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

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

Picked up their special on Wednesday around 4pm no one was there. The fish is always made fresh so when I got home it was still crispy and hot! Lightly battered too! They also give u a bunch a chips which I rarely caan finish. read more

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Good: 1. Fish - Both haddock and halibut were great! Light batter, not greasy, large and flaky pieces of fish. Halibut is the real winner as it was silky smooth with a very nice sweetness to the meat. 2. Atmosphere - Honestly not much to write home about but that's kind of why I like it. Ample dining area with lots of booths. Dated decor and it has that small town feel to it - like you're on a road trip. Fits perfectly with a no frills fish and chips joint. Neutral: 1. Chips - Fries were pretty standard and could be improved. 2. Tartar sauce - Another area that can be improved. Instead of prepackaged sauce (too sweet), homemade would take this place to another level. Bad: 1. Garlic bread - The item itself was good but not $5 good for the small portion. Main St. Greek gives this for free. Worth it? I don't normally go to fish and chip places so I'm not sure if the prices are decent or not but the food is solid and is one of the better fish and chip places me and my wife have been to. We will be returning for sure. read more

This is a SUPER local restaurant in East Markham that looks as though it has existed before Markham's urbanization on this side of Markham. There appears to be a few regulars that come in for food. Walking into this restaurant, the decor is like a diner style - it states that we can have a seat wherever we want. The part that is confusing is if we have to walk up to get our own food, or if someone comes to bring us the menu. Turns out we can sit down anywhere and someone comes to serve us. We came here for dinner, though I believe the lunch and breakfast deals may be a bit better. Halibut House is ran by Asian people - something that is unusual for a Fish and Chips Place (it makes me want to learn more about them!), but nevertheless we got to try it! The menu isn't extravagant - it was a one page back and front menu with Fish and Chips and their main sellers. You were able to choose the type of fish - cod or haddock are the same price, and halibut options are about $10 more per meal. For their dinner menu, we tried their 2 Orders Fish and 1 Chips for $22.95. This came with two pieces of halibut fish with lots of fries and coleslaw. I'm never sure what fish I'm eating, but when I cut into it, it was definitely a piece of fish - not a filet that some places try to scam you with. The fish was moderately soft, though it wasn't EXTREMELY special for me - but then again, I'm comparing it to THE BEST place for Fish and Chips I've ever had - which is in Gibraltar, located right next to the ocean. Secondly, we got their Chicken Souvlaki on a pita with greek salad ($12.95). The garden salad wasn't impressive to me. It comprise of large pieces of lettuce, tomatoes and onions cut into it - and yes - don't forget the cheese that's sprinkled on top. The onions were cut really large. What I did appreciate though, was the sauce they left on the side - it was really thoughtful in case some people didn't want as much sauce on it. The Chicken Souvlaki was mediocre - nothing extremely special to me. Whenever I drive by, I see that they have a $3.95 breakfast deal - maybe I'll come check it out next time! read more

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This restaurant has a special place in my heart. The deep fried part of my heart. I ordered the 2 piece cod with chips ($15.99). A massive amount of battered fish, even too great for me to finish. After enlisting my son, we managed to put a dent in this delicious meal. I've only tried the fish (cod) and chips but the quantity and quality are very good. Definitely a good place to visit if you are looking for comfort food. The décor is not fantastic and might even detour people from visiting but I think this restaurant is worth a visit. read more

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

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Hello!!! This place is a hidden hole-in-the-wall gem! I pass by it everytime going to MSH but never had a chance to eat here. Finally came today with my 1year old and husband. We ordered the half halibut and chips with coleslaw for myself and a full piece halibut fish and chips for hubby. Baby shared with us. The food was great. Brings back memories of the old diners. The halibut was the perfect crispy consistency and the fries great old school great and not oily either. Some places make the batter too thick or too burnt. This one was just perfect. I'd come back here again. read more

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

We got the Sunday special- ahmazing! Great portions and excellent value. We had French fries for a few days...

Generous portions and consistent, quality fish and chips. Have been going here for years and will continue to do so.

