All the stars The fish is so beautifully fresh and well seasoned and battered and plump and moist and delicious. That's just the fish. The coconut shrimp are best in the world. Hands down. They use the kind of sweet fresh shrimp you see when you order sweet or live shrimp nigiri at a top notch sushi restaurant. Even the fries are great. The clam chowder is a 10. And the proprietors are incredible. Just a perfect spot. read more

Coming to the PNW from AZ we were excited to have fish and chips. The Original Halibut's came through with the lightly battered cod and the perfectly seasoned chips. We will definitely be making this a restaurant to return to for its great service and fun environment nestled away amongst other food trucks. read more

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No pictures. I was hungry. We ordered online and drove down to pick up the food. They are in a little food truck park type setting. Service was great. They even let me know to call my order in next time to avoid paying grub hub prices. To be honest, this is the first time anyone has warned me about this. We got halibut and cod. You can taste the difference they're both delicious. We're planning to go back some day. read more

Oh Boy!!! we have been coming to the station carts for many years, but i was always doing the tater tot cart... they left. so I followed the wife to the Halibuts. what a great friendly couple working the truck! you will pay top dollar for the fish, but it is outstanding! juicy and tender, a perfect plate of fish and chips. they are huge pieces so take the smaller portion, or take the big and take the extra home! read more

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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. read more

The Original Halibuts - Halibut... Delicious! - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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! read more

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

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Older food truck spot The fish was very good light batter Portions sizes very small for price and French fries were frozen crinkles with pepper read more

The fish was delicious huge flaky chunks of cod, absolutely satisfying! The service was nice as well, felt welcoming for sure read more

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, read more

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Crinkle fries? Is there anything better than a crinkle French fry. Add a dash of pepper and pinch of sea salt, and the great crinkle fry becomes like a taste from heaven. Couple that with a fresh cut of halibut, and you've got the perfect fish and chips combination. The Original Halibuts delivers. In so many ways. Hands down. I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that it is the best fish and chips I've ever had. And I mean that, sincerely. The couple that own the place are charming and completely attentive to the food and the people. Located at the whimsical Piedmont Station food carts, Halibuts is the anchor experience that draws in the crowds. Do yourself a favor and get some fresh fish and chips from Halibuts before global warming vanquishes the fish population. Oh man, so sad! read more

Really great halibut fish and chips! I also had the chowder... excellent!! What I didn't realize is it a food truck on a corner at the back with about 7 other trucks. Hard to find for someone from out of town. It's past the espresso truck. Very nice and friendly owners! I love these kind of places!! Try it out!! Jan read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Original Halibuts - Sockeye Salmon - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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. read more

The Original Halibuts - Halibut's Clam Chowder, Mississippi Catfish - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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! read more

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Drove out of our way as we heard this was the place to get fish 'n' chips. It just wasn't worth the drive. unfortunately. While the cod and halibut were good, the pieces were very small for the price. Definitely not the same as the sizes that were in posted pictures. Also tried the chowder and it was too peppery..and I like pepper. There are lots of seats outside and in the shade which was nice. It wasn't too busy for a Thursday at lunchtime. read more

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! read more

The Original Halibuts - The sign out front. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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A really nice place to sit in and eat. The service is great and the food is even better, so definitely grab some fish and chips, but other stuff on the menu is also delectable to stuff your face with. I really like how they fry the fish and give it a nice flavor, especially the tenderness and light crispy to the edges of the fried fish. I just wish they had double fried fries! That's a San Fran thing, but it's great. read more

You need to get past the part of it being a small dumpy food cart area, then you'll love the food. 5 out of 6 ate the halibut fish and chips, said it was great, 1 of us had chicken, no fishy taste as they separate their oils. The man operating the cart was very nice. read more

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

The Original Halibuts - Halibut n chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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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. read more

The Original Halibuts - 2 piece halibuts - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One thing I love about Portland is its food truck culture. I found this little place right here on Yelp. There's not a lot to say other than the fish was absolutely delicious, crispy, and hot. I had prawns, they're massive so 4 was definitely enough. The fries were seasoned and also hot when it received. You can get vinegar and other condiments. I liked the system overall in where you are given a pager that sets off, it helps with customer flow and allows you too look around the market while waiting. The owners are wonderful and very kind. Excellent service. I have this on my list to visit when I come to Portland again. 4/5 read more

This place was AH-MAZING!! My son recommended this place and boy did it deliver! The fish was so fresh, flaky and battered to perfection. He warned us that the chowder was the best around, and he was absolutely correct! It was so creamy, buttery and seasoned well. Contrary to what other reviewers say, the owner was hilarious. We will ABSOLUTELY be back! read more

The Original Halibuts - Halibut & chips with a bowl of chowder. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was a warm Sunday afternoon and we stopped here to order lunch for the kids - who doesn't love a great fried lunch? We got the Alaskan Cod & Giant Tiger Prawns - both came with fries and dipping sauce. There was quite a bit of batter on the cod but it was crisp on the outside and juicy inside - we peeled off extra batter, no problem. There were only 4 prawns on the plate - I might have rethought my order had I known that ahead of time. Fries were seasoned to perfection and kept crisp during the ride home. Check it out for yourself! read more

