Absolutely horrible! Yuck! Chips were like biting into warm raw potatoes. My daughter's shrimp were pasty, greasy and disgusting. Haddock was dry and had only been battered on one side. We threw out the entire meal and ordered pizza. So so disappointed. Never again! 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

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

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

Came here last night for dinner. Upon entering this place, I wasn't sure if it was a sit down restaurant or an order at the counter because they had a counter with the menu above it making it look like an order at the counter.. but I think that was there for the take out? I felt a bit uneasy, but looked around and figured it should be a sit down, as others were sitting with their meals, and I didn't see any trays. The menu itself is a bit odd. They had all of your traditional Fish & Chips options (but boo, no calimari), but also had other stuff on the back of the menu; Chicken Wings, Burgers, Souvlaki, Chicken Fingers.. We stuck to the namesake and ordered Fish & Chips. I had the Halibut with Chips and Coleslaw for $12.95. The fish was really nice, I enjoyed it a lot. But the fries could have been better. Really dry and a little mushy, didn't seem like they cut them fries on premises. The coleslaw seemed store bought too. They had an abundance of tartar sauce packets on the table, so that was appreciated. I've been to some places that only offer you 2 packs, and I have to keep asking for more. Service wasn't bad and wasn't great either. Just so-so. I would come back here if I'm craving Fish & Chips, but wish they had better chips. read more

Best fish & chips in Markham $6 Sunday/Monday deal for Haddock & Chips Nothing else compares read more

Halibut House Fish and Chips restaurant opened up in Markham very recently and after a late night at the office, I decided to head on over there to take advantage of their $6.00 halibut dinner special for Sundays and Mondays. I got there just in the nick of time as the restaurant was closing at 9:00 pm. however judging by the number of people that were still there, I am sure that they would have taken me as the place was still about a quarter full. I got a booth seat and right away the waitress asked my friends and I if we were there for the $6.00 evening dinner special. We said for sure as the regular price was almost doubled so for certain we were going to take advantage of their great promotion deal. The fish arrived within ten minutes and wow did we all get a huge piece of fish. The fish stretched right across the plate which was large to begin with and they were plenty of coleslaw and fries that filled up the gaps on the plate. I was actually quite surprised at the size of the fish as most places often cut corners on special days to lure customers in for cheaper prices for food but then reduce the size of the content as well. The large fish was fried perfectly with just the right amount of batter. The fries were equally as good and their coleslaw was good but not spectacular. The fish was fresh and not mushy and they were plenty of tartar sauce and ketchup to go all around. It was steaming hot on the inside and the fresh tasting fish meat was as perfect as any other piece of fish I have ever had. For $6.00 a plate, one certainly could not go wrong with it. We were all definitely amazed at the quality and the size of the fish. There were certainly no complaints at all from my friends or from myself. If we were to pass by it again, we will for sure drop in and have another wonderful piece of their delicious fish. read more

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

I went here today for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience. Walked into the restaurant and stood awkwardly for a second before I saw the sign that said "seat yourselves" and so I walked over to a booth. What other reviewers say are correct. The booths are not nailed to the ground so they move when people behind you get up from their table. Anyways - I ordered the Haddock and Chips special which was... $6!! I even had to ask the waitress if it was a smaller portion and she said that it was a regular portion sized, just a special. I think the regular price is $8.95 so for $6 that was a great deal! The wait staff here are very friendly. Everyone smiles a lot. They are visibly busy serving tables and it took a few minutes for a waitress to approach my table but when she did she was super bubbly and in general gave off a great vibe. I also ordered a large Greek salad and here is where I will say that there is room for improvement. When I think of Greek salad I think cubes of cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, red onions. Well we got a bit of that but basically it was just a salad of ice berg lettuce and a couple of olives from a can, some slices of tomatoes, and some feta. It was $5 which is a decent value and the salad is enough to feed 2 people but I wouldnt get the salad again next time. It just wasnt really Greek. I feel like I paid $5 for lettuce. When the Haddock & Chips arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find that the portions were very generous. A very large piece of haddock and lots of great fries. Whether these fries were hand cut or came out of a bag didnt really matter much. The important thing was that they tasted fresh. I drenched all of my fries in the malt vinegar provided on the table and used maybe 7 or 8 packages of tartar sauce. I loved that they were easily available on the table and I didnt have to ask for it. Unlike Blue Nose just down the street, Halibut House doesnt charge you extra for tartar sauce. The haddock itself could have been better. I'm not sure if it was just mine but my piece of Haddock was pretty thin. The batter around it made it look plump and thick but when I cut into it I was a bit disappointed to find how thin it was. It was still tasty but I think it was a matter of the piece I got and not the norm. Water wasnt refilled but I didnt really finish my glass until the very end of the meal so it didnt really matter much. I would definitely go back to sample some of their other menu items and for sure Id go back on a Sunday or Monday for their $6 special. A meal well worth the price. read more

