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Off The Hook
Categories: Restaurants Gluten-Free Restaurants Fish & Chips Gluten-Free, Fish & Chips [Edit]
749 Broadview AvenueToronto, ON M4K
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
(416) 465-4356
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sun 11 am - 8 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
24 reviews for Off The Hook
Review Highlights
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"The homemade tartar sauce is excellent, the chips have a..." In 4 reviews -
"The batter was crispy and light, and a very nice complement..." In 11 reviews -
"We also tried the poutine and it was great." In 5 reviews
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24 reviews in English
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Review from Samantha V.
Toronto, ON
5/6/2012
Had dinner there tonight and was delighted. Have been looking for a great fish and chips restaurant in the neighbourhood and this hit the spot. Had the halibut and chips with coleslaw. The portion of fish was huge and I loved the selection of dipping sauces. My only complaint was no cod on the menu.
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Review from Alla G.
Toronto, ON
5/18/2012
This is a nice, laid-back place that advertises fish-and-chips, but serves plenty of other seafood options. I stopped by for a lunch, was immediately welcomed by the staff, and got my food fairly quickly. I had mahi-mahi tacos, which were great. Excellent fresh fish, grilled just right, and creatively balanced with pickled vegetables and mango. The taco shells were a little stale and tough, but still delicious.
Sadly, the fish was over-salted -- an unfortunate staple of many seafood places. Heavy salt is often used to mask poorly made (or non-fresh) seafood. The fish here was far too good for it, and they should season more conservatively, trusting in the good quality of their ingredients.
It was a little pricey, but still in reasonable range. -
Review from Madelyn S.
Toronto, ON
2/17/2012
Ok. I want to give this place a three, but I will give it a four because it has been so long since I could walk into a place and order fish and chips - oh, I mean ONION RINGS! that were safe, delicious and not made in my own kitchen.
We walked in and were greeted right away even though the place was packed and just cranked. the service was awesome. I asked a lot of questions about the Gluten Free-ness of everything. I was being a bit picky. They were so kind and patient. The batter is made with chickpeas, my gluten free, corn free and grain-ish free friends. Awesome news!!! (dear off the hook ppl, if you have time to read yelp, thank you thank you thank you for using chickpea) I could go on a rant here that it should be rice because that fries so nicely....alas. Chickpea is much bettta.
I got the GF halibut and Onion Rings. My partner got gluten-filled halibut and fries. We tried both coleslaws as well as the Garlic dip and the original tartar.
When I go in again, I will ask for everything well done. I think the rings needs a bit more time - but I get when you are slammed...you do it well, just not always best.
I will definitely go back to this little shop - just not too soon. The deepfried-ness is not always the best life choice. Can't wait to keep this little one in my pocket for a day when I need to feel awesome.
Thanks for the delicious GF food! I like the diner feel to the space - again, people if you want a chic place, don't be trying an old diner space. wow.
Note: they have two gluten free beers - sooo awesome! loads of other items are GF as well. Just ask questions, they seem used to it.
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Review from Juliana H.
Toronto, ON
1/24/2012
I pass Off The Hook twice a day going to work and I've never yet tried it though I've been tempted. Fish and chips and my waistline just don't get along... go figure. But I put that aside yesterday and finally stopped by for an early sinful dinner en route home.
We were served instantly and the guy was totally friendly, fully answering all our questions about the menu.
I went all out and had the organic battered Mahi-mahi, frings, vinaigrette coleslaw, and chipotle mayo because I wanted to try something close to the fish n' chip classic. No complaints; everything was prepared well though I had a bite of the grilled Rainbow Trout with the walking wasabi. I have to say I preferred it. Next time, I'm going grill.
The interior is a little odd, but it's clean and functional, so I'm down. -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
Updated - 1/21/2012
Off The Hook Part Three
Good news! I got in ....and I was served right away! Surprising right? And I was served within 10 minutes. So good job on that front! I did come right after work on a Friday night so about 5:40 probably before their rush. I probably wouldn't come during peak times given that the staff don't seem to be particularly urgent when there are crowds.
VIBE
I felt like I was in a Poison video. Let me explain: dark, dim lighting; red tables with faint mustard chairs with black backing; mirrors along the back wall and grey walls on the other side and a bar in the back. It was very 80s redux. I like the menu chalk boards and think they convey the menu better than the menu you get at the table. It's not very inviting. And there's a huge draft in the room (that others noted) if you're up near the front. The only thing missing was a smoke machine and scantily clad young women with big hair.
