Service is great, solid fish and chips. They have a large menu of other items too. Everything came out fast and hot. read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - Halibut and chips - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

We ordered fish & chips today from St Andrews Fish & Chips for a Good Friday meal They are located in Scarborough near Ellesmere and McCowan They were on Blog TO's best places for fish and chips in the city of Toronto I ordered a halibut and coleslaw for my wife I ordered the haddock and chips meal The good of this meal was the haddock It was a large piece of fish The batter was really good and the fish was tasty I enjoyed this The bad unfortunately was the chips They were soggy unfortunately and a lot of bottom of the pan chips The ugly was the piece of halibut my wife got It was fairly small and not fluffy like my piece of haddock and for just 16.99 it was not worth the price for the piece of fish received The coleslaw was mediocre at best and I didn't enjoy it much either Disappointed to say the least because this place was on Blog To's top places for fish and chips and I was expecting a bit more if you're on there read more

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First time going here and choose the best day as it was their anniversary! Everything was 40% off and got free bags of popcorn and a shrimp appetizer. The lunch special was available on weekends too so got the haddock and chips as well as a side of onion rings. Lunch portion was the perfect size, came with 1 piece of fish and enough chips to take home. Service was very quick even though the place was small but quite busy. Overall great experience and would be back! read more

Stepping in to St Andrews felt a bit like a time warp when I was brought back to a simpler time. The decor was a bit dark and dated, there were squeeze bottles of ketchup and tartar sauce as well as salt and vinegar on each table, which is a lot less common post Covid. The halibut and chips were very good. The fish portion was a decent size, but the batter texture and overall taste were great. The fries were made exactly how I like it, thick cut and pillowy on the inside. If you like crispy fries, I would ask for them well done. The platter came with 3 pieces of shrimp and scallop each. The quality of the seafood was OK, but the batter was very thick on these. I asked for coffee and it was middle of the afternoon and only 1 other table, so they put on a fresh pot of coffee for me, which I appreciated. Overall 4/5. If your priorities are good fish and you don't mind softer fries, come here for sure. The prices aren't exactly cheap, but you get what you pay for here. read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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St.Andrew's Fish and Chips is always best when served hot and eaten fresh! The great part about this fish and chips shop is their walk up order window. If you're looking for a quick bite for lunch, it's worth stopping by their walk up window to order takeout for lunch. You won't regret it. We stopped by for dinner. Possessing large appetites as it were, the dinner portion suited us (and our stomachs) much better. Plus we like the extras it comes with like the bread with butter, the creamy coleslaw and the coffee and tea. Haddock was very well made, not overcooked. The cod was prepared nicely and the chips were very fresh, as we added a splash of malt vinegar and a shake of salt. Our family loves St. Andrew's Fish & Chips and have been frequenting this restaurant for years. They have been perfecting the same recipe for decades so they know how to fry up a delicious meal. read more

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I always do take out and the service is always friendly and great. The fish are always crispy and the fries are one of my favourites. Freshly cut fries, gravy always good but the meat pie I can eat about 5 pieces. They are delicious. A must try. read more

We checked this place out after watching someone from Instagram rave about this OG spot that has been around for over 40+ years. We tried their Haddock N Chips which we upgrade to poutine. We got their steak n onion meat pie with a side of coleslaw. Also tried their dessert the deep fried mars bar. If you prefer bigger piece of fish, go for the haddock. If you like a square type of piece, pick the halibut which would cost more as well. When you upgrade to poutine its like $3 extra, but they really load up the cheese n gravy sauce over your fries. Pretty worth it! The coleslaw was also pretty good IMO. A side of extra coleslaw cost $4. The steak n onion meat pie was pretty good as well as it also goes well with gravy. The place is a little quiet and they do close relatively early I believe before 8pm. All those items came to about $68 before tax n tips. Worth a visit for sure. Only down side is its not handicap friendly and the washrooms are downstairs. Service is prompt and they do old school paper orders. read more

