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    Ches's Snacks

    3.2 (31 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Marje B.

    My husband was craving fish and chips, we came across this place. Seems like a place thats been around snd locals go to. Large restaurant. Lots of seating. Also set up for take outs. We were sat. The menu is big, which surprised me, lots of options from fried chicken, wings, burgers, sandwiches, house made pies so on but we are here for the fish & chips. We ordered 2 pieces cod fish & chips 13.99. The server was friendly, our food came in no time. The food came in a disposable plate. Good portion of fish & chips. The fish was nicely cooked and hot in temperature, crispy batter but taste bland, even with the tartar sauce. Tartar sauce could have been better as well. I try added salt and pepper, it was just lacking taste. Fries were good. Overall it was ok.

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    Candice C.

    What can I say about Ches's Fi and Chi that hasn't already been said? One of St. John's long time Fish and Chip joints that most people recall a memory or two dining at. It's truly a St. John's institution. Ches's has been a Newfoundland staple since 1951 and if there's anything they do know, it's how to make a killer fish and chips! Whether you're there for a Cod Bite Special or a Feathers and Fins; you're sure to leave with a full tummy and a nankering for more! With multiple locations around, finding the one you love most could pose a bit of a challenge. This location on Freshwater has been the location I remember going to since I was a child. This week I had the chance to relive some memories and dig in for a feed I certainly won't forget. The service here was on point! The young lady who served us mentioned that she was also the manager and had been with the company for around 5 years. She was delightful and friendly. Made us feel right at home! Proper thing! The fish and chips here are a bit lighter and crispier than the competition, but still equally as delicious! The onion rings are to die for!! Best I have ever had-no lie! One notable is that Ches's makes there own vinegar!! And you can take it home with you in your own souvenir Ches's vinegar bottle for only about $5. A steal if you ask me! While it's been 17 years since my last visit, I remember it like it was yesterday. Just hoping it won't be another 17 years until my next visit.

    Rita B.

    My friend from Newfoundland told me that I wasn't going to say that I truly experienced NFLD if I didn't go to Ches's, so I went. Let me tell you, she was right!!!! The fish was so fresh, and cooked to perfection! Stuffing and gravy on fries, seriously who eats that? Ok so I tried it and OMG I'm now a believer! Truly the most laid back and comfortable spot to try with super friendly staff, and amazing food. Just try it, you won't regret it!

    Joanne J.

    Ordered the one-piece fish and chips, plus the gravy and dressing on the side. Take-out. I got to Ches's at around 7:30pm. It was pretty empty except for 2 tables and no air conditioning, so I decided to just get take-out. After a short walk back to my hotel, I opened the paper wrapped plate of fish n chips, with high hopes of battered deliciousness. I was thoroughly disappointed to see a flat piece of fish under a pile of browned fries. It just looked kind of sad to me. Took a bite of the fish, not much taste. So I added the dressing (which is like thanksgiving turkey stuffing) and the gravy. It was still mediocre tasting. So I tried the fish with the packaged tartar sauce. The tartar sauce tasted sweet and gross. All in all...I thought Ches's fish and chips was just...meh. The dressing tasted ok though. My dinner came out to be a little over $12. Maybe dining in would be better? Maybe the paper wrapping made it soggy? But I've had fish n chips take out before and it wasn't as disappointing. Sorry Ches's on freshwater Rd! 2 stars.

    2-piece fish and chips with gravy and dressing on the side.

    Upon arriving in St. John's I discussed Ches's with the locals and although each had their favourite place, Ches's seemed to be the classic tourist stop for fish and chips so it seemed like a must. I went for a 2-piece fish & chips with dressing and gravy. Overall: the fries were golden-brown and soft, the fish was light, the batter crispy, and the tartar sauce was tangy. If you're offered dressing and gravy with your meal, consider taking it - the dressing is a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs. When combined with the gravy and fries it seems like the Newfoundland' version of a poutine. This makes me reminiscent of a post-thanksgiving poutine, minus the cheese curds.

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    Every time I am in Newfoundland this is one of the places I make sure to go to. Delicious fish, chips with gravy and dressing.

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    It's the real deal in terms of Nefoundland fish 'n' chips. I just did love it.

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    4.5(19 reviews)
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    Located near the upper end of Water St just before it turns into offices, Portage's PoMo space is…read morein contrast to much of St John's historical downtown, but it's a refreshing vibe that still feels inviting and relaxed. The menu is on the larger side for a place of Portage's caliber and reputation, with several snack-sized starters and veggie-based dishes, and a leaner variety of proteins and desserts on offer. You know you're likely in for an excellent meal when it's hard to choose what to get, but after some deliberation, my wife and I landed on a handful - smoked olives, the cleverly-named Tongue and Cheek, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower souvlaki, and fingerling potatoes. Note that you can conveniently get half-sized portions of most dishes, although we, somewhat greedily, did not. Unsurprisingly, the smoked olives arrived right out of the gate. The plump green olives came as advertised and while you wouldn't know it from looking at them, tasted more like smoke than olive - and I was all for it! I'm slowly converting to olives, although it's generally only at nicer restaurants and not the olives that come out of obscenely large buckets/cans that get slopped on mediocre pizzas and salads. The cauliflower souvlaki started off our string of excellent veggie dishes. I wasn't sure what the portioning or presentation would be like for these, but they were all a generous size for two people to share, and while they were plated with consideration, it wasn't so much "haute cuisine" as it was "piles of delicious food with complementary garnishes". I was a bit surprised that the cauliflower was served at room temperature, but the charred cruciferous veg still packed a lot of flavour into each tender-crisp bite. Paired up with pickled dates, yogurt, and fresh dill and mint, the dish hit a lot of notes - savoury, lightly sweet, and tart and bright vegetal freshness. On deck were the fingering potatoes. Loaded up with sauteed onions, scrunchion-esque bits of pork belly, and a blessedly-conservative amount of Dijon, this was a dish that harkens to a lot of continental European dishes. The execution of the relatively simple ingredients is where it stood out though, with firm-but-tender potatoes that had hints of sweetness and umami from their toppings, and the crisp bits of pork belly brought some textural contrast to this comfort food classic. The dishes were coming hard and fast at this point with the broccoli, Brussels sprouts and (cod) Tongue and Cheek showing up in quick succession. Brussels sprouts have become a family sight on contemporary restaurant menus in the past 15-ish years, and the crispy, charred veg got the Boomer parent treatment, although melted Cheez Whiz was replaced by a much more natural Mornay sauce. I'm not jaded enough yet by their ubiquity to bemoan the delicious execution of these sprouts, and the cheesy goodness of the Mornay mellowed out the sharper edges of this infamous vegetable. A surprise hit was the broccoli - with velvety smooth and lightly salty ricotta, fresh micro greens and a not-insubstantial punch of heat from chili crisp, our third cruciferous vegetable of the night took top honours of the three, IMO. The Tongue and Cheek is an amusingly tongue-in-cheek play on words, using two cuts of cod that have become local delicacies. Each was fried in a light and airy batter that was only slightly heavier than a proper tempura, with a perfectly generous amount of salt. The tongues were a bit more toothsome, but still tender, while the cheeks almost melted in your mouth. They're one of the more pricey starters, but absolutely worth it. After this sizeable feast, dessert was not on the table, figuratively or literally. Service was spot-on and friendly, without the almost clinical coldness that can come with the precision that some fine dining places have. Portage is understandably representing St John's on Canada's Top 100 list with its deliberate, but unpretentious menu that will leave you wanting more and loosening your belt at the same time.

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