This is my go to greasy spoon breakfast joint on a Saturday morning. Usually order the 3 egg breakfast special with sausage, home fries and toast. Price for quality is fantastic. Food tastes good. Eggs cooked properly and friendly staff. No complaints here. Haven't had the fish and chips but have heard good things. ------- So I deducted one star from my rating. Because of my visit today (4/22/17). Ordered the peameal bacon breakfast and I have to say I am very disappointed. Firstly the portion of the peameal is minuscule. Secondly I ordered my eggs over medium. They were served fully cooked. The restaurant was not busy and what this tells me is that there is not any quality control. I will be back but hopefully they will get it right this time. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Peameal bacon breakfast. Eggs were ordered over medium. Peameal portion too small and eggs way over cooked. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

First time here and I was pleased. I got the Sunday/Monday special, haddock and chips for $6.00. They have a number of different specials and they all range with different items. They have really fast takeout aswell. They have tartar sauce in packets on the table along with vinegar. Salt and pepper and sugar. I was not disappointed, I don't usually go out for fish and chips so I don't have much to compare it to but the fish was nicely battered, really fresh and flaky. The fish was soft on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside. The Sunday special comes with a 5oz piece of haddock and a lot of fries so I was really full with some fries left over. The place is kinda like a diner, they have booths and tables. But it feels so comfortable and inviting here. The staff are very friendly, fast and attentive. We got our food within a couple minutes. The place is very clean aswell. Probably going to be visiting again soon for the breakfast. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Sunday special. Haddock and fries $6.00 5oz - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Not the best looking restaurant inside but the food is delicious. So don't take a girl here on ur first date lol. One of the best fried fish batter i've had. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - The kid's menu burger is huge. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Best halibut for its price in York region !! Love the halibut here so much... Came here twice so far and I'm craving for more again! They have All Day Lunch Special halibut fish and chips$7.95 add $1 for drink / fish chowder The halibut here taste so fresh. The batter is crispy and not at all greasy. The fries were so-so though. Personally i am not a fan that's why this time I came back for only halibut which is so worth it for $11. I would recommend this restaurant for take-out or dine in. It is a pretty big restaurant probably has at least 20 tables. Service is also very attentive and polite! I am probably coming back very soon !! read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Lunch special 2.5 ounces - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Very typical fish and chips place. We tried their sister location in Newmarket and it's basically the same fast serving fish and chips. Halibut and haddock are both great. Comes a little bit oily but hey it's fish and chips! The service is very typical - nothing special, just quick and courteous. Would come back once in a while. read more

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

Came here in hopes of finding some decent fish and chips but left unsatisfied and full. Space is huge with lots of tables and a waiting area for take-out orders. Wasn't too busy when I arrived probably 2-3 tables. A little dated. Service was mediocre, had to wave server down quite a few times to get this and that, wasn't much to write about. We got our food before cutlery. Food was also mediocre, ordered the seafood platter with Caesar salad and opted for the poutine with a side of onion rings. Shrimp, scallops, and haddock were decent and edible but the poutine was bland, onion rings were the frozen-type and also a little over done, but the Caesar salad was horrible everything about it tasted off and was pretty much left untouched. Tartare sauce was the packaged type so nothing special about that either. Price was OK but I rather go somewhere else and pay a little bit more to enjoy my meal. I wouldn't come back. I had pretty high hopes but maybe because i mixed up the reviews I read beforehand with a difference place upon arriving. read more

Recently grabbed take out from halibut house. They were super honest which I greatly appreciate. I was ordering 4 separate halibut orders and she kindly suggested if the ordered can be grouped together I should simply order the family platters because than I would get more and I would end up paying less. Great customer service for helping one out who had no time to look ahead on the menu. When I arrived my meal was already ready for pick up and everything I needed was already packaged separately. So for a easy simple take out with minimal exposure I highly recommend them. The fish was crispy the fries were nice and delicious. read more

