The food is good BUT watch your back when dealing with the manager!!!! online. He has ripped me off a few times now. Once charged me twice for a meal and said it was my credit card's doing and the card said they put it through twice. And again tonight, I ordered TWO meals the same (I have the receipt) via UberEats and got two different meals. I phoned and the manager said I was wrong, the order he sent was correct. I HAVE THE RECEIPT! I was charged for the two exact meals! What happened to the customer is always right? ESPECIALLY when they are! read more

Fish On Fifth - Seafood Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

The only good food to eat was the soup. The batter on fish n chips is too thick it's undercooked. One could still get the gritty raw batter. The fries on poutine seems to be pre-frozen and crumble when just held. The gravy is very thin and not hot enough to melt the cheese. Good service and nice setting overall. read more

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Actually, unbelievable the amount of fish I got two pieces of fish for $25 not big fish like a baby carrot size

Enjoyable lunch with my Dad today. Though they were busy, we were seated and attended to quickly. We both had the 2pc haddock & chips which we enjoyed. The batter is light and crunchy - one of the best I've had in some time. They forgot the coleslaw on my plate but Dad liked his. Service was good. Our main waitress and one other stopped by a couple times to check on us. Will certainly stop by again. read more

We ordered fish and chips but swapped out for grilled fish and clam chowder. The fish came out just seen on picture, rather plain, and the chowder was very bland and not even warm. It's rather disappointing to get uninspired food like this after the rave reviews. Nice service but not the foods . read more

Fish On Fifth - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

So many things wrong. We will start with service 3 tables and 4 servers who were too busy socializing and messing with the music so that it was like a 5 year old changing songs and headache worthy. Got served Vegan chicken strips even thought we specifically said not Vegan Fish Tacos were beyond disappointing and presentation left a lot to be desired. 2 piece Halibut was okay, fries were all bit not really fries and the tartar is super sweet now. The Tablespoon of coleslaw looked like it had been served on several other plate through the last week. Seeing staff bring in boxes of compliments frozen food possibly to serve? The whole vibe and quality is gone. We used to love this spot such a disappointment. read more

Hot and delicious food, friendly staff. Building is old and run down but don't let that fool you. All part of the charm of this delicious little place. read more

Ordered 2 piece cod and chips. It was tasteless mush. Sent it back but only received 1 new piece, but it was the exactly the same mush. Noticed another table left a plate full of fish. Definitely not going back! read more

A fish and chips meal with a little cole slaw does not get any better! Whenever we stay in Victoria we drive up to Sidney to chow down on freshly fried fish with fresh cut fries at Fish on Fifth. Then we take a nice stroll along the waterfront to enjoy the charming ambiance of the Sidney area. The drive is well worth it and we love the main street of Sidney as well. We were told about Fish on Fifth from a local guy we met on the Coho ferry. read more

Great food, reasonable prices! Good location! A must try! Friendly staff! Good people who are friendly and kind

If your looking for fish and chips, this restaurant will probably be your best option. Fish and fresh and potato soup and yam fries is just read more

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Dropped by here just before getting onto the ferry. Ordered 2 piece cod with fries, and popcorn shrimp with chowder. 2 Piece Cod - 3.5/5 Pretty decent tasting cod. Soft, buttery - more or less what you're looking for in fish and chips. But they come in these perfectly shaped rectangular blocks that look like they've been pulled out of a box. Not what I was expecting at all. None of those glorious big blocks of fish-shaped fillets with ample batter all around. Kind of disappointing. Chips - 3/5 Servicable, nothing special. You can tell they made it from real potatoes, but that's about it. Chowder - 4.5/5 Delicious! They give you a really small cup (my only gripe), but the chowder has lots of ingredients, is flavorful, and really quite tasty. Popcorn Shrimp - 4.5/5 Great popcorn shrimp. Big pieces of shrimp, well-fried but not overdone, lots of shrimp in the bag. Tastes great with the marinara sauce. Overall - pretty good! Would come back, but maybe more for the popcorn shrimp. read more

