Reliable is exactly right! Every time I order from here, it's always a hit. The quality of the food is very consistent. The portions are big and it's always the right amount of sauce and toppings. Even though everything is fried, it still seems fresh; it doesn't taste like old oil. If I go back it's definitely for the fish tacos. The tortilla is flaky and they're huge. Service was also quick and easy and the interior is small but very clean and bright. read more

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Unfortunately this local business is closing next Friday, but if you're nearby/ available please do go support! Their fish and chip is probably the best I've had in toronto! The fish was light battered and the chips does not taste like frozen French fries from the grocery stores. They also accept credit card! read more

Reliable Fish & Chips - Cod one piece with chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The atmosphere is pleasant, well-organized, and clean, with friendly service. The fish and chips were crispy and served in a good portion, but nothing extraordinary. The fish burger, with excellent value for money, had flavorful fish and fresh salad. However, the major flaw was the bread, which was extremely hard and compromised the experience. I'm not sure if it was toasted for too long or if the bread was old, but it caused the sandwich to fall apart, and the fish slipped out of the batter when bitten. read more

I decided to try this place because I saw it on instagram. Sadly it was just very disappointing. Ordered the fish taco, poutine, and the halibut and chips. Fish taco was not bad. But everything else is a disaster. The taco isn't really a taco. But it was flavourful. The poutine. Made with sad sad sad gravy. The picture says 1000 words. And not looking at yelp and what other people reviewed. It happened to us. It wasn't halibut. At least it if it was. It must of been super old because wasn't firm at all. The fries are quite soggy. The oil taste the old, the oil need changing, and everything come out dark in colour. read more

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Nice and friendly Pretty sure I didn't get the halibut I ordered. Haddock? (Photo), smelled water more fishy than I'm used to with FISH CHIPS; kept wondering; am I going to get sick....? Which begs the question; why eat it...? I don't know read more

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This place is great halibut and chips are sooo good and cod and chips also sooo good ...

It was just ok. Fish and chips was decent, but tartar sauce was in little packets. Feels like should be made in house. Service was friendly, but half of the condiment bottles were kind of sticky and didn't feel super clean. I kind of feel bad giving them a so so rating but there is definitely room for improvement. But I will say, if you are craving fish and chips, this will scratch the itch! Just don't expect much more. read more

The fish was properly cooked (crispy, no raw batter), which is my most important criterion in a fish and chip place. But the batter and the chips were heavily seasoned with something like Lawry's seasoning salt. I didn't dislike the flavour, but I fundamentally want my fish and chips to taste like fish and potatoes! I also prefer my chips to be fatter--these were more like fries than proper chips. So I enjoyed it, but not really to my taste. Also quite expensive ($20 plus tip for one piece of cod and chips with a pop). B+ read more

Reliable Fish & Chips - Cod and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

By far the worst halibut and chips I've ever ordered. Inedible filth. The fish was mushy, sickeningly fishy and excessively greasy with frozen fries. I threw it in the garbage. Disgusting! They must have contempt for their customers. I feel sick after eating just a little of it. read more

Amazing fish and chips. Big portions, good chips and crispy skin. All you could want. No pictures because it all got eaten!

staff coleslaw chips were good however the fish was probably the worst I've eaten. Nice people but shouldn't be selling poor quality fish. read more

I was there for my first time the other day. I ordered 2pc Haddock and chips I was surprised to have served In a small plastic oval basket. The two pieces of fish were practicality hangin over the side. I had to remove the fish to reach the chips,therefore spilling onto the table . I'm a retired chef and have worked in many types of restaurants and I would have more class than that and serve it on plates. The owner asked if I enjoyed enjoyed my meal and I informed him of my displeasure. And went on to tell him unless he starts using plates I will not return and post here read more

Might be my favourite place in the city for Fish and Chips. The staff is extremely friendly and they seem to learn people by name very quickly. Nice personal touch. It's a tiny establishment but there always seems to be seats available even at the peak of lunch time. The Halibut is lightly battered and doesn't fall apart as much other places. The fries are thick and tasty. read more

