of crispy chips, choice of coleslaw or gravy, and a pop. The haddock is awesome. It’s nicely battered to make it crispy on the outside while maintaining that nice flaky fish goodness on the inside. Also, the gravy is a must. It goes so good with the crispy chips.

Heads up, limited seating. It’s more of a take out fish and chips shop.“

“Halibut House in Thornhill has a very good atmosphere with a big, neat dining saloon that feels comfortable and inviting. The staff are welcoming and attentive, especially Rina, who showed great hospitality and made our visit pleasant.

We ordered Halibut and Cod dishes with fries.
The quality was good overall, but the Cod was a bit tasteless, and I’ve had more flavorful fish and chips in other restaurants. That said, the experience was enjoyable, and I might come back to try some of their other dishes.“

“Ordered fish and (sweet potato)chips for takeout and it was excellent! The fish stayed crispy even after the short drive home, and the batter had that perfect crunch without being too oily. The fries traveled surprisingly well and were still hot when I opened the box. Everything was packed neatly with sauces on the side so nothing got soggy. Portions were generous, and the order was ready right on time. Definitely my new go-to spot for takeout fish and chips. Emma was amazing too ⚡️🫶🏻“