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The Best Fish and Chips in Toronto
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Posted Sep 29, 2020
The Best Fish and Chips in Toronto
Written By
Posted Sep 29, 2020
If you are looking for the best fish and chips in Toronto, look no further because we have got you covered!
This quintessential British dish is simple fare. Crispy battered white fish, deep-fried to a golden brown hue and thick-cut fried chips paired with an acidic slaw and creamy tartare sauce make for an indulgent and comforting meal. Although the humble dish's history remains uncertain, it is said that fish and chips were introduced to Britain in the 17th century by Jewish immigrants from Spain and Portugal. The dish was typically sold by street vendors to feed the hungry, working-class folks during World War I. Traditionally wrapped in old newspapers for cost reasons, the history of fish and chips is widely debated but still to this day remains a staple dish in Britain.
As part of the Commonwealth, it is no surprise that Toronto is home to some excellent fish and chip shops. There are plenty of options scattered across the city, from the more modern restaurant serving cod tacos and grilled pickerel salads to the traditional family-run joints doling out mushy peas and meat pies. Whether you opt for halibut, haddock or cod, you're sure to appease those deep cravings for something crispy and fried.
Here are the best fish and chips in Toronto.
Kensington Market
201 Augusta Ave
Fresco's Fish and Chips
British
This popular counter-serve fish and chips joint in Kensington Market offers your classic haddock, halibut and cod options, as well as deep-fried shrimp, crab cakes, calamari and poutine.
Fresco's Fish and Chips
Kensington Market
201 Augusta Ave
This popular counter-serve fish and chips joint in Kensington Market offers your classic haddock, halibut and cod options, as well as deep-fried shrimp, crab cakes, calamari and poutine.
British
Danforth Village
2638 Danforth Ave
Len Duckworth's Fish and Chips
British
This long-standing fish and chips restaurant in the Danforth is a favourite amongst east-enders for battered fish, fried shrimp and coleslaw.
Len Duckworth's Fish and Chips
Danforth Village
2638 Danforth Ave
This long-standing fish and chips restaurant in the Danforth is a favourite amongst east-enders for battered fish, fried shrimp and coleslaw.
British
Scarborough
1589 Ellesmere Rd
St. Andrews Fish and Chips
British
A traditional English-inspired eatery, this Scarborough spot doles out fish and chips, meat pies and even haggis!
St. Andrews Fish and Chips
Scarborough
1589 Ellesmere Rd
A traditional English-inspired eatery, this Scarborough spot doles out fish and chips, meat pies and even haggis!
British
Leslieville
954 Queen St E
Reliable Fish and Chips
British
This no-frills seafood spot in Leslieville delivers everything you might expect from an old school fish and chips joint -- crispy batter, greasy fries and nothing but cash accepted.
Reliable Fish and Chips
Leslieville
954 Queen St E
This no-frills seafood spot in Leslieville delivers everything you might expect from an old school fish and chips joint -- crispy batter, greasy fries and nothing but cash accepted.
British
New Toronto
146 Fifth St
New Toronto Fish and Chips
British
Doling out thick-cut chips and golden battered fish to the hungry folks of Etobicoke and Mimico since 1973, this spot is a west end staple.
New Toronto Fish and Chips
New Toronto
146 Fifth St
Doling out thick-cut chips and golden battered fish to the hungry folks of Etobicoke and Mimico since 1973, this spot is a west end staple.
British
Danforth Village
749 Broadview Ave
Off the Hook
British
This counter-serve fish and chips joint in the Danforth has something for everyone on the menu. In addition to their selection of fish ready for the deep-fryer, Off the Hook also offers salads, burgers, grilled fish and tacos.
Off the Hook
Danforth Village
749 Broadview Ave
This counter-serve fish and chips joint in the Danforth has something for everyone on the menu. In addition to their selection of fish ready for the deep-fryer, Off the Hook also offers salads, burgers, grilled fish and tacos.
British
Etobicoke
3060 Bloor St W
Kingsway Fish and Chips
British
The Kingsway's must-visit fish and chips joint. This family-run, west end institution knows how to fry the crispiest, most flavourful fish -- in beef tallow.
Kingsway Fish and Chips
Etobicoke
3060 Bloor St W
The Kingsway's must-visit fish and chips joint. This family-run, west end institution knows how to fry the crispiest, most flavourful fish -- in beef tallow.
British
Harbourd Village
147 Harbord St
Harbord Fish and Chips
British
This simple and cozy white brick shop in Harbord Village delivers a solid fish and chips.
Harbord Fish and Chips
Harbourd Village
147 Harbord St
This simple and cozy white brick shop in Harbord Village delivers a solid fish and chips.
British
North York
55 Underhill Dr
High Street Fish and Chips
British
Located in a strip mall in Don Mills, in addition to fish and chips, High Street offers authentic English and Scottish fare, from mushy peas, meat pies and sticky toffee pudding.
High Street Fish and Chips
North York
55 Underhill Dr
Located in a strip mall in Don Mills, in addition to fish and chips, High Street offers authentic English and Scottish fare, from mushy peas, meat pies and sticky toffee pudding.
British
Olde Yorke Fish and Chips
With 20 years of business under its belt, this sprawling British pub in Leaside delivers an excellent fish and chips.
Olde Yorke Fish and Chips
With 20 years of business under its belt, this sprawling British pub in Leaside delivers an excellent fish and chips.
St. Clair West
636 St Clair Ave W
Sea Witch Fish and Chips
British
This fish and chips joint in St. Clair West keeps things simple. Offering a selection of fish, including haddock, halibut, cod, trout and pickerel, you can opt to order your meal battered with fries or as a sandwich.
Sea Witch Fish and Chips
St. Clair West
636 St Clair Ave W
This fish and chips joint in St. Clair West keeps things simple. Offering a selection of fish, including haddock, halibut, cod, trout and pickerel, you can opt to order your meal battered with fries or as a sandwich.
British