A second trip after the last reviews, and have to say, just as good. They were busy as all get out and still handled my order and did it right. Word of warning and the real reason for my review today: I was feeling particularly hungry when here and the smell was just so intoxicating, I went for the two fish one chips order. I had ordered the normal haddock fish and chips the first time and it was enough but thought I was up to the challenge. I was NOT. Each piece of fish is basically A WHOLE FISH. it is A LOT. Also, surprisingly filling. Also, there is a TON of fries included with the one serving, enough to feed two people easily. Delicious. Definitely worth the trip! read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - The second piece of a two fish one chips dinner. Don't try and be a hero, ONE is more than enough! - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is a good spot for a quick lunch. It's very much no frills, but the prices are decent and the food is alright for what you get. Not pictured is a small side of coleslaw that you get to go along with your food! read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - Baja fish - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

great food, great portions (great price too). Owner was really nice as well. Would recommend.

Great place to go for fish and chips. The quality and portions are good with quick and friendly service. Not too bad for a quick bite to sit, but can get a little crowded at peak times. Great for take out or delivery read more

I remember coming here as a kid when this place was owned by this cute old asian couple, with the antiquey exterior, Harbord Fish and Chips used to be a staple in this neighbourhood. Ever since they got bought the quality has greatly decreased. Even the modernized exterior is just so ugly. The packaging is excessive and doesnt make sense. They pack everything into this giant cake box. I ordered a single order of Haddock, it doesnt make sense. The fish is however bland. Without an packaged wholesale tartar sauce, it would have no flavour. It tasted overly peppery as well. It also tasted like the oil they used was used several times over and even after finishing the lingering taste of old oil remained in my mouth. Cook on the fish on the hand is not bad. Sadly flavours is what matters and not just the cook of the fish. There was also a bone in my fish which shouldn't have happened. If there fish was this bad, I can only imagine how their fries would turn out. read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There's way too much batter and the fish was too thin. There was batter/ doughy parts where they Fish should be in the middle and definitely disappointing. The fries were ok when warm but once cooled down, they were dry and not soft inside. Super pricy for such little fish filet. read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - fish and chips in a basket - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Don't order chicken fingers. You'd do better just to get a cheap box of frozen ones and cook them yourself. Had high hopes... But my family will stick to other better local options. They should put more effort into chicken if it's actually in their name. Disappointment. read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - It's like they just opened a box of Jane's frozen chicken tenders. - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I get it, ingredients are getting more expensive and restos are reluctant to raise prices in fear of losing customers BUT this establishment is now providing TILAPIA when you choose HALIBUT. Tilapia is a tasteless fish totally unsuitable for batter frying. Ordered thru DOORDASH and they initially said they gave me a credit, which disappeared before I could order again. This is FRAUD on both their parts! read more

Fish and chips don't get much worse than this place. The chips were burnt and over saturated in oil. The fish, or lack there of is more like deep fried fish skin. The batter is probably the least most disgusting thing. It is still not great batter. read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had fish and chips delivered to hospital as a treat for my grandson. Very disappointed fish was bland, no flavour to speak of. Batter was hard picked most of it off. Way too much grease coming from both the chips and fish, had to keep wiping it off. Can't say it's the worst I've had but certainly not even close to the best. Come on Harbord you can do better!!! read more

The fact that this place only has three stars saddens me, as it's actually the best fish and chips place around. First and foremost the chips are to die for. The perfect texture crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, always browned to perfection and they also keep the skins on - the only way to each french fries. They let you season them as you wish with malt vinegar, salt, etc. It's always super fast and you get to watch your fish fry right in front of you. A bit greasy, but the batter is light and super crispy. Plus the couple that man this place work together in perfect harmony, he fries the fish while she gets the fries sorted. Sooo cute. Always wrapped in paper - usually the Toronto Star and you're good to go. Finally, the 'slaw. Sooo good. It's the perfect amount of sweetness and liquidiness for 'slaw. Try some! To me this joint is more a summer place since seat-age is only outside however, I've discovered they are in fact open in winter just not on Sunday's - SCORE. More than anything this place is a wonderful summer treat. Don't go if you're into counting calories though, this place isn't for you. n.b. Should totally be noted they give you tons of fries and fish. Either split them with a friend or know there's no way you'll finish your meal. read more

