Came in with high expectations, left feeling disappointed. Fish was just ok with soggy wet batter. The clam chowder bowl was good but not really mind blowing like I've had before. The star of the show, surprisingly, was the coleslaw and the fries. Service was friendly and they checked on you often, filled your water. Atmosphere wasn't the most enjoyable as you can't really hear your table talk because the staff are having TOO good of a time working and laughing. While I think it's great to have a workplace where employees enjoy where they work, it didn't make a nice dining experience for us. Overall, Jack's is just mid level fish and chips... but I don't think I'll be back. Followed your story on IG for a while so I wish you all the best. read more

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Good food. Fries was very good and fish too Service was good. Cashier was friendly and helpful. Simple, small nook. I hope they can expand. It was jam packed today. read more

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Tasty fish & chips place on Fraser near 42nd. Parking is available on the side streets. The interior is pretty quaint. Has that marine feel. Staff are friendly. Clam chowder - initial bowl was too salty. Not sure if they messed up the batch. In any case, I requested and got a more diluted version, which was fine. Served with a pack of oyster crackers. Fish & chips - pretty decent, and not too greasy. Nice big piece of fish. Served with coleslaw and tartar sauce. Fries were average but decent. Pretty good place to check out if one is in the area. read more

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Came here to claim the free clam chowder as I haven't found the best clam chowder in the lower mainland yet. The thickness and flavor of the chowder is good. Very very little clams. Frozen pack of clams are quite cheap in my opinion. The shrimp croissant was fantastic! So fresh and lots of shrimp. The biggest downside is the liquid coming out of the mix soggifies the croissant. Really need to strain the ingredients first. The fish and chips were ok. Fries were fried well. Really like the coleslaw with apples. The fish itself was just mediocre with a very very thin coating of batter that just falls off when you cut into the fish. They gave us complimentary vanilla meringue but I accidentally forgot to eat mine =( read more

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I stopped by Tuesday late evening for to go order. The service was friendly and very kind! As it was warm day, they offered me water while waiting. So sweet ladies. I had one piece of fish and chips. The cod was very juicy and thick! Very fluffy. The fries already had seasoning and ready to eat right away. I found a little bit salty but delicious. The clam chowder was so good too! Oyster crackers comes together. All foods had big portion. You wil be satisfied read more

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Recommended by a good friend, I finally got the chance to try out Jack's Chowder. My mom and I both love clam chowder. Since we happened to be in the area craving something warm in the cold weather, we decided to stop by for their signature soup!  We came on a weekday afternoon after lunch so it wasn't busy. The place is small and cozy with a limited menu. It can only seat about 20 people, including tables outside the restaurant. If you subscribe to their newsletter, you get a free chowder bowl! They are also expanding with a new location at the Bentall Center.  Unfortunately, the sourdough bread bowls were sold out during our visit so we ordered clam chowder bowls and a shrimp croissant. The soup was thick, rich and creamy, served with oyster crackers. However, I wish there were more clams. The shrimp croissant was delicious, filled generously with fresh shrimps and vegetables, all balanced nicely in a buttery, flaky croissant. read more

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Corvette remembered my allergy. And let me have one of each shrimp and fish taco. Both were great but next time they'll both be shrimp tacos. Yummmy!!! read more

I tried the chowder, fish burger, and sticky toffee pudding. The way they make the fish itself is probably the best I've had in vancouver. This beats pajo's hands down. The batter is very light, crispy, and flavorful. Their chowder is also pretty good too, but I find their sticky toffee pudding a bit odd. I wasn't expecting it to be like a non solid take, and the flavors was not something I expected. read more

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A must try if you love chowder, fish or shrimp! Quaint little restaurant on Fraser Street with amazing staff that is super friendly and helpful. We got the New England clam chowder in the sourdough bowl. We skipped adding the lobster oil or extra bacon and it was absolutely fantastic. One of the best chowders we've ever had. We also tried the dill pickle battered shrimp that comes with tartar sauce and a mango tamarind hot sauce which they seriously need to bottle this and sell it because I can't do hot things and it tasted so good and when I told the server she said that they make it in house. In fact they try to make everything in-house! The shrimp was perfectly cooked, super tender with a nice light batter, The dill pickle flavor was mild so it did not overpower the dish which was perfect. For dessert, we tried the sticky taki pudding now once again, this is a pudding, not a cake and it was so good. The crunchy little toffee bits in it were so addictive and I loved the extra little cookies. read more

