John’s Fish & Chips

Let’s cut to the chase — the service is average for a Fish n’ Chips joint.
Ordered the Halibut and Chips. Great tender fish and a very good batter. Not too think and oily.
It’s definitely not on the cheap side, but then again, Fish n’ Chip restaurants prices have jumped in the past few years due to inflation.

Quick, friendly and consistent. Literally, the best fish and chips I have eaten since I left Newfoundland.
Get the battered haddock and don’t skimp on the coleslaw.

I live in the area and this is my go-​to fish and chips place. I’ve been here a few times now, and the service has always been exceptionally friendly. The past time that I was here for dinner we had a great conversation with the waitress, she is the daughter of the owner who runs the place along with other members of the family. This place has several awards on the wall and deservedly so. It makes me happy that the fish is battered lightly and NOT greasy at all. I seriously hate over battered and greasy fish. The people who I dined with had the grilled fish which I usually would not order at a fish n chips place but it looked excellent and they loved it so I’m going to try it next time. The calamari was also delicious and I really enjoyed how the coleslaw was not drenched in mayo like you usually find at fish n chip places, but was much lighter and marinated in what seems like vinegar. I really enjoyed it. They have several different options for sides like rice and salad so you can really get a lighter meal here! Our waitress suggested us the baklava that is made in house by her husband for dessert, which was a non traditional take– instead of being made with a phyllo pastry it was almost like thin layers of sponge cake instead! We loved it! Will definitely be coming back in the future to support this locally owned, family run business.

As a Gluten free and health conscious eater this was not my ideal choice. I was delighted with the grilled fish option, the rice was well seasoned and the service is exceptional.
You can expect to seat yourself and be tended to in fair time, as the waiting staff sometimes helps in the kitchen. The food come up quickly and the atmosphere is warm & inviting. This is a gem in Islington Village.

It was my first time at Johns, needles to say I was excited as this place has been in the neighbourhood for years!
Customer services was exceptional!
Food was just OK, big portions but the friends were old and store bought. Frozen and fried.
We had halibut — again lot fresh you can taste that it was frozen/​friend.
Grilled shrimp — Was ok, again not fresh.
Excellent ambiance, friendly service!
Should bring the food up to standard

Good service, good size plate, halibut was nice and light, chips are average, coleslaw was very good, will come again

I eat here about once or twice a month. I’m a halibut lover and I find the batter here to be the best. Portion size has always been good and I find it to be a bit better than other fish places in the area. Price is about the same as all the other fish joints in Etobicoke and there are a lot.

Nice family owned business. Excellent halibut and chips. Waitress was excellent. Quick service. Waitress suggested the baklava and I was not disappointed. Nice place with a clean washroom which is a bonus.

I love John’s! Serving size is always huge and you get good value for your money. I usually get the haddock with chips and coleslaw. Service is always fast and excellent. Sometimes the chips may be soggy or overcooked but forgivable. Another one point less is that their tartar sauce is not homemade. Overall though, John’s is pretty good for a fish and chips fix.

Not good, small fish portion and large fries that still tasted like frozen freezer. The previous reviews are dated and I should have known before going in. Also for lunch time, it was very empty (which is another sign that the restaurant was not good anymore).

Tasty good service
I’ll be back halibut &chips great

Great service and delectable halibut fish and chips. I have been here several times and I am consistently impressed with how fresh and flaky the fish is inside a crispy batter. But above all the service is warm and truly above par. The server is super friendly and accomodating. If you are hankering for fish and chips just go straight here and don’t stop any other place. where service is foul as if their fish was sent from heaven.

This place was packed when I went in, I will admit it did take a fair bit of time to even be agknoweldged but once I was I was pleasantly suprised, the waitress was extremely hospitable and pleasant.
The food was delicious, the portions were good and I found there wasn’t too much batter on the fish. The prices were very competitive as well, for 3 meals I paid less then 2 and an extra fish.
Small venue may make dining in a bit difficult and the parking is not the greatest but the food and service more then makes up for it
I highly recommend this cozy little place to anyone looking for delicious and affordable fish n chips

This little restaurant is not what I expected when I first happened upon it. It is run by a really nice little group of people and the patrons there are like family. It’s a nice little vibe, worth checking out if you are in the market for some lighter fare.
The meals are good and the prices are reasonable. As I mentioned in my quick tip, if you are dieting you really need to try the grilled Orange Roughy and salad. Cheers!

Pretty good, good fries, great haddock. Don’t order the gravy, it’ll ruin the experience. Cause it’s horrible. The food and friendly wait-​staff makes up for that minor flaw, though.

I have been going to John’s for 20+ years now and it just continues to get better. It is a family run restaurant specializing in seafood.
The staff is friendly, and the service is quick. You can order your fish grilled or with batter. Extra lemon is always available. The portions are generous and you can take home with you what you don’t finish. The pies are yummy too. My favourite meal is the seafood platter.
If you prefer, you can call ahead and take-​out, although the fish is not quite hot enough for me once I get home.
Closed on Sundays and Mondays. It is a fairly small restaurant so get there early on Fridays and Saturdays. Enjoy!