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Deep Blue Fish & Chips - CLOSED
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Fish & Chips Seafood, Fish & Chips [Edit]
749 Broadview AveToronto, ON M4K 2P6
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
(416) 463-6789
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
7 reviews for Deep Blue Fish & Chips
7 reviews in English
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Review from Phillip Jessie j.
Toronto, ON
2/25/2010
R.I.P,
Deep Blue was the king of Fish and chips. No matter how hard I try I cannot find a suitable replacement for the ambrosia that was deep blue fish and chips. They did absolutely everything perfectly, the traditional fish and chips were nicely battered and so fresh you could swear they just pulled the potato out of the ground and the fish out of the ocean, they must have changed the oil just about every time a different person ordered.
not only did they have delicious traditional fish and chips, they also made their own tartar sauce, as well as other original sauces such as tropical coleslaw that they created (I have never had such a beautiful balance of quality food & sauce).
in addition to the traditional fish and chips, they had other variants such as Jerk, Cajun, and Malaysian batters, whilst having potato and sweet potato fries. It almost brings a tear to my eye knowing that I will never again eat this blessing that they serve as food.
I tried just about everything on the menu and every single item was delicious. Everyone I know, even people I don't like said that this place is a legend among fish and chips and is incomparable to anything else.
I hope that one day again they will open as they managed and deserved a thriving business. But for now all is lost.
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Review from Matthew A.
Toronto, ON
9/25/2009
This was THE best fish n' chip joint in the city, but my last three visits left me wondering what happened.
When Deep Blue opened two years ago everything was wonderful. The traditional fish n' chip meal was perfect. The Caribbean slant to everything was unique.
After eating here at least once a month, I've noticed a high turn over in staff, especially in the kitchen.
Today was perhaps the deal breaker. My food, whle fresh, was served cold. Yup ... cold fish n' chips. Not even malt vinegar could save it.
I hope that Gary, one of the owners, reads this and saves this (once) Riverdale gem.
One other thing. As of this writing, the Interac/Credit Card machine has been out of order for four weeks, so its cash only. -
Review from eh B.
Toronto, ON
9/11/2009
edit: and now it's gone
I hope they're making those great slaws somewhere else.
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The sides the sides the sides.
Love the different slaws (get the tropical slaw!), the green pea hummus, the sweet potato fries.
The fish is always good and fresh, the batters can be heavy - but you can just pick it off and enjoy the fish and the sides sides sides.
It's comparatively new to the Riverdale diner landscape (like less than a decade - brand-new in Riverdale language), but feels like it's been there forever and belongs there.
Staffing can be a bit weird sometimes. I think they're all somehow related, and they can get into somewhat personal squabbles on occasion - and no one's ever in a rush.
It's about the fresh fish and the sides sides sides (go with enough people to order them all - but not so many people that you can't sample all the sides) -
Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
12/4/2008 2 photos
I wanted to give this place five stars, but the batter was like an oil sponge and weighed down what could've been a fantastic meal. Holy aftertaste, Batman.
Having said that, you're probably wondering why I'm so generous with the 4 stars designation. Beyond the fried items, the most appealing thing about Deep Blue are the side options: sweet potato fries, green pea hummus, an amazing salsa, a perfectly balanced sweet-and-tangy tropical coleslaw, and others I was too busy to note. The batter options are a seller, too. I had the jerk version, which, owing to the spices, resulted in a purply, more dense batter. My dining partner went for ye olde traditional, which was crispy and fluffy.
I have confidence my visit occurred on one of their off days, and I'm focussed on returning to try the different batter options... and some more of that salsa and tropical slaw. However, if I leave again with that heavy feeling of oil in my gut, a review update just may be in order.Listed in: Toronto: Meals under $10! (And…
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Review from Monica F.
Toronto, ON
6/30/2009
I was totally impressed with Deep Blue FIsh & Chips! The actual halibut, despite its greasy, somewhat cakey batter, was great and totally melted in my mouth. The halibut, rounded out with crispy fries & tasty coleslaw made for a great meal.
I definitely will eat in next time b/c the dine-in menu looks incredible...
jamaican jerk battered cod w/ sweet potato fries, cajun corn battered haddock w/ spicy fries to name a few...OMG. yum!
Prices are completely reasonable and well worth it! -
Review from Deanna W.
5/9/2009
I do like Deep Blue, they do things a litte differently aside from most fish and chip shops and I have to give them props for that. For example, they offer sweet potato fries, a few types of coleslaw and serve and interesting green pea hummus with the meal combos, which serves to cut down on the grease part and have different batters for their fry's. Also the service here when I went was quite friendly. That being said, although the batter here is crisp, it is also enormously greasy and heavy. Connie describes it perfectly as an oil sponge and I have to agree.
Listed in: Gone Fishin'-Fish and Chips
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
8/29/2008
Deep Blue Fish and Chips has all the markings of a hidden treasure. It is slightly off the beaten path, it looks like the last time it had a paint job the Red Ensign flew over Parliament Hill, but none of that matter when you eat the food. Many people think that you can't ruin something that has been deep fried, because they mistakenly believe that deep fried is synonymous with deliciousness, which in a perfect world would be the case, but many the time have I bitten into a soggy greasy piece of fish and wondered why anyone would do something so cruel to something so wonderful. This is not the case as Deep Blue fish and Chips and what makes it all the better is that they have pushed the envelope when it comes to the traditional British fare. They do have the standard beer battered fish, which is delicious and you will not regret ordering it, but if you really want to taste what Deep Blue is all about try the Cajun battered fish with sweet potato fries. If you want you can even pretend that you're being healthy by ordering sweet potatoes; while your heart won't thank you your taste buds definitely will.
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