On a recent lunch date with dear friends, we visited Halibut House in Markham. We had their Wednesday Special - Cod & Chips, with Coleslaw. It was a good sized portion, and a good deal for only $14.99. The fish was perfectly cooked, with a light batter. A generous portion of fries, and a vinegar based coleslaw were included to complete a delicious meal. The only thing that would have made this meal better, is homemade tartar sauce, rather than the little packets. If you're in Markham, off Hwy 7, between Markham Rd and 9th Line, check out this place. They offer fresh seafood, and great service, with ongoing specials! read more

Been here for breakfast as well as lunch. Easy going diner style feel. Friendly service. Great breakfast deals! Very reasonable prices (rare to find in this economy). The sign outside visible off Hwy 7 that shows "Breakfast Special Only $5.95" is not outdated! This deal gets you an egg, 2 sausages, bacon, or ham,2 slices of buttered toast as well as some "homefries" which were just small cuts of potatoes (not your typical crunchy hashbrowns). They also offer breakfast poutine (pictured below) which are tater tots topped with cheese, green peppers and hollandaise sauce - a bit too rich for my liking but definitely tasty. Coffee is refillable. Plenty of parking as this plaza rarely gets busy. Breakfast items served until 2pm Their fish and chips are great as well. Nice, light batter compared with that of a traditional beer batter. Their tartar sauce could be better. It comes in those individual packets so not made fresh in house. They have daily specials - so gets busy on Sundays! read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This is a popular fish and chips restaurant so be prepared to wait for a spot during busy times. The food arrived promptly. It was tasty and portions were decent for the price. The staff were friendly and attentive. Even though this is a fish and chips restaurant, they also serve breakfast here. They also have some daily specials. Highly recommended!! read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

One of my favourite fish & chip restaurants. I've been coming here for years and years. Fish, the halibut is cream of the crop but it'll set you back. Their batter is light. Fish is always fried to perfection. The cod has a special on Wednesdays, so it's really such a better deal. They have various other specials throughout the week. I prefer their poutine over most places. I have travelled all over Ontario and I still prefer theirs. Perhaps my opinion only, but their cheese curds melt creamy soft but still whole chunks (not squeaky cold chewy curds like how other places boast). They give you decent amounts of gravy because that's the only way poutine should be served. Tartar sauce. Used to be unlimited packages - some simple brand (I don't recall the name). Then some time later they made single packages shaped like the peanut butter sized small rectangular sized. Now they've swapped to another package similar to the first but not the same but they do limit how many you get - not unlimited but sufficient. Not a huge deal but tartar sauce is a must with fish and chips. Definitely a place worth checking out if you love fish and chips, the upgrade to poutine makes it 10/10. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

My go to chain for fish and chips. They have Wednesday and Sunday specials starting at $12.99 which is a fair price. The fries were soft and not as crisp as I would like and the coleslaw is decent enough (for someone that typically dislikes coleslaw). But this is a fish and chip establishment and fish is the most important item to rate. Its served with a consistent crunch to the batter and although it comes apart easy when cut, the batter stays with the fish so you're not awkwardly poking around trying to put the pieces back together. There are probably more boujee places that serve dishes for $20+ but Halibut house doesn't miss. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Food and portions food sized. No substitutions on special days. Decor needs updating.

Something fishy about this review... Large location with comfortable booth or table seating. Quick and friendly service, and lots of food options. They even have Grape Crush...I was in overly excited! We had the Halibut and chips, with coleslaw and it was fresh, crispy, and very delicious. Also tried the deep fried mushrooms with ranch sauce. We requested they exclude the Parmesan cheese. They were good but a little smaller size mushroom would have been nicer. This location is very clean, and so was the woman's washroom. I'm definitely going to this location from now on. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Halibut, fries, coleslaw - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Came here after visiting my Uncle at the hospital. The servers were nice, but the food was average. My daughter was craving fish and chips so I brought her here but the food did not satisfy her. I wouldn't tell someone to avoid this place. I'd encourage them to check it out for themselves, but I personally will not be back. I had a shrimp salad and my 5 year old daughter had the halibut fish & chips. The breading didn't have much flavor and kind of tasted like the oil was old. We did come in the middle of the day so maybe this isn't the best time to visit. Also we had some trouble finding the place which I think you'd have a 50/50 shot of. The directions took me to the parking lot near the convenience store when we walking past and went further into the little business complex it looked like the fish & chip house was papered/boarded up and closed. We hopped back into the car to leave and as a last ditch effort drove around the other side of the building and discovered the restaurant. It is very easy to find from this side of the building, but if you went the way we did your first time you could easily think this establishment was gone. read more