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Jacks has had quite the presence on social media, so it's been on my radar for quite some time. Its a bit out of the way for me but I finally managed to hit it up. Pro tip, if u register your email on their website you can receive a free chowder with $15 purchase. I took advantage of this and had chowder with my 1 piece fish and chips. Lets start with the chowder. It's thick, almost holds the spoon up! It's also overly salted, and is just ok tasting. Its missing something that I just can't put my finger on. The piece of Cod is long and a little too thin. The technique for the batter seems on point, and it's super crispy. However, the flavor just comes up short. They are trying real hard, tho. Its also a whiff on the tarter sauce, a key component of any fish and chips. The curry coleslaw tries SUPER hard, but again, doesn't come together well. Lots of competing ideas and flavours in that dish. Overall, Jack's is a good concept and run well. Its just missing a little something...oh wait, I know what it is. Its doing so much well - marketing, service and concept. They just missing talent in the kitchen. Jacks doesn't have the magic. Note. Yelp hours for this restaurant are not correct. Check restaurant website. read more

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Wow that's one delicious bowl of clam chowder! The bacon bits made it extra delicious and the fish and chips was also amazing. We shall return! read more

Jack's Chowder - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

New restaurant by Shameless Buns! They specialize in clam chowder, so rich and creamy - love the addition of bacon bits + lobster crackers. Service is pretty quick, cute cozy spot tucked on Fraser St :) Check it out! read more

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Had a revisit media for Jack's chowder and it was a blast! They have a delicious special shrimp roll available for a limited time due to a new season. Their classic chowder and fish and chips is def a must get. Service and restaurant were good and clean. read more

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Friendly atmosphere Went in to try the chowder, but ended up with the 1piece of fish and chips. It was delicious, I don't usually like tartar but theirs is definitely good. The coleslaw had bits of apple and was also really good. I couldn't finish the fries there was so much Another couple who were talking horse racing (so I politely chatted with them) raved about the Cioppino... next time The server, unexpectedly brought a delicious meringue for dessert. Delicious Definitely worth checking out read more

Great clam chowder spot and their fish and chips are pretty good as well. There are only three tables and a counter top, so be prepared to wait or takeout. The chowder itself is really good, hearty, and delicious. The sourdough bread bowl was also a nice treat, but the chowder is the star. The fish and chips were crispy, the fish wasn't overly battered, and the tartar sauce and malt vinegar were on point. Their fries are pretty generous, enough for two people. Great rainy day comfort food! read more

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Staff was very friendly, halibut & fries were delicious, my husband didn't care for the chowder because a spice that was in it. I don't blame the business because he's just a salt and pepper guy, I'm sure it was delicious. Business is very small & a bit hot inside. If ur dining there I recommend sitting outside when it's warm outside. read more

Jack's Chowder - Sign on the wall. Sorry no food pix this time BUT it was good. - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My child wrote this review, it's the first one : "The food was delicious as it should be. I liked the decorations they added to the walls. I will say tho that the area was a bit small. And a few more things, one, the plates and food were a bit hot. Make sure to let your food cool down before eating it. In summary, I would like to get a warning, over all I loved the experience." read more

Ok. I hesitate putting a review for this place just because it's already such a busy place! Been here twice, and wanted to bring friends on the third time, but they do not take reservations. They only have a handful of small tables to eat inside. However, in all fairness, I will say the fish and chips are solid quality; large crispy fish, and thicker cut, hot fries. Each extra piece of fish for $7. It's a great way to split one order of F&C and just add more fish if you're not a major chips person. The New England clam chowder is hearty and thick. The dill in the chowder may not be to everyone's liking, but do order extra crack on bacon ends with it for $2. Maybe I'll try adding on the lobster oil drizzle next time? Surprisingly, the shrimp croissant roll was loaded and filling. Not as heavy fair as fish and chips, but makes for very good eating! Service was prompt and pleasant. I am sure we will go there again soon! read more

