Even though I used to live in Vancouver, I never got the chance to visit this amazing part of Richmond. My niece and I parked the car a couple of blocks away and walked down towards the water. This quaint little "village", which is part of Richmond, was absolutely lovely, and when we came across Dave's, we had to go in. The place was busy (always a good sign) and we were seated towards the back of the restaurant where we had the place all to ourselves. Loved the nautical ambiance. Our server, Trixi, couldn't do enough for us, and she answered all our questions about the area and what to eat. We both ordered fish and chips, which came with crispy, sweet coleslaw, very tasty and hearty french fries (almost as good as Quebec's :-)). I had the halibut and my niece had the cod. Both were crispy on the outside and hot and delectable on the inside. Love having both white and malt vinegar on the table with the salt & pepper, just how it should be in Canada. To top it off Trixi suggested trying their "Growers" cider (made in BC) so we both ordered Juicy Bartlett Pear. Soooooo good. I will definitely be back when I return, sooner rather than later. read more

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A spot that feels quintessentially Steveston -- the fish and chips here are a solid lunch on a sunny day by the water! Love the combination of cod and salmon that you can get. Really fast service and such a peaceful atmosphere especially on a weekday. read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Cod and salmon 2 piece meal - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I recently visited this fish and chip restaurant and found the food to be generally okay--simple, familiar, and reasonably prepared. Unfortunately, the overall experience was overshadowed by some concerning practices around cleanliness and food safety. While we were eating, a man began sweeping the floor within about ten feet of our table. At the time, I assumed he was a staff member doing routine cleaning, so I politely asked if he could pause until we finished our meal. His reaction was odd and difficult to understand, and it wasn't until later--when the wait staff told us he was actually the owner--that the situation felt even more surprising. The server added that he was "the boss" and entitled to do what he wanted, which left us feeling dismissed rather than acknowledged. I eat out frequently--several times a week--and I honestly cannot remember a single restaurant in the past twenty years where someone swept the floor right next to us during a meal. Cleanliness is important, but doing it so close to customers who are actively eating is uncomfortable and raises questions about how seriously basic food safety standards are taken. If front‑of‑house hygiene is handled this casually, it's hard not to wonder about the cleanliness of the kitchen and food‑preparation areas. This incident bothered me for two days afterward, and I finally decided to write this review because the experience felt so out of the ordinary. The food itself was fine, but the service and the owner's behavior made the visit less pleasant and left me with lingering concerns about the restaurant's overall standards. read more

The crunchiest fish n chips ever! Our waitress was super nice. The restaurant is clean. Street parking is free for 3hrs (if you can find any) read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

One of the oldest fish and chips places in the area, items come out fresh to order (also a takeout window at the back). Has customer parking, we enjoyed the sit down experience. Adore that they have a kids menu (fish, clam strips, or chicken strips with chips), and even better that they allow subs for the chips (we did a cup of clam chowder, sweet potato fries, and salad... we tempted by the onion rings too!). We also tried their poutine since it was our first Canadian meal and it wouldn't be right without poutine! Service was friendly, also appreciated the option for salmon or cod (cod was more delicious, even though my salmon is healthier self would hesitate to admit) read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

One line review: solid. We were in the mood for fried fish. Lots and lots of fried fish. We decided to head to Dave's, where we had eaten years ago. - We ordered: the First mate's plate and chips X2 - Caesar salad Good portions, well fried, not overdone. Service was friendly. Parking was free on the street around the corner, but they have a small private lot, also free. Bottom line: Good for fish and chips. read more

Serving Richmond since 1978! Awesome classic fish and chips and their other menu items are also great. Service is awesome, and they can fill up fast during peak times. Pricing is fair and portions are decent. Great place if you're a visitor or local, and very dependable quality. read more

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We had the fried clams and also the cod fish. The fried clams as you might be able to tell from the photos were a bit over fried. They were sweet but a bit too chewy. Much better with the lemon The fish was crispy but the cod was again a bit overcooked. The fish was almost rubbery. The tartare sauce was okay Service was really friendly - not fast but really friendly and nice. Would come back to try their other items read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Fried cod and fried clams - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Greeted right away. Seated at lunch at the window. Busy lunch crowd. We split a fish and chips along with a bowl of chowder. Filling and enjoyable. Friendly service. Warm and hearty food. read more

