We went on Good Friday to Duckworth's Fish & Chips They are located in the Cliffside village in Scarborough on Kingston Rd They have been a longtime spot for fish and chips in the city Crazy story but my mom went to school with the owner's daughter The spot has a traditional feel to it....like an old school diner vibe There is limited seating inside We went on probably the most craziest and busiest day for fish and chips The lineup inside was long but they tended to everyone They only were serving halibut that day The wait was worth it The halibut was so crispy and the fish was tender Was such a good meal Would definitely come again for a bite to eat read more

Duckworth's Fish & Chips - Sign from outside - Fish & Chips Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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We went Good Friday to Duckworth's Fish and Chips They are staple for fish and chips in the city They have been around for years You can feel the classic nostalgic fish and chip vibe in the restaurant So much so my mother-in-law used to go to school with the owner's daughter and this was back in the 60's They are known for their halibut and chips and have a variety of other fav fish and chip dishes on the menu There is a small area where you can sit down and eat Because this was Good Friday they were only serving halibut and chips that day and whoa.... All I can say is the lineup that was there to get orders for fish and chips was crazy It was a bit of a wait The wait was worthwhile The halibut was tender The batter crispy Chips were not as crispy but I can live with it Great spot for fish and chips and highly recommend them for a Friday fish meal read more

Duckworth's Fish & Chips - Halibut and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

What a pleasant/efficient customer service! It's been a while since I read a positive reviews by my trusted food columnist. Now It's on my new commute route, and here I finally was! I ordered (takeout): Halibut and chips Haddock (fish only) Poutine Large coleslaw We loved everything, especially haddock. Haddock was thick and juicier than Halibut (and less expensive than Halibut:) Fries had hearty potato flavor. Poutine gravy's consistency and the taste was perfect - not overpowering the natural flavor of the fries. Cheese was stretchy, may be not best kind of cheese for poutine but harmonised well with fries and gravy. And we loved the coleslaw - so well balanced - mildly tangy, creamy dressing, with crispy texture. Service was friendly, efficient and quick. It was around 5, people were in and out to grab their dinner. Reasonable price. Plesant experience, perfect for take out after a busy day and/or week. Will come back again! read more

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Food is excellent although I think the portion of chips should be a little larger. Service is excellent, very prompt and friendly both for inside and Take-Out. Over all ambiance ...EXCELLENT. I have been going to Duckworth's for a number of years. They don't disappoint. read more

Food portion. For $17.40 a thinly cut piece of halibut with a very thick crust of batter and fries. It's not worth it. Also, come on, you can serve home made tartar sauce. They give you this little packets of supposedly tartar sauce, which tastes more like mayonnaise. I have been to Len Duckworth's Fish and Chips, which is related to this business, but at Len's the portions are good and the batter is thinly put on the fish. I am supposed to be paying for the fish not for huge amounts of batter. Duckworth's Fish and Chips is the stingy and cheap version of Len Duckworth's Fish and Chips. I will never come back to Duckworth's Fish and Chips. It's not worth it, CHEAP!! read more

Best fish and chips in Scarborough. The meal can't be complete without their fresh bread. Love this little gem! read more

Came here for their halibut and chips. A little bit pricey for about $14, but the portion is big. The restaurant has been here since the late 1950s, and has that sort of old-fashioned feel. The fish was very crispy and well battered on the outside, but a little chewier and not as flaky as I expected (maybe that's just the nature of halibut.. i don't know). The fries are average, and sort of reminds me of the ones they have at swiss chalet (not particular crispy and lightly fried). The tartar sauce they include with the takeout is sort of sweet and very generic tasting, and I think having higher quality tartar sauce would enhance the fish a lot. Nevertheless, I will definitely still come here again when I'm in the area! read more

Duckworth's Fish & Chips - a fish and chips box - Fish & Chips Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

For the over 12 years my family has lived here, ducksworth has always been a solid fish and chips place. It's got such an old school vibe that just lets you know, we've been doing this for awhile trust us. It's not cheap, but it IS worth the price read more

Definitely order the halibut, it's tender, moist and delicious. I watched the cook dip the fish filets in batter and drop them directly into the deep fryer so your order comes out piping hot. The batter is light and crispy like Tempura but very oily. The fries are nothing special. Not a place to sit down and enjoy your food, customer service is blasé. read more