Walked in for the first time and treated with friendly, helpful staff. Very impressed with cleanliness, fast service and the portions are big enough. Not greasy at all, batter was lite and all the beers are local to Vancouver Island. A must when visiting Sidney, BC read more

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This business is always busy. They have options for all needs: gluten free, vegetarian etc. I really enjoyed their halibut fish and chips! Their fries are super good too. Also, the salmon salad is great! Service is good. read more

Lunch stop in Sidney. 4 stars as long as you: -Stick with the fish and chips or the fish burger. Fish has a crispy, crunchy coating and the yam fries are great with the honey mustard(?) dip. Halibut burger had fresh fish and a variety of veggie condiments (lettuce, dill, etc.) that helps maintain a light, healthy taste. -Stay far away from the clam chowder. The bowl I opted for in lieu of the regular fries had a thick Elmer's rubber cement consistency that would probably best described as thick glop with chewy, tasteless clam pieces. I don't understand how Fish on 5th received an award for this slime. So.... everything seems to be a good choice EXCEPT for the chowder. Service was lacking as well. The place, primarily manned by college students, was half empty but yet it took about 25 minutes to get our food. Drinks were never refilled, the server never stopped by and when asked for more sauce, a stank face was what I got. Really? read more

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3.5 stars We got 2 prices of fries cod, fried yam and 1 piece of haddock Togo. I think it would have tastes better if we ate in. We got the food and drove to Sidney ferry terminal which is like less than 5 mins away. Then we ate them maybe less than 10 mins later. They used paper to wrap the food and you could see a lot of oil seeping through the paper. The crust started to soggy. I think the crust from red fish blue fish was thinner. They gave 2 kinds of sauces. both were very good. read more

Fish On Fifth - Seafood Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Soggy Deep Fried pickles stuffed in a bag Can't place an order online without being charged for condiments read more

Fish On Fifth - Seafood Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Best fish and chips ever. We always get the cod, so can't speak for much else on the menu. I had the salmon salad once and it was amazing but then I was sad I hadn't ordered the fish and chips. Also love their onion rings and yam fries. The reason we come to Sidney! read more

Daughter visited last week with her bf, both ordered haddock & chips, says was tiny, tasted yuck & was $40. She's not impressed. Lol. Again another fish & chip shop going downhill as use to be so good. read more

Whoa! Stop the clock This place is the bomb. Stopped in with my partner and dad after receiving an email from the celiac scene mentioning this place was gluten free. We each ordered fish and chips with gf deep fried pickles to start. First off, they have bags of potatoes in the corners so you know the chips are gonna be good, and they are. The fish was perfectly cooked, not too much batter and no grease. Even the coleslaw was good and most places have that lame coleslaw. They have a nice gf beer to go along with your dinner as well. Oh and they have dairy free and gluten free options for ice cream cones!! Nice servers and great prices. We will definitely be back! read more

Visiting friends wanted a meal from Sidney. In the past the fish and chips were usually good. My friends thought the fish & chips and chowder were ok. My fish burger was ok too. The fish portion was small but tasty. Shrinkflation?? Salad was fresh and fries were good. Nice assortment of drinks to choose from. The staff were friendly. Restaurant was busy and clean. Plenty of street parking. Outdoor seating. Will come back at a later date to try other menu items. Perhaps they may be better.... read more

It's a cute spot and the people and service are great. That being said I asked for an extra piece of cod. Was told like $3.95 more. Charged $13.95 more. And told sorry there was a misunderstanding. Really? Sorry you told me the wrong thing and didn't make it right . As far as the cod goes, There is almost more batter than there is fish. Greasy Fish and chips like that make you feel bloated and blah! I think it's a hockey puck they throw in the fryer. Coleslaw and fries much better. If you go try grilled maybe it's better. read more

I have to give this place big props for being an awesome fish and chips shop in the land of fish and chips shops. I love stopping here when I'm on my way to a late ferry. Menu is nicely laid out: pick your fish; decide how it's cooked; pick your sides. Easy peasy. Bonus points for having a gluten free batter option! I personally prefer to get my fish grilled if I'm staying in. Yum. Not just fish either. Lots of burgers for the non-pescatarian and the traditional chicken fingers for the kids. Phillips beer and Merridale cider are featured. The staff are fast and friendly. They know the menu and that is very helpful. Sitting on the deck with my companions, I noted a staff member stop a passerby by name to chat and remind her that they would be closed for the holiday Monday. I thought that was really sweet. read more

Very disappointing. Was clear I needed fast so I would make the ferry or I couldn't order and assured 10 minutes. Took 25 minutes and delivered with attitude. Paltry amount of chips, which were soggy. Cod was somehow overcooked but batter was still wet inside. How's that possible? Plus I saw the chef take his mask off to sniff a sauce bottle, right over the food he was prepping. Another example of Covid being blamed for just crappy management. Was looking forward to it, but won't bother again. read more

Today we had lunch at Fish on 5th, feels like a little authentic beach shack style fish resto. It's great to see they have GF batter and a dedicated GF fryer for family members who need that option. The fish (cod) was really good, lightly battered and not greasy. Homemade onion rings also very good. The only item we didn't enjoy was the Clam chowder which was super thick and seemed had been thickened with a lot of flour or cornstarch rather than by cream/potatoes and seafood. The taste was ok but texture...not so much. Server was lovely, we tried the Dole whip for dessert. Reminiscent of Hawaii! read more

Surprisingly good 'chippy' in Sidney, close to the marina. Great choice for visiting yachtsmen. THE ROSES: Close to the marina. Good prices. Delightful staff. Very well executed English-style (battered) fish and chips. Generous servings. Great value for money. Comfortable, eclectic dining space offering both inside and outside dining options. THE THORNS: None really. THE VERDICT: Solid, blue-chip performance in downtown Sidney. Strong recommend. read more

I was really impressed with the wide variety on the menu. It was hard to make a choice. I opted for the fish and chips which did not disappoint. Loved the fresh cut fries too. Our waiter was beyond nice. read more

Absolutely delicious! We had halibut & chips..... tender inside. Flavorful. Chips were delicious too. Gravy & tartar sauce on the side. Ate till I couldn't!! Love it. read more

Cute little restaurant with very friendly and accommodating staff. They had a menu for vegans with lots of options. Food was very good- we had the vegan chicken Caesar salad and vegan Haiden wrap. Would definitely recommend. Sorry we ate too fast and didn't take photos... read more

So disappointed with our meals last weekend! We ordered fish, fries and clam chowder and not one person out of 5 of us were impressed. I have been here before and it was great but this day it was so bad! Doesn't make us want to go back. We all ordered Halibut and we all agreed it was very fishy and didn't have that distinct taste of Halibut. We didn't even think it was Halibut. The fries seemed not cooked enough. Not sure if it was a bad day, new cook or new owner? Alot of money in the garbage as we couldn't make it thru our meals. What a bummer! read more

Good service, good salmon choice grilled with cesar and glass of wine afyer a long sail.... Perfecr. read more

Fish On Fifth - Yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

If you ever visited Sidney BC, please visit this little fish shop! Primarily, they have fish and chip. But, they also have other choices like burger. Even so, they serve beers. In addition, in the back of the shop, there's also a coffee shop look area. Friends and I all had fish and chips but we choose different sides. There are a few options. Out options of the sides are: fries and slaws X 2, Yam fries, and garden salad. On each table, they have vinegar for the fish. It was delicious. Fish was certainly very fresh, Another reason we all love this place is because they offered to separate our bills for us. How nice is that!? Their payment system is very nice. 1) swipe your card 2) give amount or percentage for tips 3) sign and it's done. It saves a lot of time to calculate how much to give. It's very smart! If I visit again, I defintely will come back! read more

Fish On Fifth - Seafood Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

I visit Sidney a lot for business; Fish on Fifth is my usual restaurant when I'm here. Everyone should try their fish and chips, there are however quite a few other items on the menu. The huge fish pieces can be ordered grilled or fried, the salads and sweet potato fries that accompany them are really yummy too. One down side is the beer, the prices are (in my opinion) really high for how much beer you get. Other than that, it's a really cool little place to go. read more