Staff seem inexperienced. They have enough staff for when it gets busy but when it's not as busy, they're kind of just standing around or off with their timing. And I hadn't even had a bite of my meal when the waiter came over and asked me how my meal was...he apologized but the staff waiting around and fiddling made me feel kind of nervous. At another table the waiter didn't know the name of the cheese on a patron's salad. Then when I needed to leave, my waiter was nowhere to be found. On top of this, there's table service but I had to go up to the cash to pay? It's just a bit disorganized.
If I do come back, I'll be taking out. Not sure if they do delivery.
I ATE
Halibut and frings with creamy coleslaw. The halbut was good but it was over battered. The fish was flaky, I just wish I could have tasted a bit more of it. That said, I'd get it again.
There are also many other options on the fish - like snapper and crab cakes. I think this is also where OTH stands out from its competition. I'm curious about the crab cakes.
OTH does options really well. I loved that I could get frings: a mix of onion rings and fries. Portions are plentiful. You also get many options on the sauces. I got the classic tartar sauce (a bit too much of a mayo flavour for my taste) but for those who don't like tartar you can get something like chipotle. Good job on that front! I didn't care too much for the creamy coleslaw. It didn't taste good. Perhaps a mini side salad instead as an option?
And a note on the iced tea: it's the Arizona 591 ml. Given that I was rushing because another table wanted to sit where I was sitting because they were cold where they were sitting (I offered them my table), my iced tea wasn't even half done. I needed the lid but the waiter had it and the staff even offered to put a condiment container on it. Um....!!! So I pretty much wasted my iced tea. It would have been nice if the actual waiter was around. Anyways, with experience I'm sure these issues will be smoothed over.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Got the bait but not totally off the hook yet.Listed in: Danforth/Riverdale, Sushi and Seafood, Fish and Chips
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1/4/2012
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Review from Tony F.
11/17/2011 2 photos
Off the hook, is completely off the chain!
Went with some coworker's here for lunch and we were all wowed. I mean it's just fish and chips right? The main reason we came here was because my colleague has a gluten allergy, and it's tough finding places for us to eat, and I recalled seeing Laura C's review and kept it in the back of my head.
You get the common selection of fish to choose from, Seabass, Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Snapper but what's uncommon is a choice of batter (house, glutten free, cajun) and style of cooking (grilled or deep fried).
We each chose one different set of fish and batter and sampled each others. It was really perfect batter for all of them as it was very thinly coated, and to be honest, I've hated anything "gluten free" I've ever tried... except for this. In fact I may even prefer the gluten free batter as it was even more crispy and very flavourful batter.
You also get a selection of dipping sauces. I'm a fan of good 'ol tartar, but I got to sample the chipotle and garlic mayo which was fantabulous!
I'm not a slaw fan, but I finished every bite.
But what really set this place apart, was the Poutine. I think I'm going to say that this is the BEST poutine you can get in the city. Why? They use duck fat to make the gravy and use brie (like OMG)! Another friend of mine who's a Poutine connoisseur who even attended the Poutine fest in Ottawa the week prior to coming here, said this place is on par or better than the winner of the Ottawa fest.
We also shared the deep fried mars bar, but word of warning, the gluten-free batter with mars bar was a complete fail. The batter really didn't adhere and was a bit of a mess. It was close to taking away a star, but that's how good the fish and poutine really was.
Just through word of mouth, almost everyone from my office and their friends and family have been here now in just the last 3 weeks.Listed in: Omnomeriffic Yum! (TM), Date night
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Review from Mel L.
11/7/2011
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night at 6pm thinking it was early enough that we might beat the rush and it was already packed, although most people actually seemed to be waiting for take-out. Maybe something was going on with the kitchen that night, but people were waiting for over 10 minutes to get their orders and it definitely took us a while to get our food - we spent 1.5 hours there, which is pretty long for a one course fried meal.
The sea bass fish and chips was delicious, a big portion of fish with crispy light batter, not too greasy. I had the "off the hook" poutine on the side for an extra $2, which had gravy with chilis in it with brie cheese. Sounds weird but was actually tasty and had an interesting kick to it. I got the homemade tartar on the side and it was really good, but I tasted my friend's garlic sauce and it was even better. I really liked the fries: they were crunchy outside and soft inside. I didn't find the cajun fries particulary "cajun", it was just the regular fries with a bit of seasoning sprinkled on top.