Something about this place makes me like it. Maybe it's the incredibly small and cozy feel to it. This little shack on Harbord spits out Fish & Chips of really good quality. I feel it really is one of the best Fish & Chips places in the downtown area (closely competing with Chippy's Fish & Chips on Bloor & Bathurst). There's just something about this place that when you walk into it, you really feel like you're sea-side and the server is a sea captain serving you fresh fish. The fish then come wrapped in newspaper and filled with fine chips. Although this isn't a fancy place (obviously) so don't expect TOO much but if you're craving really good normal fish and chips for a good price then you've definitely found the place! read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Reviewed Dish: Halibut and Fries It's really an unassuming hole in the wall kind of place. It's more catered to take out crowds, it can probably sit 3 people inside. But there's a table outside the restaurant. The halibut is so fresh that the meat is still flaky, the batter is so light light and crisp. The finished product is easily the size of 2 pieces of fish anywhere else! Overall the portion size is more than any other Fish & Chips place I went to, and it tastes incredible. They even have a hand press to make the fries on the spot, so it's really fresh. Reviewed during: Mon - Fri Lunch time Service Speed: It's pretty much a take out place Cooking speed: 4 / 5 Food Quality: 5 / 5 Food Quantity: 5 / 5 Price: 4.5 / 5 Cleanness: 3 / 5 Repeat: Yes read more

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We went in to the Harbord Fish and Chips with high hopes of a good meal at round 4:15 pm on Saturday 27 of Nov. 2021 Paid over 31$ for two one piece Halibut meals. When we got to our car and started to eat, we were thoroughly disappointed. The good portion of Fish had minimal coating and literally flopped over in our hands. The insides were SOGGY and TASTELESS and my wife only ate a small portion. The Fries were tiny, spindly, dry and hard for the most part, to say nothing of being old and cold. The ones that were a tiny bit larger were dry inside. This meal was disgusting in the end. Fully half of the fries were inedible and the rest barely. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE FOOD...(using the term loosely) What a waste of good money spent on bad food. NEVER GOING BACK read more

L-O-V-E Harbord Fish & Chips and find myself here (shamefully) at least once a week! My sidekick & I split a single halibut & chips w/ 2 pops (about $16) and it's plenty for us to both feel full but not bursting. The fish portion is quite large, and they are super generous with their fries. It's a tiny spot with 2 or 3 stools inside and 4 picnic tables outside. I just love coming here and eating under their awning, watching the Harbord st traffic go by. A family operation, staff are super friendly and always happy to see us. I've never taken fish to go so I can't vouch for how well it travels . Cash only. Ps. The west wall is painted baby blue and blooms with hot pink cosmos all summer - v. instagrammable! :) read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Food was refried and not edible! They must have recycled an old order that wasn't picked up. Batter was charred, and haddock fish itself was thin and fibrous. A waste of time to travel back to restaurant during pandemic to get a refund. read more

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There is an old saying "if it's not broke, don't fix it." Sometime back, I went there just after the new owners took over and for some reason they decided to change batter recipe, it now had a hint of sweetness to it that I did not like at all. As a result I did not go back until last week, where I just decided to just order their fries. So after the girl on counter takes my order, she did not make them fresh BTW, as the old owners always used to, but just took my order out of the fries holder. I was going to say something, but I passed someone coming out and thought they where left over from their order and still hot, crispy and fresh. This ended up to be not the case so I had on order of warmish, limp oiled -up fries which for the most part I threw out (I did eat a few as I was truly hungry at the time). Why buy a place if you are not going to at least try to maintain the previous owner's standard of quality. Please go back to the old batter recipe and make fresh fries. read more

STORE SOLD under new ownership- This used to be my spot for fish and chips now trying it after it was sold is a disapointment. firstly the haddock is not haddock its some sort of cheaper fish. I no haddock when I taste it and this stuff I was sold had a gooey texture and a nasty fishy taste to it; taste more like talapia then any haddock I ever had. The only reason why I gave it 2 stars is because the coleslaw hasn't changed and still taste the same. read more

