I haven't been here in 16 years. I know...do better. However, in my defense, I live in the states. The establishment is still serving up excellent fish and chips. I treated myself a side of clams. To my surprise, it was more of a meal. I was not so happy about not being able to see the water like before. Nonetheless, the service was fast and the fish was steaming hot, just like I like it. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Barb's Famous Fish & Chips (2 Piece Cod) and an order of clams. - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Researched and fish and chips at Barb's Fish and Chips came out on top. Took a taxi right there from the ship. Ordered the cod fish and chips with a side of poutine. The gentleman serving me was a delight. He took the time to ask where we were from and suggested we take the fun walk taking us to downtown and noted the buildings and sights we would see. So helpful! The fish and chips were the best. Fresh and delicious, batter coating just right and large yummy chips. Malt vinegar on hand to bring it all together. Served with side of Cole slaw that was light and refreshing, no dripping mayo here! Seating was right there with nice view of Fisherman's Wharf and the other restaurants. Highly recommend and would love to visit again. read more

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We came here for dinner shortly after landing in Victoria. They're located on the wharf and seating is limited but luckily we were able to find a spot before our dinner was ready. We both opted for the Halibut dinner which came with slaw and fries. The fish was fresh and lightly breaded. It was "okay", not the best I've ever had and I'm curious as to what would make Barb's "world' famous. I don't mean for this to sound like a negative review, it's not, but I definitely had a better chippy tea while on the island. Would I eat here again? If I was on the wharf, for sure. Would I go out of my way for their fish & ships? Likely not. read more

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I'm not as much a fish person as my wife, so these are mostly her thoughts. We walked from our hotel to Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria. Wanted to try some fish and chips. Barb's was one of the highest rated. We chose the halibut over the cod because it was fresher. The cod, however, is the most popular. It was very good. Not a ton of breading, but enough and lots of fish. We wanted a light lunch so we split a two piece meal and they offered to split it for us. Plenty of food. The fish also was not greasy, as some fish and chips can be. The cole slaw was cole slaw. The brewed ice tea was weak. But overall a solid four stars. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Halibut Fish & Chips (2 piece split order) - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Delicious fish and chips at the wharf! My husband and I each ordered the cod fish and chips (2 piece meal) and shared a fountain drink. The cod pieces are huge, we were pleasantly surprised. It comes with a side of slaw and tartar sauce. The fountain drink area had a lot of wasps hovering by, just be aware. The wharf has an open seating arrangement so we found a seat right by the water. The food was hot, and both the fish and fries were crispy. It was filling and perfect to start the afternoon strolling around Victoria. read more

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This place is good. Not the best in the city as advertised. But good. My wife and I stopped by here Friday night after a long day of e-biking this beautiful city. Which is perfect for biking by the way. It is located on the wharf. They do not serve beer so I grabbed an IPA from the fish store next door. The service was ok. It is noisy with a band playing down on the wharf and not really helpful staff. We had the two piece fish and chips, shrimp basket, and seafood chowder. The fish was good, fries were great, and shrimp was basically something you can grab at Walmart. The seafood chowder is really good. The coleslaw had no flavor. Let me know if you agree or disagree. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Fish, fries, shrimp, chowder. - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We got the cod fish and chips and it was delicious! The pieces were huge and it was fast service.

Barb's was recommended by our tour bus driver Hummingbird and did not disappoint. Kind and courteous service at the counter. We ordered the cod and chips, kid's hot dog meal and a cup of chowder. Delicious! Clean, covered area to eat. Would definitely return! read more

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The burger was so good and juicy. It gets messy but it's so good. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Now the clam chowder, so good. There is a lot going on in there and I'm loving it. Maybe the best chowder I ever had. It's up there, way up there. I don't know what they do to the fry's, how can a fry be so good? Service was fast. I can't believe this place only has a 3.6 at time of revue. Very friendly lots of shade and fast and nice service. I had to make a review and I never give 5 stars. Great job Barbs! read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Used to be chowder, burger, shrimp skewer, cheesecake and fries. Our family loved it! - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Seafood chowder was a hit! Also had the sockeye fish and chips. Light, crispy and plain delish. Son wanted it 2 days in a row! read more

The food was amazing the view was great. There was a variety of nationalities dining together. The food was cooked to perfection and priced accordingly. The staff was friendly and accommodating , and was fluent with multiple languages. the food was fresh and served hot. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - tables and chairs on a dock - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Sea side style shack with a few tables. fish and chips were fresh so the wait was longer than I expected. Pretty busy with not much room to sit, got in and out as quickly as possible so others could have my seat. Lots of other such shacks around the area, was good but did not stand out. read more