For me, I feel that Halibut House is not the best but not the worst - definitely somewhere in the middle. Hailing from Durham, this is a popular and relatively new joint that's quickly gaining a positive reputation amongst the community as a place for fish and chips that isn't super heavy or greasy. Meh, I like my junk food junky... The good: - Fish is fried lightly, and not heavily battered, for a "light" fried fish if ever there were such a thing - The prices are reasonable enough - Large space, so seating for small groups shouldn't be too much of an issue - Friendly service The bad: - Ordered the haddock, which my dining companion found a little overly fishy - The soup - Totally a skip! It tastes like canned stuff, with an unpleasantly thick and cornstarchy consistency like the kind of "cream" soup you get at a lot of HK-style cafes - Not sure if the coleslaw is made in-house, but it tastes like the kind of stuff you'd get scooped out from a large bucket at fast food chains read more

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Deeeelicious! And so affordable! $13 for halibut and chips -- unlimited tartare sauce (packets). Apparently it's $9 for lunch PLUS a pop! That's insane! Staff is so friendly and the place is clean and bright. Seat yourselves. Great for groups. Food comes quick after you order. Get your fix if youre ever in Markham!!!! read more

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place legit sucks, portions are tiny compared to other halibut houses. staff are rude and unprofessional. food was garbage compared to other halibut houses. complete waste of money, gave it a srcond chance but still garbage. save you money and stay away read more

Fish and Chips are better than average, I've been to the Newmarket store and this one, and its pretty consistent. Good service from both stores, friendly staff. I think there is a Sunday and Monday special. $6 Haddock and chips Also tried breakfast here, It wasnt that bad. Weekend Special (Sat & Sun Only)-1 Egg, 2 Strips of Bacon OR Sausage, Toast & Home Fries $3.49 I ordered Sausage to be added to my $3.49 special, and it was an extra $2.99 for 3 good sized sausages. Next time i will try this - Grand Slam Combo - 3 Eggs, 2 Bacon, 2 Ham, 2 Sausages, Home Fries & Texas Toast $9.95 Satisfied with service and food, will go back. :) read more

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this is a great fish and chips place and they have long hours for breakfast as it is until 2 pm the breakfast here is affordable and delicious. most of them include eggs , bread, potato squares and a meat the fish and chips are amazing the batter is light, crisp and airy and the fish has great taste and is soft and flakey. it melts in your mouth and is awesome !!!! I would recommend to come on Sunday or Monday for the $7 haddock and chips but the signature fish halibut taste the best because the fish is more dense and flavourful great deal and the fish you get is humongous the fries are thick cut but a little bland however you get a large portion and you also get coleslaw which I usually don't like but this one is better then average service here is quick and nice and the decor is simple would definitely come again read more

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Be prepared to put up with shitty attitudes from their servers. When placing an order for takeout, they not-so-subtlety hint that you can wait outside. Yes, in Canadian winters even when the restaurant is practically empty. Why? Because the servers get pissy that they have to disinfect the table if you sit there to wait. I understand there are COVID protocols, but we are paying customers just the same. Btw their "daily specials" are just the regular price at other fish & chip places. read more

We went in for lunch and had the cod and chips. The service was quick and friendly. We asked for the fries to be crispy and that is exactly what we got. The portion of fries was very generous but a little less so on the fish and slaw. They do have a lunch special, but we were told that it is basically 1/2 of the fish we went for the full order. Maybe next time if possible we'll get 3 fish and 1 fries and split it. Price was very reasonable and we will definitely be back. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Cod and Chips. Plenty O Fries. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I have been going to the Halibut Fish and Chips in Pickering and Markham for several years as my parents love it. I was very disappointed going to the one in Markham on Saturday January 5th. My 1st bad experience at this location was a few months back we ordered an Halibut Fish and Chips to go and was told the Coleslaw would be an extra $2.99. When asked I was told for take out orders the coleslaw is not included and I would have to pay the $2.99. This was told to me by the small Chinese girl, however, as the owners know my family, she will do me a "favor" and throw it in but I am not to tell anyone. I am not sure why what we order in the restaurant would not be the same as the take out. I bought a gift certificate for $25 for my parents. After dinner, I gave the same girl the certificate to go towards the meal, she came back adding $6.00 for "service Fees" and an additional $11 for I don't know what. When questioned, she said it is because of the certificate, changes has been made to include service fees. A bill that should be $56.50 not incl. the certificate was almost $75.00. We love the service but this is the 2nd time we are being ripped off at this location and wanted to share with everyone, check your bill. I am not sure if the owner is aware of this, but I have advised the rest of the family and others we have recommended that this organization is cheating customers. I will go to other locations but will never set foot at the Markham location as they are con artists. PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR BY GOING, THERE ARE MANY OTHER LOCATIONS TO GO TO. PENSIONERS, PLEASE BEWARE! To the owner, if your are not aware of what is going on as you are the cool, have a look and take action against this server as she is giving your restaurant a bad name. read more