Duckworth's Fish & Chips - If you take it to go, they wrap up your order in paper. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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Great halibut and chips. The chips were nicely fried, had a nice texture. The fish was battered just right, and the fry it fresh to order. Wife and I enjoyed it very much and will definitely go back for more. read more

This place is a wonderful place to come with friends. Upon entering the restaurant, the place looked very clean and the staff was very kind when greeting us. We managed to find a table very quickly with not a single line-up. The prices were quite modest at an average $15.00 or less. The presentation was decent but I felt as if there was way too much fries with my Haddock and Chips. Overall it was a fun experience to enjoy read more

Duckworth's Fish & Chips - a plate of fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

The best fish and chips that I've ever had in the area. Halibut is my new favorite fish. Big portions, absolutely fresh, and the perfect ratio of batter and fish. Chips are thick could have more variety of the cut of fries. Atmosphere is fast causal. The next time I'm in town this is a must have read more

Duckworth's Fish & Chips - two plates of fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

THE BEST fish and chips in Toronto! Authentic English and delicious plus nice friendly staff! Yummmmm read more

I never learn, I went back. This place is a hell-hole. The staff, in particular the white haired lady that clearly has been working here too long was very rude to me. I eventually told her to shut up, that I wasn't talking to her. Then she rolled her eyes at me, I warned her at that point she was pushing it. I was there at lunch time and the place was empty, clearly because of this antique fixture of an old hag. There is another one on Danforth, called Len Duckworth's Fish and Chips, by far nicer people and the right personality. Don't go to the one on Kingstone road. They are not a franchise, they only share a name, the one on Danforth should disassociate itself from this one. read more

Duckworth's has always been a staple of the Fish & Chip restaurants in Scarborough, and having had it delivered after many, many years of not experiencing it, I am pleased to say that it was just as good as it used to be. Ordered 2 of the Halibut and chip dinners, and yes, they are pricey to some, but halibut is a more expensive fish, and have to say that Duckworth's did not disappoint. It was so delicious, and fresh and still even hot. Seeing the food boxes wrapped in the newsprint took me back to my childhood from eating there previously. It's great that people who don't drive, can now get it delivered. Due to the prices, and want for fish, it won't be a regular thing, but I'm happy that it now is an option and just as enjoyable as it always was. Bon Appetite Fish & Chip fans. You HAVE to experience Duckworth's. read more

3.5 STARS VIBE - haven't been in; I've had delivery at home so the vibe is great! My parents get their Fish and chips all of the time. I'm happy to oblige. I EAT Halibut and chips of course! It's the perfect amount of greasy and not over battered like Off the Hook. Generous portion of fries. Very old time fish and chips. Lovely! OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK No duck, but great halibut. Win! read more

I LOVE this place. The storefront and the decor is really old school but the food is amazing. The batter to fish ratio is perfect and they're fried to order so it's fresh and crispy every time. My favorite has got to be their chips. Good chips are hard to come by. Most places just pass out fries but the two are not the same. These chips are thick, soft, and soaks up vinegar perfectly. I can live on those chips alone. You can pay a tiny bit extra to dine-in and grab the little seats by the window to really get that diner feel. read more

Worst service ever. I come here for my first time not knowing it's both take out and sit down as the moment I walked in there appeared to be a lineup to a cashier similar to a cafeteria setup. Wanting to grab a quick bite, I ask for it to go with the intentions of eating some there and bringing the rest home. The moment I sit down, I get attitude and stares from the guy working cash and a waitress about how I should have sat down and ordered and then let them know that I would be taking food away after. Clearly I was not a regular...maybe they thought I was trying to avoid tipping them? Either way no excuse for such tasteless behaviour, and no, it was not worth 14$ either. read more

Haddock & chips, $9+. Haddock alone, $7. Fish were fresh and wholesome. Chips were old-school. Customer service, genuinely good. Expensive (5" long fish) but truly satisfying. Not oily. read more

Good fish and chips - but not amazing. A bit pricey for what you get. The atmosphere leaves much to be desired -- to be honest the decor and interior vibe almost scared us away, but we had heard good things and decided to stay. Seems like you're walking into a time warp. This place also doesn't have clam chowder which was totally disappointing. Not a bad place but really wouldn't make it a point to visit again.. read more

Tried this place last night and was not impressed. Over 14.00 for Halibut and Chips another 1.80 for a coke. Way over priced. Fish ..it was very greasy and batter mushy Fries were meh! Oh well live and learn I just happened to be in the area. Wont repeat. read more