We made the trip to fisherman's wharf, in search of some delicious meals; the food hit the spot as the fish was crispy and the chowder was fantastic. The service was speedy, based on the amount of folks ordering, and friendly to boot. Nothing beats enjoying your meal on the beautiful docks. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Cod Fish and Chips with Seafood Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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I've been wanting to try this place ever since a local recommended it a year ago. I love the location and atmosphere and would love to come back when I'm not on a cruise ship timeline. We showed up right before closing and were probably the last order of the night. We ordered one serving of the halibut fish and chips, and it was HUGE! The halibut was incredibly fresh, but I wish the batter and fries had been crispier. This place definitely satisfied my craving, but my gut says there's even better out there. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - 2 piece halibut - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Had the Fish& chips w a side order of fried shrimp. Everything tasted hot and fresh. The fish was a good size, we ordered the 2 piece piece for 2 of us to share Pigeons will surround you. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - 2 pc fish and chips + basket of fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Reportedly over-rated by our local friends, but we found that it was still a decent experience. You really cant beat the location, right on Fisherman's wharf, it is beautiful at almost any time of day; although it can get a little populated/busy during peak hours. My wife and I already had Fish and Chips at 'The Fish Store' as recommended by our friends, but we still wanted to try Barb's while we were here. We decided to try their calamari which was decent. I'm glad they used real squid instead of frozen, so the rings were not chewy or plastic-y. The batter was well seasoned and tasted great. read more

My wife and I went there after 4 hrs of an early whale watching trip and we'd had a light breakfast . Was told Barbs was the place to go for fish n chips. Big mistake. Fish was tasteless, portions small.. coleslaw also had zero taste. Probably better options on the warf. Also, keep in mind there are almost NO washrooms on the warf ( Dispite all the people eating and drinking there). read more

We are from Seattle, so we know good fish and chips. One order was very pale and soggy, sort of oily. The fries are pretty good. We had a 2nd order of fish and chips that we got a few minutes (miscommunication when ordering, and I didn't notice...carefuly if you order 2 - 2 piece fish). The clams were very good. The slaw was so-so and the tarter sweeter than we're used to. The chowder my wife was excited about because it was a seafood chowder, not just clam chowder. But it was just OK. All needed seasoning. The location on the warf is nice, with a great view on a sunny day, and it was fun to explore the warm after dinner. read more

Usually try to get fish and chips from here whenever we visit Victoria going back to when we first came here several years ago Flavorful and great fries. Ordered online to save from waiting in line and was pretty painless. Took our order back to where we were staying at which was close by and ate outside enjoying the evening overlooking the harbor. Looking forward to our next visit read more

Got the 1 piece fish and chips. Big piece of fish, well done. It was very crispy, not at all greasy. Nice light batter. Fish tasted fresh. Fries were also good and crispy. Cole slaw was also good. Nice experience, I can see why they've been around a long time. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - 1 piece Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Food was pretty good, but the WAIT, oh the WAIT! About 20 minutes in line to place order (that's fine, was around lunchtime); but then another 40 minutes waiting for food to come out. 40 minutes! AFTER placing order. Really need to step it up here folks! Would not come here again... read more

Good cod and chips. The batter is not my fav out of all the different fish and chips places I've tried in Victoria, but the quality of the fish is good! The chowder was thick and tasty but a bit too salty for me. The buttery bread that came with the chowder was amazing - the highlight of the meal. Tartar sauce is a bit too vinegary for me but that's personal taste. I prefer the tartar sauce at the fish store and red fish blue fish. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Cod and chips and chowder - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Quick service, pretty good fish and chips that are decently sized. It would be great if there was more seating though.

Every new city that I visit, I usually have a place in my mind that is a must try. In Victoria, I had this place bookmarked as a must try and rightly so. This is a small shack on Fisherman's wharf. They do have some seating on the wharf or you can pick up your food and sit anywhere in the wharf area or the park nearby. I came here after a long day of travel, so decided to order online and pick up food just in case this place was crowded. I ordered clam chowder that came with yummy garlic bread and a salmon burger with fries. The burger was really good, so was the chowder. This was one of the best meals I had during my short stay here. Prices were reasonable and food was top notch. Would definitely come back here again when I am in Victoria next. read more

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Legit fish & chips! We visited in a nice, sunny day and dined near the water. The service was average, not too fast or slow. There were quite a few patrons in the area and the of all the eateries, this one was probably the busiest. The portions were a good size and the price was reasonable. I had a 2 pc cod, fries, and slaw for around $15 USD. I'd definitely visit again. read more

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I've had this spot on my list of places to visit when I finally make it to Victoria. Well I finally made it and it was great! Us overeating Americans see 1 piece fish & chips and think that is such a small amount of food. Trust me, it's very filling! However, if you're bringing a very hefty appetite then go for the 2 pc. I loved the beer battered taste of the fish. The breading gave that authentic taste you expect when you're eating fish and chips. The fish was very hot and stayed hot the entire time I was eating it. The inside was nice and flaky while the outside was crunchy but not hard. The tarter sauce had great flavor and paired perfectly for dipping. The fries were also very hot and served as a necessary side for the meal. They also were great to dip in the tarter sauce. I also like that Barbs is open a little later than some of the other restaurants at the wharf so you have until 830 to get your food versus 8pm. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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This was easily the best fish and chips I've ever had. I also had a slice of carrot cake and it was very good as well, but the fish was amazing. It is a walk up but the service was excellent both at the ordering counter and at the pickup window, very polite, welcoming and proficient. The ambience was perfect for this meal, open air and on the waterfront. This was my first visit to Victoria but I hope to return and I will definitely visit Barb's when I do. read more

