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10 Best Fish and Chips Restaurants in Toronto
Toronto’s supplied fish-and-chips listings range from counter-service takeaway shops to British-style pubs and broader seafood grills. Compare the fish choices, batter, chips, sides and dining format to find a meal that fits your appetite and occasion.
How this guide is ordered
After studying fish and chips restaurants across Toronto, we dropped businesses that only dabble in the work, carry weak reviews or leave you guessing about how to reach them.
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Compare 10 Fish and Chips Restaurants in Toronto
John's Fish & Seafood Grill
John's Fish & Seafood Grill is a family-owned fish and chips restaurant serving breaded, battered and broiled seafood in a casual setting with wine. The menu extends beyond classic fish and chips to calamari, octopus, scallops, branzino, lobster rolls and baklava. Fresh in-house filleting, haddock sourced from Nova Scotia and house-made tartar sauce give the seafood focus a distinctive character.
Stands out: Fish can be prepared in multiple styles
Diners seeking fish and chips or broader seafood choicesPeople who prefer seafood prepared battered, breaded or grilled5090 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 1C2, CanadaJasper Fish & Chips
Jasper Fish & Chips is a long-running Pickering shop serving crispy fried fish, chips and classic accompaniments in a straightforward strip-mall setting. Haddock and halibut are recurring menu choices, with shrimp and scallops also appearing in platters. Generous servings, fresh fries and quick, courteous service suit an uncomplicated takeaway or casual meal.
Stands out: Fish is paired with thin, crisp batter and tender, flaky fillets
Diners looking for classic haddock or halibut and chipsPeople who prefer generous portions in a no-frills setting1794 Liverpool Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1V9, CanadaHenry's Fish & Chips
Henry's Fish & Chips is a low-key counter-serve restaurant in Mississauga serving fish and chips, seafood dishes, poutine, burgers and other comfort food. Its fish-and-chips offering is presented in a traditional style, with house-made fries and gravy adding to the homestyle appeal.
Stands out: Traditional fish-and-chips style with house-made fries and gravy
A casual takeaway meal centred on fish and chipsComfort food including poutine, burgers and seafood833 Westlock Rd, Mississauga, ON L5C 1K7, CanadaOlde Yorke Fish & Chips
Olde Yorke Fish & Chips is a Leaside seafood restaurant styled as a traditional British pub, with leather booths, British-themed decor and a cosy sunroom atmosphere. Its menu centres on several types of fish and chips, alongside options such as mushy peas, cod cheeks, coleslaw, tartar sauce and key lime pie. The compact dining room can be busy, and parking is limited.
Stands out: Light, crispy batter and seafood-focused choices such as halibut, cod and cod cheeks
Diners looking for traditional British fish and chips in a pub setting96 Laird Dr, East York, ON M4G 3V3, CanadaFresco's Fish and Chips
Fresco's Fish and Chips is a pickup-counter restaurant serving thoughtfully sourced fish, hand-cut chips and crispy deep-fried pickles. Its menu suits diners wanting substantial portions and classic fried seafood, including haddock, shrimp, poutine and house-made tartar sauce. The food is prepared for takeaway, with limited seating available for those eating nearby.
Stands out: Uses hand-cut chips and offers house-made tartar sauce
Diners looking for fish and chips with generous portionsTakeaway customers seeking haddock, shrimp or poutine201 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4, CanadaApplewood Fish and Chips
Applewood Fish and Chips is a long-time Mississauga fish ’n’ chips shop with an old-timey atmosphere, family-size meals and daily specials. Its menu is built around halibut, haddock and other fish with fries, onion rings, coleslaw and gravy. Homemade tartar sauce is a defining part of the meal, and the shop also offers limited-time desserts through Instagram.
Stands out: House-made tartar sauce accompanies the fish-and-chips offering
Families and groups looking for generous fish-and-chips meals1020 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2X6, CanadaHamish's Kitchen Restaurant Fish and Chips
Hamish's Kitchen Restaurant Fish and Chips is a fish-and-chips restaurant focused on hot, substantial plates. It suits diners who want haddock, cod or halibut with fries, and its menu also includes poutine. The food is described as flaky and clean-tasting, with seasoned batter, generous portions and rich gravy among its notable features.