I love yelp. 50% of reviews "batter is too heavy" 50% of reviews "batter is too light" I love the additional people "they waste condiments" (NO you wasted them by not giving them back) "Portions are OK/too small/too big/but you wont leave hungry" - I have the appetite of a Blue Whale, I did not leave hungry, and given the amount of food i ate, I almost didn't make it out of the picnic bench. "too expensive" - for a pound of fries and half pound of Halibut you paid $11. Unreal. If you bought the same ingredients at Pusateris or St Lawrence Market, you wouldn't have money left to buy oil to fry it all in. Review: This is the kind of place that everyone is so happy with their food that everyone just started talking to eat other rather than pounding the food in their face. Its amazing. Yes, the people are lovely. When I asked for my tartar sauce, they happily coughed it up. The spot is amazing. The food is so incredibly good, that I just want it everyday. Its different from other fish and chip places, the batter has a lot of flavor, rather than just crunch. My wife ordered the fried shrimp, which I tried desperately to finish for her. FOR HER. It must be so hard for 'foodies' to eat out, when they have seen so many pretty pictures of food. I would eat here often if I didn't live in fear of needing a new wardrobe. read more

freshly battered fish was delicious and crispy. i enjoy the fries too on the outdoor picnic table. Monica provides happy and friendly welcoming service. read more

Hey, what's happened here? This was a childhood favourite! When I moved back to the area half a decade ago, I started coming here again. It's been good until literally tonight. Following recent renovations, we grabbed some dinner here. The batter on the fish was thick as heck and raw where it touched the fish, the chips were CLEARLY old as heck and had been sitting out. Where are the old owners? Do they know what's going on? Damn. It's a shame. I hope they're doing alright. read more

I figured I'd give them a shot and found the food tasty and the portions are quite generous. You will definitely fill up on their fish and fresh cut fries. read more

Warning. We decided to try give Harbord Fish & Chips another try because it was a rainy night and it is close by. Unfortunately their food which is usually too greasy for our taste (they need to change their oil more often and cook at the right temperature) was tonight inedible. The regular owners weren't there and the fish was raw inside the cooked batter making the fish inedible. We ate the greasy fries and threw out the uncooked fish. read more

Two & a half stars. I'm still chugging Pepto Bismol to help me get over the greasy stomach overload of Harbord Fish & Chips. Don't get me wrong, when eating fish & chips I expect a level of greasiness. About three bites into the fish and I knew I was in trouble. If this had been Texas I'd have mounted a little oil rig right on top of my basket of food and exclaimed "we've hit oil!". (urp) Maybe I've just been spoiled by the incredible fish & chips I ate at the Golden Hind in London, England. A couple of comments to add; First off being oily is one thing but when you can taste the oil its definitely time to change the cooking fat. This was the case last night. The upside was that it was a lovely evening weather wise so we sat outside with some other Yelpers and enjoyed a few minutes of the last of the seasonal weather. I don't think I'd be going back to Harbord F&C's, at least not without a good supply of Tums, Rolaids and Pepto Bismol in hand. read more

I don't get it. When I first walked into this petite isolated whitewashed building, I thought I was in for a treat. The cute aquamarine sign and letterboard menu were endearing. The fact that this entire business could fit inside a shipping container gave me hope. Noting that there was seating for fewer than five people made me feel like a VIP for even getting in. But their foodstuffs changed everything. The fish was small, over-battered, over-fried and not really tasty at all. The packets of Heinz tartar sauce were a bit insulting too. I'm no chef, but I can muster a quick tartar sauce. Fries were the only decent part of the meal, but a bit soggy for my liking. Though the service was quick and friendly, I'm hesitant to return. Obligatory Title Pun: In this case: CUT BAIT. Menu Readability: Cute. Need to mention: They do have a couple picnic tables out front too. What this place teaches me about myself: Heck yeah, I can make tartar sauce. read more

All in all its OK, perhaps not quite "A-OK" but I'll round up. The food is rather heavy, and the fish to batter ratio is a little disappointing. Tastes fine for oily food. Fries complement the fish well. Prices are good. $22.50 tax in for a dinner for two which is 2.5 fish (the haddock / cheaper of the two), 2 fries servings and two little coleslaws. You won't leave hungry... but ... "leaving not hungry" after a meal is a pretty low bar to set. One extra star because we had three people and after ordering the dinner for two the guy put our servings (unsolicited) into three different plates, which I appreciated. The funny thing was that since there was a dinner for 4 and dinner for 2 we asked if we could basically get a "dinner for three" which they wouldn't sell however the dinner for 2 is more than enough for three people. read more