Would definitely return, I think this is one of the better fish and chip places I've tried, I love how they have different fishes than the usual halibut and cod, and turning plain ol' chips into poutine just makes the whole meal better.
In terms of decor and service, the place doesn't have too much to offer, but for the food itself, it's worth the trip. -
Review from sarah l.
The music here is weird, not suited to the rest of the vibe and I didn't like it. I will still be returning to eat here regularly; my food was good.
What was good:
- the value - there was a LOT of food for $11.
- the dipping sauces - I notoriously hate almost all dipping sauces because... well they are just usually really shitty. (Adding curry powder to mayonaise isn't something I want a side of.) I had the Wasabi here today and it was fantastic. It was in the style of a tartar sauce and I liked the consistency and the flavour.
- the fish... I was a little disappointed that there wasn't any swordfish today like I had read in other reviews, but the mahi mahi was really good.
- the cajun fries were tasty but they were soggy.
- there was a huge variety of cold drinks including coke in glass bottles (+1 star).
What was not great for me as a matter of personal taste:
- the batter was a bit thick
- red pepper in the coleslaw - at first I was like "oh! mmm... yeah, that's good" - but then as I kept eating I didn't want it to be there anymore. Maybe keep it in there, but have less.
- music - Damien Rice while I wait for fish and chips (to be served to be by a guy witha leather skull bracelet) just didn't do it for me.
Overall, I will certainly eat here again. I don't think it's as good as reliable on Queen East and they remain my fish & chips champion. It's good to have options though (and Off the Hook also has beer). -
Review from Doris L.
Toronto, ON
11/15/2011
Stopped by there to try their halibut sandwich to go. I wish it was on a better bread. It's nice that it was warmed up, but it's too thick/dry? Enjoyed the sandwich with the cucumber cilantro sauce.
It's a fish and chips joint, I didn't expect much. I went after lunch hours so the chef, the cashier, was a bit slow or just coming back in from their break. I was asked by both server and chef what I ordered, in total 3 times. It ended with, you want a drink with that (after I paid and they were packing the sandwich)? I asked does it come with it? The cashier said, "if you want it to be?" What kind of answer is that? Are you charging extra or not for drinks then? Menu doesn't explain either. I'm clueless here.
I have to say, when I ate my sandwich it was alright. I had a problem when I was carrying it in my take out bag that smelled down right fishy. I didn't smell yummy, just fishy which is embarrassing.
I would go to the Fish Store for my next sandwich. Maybe I'll come back here just for fish and chips. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
Gluten Free Fish and Chip Batter! That sold me.
For $12 you can get Halibut or Sea Bass ($10 for MahiMahi or Snapper),choose your batter (house, cajun, grilled, gluten free) comes with some tasty coleslaw, fries (Cajun, regular, onion rings, sweet potato fries, poutine) and a dipping sauce (tartar, chiptole mayo, creamy garlic etc). Psst, and for another $3 get a beer too!
Last night I got take out. I think they just opened.
At 8:30, I think they had a long day, so maybe chit chatting with the cook wasn't the best person to talk to. I asked the difference between Halibut and Sea Bass, and he said that the Halibut was flakier and there was a different taste. I got the sea bass in the Gluten Free Batter. I asked him what the batter ingredients were, and he had a hard time describing it to me, and someone piped up Rice Flour, which I was pleased with the answer.
They fry up the fish to the order which was nice, and about 7 mins later, I had a paper bag in my hands.
I took the box home in about a 15 min car ride. It's got to be one of the better fish and chips. The batter was not thick, not oily and it was crunchy. The fries, however, was soggy and had barely a taste of the cajun flavour. This could be because I brought it home? But 15 mins couldn't have been that long.
The coleslaw was tangy and not creamy, and tasty. And I don't usually like coleslaw.
I'll be coming back here, maybe quite frequently. I love the option for gluten free, and grilled.
They also have a myriad of sandwich and poutine options.Listed in: Gluten Free and Substitute…, My ROTDs! Woohoo go me!
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Review from Gillian A.
Toronto, ON
9/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is the perfect place to bring your friend who can't eat the organic batter and must have the gluten-free batter. He/She will thank you for being so brilliant and you will get to eat fantastic fish and chips. The homemade tartar sauce is excellent, the chips have a spicy kick to them (AMAZING!) and I wanted to eat everything that was on the menu.
They have different kinds of poutine, fish and many different snack options (including clamari and shrimp).
I recommend trying the different mayos and the cajun spice. -
Review from Phillip Jessie j.
Toronto, ON
9/17/2011
basically a resurrection of deep blue (although I'm pretty sure not related in any way) http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
I got the red snapper with a traditional batter and chips with their homemade tartar sauce. They have a ton of options for dips and batters, its all organic and - everything is made in the house, everything. My partner got Cajun battered sea bass and onion rings with chipotle mayo.
All the food here is stupendous, I was blown away by the quality of the food.
the fries had great flavor and texture, both crispy and mushy with a perfect balance of batter and potato taste, same goes for the fish, the ideal harmony between batter and fish was achieved. The Cajun fish had an excellent spicy Cajun flavor as it should.
I hate coleslaw but the coleslaw here was really good! (our waiter told us it isn't mayo based, like the coleslaw usually is)
I don't think I'm making much sense but my point is, delicious and consistent- if you are in the east come here for your fish and chips!
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Review from Kendra M.
Toronto, ON
9/24/2011
I'm so delighted Off the Hook has opened in my neighbourhood. Finally a great fish 'n chip joint to replace the void filled by Deep Blue. It might be in the same location, but the menu certainly offers classier and tastier versions of this beloved cuisine.
I ordered the halibut, battered in the homemade organic batter. The batter is fairly light, and the fish is definitely not overwhelmed by it. The sauce I chose, from a list of about six unique sauce variations, was Lost in the Sauce, which offered a lovely light-tasting alternative to typical tartar sauce. I highly approve of the thick cut fries. And the ketchup was real Heinz (as some people know this is a pet peeve of mine when resto's don't offer good ketchup!).
My dinner companion enjoyed the red snapper with Homemade Tartar sauce and sweet potato fries. The s.p. fries came with a killer spicy sauce (two thumbs up).
We drank Mill Street Organic Lager. They also have Tankhouse on tap here.
A nice informal dining room in this teeny joint, perfect for a casual date, but not great for groups over six due to the small space/tables.
I will definitely be coming back soonest for more yummy fish! -
Review from Eric W.
Toronto, ON
10/19/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I can only say one bad thing about the place, so lets get that out of the way before the gush fest happens. the night i was there was a little chilly, and the door was open.
NOW, very rarely has a name said so much, as this place is really Off the hook, in that nineties hip hop sort of way. being a former west coaster, then an east coaster, and dating a catholic teacher, fish on Fridays still resonates for me, and it tends to be a delight of mine to have it deep fried. Off the hook does everything right, and then some.
It's sort of like a choose your own deep sea adventure
- They have a bevy of options for fish, haddock, bass, halibut, swordfish, cod, and snapper the day I was there.
- Then, they have a bunch of batters to choose from, one being a gluten free batter, and a couple other tasty surprises.
- THEN, three or four fries options, spicey and sweet available, as well as onion rings or poutine.
- the best part is this. the dips. i think there were 10 different sauces to choose from, and the ones i had were sublime
the fish here is obviously very fresh, and super crisp and very very good. the fries were perfect and seasoned well, and the curry sauce i had was soo tasty, i licked the ramekin after. i did. no shame.
Pair this with cheap mill street on draft, and you just made this boy very happy. plus, it came out fast, and didn't break the bank. and the best part was, i didnt have that " i just gorged myself on deep fried fish and beer" feeling in my stomach" afterwards, even though I just did!!
looking forward to this friday, as i will be there. -
Review from Isabel R.
Toronto, ON
11/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had to hit up this place after seeing all the rave reviews here, and I have to say, I wasn't disappointed.
I got a haddock sandwich which was amazzzing. The amount of fish on this sandwich was unreal, it could barely fit on the bun! This more than makes up for the slightly above average sandwich prices. The fish was fresh and fried right then and there. Paired with a chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato, this was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while.
Yum.
This all being said, I didn't have any fries and it's hard to really review a fish and chips restaurant without having the "chips." I'll have to revisit this review when I do, because I will most definitely be back! -
Review from Chris K.
