Purdy's Fried Fish — Restaurant in Point Edward

Purdy's Fried Fish in Sarnia is a must-visit for seafood lovers. Located right by the waterfront, this charming eatery offers delicious varieties of fried fish dinners. (fish varies by the day, depending on what is caught - e.g. Pickerel/Walleye, Perch, etc.)

The Food

We were in Sarnia in early July and decided to stop by for a fried fish dinner right next to the river. The option on the day we visited was Pickerel (Walleye for us Americans). The dinner option was good value for the money and provided a large portion of fish, a large portion of French Fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, etc. They also offer gravy as an additional option for a relatively small extra charge. In terms of drinks, there were the typical soda products, water, ice tea, etc. Everyone in our group really loved the fish (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside) as well as the excellent French Fries.

The Service

The staff at Purdy's were friendly and efficient and made the overall experience enjoyable. They quickly took our order and then expertly prepared our food. My feeling was that if you are a regular or a first-time visitor, they will make you feel welcome.

The Ambiance

Purdy's has a unpretentious, casual vibe. The outdoor seating area made up of picnic tables is the perfect place to enjoy your food and view the boats going by...

Date of Visit: Saturday July 23, 2024 Great spot for fish & chips right on the water. We stumbled upon this gem purely by accident. A wrong turn led us to this spot, with a spectacular view of the St Clair River and boats going up and down. We decided to eat here and see what it was all about since it was very popular and the setting looked so nice on a hot summer day. They offer one type of food. - fish & chips. You place your order at the window, and they assign you a number. When your number is up - you collect your order - and get your condiments, and then go finnd a spot to sit to eat your meal. Some tables are covered, others are open. but most are right on the water. Its a lovely setting in town

prices are about $20+ per meal. there is plenty of...

Visitors should be fore warned - it's not a cheap place, in spite of the outdoor setting, picnic tables, plastic utensils, and occasional sea gull. A party of four, ordering substantial fish lunches for each person can easily burn through $100. For ourselves, with economy in mind, we ordered 5 pieces of fish (small), chips, 3 coleslaw, and a soft drink. (We brought our own tea in a thermos). Our cost (with tip - yes, they did solicit tips): $38. The fish was really good, well battered. The chips were the best I've had in a year or more. The coleslaw was very tasty. Excellent location on a windy early summer day. Summary - very good but you...