This is definitely a hole in the wall. Not a thing in here is younger than 15years old, maybe even the oil. Walk into this fish shack and you have an extensive menu consisting of fish and chips. As small as the restaurant is inside, each and every piece of floor space either has a chair or table occupying it. If the weather is nice I would opt to sit outside as you won't walk away smelling like 15year old oil and french fries. Service from the fryman was pretty great. He was super friendly and as accommodating as he could possibly be. The food was lack luster. The portions look amazing and the size of fish was large and the amount of fries were more than what I could handle. Although the fish seemed large, it consisted of mostly batter. I found the batter too light and crispy and it soaked up the grease like a sponge so each and every bite would release even more grease. The fries were undercooked but you do get plenty of them. Overall, the fish and chips are not worth traveling for. You get better fish and chips at a chain restaurant, quite the shame as fish and chips are the only things this place does. It came out to $12 for one piece of fish and a truckload of fries, if quantity is your game then its a winner but I can't justify the price for what you get. read more

I'm not sure what the huge fuss about this place is. I was really excited to come to this place after hearing rave reviews. I was very disappointed. I'm sort of biased on the fact that I'm from the coast, but compared to Chippy's in Toronto -- this place needs some work. I got the 2 piece and shared it with somebody else. They put it on 2 separate plates which was nice of them -- the portions looked HUGE---------- until we bit into them. Batter Batter Batter, and not even the good kind of batter. I was fighting the flakes to find my fish! In fish and chips -- fish should definitely be the star of the dish , not the deep fried batter. It was extremely greasy and hard to eat. Don't even get me started on the their tarter sauce. If you have this big of a reputation, you still feel the need to get HEINZ packets of Tarter sauce which are messy and a disaster and terrible tasting? Not even a bottle... Packets. Tarter sauce is one of the easiest sauces to make, and so delicious when it's fresh. Heinz? Really? read more

Sorry, Harbord F & C - but I have to update my review. I WANT to like this place. I wish their fish was good. But it's not. Now - I must say - they are very pleasant. Happy to see a customer and friendly. But this fish is just plain bad. Sometimes it is worse than others. The last time I was there it was rather pathetic. Especially after I have started to experience GOOD fish and chips (like at SeaWitch on St. Clair - west of Bathurst.) But again - with my last visit - the batter was hard and dark and crusty and fell off the fish - and it was thin - and it seemed like the oil needed changing - or something. Such a shame that the old couple that work there are so nice - and the fish just isn't. Previous review: Somewhat disappointing. Expensive and the batter fell off almost all the fish. The batter was dark and too crispy - and it seemed as though the oil may have needed a change. Fries were fair. They waste condiments. Shame. I didn't want any ketchup - but they didn't ask - and gave me about 7. I got about 10 tartar, 6 vinegar, and LOTS of salt and pepper - almost all of which were wasted. So much for the environment. 2 orders of fish, one fry, and 8 shrimp cost $38 read more

Had the haddock and chips. The price was right but the resulting meal was disappointing. Fish was over battered and a bit overcooked. I can overlook the tartar sauce in packets, but if the fish ain't great, I'm not going to be happy. Chips were alright but I was too let down by the fish to really notice. read more

Harbord Fish and Chips is a small brick hut that looks out of place compared to some of the fancier establishments on Harbord. Once you walk in though you find a nice couple cooking delicious fried fish and thick french fries. You can get either Halibut or Haddock and the fries are home made. Everything is very tasty and all the usual condiments are available, although the tartar sauce only comes in packets. A meal here will probably set you back $15-$20 but the portions are very large. If you're in the market for some good fish and chips, you could do a lot worse. read more