Stands out: Halibut is described as clean-tasting with seasoned batter
Fish-and-chips diners choosing between haddock, cod and halibutGuests looking for generous portions and poutine95 Lebovic Ave E02, Scarborough, ON M1L 0J2, CanadaDuckworth's Fish and Chips
Duckworth's Fish and Chips is a fish-and-chips restaurant offering dine-in and takeaway meals. It suits diners looking for fresh fish in a light batter, with haddock, cod and halibut among the choices. The restaurant also serves fries and gravy, and its nostalgic dine-in atmosphere adds to the experience.
Stands out: Fish is paired with a light batter that diners describe as allowing the fish to stand out
Diners seeking fish and chips for takeaway or dine-inPeople choosing among haddock, cod and halibutVisitors looking for a nostalgic fish-and-chips meal2282 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1N 1T9, CanadaSea Witch Fish and Chips
Sea Witch Fish and Chips is a casual fish and chips restaurant with a wooden counter, deco-style lighting and a menu offering several fish choices. It suits diners seeking British-style fish and chips with flaky fish, light crisp batter and hand-cut chips. The menu also includes curry sauce, onion rings, poutine, slaw and sauces such as horseradish.
Stands out: Hand-cut chips with a crisp exterior and fluffy interior
Diners seeking British-style fish and chipsPeople who want several fish choices and classic sides636 St Clair Ave W, York, ON M6C 1A9, CanadaHigh Street Fish And Chips
High Street Fish And Chips is a fish-and-chips restaurant serving deep-fried fish, French fries, meat pies and other Scottish dishes in a simple setting. Its menu includes haddock, cod, halibut, haggis, British desserts and sides. The restaurant suits diners looking for a traditional British atmosphere and classic fish-and-chips fare, including options such as a lunch special.
Stands out: Traditional British setting and menu
Diners seeking British fish and chips and Scottish dishesGuests looking for meat pies, haggis or British desserts55 Underhill Dr, North York, ON M3A 2J7, Canada
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What the fish-and-chips listings offer
- Classic fish and chipsSeveral restaurants centre their menus on battered fish, fries and traditional accompaniments such as gravy, slaw or tartar sauce.
- Choice of fishHaddock, cod and halibut recur throughout the listings; some menus also include trout, shrimp, scallops or broader seafood.
- Different preparation stylesJohn’s Fish & Seafood Grill is described as offering breaded, battered and broiled seafood, while other listings focus on fried fish.
- House-made sides and saucesHand-cut or house-made fries, gravy and tartar sauce are notable differentiators across the supplied restaurants.
- Takeaway and limited seatingCounter and pickup formats suit takeaway, while some locations offer casual or pub-style dine-in. Check seating expectations for groups.
- British and Scottish specialitiesSome menus extend beyond fish and chips to mushy peas, meat pies, haggis, British desserts or curry sauce.
How to pick the right fish-and-chips stop
- Choose your fishIf you have a preference, look for a listing that specifically mentions haddock, cod, halibut or another seafood choice.
- Decide on batter and preparationCompare light or crisp batter with breaded, broiled or more traditional deep-fried options.
- Match the setting to the mealA counter-serve or pickup shop suits a quick casual meal; a British pub or dine-in restaurant may better fit lingering.
- Check portion and seating needsFor groups, confirm seating and consider whether the restaurant describes generous servings, limited seating or a compact dining room.
- Look beyond the main plateReview sides and extras such as tartar sauce, gravy, poutine, mushy peas, onion rings or desserts.
Frequently asked questions
Which fish choices appear most often?
Haddock, cod and halibut are repeatedly mentioned in the supplied restaurant descriptions. Some listings also include trout, shrimp, scallops and other seafood.
Are these restaurants takeaway-only?
No. The listings include counter and pickup formats, restaurants with limited seating, and casual or pub-style dine-in options.
Where are house-made fries or sauces mentioned?
Henry’s highlights house-made fries and gravy; Fresco’s and Applewood mention house-made tartar sauce, while Sea Witch describes hand-cut chips.
Which listings include broader British or Scottish food?
High Street Fish And Chips is described with meat pies, haggis and British desserts, while Olde Yorke includes items such as mushy peas and cod cheeks.
