We ordered two orders of Halibut and chips. The fish was small. Upon cutting into it, we noticed it was really, really stringy with a weird, rubbery texture and it was extremely dense. After trying it, it tasted fine, but it was so rubbery and hard to eat - you had to chew on it forever. This fish was obviously extremely overcooked or hadn't been stored properly. My husbands meal was exactly the same. It was all I could do to get that fish into me. We won't be back. A waste of money. read more

I really wanted to enjoy lunch with the kids. Fish and Chips are a rare treat. We were greeted by Ben who was busy, but helpful and I think newish to the restaurant. There were a few people making some noise but the place was somewhat subdued. The restaurant really should be called 'The Bare Minimum'. Beer options lacked craft options. The kids Fish and Chips clearly lacked fresh fish and the fries were not only frozen but embarrassing the lowest or second lowest grade of frozen fries. A 'famous' Fish and Chip restaurant should have fresh fries. The wings were overpriced. The hot sauce was Franks. They were over cooked. I could even order a double or a half order on top of what seemed to be a disappointment waiting to happen. The menus were all crinkled and the o unfortunate lack of appetizers was evident. No chocolate milk for the kids. The taste was disappointing at best. If I was the owner, I'd be legitimately concerned about the obvious corners he is cutting. We are to fill our stomachs and not for the love of food. I get it's an attempt at a bar scene as well as Fish and Chip joint. Details and quality matters. I hope the owner puts some genuine love into this place, because it's not gonna last like this. read more

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We ordered chicken and chips. It smelt more like fish and chips went to bight into one of the chicken sticks. It was so rubbery and hard and gray looking and saturated with oil disgusting ....same with the french fries disgusting...... will not be returning read more

Great pub just steps from the beach. We went on a Monday afternoon when all other places in the area were closed, so we were able to get seated right away. Our server was also very attentive and friendly. We went here because we were craving Fish & Chips and unfortunately, they were sold out of halibut which is my personal go-to. But not to worry, I opted for haddock instead. Crab Cakes - Absolutely delicious with a nice slight tang. They also use fresh crab meat. I had friends who were in the area a week after and I had recommended this place. They too loved the crab cakes. 5/5. Chicken Wings - My friend ordered the Buffalo Butter sauce which was so so good. Very different from your usual sauces. Wings were also perfectly fried. 5/5. Fish & Chips - They were sold out of halibut so we opted for haddock. It was a generous portion and the batter to fish ratio wasn't bad at all. Although their chips/fries were good (they were like Costco fries), to me it didn't mesh as well as it would've if they had fresh cut fries. That's honestly a pretty big miss for me. 4/5. I'd still recommend this place to anyone in the area. It may very well be a stop whenever in the area. Hopefully by my next visit, they'll have fresh cut fries. read more

Duffy's Famous Fish & Chips - (top to bottom) Buffalo Butter wings, fries, haddock filet (yes that's 1 cut in half). - Fish & Chips Near Me - Southampton, Ontario

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Saw a billboard out front for a Tuesday wing special. Came inside to a restaurant as hot as a sauna. Sweltering and stinky. We sat down tentatively..... A sweaty, red, visibly overworked woman at front of house. A single kitchen worker in the back. Every single table was occupied with customers. Looks like quite a busy spot. Yet only two workers in the whole joint. Our party waited around for several minutes with no acknowledgement. Managed to make eye contact with the waitress as we cut our losses and decided to leave-- who quickly diverted her gaze. We bounced and went to the Walker House. Hah. Whoever owns this place needs to hire more people and clean the place up. Pretty grungy. Stinky and greasy. Weird vibes. Sorry-- a hard pass. read more

I was little nervous based on recent reviews, but happy say the food was good. I had haddock and it was tasty. Others in my group had things from fish sandwiches to pasta and all enjoyed their food (even my picky eater). Server was pleasant and all staff was attentive to questions. The food was delivered in a reasonable time and hot and fresh. read more

I am afraid that the experience we had at Duffys was disappointing in several ways. In regards to ambiance, well, having to swat a never ending onslaught of flies was not pleasant at all. This was due to the main entrance door being propped open due to the heat which was also present inside due to a lack of air conditioning. The wait staff were polite but inexperienced. We had to ask for all the basics, including cutlery after we had been served. The haddock and chips were underwhelming. The "haddock" was cased in a mushy, doughy batter and the fries were previously frozen and limp. As for the price , it was high for the overall quality of food and service. I have been there in past years and the food was good, as was.the service. We won't be back. read more

A friend and I went for lunch at Duffys yesterday (15 April 2025). I ordered wings and fries and my friend ordered a quesadilla. The waiter was pleasant. He brought the fries and we shared them. He brought the quesadilla and the wings. I picked up a wing and it was cold to the touch. I told him they were cold. He said he would get me other wings. My friend tried her quesadilla and it burned her mouth from the spices that were on it. She was unable to eat it and her mouth burned uncomfortably for a long while. My wings arrived and they were hot but looked like the same wings and were now over done. I cut into one and it was rock hard and where I cut it I found a white hair. That was the end of that lunch. He said no,no,no they were fresh wings and the chef wears a hair net. No no no they weren't and no no no he didn't. He charged me $29.00 for the wings, fries and a tea. My friend also had to pay for her overly spiced quesadilla. It was a very disappointing experience. That is the last time we will be going to Duffys. read more

Had to have fish & chips. We just had to. The fries were worth eating without additional seasoning. While not fresh, they complimented the halibut nicely. The seasoning held whatever condiment I chose for them (and arrived before the meal, in a basket; very comprehensive & convenient.) The fish was fresh out of the fryer, and perfectly cooked. We were offered an additional filet, and as good as it was, I was full! The waitress was attentive, and made sure we were happy with our food. The place was everything we were looking for. The Maple Leafs game was on, and they were starting a Disco Karaoke party. While not my thing, my wife wanted to stay. The Next Day: Last night's dinner was soooo good, we went back for another dinner. Tonight, I was gonna have the lamb chops, or maybe the steak... We got there, and the special was Halibut, shrimp, scallops & calamari. I was genuinely torn. I had the fish, last night, but that sounded SOOO good! My solution? I ordered a steak, rare, to be warmed on the grill, as a 2:00 am snack. I had the seafood, for now. The waitress also mentioned the chef's dessert creation, of an apple crumble, a la mode. I wish I could eat more. I also wish we were stayin' longer, too. Duffy's is great. The staff is friendly and cheerful. We will be back, at our next opportunity. read more

We were looking for a seafood place while vacationing in Bruce national park and found Duffy's We ordered the shrimp cocktail and it was ok. The cocktail sauce tasted like it was store bought. Also we had the fish and chips. I ordered cod with garlic mash. The garlic mash was awesome but the fish had too much breading and the tartar sauce also tasted like it was store bought. It pretty much tasted like mayonnaise. My friend had a baked potato and halibut. Her baked potato was good but the halibut had too much breading. Both of our fish wasn't seasoned. Both plates came with coleslaw that was not significant. Food aside the place has friendly service. Brian was super nice. Overall, I think it's too pricey for the quality of food. read more

Some of the freshest fish and chips I have ever had, fell in love with the service, and the food. I'm very much looking forward to my next meal at Duffy's read more

Duffy's Famous Fish & Chips - Look at this magical pint of Guinness - Fish & Chips Near Me - Southampton, Ontario

We ordered from this place because the line at the Wilson House was too long. I've stewed about this for days now, but my blood pressure rises every time I think about it, so I have to say something. Now, it has always been my policy to never order things like Thai food from a road house or the curry from a chain pub. The same would apply to a place with 'famous fish and chips', but we had three non-fish eaters, and thus we found ourselves ordering radically different food than one finds in a fish shop. We ordered two apps, a beef dip and the fish special. It came to $90, no drinks. Fair warning: the food was utterly inedible. All of it. The $23 fish special was a four-inch square of plain whitefish that was barely warm, let alone 'pan-seared'. The 'beef' dip bun crumbled and fell apart, dropping the 'beef' that had obviously just been squeezed out of a bag. The au jus was simply liquid brown salt. The chicken fingers app were dry and crusty, and the quesadilla was stuck to the container and burnt on the top. The most surprisingly inedible item were the chips. They were raw. Not undercooked, but raw. For the love of Neptune, it's the second item on the sign! Potatoes are actually toxic if undercooked or raw. Needless to say, all of it went in the bin. I essentially took a $100 bill and burned it, which is more than the cook did to those fries. I didn't even put it in my compost bin. It's not hyperbole to say this was top 3 worst meals I have ever eaten, or more accurately, not eaten. I know it's hard to get good restaurant help now, but this is inexcusable. If I could give less, I would. Appalling food, unconscionable prices. Shame on you, Duffy. read more