After acquiring two good Scottish friends, I learned how to stop thinking haddock is gross and love the chippy. This chippy is around the corner from my house and was recommended by a friend. A Scottish friend and I made tracks and ordered one fish (because I was afraid of eating it) and two orders of fries (because I am not afraid of potatoes) and dove into a plate of grease, fried batter, and culture shock. The fish here at Harbord is really good because the batter used is light and airy and does not overwhelm any other part of the meal. It is also possible to simply order fish without fries (!), which is what I opt for these days because I find the fries disappointing and the meal expensive. After making it to Scotland myself, I brought back with me a very handy bottle of HP brown sauce which completely transforms the entire experience and makes it even more delicious that even thought possible. If you have any idea what I am talking about, well, good. As for the ambiance, sure, there's none, but that's why I like it. It's literally a brick shack on the street with a cute sign and interesting clientele, just like the chippies back in the UK. If you're looking for a fancier and more authentic chippy with full chippy accessories, head up to Chippy's on Bloor, where you can get battered salmon and mushy peas! PS Yelp asked me if this place is good for kids and my initial reaction was no - this is not a healthy meal by any means! read more

Most of the time when I feel a hankering for fish & chips and don't feel like taking the trek out to my fav spot B&B i'll head over to to Harbord to get my fix. It's a small place but they at least they have benches for you to enjoy your f&c and people watch. When I go there I always get the haddock, not only is it cheaper then halibut but the results turn out better. The time I tried the halibut it was overcooked and tough, in that the moisture had come out of the fish but the batter retained it so it was wet but biting into it was like biting into a sponge. After that I only ordered the haddock and I've been satisfied with the results so that's my fish of choice from now on (plus it's bigger too, which is a bonus). The fries are good, I hate to admit this but they do fries better then B&B's in that they have that crispiness on the outside but still moist on the inside, consistenly too. Cole slaw is extra so I've never tried it and tartar sauce is from packets, which you kind of expect. Prices are pretty much in line with most other f&c places, coming out to a little north of $10 and the owners are a friendly couple so how can you not support them :) Good place to go to when the weather's nice. read more

Harbord Fish & Chips - The Haddock - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Went in super late, food was amazing, staff was up for a good banter and chat. Will go back on our next kate night run. Cheers!

Nothing like the smell of grease and dinner wrapped in newsprint! This is a small place that serves up generous portions of deep-fried goodness. We were hungry and ordered the dinner for two: - 2.5 servings of halibut - 2 orders of fries - 2 coleslaws The pieces of fish were massive! The fish was perfectly cooked and the batter was thick, heavy, and super crunchy. The fries were good, especially topped with malt vinegar. If you are getting food to go, they keep packets of the malt behind the counter that you can ask for. Not a huge fan of the packaged tartar sauce... and we still ran out even though they did give us additional packets. (I really like the sauces at Chippy's!) The coleslaw is very soupy... if that's what you like. The meal was a glorious amount of calories! There was so much food that we didn't eat the coleslaw and the half of fish! Next time, I might just get a single dinner for myself instead of sharing a dinner for two. It would end up being a bit cheaper and the perfect amount of food. I enjoyed my fish and chips, but this place is not top of my list for F & C places. read more

The fish was unseasoned, awful texture and overcooked - fries were bland - the portions are huge but is not really worth it - used to go there all the time but has really gone downhill read more

Great service. Pricey but you get A LOT to eat, easily shared between two. The food is a good, quick fix. The fries are decent, perhaps better enjoyed if they are eaten on site. Mine are usually a bit smoshed when I get around to eating them. I can only stomach the grease from this meal about once a season but it's worthy of repeat business. I like that the takeaway is packaged like the Brits do it, in newspaper :) Give this place a try at least once. read more

I was excited to try this authentic looking place after a glowing review from a friend. Prices were definitely on the high side, but I remained intrigued. We ordered the 4 person haddock dinner to go. Upon unwrapping the newspaper each portion was wrapped in, I was pleased with the portion size. Unfortunately, the batter was heavy, the fish itself tasteless, the tartar sauce in tiny purchased packets, and the Cole slaw soggy, oddly colored and finely minced. Huge dissapointment from this place. Would not recommend. read more

I was nervous to try it out with new ownership but needn't have been worried. The Halibut was moist and delicious, the fries plentiful, and they still have my fave brand of tartar sauce! read more

This place is not a restaurant. It is a gallery. The only piece it contains is the poster by the door to the right of the counter. read more