Casual, diner-esque experience with quality food that is quite good! A place I frequent for breakfast and lunch, you can not go wrong with any of the breakfast combos, or fish and chip specials. The quality has been consistent, and the wait staff is friendly and polite. The breakfast seems to always have eggs and homefries that are always cooked perfectly. The fish is battered lightly, while the fish inside remains flaky and tender. The fries occasionally do come out with a darker fry, as a result of the dirty oil that it is fried in. However, I would recommend the fish chowder, which has a good consistency, and an abundance of fish. Huge fan of their coleslaw! read more

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They make fabulous fish and chips. I like my chips extra crispy and they will do that for me. Their fish is always fresh and tasty. The staff is friendly and always tries to provide prompt polite service as quickly as the number of customers allows for. I highly recommend the Uxbridge location. read more

This place is a GEM. They serve amazing fish and chips and is just east of Markham Road. The fish is perfectly battered, fried, and fresh. They serve many sides that accompany the fish and I would recommend this place to anyone who has a fried fish craving. I will definitely come back and also try their early bird breakfast deal ($3.95)! This place is a local restaurant so I am happy to support this business with their affordable prices and great food. read more

If I could give a less of a rating I would. First I got the garlic bread, which was basically a hot dog bun with garlic and cheese Second I got the famous halibut fish , disgusting... so much oil , like they soaked it in oil and fried it in oil and then drizzled oil on top lol. Fries were terrible. I would never go back Coleslaw was terrible read more

Horrible chicken souvlaki horrible!! Chicken was dry and seems like days old, and so was the rice. Didn't expect much since it's not a Greek place, but man....... never had such poor food! Definitely never gonna order green from them again. read more

My local go to joint for fish and chips! Friendly staff and I really enjoy the batter on the fish. I haven't been to other locations but I assume they're the same. It's a nice airy batter on your choice of halibut, haddock, or cod. My personal fave is haddock as it's a bigger piece of fish, flavourful, and flakey chunks of fish. They come with a large side of fries in which I can never finish so when I go with someone else, I usually order the 2 fish + 1 fries combo and share. I like my tartar sauce so I'm very glad that they do not charge for their sauce. I also noticed they serve breakfast. Loads of people we're ordering it but I did not. I did however got an order of their chocolate chip pancakes - YUM. 3 very large pancakes in my opinion. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Top - halibut, bottom - haddock - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Food: 7/10 -- Value: 10/10 -- Service: 8/10 -- Ambiance/Décor: 6/10 Halibut House is pretty ugly. Like old-fashioned white cafeteria style. But the food and service are why you come. And they deliver pretty well on both fronts. We went for a late lunch, just missing the 2:00pm cutoff for breakfast. There's a $2.99 breakfast special right now, which is crazy cheap. I got the two-piece haddock and chips ($14) and my friend got the lunch-size halibut special ($8) with a fish chowder ($1). The chowder was also ugly, but tasted decent. The halibut and haddock were both good and the fries were plentiful. In my opinion, everything could have been crisper. If the fish and fries were fried a little bit longer to have a little more colour, they would've been much better. But as is, they were okay. The portion is no joke. As you can tell by the picture, the size difference between the lunch-size halibut and the two piece haddock was drastic. The two-piece was extremely filling, especially because you also get a lot more fries. Service is really good. Everyone is friendly and attentive. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their other dishes. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Two-piece haddock and chips ($14) and lunch-size halibut special ($8) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Meh. Not good not bad. Really wouldn't come back by choice. The food quality seems one level down from Egg Smart or other breakfast places. Bacon is really thin, omelet ingredients were very sparse and basic. Service was good but thats about it. read more