Breakfast Special always great value!! Service and portions were great however just wished they made there own sauces for the fish n chips not packets. Will always come back ! read more

Hit the spot with this fish and chips spot! Been driving by this fish and chip spot and it's really sparked interest, so I decided to grab some take out here. It was an easy phone call to order ahead of time so that I can just walk in, pay, grab and go. Upon arriving, the place was pretty full with diners. It's not a fancy place, don't expect it to be but looks like a low key spot with amazing food. I got the haddock and chips and halibut and chips and both were great. It came with all the regular fixings you'd get in the restaurant like packs of vinegar, tartar sauce and ketchup. The fish pieces are large and crispy. Fries could be a bit crispier though and can spend some more time in the fryer. Pricing is about mid range pricing, nothing too expensive or cheap in my opinion. There's weekly specials and takeout specials as well that are pretty great if you want to try this place out. read more

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I ordered the eggs benedict..it arrived in my table and i think it's the worst i have ever had. It came in a toast bread with a sliver of peameal bacon and a salty sauce of hollandaise. I ordered coffee and had 2 refills when i asked for more the asian waitress said that she is not allowed give a lot of reffills but will make an exception..i said, no worries it's ok. I have been here many times and bever had this bad service before. Never again! read more

Good fish with choices of sides and other entrees should you not want fish. The service is quick, pleasant, and the food is delivered with a smile. The restaurant is clean and tidy with good seating arrangements. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Fish and chips | Breakfast| Franchise Great restaurant if you're craving for some nicely fried fish and chips. Also an amazing simple breakfast starting at $5. I especially appreciate their fried home fries. Fried to perfection and was crispy. Bottomless coffee to wake you up. Service was great and quick. Wifi available. read more

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Saw earlier reviews giving this place a 1 star, my honest opinion is 3.5 star. Don't know how they came up with that unfair rating!!!! I've eaten at this location on occasion for many years, yes the price has gone up with inflation, but look at the picture for the portion! It is the actual size of the Sunday special. I took the picture with a fork and salt shaker as reference. You be the judge! I personally don't think it's small, I'm a big eater, and I'm full from the serving. Value 4.5 stars. Food quality 3.5 star. The waitresses are by no means rude, but they're too busy to chit chat with you. Service 3 star. Decor is nothing special, just a family restaurant... 3 star Overall 3.5 star, round up to 4 due to the value. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Here for the Sunday special - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This place doesn't disappoint when it comes to decent fish and chips at reasonable prices. They also serve a daily breakfast special starting at $3.95 (no meat) and $4.95 with the choice of meat (sausage, ham or bacon) from 9am to 2pm. Wednesday special is King Cod with chips for $12. Sunday and Monday special is Haddock with chips $11. Complimentary coffee refill. The service is friendly and quick. Ample parking in a small plaza. Restaurant isn't anything fancy - simple but clean. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This place is a solid go to for fish and chips. If you're having the craving on a Sunday/Monday they have a halibut and chips special for $9. On Wednesdays they have cod and chips for $10. Ordered take out here and really like how they pack up your order for you. Fish is fried nicely. Halibut and cod are both crispy on the outside and I believe the halibut has a bit more of a firm texted compared to the cod, which was soft and flakey. Their fries are good, but I wish they were a bit crispier. Overall great choice. They also serve a cheap standard breakfast if you're ever looking for that! Would recommend calling ahead just for convenience. read more

