The Olde Yorke Fish & Chips

Service is great and the servers always know how to ensure my 2-​year-​old is taken care of. Haddock is excellent! Loved the calamari as well. Parking is a bit tricky though.

The best fish and chips in Toronto. Nice service and the nice owner lady is always walking around. My parents — in their 80s — loves the place and food as does my 3 year old granddaughter. Food is always consistent excellent.

More than any other type of food, I’m always suspect of reviews of fish and chip restaurants in Canada. Almost every time it leads to disappointment. Those recommendations have lead me to try a dozen places in Toronto, a handful in Vancouver, and another handful in Atlantic Canada.
From all of those experiences, Olde Yorke is the only one that didn’t disappoint. My pallet here has been groomed by a lot of time spent in the UK on family vacations, and this one was the closest to the real deal.
All the fish I’ve had here is excellent, with a fresh batter being the key. Most places fail with the use of either old or poor oil; not so here. Also, they have a few surprises… like the giant onion rings that definitely help fill you up before you get to the main course! The portion sizes are great… although I always get 2 types of fish, just because its so good.
The service is very good and the owners are often there ensuring everyone is enjoying their experience.

I’ve had a lot of fish n chips in my life. These guys do it right every time. Olde Yorke is hands down the best fish n chips in the city. Fresh cut homemade fries are cooked to perfection awesome gravy as well if you like that. The fish is a nice size piece and you cant find a trace of oil. Don’t know how they do it usually from other fish n chip places your brown back would be full of grease. Bag still dry when you get home. Only problem, usually a line up outside to dine in, which should tell you something about the quality.

Everything I tried here was delicious. Service was awesome. Food was quick. Fries, fish, pie, calamari. Can’t wait to go back!

When it comes to Fish & Chips, Olde Yorke is as authentic as you will find in Toronto. The number of customers with British accents in the dining room tells you it’s the real deal.
The portions are big, 1 piece of fish in a perfectly light and crispy batter, is plenty, and the amount of chips/​fries is perfect. The fries are crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. These are not skinny fries, these are chunky chips, as they should be.
The onion rings are great but get cold fast, and somehow seem greasier as they get cold, not so with the fish and chips… strange.
Tartar sauce, lemon, malt vinegar, ketchup, and salt are all there on the table for you, and I do find that the fries need salt so you can adjust to your taste.
I have never been able to try any desserts here because after eating my haddock and chips, I’m stuffed to the gills (pun intended) and ready for a nap from the carb coma.
The halibut it more expensive and is a very meaty, but dry fish, the cod is very moist but can have a very fishy taste, where haddock is in between, a bit moist, a bit meaty, but very mild.
They have take out but I would never consider it, the fish and chips could never stay as crispy as they are fresh from the oil.
Beware Friday nights there are always long line ups. And on any day, the parking lot is full, so look for street parking but watch the signs for areas marked as No Parking.

Our family has lived near this restaurant for years, but never got around to trying it as we were in the fish and chips business. It’s been 7 years since we sold our establishment, but were never satisfied with other places we have tried.
We have been here twice now and can say with certainty, we will be back. Portion size is reasonable, given that the price of fish has increased in the last decade. The chips could do with some improvement, some parts were soggy and others crispy.
Service is friendly, but they do get fairly busy on Friday and weekends. Parking spots are limited as well but as others have mentioned, plenty of parking space and space in the plaza across the street if you’re arriving for dinner after plaza business hours.

My family and I have been eating at Olde Yorke for years and we never leave unsatisfied. The quality of the food is excellent and the service is good. It’s a cozy little restaurant with lots of charm. The only problems are a lack of available parking and the fact that the restaurant can’t accommodate large crowds. An underground parking lot would be nice, with an expansion of the restaurant built over top. This is a popular restaurant and waiting time for a table can be very long and physically uncomfortable, due to the tight parameters of the building. Perhaps a second location is needed? It would definitely help ease the congestion.

Came here on a friday for dinner, and although it was busy, we waited less than 10 minutes for a table for 2.
The fish and chips were very good. I preferred the haddock over the halibut (didn’t try the cod) — the batter was perfectly crispy and the fish was moist and flaky. I got poutine instead of regular chips and it was delicious!
I’d definitely recommend coming here if you’re looking for a place that does fish and chips the right way.

So, we were in the area, planning on doing some tastings at nearby Amsterdam Brewing. I figured it was probably a really good idea to get some food in our stomachs before we went over to put some beer in it.
I did a quick search of what was in the area, and this place popped up. Mmmmm, fish and chips. I suggested this to Lee and our other friend, and we met here for a nice lunch.
The space is really nice. It’s an elegant British Pub look, with no televisions around to be found, but a lot of gleaming wood. It was pretty busy but we were led to a table quickly.
There were a number of different options for fish. I went for haddock, as did Lee. Oh … I see poutine on the menu. Of course, I have to get that instead of just chips. Lee says he knows a good idea when he steals it, and got the same thing. Our friend opted for cod and chips.
Yum. Generous portions, nicely battered and fried, with flaky creamy fish. The poutine was delicious, with nice curds and gravy. They also have a great beer selection, with beers from nearby (including Amsterdam) and far. This was probably one of the better fish and chips I’ve had.
So, if you want some good grub, but you don’t want to be distracted by eleventy billion televisions, come here. It’s a perfect pre (or post) brewery stop!