I've been coming here every year for at least 30 years every time I visit Richmond. Good size pieces of clean, tasty battered, crisply fried fish. The fries could be a little hotter and cooked a little longer for my tastes, but I'm Extremely picky about chips. Service was the only miscue; I was never asked how my meal was or if i wanted a drink refill despite other tables receiving that attention. I will continue coming back for a consistently good meal. read more

Went at lunch time on a Friday. The service was relatively quick despite 2 other groups being there. Our waitress offered to take a picture of us without prompting. I love how the place is decorated! Huge fan of the paintings around the restaurant. It does have a bit of Krusty Krab vibes. The orange creamsicle I ordered was good but nothing extraordinary. Clam chowder was super tasty. I've only ever had fish and chips at White Rock before and this is definitely better. I ordered the cod fish and chips. You could totally share the meal between two as the portion is rather large. The batter is light and well seasoned. I appreciate that it is not very greasy and it maintains a good crunch. The fish is nice and flaky on the inside. I thought it was a good batter to fish ratio. The slaw was delicious. If I'm being honest, I'm not the biggest fish and chips fan as I'm quite picky about fried food in general. But if you're in Steveston, it's only right that you get fish and chips and I think I made the right choice eating here. Would recommend! read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - fish and chips, and fish burger - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Awesome shrimp and chips. The customer service was phenomenal. Location is also a plus as it is close to the marina.

A great spot for some fresh fish & chips in Richmond around Stevenson Fisherman's Wharf. Been here a few times and the food and service never disappoints. When you come here, definitely get the cod or salmon fish & chips! read more

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Service was slow, fish was dry and overcooked..was only one server but it wasn't crowded at this time of day

It was a sunny spring day and we wanted to find a nice a lot to sit outside and have some great fish and chips. Initially we were going to the old reliable, Pajo's but couldn't find parking anywhere close by, and happened across Dave's. The line up only took about 15 mins to get through. They allow one person to go inside and order. The prices are very reasonable and they have several choices, besides fish and chips, such as chicken strips, burgers, oysters, prawns and scallops. There are several tables to the left of the restaurant outside, but of course those are busy, so you'll want to keep an eye out to nab one when you can. We got the fish basket, which includes two pieces of fish (you can choose cod, salmon or halibut with different price ranges) 2 fried prawns, 2 fried oysters and 2 fried scallops. It also comes with fries, tartar sauce and red seafood sauce. It came hot and crispy, not soggy at all. The batter is really tasty and the fish was fresh and moist, not too oily. I loved the scallop as well, it tasted so good, fresh, and you could really taste the scallop. The oyster and prawn were also really good and fried perfectly. The fries were ok.....a little dry but using up the provided malt vinegar helped! We will definitely come back when we are having a fish and chip craving! read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Fish and chip basket - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Great service and delicious halibut and chips! Lived in Vancouver for 37 years and have never been here! Will be back for sure! read more

We've had food from here several times so it can't be that bad but whoever ran the store on the weekend of Canada Day 2023 need to plan better. Out of product, over cooked and tasteless chips, scraps of fish (over cooked despite waiting an hour for it (40 mins agreed and 20mins over that). Very disappointing and you'll need to do much better to survive. It'll be a while until we come back. read more

I'm assuming the restaurant is just as bad as the take out since it's the same restaurant. Even though I asked if there was peanut oil used, I still had an allergic reaction to the fried foods. When my family asked the person at the front just shrugged their shoulders. Thankfully I know the taste and had my medical bag. But good news if you DONT have a peanut allergy, great value for what you get, big portions, and outdoors was a good ambiance. My dad said the food was delicious. read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Logo and funny motto - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Came to try the fish and chips as that's the thing to do if you're in Steveston right!? Overall-decent fish and chips, tartare sauce was great. I wouldn't say it was the best fish and chips I've ever had, but it was definitely good and I'd visit again. They have a order window and optional seating. Orders were a bit slow to come out during busier times as they also do take out orders over the phone -but that's expected. read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Good place for fish and chips when you want to sit down and enjoy the food. There are other places but if the weather isn't nice, you wouldn't want to be eating outside. We had ordered soup and a 2 piece fish combo. The fish was good and flaky, the batter was done well. The place is clean and the staff were quick and courteous. read more

my friends and I ordered one piece fish and chips (4 of us total) - we waited 45 minutes for order to come. I ordered tea and the only tea they had chamomile. Really! The fish I got was two tiny pieces and my friends fish were similar and onion rings I'm sure came out of a freezer bag. Also, they didn't take names when you came in and a lot of us were waiting. We live in Steveston and used to come here all the time. No more. What happened? read more

Just wanted to do an update here. Steveston is a place know for its Fish and Chips. With so many places to go to and try fish and chips. How do you decide which place to go? Sure theres Pajo's but when it's rainy and cold you probably don't want to dine outdoor. There are some places in the wharf that you could go. But when the girls want to get a quick lunch and some decent pieces of COD or halibut or salmon. We often go here. Usually when we have a craving for something fried. Service has always been good. Once in awhile we'll see a salty old dog sitting at a table keeping to himself.. a real seafaring man that would suit a corn pipe and an anchor tattoo on his biceps. That's when you know you're in a fishing village. read more

We have been twice now and really enjoyed our meal. My wife and I split the 2 piece cod and chips and really enjoyed it. We aren't 140 years old, so we don't normally split our meals, but we found the portions sizes here to be perfect to split and share. Crispy fresh fish, fresh cut chips, great service, crunchy and perfectly cooked batter that is not overly oily. Great place. read more

The prices were very reasonable for Steveston area. The restaurant filled up rather quickly for a cold Wednesday afternoon in March. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh tasting. The portions were of average size. The Tiger prawns were the best part of the Meal. I ordered the first mates platter with a bowl of clam chowder instead of fries. Today they were out of halibut so I got the salmon. The salmon was a good choice. The clam chowder was a tad on the salty side for my liking so next time I'll try the fresh cut fries & halibut. I recommend to try this place when your in Steveston. read more

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Recommended by a few colleagues. Steveston has a bit of street parking but Dave's has its own out back. The calamari appetizer ($7.95) was a fairly small portion size. It was tasty, wonderfully seasoned and the calamari itself was average. Nothing to rave about. The real winner was the fish and chips. Had the 2 cod pc and chips ($18.95). HUGE pieces of cod which flaked perfectly and did not separate easily from the batter. Batter was golden, crispy and tasty. Really enjoyed their tartar sauce as well which had a bit of a tang to it. Fries look pale and soggy but were not bad, somehow still had a bit of a crunch to them. Would come back for the fish! read more

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I think we must have a new owner here. My wife had two pieces of cod one was firm one was overcooked been to this restaurant, so many times little things seem so have changed . Service was just ok. Seemed very surprised we asked for ice water. My chair was 1 inch shorter on one leg kept rocking back-and-forth saw another customer with the same problem I went and got him a new chair. Next time I'll just try a different fish and chip place in Steveston read more

Good place to eat when you're wandering around in the area. The staff were extremely friendly. The fish and chips tasted great, everything was very fresh. The calamari was alright since I prefer the ones made by other restaurants. Definitely recommend sharing since the portions don't look that big but they are quite filling. read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Calamari with fries and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Consistent food. Good price. Nice staff. And clean surroundings. I recommend it. Doing one of these reviews is ridiculous. They want too many words. read more

First visit to Dave's from a recommendation, being the oldest fish n chips in Steveston. The interior is very casual. The dining room was larger and had more tables than I expected which was nice. The server was eager and helpful. I did find the portions a tad smaller than expected. The portioning of chips was not very consistent as my husband's order had significantly less chips, to his disappointment. Tasty meal though! read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Cod fish n chips - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Great Fish & Chips! Beautiful battered Cod- my favorite! The fries were fresh and hot, great tartar sauce and fresh coleslaw. The server was very pleasant and the food came out quickly. We have been here many times over the years, and will continue to come back. Way to go, Dave's- you're the best! read more

Did anyone say AYCE Fish & Chips? Yes, Dave's offering AYCE Fish & Chips for $10.95 (Cod) and $12.95 (Salmon). No children's price. And they only have AYCE from Monday to Thursday (or Friday?) from 11a - 7p. I had 4 pieces of Cod and they were a little dry and overcooked. The Salmon was a little bit dry and overcooked as well. Not too fond of the thick batter either especially when the batter is darker than what it's supposed to be. I used to come here for good fish & chips but it seems like the quality isn't as good as before. For a few more loons, I could've gone down by the water and had a few good pieces. No thumbs up from little Ashley on this.... And my 4 year old loves her fish and chips. read more

My British parents have been going to Dave's Fish and Chips probably since they opened. This last time that they went is now the last time they will ever go. The food was disgusting and they feel completely ripped off. The fries were soggy, the fish was overcooked, and the batter was greasy. It appears the new management has no idea what British fish and chips are like. What a shame. My mom is 76 and this restaurant was her treat she would look forward to. read more

We have always loved Dave's. Even today, the fish was very good. The fries were cold but they brought us new ones. The problem I have now is this restaurant has become really dirty. I am not sure what has happened but I doubt I will be back because of the lack of cleanliness. Truthfully, get a cleaner in. Repaint the walls. The food is too good to have such a dirty place. I would not take guests there. Sorry for the bad review, I usually write good ones. read more

Shrinkflation has hit hard. The batter on the fish for their fish and chips probably remains the best in Steveston. The serving size of the the last time I went was 20-25 % of what it was 4 years ago. Just not worth it anymore!!!! read more

Cod for Su and chips. Cod is fresh Dave gives you thick cut of fish The shell is crispy and not oily. The sauce was just ok. read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This used to be our go to fish n chips. however, when they had an ownership change and fired their over 20 year employee for taking sick time. Everything has gone downhill. I have never seen a tinier piece of fish on a plate. It was the size of two french fries. the service is so slow they're not taking names at the front door so they have no idea who's next. We sat for over an hour waiting 45 minutes to get fish and chips is ridiculous. Ordered onion rings, and they tasted like they came out of a bag out of the freezer not homemade at all, very bland. The tartar sauce tasted like it came out of a package as well. I think instead of using fresh fish they are now using frozen pieces from the freezer. Very disappointing on top of that we asked for a split bill and he looked so confused and refused to do it. There are no options for tea and ran out of most beer on the menu. it's really too bad. The old owner who has passed away named Dave really had a fantastic product and a great place. The new owners have a lot to learn. read more

They have gluten free options, but it is not safe for those with celiac disease. My son was horribly glutened, after many assurances from the server about a dedicated gluten free fryer and the safety of the gluten free food. read more

I had the one piece fish and chips with halibut. I thought the food was good! You get large portions and it's reasonably priced. Nothing to complain about. read more

Dave's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

They are an exemplar of the level of cleanliness/service, especially during a pandemic: - The tables AND seats were cleaned very thoroughly after each group left. This has been the ONLY dine-in restaurant where I have seen the chairs cleaned so far. Just think we pull the chairs out with our hands. - Good distancing between the tables; - Went on a waitlist and was sent SMS when our table was ready; The food itself was value for money - could definitely taste the freshness of the seafood in the clam chowder. Halibut was nicely cooked/flake. To the owners/servers - keep up the great work! read more

I dined in with my 4yr old son for lunch mid week. We ordered a one piece halibut and chips and an order of onion rings. Fantastic fish and chips! The fish wasn't overly battered and cooked perfectly. The chips were crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside and the onion rings were light and crispy. The service was great, we were the second or third table to sit down as we showed up just after they opened. Before we got our food the place was almost full. The young lady manning the front handled everyone with style and grace and the kitchen staff were even out delivering food and helping with orders. 10/10 would recommend you go and try it out for yourself. read more