3.5 stars... solid little mom & pop shop in Streetsville.
Queen's Fish & Chips has stood the test of time... as in it probably hasnt change in quality OR looks since it was started. It is dark, old, time worn with furniture to match, but it feels like a family humbly built it from the ground up and kept it that way.
You can find this in a little strip mall in Streetsville. It's not flashy or modern place but it's homey. There are about 7 or so tables that people can sit and enjoy their meal. Menu is listed in front but also there are daily specials hand written on the side wall.
During week day lunch time, there were only 2 other people. It was quiet at best. Service here was quick and friendly. She took our order and immediately set to work. You can hear the sizzle of the fish and fries being dunked into the fryers. I saw the fries before hand... they were re-fried. Everything freshly made. I appreciate that.
Cod lunch special with fries and coleslaw - For $13, i got a 5 oz (decent size) cod battered up and sat on top of the fries. I would say the frying process was pretty good. It arrived to our table crispy, hot, and not too thick. Good amount of batter without overdoing it. Most of the spots on the cod, it was well cooked... a few spots though it was heavier with oil and the batter was not fully cooked or crispy. The fries were hot but a little tough as if they were overcooked. It wasn't a crispy shell filled with soft potato... more like hot hard potato shell over a dense potato. Coleslaw was decent. 3.5/5
Haddock special with fries and water - This was giant looking compared to the cod but I think the batter made it look like it was on steroids. Similar to the cod, it arrived hot and crispy. The batter wasnt too overwhelming. I would say fries are similar to the cod... decent but could have been a bit better. 3.5/5
This is a nice little homey spot that can make for some good fish and chips. I would say the variety is good as it includes many different types which includes the...
ย ย ย Read moreI ordered the fish (haddock) and chips, with a can of root beer. The total was just about $14 (tax incl).
The plating of the food left much to be desired, while the ambience and decor of the establishment was quite lackluster. The furniture felt dated and perhaps a tad dirty, and the air smelled of deep fry. The service was very good though, and I was delivered my plate to my table.
Regarding the food: the fries were fresh and hot and had no salt or seasoning. This was ok as the focus should be on the fish, but it would benefit the restaurant to add just a bit of salt to the fries. The fish was great! The better wasn't too thick and remained crispy while the flesh was moist and flavorful.
The reason I am giving a three ๐ rating has to do with the environment and the value. I think the price is a little high for an establishment that appears to cut corners on decor, cleanliness and "frills". However, if they spruced the place up a bit then I'm sure a 5 ๐ assessment is well...
ย ย ย Read moreMy hubby and I had been going to this lovely diner for at least 25 years. It has delicious fish and chips, so if you are looking for a well prepared British style fish and chips, I highly recommend this place. My only negative comment is to the customers who come to eat inside of restaurant: No phones on the table.ย They should be turned off or silenced. If you need to field a call or text, excuse yourself from the table and go to a location away from the dining area. Remember, if your phone is out, this indicates that it is more important than the person(s) you are dining with. We found it so rude to see another customer talking on the phone in his own language for his entire meal. I actually had to criticize him as it was the most distracting while we tried to have a quiet chat with my husband. Also, this behavior shows no respect to those around you, including the two nice men who served us with so much grace and...
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