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    Red Fish Blue Fish

    4.5 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fish and Chips
    Jay Y.

    Went in expecting the classic "touristy spot, overhyped" situation, but left completely converted after the cod fish and chips. I ordered the cod fish and chips ($25), wild salmon tacone ($10.25), and a small salad ($6.50). The fish and chips were the standout: perfectly fried batter, right ratio of crunch to fish, genuinely top-tier. One of the best I've had. The salad, even in the small size, was a generous portion and very fresh. The tacone looked interesting on the menu, but the tortilla and chipotle sauce were so strong they drowned out the salmon. Next time I'd just stick with the fish and chips and salad. We went during peak hours, so it took about 30 minutes total from ordering in line to getting our food, but once ordered, the food itself came out fast, which I appreciated. Seating is outdoors but there are little nooks tucked around, so you're not fighting for a table. On a nice day you get a great view while you eat. No indoor seating that I could see, though, so this isn't the spot for rainy or cold days. Would absolutely come back just for the cod fish and chips.

    Grilled salmon over greens
    TC B.

    This is a super cute place in the inner harbor. It's right on the water between the air terminal and Victoria Kayak. Easy walk up window with friendly staff and endless fountain drinks (one of which is ice water). I went for the grilled salmon over greens and endless drink (better than bottles of water). The salmon was grilled perfectly and the salad was extremely tasty and plentiful. If you're looking for a casual place with great seafood I recommend Red Fish Blue Fish.

    Marlon T.

    If you're visiting Victoria and only have time for one seafood stop, make it Red Fish Blue Fish. Located right on the harbor in a repurposed shipping container, this spot serves some of the freshest seafood you'll find on Vancouver Island. The line can get long, but it's worth the wait. My recommendation: get the BC Halibut. Perfectly cooked, flaky, and incredibly fresh, it showcases exactly why Pacific Northwest seafood has such a great reputation. Simple ingredients, expertly prepared, and packed with flavor. Grab your food, find a seat along the waterfront, and enjoy the views while watching the boats come and go. Great food, great location, and a true Victoria classic.

    Tempura cod Tacone - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    Lovely tacones - tortilla wrapped with ingredients in a cone - easy to replicate but execution is phenomenal. I got the albacore tuna and tempura cod tacones which were decently priced and filling - 2 was more than enough for a nice meal. The albacore tuna was prepared medium and fresh and flavorful, and the tempura cod is nicely battered. Both shared similar ingredients like the slaw and it was hard to differentiate the different sauces. Line was long - even on Saturday 4:30pm, it was a 15 min queue and another 10 minutes for food. Lots of ample seating outdoors only, so I can imagine it being more busy on a nicer day like when I visited.

    Two piece fish & chips-partially eaten! We had to put our fish back on for the pic because we were so eager to dive in!
    Penny S.

    My husband got the 2 piece halibut fish & chips. I can never get at all my chips so we have started sharing a larger order & no more wasted chips. The halibut is perfect-just like I like it. The pieces are generous. One piece is plenty for the average person. The halibut is BC caught, which is great. Tasted fresh and delicious. I like the fresh tasting coleslaw. It isn't that gluggy sweet sugar & mayo combo you get at many places. It was just a simple cut up cabbage nicely seasoned. Maybe it had a little something else on it. Expect a line whenever you go because the word is out. The wait staff was friendly and working hard to keep the line moving. We found a chair up against a narrow wooden "bar" facing the water. It was quite warm so we appreciated the shade of an umbrella.

    Chowder and poutine
    Fred S.

    Delicious fish and chips. I liked that they had classic fish and chips as well as some unique takes. We really liked the jerk fish poutine and the chowder, which is sort of coconut curry flavored. It's a walk up counter order and eat outside spot on the water, which means shaded seating is limited. The line to order was also long. I recommend having one person wait in line while the others hold down seating. It gets pretty busy so it's not necessarily quick, I think from the time to us getting in line to us getting our food was over 30 min, it's absolutely worth it but plan accordingly for time.

    Cassandra C.

    1000 times yes ... but be prepared to wait. From the conversations I had this is also a local spot. It is right on the river and everything is fried fresh. The fish is lovely, fries delicious. They are good as the basic or as the wrap. The cod was juiciest but I'm a bit biased.

    Chowder the best
    Marta P.

    We visited Victoria in 2024 and stop at this place every day,great food be prepared always long line to order but is worth it

    Cod fish & chips

    Great fish and chips, especially the chips, perfectly seasoned. Service was fast but felt a little cold perhaps. Very limited seating by the dock but water to drink was provided ! And it was nice getting to watch seagulls over the boats

    Menu.
    Trista H.

    My daughter and I stopped at Red Fish Blue Fish while stopping in Victoria during our cruise. Red Fish Blue Fish is essentially a glorified food truck. Discover is an accepted form of payment. We stood in line for about 30 minutes before we were able to place our order at the window. Once the order was placed, we waited another 10-15 minutes for our meal to be ready for pick-up. Red Fish Blue Fish does not serve any beer or wine. Personal interaction is minimal and only done at the ordering window and pick-up window. Seating is outdoors, scarce and on a first-come-first serve basis. Wear layers. Restrooms are outhouses. My daughter and I shared the Albacore Tuna on Chips for $18. We had a bottled water for $2.50 each. The day was beautiful so we enjoyed the wharf and the view while eating our lunch.

    Fish and chips + chowder
    Claire L.

    Literally incredible every time. The fish and chips are sooo crispy and delicious! And the chowder is literally the star of the show- out of this world. The staff is also always friendly!! Line can get long but so worth the wait. Cannot recommend enough!! We stop by every time we come to Victoria without fail.

    Fried pickles!
    Richard B.

    Wow! We had such a delicious lunch at Red Fish Blue Fish today! The service was quick for such a long line of patrons. The restaurant sits right on the inner harbor & is loved by both locals & visitors. Try the chowder. It's to die for! Mmm

    Chowder
    Vicky P.

    Wow, best fish and chips I have ever had. This place looks so unassuming, I did not expect this little tiny place operating out of a shipping container to be so good, but every time we walked past it, it had a line of people and it turned out to be the best food we had on our trip to Victoria. The fish was fresh, hot, and perfectly battered and fried. Fries were so good. Grilled salmon was great and loved the toppings. The chowder was soooo good too. Great place to hang out by the water too with lots of seating. So good!!

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    Fish and chips were delicious. The chowder was excellent. Expect waiting in line too. Watching the sea planes land and take off were cool.

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    Great fish dishes, I must if you are there. Truly Amazing would go back time and time again!

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    Nothing better than fish and chips outside! Everything was delish, crispy and tender fish, fluffy chips.

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