A popular Sidney fish & chip shop also serving delicious vegan options...? Who woulda thought?? Yep that's Fish on Fifth and it's becoming quite renowned for its side-by-side menus, offering both plant-based food and fresh-off-the-boat seafood. Decided to give this place a whirl after cycling out from Westshore and hearing so much buzz on social media. I've been transfixed by the vegan metamorphosis taking place here, a humble family-owned restaurant that's been a prominent fixture in downtown Sidney for over 20 years... It was lunch rush and the place was busy with eat-in and takeout. I was promptly seated by a friendly server and given two menus, one of them the "secret" vegan menu. She told me they will happily convert any dish into vegan. Mmm omnivore options. So they are making two kinds of the same dish: one traditional, one plant based...? That's a big feat. This I gotta try. I ordered the No-Codfather Burger. It arrived looking impressive with two beautifully golden "fillets" on a soft squishy bun topped with homemade tartar sauce, fresh lettuce, tomato and pickle, alongside a rainbow of a side salad. At first glance you wouldn't know it wasn't fish. One bite and yummo! The burger is absolutely delicious. Like a filet o fish burger should taste. Kudos to the chef for replicating the cod texture and perfectly crisp beer batter. It's a good size too - I was hungry and barely finished my meal. Price was reasonable too (about $13). I was told one of the owners is a vegan chef and constantly experimenting in-house with plant based ingredients, hence the always evolving menu and creative specials (see Facebook and Instagram for updates!). Her omnivore menu is becoming more well-known as word spreads, but "the boss" is already an icon in the vegan community. She has added the famously popular Beyond Meat to her burger menu. And her newest addition? Soft serve ice cream. Pineapple Dole Whip. Ah... Aloha!!! Served in a waffle cone. Summer is here. There's more to be had than fish at Fish on Fifth! I'll definitely be back for a cone swirl, after another burger whirl of course! read more

Fish On Fifth - Fish on Fifth Vegan "Cod"father Burger (delicious!) - about $13 - Seafood Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Fish so fresh it slapped me Here for airplane work and camping at CEDARWOOD Motel THANKS TO Steve I'm here read more

This place was so awesome. Friendly staff, great service and delicious food! I had the 1 piece cod with French fries and coleslaw. Fish batter was nice and thin. Cooked perfect! Will be back! read more

A great little fish and chips place, with some local style - kind of a dive, but fun. The staff is friendly and the funky atmosphere works well for them. Stick to the fish & chips - some of their other food (i.e. halibut sandwich or halibut burrito) are not up to snuff. But the fish & chips are great. read more

This place is de-li-cious! I had a piece of cod and haddock and my husband had cod and halibut. Everything was so good. The batter was nice and thin and the fish was nice and thick. The flavors were on point...including the homemade tarter sauce. It was the best I have ever had! To top it off, the garlic aioli for the fries was yummy as well. read more

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Has been consistently good for years until a Thursday evening visit. ordered two piece grilled cod and fries. They make their own fries so always good. Smallest cod I've ever seen with no flavour whatsoever. Had to ask for lemon amd tartar sauce at a seafood restaurant. Disappointing after years of consistency. read more

I was at Fish On Fifth Sunday night. The salmon was delicious. My friend had the Halibut and said it was the best she had had. I like that you can play Trivia while waiting for your meal. I love that the menu gives you three steps for ordering - choice of main dish Deep fried, grilled or Gluten Free. Then choose what your side is, or another option of having 1/2 and 1/2 for a small additional cost I believe. They are open until 8 pm, and we went about 7:45, and they made us feel welcome and not rushed at all. Justin, who reviewed earlier, saying he would never go back because they used panko and he didn't like it. I asked if they used it, and they told me no. They have never used it. They make their own batter from scratch. Very nice. A thinner batter that is crispy. Sort of like Tempura in a way. Over the years since they opened I have been several times, and never have I been disappointed. So I give it 5 stars for great food, good choices, friendly staff, and topics to talk about with the trivia. read more