Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
3.5 STARS
VIBE - haven't been in; I've had delivery at home so the vibe is great! My parents get their Fish and chips all of the time. I'm happy to oblige.
I EAT
Halibut and chips of course! It's the perfect amount of greasy and not over battered…More »
Categories:
Gluten-Free,
Fish & Chips
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
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…More »
Off The Hook Take Two!
After my first incident of not being acknowledged in 5 to 10 minutes and then…
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Category:
Fish & Chips
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
I'd say 3.5 stars
I also think the Annex location is closed down?
VIBE
it's pretty busy in here but I like that and in the summer, this is a perfect picnic in the park across the street.
I EAT
Halibut and chips. Yum to the yum. Great batter; not too…More »
Category:
Fish & Chips
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
I've been hearing about this place for a while so a sunny day presented the opportunity to coerce a co-worker to come down with me.
VIBE
It's very "Mom and Pop" in here. As mentioned, this place has been going strong for many, many years and you can…More »
VIBE
It's really cute in here. Light and airy. Tin ceilings. We got take-out so I didn't really look around too much. It's nice for a casual eat.
THE GOODS
I heard mixed feelings about the halibut and chips so I opted for the halibut sandwich. It was…More »
Categories:
Fast Food,
Fish & Chips
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I was craving greasy and it's a long weekend so why not?
VIBE
I was greeted by a Fortune Cat. You can't get any chinzier than that. The Chinese owners may take one or two minutes to say hi but they're lovely (and interesting). Decor has a LOT to be…More »
Categories:
Pubs,
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
3.5 Stars
VIBE
Pubby. Inside, it's loud, boisterous and dark like a good English pub should be.
Staff is on and off. Sometimes quick; sometimes not.
I do love the quiz nights that happen here. Good fun.
The upstairs level is a bit more conducive to…More »
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East York, ON
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