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    Willman's Fish & Chips

    3.5 (90 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Seafood platter - traditional batter fish, clams and scallops.
    Murray W.

    If you're ever engaged in a conversation about the top fish and chip places in Halifax, several names are bound to come up. Everyone has their own preferences, dictated by personal tastes and individual experiences, but the same places tend to pop up and Willman's is one of those. Located on Isleville, just a block past the Hydrostone market, the restaurant is very clean and much more recently renovated than your typical fish and chip shack, especially ones as old as Willman's which has been around since the '40s. My buddy and I popped in around 7pm on a Tuesday, so there were only one or two other tables occupied at any given time. Perusing the menu, they have all the deep fried fare that you would expect at a place like this, but also some more unique additions that fleshed out the menu in a more unique fashion. They have a few poutine choices, including Newfie poutine (stuffing/dressing added), which I always appreciate seeing. Cod tongues in the appetizer section also added to their seafood cred. There's also a handful of baked fish options for the more health conscious among us, and interestingly a fairly large pizza section. I'm not sure how many of these they would sell with Salvatore's just a block away, but hey, not everyone likes fish I guess. Feeling hungry and wanting to try as much of their seafood as I could, I settled on the seafood platter which comes with one piece of fish with the batter of your choosing (light or traditional), fried clams, fried scallops and fries. Coleslaw and gravy were options, but I turned them down, just opting for some tartar sauce, and there were a few options for vinegars as well. They have Propeller on tap, but I opted for a Sprite instead, as somehow in my mind that seemed like the lighter option. Our food came out fairly quickly, heaping piles of brown, deep fried goodness (not in the health sense, obviously). My fish was a good size, and really I wouldn't have wanted it any larger given how much food there was on my plate. It was a deep golden brown, and the fish inside flaked easily with a fork. The fish might not have been *the* best I've ever had, but it was very good. I can't say if the tartar sauce is house-made, or taken from a bottle and put in a dipping cup, but I'm not picky when it comes to that stuff anyway, and it added its trademark zing and depth of flavour to each bite. The fries were a bit of letdown though; hand cut, but not double fried, they were limp and not nearly as crispy as they could/should have been. The clams were as spot on as fried clams can be. Some of the thinnest pieces were a little bit on the chewy side, but with something so irregularly shaped, it's got to be nearly impossible to get them all cooked 100% perfectly. The meat itself had a great, fresh clam flavour and the batter was nice and crispy. The scallops were bivalve perfection, with a light batter and super moist meat inside. The owner saw to us over the course of our meal and was super friendly the whole time. I'm not sure what the typical payment procedure is, but we ended up going to the counter after a little bit of a wait once we were done eating and our plates cleared. With a warm atmosphere and great seafood, Willman's is definitely earning their reputation.

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    cheryl d.

    Willman's fish and Chips tucked on the corner of 5644 Kane Street in the North End 454-0929 is a long standing Icon. Not only do the offer take out you are able to sit in and dine as well. Great prices and the portions are hefty. There are different option such as a family pack of 8 piece for $23.75. Haddock is the choice of fish for Willman's when the dip it the golden batter. Nice and light and crispy. Menu consists of Clams, scallops and even chicken nuggets for the kids. This location is a must try and I think the one and only.

    Kell S.

    I've finally found my new favourite spot for some good comfort seafood! I ordered the seafood platter(highly recommend) and the clams were fantastic, the fish was incredible, best batter- the food was hot and ready so quickly. Incredible. And the service is top notch, it makes dinning there even better! Lucian makes this place as great as it is, a true Halifax staple! Going back very soon :)

    Seafood platter, out of clams. :(
    Terra M.

    A fantastic place to visit if you're looking for great fish and chips. We ordered the seafood platter so we could try everything at once since it was our first visit. Sadly, they had just run out of clams so we were offered extra scallops or fish. Scallops of course! Our order was on the table in minutes, so hot we had to wait a few minutes to dig in. Absolutely delicious fish, we went with the lighter Lucien's batter. Most impressive were the scallops, so often they're overcooked, but these were perfect, and so sweet. Hand cut fries were excellent as well. Our server was alone and quite busy, yet still attentive. It was nice to see the cook bringing orders out when she was tied up with taking orders. Nothing sat waiting for pickup. I'm sure this would have been five stars if the clams had been available, simply judging by the quality of the items we were able to get. Oh, and make sure you try their coleslaw. The chunky cut is a nice change from the usual stringy coleslaw you get at most places.

    Propeller esb and Lucien has it on tap at Willman's.  This British ale is the perfect companion to fish and chips
    TJ M.

    I decided to give my once-favorite F&C place another try and stopped by for lunch. The owner, Lucien, was a perfect host. Making a point to stop at each table to chat and joke with diners. I decided to risk slipping into a deep fried beer coma and got a pint of Propeller ESB with lunch. I couldn't decide on clams, fish or scallops so I got all three in the seafood sampler. I sipped on my beer and chilled. It struck me, for a F&C shop the dining area is clean, functional but still comfortable. It was a warm, Fall day and the many windows gave a great view of the golden Hydrostone foliage. The respectable sized plate arrived in short order. First thing I noticed was that seafood all had a slightly different looking golden batter. Got to like a place that treats clams and scallops differently. I doused the fish and fries in malt vinegar. The hand-cut fries were perfectly prepared. Too bad the fish was swallowed up by a too-thick batter. Willman's offers a lighter batter option too; I'll try that next time. The fish/batter ratio is way off on the regular offering. The whole clams, although tasty were on the small side. I prefer plumper, juicier clams. The scallops were nice and fresh but also shrimpy. Shrimpy- see what I did there?! It felt like kind of a waste to splurge on the platter when the scallops and clams were tiny morsels. It is a small thing, but I was dinged a buck for something on my bill and I have no idea what it was. The only thing I can think of was the lemon slice I asked for. I did get half a lemon but still you should advise customers of extra charges in advance. And I don't think a F&C shop should charge for condiments. And I don't know if the beer counteracted the grease but there was no afternoon coma for me! Win! I am happy to give Willman's a very good, updated review. I look forward to being a regular once again. With the nice atmosphere and option to get a brew with with your F&C I wouldn't hesitate to take out of town guests here for an authentic taste of NS seafood.

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    1 year ago

    Great food (love the clams) and friendly service. My friend had fish and chips and was very happy with his order.

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    Excellent fish! We got the light batter and it was great! Excellent service! Nice mom and pop local restaurant.

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    So yummy in my tummy, on my list for best fish and chip places in NS. Top 3 for sure!

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    Great fish and chips and even nicer owner. Fresh fish and good fries. Always know what your getting and been around for a while!

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    Tried this spot a few more times, awful just awful. Not worth the long wait and not fresh at all but claims so on menu, poor taste indeed.

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    The Short Version: Beautiful restaurant attached to the…read moreCourtyard Marriott Hotel. Food was generally good (with a few flaws); I expected a bit of a better experience for the prices. The Long Version: My husband and I had dinner here with his sister and her family for her birthday celebration. The interior is very nice and they have a beautiful patio as well. The prices are on the higher end with main courses being mostly $30-$65, although they have a few in the $20+ range. First off, my water glass had something sticky on the rim that was very visible. I notified the server and to his credit he was apologetic and got me a new glass right away, but I feel it's something they should have noticed when setting the table. Both my husband and I had the Bouillabaisse ($42) and although the menu said it came with a sourdough roll, neither of ours did. Again when we notified the server, he was again apologetic and brought us our rolls on a plate. The Bouillabaisse was generally good, although the shrimp were overcooked and a bit rubbery. The clams and mussels were good. The half lobster was very salty, and was a small canner. The potatoes were nicely cooked and the tomato-based broth was flavourful. Others had the whole lobster, the steak frites and the Wagyu fried rice. They seemed to enjoy their meals. We also shared some oysters (I didn't have any though) and mussels. The mussels were good and there was only one that was unopened. I also had a cocktail, the What's Up, Dock? ($15). It had tequila, limoncello, carrot juice and black pepper. It was a bit unusual but I enjoyed it. Others shared a bottle of white wine and some also had beers. The birthday girl had the Figment of our Imagination mocktail and she said it was great. Service was courteous. Overall my opinion is that the restaurant is pretty, and they have a creative drinks menu that's well executed. Service was pleasant but details were missed (dirty glass and missing bread). Food was overall good, but room for improvement (overcooked shrimp and salty lobster). If this was a more casual eatery with lower prices I would have rated 4 stars, but I expected more from this restaurant since it presents itself as nicer than just a casual eatery. Review #129 (2026)

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    4.5(49 reviews)
    0.7 km•North End

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