Super good & the people are wonderful! Only issue is that the service can be slow during peak season, but that's normal with any restaurant in the area. read more

Awesome fresh fish and chips.. For me one of the best.. And you should try there Banana fritters for desert.. Yummy.. read more

Duffy's Famous Fish & Chips - Awesome food and atmosphere.. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Southampton, Ontario

The restaurant had our food ready on time (only a 30 minute wait at peak dinner hour) but the food wasn't great. The french fries were soft and the tartar sauce seemed like mayo. My girlfriend got their chicken fettuccine and the noodles were underdone and the side that was supposed to come with it was missing. The noodles are understandable because it isnt a place for italian cuisine, but overall would not recommend to anyone. read more

If doing take away, expect to wait double the time they tell you (I was told to come back in 20 minutes; it took 40). The food was tasty (excellent fries, moist fish with the right amount of batter, but they totally skimped on the coleslaw). The tartar sauce needs improvement. I found it very pricey for the amount that you get. read more

Other then it needs redecorating big time lol ... Good fish in Chips in Southampton :)

Two piece cod and fries are perfect every time. This is by far my favourite fish and chip restaurant in all of Ontario.

Great fish and chips. Halibut was super soft and had an amazingly crunchy shell. Definitely recommend the white fish as well. Great service and the decor. Would come back again read more

We really liked the place and the fish and chips. They were actually very good, not to greasy and I would say it will be hard to eat fish and chips in other places cause they will not live up to the expectations that were set by this place. We also got shrimp skewers and crab cakes and again liked them. We had baked potato so can't comment on fries. I want to give the place 4.5 and not 4 unfortunately there is no option for that. The only reason why not 5 is the salad which was just cut up leaves and was not mixed and did not come together for us. Again we are lucky foodies. Last comment service was quick. Definitely will come back. read more

The cod and chips was excellent right down to even the gravy the waiter was a little slow getting to us but he was by himself and he was working his ass off so that's ok I would for sure go back for the cod and chips in fact if I want or even feel like fish and chip I would drive the 2-1/2 hours to eat it again the kids even loved it read more

Absolutely terrible service. Not one employee was able to come see us to take an order for drinks/food. It was Open Mic night, the staff were more concerned about listening to music than doing their jobs. Can't give this place anything more than a zero rating. Utter and complete failure. Locals must keep this place alive in the off season. Never coming here again. Rather go to the Walker House. read more

We have been regulars there for a number of years. The food is normally good - never outstanding but reliably good. The decrease in quality of service , however, is totally disheartening to the point we will never bother driving from Sauble Beach again. Last Saturday night we decided to drop in for dinner - the place was not full. They were so short staffed that we sat at our table for over 20 minutes without even being approached for even a drink order, The same lady ( only 1 of 2 that appeared to be working tables) apologized over 10 times saying she should be right with us - and then she would just disappear. After 25 minutes we left - never being asked what we wanted. What a waste of time - imagine how bad the service will be in high season when it does get busy. Save your frustration - find another restaurant - there are far better ones in the area. This is just NOT worth the effort any more I am afraid to say. read more

Always pleasant service and quick too. The Shepard Pie is outstanding and the fish is fantastic. Ashley was the perfect host and always attentive. Only in this area once a year but will make this a regular stop. read more

Excellent food and fast service at a reasonable price. We had the fish and chips and a large salad. The rhubarb and blueberry crumble with ice cream is to die for. read more

We came into Duffy's late on Saturday of the long weekend. We had a fantastic meal of homemade crabcakes, Ribs and halibut. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The staff was attentive and suggested we stay for the Dj that was starting to spin retro tunes. We had a great experience all around, dancing once we digested!! A great start to the season!!! We'll be back for dinners and entertainment throughout the summer, we are also looking forward to the "Duffy's late nights", fun stuff;) read more