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Starts with checking online menu - no pictures, no prices. Called server suggested lunch size $15 for 3 oz of fish and very little batter. See their picture of thw small square of fish - thats it. One dollar more is supposed to be proper size but who knows what that means. Cold fries somewhat better after nuked. No lemon and packets of really bad tarter sauce. For this small meal - 4 bites- I had to heat it, cut some lemon and use my own tartar sauce. Go to Royal Oak - $17 for twice as much really good food. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Really bad tartar sauce - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I came here on a Saturday evening with a friend and it was a little busy but we were able to be seated right away. I got the halibut fish and chips and my friend got the chicken souvlaki. Their halibut was sub par and pretty average. Their fries could have been salted more too but at least they were crunchy. The chicken was really good though and surprisingly juicy. The staff were really friendly but could be hard to flag down sometimes. Parking is a breeze here since it shares its medium sized parking lot with the plaza which isn't very busy. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Chicken souvlaki (top) and Halibut fish and chips with a side of gravy (bottom) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Fish and chips local spot we passed on many many spot and finally got a chance to try it. We ordered the two piece cod combo and halibut combo. The fish were all really crispy and the chips had the great crispy and soggy texture. The fish all had a great light batter exterior with tender fish inside. The cod was nice and flaky and the halibut was extremely meaty. The only downside was it seemed that they might have missed our coleslaw. read more

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I was a little skeptical at first due to the appearance of the plaza and external storefront but upon going in, it's got cute diner vibes for breakfast! On a weekend it was the perfect kind of busy, no lineup but lively enough to bring up the atmosphere. I ordered the 2 eggs with sausages, home fries and buttered toast which was more than enough food for me. Our home fries were freshly made so it was warm, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This place is such a reasonable price which is hard to come by these days. The tea and coffee have unlimited refills as well. Overall, I'd come here again for the breakfast diner experience. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - 2 eggs breakfast with sausages - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Got the 5 people takeout halibut special with an order of calamari. Our complaint is the calamari is ridiculously small (see photo) for $9 plus taxes. Not worth it. We've been to other franchise location, the fish and chips at this location is not as tasty. Specifically the halibut fish is more dry and spongy versus the other one was nice and flaky. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Halibut fish and ridiculously small portion of calamari...not worth $9 - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Dropped in for a prelockdown meal. And it was a day with a special! A huge flakey, lightly batter (almost like a tempura) piece of Cod with a TON of beautiful, tender fries. If you're in area I would recommend this neighbourhood business. Good eats. read more

Fresh and tasty. I went on a day when they did not have specials and it was worth it to satisfy my craving. Had the cod and chips. Coating was light and crisp, just the way I like it. Service was quick and friendly and server knew the menu selection and prices which made it easy for me to pick the best value. Also a great selection of drinks, desserts, and other food items. Thank you Dina and Man for a tasty food experience. read more

Consistent quality fish and chips without the bells and whistle of fine dining, which is why their prices are so low. Simple food, standard fare, but fish tasting fresh every time. They have very busy take out traffic here, but you can easily find an empty booth or table with yourself to a really big group here. The ambiance dining here is very low key and simple, but sometimes that's ok too! Nothing instagram worthy, but the food is what speaks volumes here. The batter is very light, not greasy, and thinly drenched on the fish. I've been to places where you have more breading than fish, while here you know you got a generous amount of fish and you don't need to search for it in each bite. The fries are chip truck style, so thickly cut, with a small side of coleslaw, no lemon wedges unless requested. The tartar sauce comes in packets, next to the vinegars and ketchup. The wifi is a bit moody, sometimes I can connect, but most visits I can't. The restaurant faces hwy 7 in a quiet outdated plaza close to 9th line/Markham Stouville hospital. Worth grabbing some take out here , you won't be disappointed. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - The Seafood platter 3 shrimps, 3 scallops, 1 halibut - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I came here for take out on a Friday night, and as expected it was a tad bit busy, which I didn't mind since we knew we were getting freshly fried fish & chips. Super friendly staff, and the service for takeout was SO FAST, history I think it was only about 8min !! Even after sitting in the car for almost 10 minutes it still tasted delicious! The fish has a even costing of batter all around the fish, and they give you a ton of chips with your order. We came here with a coupon for 2 Haddock & Chips for $12 and boy was it a good deal. Next time, I definitely want to try the halibut & cod and see if they just as tasty. I would definitely reccomended trying this place out if you're in the area and are craving some fish and chips They also have a great Sunday & Monday Special which is definitely worth checking out read more