Great place to order fish and chips at Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria. Located midway between the harbor and the cruise terminal, it was an easy walk on a sunny summer day. Plenty of covered seating on the floating dock. The two piece fish and chips dinner was so delicious. At 15.95 Canadian it was just a little over $12 USD with the conversion. The fish was piping hot and fresh and the serving size was quite large. Loved their large cut chips and cole slaw. Perfect with the malt wine vinegar and tartar sauce. It is easy to see why they have been ranked #1 in Victoria for the past 35 year. read more

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Tourist spot because it's near the pier. My mom's friend wanted to take us here to try their fish and chip. Fish and chip was fried fresh and hot. Big piece of fish. It was good. Fries were good. Thick fries is what I love! There is a gorgeous ocean/pier view while eating here. Busy with tourist here and there. Definitely a must try when you're in the area. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Fish and chips and fries on the side $22 - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Food shack on Fisherman's Wharf, a cool area on the dock of Victoria's harbor with food shack's and house boats, that is known for their seafood (especially their fish and chips). Order at the front counter and wait until your buzzer goes off for you to pick up your food from a side window. Have a couple of outdoor picnic tables to eat at. Some picnic tables are in the shade under umbrellas, and some are in the sun. My dad and I ordered a 2 pics fish & chip (1 & 2 piece options), a clam strips, and a clam chowder. The fish and chips was fantastic, and the clam chowder was very tasty as well, but the clam strips were only okay. I am spoiled growing up on the east coast however. 8/10 read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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my 2 star rating is for the food only...I didn't place the order or deal with the staff and the scenery is always fun & interesting and we're always prepared for a long wait, especially when a cruise ship is in port. I come by with my mom once a summer with and have always really enjoyed the fish & chips...this time, we were both quite disappointed. The chips were only warm and worst, the fish was dry somehow, despite cod being an oily fish. I actually don't think it was cod but not certain. We both commented maybe we'll try a different eatery our next time we stop by Fisherman's wharf. read more

Fish and chips were yummy. Grateful for the tent covering to eat under because it was pouring outside.

HUGE pieces of fish, very good value and still good quality fish. We were expecting the typical touristy place kind of quality but were pleasantly surprised. FYI batter is dairy-free for those with allergies. All utensils and containers are compostable here. Once you are done, walk down the little pier and peer down the power posts to see schools of fish just feeding off of the algae. read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - 2 piece fish and chips dinner - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We went here in the middle of the afternoon and it wasnt as crowded as it may have been. Ordering was quick and they gave us a buzzer machine to let us know when our order is ready, to avoid crowding near the pick up area. We think the quality of the fish was good. Not too much batter. The chips were crispy and not too oily. Would definitely get our fish and chips here again next time! read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Not as good as red fish blue fish. Batter was mushy and chowder was pedestrian. Location was not worth the walk to the other side of the bay. read more

Haven't been to Barbs in over 17 years since I was a teen but came here for a revisit with my family. Sampled both the halibut and chips and salmon and chips. The halibut was perfect and the salmon was a thick piece of salmon. Both fish dishes were perfectly flaky and moist, with just the right amount of batter and minimal grease. My 5 year old loved the hot dog and chips kids meal and my husband enjoyed his Barbs burger which normally burgers at fish and chip joints are sub par but he said this one was good. Nice and clean tables with ample amounts of cutlery, napkins, salt, pepper and vinegars. I do wish they had a chowder or two on the menu, that would be a fantastic addition Overall a must visit! read more

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Excellent battered/fried pacific cod, not greasy at all and the breading was just right. Seafood chowder also good. Pleasant staff.

4.5 stars. Excellent fried fish with cod. Very light batter that's almost tempura like. The fish could have a bit more salt to it.

Had a beauty show of a Fish and Chips Dish May long! The fish, was excellent - love the lemon they put on the side for you... I think that's called courtesy or possibly mind-reading The chips, great! Loved me their slaw and the tartar sauce was the right find of horseradish-y, stoked to be back there and they are all so hard working! Are you ever going to sell Beer? read more

Best Fish and Chips I've ever had! A bit pricey but you get a TON of sauce and coleslaw. Plus the order comes with a HUGE amount of fries (as seen in the photos). The fish was super tender and the batter was airy but not greasy. Even though it's in a touristy area, this place feels authentic and worth your money. Excellent service too. Yum! read more

Barb's Fish & Chips - Fish and chips with fries - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia