The One That Got Away

I really like this place, however today the Halibut was over cooked and thus became a bit tough.

Decent fish, ok chips, awful chowder. Feels like a few pieces of overcooked seafood mixed with potatoes and water mixed in a blender. No seasoning and grainy texture.

I wish this restaurant was the one that got away from me. I ordered it for delivery from doordash and by the time I got it the fries were soggy and the batter on the fish was gummy all the while being drenched in oil. I know it’s fried so of course there’s oil but it was the kind of oil that made you’re stomach upset. The coleslaw was also disappointing. I like coleslaw as something fresh and will cleanse my palate from all the oily food I’m eating but for some reason the slaw was kind of oily as well. I don’t know how it is when you order it in person but as far as delivery it made me feel ill.

The overtime food series continues with «The One That Got Away». At first I thought the name of this place was based off a romance novel by Danielle Steele. You know the best sellers that people buy at Indigo that eventually get turned into a romance movie your significant other drags you out to watch. Yeah those ones!
Anyhow I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt that I had my meal about 2 hours after it was made give or take. Can’t blame them for those soggy fries tho, it’s not their fault they came late! Back to the food stuff, I ordered the Artic Char, because I like my Fish and Chips fancy. I also ordered a side of fries because, I like to carb it up once in a while. Fries with ketchup mayo and pepper make the 5 year old inside me giggle a bit.
The fish was good, and still crispy for being out for so long. The fries were a bit soggy, but they probably tasted great when they were initially tossed into the box. There was a lot of fries… like enough to feed a small family to be honest, but I ain’t complaining! More fish would be nice, but I was pretty full just on my Fish and Chips box! Overall they do a great job labeling and organizing on their food, unlike most
restaurants. I would definitely add them to my list of Fish and Chips places I would try again!

I had heard good things about this place before I came, so the expectations were pretty high.
As soon as my friend and I came through the door, we were instantly hit with the smell of tasty fish. At that moment, I knew we had come to the right place.
Considering the menu I was seriously torn between ordering the classic fish and chips or a grilled fish sandwich but ended up going with the sandwich (I needed some vegetables in my life and the sandwich comes with lettuce, tomato, and onion). When our sever brought over my dinner, I knew I had made the right decision. The sandwich looked lovely and was a decent size. Fries weren’t included with the sandwich, so I bought a small order of those as well. The «Small» was more than adequate!
I ordered the grilled arctic char because I had never tried that fish before and it turned out great. The fish was cooked perfectly. It was juicy and well seasoned. The crisp veggies were the perfect textural balance in every bite, giving it a necessary crunch. The bun holding these delights within it was also spot on. It was light and scrumptious, adding a bready flavour that I loved. My only regret was the size of the fish portion. I wish it had been a touch larger because some bites of my sandwich were only bread and vegetables.
Overall, a great little spot with delicious fish and friendly staff! I would definitely go back and eat here again.
P. S. The «newspaper» under the order as well as the nautical decorations were a nice touch!

Day-​amn those are some tasty fish ‘n chips right there.
Choose your fish: haddock, cod, halibut, Arctic char or pickerel.
I chose cod. The batter was super crispy and the fish tasted very fresh. Great tartar sauce too. And the fries were also quite crispy and overall, well above average.
However, next time I would request extra lemon wedges because lemon juice is such a perfect complement to deep-​fried fish. One wedge is just not enough.

The death of good service has been greatly exaggerated… at least within the confines of this King West seafood restaurant.
I had seen in the cover of the most recent copy of NOW an article about Toronto’s best fish and chips, and on that list was The One That Got Away. Seeing as it’s close to where I live and I had a friend visiting who was in the mood for some battered fish, we decided to give it a shot.
First off (and no disrespect to NOW), the review had said that the prices were high but the portions generous. The portions are generous, but the prices are NOT high. I don’t get what people are talking about when they say that. It’s a fish and chips/​seafood joint on King West, and it’s only $ 9 for Haddock and $ 9.50 for Cod. That’s outstanding for anywhere, let alone this part of Toronto. It was some of the most fairly priced fish and chips I’ve had in the last 8 years. And it’s delicious. Perfectly battered and not over fried, the fries as well a crispy consistency of golden flavor. Not east coast good, but still very, very good.
The atmosphere is nice. Quiet, clean, comfortable tables. Clearly marked places to put your trays after you’re done eating. Clean and simple.
Last but not least, the service. It was top shelf. I called ahead to see if reservations were required. The girl I spoke to politely told me the restaurant doesn’t take reservations as it has a 20 seat capacity, and that once I saw it I’d understand. She was right, it’s cozy, but like I said, comfortable. When we arrived there were a couple tables free and bar stool seating at the front. And the staff (we only spoke to girl at counter) were top notch. She was friendly, explained the menu to me (after I was dumbfounded that fish and chips in Toronto was $ 9.00), and brought the food to our table in quick time.
From what I’ve seen, this is the best deal you can get on good fish and chips in the city.
Totally worth the visit. GO NOW!!!

I tried the Haddock and it was great. Perfect crisp and the chips were good too. Great value, big portions and really cheap. Nice ppl too

Not bad. We had a craving for fish & chips relatively late and this joint was open until 10pm.
It’s a tad pricey but portions are big. Oddly, the fries were the highlight of the haddock & chips ($ 9) — a bit salty, but crispy and good flavour. The haddock was overpowered by the batter.
We also split the fish basket ($ 16) which was a mound of fries, calamari and a smaller cut of haddock, some slaw and two pieces of scallop and shrimp each (come on, son!). The fries and calamari are good — a bit shortchanged oh the shrimp and scallop — but it’s decent value. It’s a lot of food and if I could do it again, we should have just ordered the fish basket to split.
Again, not great or bad. Just open late and big portions of greasy fried stuff.