Nice and clean restaurant with affordable price. Lunch special and breakfast special are worthy Staffs are friendly read more

Place looks a little run down, but the food is surprisingly good. Had the halibut and it was fresh and perfectly fried. The fries are also done very well. Portion is decent size. Price might be a bit on the higher side which doesn't align with the "cheap" decor of the place and the subpar service, but the food makes up for it. read more

Batter is very light and fluffy despite the oiliness. Coleslaw is just right without being too creamy. The fish chowder gives you a great level of comfort. Very relaxed and casual restaurant. It's a great place to stop by if you feel like some comfort food while still in your pj's. read more

Amazing seafood! Garlic shrimp and calamari are my favourite. Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory is the perfect finishing touch! The food is perfect however venue is very casual. Also you can show up in sweatpants which some people may or may not like. read more

I have probably been here 6 times since it opened up. This is by far the Best Fish and Chips joint in the GTA. I have tried the Halibut, Cod and Haddock. The haddock is probably the least desirable type of fish you would want to eat. The Halilbut and Cod are excellent. The fish is cooked to perfection. Very light batter. Moist. Amazing fries. Quick service, excellent daily fish specials. They also have lunch specials for 2.99. Highly recommend. read more

So delicious and tasty. And the price cannot be beat. Portions are huge! Cannot stress that enough. I ordered the halibut and I love how you have the option to have both a salad AND fries. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Had no issues even though they were quite busy on a Friday evening. I have a new go-to place in Markham! read more

What you order for take out and dine in are extras. When you order fish and chips for dine in its also served with coleslaw but when you order for take out you need to pay extra for coleslaw. WTF. What country do we live in. If your going to operate a business and be successful first learn the language second don't screw around and try to charge extra for something that should already come with your meal. I will never step foot into that dive ever again and the sad part that was my first time. Buh bye. read more

Feel bad writing this however food is very average here and I am sure most people who go there once hardly return

Had the Haddock $7 Sunday/Monday special. Huge dish. Good but could have been a bit less oily. Server was awesome read more

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

When they first opened the fish was good. In a very short time the prices went up and the quality of the meals went down. Fish n chips is very greasy. Stay away from Halibut House. There's an excellent fish n chip place just east of this restaurant. read more

Saw the waitress use the same cloth she wiped floor with to wipe table . Won't be returning read more

Took the family for dinner on one of those busy nights that we were pressed for time and didn't want to cook. Ordered 4 fish & chips. Turns out my young son doesn't like battered fish so only ate some of the fries. Asked if I could order just a chicken skewer without the full meal which came with more fries etc. WILLING TO PAY but not for a full meal. They refused. I had to take my son home and make him a meal as they were completely inflexible. Totally ruined the whole idea of the evening, was very disappointed. What happened to making your customers happy? Didn't think it was a big ask to pay for a couple of skewers. Instead my son went home hungry and I had to spend time in kitchen. Shouldn't have gone there in the first place. read more

Ordered Halibut n Chips and Chicken wings, overpriced - small portion, not appealing to look at as the fish batter did fully covered the fish, the halibut fish was thin and also it does not taste fresh - fishy. There were a lot fries with bit ends, the chicken wings were a rip off, small pieces, full of breaded with no meat. Never coming back here. read more

so i live nearby and have drove by many times but never bothered trying it out until yesterday. i read some of these other reviews down here and they were good enough to convince me to try it. this has nothing to do with the food, but the service was good and quick which is always a pleasant thing. I ordered halibut and fries for take out. They gave A LOT of fries and a fillet of halibut. the fries were not too bad at all. i poured on some malt vinegar and had some ketchup with that. however, as i was eating the fries, the more i ate, the more pasty/starchy my mouth started getting so i didn't even finish my fries. The halibut however, was quite good. tartar sauce came in packets which i always wants to see a fish and chips place make their own tartar sauce but this is apparently the norm. the halibut was not dry at all. the batter was not thick and was not dripping in oil. so the halibut, really good. the fries. i could do without. i would come back to try the other menu items as well since i live so close, but for halibut and fries, i'll have to travel another 10 minutes or so west to get my fix. read more

I had the daily special of the standard fish and chips, fries were cooked perfectly and the fish was great! All came at a great price too!

The meal here is fantastic. I really like Halibut and it is prepares very well here as fish and chips. Good value - Great Food! read more

Very good Fries, good fish, also had the pork souvlaki, not great but ok, cooked on a flat top grill, a little dry. Good Greek salad. Lots of feta. Glass bottled pop available, always good. Service was very good, friendly, fast. Interior is bright, big windows. Good price. Will go again. read more

No frills dining. This is your typical fish and chips restaurant. Choice of haddock, cod or halibut. The halibut is $4 more than the haddock and cod. Large portions, especially the fries and coleslaw. If you like tartar sauce, it's unlimited (packets). I also had their fish chowder and that was pretty good! read more

Horrible service, ordered 3 dishes and we're forced to move 3 times. After the order we weren't given water for everyone cause we're "students". Been going for years and was juss extremely pissed off about this. read more

I am a consistent customer at Halibut House and it's been twice now where i've been refused water or moved from my seat. Service is horrible do not recommend. read more

This has been our go to breakfast take out to bring home every Saturday morning. Order is always ready when I get there, eggs, sausage and bacon are on point. Potato quality and quantity of eggs sometimes can be a hit and miss but overall it's more good than bad. I've had the fish and chips and it's pretty good, I'm Not such a big fan of the fries as it's pretty under salted and just kind of getting the feeling of quantity over quality. read more

Terrible breakfast, while the price is right the quality is not. Bacon undercooked, pancakes rubbery. The only thing done right was the toast. I will try again for the fish but won't be rushing back. read more

We're fish and chip snobs, and while there is nothing wrong with this place, it's not as good as other places. I found the halibut to be dry and not as moist as other high quality places. On another visit we got the haddock and the portion wasn't that great for a cheaper fish. Their fries were great but not worth returning. Bluenose is better. read more

I was really impressed with Halibut House. I originally ordered the 5 cod special but noticed later that they had a $6 Sunday special (haddock + fries). I wanted to change my order, but they had already put down the fish. The owner/chef said it was okay, and would honour the Sunday special pricing. The food was really great. The batter was light and crispy. Would definitely come back. read more

Great selection of dishes with HUGE portions. The fish is fresh and not greasy. You can order many different side dishes however I do not recommend the mushy peas. It is not at all like the mushy peas at Danny's Fish and Chips and tastes like baby food purée. Also one of the younger waitresses has a bit of an attitude but the service is efficient. read more

It pains me to write a bad review, because I always eat here and the food quality is decent. But I have to give low marks regarding the service. I am a very faithful and repeat customer to Halibut House Markham, but on 3 takeout occasions they have forgotten an item we paid for. Its not until I get home that we realize its missing. Tonight was one example, where they forgot the gravy we paid for. Driving all the way back (each time) was not an issue about money or the food, but principle. All I got handed when I returned was the old cold gravy that was sitting there, no apology, no offer for a fresh serving. When I made a point to them about the multiple errors, I received a half-hearted sorry, and when I continued to explain about having some resolve for loyal customers, I was offered a coleslaw just to put a quick end to my lecture. I refused the coleslaw since I did not want that first of all, and did not want to accept a pay off in place of a genuinely helpful response to my concerns. I honestly hope they see and read this review. Its dis-heartening for myself, because I (biased or not) know they are Asian owners/workers, and being Asian myself, I always love supporting my Asian brothers/sisters. Thats probably a big reason why I am loyal to them. But I don't know if I have received the same respect and support back to me. I hope they turn this around, and although most people won't give them another try, I will in hopes of seeing a redemption. read more

Great experience. Food is good and priced accordingly. Would like to see homemade tartar sauce. The packets are basically mayo. Tonnes of fries with your order. We'll be back for sure!! read more

I came here a few times. The halibut was pretty dry inside. 3 times in a row the fries were soggy and not hot. That's a deal breaker for me. I got curious and looked over at the kitchen area. They pre make a bunch of fries and throw them in a big grey tray. That probably explains why the fries are not hot. They've been sitting out. The service was great though, but I will not be coming back. I go to Blue Nose fish and chips across the street now. Way better fish and chips! read more

Haddock - Fish was battered and fried perfectly. Fish texture and taste was just right, did not taste rotten or frozen for too long. Chips - Fries were totally off. It tastes like the ones you buy at the grocery store and fried in your own kitchen, but not successful. Service - Although staffs were not rude, they are just mediocre. You order and then get your food. However, they were not knowledgeable. There are roughly 55 species of cods. I asked the waitress who took our order what type of cod is in the "cod and chips." She stared at me as if I asked the stupidest question in the world and asked me "what do you mean?" I wouldn't accept a staff taking orders at a fish and chip restaurant and not knowing what type of cod is used in their menu. Price - It's mediocre for what you get in return of food and services, can't say it's excellent nor horrible. read more

Friendly staff. $6 A giant plate of fries and a pieces of Haddock with coleslaw every Sunday and Monday. What more can you ask for. I also had the best chicken fingers I ever had. read more

Very good fish and chips. The fish are soft and juicy inside, light and crispy outside. Unlimited tartar sauce, not like some places where they charge you for more. The restaurant is nice and tidy. I will come again! read more

A bit pricey for what you get I think. The fish was fried with thick batter and there was barely any meat under it. I basically ate batter