Highland Fish & Chips

«What’s for lunch?» I looked on my phone and scrolled, trying to place a place to eat after that boring class. Sandwich? Nah, not fulfilling enough. Go home and make my own? Too much work so no thanks. Then I saw the suggestion for fish and chips. Bingo.
Lets do this in point style:
1. The fish was amazing. It was golden brown and crispy on the outside, moist and soft on the inside. Drizzle few drops of lemon juice (they use bottled lemon juice, not fresh lemon, –0.5 point) and tartar sauce on top, perfect.
2. For me, the fries were a little over fried so they look darker than I preferred. But with fish that amazing, it’s something I can over look.
3. Debit/​interac are not accepted there, so have your credit card or cash ready. It was 20 bucks for two pieces of fish plus chips. Not the best deal I’ve had but still in the acceptable range.
4. I went there at noon on Thursday, mostly empty with a few other customers sitting in the corner. The atmosphere was peace and quiet, perfect for people like me who eats alone.

Meh, don’t know what the hype is. Nothing really special about this place. For some reason during dinner time there are a lot of seniors here. Maybe those are the people grew up on Fish & Chips.

Amazing halibut and chips. Reasonable price for quality food!
Server was so sweet!
We got to choose where to sit, and service was fast considering there was only one lady on the floor.
The wait for the food was a while, but definitely worth it.
I also ordered a side of coleslaw, but I didn’t enjoy it. I prefer a creamy coleslaw.

Perfection. You would think that cooking a good piece of fish is not that difficult but many restaurants can’t seem to get it right. Highland Fish & Chips have been around forever and that experience really shows in their food. I had the halibut and chips and my meals was absolutely delicious. The staff are somewhat friendly and a little rough around the edges but the food makes up for anything lacking in the ambiance. Highly recommended.

I’ve lived in the area for years and eaten with them before. I don’t know what happened but the food today was off.
The fries were hard and (for lack of a better word) wrinkly. I could tell that the fries were not fresh cut but fried from frozen. The fish and scallops were over fried and crunchy to the point where biting into them actually hurt my teeth.
When I compare them to a place like Duckworth’s or Harry’s Drive In, they aren’t really doing too well.
Hopefully if I return in the future, I can up their rating. Everybody is entitled to an off day I suppose.

I love the fish and chips here — the haddock, halibut and cod are all excellent choices. Just the right amount of batter. Excellent fries too! I’ve tried the chicken fingers too — yummm. Great place to go!

Greasy spoon, but I have had greasier,. Fish was dry, fries were cold, gravy good. Cash only, friendly, cozy place, but a little cold inside. They short changed me two dollars. When I asked for a receipt they gave me a torn off tab. The receipt said $ 7 they charged me $ 13.90 and the fish only came out to $ 10 plus tax. Not a good way to do business. I won’t be back.

We eat here because it is close to home. I find the fish a little dry but the portions are generous and the waitresses are very friendly.

I have been going here since I was in highschool! Living in highland creek, it is super close and their fish and chips are awesome. I love their fries and I also frequently get their shrimp and chips. You normally get 8 pieces of shrimp which are heavily battered. I like to peel the batter off and eat the perfectly cook shrimp inside. It is a bit greasy though but smothering it in tar-​tar sauce is my absolutely favourite. If you like tar-​tar sauce, be aware they charge you 25cents for 3 packets!

Highland Fish and Chips offers excellent fish and chips. Wowie. Went in for a quick Friday afternoon take out and boy oh boy, I guess I’m not going back to Malt n Salt after this experience. Granted, Malt n Salt is so much closer to home but for HFC’s light and crispy battered haddock and cod, I’m willing to do the extra 8 min drive.
I ordered a haddock and chips and a cod and chips and added an extra piece of fish to both orders. People, unless you’re a seriously big eater, do not do this. My husband who loves anything fried, could barely finish his order and I gave up after half way into my second piece of fish. Their chips, although quiet good, ended up getting neglected and a lot of them just got tossed at the end of the meal.
Both fish were battered and fried to order in HFC’s light and crispy batter. Two things I really dislike in fish and chips, one being thick heavy batter (which usually makes for too oily a fish) and the other being unnaturally formed (you know the perfect square kind), HFC is neither. You can see the lady manning the deep fryer as she drops each fillet of freshly battered fish gingerly into the hot oil. The fish comes out nice and light and perfectly yummy. Their chips were double fried goodness also.
I think this experience could have only been better had we actually ate them on the spot in their dining room. Will definitely try that next time.
Minus 1 points for using tartar sauce packets. I know, I know, not too many places make their own tartar sauce but I still can’t get used to the idea of serving such superior fish and chips with your run of the mill tartar sauce out of packets.