Reliable Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I definitely would come back to this simple little Neighbourhood fish and chip shop again! I really liked the food & especially the very pleasant man, Muhammad, who served me! I'm someone who likes to ask a lot of questions about the food before ordering & often make small special requests (like, can you please make the fries extra crispy?) which can be quite annoying, understandably, for some people. Not Muhammad! My Fish and chips came to me exactly the way I like it!! Nice and crispy! Hot and delicious!! Thanks Muhammad!! read more

Tough one. The service level is excellent. The fish was definitely not reliable. The one red flag on a Fish & Chip shop is to make their own Tartar Sauce - which here comes in little heinz packages. Still looking for a good and reliable Fish & Chip spot. read more

This fish and chip restaurant used to be good before it closed. The reincarnated restaurant under the same name is terrible. I had it for lunch today. The fish seemed like it was pre-battered and frozen before it was cooked. I won't be going back. You might as well buy frozen fish and chips from the supermarket. read more

I just wanted authentic classic reliable fish and chips yet they have added wierd spices to the batter honest the staff are very nice yet I was disappointed Go back to the basics read more

Please tell the new owners of this shop to stop going on the cheap. They use frozen fries. The halibut is NOT halibut - what fish are they substituing? The batter is terrible. The owners should eat at The olde yorke fish and chip store and then restart their own methods in the kitchen. read more

Building was cute so we went in. Got the haddock and chips. Rubbery as hell. Very disappointing

Called order in and gave them 20 minutes notice, and told them I would be arriving in a cab, please have the order ready as the cab will still be on the meter. I was the only customer when I arrived, and of course, they only started cooking the fish at that point. As for the food, the fish was smaller than my palm, NO exaggeration. The chips were average, for skinny chips. I prefer thicker chips with fish. I understand inflationary pressures and how everything costs more and you get less, but when you pay $20 for fish and chips that used to be $11-$15, AND you not only get less but it is average at best, it is not an experience you want to replicate. read more

Ordered 2 pieces halibut and chips. Was given another whitefish, probably cod, the bait and switch. Easy to spot because of the darker meat and different flavor. A proper halibut filet should have ZERO traces of dark flesh. No other fish and chips restaurant in Toronto has blatantly scammed me in this manner. Halibut also has a very distinct taste. However, people don't have it regularly due to the increased cost, so it's possible to fool people into thinking they're eating halibut when they really aren't. I had excellent halibut and chips from another establishment two days ago, so I knew that Reliable Fish & Chips was a fake. Because the order was to go, I didn't bother going back and confronting them about it. Now I have to wonder how many other people this place has scammed. read more

VERY good halibut and yes it's reliable Staff wear masks and have good protocols GOOD I'm a regular customer! Give it a try! read more

Best fish and chips in the neighborhood. Chips also have a good portion and fish is lightly fried.

I haven't really eaten fish or other sea food as an adult. I've shared the occasional bite of someone's entree when they rave over melt in your mouth fresh tuna, and have occasionally (like once a year) ordered a salmon steak but as a general rule, I will take the chicken or steak. Enter Reliable Fish and Chips. The best: - They have malt vinegar in spray bottles for an even misting of malty-acidic heaven The good: - The guy who works here came over to our table and said 'Girls, have you ever seen a potato THIS BIG??' then showed us the biggest potato I have ever seen - I love these fish and chips - I had the single piece of whatever they recommended - The fries are stellar; hand peeled and cut - The fish was lightly battered; it was airy, crispy and light in taste and texture - I've only had fish and chips 3 times and this was the best, by a hige margin The bad: - limited seating Would I go here again: I will go here again, probably this week. And I'm eagerly looking forward to it! read more

