Harbord Fish & Chips

Somewhat disappointing. Expensive and the batter fell off almost all the fish. The batter was dark and too crispy — and it seemed as though the oil may have needed a change. Fries were fair.
They waste condiments. Shame. I didn’t want any ketchup — but they didn’t ask — and gave me about 7. I got about 10 tartar, 6 vinegar, and LOTS of salt and pepper — almost all of which were wasted.
So much for the environment.
2 orders of fish, one fry, and 8 shrimp cost $ 38

I bike by here almost every day on my way to work and have been serenaded enough times by the smell of delicious fish and chip grease that I just had to try it. I wasn’t disappointed.
First off, it’s cash only. Leave your credit cards at home but bring your ATM card and use the machine across at the laundermat.
Secondly, there’s no indoor seating, only pic nic tables, and…
Third of all, the prices are a wee bit higher, but…
THE FISH AND CHIPS ARE DELICIOUS.
That wasn’t an accidental CAPS LOCK, it was legitimately that good. The batter isn’t too thick or bready, even though I like thick batter. The piece of fish was enormous, it may well have been an entire fish. The chips are double fried and taste great. It is a bit greasy but… it IS fish and chips. Health food fanatics, stay clear.
My whole meal of haddock and chips with a 7Up was under $ 15. The owners are nice people and greet you with a smile and thank you for your patronage, a rarity today as business sometimes feels assumed not appreciated.
I’ll be there again. And again. And again.
GO!

For reasons I don’t really understand, opinion about this joint is hella divided. As a former East Coaster, I have to lower the bar considerably when I eat seafood in this city. But by Toronto standards, this is the closest thing to Nova Scotia I can get my hands on regularly. So whenever I’m feeling nostalgic, this tiny blue and white brick building is where I head.
The fish and batter are really good. The fries come in mountain-​form and they’re so yummy. The coleslaw is good. The couple who runs this place are so nice. Prices are fine. Only annoying thing: you pretty much can’t eat-​in. They have some picnic tables for the summer months. But during winter, I prefer to get take-​out.

I was excited to try this authentic looking place after a glowing review from a friend. Prices were definitely on the high side, but I remained intrigued. We ordered the 4 person haddock dinner to go.
Upon unwrapping the newspaper each portion was wrapped in, I was pleased with the portion size. Unfortunately, the batter was heavy, the fish itself tasteless, the tartar sauce in tiny purchased packets, and the Cole slaw soggy, oddly colored and finely minced. Huge dissapointment from this place. Would not recommend.

A delightful little, I mean little, gem in the annex. Fresh fish, an avalanche of fries and a cold pop to wash it all down. Best fish and chip place west of Yonge.

The food here is great, albeit a bit more expensive than I was expecting.
They make everything right there, fresh, in front of you.
The fries are to die for and the fish is great but a bit too oily for me.
Although it’s a bit pricier than I’d like, you get a HUGE portion and I usually split it ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ with my roommate and we’re both completely stuffed afterwards.
It’s also such a cute establishment!
I advise that everyone go there at least once.

I love the idea of this place and was excited to check it out.
Unfortunately it was way too greasy and fried to really enjoy it. Just explain, I do enjoy lots of fried things at other places.
Such as shame.

Really good fish and chips. Cool little restaurant with more pick nic tables than seating.
I really enjoyed the halibut fish. Tasted great and a lot bigger than an average fish and chips dish.
The negatives were the tar tar sauce. Wasn’t terrible but just came in packets so nothing special. Tar Tar sauce is pretty important with fish and chips so would liked to have something better than just packets of it. Same goes with the fries. Again nothing terrible but also nothing special.
All in all i would recommend trying Harbord fish and chips. It’s not the best but better than average. If i could i’d give this place three and a half stars.

Reviewed Dish: Halibut and Fries
It’s really an unassuming hole in the wall kind of place.
It’s more catered to take out crowds, it can probably sit 3 people inside. But there’s a table outside the restaurant.
The halibut is so fresh that the meat is still flaky, the batter is so light light and crisp. The finished product is easily the size of 2 pieces of fish anywhere else!
Overall the portion size is more than any other Fish & Chips place I went to, and it tastes incredible.
They even have a hand press to make the fries on the spot, so it’s really fresh.
Reviewed during: Mon — Fri Lunch time
Service Speed: It’s pretty much a take out place
Cooking speed: ⁴⁄₅
Food Quality: ⁵⁄₅
Food Quantity: ⁵⁄₅
Price: 4.5 /​5
Cleanness: ³⁄₅
Repeat: Yes

Minimalist fish ‘n’ chips at a sit down restaurant price point. Staff is friendly and earnest. You get a nice portion. But looking around the overhead seems terribly low and the prices seem terribly high.

The fact that this place only has three stars saddens me, as it’s actually the best fish and chips place around.
First and foremost the chips are to die for. The perfect texture crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, always browned to perfection and they also keep the skins on — the only way to each french fries. They let you season them as you wish with malt vinegar, salt, etc.
It’s always super fast and you get to watch your fish fry right in front of you. A bit greasy, but the batter is light and super crispy. Plus the couple that man this place work together in perfect harmony, he fries the fish while she gets the fries sorted. Sooo cute. Always wrapped in paper — usually the Toronto Star and you’re good to go.
Finally, the ‘slaw. Sooo good. It’s the perfect amount of sweetness and liquidiness for ‘slaw. Try some!
To me this joint is more a summer place since seat-​age is only outside however, I’ve discovered they are in fact open in winter just not on Sunday’s — SCORE. More than anything this place is a wonderful summer treat. Don’t go if you’re into counting calories though, this place isn’t for you.
n.b. Should totally be noted they give you tons of fries and fish. Either split them with a friend or know there’s no way you’ll finish your meal.

I’m not sure what the huge fuss about this place is.
I was really excited to come to this place after hearing rave reviews. I was very disappointed.
I’m sort of biased on the fact that I’m from the coast, but compared to Chippy’s in Toronto — this place needs some work.
I got the 2 piece and shared it with somebody else. They put it on 2 separate plates which was nice of them — the portions looked HUGE — — — - until we bit into them. Batter Batter Batter, and not even the good kind of batter. I was fighting the flakes to find my fish! In fish and chips — fish should definitely be the star of the dish, not the deep fried batter.
It was extremely greasy and hard to eat.
Don’t even get me started on the their tarter sauce. If you have this big of a reputation, you still feel the need to get HEINZ packets of Tarter sauce which are messy and a disaster and terrible tasting? Not even a bottle… Packets. Tarter sauce is one of the easiest sauces to make, and so delicious when it’s fresh. Heinz? Really?