I called ahead to order and it was ready but still hot when we went to pick it up. I ordered the cod special that included 2 pieces of cod and 1 order of fries. The fish was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The fries were meh. The service was speedy but cold and unwelcoming. I would go back because the fish was great and its quite close to me and I'd like to try their breakfast. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - I ordered the cod take out special with 2 pieces of cod and one order of fries and it was too big for its container - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We ordered take out fish and chips on Mothers Day. Granted, the place was very busy but still, the food was terrible. The halibut (if that's what it was) was almost absent beneath the batter and what thefe was, had a dry, leathery texture. The fries looked and tasted like they'd been reheated. The most edible thing was the tartar sauce in the little packets. Five orders of awful fish and chips. Stay away. read more

2.99 breakfast .an egg with bacon or Ham or sausage or extra egg and tiast, Not too bad Clean and Friday read more

It's 3.5 We had: Halibut and chips with coleslaw ($13.95): Good nice piece of fish. Lots of thick cut fries(above average). Coleslaw was okay. Rating: 3.5/5 Haddock and chips with greek salad + shrimps and scallops ($15.95): Nice fish and good batter. Greek salad was okay. Shrimp and scallops were average. Rating: 3/5 Overall good service. Nice comfy booth seating. Lots of people ordering takeout. read more

Great food at a reasonable price. Staff is busy but friendly. They have an open kitchen and a clear large menu, but it can be confusing on ordering take our the first time. (just walk through to the counter) We have has the Cod and haddock (5 fish and 3 fries for $31.95) plus Cole slaw and gravy for $40.05 taxes in. Fish is crisp and flacks, fries are homemade but a bit soggy (at least with take out). They also have Souvlaki, chicken fingers and wings, and salads. read more

Came here with my dad to see how their fish and chips were like. Suprisingly we see on the menu, halibut and onion rings so we order it. We order 1 halibut and chips and 1 halibut and onion rings. To our suprise, the onion rings were subpar but the chips were great. The halibut also tasted fresh, making us ponder where they are getting their supply of halibut. Overall, I would recommend eating here. The reason why it is a 4 star review and not a 5 star is because the atmosphere was a bit weird. read more

We got take out from here tonight. We ordered 3 haddock and chip specials. They are only $6 on Sundays and Mondays. First of all I want to say that I was born and bred in the UK. Also, this is what my family does, in the UK. So I'm gonna have extremely high standards for fish and chips. My dad has had his own shops since 1973. So I know a little bit about fish and chips. The fish itself is ok, batter is nice but the fish fillets are not completely battered. They are known as lightly battered, in the biz. If you fully coat the fillets, you end up with juicy fillets that are similar to steamed fish. And your fillet doesn't dry up and absorb as much oil during the frying process. Also, the sizing of the fish is not uniform. They are all different shapes and sizes. Not good if you happen to get a smaller fillet. The haddock is ok but a bit too "meaty and dry in texture" for me. Might be from being under battered and the moisture from the fish is all zapped out from the high cooking fat temperature. I prefer my fish much juicier. You should just order fully battered fish and eat only half the batter. The chips are all twice fried which means that they are crispy but have a bit too much colour. They taste ok, but would taste better, if potatoes over here had a better flavour to begin with. Most traditional places, in the UK, fry their chips only once from fresh. They just taste creamier and flavourful, even with no seasoning. Staff seemed friendly, helpful and the service was fast too. We enjoyed our fish suppers tonight but I rarely buy fish and chips, in Canada. But I would recommend this place to people. And if I get another craving for fish and chips, I would return here. read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips - Haddock and chip specials. Fillets not completely battered and much different sizes. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Markham, Ontario

If there were half stars this would be 3.5 stars worth. My bf and I got the take out special with 2 pieces of halibut and 1 order of fries for $21.95. It was actually a good amount of food that made us full and we're not light eaters. The fries were thick cut and the fish was meaty with a nice batter. The only downside was that the fish batter was a little bit greasy for me but it was still delicious. We got take out so I can't rate them on the service but the lady I talked to on the phone and when we picked up our food was very nice and gave us all the extra tartar sauce that we wanted (we love that stuff). Everything was piping hot and freshly made and since it's only about 5 mins away from us, we will def be back. I'll try to take pictures next time before we devour everything. read more