I grew up in the Beaches area. On my way to and from school, I would pass by a fish and chips store. My parents would get takeout often from this restaurant. When I could afford to buy something there, I'd get chips, wrapped in newspaper. After my grade 12, I worked there that summer. The owners liked me. They insisted that I have dinner there after work. I thought that it was weird, but I caved in. It served the best halibut and chips. That restaurant is long gone. A few years ago, I found a similar mom-and-pop restaurant that served yummy halibut and chips. Sadly, that one folded over a year ago. A cafe now occupies that location. Enter Halibut House. I decided to order halibut and onion rings for takeout. I think that I have found my place for halibut! The halibut was perfect. It was flaky and tender. It's a decent size and it has a thin, crispy batter. I get tired of fries these days. I opted for onion rings. So good! The onions we're sweet and the batter was perfect. I have a decent fish and chips place again. I will come back and give some other goodies a try. (185) read more

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We were in the area and was deciding what to eat and saw the Halibut House, since we haven't had fish and chips for a while we decided to try that and it was a great decision.  We were greeted and seated right away. We were thrilled they also served breakfast which was a better option for our kids. Plus you can't go wrong with $3.95 for the breakfast which was a good portion for our kids. Once we decided on our orders the food was brought to us quickly all at once. The food was great, the portions was huge and the price was reasonable. We had to pack some to go too. The restaurants was spacious and it was busy the whole time we were there, but since everything was quick everyone was in and out quickly as well. We would definitely be back to try other items. read more

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Service sucks and the fish and chips were subpar. Got halibut and haddock w/ chips and a garden salad. First time I've been served fish and chips without a lemon. Didn't think I'd have to ask for it, but I wasn't even offered. The fish were greasy and flavourless. Chips were soggy and garden salad was old. read more

An overpriced restaurant. STAY AWAY!! I just ordered the halibut and fries and received a baby size portion. I gave the manager and the owner feedback regarding their overpriced and small portions and they got defensive and argued about inflation and cost of running a restaurant. I told them that this isn't a debate and they were handling criticism very poorly. you don't believe me??! Fine, give it a try and you be the judge! I can guarantee you will be hungry and disappointed with overpriced food when leaving . read more

I love this location always over the top quick service and unbeatable prices, I have been here plently of times and will continue to come back. The food is fresh and delicious with big servings they make the tastiest batter and the best poutine's! Thank you again for another great dine-in experience I am sure I will return soon : ) FREE WIFI read more

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Great value for what you pay and what you get! Especially if you come in for their breakfast!! Mind you the coffee and tea are not included, so that's where the bill starts to rack up. The fish here is delish!!! Perfect thin batter every single time with juicy and flakey fish inside. I never taste freezer burn and I don't get the yucky wet batter feel. Service is great too I just wish they would take the time to make a home made tartar sauce! Instead of the packets of mayo you usually get read more

Reason for Visit: Recommended by friend for their Sunday/Monday/Wed special. Menu: First, this place is relatively hard to find. It is in a small plaza next to houses. When I first walked in, I had a local cafeteria feel to it. The specials unfortunately went up in price to $8 now. Nevertheless, I tried their haddock / chips Monday special. Food came fast, and to my surprise, the portions were huge. I was not aware of such a large portion or I would not had ordered a side of onion rings (which was also huge). Honestly, the fish was far superior to stuff from local bars such as Milestone's, Montanas, etc. The fries were not as crispy as I liked mainly cause they put the fish on top and most of the fries were soggy. Coleslaw was amazing. Service: Super busy on the days with specials. Don't expect any fancy service. Lots of people order take out Atmosphere: Very simple cafeteria look with an assembly line in the kitchen. Overall: 4/5. Although prices went up to $8, I would still recommend this as very high value. You will for sure be full and quality of food is decent. I will come back on Wed for their King Cod special. read more

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I love this place solely for their Haddock & Chips special..$7 Sundays & Mondays for amazing, crispy fish and a mountain of fries... Still need to come back and try their breakfast, but as far as fish & chips go, I love the heck out of this place. Value for dollar is amazing! Lots of room to eat in, service is friendly and prompt. I am loving it! read more

Ordered takeout for lunch . This is still the middle of the COVID situation (about 4months now). I don't know how to convey my disappointment in how the food came out. The fries were just plain Jane dry like the cardboard box it came in. I'm not a chef but I feel like they must have fried it up ahead of time and just left it there or they refried it . Either way it is excusable to serve fries of that calibre when I assume it is suppose to be their go to item. I'm not gonna be a saviour for the business with my lunch purchase. But I'm also working to earn my money during these tough times. And to pay $15+ for their halibut fries and chip (3 orders) where majority of the meal had to be tossed out is hard to accept. I wasn't asking for a 5 star meal. But there should be a bare minimum of an establishment that serves chips to serve them right. read more

My favourite fish n chips place! They have a special on Mondays ($7 for fish n chips) which is why I exclusively only come here on Mondays. Such a good price for good quality fish at a good portion size. The batter is always light, crisp, and not too oily. The fish inside is always perfectly done - soft and flakey. I do wish the fries were a bit more salted but it's nbd. The restaurant itself is not the most aesthetically pleasing since it's cheap eats but it has a nice home-y vibe. Would definitely frequent this place more often if I lived closer to the area! read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I have been going to Halibut house for the fish & chips for years, I went today, I was kinda disappointed, the batter was not as light as before, also it's a bit oily as well, I couldn't find any familiar faces both outside and inside the kitchen. There were only 2 waitresses and 1 chef inside the kitchen. I think it's time to look for another fish & chips restaurant. read more

I am honestly extrmely shocked at how good the fish is. I really wanted fish ans chips but the place seemed like a breakfast cafe so i sidnt expect much. But when i ordered there haddock and chips , it was amazing ! Big and fluffy. Also they gave a basket of tatar sauce so they dont cheap out on that. Highly recommend it read more

Halibut house is an amazing neighborhood restaurant. It just has that homey feel to it and the food is just as comforting as the entire experience. We got their breakfast and a halibut lunch special for our brunch, and we couldn't be any more satisfied. The breakfast was only $3.49 and was incredibly worth it. I ordered a sunny side egg with bacon and there's a whole bunch of homestyle fries too. Everything was just so hot and fresh. The bacon was crisp, the sausage was meaty with a snap, and the egg was perfectly done. Combined with a hot cup of coffee and you have an amazing breakfast cheaper than McDonald's. The fish was incredibly light and flakey without being overly oily. I'd definitely recommend the halibut over the haddock but both are really good here. The haddock has more of a chew compared to the halibut. It wasn't a large portion per se but perfectly acceptable considering the amazing price. The fries and slaw were also super tasty. They don't make their own tartar sauce here it seems but I actually do fancy the packet ones as they're extra sweet and creamy. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Breakfast special and halibut lunch special - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Had a take away on Wednesday. The Covid-19 measures are good in the restaurant. Having a caller that it will ring while the food is ready when you wait outside the restaurant. It was my first time visiting. The date I went was doing a special $11 for cod and chips. I ordered the special offer cod and a calamari. (There are special offers on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday). The quality and the portion is decent. The fries are kind of soft and lack seasoning. It was a take away so I went back home doing the seasoning myself. It includes ketchup, tartar sauce and vinegar with the chips. The fish was not bad for its price. Have a tiny amount of fish taste in it. The batter was not too thick and there is no strong frozen taste for a $11 cod. I would recommend trying it on the special offers days. The calamari has a mild spice taste in it but the portion was small for $9. I know the price of it is not low but there was only 15 small pieces of them. Overall a good restaurant for its price. If you want to eat fish and chips and full your stomach up with just a price, this is a fair place to go. read more

Since the quarantine began, I almost forgot that takeout existed because I've been eating more homecooked meals. I haven't been here in a hot minute because I believe that it tastes much better when going to the restaurant to eat so this review is from a much older visit. Halibut House is a hidden gem by Highway 7 and Wooten Way that's family owned. Usually, you'd get to just seat yourself, the service is super quick and all the servers are friendly. The menu is quite large and you have a small selection of fish to choose from and price is dependent on the type you choose obviously. The halibut is usually my go to. Fish is fried to perfection as the batter is not too thick like other places and usually their oil is pretty clean which I appreciate a lot. It also comes with a good amount of fries and coleslaw on the side. Tartar sauce and vinegar are all on the tables so you can use as much as you want. I'll probably have to do takeout because I really do miss eating at this place a lot. read more