Adorned with British memorabilia, this simple place specializes in deep-fried fish & fries.
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Got the Halibut + Chips from there for the first time because of the positive reviews I saw on here. Unfortunately, this place had a near-perfect mix of everything wrong, and is the worst fish+chips I've ever tried. I sincerely hope this isn't how they usually taste, and perhaps today was just an off day, but won't be returning to waste time+money verifying that. the batter and fish were bland--the actual portion of fish inside the batter was also barely noticeable; chips seemed under-cooked, they had the texture and taste of raw potato; and the tartar sauce packet was awful, it tasted too sweet and had no other flavor (they also charge 5cents/ketchup-sized packet, if you need extra). The only positive factor from this place was that the service was good; the lady at the front was friendly and helpful, and the food was prepared expediently--but I would rather have waited an hour for better tasting food.
All in all, this place has nothing on Olde York Fish and Chips on Laird (they also have better value for the quantity+quality of food) maybe I shouldn't bother trying new places. Even The Pickle Barrel serves a better Fish and...
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Went there after a recommendation from my Brothers Coworker.
Pros:- -This place looks different and has an amazing decor with all the scottish memorabilia and fish facts.
-Went there in Snow so it was mostly empty. There are lot of seats and good amount of space.
-The Halibut and Haddock were both amazingly cooked with Crispy layer.The best i have ever had in Toronto so far.
-Fresh and thick Chips .Even Cold crunchy ones tastes amazing with Coleslaw.
-Great tasting creamy coleslaw with Shrimp and Scallops(Both Greasy) complementing the fish.
Coffee tasted dark ,fresh and great.
Cons:- The only downside i could find is the service which is why i am giving 4 stars. The person who served us seemed dry and wanted to get it over with and did not check on us for refills at all. They looked understaffed as there was only one cook and one waitress. There were no greeting or smile from any of them and cook acted as a cashier as well. Update : On second visit ,the person who served us was jolly and engaging . Great service with a smile. Updated to 5 stars.
Other than that ,i recommend it for...
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I TOOK MY MOM TODAY FOR HER 85 BIRTHDAY DINNER AND I WAS DISGUSTED WITH THIS RESTAURANT I SAW A POST ON TIKTOK SO I DECIDED TO TRY IT AS SOON AS I GOT TO THE RESTAURANT I SAW THAT THE ENTRANCE DOOR WAS VERY DIRTY THERE WAS A WOMAN AND 3 GUYS WORKING AND NOBODY WORE A HAIR NET THE BOOTHS WERE STAINED AND DIRTY THE CHAIRS AND TABLE CLOTHES WERE DIRTY I ORDERED A CHEF SALAD WITH MY FISH AND CHIPS AND I GOT SOME LETTUCE AND SOME SMALL BITS OF TOMATO AND CUCUMBER ON A SMALL BREAD AND BUTTER PLATE THE LETTUCE WAS BITTER SO I DIDN’T FINISH THE SALAD THE FISH WAS NOT TO BAD BUT THE FRIES TASTED LIKE OLD FROZEN FRIES AND THEY TASTED LIKE THEY WERE SOAKED IN OIL I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE THAT I LIKE ONE MORE THING ALL THE WORKERS THAT WERE WEARING AN APRON LOOKED LIKE THEY NEVER WASHED THEM THE EMPLOYEES ALL LOOKED DIRTY BAD FOOD BAD SERVICE DISGUSTING ATMOSPHERE
I GIVE THIS RESTAURANT TWO THUMBS DOWN
I WILL BE CALLING THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ON MONDAY BECAUSE THIS RESTAURANT NEEDS TO BE...
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