The Original Halibuts - Alaskan True Cod - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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How good could fish and chips from a food cart possibly be, you ask? I'll tell you: better than any restaurant fish and chips I've ever had. But the real star of the show is the clam chowder, which we were warned is stupid good... which it absolutely is. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. read more

The Original Halibuts - 4-piece halibut fish and chips and a bowl o' chowder. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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

I ate here today Let me just say... YES! Everything I ordered was 100% delicious I don't exaggerate.. Definitely eat this food You will LOVE everything you eat read more

The Original Halibuts - Halibut w/ chips (fries) & slaw I also had NE clam chowder & it was all legit!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tremendous fish and chips in the city. Great good truck in NE Portland. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients. Heavy batter. And the cocktail sauce has a kick! Thank me later! read more

The Original Halibuts - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Alright, let me just put this out there: I am an absolute "fish and chips snob". The vast majority of fish and chips I order at restaurants leaves me underwhelmed. It's rare that I order fish and chips and am happy with what I get. Which is why I'm very happy to say: The Original Halibuts is THE BOMB!!! In fact, after going today for the first time it has taken the helm as my favorite fish and chips anywhere in Oregon! That distinguished honor used to belong to Luna Sea in Yachats (which is still excellent). But yeah, The Original Halibuts is even better! What makes it so good? First, the halibut is absolutely fresh and of the highest quality. You can't fake that part either, so color me impressed. Second, the tempura-like batter is absolutely PERFECT! Good fish and chips is all about the fish, and the batter should be light, crisp, and not at all greasy. It should merely compliment the fish. (Far too many places over-batter and over-cook their fish, leaving you with a greasy, too-bready gut bomb.) In this regard The Original Halibuts nails the correct fish-to-batter ratio with a delicious, light, awesome crust. Third, the fries are plenty good. Not the absolute best I've had, but definitely better than average. And thankfully The Original Halibuts doesn't do something that I believe should be deemed a crime against humanity: they don't serve "battered fries". (It must be said yo...whoever invented "battered fries" should be lined up against a wall and summarily shot without trial.) Pricing is entirely fair for what you're getting. High quality halibut, right now, is about $25-$30/pound. Yeah, it's not cheap. But here the old adage rings true: "You get what you pay for." Seriously, if you're looking for what is hands-down the best fish and chips in Oregon, you have to check this place out. And as an added bonus the owners seem like really cool people who take pride in their food. It's always nice to see restauranteurs who give a sh*t. You won't be disappointed! read more

The Original Halibuts - Halibut at The Original Halibuts. Absolute perfection! - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visiting from Los Angeles and made my way to the food truck/trailer scenes. On the road there was plenty of parking, and even a parking structure that you can park in for free. The food trailers were in a U shape and I'd say at least 80% were open for business. When taking my walk about and figuring out what I wanted this truck jumped out at me. From the woman who was taking orders to the gentleman that was cooking, the whole experience was great. I settled in the Alaskan cod, and a cup of clam chowder. I was given a beeper and told that it would be about five minutes. Was able to snag a table and things were ready pretty quick. They weigh out the fish, so normally it's 2 pieces, but because of the weight I got 3. Everything came out super hot and smelled amazing. I first started with the chowder and it was delicious and pepper forward, which I LOVED! Let's talk about these fries...because let me tell you...these fries were fucking incredible. They had that crunch that when you heard it, you were like, "oh hell yeah." They we're so so good. If I had had just the fries and chowder I would have been happy...but, let's talk about the star of this plate. The fish. It was so crunchy, and delicious. The fish was flakey and melted in your mouth. I would have eaten the meal twice if I could have. Get. This. Food. You will be sad with any other choice. read more

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Oh my gosh! Absolutely amazing! The halibut is super fresh and completely melts and the outer crust on the halibut is so crispy. One of the best halibuts I have had in a very long time. The owner is super nice and very honest. Definitely try the oyster shooter it will wake you up! read more

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

Tried their Salmon fish & chips today for the first time since they moved from their Bricks & Mortar Blues Bar. It was better than I remember it. Now I have two great things to eat in this Pod (Twirly Bird wings are good too) read more

Great fish and great, not limp, French fries. Their halibut is on the too expensive side but I can't argue with the great preparation. Light crispy batter. It's on the expensive side but it's also on the well prepared side. And he's extremely friendly! read more

Excellent halibut and fries. The tartar sauce was also very good. Love the food truck scene in Portland read more

The Original Halibuts - Halibut basket - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

ALASKA HALIBUT was DELICIOUS Battered to perfection Clam CHOWDAH was seasoned perfectly Owner was engaging read more

My "go-to" for most days, when cravings hit! Not the cheapest, BUT quality is top-notch. The owner is quirky, nice and willing to mix and match different types of fish within the baskets :) Last and far from least -- BEST. CHOWDER. EVER. The location - Piedmont Station - is really cool. It is "outdoor", but built in a way that allows plenty covered seating in multiple spaces that are semi-private. There is also an actual indoor space for eating with a few legendary arcade games (unsure if they work though)! read more

Amazing halibut fish and chips!! Good service too!! Highly recommend for anyone who likes fish n chips!! read more

The Original Halibuts - Alaskan Halibut fish n chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon