We keep coming back to this place for a reason, the predictability of the food is never in question. The results are always the best. The seafood platter is a dish, my partner and I share and I just imagine someone finishing the whole thing, although I'm sure there are people who do. The service is always excellent. My partner wanted lemon merengue pie for a sweet ending. The portion was enough for the two of us to share. It is an open kitchen style where you get to witness the magic happening. Oh, and for the record, their chips are probably second to none. My partner is actually Mrs. Potato-head, so she is very discerning. read more

Can't go wrong with the lunch special! I love the coleslaw so I added that to the lunch. Fish & chips are perfect. Lots of seating. Staff is friendly. Budget friendly! read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - Lunch special + coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I almost gave them a 3 star review, because the woman who fulfilled my order was a bit of on the grumpy side, but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt that she was having a long day. Fish was nice, there were a lot of fries, slaw was average but tasted freshly made. It's comparable to other good fish and chips shops in the city, but I thought the value was slightly lacking compared to the last shop i visited. Based on my visit, you really can't go wrong with the food here. read more

Fabulous fish and chips. We order regularly from Duckworth's and even with the travel time our orders are always hot and delicious. Regular orders for us include the premium halibut with chips, coleslaw and the bread and butter and pie are also excellent. read more

Have been enjoying amazing fish & chips here for the last 8 years now !! It is a family run restaurant with roots in England , so the fish is prepared in a very Yorkshire way, thin batter, crispy on the outside and just the right texture inside. The fries are hand cut and again fried perfectly. Their house tartar sauce is very flavourful . I should be a traditionalist and have Haddock but I enjoy the Halibut a lot ( I guess because I am Canadian!!) . The house special which comes with fish & chips, tea, coleslaw and buttered bread with gravy is quite the meal. The service has always been exceptional, welcoming and with a big smile. The whole team makes sure your visit is satisfying. The restaurant is still in its original location since 1929 ! There's ample seating and parking read more

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Always reliably good fish and chips. Has been for decades. I like the seafood platter, which the other location doesn't have.

Went back to my fave place for fish and chips in the city of Toronto Or Even the GTA. Duckworths on the Danforth didn't disappoint. Ordered the halibut special on Monday's A halibut and chips for only $12.50. For that price and the amazing quality of the halibut, you can't go wrong. I only wish I still lived in the area. It's quite a drive to get there now, but I wouldn't hesitate to travel there to get this amazing deal. Btw, their regular price is still awesome at $13.75 for a Great Tasty Crispy Fresh Flavourful Halibut & Chips Truly the BEST in the GTA On my recent search around fish establishments in Toronto. I am brought back here And Nothing tops Duckworths on the Danforth. read more

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I can't believe I'm giving a fish and chips spot 5 stars. Friggin fish and chips?!?!? But Len Duckworth does the whole fish and chips experience absolutely right. The place is homey (I'm generally suspicious of fancy fish and chips places) and the service is casual yet efficient. The fish (and other seafood) is meaty and sweet. The batter is not overly crispy, not overly thick, and not soggy (even with takeout). The chips are fat and tasty. I have to say it: Len Duckworth is my favourite fish and chips spot in the city! read more

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Good old-fashioned fish and chips, good slaw too. Not great ambience, but to be expected.

Ongoing I go here every two weeks and it outstanding, friendly family service. I bring family from Scotland here and they love it. Best halibut in the city, and one of the less expensive ones. read more

We got the halibut special (one fish, small fries, small coleslaw, and a pop) $19.50 and a haddock special for $17.50 4 stars for the fish - not too greasy and had a thin batter. Lovely. Overall a 3.5 experience. The chips were not as crispy as I thought based on other pictures and reviews. Coleslaw was very heavy with mayo but had great taste. It came with a basket of bread which was a nice surprise. Service was great, food came out quick fast, quick turnover - lots of tables. The place smelt quite smokey and deepfried with the ac blowing - be prepared to wear clothes you don't mind throwing in the wash right away. Would definitely tell others to give it a try. Maybe go with haddock or cod as it's $2 cheaper with the meal and if you're not a fish connoisseur it won't make a difference for you. read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came by to get lunch take-out because of the great reviews online. They sure surpassed my expectations. They absolutely now one of my new favourite fish and chip place! [ Haddock ] - The batter is light and crispy which complements the haddock extremely well because you get a nice crunch biting into it and it doesn't overpower the taste fish itself. *The light batter helps so much on not feeling greased out by end of meal* [ Chips ] - I really like the chips here. They're cut thick enough and fried where the edges are crispy and centre is fluffy(just the way I like it). More importantly they stay good up until the last fry. Overall it really enjoyed the lunch and would recommend to anybody thats looking to have top knotch fish n chips. Would definitely be coming back! read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - Haddock + chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Busy spot, couldn't do a phone order, they asked us to come down to the store to order. Wife thought that was weird but we went any ways and it wasn't a long wait for our family #1 dinner. Fish was not over battered, gravy tasted like poutine gravy (as per my daughter) which she liked (and poutine is new on their menu), coleslaw was light and not overly mayonnaised, and fries were thickly sliced but a tad soggy. Overall a good meal for a good price. I repeat order is in my future. read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - 1/5th of the family #1 meal deal - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fish n chips or fish n chips... take your pick. Only FISH N CHIPS here !!! And they ARE the Best. Wanna great batter ?! You're in luck . Good quality fish ? Look no further. This is exactly what F & C is supposed to be. PS... The tasty bread and butter is exactly right lead in to a one-of-a-kind experience. read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - With Debbie Duckworth's approval and guidance, I made this sign fir THE BEST fish n chip restaurant in Toronto, a few years ago. - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Haven't had fish and chips in a while and ended up going here since it is only a short walking distance from the subway station. I had the Halibut and chips which tasted really delicious since it is made fresh to order. I recommend eating it immediately after you receive your order as it tastes the crispiest when eaten fresh out of the fryer. I also ordered it to go on another day to eat at home and it is definitely not as tasty as eating it right in the restaurant. The washroom is downstairs; would advise not to go down if you are not a fan of strong fishy smells as they prep all the raw fish in the basement. Overall I would definitely come back here again when I am craving fish and chips! read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - Halibut fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was craving for some Fish & Chips and since I was by the beaches area I decided to do a search and came across this place. When I first walked in it smelled delicious! And I also thought that it's places that look like this that offers the best kind of food. Halibut - Pretty good portion with a good fish to ratio batter. A little bit in the bland side though. 3.5/5 Chips - Also a bit on the bland side. Was decently fried but some were a little it undercooked. 3/5. Gravy - Probably one of the most blandest beef gravies ever had. 2/5. Deep Fried Mushrooms - The box was probably just half full but this was the best tasting out if all. 3.5/5. Very overpriced for not even mediocre food. read more

One of the actual old school fish and chip places still around. The Beaches seems to be a hot spot for these types of restaurants and if you're like me, the smell wafting through the air is enough to ignite instant hunger. The inside is like an old diner and I really hope this never changes. Fish and Chips llaces are like Vietnamese joints. The fancied the interior, the less I trust the food. Basic is better! The batter is awesome, the fries are steak cut and golden. The smell is intoxicating. So. Hungry. The prices are fair but if you want a second piece it gets a bit pricier (think each additional piece is $6). Fish is a bit expensive and this is Toronto so its not unreasonable. Go. NOW! read more

Absolutely delicious!!!! Great value for the money!!! I don't know why I waited so long to try this place out. With all the years they have been in business they definitely know how to make delicious seafood. read more

Food: 3.5 Stars Service: 4 Stars Ambience: 3 Stars Fill Factor: Satisfied A nice little family run restaurant on the Danforth, I was excited to try this place after passing by several times. I pretty much seated myself in one of the booths after walking into the restaurant which was not very busy when I arrived. The restaurant extends a bit into the back area so there is sufficient seating here. The booths are a little beat up but I did not mind it. You will also notice a lot of sports paintings along the walls ranging from Maple Leafs to Raptors which is nice for sports fans. My order consisted of the halibut and chips along with an order of calamari. The halibut was a fair size and was nice and crispy on the outside. When I cut into it the fish did stay intact for the most part. The fries were the thick variety and tasted fine but nothing too special. Note that the tartar sauce comes in a squeeze bottle which I had to ask the waiter for. Overall the fish and chips was pretty good but my favourite item had to be the calamari. Some places put a ton of batter on their calamari and you end up with a mouthful of batter instead of squid. The calamari here is very lightly battered so you really get to taste the squid and experience the nice chewy texture. I would definitely order the calamari again. In terms of service the place was pretty relaxed. The waiter was very casual but friendly which made me feel at home. It just made me feel like a regular that has been going here for years which I like. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here. From the relaxed atmosphere to the reasonably priced food I recommend checking it out if you just want a casual neighbourhood spot to eat. read more

Half the french fries were hard refried and a few completely black, disgusting. I'll never eat there again. $16 for a small plate fish n chips. With tax and tip $20 read more

We ordered the Premium Halibut fish and chips from Skip the Dishes. Our driver's car hadn't moved from enroute location for over 25 min., and Len Duckworth called to say they noticed that on their end as our food was already and waiting to go. They made us a fresh order! Skip the Dishes was useless, as they said they would issue a new driver and call the restuarant to make a new order - that didn't happen. Our original driver must have been called however to get things moving? We waited for him for 1.5 hrs! Finalley when he arrived... It was a beautiful thick cut of Halibut in a not overly greasy, light batter over a pile of thick cut fries. I prefer my fries thinner and crispier, but they were good. Highly recommend a side of deep rich gravy as well, if you like that over fries. read more

I love fish and chips and this is the place that really hits the spot! One of the best places in the city.

I have eaten a lot of fish and chips over the years but Len Duckworth fish and chips is bar none the best I have eaten

It has great fish and chip. It is just as remember it from trip to London. So tasty and fresh.

The shrimp and scallops were nice. As was the coleslaw. Price was right too. They indicated that it was ready for pickup via Ritual, it was not and had to wait, which is not a big deal except COVID. The fries were underdone, which is not a big deal except they do thick cut British style so it was too starchy. Both my wife and I were convinced that the halibut we shared was either incredibly tough or not even halibut at all. Lastly, and the real kicker that will prevent us from coming back is the fact that what looked like the owner was completely mask less. I assume he's the owner because he was sitting down on the side calling out orders while the rest of the team were cooking and prepping. No mask, no more business. Sorry dude, these days you got to be safe and follow the rules. read more

It's an institution, but the fries are soggy, and greasy, the fish had little flavour, the bread was good . I am glad I tried it, but I wouldn't be going back. There are so many other better places in the city to get a decent fish and chips. read more

I have been eating here for about 7 years now. It is one of my two favourite fish & chip places in the city!! The food is always fresh and hot. The bread and butter is a fave as well, the bread is so fresh and the thick slices make you feel spoiled. The fries I like a little well done and you can ask for some scraps.. which are the bits of batter left in the fryer from the fish cooking.. yum!!! The staff are always friendly and personable. If you go often enough they start to remember your order!! ha!! The prices are very reasonable. The dining area is very clean. I'm not a huge fish fan but I go every couple of months to satisfy my halibut craving!! :0) read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - my favourite meal; Halibut fish & chips, coleslaw, fries well done and my bread & butter with a diet coke. - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is the go to fish and chips place in the area. Been here over 5 times and never ever disappointed me. Even with take put only the fish was still crispy when we got home. Tried the halibut, blue cod and haddock and all are very good. Depend on your preferences. I like my more flaky than meaty. The chips are decent size. Only thing is that they don't give enough tarter sauce for take out but you can ask for more. 100% will be back here. The order here are just for 1 peice of fish so it is smaller than some places but the quality is amazing and the fish is so good. read more

I'm from England, this is the best fish and chips anywhere in Toronto, it's authentic and good portions, BEST EVER

I had the famous premium west coast halibut and fresh cut fries. The fish was lightly battered and crispy with a delicious fish flavour on the inside. The fries were nice and thick. The interior has a nice and unassuming charm to it. The mounted fish are a fun touch. The staff were friendly and quick. read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I ordered the haddock and chips. The haddock was lightly battered, crispy, and tasted delicious. I especially like their chips! The chips are super thick and good! Even though my take out box was covered in oil, I really enjoyed fh read more

Len Duckworth Fish & Chips - Haddock and chips - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Always reliable and dependable. Delicious fish with just the right amount of batter. Fries homemade and yummy. Gravy and bread are both good. Friendly service. One of my favourites and the best fish and chips in Toronto. read more

This review is based on 3 UberEats orders from Len Duckworth over the past couple of months. For the first 2, it was '5 stars', we tried the halibut, haddock and cod and they all are good. Fries were fresh and the meals arrived warm (as they should, it's a 8 min drive to our house). The order last night was terrible. The gravy container was not sealed and had leaked everywhere. I'm not sure how the driver did not notice it was leaking out of the plastic bag. The paper meal containers inside were soaked with the gravy. To top it off, the meal wasn't warm at all (even though it got there in record time -- you can follow the car driving on the uber map). I assume the food was pre-cooked and sitting there for a while before they boxed it. Also, they won't let you place an order in advance -- they tell you "we're too busy, you need to walk in and order"..... but, COVID, I DONT WANT TO WALK IN and hang around waiting!! Thanks, but I'll order something else next time and forever. read more

Really loved their fish and chips! The fish was meaty, super fresh and not greasy, and the chips were fat cut good. Service was quick and friendly. A bit expensive but worth it! read more

Quality, good value, no BS fish and chips. If you like your fish and chips wrapped in paper and served by the ocean breeze, you've got 1/2, and the best Toronto has to offer. read more

This place makes good fish and chips. My standard order is haddock and chips and the portion is filling. The fish is done just right with a crispy batter and moist on the inside. The chips are thick cut and feel a bit on the greasy side but at least they are not dry. Good value for your dollar. The interior has booth style seating and looks super old. Service is usually prompt and they are polite. Definitely not the place to take your date but definitely a place to get your fish and chips fix. read more

My mother would eat here every sunday from the age of 11, and the halibut and fries from Duckworth's was akin to mothers milk for myself and my 2 sisters. I go here often still, and the place hasn't changed a bit!! Even the lady at the counter has been there as long as I can remember (and still wears her make-up exactly the same LOL)!! The fish is always crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, though, I wouldn't eat here if you have cholesterol issues. It's artery-clogging goodness! I'll always come back to Ducky's, as my family calls it, and my children have been raised on their food as well, starting a 4th generation off right :) Eat in and have the bread and butter. It's always been a favourite with us :) read more

Always on the lookout for the best fish and chips in Toronto, ate at several, chippys, harboured, catz', reliable, and a couple others but this one has got to be the best! First off, one of the best things about fish and chip shops is the decor. Always dated old, white and clean and has that vibe (only fish and chip connoisseurs will know what im talking about) but this one nailed it. Ordered straight up halibut and chips, and a coke. Wait was short, service was straight forward and they acccepted all different forms of payment. Fish was tender, thick and flakey fried to perfection. Chips where thick cut with ketchup and malt vinegar already at the table. Mmmmmm, Go out of your way for this one. read more

When a local joint like Duckworth's has shown that it has the bollocks to withstand the test of father time in the cutthroat world of fish & chips, one would think that mere longevity would be a testament to greatness. Unfortunately when it comes to Duckworth's, one would sadly be mistaken. We recently stopped to grab a quick dinner here and there are many positives. The service was speedy and friendly, and as others have noted seating is abundant, ( we were fortunate enough to grab a window seat), and the interior, although definitely falling under the "no frills" style of decor is decidedly clean. However I found the Halibut to be a bit on the greasy side, our fries were cold and the greatest travesty of all....they don't make their own tartar sauce. For a place that exclusively caters to the fish n chip set this is simply unjustifiable. I was forced to subject my greasy Halibut to a gelatinous glop of unrecognizable origin that I had to force with conviction out of a sticky packet. I know, I know, a first world problem to be sure. To many I may be coming off as the greatest of fish n chip snobs, however I am not a pretentious foodie, simply someone that likes to see something done to the best of ones capabilities, and in my humble opinion Duckworth's fell short. Especially considering that it has been around since the depression. I do owe it another shot and will be back. Maybe I'll bring my own tartar. read more

I came here a few days ago, mainly because I'd heard that this was some of the best fish and chips you could get in Toronto. When I saw the "People love us on Yelp!" sticker on the window, it filled me with even more hope. However, when I walked in, all that hope basically shattered. Despite an attractive exterior, Duckworth's interior is not exactly pretty to look at. The walls are painted a plain white, with a piece of dull artwork here and there. The air conditioning was blasting, and I ended up having to switch tables just to get out of the path of its frigid wind. The whole atmosphere was really not my cup of tea. But wait! Don't go away just yet. There is positivity on the horizon. I had the haddock and chips, which were actually great. I really shouldn't have been surprised, but I was. After tasting the fish, I understood where the good reviews were coming from. This fish was so good, it didn't even need any vinegar. Seriously. Duckworth's is far from being a fancy joint. However, if you're looking for good fish and chips, it's worth a chance. read more