Cod and chips as recommended by the staff, was told it has the most fish taste despite being the cheapest option. They also have halibut and haddock. I ordered the takeaway option — cheaper than dining in. This place is pretty much like the British fish n chips store they wrap your fish n chips in paper. Taste? OMG. I never liked fish and chips before because i cant find any good in them batter always thick. But this is out of the world, not only was it very thin but so crispy! The fish is so moist! They made it just cooked not under or over done! Excellent! I will come again personally this place is underrated because of its location! You all should try it and let me know how it taste for u.

I’m always reluctant to give 5 star reviews but you know what, this place deserves it.
Highland is very much the local fish and chip place that has been making f&c the right way for a long time. I ordered the cod (not only because it’s traditional, it also happened to be the cheapest fish) and it was great. The fish was moist and not overcooked and the batter was crispy not greasy and had great flavour to it. The fries, again, traditional hand cut and properly cooked and not greasy at all.
I was recommended by an English friend of mine to eat f&c with mushy peas and I was happy to see that they had it on the menu so of course I ordered it. This was the first time I tried mushy peas and even though the name doesn’t sound very appealing I enjoyed it and if I ever see mushy peas on the menu I’ll opt for it instead of cole slaw from now on.
Service was friendly, prices very reasonable and the place itself has a very homey feel, right down to the hand knit tea cosy when you order tea (English breakfast, of course). If I have have complaint is that it’s kinda far from me, being all the way out in the outskirts of Scarborough. More of a reason to visit my sis and bro-​in-​law out there I guess :)

Better than London!
This place has the best fish and chips I’ve ever had (along with Flippers fish house). The batter is light, not greasy and the halibut is so dense and flavourful. Their hand cut fries are also delicious and perfectly cooked. The best part about their fish is that you never see or taste the mushy slimy part of the fish that I find too often in fish and chip places. The quality they use is the best.

Hands down best fish n chips I’ve ever had. This place has been there since I was born and I’ve moved to the US already and have not found a place better than here.
The batter they use complements with their fish very well. Most places have a clear taste distinction from the batter to the fish and sometimes if not done properly, the uncooked batter/​mush between the crust and the fish.
They have cod, haddock, and halibut respectively. Typically I get Cod and Halibut. Haven’t tried the haddock but I’m sure it’s really good. Be sure to get lots of tartar sauce and ketchup from them! I really love their tartar sauce, well it’s not really from them but they get it from someone else but it’s really good. It has a nice sweet flavour to it that I rarely encounter when having tartar sauce.
Their fries are also very good. This is a small business so best to pay in cash over here.
Definitely if you want awesome fish and chips, this is THE place to go to for it. I usually get it to go as it’s nearby for me but you could also eat in, usually it’s lots of elders who eat here who have been going to this place for food for as long as they could remember. Definitely a hole in the wall that no one really knows about.

Wonderful, wonderful battered fish — light, crispy and not too greasy! I was told I could have ordered ‘light’ batter which has an even thinner coating, so I’ll have to try that on my next visit. Not as big a fan of the beets or chips but it was alright, probably quite authentic if you like that kind of thing.
I don’t know if it makes a difference regarding the freshness of the fish, but our visit was on a Friday which happens to be a good ‘turnover’ day. The lady who served us was quite friendly and the service was excellent. We will definitely be returning soon!

Great fish and chips plus friendly service. However you should bring cash I don’t think they have electronic devices.

I was a student at UofT Scarborough (UTSC), so I was REALLY close to this restaurant. It’s also 30 seconds away from the outer parking lots.
The manager of the print shop at UTSC (my ex-​boss) always recommends this place and takes his crew there for lunches… so I went on my own one day for takeout (although he did take me and coworkers out to lunch here some time after).
The lady, after giving me my order, saw me fussing around with the takeout box (which was inside a brown paper bag). I explained to her that I was going to be eating while driving. So she was like, «OH! Well, THAT won’t do.» and she snatched the bag from me and ripped the top to make a bigger opening.
Which was so sweet of her! She’s so cute!
The food was absolutely delicious and SO MUCH, especially for $ 9. I think I paid $ 9… I forgot. I ordered the cheapest one, _​_​sometypeoffish_​_​and chips plus gravy.
I’ve been back here quick often since :) A pleasant experience every time! And I NEVER finish my food here! Dingy looking place. I actually didn’t like the halibut, but I know a lot of people who recommend that. My ex-​boss definitely loves the halibut.
Never tried anything other than the first three items (just fish and chips) on the menu.

AJ & I really like going into this nice neighbourhood restaurant the server is so nice. Although we often look at the menu to try something different which I am sure is good like the steak pie, scallops or shrimp we still always order halibut and chips.
You just have to remember to bring cash with you no credit or debit.

This is a great neighborhood joint. The service is always quick and it’s a great place to go for lunch with your paper on the weekends. This place is a Highland Creek gem and has been serving customers for 20+ years. The portions are huge.

This fish & chips joint has been keeping customers in Scarborough happy for decades. Great fish & chips, especially the halibut, and make sure you get some gravy for your fries. It’s delish!
Take out is quick and the staff are all very friendly.
Dining room is a decent size but arrive early if you want a table on Friday nights because it is always busy.