My husband got the 2 piece halibut fish & chips. I can never get at all my chips so we have started…read moresharing a larger order & no more wasted chips. The halibut is perfect-just like I like it. The pieces are generous. One piece is plenty for the average person. The halibut is BC caught, which is great. Tasted fresh and delicious. I like the fresh tasting coleslaw. It isn't that gluggy sweet sugar & mayo combo you get at many places. It was just a simple cut up cabbage nicely seasoned. Maybe it had a little something else on it. Expect a line whenever you go because the word is out. The wait staff was friendly and working hard to keep the line moving. We found a chair up against a narrow wooden "bar" facing the water. It was quite warm so we appreciated the shade of an umbrella.

Lovely tacones - tortilla wrapped with ingredients in a cone - easy to replicate but execution is…read morephenomenal. I got the albacore tuna and tempura cod tacones which were decently priced and filling - 2 was more than enough for a nice meal. The albacore tuna was prepared medium and fresh and flavorful, and the tempura cod is nicely battered. Both shared similar ingredients like the slaw and it was hard to differentiate the different sauces. Line was long - even on Saturday 4:30pm, it was a 15 min queue and another 10 minutes for food. Lots of ample seating outdoors only, so I can imagine it being more busy on a nicer day like when I visited.

Four of us for lunch... I had the halibut burger which I…read morethought was tasty (grilled with tartar sauce, pickle, lettuce, tomato and onion). Other three had the panko oyster burgs. Hubby defined his as heavily breaded, chewy flotsam. My MIL also thought the oysters were chewy. Hubby didn't give me a bite...knew it wasn't for me. Fries were great...nice and crisp. Cole slaw was bland. Don't bother. Might go back for fish and chips (they can clearly fry things nicely) or the halibut burger. Outside table was nice in the spring sun.

Real Experience Friend Before: "Ugh. I don't like fish and…read morechips" Friend After: "I was wrong. These are great" Enjoyed the grilled halibut tacos and cornbread, but the lingcod fish and chips took the gold. Tartar was great.

Here it is 11 years later. Prices have gone up, not unexpected, portion size was awesome. The…read moreHalibut and Cod Fish and chips were very good. Owner has changed, but they continue to provide excellent service and food.

The halibut batter, the best in town, not oily. In season, the halibut is fresh. Of course it taste…read morebetter when fresh. In the winter, you can't get fresh halibut anywhere, it doesn't make sense from the complainers.

We came here with a group of 11 during our vacation. They took reservations and were able to…read moreaccommodate our huge family without any issues. I'll admit I was a little skeptical at first -- it's right on the harbor and surrounded by tourist attractions, which usually screams "tourist trap." But I'm so glad we gave it a chance, because the food, ambiance, cocktails, and service were phenomenal. I can confidently say this place is not a tourist trap. I couldn't even tell you exactly what I ordered because we literally ordered a quarter of the menu. Every dish was a hit, and even the five kids in our group loved everything that came out.

Visited Finn's several years ago so decided to stop in again while shopping in Victoria…read more We were seated on the outside deck and had a great view of the water. The menu had several choices of a wide range of food. Fish and chips, steak, oysters. They do have some vegetarian and gluten free options as well. They offer a wide selection of wine and have delicious cocktails. It's nice , comfortable atmosphere. The bar is also very nice. Lots of room with plenty of tables. Would be a great meet up location with friends or a great choice for date night. I enjoyed a shrimp curry dish that was beautifully plated and very delicious. We also enjoyed the fish & chips... also yummy. Will be back next time we are in town!

What a great find in Victoria B.C. We went to the gardens for tea in the morning and then walked…read morealong the sea board and landed at the Fish Store for lunch. We both had the Halibut two piece plate with frIes and coleslaw. The service was terrific and the ambiance so relaxing right on the water. The fish was fresh, tender and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended.

During our visit to Victoria, British Columbia, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal at The Fish Store. I…read morechose the fish and chips, and my son selected the fish taco with French fries. The French fries were truly outstanding. The fish was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection. My only suggestion would be to consider adding some seasoning directly to the fish, even though the batter was seasoned. A few pieces of the fish did separate from the batter, and those were a bit plain. I would certainly be delighted to dine at this restaurant again on a future visit. The coleslaw was very flavorful. While I am not typically a fan of coleslaw, I did sample it since it was part of my meal. I can also share that my son mentioned his fish taco was absolutely amazing.

