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    Fish On Fifth

    3.5 (114 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    FISH ON FIFTH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fish and chips

    We ordered fish and chips but swapped out for grilled fish and clam chowder. The fish came out just seen on picture, rather plain, and the chowder was very bland and not even warm. It's rather disappointing to get uninspired food like this after the rave reviews. Nice service but not the foods .

    Paul Y.

    If your looking for fish and chips, this restaurant will probably be your best option. Fish and fresh and potato soup and yam fries is just

    Calamari with green salad
    Stuart C.

    Walked in for the first time and treated with friendly, helpful staff. Very impressed with cleanliness, fast service and the portions are big enough. Not greasy at all, batter was lite and all the beers are local to Vancouver Island. A must when visiting Sidney, BC

    Ken L.

    Lunch stop in Sidney. 4 stars as long as you: -Stick with the fish and chips or the fish burger. Fish has a crispy, crunchy coating and the yam fries are great with the honey mustard(?) dip. Halibut burger had fresh fish and a variety of veggie condiments (lettuce, dill, etc.) that helps maintain a light, healthy taste. -Stay far away from the clam chowder. The bowl I opted for in lieu of the regular fries had a thick Elmer's rubber cement consistency that would probably best described as thick glop with chewy, tasteless clam pieces. I don't understand how Fish on 5th received an award for this slime. So.... everything seems to be a good choice EXCEPT for the chowder. Service was lacking as well. The place, primarily manned by college students, was half empty but yet it took about 25 minutes to get our food. Drinks were never refilled, the server never stopped by and when asked for more sauce, a stank face was what I got. Really?

    Malinee S.

    3.5 stars We got 2 prices of fries cod, fried yam and 1 piece of haddock Togo. I think it would have tastes better if we ate in. We got the food and drove to Sidney ferry terminal which is like less than 5 mins away. Then we ate them maybe less than 10 mins later. They used paper to wrap the food and you could see a lot of oil seeping through the paper. The crust started to soggy. I think the crust from red fish blue fish was thinner. They gave 2 kinds of sauces. both were very good.

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    8 months ago

    Actually, unbelievable the amount of fish I got two pieces of fish for $25 not big fish like a baby carrot size

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    Great food, reasonable prices! Good location! A must try! Friendly staff! Good people who are friendly and kind

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    What a nice find. My friend and I just flew into Vancouver, gotten on the ferry and was driving by…read moreSidney. The sun was just setting, so the view from outside the restaurant was just as nice as inside. Ample parking in the lot or on the street. The staff was friendly and made us feel welcome. I had the strawberry quinoa salad with polenta croutons, while my friend had a open face salmon sandwich. Both did not disappoint and enjoyed our night by the water.

    The views from our patio table were stunning, and the service was attentive and warm. However, the…read morefood was overpriced and mediocre. We each enjoyed a drink and started with appetizers: cauliflower (bbq) and chicken wings. The wine and beer were fine, but the food was blah. We couldn't finish the sad, overcooked, deep fried and breaded cauliflower. Ugh--nothing on the menu described that tortured dish. If one hated cauliflower, this would be the regretful result. The wings faired better but were over produced with sauce and layers of sticky flavor. Too much, darling, too much. Our intent was to order a salad and split a main dish but we changed our minds after the appetizers, which we couldn't finish. Still, sitting in the sun with that view, and the great service was fine. We finished our drinks and made dinner on our boat. We may or may not be back for drinks without food. It's a pretty restaurant with wonderful grounds and staff. The bald eagles soaring overhead were part of the scene, too.

    10 Acres at the Pier - Haddock fish & chips.

    10 Acres at the Pier

    (29 reviews)

    This visit was deeply disappointing and nowhere near the standard this restaurant once maintained…read more I dined here in November 2024 and had an excellent experience, which is why I confidently recommended it for a lunch outing. Based on this most recent visit, that confidence was misplaced. My meal was served on a visibly dirty plate. That is not a minor oversight -- it is a fundamental failure. Cleanliness is the bare minimum in food service, particularly at nearly $30 per entrée. There is no justification for serving food on a dirty dish. I later felt unwell, which only heightened my concern about overall hygiene practices. The food itself did not justify the pricing. The lamb burger was dry and lacked the juiciness one would reasonably expect, even with tzatziki. The fries were low-grade and out of place for a restaurant positioning itself at this price level. Premium pricing demands premium execution. That standard was not met. The revised dining layout also detracts from the experience. The high tables and chairs create an uncomfortable and less welcoming atmosphere. Notably, during our visit, no guests chose to sit at them -- everyone gravitated toward standard seating. That alone speaks volumes. Restoring the previous table configuration would significantly improve comfort and ambiance. The service was equally underwhelming. At this price point, guests should receive attentive, polished, and genuinely welcoming service. Instead, both the waitress and food runners appeared disengaged. When customers are spending this much, attitude and professionalism are not optional -- they are expected. After returning home, I reviewed feedback from the past year and was struck by the consistency of similar complaints. The pattern is clear: standards have declined. This establishment was once very good. It is capable of better. However, until cleanliness, food quality, atmosphere, and service standards are brought back to where they were, it cannot justify its pricing. At this level, "acceptable" is not enough. The standard needs to be significantly higher.

    Great Pizza and reasonably priced! Service was kinda slow for how busy it was but we didn't care…read more Went on a rainy day so patio was closed but would be a really nice spot on a nice day with the view!

    Fish On Fifth - seafood - Updated May 2026

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