Reliable Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

2.5 Stars Reliable? I think not. After reading the reviews of the previous Yelpers I had some degree of expectation for some decent fish and chips at this city landmark fish & chip corner. Alas, t'was not to be. Me and my meat-loving sista, Shari M. decided to go the pescatarian route last night and afterwards I think underneath we were thinking damn, we shoulda gone BQM! Gotta give Reliable a big thumbs up for their cheerful and friendly service. This tiny little hub is manned by staff that are very pleasant. I saw one of them put on a coat and run up the street to a fellow retailer to deliver an order. Our waiter let us know that they had potato salad in the house which of course being the spud carbo freaks we are we immediately ordered a side of that. We went with the Halibut & Chips with some cole slaw. The fish, while fresh and very meaty wasn't right. The batter was flat and somewhat soggy. The fries, while plentifully piled and obviously made from fresh potatoes, were also soggy, oily and somewhat limp. Shari nailed it on the head when she said to me "these are tasteless". Thank goodness for spray bottles of vinegar. Be mindful of their salt shakers ....whoa....they spew like Niagara Falls....a river of white stuff. As for the sides, don't bother with the potato salad. Ugh. Tasteless. Really hard little chunks of potatoes. One of the worst potato salads I've had in ages. Cole slaw was basically shredded cabbage with your bottled cole slaw dressing. Maybe it was an off day at Reliable. Maybe the oil wasn't hot enough. Maybe the oil was in need of changing. Whatever it was Reliable wasn't reliable. Saving grace of the night....when I suggested to Shari we go east and visit Tim at the Pie Shack for our night cap of coffee and pie. Her eyes lit up like a pinball machine. Amazing how Brumbleberry Pie can lift your spirits! Coincidentally we bumped into our sister Yelper, the oh so delightful Farheen at the Shack! read more

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Was strolling through Riverdale to pick up some baguette and I ended up at Reliable Fish & Chips with a case of the munchies. I quite enjoyed the cute decor of the joint. It almost felt very East-Coast-y as if you were inside a fishing boat of some sort with all the wooded walls, and sea-related decor. I got an order of halibut and chips to share with my DC. The girl behind the counter told us to have a seat while she prepared our order. When it was ready, she brought it over to our table with proper cutlery (better for the environment too not to be using disposable!) and hooked us up with some ketchup. I haven't had a lot of Fish 'n Chips experiences in Toronto other than the High Liner stuff out of a box in the frozen foods aisle, a fish 'n chips shop in Georgian Bay, and the chain restaurants such as Jack Astor's. I will say however, that their batter is one of the best I've experienced thus far. It was a thin coat, which was not too heavy and didn't overpower the natural flavour of the halibut. The halibut was solid without being overly dry. The house tartar sauce was tasty, but how could mayonnaise ever taste bad? Th fries were okay, but lacked any hint of potato flavour and could've used some more salt. All in all, a great place to stop by for some good ol' Fish 'n Chips. read more

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The food was amazing, Just what I needed after a long day of work. This place is perfect for a first date

Went here for lunch and ordered the special - basa, fries and a drink for $10 (tax included).The fish was pretty pedestrian compared to other fish and chip places. The fries looked burnt and were not crispy. Service was quick and fish cooked to order. Not sure if I will be back, probably not. They weren't bad, but nothing to write home about read more

Reliable Fish & Chips - Basa special , with fries and a can of pop. $10 tax in - Fish & Chips Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Probably the worst fish and chips I've had. The fish wasn't halibut, the fries were so cold I think they had been sitting all afternoon and not even reheated. I wanted to like this place but really can't recommend. You're better off buying a frozen highliner box. Many other great places to eat in the area. read more

Reviewed Dish: 1 piece fish and chips Restaurant Makeover did a good job at modernizing the restaurant. It's probably the best looking Fish & Chips I have ever went to. Unfortunately the food was not that memorable, not sure if it was because I went after the normal lunch crowd at 2pm. Normally I do not rate the service, but one of the owners were cooking that day, and he was kind of grumpy the entire time......or maybe it's an off day at Reliable. Reviewed during: weekday 2pm Service Speed: N/A Service : 2 / 5 Cooking speed: 3.5 / 5 Food Quality: 3.5 / 5 Food Quantity: 3.5 / 5 Price: 3.5 / 5 Cleanness: 5 / 5 Repeat: Maybe read more

One of the best fish and chip places in Toronto. Small dining area for about 15 people, or take out. Long standing family owned business that remembers their regulars names. They offer a variety of fishes (cod, halibut, haddock, salmon, basa) in a light batter. Everything is made to order. Fries are crispy on the outside, yet thick and creamy on the inside. They have cute spray bottles for malt and white vinegar if you choose to dine in the restaurant. They have a good variety of root beers and sodas too. Fish tacos are amazing and massive in size for the $5 price. The tortilla is just thick enough so the taco doesn't fall apart. Burger is juicy, thick and filling. Great value overall. read more

This one is going to be sweet and short. Love their fish and chips! Small, tidy place with just few places to dine in, as this place is mostly take-away place. Nice crisp and flaky texture both on fish and chips. Under $10 lunch of one piece basa fish and fries comes with a drink. Malt vinegar is on the table. Check out my photo to see how great the food looks ;) P.s. Just one thing for vegetarians (I mean those who do eat fish and nothing beside it) that I think they are frying meat in the same oil as fish...at least that is what one of saw...needs investigation. read more

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We got the $8.95 lunch special at 4:30 pm... one piece of haddock with fries. Let me say, that one piece is a really big fillet and I was STUFFFED afterwards. The fish was lightly battered and crisp which I like. It's a really thin fillet though, which I'm not used to. All the other fish n chip places I've tried always had a chubbier fillet. But their fish here tastes fresher. And it was really really bland. You have to load on the salt pepper vinegar and tarter sauce. The fries were super greasy and a bit soggy from the excessive oil on the plate. I only had a few before I started feeling gross. It's definitely too heavy for me but when crazing something greasy, this works. It's a huge plate so share with a friend :) Service was super fast and friendly. I guess because we went in the late afternoon which is really past lunch but before dinner. Only a few tables (about 5?) but even at that off time there were customers inside. read more

Excellent Fish Biryani Burrito at Reliable. Well spiced and perfect on a sunny fall afternoon. Enjoying the sunshine and people watching on Queen Street. read more

Reliable Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very disappointed!! My son (who was looking forward to ordering fish & chips from the new owners) went into the restaurant yesterday around 7:15 pm and was abruptly told that they were not serving and rudely waved away by the person working there! This restaurant has only recently reopened under new managemenr, they obviously need to take a lesson in customer service!! read more

Food was absolutely amazing and the staff were so kind! We got the Haddok fish and ships as well as the Halibut. very delicious! Will definitely return! read more

I love LOVE love the fish tacos! I've tried all the different kinds of fish and chips and pretty much loved it all too! But the fish tacos are one of the best hands down! Way better than la carnita in my opinion. I love the nan bread they use to wrap the fried fish in.. it has a sweetness to it. The fried onions sprinkled on top is super flavourful! I love the homemade sauce... you can get one for like 5.65 and 2 tacos for like 11 bucks. Sooo worth it. One usually satisfy my cravings and two sometimes is too filling for me.. but I get two anyways because I'm greedy and because it's soooo delish! I want to try other stuff on the menu too because I heard it was good.. but every time I walk by and attempt to order something different... I end up choosing the fish tacos again. I swear.. when they were in renovation for a few months I literally almost cried my eyeballs out. I needed my weekly dosage of fried fish tacos!! Sooooo happy u guys R back open for business!!! I love the owners.. so sweet and friendly.. See u soon!! read more

Breaded fish in tacos?...no wait, they're not even tacos but Indian parathas!...This was a very disappointing meal since I am a taco lover ...to be fair the quality was pretty good though. read more

These are hands down the best fish tacos I've ever had. Their tortillas are so good and their homemade hot sauce is as well. read more

Reliable Fish & Chips - Fish tacos - Fish & Chips Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I don't know if there's anything better on a rainy day than fish and chips in Leslieville. Oh, I know: fish and chips courtesy Sarah L because I didn't have cash on me. Although the restaurant is tiny (barely room for ten) our trio (Hi Denise!) managed to grab a four-top. Our orders were unanimous --Halibut and Chips-- and all three were served in mere minutes. The fish was flaky and delicious and the thin batter was perfectly crisp. The fries were thick and soft (which is how I like 'em) and I got to mist them silly with a spray bottle of malt vinegar. Clever idea! Washed down everything with a Boylan's root beer. What a marvellous afternoon. Obligatory Title Pun: You know who's RELIABLE? Sarah L. Menu Readability: White sans-serif letters pressed into a grooved black letter board?? (Faint.) Need to mention: They don't take credit or debit. Bring Sarah L. What this place teaches me about myself: I need to visit an ATM. read more