Back on the hunt for fish and chips in the area. Tried out St Andrew's Fish and Chips ordered the Cod and Chips. Service was great and they seemed steady on a weekday for lunch. The fries were fresh and the cod wasn't overly greasy. I did find the breading to be a bit much. Overall a decent meal... might try the halibut next time . . . Cod and Chips 3.5/5 $11.46 read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - a plate of fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Cod & chips was decent. The cod was fresh enough & pretty firm. The chips were authentic British chip, i.e. not crispy, with slight undercooked potato. The frying was pretty good - the food wasn't too oily. Portion was ok. They're pretty generous & thorough with sauces, asking if you want malt vinegar, tartar sauce, ketchup & salt separately. Besides fish and chips and similar dishes, they also serve Scottish dishes like black pudding and haggis, steak & kidney pie, meat pie etc. Not to forget such classic desserts as deep fried Mars Bars, deep fried jam sandwich and deep fried Oreos. read more

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Great place in Scarborough for some classic fish and chips! I got the halibut and chips, but upgraded the chips to a poutine! The halibut was super tasty, with a crispy light batter on the outside and soft moist halibut on the inside. The poutine was also very good. read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - Outside of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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Got the family meal of 5 halibut and 4 chips. Also added some fritters. The halibut was fresh and the batter was perfect. It's been almost a year since we have had St. Andrews. It was great their fritters are a nice treat as well. There was a lot of fries for 4 hungry people. We had left over fries. They weren't for in dinning service so we had take out. They are reopening the dining room once the province allows full capacity in restaurants again. We will be back to visit once the dining room is ope. read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - St. Andrews over 35 years in operation. - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

One of my fave go-tos is Fish & Chips and I've been hearing about St. Andrews for many many years so I've been meaning to try it out for some time now. This finally happened when I moved to the area a few weeks ago and had a hankering for some Fish & Chips. Now I must add that I have gone to a number of best Fish & Chips joints in GTA so I have my expectations. Very very happy to share that they have reached and have gone beyond my expectations. Haddock Fish - Admittedly, halibut is usually my first pick but they were sold out (it was Good Friday), but I still enjoy my haddock. Their serving was quite generous and the fish was fried to perfection. Also wasn't overly greasy. I'd definitely order this again. 5/5. Chips - Had to do a separate review for their chips because it is THAT GOOD. Of allllll the Fish & Chips I've had worldwide, including the motherland of Fish & Chips (UK), theirs is by far THE BEST I've ever had. I would sell my nephew for a serving of this. I can also only imagine what their poutine would taste like with these chips. 10/5. I will definitely be back for more!! read more

Hubby had been wanting to check this place out for a while so we made it there finally. We went on a Wednesday because kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. One adult entree purchased = 1 free kids meal. I ordered the haddock and chips for $12.45 and my hubby ordered the cod and chips for $10.95. Kiddies got chicken and chips, and their meals included pop and an ice cream for dessert. So I think price wise, it was pretty reasonable - $24 for a family of four! The portions were big as well. I got a large piece of haddock and lots of fries - I couldn't finish it all. The haddock itself was good - the batter was crispy and light, and the fish was soft and yummy. I enjoyed it thoroughly. So why the four stars? Service was a little slow. I know this restaurant is a small business and there were only two waitresses working, but the restaurant wasn't that busy. However, I enjoyed the experience overall. Good food and I liked the atmosphere of the place. It had a nice family feel to it. read more

IMO, this is the standard. The staff, the place itself.... Love it very time. Wide range of menu. Been here practically since they opened. When you walk in and get recognized, it makes it even better. The newer staff seem to pick right up on the long standing between customer and restaurant. Thanks Angie and everyone. Ken J read more

I've always wanted to try this fish and chips place for years. I decided to come by on Good Friday for lunch. The place was quite busy and I understand why. Got haddock and chips and cod fish chips dinners. Well I can say WoW. The haddock was very tasty and the batter had a nice crisp to it. The cod fish was also very good, nice and fresh. I will definitely be back to try other fish on the menu and it won't take me years next time. read more

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Usually this place is decent, feel bad writing a review but what a complete waste .. just ordered halibut and chips spent $30 and could not eat the fish! Absolutely burnt to a crisp total waste of money and spoiled dinner ! Plenty more fish n the sea ? read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - Who burns fish and chips ?? - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

St Andrews Fish and Chips is located in one of those strip in Scarborough. I have been shopping at the Global Pets next door for a few years and I never even notice its existence... My fellow yelper said let's try Fish and Chips... hmmm You know I don't like Deep Fried food too much or non Asian food... but what the heck! I am happy that I have lunch here, not only it has reasonably priced lunch specials $6.45 each. The fish is coated in a light batter, deep fried to golden crispy colour, It is not too oily and not fishy for sure. My advice is don't order the soup.. the clam chowder is the canned type. The Deep Fried Oreos with ice cream for sure is a nice surprise! Yummmmy! Now I know where to go if I have cravings for some Fish and Chips and of course deep fried desserts!! They accepts all credit cards. read more

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One of the better F&C places in town. Great batter and fresh oil. Good lunch meal deals, but lots of quirks: the lunch meal comes with tea or coffee (with fish and chips?!) and to get a can of pop is another $1. How is it $1 more expensive for the place to hand you a can vs steeping tea or brewing coffee?! It's nonsensical. Want to upgrade the fish - no can do. In short, don't come in with any special requests, as even basic ones will get you a "no". But I wouldn't bother upgrading the fish type anyway: I paid a big premium for halibut (not the lunch deal), and wish I'd stuck with whatever comes in the deal, because I tried a piece and it was just fine: tender and a HUGE portion. The halibut (which I had to post a picture of) was the thickness of a coin on one end. I know halibut isn't cheap, but either increase the price or just don't offer it - as it was I felt a little insulted. So with all these complaints, why 4 stars? The other fish types taste great, fries were great, everything they fry is great (as evidenced by all the photos of the desserts here), and it's a good value... As long as you stay away from the halibut! read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - Halibut so thin it's liked they used a deli meat slicer - stick with cheaper types of fish - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

This is a Scarborough staple. They do fish and chips U.K. style and it's da bomb. Yes you can get coleslaw but for U.K. Traditionalists, you can get mushy peas on the menu too. We have the cod and chips, which for us is more traditional UK fish and chips but they have Haddock and halibut and lots of other options. You can even order 1/2 chips if you don't like a lot of french fries. The meal also comes with a nice slice of bread and butter which for those of us who must have a chip butty .... heaven! Quick and friendly service, and a takeout window for those who want to take away. And for those of us that want to finish off with something that you typically can only get in Scotland, look for that deep-fried Mars bar or deep-fried jam sandwich with yellow peril. That's custard for those of you that live on this side of the pond. ;) Dinners come with coffee or tea. Beer and wine is on offer. read more

I've been dreaming of having fish and chips for days now so the day finally arrived. This is my go to place near the Scarborough Town Centre located in a strip mall; only a 10 minute walk. Well, Thursday is all-you-can-eat White Fish and fresh cut chips for only $11.95 which is a real deal. Most fish places give you a small piece of fish and load on the potatoes for a ransom price...mind you it's white fish but I love food deals! You're asked how many fish pieces you want to start with...2 for me. After that, I might ask for 1 more piece which was the case tonight. The fish batter is very light "so it doesn't overpower the meat." Service was great and only a few people were dining at the time. My work friends and I come here about once a month during lunch time for their $8.95 specials. Same great food and service. I love to support small business owners and this place has been around for decades. This place is also part of the www.VacinityRewards.ca loyalty program. read more

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I had high expectations of this place as it claims to specialize in fish and chips. I ordered the haddock and fries and deep fried mars bar. The haddock was yummy but nothing spectacular, the outter batter was delicious and inside it did taste fresh. The fries were very fresh tasting and i enjoyed it. It was really disappointing that the tarter sauce was prepackaged and it tasted disgusting. The deep fried mars bar was disgusting, they used the same batter they used for the fish so it tasted odd which was disappointing. Whenever i do get a fish and chips craving I won't come back here. read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - Haddock and fries to the left. Deep fried mars bar to the right. - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

I'm torn about this place. On one hand, they have the best halibut and chips - the BEST! On the other hand, their dine-in service is abysmal. I'd rate the halibut and chips as 5 stars, while the service is only 2, rounded up to a 4 overall because take-out solves the problem. The halibut is absolutely delicious. The batter is very crispy and the fish is tender and not at all fishy tasting. The fries are also delicious. They're thick and tasty and always served hot. The portion size is fairly consistent, except for the last time that I dined in when I got the smallest serving I've ever received from this place. The fish was pretty much half its usual size. I was with friends and I was really hungry, so I didn't bother complaining because I didn't want to make everyone else wait while my food was remade. That was only time I've ever received a small serving, so rest assured that that was an exception, not the rule. Now the service... I usually order for pick-up by calling, and picking up the food has always been fast enough and they are generous with the packets of tartar sauce and ketchup. Only once have I had a problem where the girl gave me grilled salmon instead of battered halibut...how does that even happen??? I just took it because they were about to close (look up their hours before you go, I always seem to go when they're closed) and I like salmon anyway. I have never been impressed by the the times that I have dined in. The waitresses that have served me have never been particularly friendly or attentive. I almost always need to ask for more water because they just never check up on the tables after bringing out the food. The last time I dined in, three waitresses just sat together at another table playing with their phones until I called them over to get more water. Nice. Saved me a few bucks on tip. The washrooms are in the basement. They're clean enough, nothing special. The whole restaurant really needs to be renovated, it just looks really dated. I know their typical patron is on the mature end of the scale, but it would probably help with attracting new business. I hope this place stays open forever! Fix the service, fix the appearance, but DON'T CHANGE THE FOOD! read more