I came across this little place tonight as my friend, my boyfriend and I tried to find a place to eat along King Street west. The fish and chips at this place is very good. We ordered the Fish Bucket and other item to share. I have to say the chips were very good — very satisfying. The calarmi in the Fish Bucket was really good too. I would say my favorite was definitely the calarmi. I would definitely come back and try other things on the menu.

Decent fish burrito. It was tasty and fresh so I guess if you want to pay $ 9 for fast food this is better than most other quick meals you can get.

Bonus star whenever you offer delivery for fish and chips, wished we had that lol.
In the busy area of King (well, what isn’t) so convenient to walk to, though not for big groups, just a handful of 2-​seaters.
Unfortunately, the best were sold out at lunch, kinda surprising, only 12:30pm. No Haddock. Went with the good old fashioned cod.
The batter was light and crispy, and not oily at all. But the fries – this, along with the homemade tartar sauce, are the winners ;)
Pretty fast, felt guilty as they bring out the food to you. Their credit card machine didn’t have a tip option, so Mr. Owner, may be a good idea to re-​program this in.
Surprising, Amex good.

I ordered the Halibut along with chips and was pretty damn satisfied.
The halibut was great, average among other fish and chip joints I’ve been too, but the fries stood out. It absorbed the vinegar nicely and with a sprinkle of salt, tasted awesome. I also had a bottle of the pop shoppe bottle soda in lime and it was great. Not too sweet.
A little on the pricey side for fish and chips with the halibut being $ 13.99. There are other options on the menu going down to $ 8.99 for the haddock though. Next time I’m going back (and I definitely will be), I’m going to try the fish tacos and chowder that they have.
Staff was super nice and very helpful so that’s always a plus!

As a Brit, i can tell you that this is great quality fish and chips!
I can tell you now, hands down, you wont find a chippy in England better than this.
There is soooo much choice of types of fish and sides, much more choice than anywhere in England.
The salmon burger is amazing… So juicy that you cant really eat it as a burger, it needs a nice and fork. The thing will fall apart in your hands. I have learnt not to eat those in the staffroom infront of everyone now. The fries are to die for! Theyr crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and theyr dark and roasted in something special i think, then covered with salt… Maybe a bit too much for some ppl. But not me, i love the stuff
Iv not tried the calamari yet, however the guys at work keeping walking past me into the staffroom with theirs and it smells delicious…
I couldnt tell you about prices because as I say, Im British and fish costs a fortune there (even though its an island surrounded by water: s) its about $ 12 for me to have a salmon burger and fries at this place. However there are no english chippys that do salmon, let alone in a burger, thats far too extravagant. But a normal cod and chips would cost you over £10 ($ 16)
So i am happy to keep spending it at The one that got away

Had cod and halibut fish and chips. Was satisfied with both but I’ve tried a few better places in the city for fish and chips.
The potions and price were good. The fish was decent no complaints but again nothing special.
The fries were really good, although they were a bit too salty.
This place is small with not much seating so you might be forced to get take-​out if it gets really busy.

Moderately priced seafood in an old-​fashioned environment. I typically get the seafood platter (that includes all kinds). The food is quite yummy, however can get a bit salty. Staff is quite nice and seating is limited.
Would definitely return.

A takeout favourite of mine.
The halibut wrap is my go to.
The salad is a good portion for the cost and the dressing is good if you don’t want something too rich.
The menu could have a bit more lobster items. Lobster poutine?

Not a bad place for your fish and chip fix in the West end. I ordered the cod and chips for $ 9.49 since the halibut and chips was a whopping $ 13.99!
Fish was good, battered perfectly and held shape by the time I got back to the office. I was a little disappointed that there was only one piece and the fish seemed so small but I think it’s because it wasn’t heavily battered like typical pubs.
The fries were quite good — crispy and not so greasy. It was actually the perfect amount of fish to fries, without feeling to oily.
Not a bad place but I’d still venture out for a more authentic fish and chip experience.

Would have been 4 stars if the fish was as good as the rest of the seafood it offers!
We ordered the COD AND FRIES ($ 9.49) and the FISH BASKET ($ 15.99) which included shrimp, scallops, calamari, haddock, fries and coleslaw.
Personally, for a fish and chips place, I didn’t think the cod or haddock was that memorable. The batter kept falling off and it got really messy with flakes of fish and batter here and there. You couldn’t really taste the fish cause there was just too much batter which is a shame considering they use ONLY sustainable fish.
BUT, the scallops, shrimps and calamari STOLE the show. A nice thin crispy batter that didn’t hide the delicious the lovely taste of the seafood one bit. The calamari and scallops are a must-​get!

Came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. There was only one other table there aside from us. Decided to order the fish tacos and the fried haddock sandwich.
The fish taco was nothing spectacular, batter was quite good, but it seemed like they used one fish and cut it into three pieces. Sauce was not very flavourful and it was quite pricey for 3 small tacos. On the other hand, the haddock sandwich was quite good, enjoyed the light batter and the bun was soft. However, one downfall was that there was no sauce in the sandwich, not even tartar sauce! I had to use ketchup to make it taste a little moist and to have some flavour.
Don’t think I will be making a trip all the way down to this place again.
For cheaper and better quality fish-​and-​chips, I suggest going to Fresco’s fish and chip at Kensington market.