Been here before. Came back again but the prices have increased and I would say that the portion size of the fish and chips has gone down. It's good food but I would say it's a bit pricey for what you're getting read more

Got a chance to visit this place. Pretty casual environment and REALLY good food! The fishhook chowder tastes good while the breads are amazing! Definite ask for the bread when ordering chowder! The seafood is huge and well prepared, very satisfying read more

Fishhook - Daily catch with bean rice and fishhook chowder - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Worst service I had in the few weeks I was in Victoria. Food was merely OK, too much sauce, too small, and overcooked. Server was the worst part. They ask you to tip before even sitting. Many good reviews tricked me here, I think it's a place to avoid at all costs... read more

A wonderful small casual eatery and always busy! They believe in getting local and sustainably harvested ingredients for their dishes. The Daily Khatch is whatever freshly catch they can get for the day and serve with a kick using Indian spices. Fishhook chowder, daily khatch, pondicherry fish curry n rice, deviled egg, tuna melt - ALL GOOD! read more

This is my favourite restaurant in Victoria! Everyone I took with me raves about the food too!! Definitely try their salmon biryani and fishhook stew. It's a small restaurant, so best to avoid rush hours. read more

Fishhook - Salmon biryani - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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One of my favourite restaurants in Victoria. It's a French/Indian/West Coast fusion that serves up sustainable and local seafood. The Belly sandwich is a well priced delicious salmon sandwich, usually my go to. You get a large sized piece of salmon for the price. The Fish and Frites is fantastic and has large portions, the chowder is delicious and the Red Shred with salmon bacon is a great salad. I find the prices very reasonable for the quality (wild salmon!) and portion size. It's a popular local spot at lunch so it can be busy and the restaurant is small. In the summer they have a really nice courtyard in Fort St. Commons that is open. It's not open in the winter. There are lots of wasps in the courtyard though and wasps love salmon. They are really aware and thoughtful about gluten and dairy allergies. Their gluten free bread is some of the best I've had in Victoria. It goes very well with the chowder and Belly sandwich. They are celiac friendly as well. Most of their cream sauces are coconut based. If you have a dairy allergy you will love how they cook here. read more

We had FABULOUS bouillabaisse at Fishhook!! Its broth was so full, so flavourful, so rich yet light and delicate and just enough sweetness from fennel. Loaded with huge chunks of seafood; we were extra fortunate as clams were available that day. Definitely one of the very best bouillabaisse we've ever had. The portion was generous as we felt pretty full at the end of the meal. The dish came with 2 pcs of toasted bread drizzled with lemon-oil, which complemented the dish (bread was all-you-can-eat with our order) The service was fast, efficient, friendly and pleasant. The atmosphere was lively and cheerful. Highly recommend to any seafood-lovers! read more

Fishhook - Bouillabaisse - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

What an amazing hidden gem! Stopped here for a late lunch and the food was so incredibly delicious. Had the mussels and poutine and they were such good twists on these already good classics. read more

My wife and brother and I ate here and were very pleased with the food and the humongous portions the menu can be a bit confusing especially the pricing so be careful when ordering. They are very popular and can be very crowded, in the summer they have outdoor seating in the back which is a good alternative to the crowded interior read more

The food is 5 star. Lunch today: The fish chowder is fantastic! Rock Cod Pekoras were fab. Loved the chilli-mint coconut raita it was served with. Cure: cured sockeye lox, chives cream cheese on an open face perfectly toasted baguette. Mmmmm. read more

Disappointed that our favorite Red Fish, Blue Fish was under renovation. This place came up on our search on Yelp in Victoria and we learned it's related to RFBF. Really happy we came to try. Order at the counter then wait for food to be brought to your table. Seating is a bit tight depend on traffic. We had the tuna melt and salmon belly sandwiches, chowder, and Rock cod pekoras. Was told pekoras is the same without fries in the Fish + Frites. Thought the flavors were great. Would definitely come back read more

I've been hooked to fishhook! I've tried everything on their menu now and my favorite is seafood hotpot followed by pondicherry curry. I discovered this restaurant during covid so I've only ever gotten a takeout so can't comment on the service. But from one experience I gather that would be good too. They accidentally packed in mussel curry instead of my seafood hot pot one day. When I called them up to convey my disappointment, they were apologetic and immediately made amends by giving me the hotpot and a dessert thrown in. Can't wait when I can finally take my loved ones to this favorite restaurant if mine once the covid ends. read more

Very nice inside and out. Great place for a nice meal with really great food. Mussels sooo good. Great for happy hour beer and appetizer specials. If looking for a more unique food experience instead of the same old offerings of most places, definitely go here. We will definitely be back. read more

WOW! I was blown away at these dishes. I love Indian and seafood, so what a perfect pairing for me. Everything was outstanding.

Was wondering what the fuss was all about and the minute we walked into the restaurant we understood. The restaurant was infused with the fragrant of eastern spices and the hustling and bustling of happy patrons - you can imagine the vibe on a Friday eve. We had the chowder which was reasonably spiced and creamy. The mussel vindaloo was the highlight of our evening, the mussels were so fresh and well cooked, we believe we will be talking about this dish for years to come. We have eaten mussels in many countries and this one reminds us of the seafood in Thailand and the flab ours of street food in Hong Kong. read more

Fishhook - The absolutely delicious and you have to try it mussel vindaloo - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Very delicious- but a funky flavor. You have to be in the mood. Recommend the salmon chowder.

Came here on a serious recommend, and my girl friend I was traveling with and I, absolutely love Indian food. (We've both been to India and have eaten meals with locals) and this place was delicious!! Made our order to go, because we were about to catch a ferry home. I'm definitely going back for more on my return trip to Victoria! read more

This place is simply divine, and for the price point you'd be crazy to pass it up. This place could easily charge 2 to 3 times more for its food based on the flavours they build, the freshness of their ingredients and the skill of their work. Everything is made from scratch and perfectly highlights the local seafood used throughout. They seamlessly fuse Indian, Asian and Canadian flavours to create something that is both truly unique and perfectly captures local culture, heritage and foods. We had the biryani, 'the belly' and the 'squimp toast'. I would eat them all again and again. I plan to, actually. This place is everything that is going right with the Victoria dining scene. read more

love this place the food is always fresh tasting and delicious. The routine is a family favorite as it is such a wonderful blend of Canadian classic with Indian spices. The chowder is also so so good read more

I love spicy flavorful foods and this place really hit the spot. So innovative, really fresh. I could have kept ordering more off the menu if I wasn't so full. I ordered the biryani, chowder, and red salad. All of it was amazing...I still want to try the belly on gluten free bread though! Only criticism is that I wish they made chai tea with just almond milk instead of soy as studies show the harmful effects of soy for everyone. read more

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Mmmm! Yumm! This cute little shop is serving crazy delicious food! It's cozy and gets busy fast so come early or be prepared to wait. We started off with some sablefish pakoras! Wow that sauce was amazing with the fish. Not exactly sure what authentic pakoras are but this was almost like a fish and chip style deep fried sablefish. The fish was super juciy and moist and the minty cucumber sauce was perfect! We also had the seafood chowder! Amazing really! I think all chowder should have coconut milk. This was a little spicy and full of flavour! For main we got the bouillabaisse. The broth was my favorite part of the dish! Very tasty and full of flavour. The salmon was very well done and lots of mussels! There was smoked squid and it tasted like bacon! Very nice! Service was very good! Very helpful and I didn't rush us. I would definitely come back and try more things! read more

Great seafood in a casual setting. Tried the chowder which was fragrant and tasty. Don't miss out on the pakoras too. Well fried and with a tasty sauce. read more

Fishhook - Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

This place is bonkers good. Great service and cool vibes. Loved the seafood pot. Rivals the best cioppino we've ever had (from Monterey) and we can't stop talking about this place. read more

Fishhook - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Delicious food! Great combination of flavors and textures, I've never had a mix of Indian and Japanese-esque food before. I don't know how else to describe it other than delicious! Portions are a good size and the service was very timely. read more

The staff was nice and paid attention to my specific requests (no wheat baguette, no onions, no spices). Food was cheap and portions were pretty generous. It looked good and was nicely presented, but taste wise, it was a little bit disappointing. The kafta was good but overcooked and therefore dry. It came with a very interesting and thin cumin cracker. The Tuna melt came on a wheat free baguette that was super crispy. There's brocoli in the tartine but I didn't taste it at all. The local cheese was barely noticeable. The tuna seemed fresh, however something was missing and I doubt very much it's because I asked not to have onions. Some soy sauce or sweet mango salsa would have definitely been welcomed. There's a big deck in the back, probably shared by some other restaurants. It was sunny when I was there and it was definitely a must. Going back? All in all, it was okay but there was no wow effect. I'm sure they can do better however, so if I'm in the neighborhood, why not, but I wouldn't do a detour. read more

3.5 stars. Good, but didn't live up to foodie expectations based on reviews. Limited, crowded seating create a subpar ambience. Service average. Supposed to be French-Indian fusion, but I detected little or no French. Indian is one of my favorite cuisines, but with chicken, lamb, mutton etc. Found the strong Indian flavors completely overpowered the delicate seafood. The fries also had masala on them. The rest of our party liked the food more than me. For the price, two very small, overly browned pieces of fish with the fish and chips in a chickpea batter. Chowder interesting, but very different. Belly sandwich good, but not great. read more

mouthwatering, robust flavors, can't wait to go back. a must if you are visiting Victoria, BC. We are so glad we found this place and got to meet the chef who was incredibly nice and accommodating! read more

Fast service, fairly generous portions, but nothing to write home about. I got the salmon biryani and the salmon was a bit dry and the rice was both spicy and over-spiced so the flavors came across as muddy. I definitely would neither recommend it or eat it again. read more

The food was fine, but the waitstaff was incredibly rude and kept looking at me like asking for a change of flatware was too much to ask. It's a shame because the food is absolutely delicious, but I think next time I'll just order to go so that I don't have to be stared down like that again. read more

We loved this place! I had the line and sinker: a Niçoise salad with a green chile vinaigrette and seared tuna, my husband had the khatch of the day, a green curry with seared tuna over basmati. Both were delicious! I absolutely loved this salad. The seared tuna tasted very fresh, and I've never had anything quite like that vinaigrette. Both dishes had some heat, if you're particularly sensitive to spice I'd be wary. Some may say these dishes were spendy, I'd say the quality of the fish is what you're paying for. It's worth it! read more

Fishhook - The line and sinker: Niçoise salad with green chile vinaigrette and seared tuna. - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Fishook is a great restaurant with fresh fish, good flavors, and nice portions. I had a fish curry with salmon and a tuna sausage. I kind of thought I would be getting a bowl of fish curry, but the plating consisted of + basmati rice + freshly cooked salmon + curry sauce on the side + fried onions on top + date curry paste on th eside The meal came out quite fast, and the curry flavors were really balanced and had warm spices. read more

Combination of Indian cuisine and sea food is great and you can find this combination in this place It was really hot inside but we had our food outside and it was good but the furniture was not comfy that made us leave right after finished our food All and all food was good but ambiance no read more

Fishhook - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Slightly pricier place in Victoria, but the food is top notch. My girlfriend is not a fan of raw fish, but instantly fell in love with their ahi tuna. Very trendy "Victoria-esque" locale with alright service. It can be a bit confusing to order as it's a mix between cafe style and sit down restaurant. Definitely in my list of best eats in Victoria! read more

Always amazing food and amazing service, definitely one of my faves when I'm craving a seafood chowder and some south Asian flavours

We had such a great lunch here! Awesome tandoori wild salmon over basmati rice and the salmon belly "tartine" (sandwich) is amazzzzzingggg.

Best Indian food ever eaten. A stunning display of cooking skill. This small storefront place knocks every other Indian place out of contention. I had the pickled vegetables and the garlic smoked dip was sublime. The ginger lime gin and soda cocktail was excellent and a perfect compliment. My salmon and squid on rice dish, the Biryani, was so delicious I started considering my wife and I quitting our jobs and moving to Victoria to be closer to this place. read more

Great seafood with an Indian flair in Victoria. I had the Salmon biryani which was great. Our kids loved the open faced smoked salmon sandwiches. There was limited seating space inside, but we were able to find space outside on the communal patio behind the restaurant. read more

Fishhook - Excellent salmon biriyani - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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I accidentally stumbled on this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. Great food, great friendly service. Above all they didn't test my kids who are 10 and 8 and very sophisticated eaters with condescending attitudes. My daughter (8) ordered the Vadouvan, my son (10), the cure and I ordered the shrimp toast. We also ordered the cod Dakotas to start. It was all fabulous - the twist on the Pudina (mint) chutney with the Dakotas (Lemongrass?) was interesting and the kids sodas, especially the chai cream soda were, very, very good. Chef Kunal Ghose has a winner; this former Top Chef Canada contender has successfully married Indian flavors with French finesse and fresh Pacific Northwest seafood. read more

Fishhook - The Menu - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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I'm still hooked; since it opened, I continue to love Fish Hook about once a month . . . . My first review was four stars, but this restaurant now proves 5. Consistently delicious, gourmet attention to detail and quick turnaround for eat-in or take-out. Fav go-to: The Shrimp Toast tartine ($7.00) with a cup of mushroom bisque in the Fall ($4.00). Both are delectable. Shrimp quick broiled with a sweet-honey chilli finish topped with crispy green onions (or shallots?) open faced on half a toasted fresh baguette. The shrimp were plentiful, clean flavour and not over cooked. The sauce is terrific and catches up with a nice heat by the time you finish. The bisque is earthy with a nice surprise of fresh shrimp at the bottom, subtle fennel finish. In the summer the soup of choice is Gazpacho - the best I have ever tasted - fresh, smooth, thick avocado-coconut milk base with lime-chilli hints, topped with fresh, ocean raw shrimp and sliced cucumber. Fishhook Chowder ($7.50) satisfies on a cold day, and has a lovely, addictive smoky fish-coconut milk broth with smoked salmon belly bacon, white fish, and potatoes. I'll continue to return for tartine and soup treat lunches, they are addictively good. I'd recommend Fish Hook for dinner naturally . . . read more

Wow! I was a little hesitant - not sure how their somewhat odd menu would come to life. But omg did they nail it!!! The fish is insanely fresh - so tender! The Khatch of the day with halibut was really impressive. A very large portion of fish, over rice with a wonderfully spicy but super balanced and didn't overwhelm the fish. Also loved the ceviche and fish and chips. I took a glance at the food around us and will definitely come back for their soup!! read more