Toronto, ON
11/28/2011
Usually when I order fish and chips at a place I end up with something that is more batter (see: greasy, dark brown and crusty) than fish, and my stomach does somersaults within an hour.
Not so at Off the Hook. I was pleasantly surprised to get a nice piece of halibut that was light in colour, not hidden in a coating of greasy batter and didn't make my stomach flip afterwards.
The secret must be in the coating (including organic or gluten free flour) and whatever type of oil they use to cook their fish. It just tastes healthier than most places.
It was just one piece of halibut (with homemade tartar sauce) but it was more than enough alongside a portion of yam fries (with dipping sauce) and coleslaw, all for $13. That's a great price because most places charge $15-$17 per plate for substandard fish and chips.
The service was quick and friendly, there's a little bar in the back with a couple of brews on tap (on this night I chose Spearhead), and there's limited seating.
I was there on a Saturday night. All but one or two tables were full and quite a few people were coming in for take-away. -
Review from Caroline K.
Toronto, ON
10/16/2011
Off the Hook was buzzing with activity when I was there, and it's hardly surprising, given the quality of the food. I enjoyed quite possibly the most delicious fish and chips I've had outside of Maine. I had the halibut with the traditional batter, and the fish was succulent and mouth-watering. The batter was crispy and light, and a very nice complement to the fish. The thin-cut sweet potato fries, which you can get for just a dollar more than regular fries, were delectable. They paired well with the curry mayo. The server also brought chipotle mayo, which is not generally my thing but was actually quite good. I even enjoyed the non-creamy coleslaw, and I'm usually not a fan of any sort of coleslaw.
My one little quibble was that I couldn't get a cup of tea to wash everything down with, and that the music was a little more obtrusive than I generally like in restaurants. Other than that, it was an enjoyable experience, and I'll certainly be back. -
Review from Aydin T.
East York, ON
1/1/2012
Been here twice now, and I walked out happy both times.
First time was a couple of weeks ago, when I went in by myself, on a weekday at around 2. I ordered the halibut and chips with the wasabi sauce and creamy coleslaw. It arrived very quickly, and I was pleased with the result. It was a long, single piece of fish, with a light, yet incredibly crispy batter. The fish was meaty yet buttery, as good fresh halibut should be. I would compare the fish to that of Old Yorke - not quite AS good, but damn close! They have a great soft drink selection - many glass bottles. The server/manager recommended that next time I try the crab cake sandwich.
The second time I came was on December 30th, at around 4pm with my wife. We decided order two items and split them. We got the aforementioned crab cake sandwich with onion rings. Our server recommended that we have it with the chipotle mayo. We also got the calamari with the wasabi sauce.
The serving of calamari was gigantic. DEFINITELY worth the $10 price-tag. It was fresh, not too chewy and went very well with the wasabi sauce. My only complaint is that it was a bit too salty - and I'm someone who likes salty food.
The crab cake sandwich, though, was a bit of a disappointment. I am a big fan of crab cakes, and I usually order them if I see them at a restaurant. These ones tasted a bit funny. The best way to describe it is that they tasted a bit... dirty. Not that any of the ingredients were bad, but I feel like maybe there was too much Old Bay seasoning, or celery salt - something was a bit off with the seasoning. It made it so I really couldn't taste the crab, which is what you're looking for in a crab cake. I hope this isn't what it always tastes like, and they improve the flavorings. Otherwise, the bread was very soft and tasty, and the toppings were fresh and crunchy. The onion rings were beer battered - it looked almost like the fish batter, but was much softer. They were made with red onions, which made them sweet, and each bite had just the right amount of onion in them.
So, other than a couple of seasoning issues I had, both meals were very good. They were very busy on our second visit, which gives me hope that they'll be around for a while. I look forward to many happy returns! -
Review from Darlene B.
Toronto, ON
10/22/2011
I've been lamenting the disappearing act of Fish'n Chip venues for a while now, so I was pleased to see a new one had popped up on Broadview the other day. Last night, on a whim, I decided to try it out.
Clearly, I wasn't thinking because it was Friday -it was packed!! The restaurant was at capacity and at one point, I was worried that we might be over fire regulations for the stand up take-out crowd eagerly awaiting their catch.