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Don't know where to begin narrating such great experience we had at Jack's! The food and service both exceeded expectations! Every portion was generous and flavor concept was thoughtful and innovative across all dishes we've tried. Fish & Chips - Fish batter was on point. Right thickness and crunch! Stayed crispy on a 2 hour drive to Whistler. Chips had their infamous "sinigang" touch inherited from its sister food truck Shameless Buns. Unique spin on the coleslaw - super yum! Chowder - Packed with generous chunks of real clam meat, not just the faint suggestion you get elsewhere. Jack's delivers a perfectly seasoned bowl with hearty, satisfying bites in every spoonful. Perhaps what surprised me the most are the PUDDINGS!! Try any/all of them! I had the toffee and the coconut ones which are both OUTSTANDING. But I have a personal preference for coconut so I am still dreaming about that one. The place is clean and the staff Jay and Nash were so accommodating. They were patient with my questions as I narrowed down my order and never made me feel rushed. They offered suggestions based on my taste preferences and you can tell they're just as passionate about their food as though it's their own. That says a lot about the owners of this place. Overall take - highly recommended! Looking forward to get back! read more

Corvette was the sweetest. The clam chowder had the biggest pieces of bacon and had bacon oil for a burst or flavor. The salt and vinegar fries were fantastic as well. Glad we stumbled upon this fellow Filipino- owned gem. I didn't take any pics unfortunately, because I was busy stuffing my face with an enormous cut of fish and chips. So good. read more

I read all the good reviews and I am totally perplexed. Yes the portions were large but the best fish and chips in the city. Seriously? The batter was not crispy and the cod was mushy. Tartar sauce was bland and not true tartar sauce. no diced capers or pickle. So zero acid. Fries were a bit salty but nicely cooked. Cole slaw was okay. Chowder was good but not great. Service was friendly. Not inexpensive and we left over a third of our food on the plate. Would not return read more

I grew up on the East Coast in the US and have had many bowls of New England Clam Chowders throughout my life. This is THE BEST I've ever had, hands down. The consistency isn't too muddy so you don't feel really bloated with dairy afterwards, you can taste each ingredient (and it's fresh!) and it has just the right amount of heartiness in a chowder that I prefer, not too heavy, not too light. The salt & vinegar fries were also delish - thin and crispy, and not saturated with too much vinegar (but if you prefer more, there's a bottle on the table to douse them with). I typically don't like battered and deep fried foods, but the fresh crispiness of the popcorn shrimp and fish sandwich veered from the way too batter-heavy, deep fried foods I steer away from. The house made mango and tartar sauces for the shrimp were delightful and the sweet pickles in the fish sandwich gave a really nice flavour accent. Lastly, but not leastly (I know that's now a word), the sticky toffee pudding was fun too. I LOVE traditional sticky toffee pudding so if you're expecting that, think again because they put a twist on this! There's real toffee, and lots of it, not just toffee flavouring but big toffee chunks. It was a great end to a wonderful meal. Service was lovely and I think they're doing a great job in keeping to a small menu that they've perfected. read more

Very small restaurant with only few seats. Service was great, the owner offered free lemon meringue cookies to every customers in the restaurant. Which was really nice. However, I couldn't find any specific specialties from the chowder. Seafood in the chowder was rubbery; moreover, the flavor was not there even with the kick of dill. The fish sandwich was extremely oily and overcooked. read more

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Been on my list to try for quite a while. Tried the chowder(not in the bread bowl) & fish sandwich. Tasty but both of us found the chowder a little to salty for us but we'll definitely try them again when Bentall opens. read more

Chowder was very good. But too expensive. 2 bowe of of chowder, was $40 plus tips for server ??

Food was wayy to oily and the wait was too long. Had the fish sandwich and the bread was soaked in oil, and oil all over the container. I was really excited from the tiktoks, but unfortunately dissapointed :( read more

Good chowder. The atmosphere was nothing special but it was good enough. You don't need the oil. The soup is good enough .

Big fresh cod pieces with. Light crispy batter! The salt and vinegar fries are delicious! They offer up likely the biggest pieces of fish in the Lower Mainland! read more

great place but they used too much salt.. i would prefer to ad my own.. nice cozy place however