Fish and chips have always been one of my comfort food and every once in a while I crave it. I have heard good things about this place and i’ve always wanted to try it out. And finally i had the chance one Saturday afternoon. We opted to go after lunch hours cause i read reviews that they have limiter parking. We arrived at 3 pm and we did not find parking right at the restaurant but there was a lot of street parking around the residential area. We were seated right away and our server was pleasant. We ordered haddock, cod and chips and both are good. The batter is not overwhelming and its very crispy. Really satisfied my fried food cravings. The tartar sauce was good too and it looks like its an in house made one since it was not in a packet. And they gave us more than enough tartar sauce. Definitely one of the best fish and chips place in toronto.

Great place with decent service. They have a nice covered patio area that is nice to sit out on a warm day.
Got the fisherman’s platter. The fish and chips are delicious and definitely worth it. The halibut was flakey and delicious. Fries are decent. The scallops were just okay. The coleslaw brings it all together.
We went in just before dinner time, but by the time we left, there was a huge line. And the most british ppl i’ve seen in toronto in once place. Overall very good place.

This is my favourite fish and chips place in Toronto. Takeout works but it is best to dine in so that the food stays crispy.
Halibut and chips is my favourite. The shrimp are great too!

Great place and super friendly service. You have to wait a bit if you go there on a Friday evening but the staff is always pleasant and very organized.
I loved the fish but I believe they can do better to make their chips tastier.
Overall, excellent experience! :)

Came here on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The parking space was very limited to be prepared to drive around to look for a spot.
The fish and chips were very good. The halibut was very fresh — light and fluffy. Generous portions. It also comes with a small side of coleslaw.
We also ordered a chowder which was pretty good as well. If you are use to having chowder from Boston then you may be slightly disappointment as there wasn’t a lot of seafood in it.

This is the one and only fish and chips in a civil environment in Toronto. Arrive early, otherwise be prepared for a line up. Excellent food. Everyone has their favourite, but mine is the cod. The cod is juicy and made just right. If you’re into the chicken like dryness, then the halibut would be your choice.

My favorite Fish and Chips place!
–Love the old British Pub feel inside.
–Prices are very reasonable.
–Portions are big!
–Fishes are always fresh and perfectly cooked
–The BEST onion rings I’ve had. Always perfectly crunchy yet still being fluffy with thick cuts of onion. It also is the least oiliest rings I’ve had.

If you’re looking for the best fish and chips in Toronto, this is it. This place has been around since I was a teenager and it never disappoints. Be sure to make a reservation if you’re coming on a Friday or weekend because it gets busy!
Inside the décor is warm and inviting. It almost looks like you’re sitting down for dinner at your old British neighbors house from the 80’s. Not a bad thinf though, I like the vibe it gives off. Service is friendly and our servers always come by to ask how we are doing and refill drinks.
Food is awesome, in fact I haven’t had better since I visited Australia! The fish and chips are so crisp along with their fries. The shrimps and other battered sea food are also great and everything is always perfectly crisp on the inside and out! This is the go to place for fish and chips in Tdot!

I’ve been coming here for years with the familia. My parents miss good old British fish and chips, and they love this spot! I can see why!
Olde York has a great atmosphere, service, are family friendly and have amazing food!
They were able to accommodate a group of 10 within 15 minutes of us walking in for a late lunch (2:30 ish).
I had the hake and poutine, which was the lunch special. The batter was light, crispy and delicious. So many other places fail on the batter, but this place hits in on the money. The fries are also amazing; thick cut, crispy and delicious. For anyone looking for a slightly healthier meal, they also make great salads (that can replace the fries), and their coleslaw is also delicious.
After devouring the fish and chips, we ordered some deep fried mars bars to share. I will say this; after having lived in Scotland, which is the land of deep frying anything and everything (including my first deep fried mars bar, which was amazing), Olde York hit the nail on the head once again with their simple, yet delicious dessert! They also served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which is always fantastic :)
I’d highly recommend coming here for fish and chips, especially if you’re from the UK and miss this British staple!

Fish and Chips is something i don’t usually eat, because I feel super unhealthy after eating it. However, once in awhile is not a bad option.
I came here on a weekend with my parents since they love Fish and Chips and based on recommendations from a few friends, I decided to come here with my parents and give them a surprise.
Parking is limited, so if you want to park in their parking lot, good luck to that! I managed to find one luckily as someone was just leaving. You can always park on the side streets for free! The moment I stepped in, I really liked the environment, the layout looks like an old house so it felt very cozy. The servers and hostess were also very friendly!
Food, so I know their best dish is the Habilbut, however, I am not a big fan of very dense fish meat, so i went with a lighter one which is Haddock. I also upgraded my chips (fries) to a poutine which i regretted, it was delicious, don’t get me wrong, but I felt VERY full and greasy afterwards! The Haddock was perfect for me in terms of the portion and texture. We also ordered their famous hand cut onion rings which were HUGE and delicious!
Want a fish and chips place uptown? I strongly recommend this one!