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    Outdoor seating
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    Good for kids

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    Halibut... Delicious!
    Shawn N.

    Unbelievably good fish and chips. Some of the best I've tasted. No, I'm serious. The chowder has a great texture and very strong bacon and black pepper flavor. It's very hearty, not thin at all. The coleslaw was excellent, even the cocktail and tartar sauce were amazing. If you want fish and chips, just go. Yes, it is expensive but the fish tastes like it's as fresh as possible.

    Jason V.

    Eminently friendly couple serving up some fresh, tasty, crispy fried halibut and chips. My wife and I split a 4-piece which, at $40 a basket, we hoped would be enough to fill us up. Thankfully, the halibut pieces were not only massive, they were also tender, flaky, juicy and piping-hot! Among the best in the city, if you ask me! Additionally, the Piedmont Station food cart pod is probably the most aesthetic in Portland, and has a solid variety of dining options. Although we initially came here to try another cart, which was closed outside of their posted operating hours, their loss is Halibut's gain (and ours)! We'll definitely be back!

    Fish and Chips at Halibut's
    Nancy S.

    Best Fish and Chips EVER!!! If I could give it 10 stars I would!! Nice pieces of FISH!!

    Chicken Tenders
    Cheri S.

    It's in a fun little food cart pod. The owner is nice with a little bit of a smart mouth. I got the Alaskan True Cod and it was really good, it was seasoned very nicely and the batter was light and crispy 8 out of 10. The tiger prawns were great as well, seasoned good and light and crispy 8.5 out of 10. The clam chowder was good but had too much pepper, so if you like it peppery you'll love their chowder 6.5 out of 10. The chicken strips were large but just store bought chicken strips 7.5 out of 10. It was a quaint little area overall with good food,

    Wow! Don't let this being a food truck stop you from going. We're from Phoenix, so we know good seafood... no we actually do because we go out of state to eat it! What can I say about The Original Halibuts? The couple(?) running it are super kind and helpful. They want you to enjoy yourself! We got a 4 piece Alaskan Halibut and 2 cups of Chowder and boy oh boy... we were in for a treat. The chowder was warm and creamy and thick, perfect on a cool, dreary day. The fish, well, let's just say we are still talking about it. It was flaky and the batter was perfect. I will come back here specifically for this fish. The fries and homemade sauces were amazing as well. THANK YOU ORIGINAL HALIBUTS If 6 Stars were possible, this place deserves it!

    True Cod and Alaskan Halibut
    Jenny L.

    Probably one of the BEST fish and chips, we've tried traveling along the Oregon coast/going through Oregon. The fish quality is amazing. Especially their Alaskan halibut. You HAVE to get what they specialize in, please. You will not be disappointed. The breading on the fish... wow so crispy flaky, nice and thin, where you won't get sick of it. The breading doesn't overpower the fish. The fries, I feel are just as important when it comes to fish and chips. These were nicely seasoned with the prefect crunch. Bruhhh don't even get me started on their clam chowder, soo yummy. Very tasty. Only thing, however I wished that the clam chowder had more chunky pieces of clams, I love being able to chew on them.

    Sockeye Salmon
    Sean R.

    Oh me oh my. The fish here was so good. I had just come from a little trip to the coast trying a bunch of Fish and Chips spots and seafood, and this place blew all of them out of the water. The guy said the Sockeye Salmon Fish was 'stupid good' and he was not wrong. The guy knows his fish and loves to talk about it haha. The cocktail sauce is tasty too. I liked the Clam Chowder too but the fish is what I would come back for. This cart is located in the Piedmont station food truck pod and there is plenty of outdoor/covered and indoor seating, and also many other tasty food options in case you were craving fish n chips but no one else in your group is.

    Halibut's Clam Chowder, Mississippi Catfish
    Grace K.

    I ordered the catfish and clam chowder. Both were ~very~ salty and peppery--too much for my comfort to the point that it took over every other flavor in my mouth. After stopping for fish and chips and chowder in Astoria and Seattle, I wanted to find something comparable closer to home but this place was just alright, not amazing. It would've been better if it weren't so heavily seasoned (and I usually love very salty and spiced things). But I do think the service was 5 stars and the ambience of the food truck market (with live music) was great! I wanted to love the food but I do have this critique.

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    Jennifer S.

    Seafood, crispy coating, tartar sauce....what's not to like about that? I love fish and chips so much I've driven out to the coast just to get a really good basket of deep-fried fish. Now that I've found this place, I won't have to. I ordered the two-piece Alaskan True Cod meal, which came with a very generous portion of fish and fries (along with tartar sauce, ketchup, and a seafood/cocktail sauce). The cod was fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked. The word I'd use to describe it is "buttery." And the batter...what can I say? Light, nicely seasoned, and crispy as hell. I was actually sad when the meal was over. To top this off, the owners were incredibly sweet and gave great service. If you're ever at the Piedmont Food Carts, you need to give this place a try.

    The sign out front.
    Darrin D.

    Fish and chips. This is the real deal. We ordered cod/chips: Fresh. Hot. Fast. And served by really nice folks behind the counter. I'm not a huge coleslaw fan, but their slaw was creamy/sweet. The portion sizes were generous. Can't wait to return for more!

    Halibut n chips
    Kim C.

    Make sure they are open. Good fresh fish. I was recommended this place. Did not disappoint! Simple & delicious!

    2 piece halibuts
    Keizzel C.

    I love me a good fish & chips meal ever since going to the UK so glad the original halibuts came up on Yelp with great reviews! Owner is a super friendly guy and is fun to talk to especially for a first time visiter. Had to get a 2-piece (4-piece is the other option) of their halibut in order of their food cart name. The 2-piece halibut will run you $16 vs. their salmon or cod which run $11 but worth trying. Each entree comes with a side of fries, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar. The fish here was flaky and had a super light coating (might be tempura?). I only slightly would prefer it to be fried a little longer as I like the coating to stay on a bit more with my fish. Top it with the lemon, malt vinegar, and if you like cocktail sauce and you got yourself a meal. I enjoyed the detail on the fries as they had freshly ground black pepper! We also got a cup of their chowder based on the reviews and it's wonderful on a cold day. It's savory and has a thick consistency which I like with my chowders. Owner is super great to ensure you have all sides and your meal whether you're eating in or taking it to go. We took it to go this time so didn't get to enjoy in their seating area but this food pod has plenty of seating for both small and large groups.

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    Chowder and halibut were both really good.Service was welcoming and warm. Rainy day in the food court was soggy.

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    Try seasoning your fish. Season your fish. Season your fish. And please add back the shrimp

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    We had the salmon n chips and it was amazing. Golden brown n delicious! Would def try their other options. Great people n great food!

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