Eventually the line thinned out as we received our goods. I was anxious (and hungry!) to sample my Halibut/organic batter and sweet potato fries but I had two subway stops and a 5 minute walk before I could dig in.
WOW! The fish was perfect and the fries were amazing. Because I hadn't planned ahead, it was necessary to bring them back to life in a hot oven for a few minutes, but warm or hot - their stuff is to die for!
Definitely going back for more, but next time I will place my order and go and run errands to avoid the awkward silence and shifting eyes in the imploring crowd ... and I will bring an insulated bag. -
Review from Jay C.
Toronto, ON
11/9/2011
I passed by this place numerous times, and always noted how busy it looked. I went on a Saturday night for an early dinner (around 6) and was able to grab the last table. Their take-out line was quite busy as well.
I ordered the sea bass with organic house batter, along with "Off the Sauce" garlic sauce, onion rings and coleslaw with vinagrette. Others in my party had the original tartar sauce, cajun sauce (not very spicy), regular fries and poutine. I felt that all of the available sides made the meal a great value. My sea bass with "Off the Sauce" was delicious! For fish and chips being all battered and fried, the meal was surprisingly ungreasy. I would recommend the sea bass with the creamy coleslaw. I'm not sure if I like the fries, onion rings or poutine -- they are a bit of an afterthought for me.
The food came out quite slowly, but it was worth the wait. Just don't expect to dine quickly if you're stopping in for a bite!
No complaints about the service; decor was a bit lacking, but fine for a neighbourhood joint.
I'll be happy to return to try out the rest of the menu. -
Review from Viktor K.
Toronto, ON
12/14/2011
Yeah!
Off the hook has been on our minds so my girlfriend and I decided to get some fish tonight - great decision!
I overheard from the - probably - owner that the fish is not greasy because they keep the frier at a bit higher than regular temperature. the batter is also gluten free. he also said that he uses a bit of soda when making the batter to avoid oily fish - high 5!
They rock. We had the duck confit poutine, yummy not heavy gravy and the duck was nice and crispy that created good texture balance with the fries. Mahi mahi with organic tartar sauce and some greens was a good choice too - again, not oily and nice white color inside, batter crisp like Chris Griffins bed sheet after a busy night.
Prices are ok, 8 bucks for the fish that comes with a side, $7 for glass of vino and $8 poutine. They also have fish sandwiches and other stuff.
staff looked a bit down when we got in, i guess they werent busy enough, they got some smiles on later on.
Overall they nailed it, great fish and chips! -
Review from Janine W.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 11/22/2011
Went recently as I was in the hood and I have to say things have changed..hence I down-graded their rating!
They took the tilapia sandwich off the menu ($5) and it used to include fries. Now you have to pay for the fries! Okay I can understand that a $5 sandwich probably wasn't a profit maker but now all the sandwiches are around $9 and you have to pay of the fries. Extra 1.25 I think.
My friend and I have the sea bass grilled (a reason I like to go, you can get it grilled instead of deep fried). It was good but far too much bun for fish when it's grilled. My previous experience was a much better ratio of fish to bun.
We also tried the poutine and it was great. We both liked the duck gravy. Rich and tasty.
I am disappointed at the price change. They changed the buns too. Thicker than before. I think they had ace bakery before and changed it to something cheaper.
I would had drive out there for a sandwich. Now I'm okay with them.
I'll keep it in mind if I have a gluten free friend hankering for fish and chips.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/26/2011
I went 2 days in a row for lunch as I was around the corner and in the area.
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Review from Abbey A.
Toronto, ON
11/1/2011
Two of us went here for lunch on the weekend they first opened so obviously there must have been a lot of kinks that got worked out, due to all the rave reviews. For us, it was a huge disappointment. The fish batter was unremarkable, a tad greasy and the chips were just plain awful. Also HATED their coleslaw. Couldn't even finish it. Like I said, maybe we just hit it on a bad day - a REALLY bad day because every time I pass by, they are very busy and on a Saturday night, it was packed. So we stick to our old, reliable standby which is Olde Yorke. Maybe we should give them another try.
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Review from Bill T.
East York, ON
12/5/2011
Best fish n chips in the world, fresh fish and crisp fries what more could you ask for? Ps 6 different types of poutines, 8 different sauces all homemade, and 2 options of coselaw,I'm in love