We stopped in for a drink while exploring the city. I was impressed by the building interior and…read morethe beautiful holiday decorations they had up. It was such an inviting space. We sat at the bar but there is a lot of seating throughout: high tables, low tops, booths, and some private nooks towards the back. They had live music that was really good! We had drinks (lots of beers on tap and a full bar) and the hummus. They had a happy hour menu. The hummus was really tasty and a large portion. We had great service at the bar, friendly and attentive.

We stopped here for an appetizer and a cocktail before continuing on our way while we are walking…read morearound Victoria. The restaurant itself is beautiful the inside and original decor is quite exquisite as it used to be a bank. The food was OK. I felt like it was overpriced for portion served and lacked a little bit of flair for something that is normally smaller portions. The oysters were good and a cocktail was decent, but since we weren't super impressed with the other appetizer, we decided not to have dinner there. The service was OK, but they were very busy so we had to go up and get our check when it was time to leave.

Quaint little place in Victoria harbor. Visit only if you have a lot of time to kill or if it's…read moreclose to your cruise ship like in our case. There are about 20-30 colorful floating houses with some buzzing restaurants here. We went on a Saturday evening in August so the place was packed and vibe was amazing. There are water taxis and whale tours you can take from here or just get a plate of fish and chips and soak in the vibe around. Place is not very large so don't go with high expectations.

Just go--it's fun; it's full of vivid colors; it offers lots of restaurants and easy to access…read morebathrooms. We enjoyed good service from two restaurants and a fun conversation with a resident. We've been here when it's crowded (less fun) and we've been here when it's raining (less crowded), but our Goldilocks middle is the end of May / start of June or in October. We always return just to enjoy the vibe and bright houses.

I only order fish & chips once in awhile but have to say this is by far the best I've ever had…read more Batter has herbs and spices in it which is something I've never seen before but it also wasn't greasy which was great. Tartar sauce had great flavour and despite not typically liking coleslaw this one was good. Fries were average but that's not what you come for. Service was great staff was very friendly and food was quite fast. Seating is outdoors and the view of Oak Bay Avenue is great at night. If coming in the winter make sure to bring a coat!

Enjoyed the fish and chips. Although it has been some time since I've been in last- need to revisit…read moreand try again!

Four of us for lunch... I had the halibut burger which I…read morethought was tasty (grilled with tartar sauce, pickle, lettuce, tomato and onion). Other three had the panko oyster burgs. Hubby defined his as heavily breaded, chewy flotsam. My MIL also thought the oysters were chewy. Hubby didn't give me a bite...knew it wasn't for me. Fries were great...nice and crisp. Cole slaw was bland. Don't bother. Might go back for fish and chips (they can clearly fry things nicely) or the halibut burger. Outside table was nice in the spring sun.

Walked over around 7, got there right before the rush of people. Handed us a buzzer and got our…read morefood pretty quick!! Ordered the halibut (not a hamster, at a quick glance this fry was insane). Drink fridge right below the counter. Quick easy and smooth service from the dudes in the truck, food was so good. Would love a better coleslaw, fish was so yum and the tartar sauce was nice!!

I haven't been here in 16 years. I know...do better. However, in my defense, I live in the states…read more The establishment is still serving up excellent fish and chips. I treated myself a side of clams. To my surprise, it was more of a meal. I was not so happy about not being able to see the water like before. Nonetheless, the service was fast and the fish was steaming hot, just like I like it.

Researched and fish and chips at Barb's Fish and Chips came out on top. Took a taxi right there…read morefrom the ship. Ordered the cod fish and chips with a side of poutine. The gentleman serving me was a delight. He took the time to ask where we were from and suggested we take the fun walk taking us to downtown and noted the buildings and sights we would see. So helpful! The fish and chips were the best. Fresh and delicious, batter coating just right and large yummy chips. Malt vinegar on hand to bring it all together. Served with side of Cole slaw that was light and refreshing, no dripping mayo here! Seating was right there with nice view of Fisherman's Wharf and the other restaurants. Highly recommend and would love to visit again.