5 Best Fish and Chips in Toronto (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 6 min read

Search for fish and chips in Toronto and only two of the five results are dedicated chip shops. Olde Yorke Fish & Chips carries 3,308 reviews at 4.6 stars, and Fresco's Fish and Chips backs up the same 4.6 rating with 1,270. The other three results include a spicy Chinese fish soup spot and a fine dining seafood restaurant, worth knowing before you order.

Short answer: Olde Yorke Fish & Chips in East York is the highest-reviewed dedicated chip shop here, at 4.6 stars across 3,308 reviews, known for its English-style batter and halibut upgrade. Fresco's Fish and Chips (4.6 stars, 1,270 reviews) is the other true specialist. Two other results, Mr. Fish and The Chase, turned up in the same search but serve very different food, we explain why below.

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Chip shops versus what else showed up

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Olde Yorke Fish & Chips	4.6 ★	3,308	Overall / classic English-style	View ›
2	Mr. Fish	4.9 ★	1,768	Not fish and chips, spicy Chinese fish soup	View ›
3	The Queen & Beaver Public House	4.4 ★	2,881	British pub with fish and chips on the menu	View ›
4	The Chase	4.4 ★	2,035	Not fish and chips, upscale seafood tasting menu	View ›
5	Fresco's Fish and Chips	4.6 ★	1,270	Casual, fast fish and chips	View ›

The five results, reviewed honestly

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Olde Yorke Fish & Chips

4.63,308 Google reviews

Olde Yorke Fish & Chips is an English-style fish and chips restaurant in East York's Leaside neighbourhood, serving cod, haddock, and halibut with the classic sides, mushy peas, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. It's the most reviewed dedicated chip shop on this list, with a cosy, British pub-style dining room and its own 17-spot parking lot.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise the batter as crispy outside and tender inside, especially on the halibut
Multiple reviews call out the cod cheeks and key lime pie as standout menu items
Described as homey and family-run, with attentive owner responses to reviews

Worth knowing

A few reviewers note it can get busy with waits around 20 minutes at peak times
Accessibility is limited: stairs at the front entrance, with a side ramp mainly used for takeout

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume3,308 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown76% 5-star

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Our take: The most reviewed genuine chip shop here, and the reviews back up the reputation on batter and freshness specifically.

Website +1416-696-9670 Directions

96 Laird Dr, East York, ON M4G 3V3

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Mr. Fish

4.91,768 Google reviews

Mr. Fish is a Chinese restaurant on Spadina Avenue specializing in sauerkraut fish soup, a spicy, sour broth built around fresh fish fillets, not English-style fish and chips. It's a different cuisine entirely, and we're flagging that clearly rather than pretending it fits this list.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently praise the sauerkraut fish soup as unique and flavourful
Multiple reviews mention generous portions of fish for the price
Described as having attentive, fast service even during lunch rushes

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,768 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: A genuinely well-reviewed restaurant, just not a fish and chips spot. Worth trying if you want spicy Chinese fish soup instead.

Website +1416-260-8181 Directions

333 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2E9

#3🕑 Open 7 days

The Queen & Beaver Public House

4.42,881 Google reviews

The Queen & Beaver Public House is a British-style gastropub near Dundas Square serving classic pub food, pies, and a large beer selection, with fish and chips as one menu item among burgers, Sunday roast, and bar snacks. It's not a dedicated chip shop, but it's a legitimate place to get fish and chips alongside a pint.

What people praise

Reviewers praise the beer selection and overall pub atmosphere as some of the best in the city
Multiple reviews call out the Sunday roast and sticky toffee pudding specifically
Described as friendly and fast even when fully packed

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer found the fish and chips less impressive than the pub's reputation suggested
Pricing runs higher than a standalone chip shop, with entrees around $29

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume2,881 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown61% 5-star

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Our take: Order it here if you want fish and chips with a pint and a match on TV, not if you want the dish to be the main event.

Website +1647-347-2712 Directions

35 Elm St, Toronto, ON M5G 1H1

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Chase

4.42,035 Google reviews

The Chase is a fine dining rooftop restaurant in Toronto's Financial District built around seasonal, seafood-forward tasting menus, oysters, and dishes like miso-glazed black cod and grilled branzino. It also hosts weddings and private events. It doesn't serve fish and chips, and its reviews describe a very different, upscale experience.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently praise the food as beautifully presented and diverse in flavour
Multiple reviews highlight attentive service, including for weddings hosted on the terrace
Described as an excellent choice for business lunches with consistently strong execution

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer noted a New Year's Eve tasting menu ran nearly three and a half hours with long gaps between courses

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume2,035 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown66% 5-star

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Our take: A genuinely well-reviewed restaurant that surfaced here by search overlap, not because it's a fish and chips spot.

Website +1647-348-7000 Directions

10 Temperance St, Toronto, ON M5H 1Y4

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Fresco's Fish and Chips

4.61,270 Google reviews

Fresco's Fish and Chips is a fast-casual fish and chips shop on Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market, serving halibut and haddock with a signature batter. It's a straightforward, order-at-the-counter operation rather than a sit-down pub.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly compare the batter favourably to fish and chips they've had in the UK
Multiple reviews highlight the halibut with 'Ms. Vickie's batter' as a standout order
Described as fast, with food arriving around 10 minutes after ordering

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,270 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

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Our take: The fastest, most casual option on this list, and the reviews suggest the batter holds up against the more established Olde Yorke.

Website +1416-546-4557 Directions

201 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4

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How we scored these restaurants

Rating is the live Google average and review volume measures how many diners rated each spot, ranked against the others here. Confidence blends rating with volume, and recency checks how current the reviews are. No restaurant can pay to change these numbers, and we’ve noted plainly which results aren’t actually fish and chips.

How much do fish and chips cost in Toronto? (2026)

Based on reviewer price mentions on this page, a casual fish and chips meal runs well below what a fine dining tasting menu costs. Treat these as rough ranges rather than fixed prices, since menus and portion choices vary.

Job	Typical price
Casual fish and chips (per person)	CA$20-40
Fine dining seafood tasting menu (per person)	CA$100+

Compiled from reviewer-reported price-per-person data on Google Reviews, July 2026.

Fish and chips across Toronto

These five spots span East York (Olde Yorke), Kensington Market (Fresco’s), Chinatown near Spadina (Mr. Fish), and downtown near Dundas Square and the Financial District (The Queen & Beaver, The Chase). If you’re downtown, The Queen & Beaver is the closest sit-down pub option; East York and Kensington are worth the trip for the dedicated chip shops.

What to ask before you order fish and chips

Is the fish fried to order, or held under a heat lamp?
What fish options are available beyond standard cod, like haddock or halibut?
Is the tartar sauce or gravy made in house?
Do you offer gluten-free batter?
Is seating available, or is it takeout only?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which gets a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Why is Mr. Fish on a fish and chips list if it doesn’t serve fish and chips?

It surfaced in the same Google search results for this category. We reviewed it honestly as what it actually is, a Chinese sauerkraut fish soup restaurant, rather than pretending it’s a chip shop.

Which of these is the most authentic English-style chip shop?

Olde Yorke Fish & Chips and Fresco’s Fish and Chips are the two dedicated fish and chips restaurants on this list. Both specialize in the dish, unlike the pub, fine dining, and Chinese restaurants also included here.

How often is this updated?

We refresh the data periodically. This page was last verified in July 2026.

How did you choose these five?

We compared what actually ranks for fish and chips in Toronto on Google and ranked by rating and review volume, while flagging plainly which results are genuine chip shops.

The bottom line

For classic English-style fish and chips, Olde Yorke is the safest, most reviewed pick, with Fresco’s a strong, faster alternative in Kensington Market. Skip Mr. Fish and The Chase if you specifically want fish and chips, they’re excellent restaurants doing something else entirely.

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