Family staple in our house. Been going since I was a child and we still male the drive in from Whitby for Fish and Chips. Never had a bad meal there . read more

Cosy little diner on Kingston Road. I've been told that they have the best fish n' chips - bar none. Well, I am happy to report that friend was right! Had the halibut and chips. Mmmm. Good. Not greasy like a lot of places I've been to... read more

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Great fish and chips, coleslaw and crusty bread. Clean as a whistle, friendly staff and what seems like instantaneous service. We're long time regulars. read more

Been visiting Duckworth's since I was a child (way too long ago). My family would make our monthly pilgrimage from Hamilton to Duckworth's on Kingston Road. Afterward we would visit with my Dad's sister who lived in the area. Now I live in Scarborough and visit at least once a month. Same excellent quality of fish and chips. So nice to have a place with the high standards last for so long. read more

A scarborough institution. By far the best fish and chip place in the city. Get the bread. A family business. Price is unbelievable. At the end of the day, if there's any bread left, they sell the loafs for a really good price. Go there now. read more

Its Duckworths....they could never give you enough of that crazy delicious halibut.....I leave there full, wanting more...very deliciously odd experience. They work at making sure everything is spot on....did I mention the incredible fish that you cant get enough of??? read more

Almost always great halibut & chips. Have had a couple of oily experiences but they're rare (have been coming here for about 25 years). All the staff are great. You'll have your food hot on the table within minutes. The bread is delicious (from the bakery in the strip mall on the NW corner of Danforth Rd and Birchmount Rd--cash/debit only). Can't comment on other items as we've always stuck with the halibut and chips. Everything is very clean, including the bathrooms. read more

Pretty pricey but so worth it. The best fish and chips in the GTA bar none. My family and I have been going here since the 80's. Fresh food. Good quantity and great service. I hope it stays open for a very long time. read more

Great fish and chips and fast service, never have a problem with the quality or freshness. Awesome spot for lunch or dinner.

Best fish and chips place in tow! A family favourite since the 70's when my dad was young (I think it actually opened the day he was born!) Amazingly crisp fish, succulent fries and amazing coleslaw. Great family atmosphere and the staff are friendly. The aroma angers with you for days and you can guarantee a satisfied feeling. Wish it was bigger though, and good Friday lines are huge. read more

I used to eat here when I was a child with my family. It was a very special treat to eat here and we loved it. The food was really great. Fast forward 30 years and I happened to be in the old neighbourhood when I saw the restaurant. Decided to go in and had Halibut & Chips with coleslaw a pop and bread. The food was even better than I remembered! Comparing this meal to others I have had at other restaurants made me realize that I have been living (or eating) in a bad dream and have been missing out on the best Fish and Chips around. So happy and proud they are still part of the community. Yea Duckworth's! read more

Hi all! I recommend this place because we really enjoyed the Halibut and Chips. FINALLY we got to go since the place has been around for years and we heard good things! The place is not fancy but the service and food is very good. Depending on where you live, I might recommended Fish Joy slightly more because they were a little lighter and less greasy (of course all fish and chips are greasy!). If you are closer to Kingston go to Duckworth. If you are closer to Brimley, go to Fish Joy. Duckworth has places to sit to eat but it is practical rather than fancy. That's not a problem since the staff are friendly. read more

Went in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon while in Toronto for the day. Ordered the Halibut and Chips. The fish was excellent. Very moist and flavorful. The fries looked like they were fresh cut and were very good. A decent amount of food for around $12. Overall a great meal. read more

Greasy as fuck!! It's soaked in grease and soggy! My husband loves it I on the other hand will not be getting anything else from here

Wish they would figure out the plumbing problems in the mens washroom entire restaurant smells like dirty mop water and pee. The amount of business they generate shame on Duckworths for allowing this problem to persist. I've always enjoyed the food. However, really turned off... read more

This no-nonsense English-style fish & chip restaurant is family-owned has been in business since 1956. The staff is very friendly and portions of food are perfect. My family has been going here since the late 70's. Always enjoyable. Just try it for the halibut!!! read more

Awesome fish and chips the halibut is great the coleslaw is awesome and the bread is very very fresh. Great place.

Thin batter and plenty fish, unlike a lot of places which skimp on the fish and cover it up with batter. Quality is top rate, and they have unique extra huge steak chips:) read more

Halibut and chips is the way to go. It's a little pricier than the other fish on the menu but it's well worth it. It's crispy without being oily on the outside and tastes delicious. read more