Tried their haddock and chips. The chips were really good, nice portions, but for some reason, the batter on our fish was soggy. It wasn't busy when we arrived so I'm not sure if this was just a one time occurrence. They stopped their coupon promotions which we used to get via email. I'll have to go back and try it one more time. read more

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Thank you very much Phil M. for reviewing this place so I can give Haggis a try without going overseas. What you're missing out on is the new Menu item, Deep Fried Oreos with 2 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream. From the selection of a few St. Andrews Lunch Specials($6.45), I chose Haggis & Chips. It was a bit on the small portion but I'm not sure what the Market Value of the Modern Haggis is actually. For that price, it's actually very acceptable for someone new to this specialty item to get a taste of Scottish/British Cuisine. For those not doing a taste test, it's a bit small so you'll have to go with the regular A La Carte or Dinner size. This place as it is named is set in British setting with wooden furniture and photos of St. Andrews Golf Course along with Golf Clubs on the top walls. Back to the Modern Haggis, it is not what a rookie Haggis eater would envision as similar to how Sausages used to be in Intestine casing but now in artificial casing, so is the new style Haggis. My Haggis came deep-fried and inside was finely chopped pieces of various Sheep internal goodness. It's sheep because my friend knows that flavour anywhere and not for her. It was strongly flavoured with Black Pepper and from my little knowledge it tasted similar to fillings in Meat Pies obviously the difference is the ingredients. Treat it like a Deep-Fried Haggis Sausage with A-OK Fries. The Deep Fried Oreos($4.25) was done in a similar Batter as the Fish so it has a slight savoury flavour to it but I enjoy it as it tasted like a soft Chocolate Cake batter inside the Fried Batter. Everything goes well with Vanilla Ice Cream. Btw, they have Deep Fried Mars Bar as well. read more

St Andrews Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Was excited to order some halibut for lunch and order a beer; perfect pairing right? The menu indicates specials on crap food that no one could care less to have a a special in the first place! Very disappointed because no matter where you go its halibut. Ordered a beer and left. This place appears to only cater to older geriatric crowds mostly. What a bore. Asked for check and the broad just took her sweet time though it wasn't even busy. Domestic beer is over priced. Almost had a heart attack. read more

One of the best fish and chips places still in existence. The closing of Penrose Fish and Chips was a real heartbreaker, I'll never forgive the family for not selling it to a caring custodian, rather than just shutting it down altogether! With the demise of Penrose, the authentic old school fish and chip shop is definitely under threat. One of the very best that still remain is Saint Andrews, they are still doing it traditional style, and I especially like the haddock, the Alaskan White Fish is a better choice than the halibut which is pricey, and is always a rather dry piece of fish, in my opinion, no matter where you get it. I also quite enjoy ordering the fish sandwich here, which is a big hunk of haddock on two slices of Scottish bread, rather than the typical hamburger bun. If you've never have Scottish bread, you owe yourself to try it, it's quite dense and cakey, and those who like it like it a lot. Decor that's very basic, and probably hasn't been renovated since the 70s, and the food is similarly old-school and exactly what you'd expect from a Scottish fish and chip shop, including the deep fried battered Mars Bars, Oreos, and jam sandwich, all of which are ridiculously over-the-top and worth trying at least once. Basic spot, good food, worth a visit! read more

Traditional UK style fish and chips. This is a Scarborough staple for decades. Family run. Consistently good. Very good meat pies haggis, fritters, mushy peas,Scottish bread. Irn Bru. Sticky toffee pudding or a deep fried Mars bars are always delicious. read more

Ordered haddock and fries. Fish was very greasy and didn't taste fresh. It had zero flavour and was so bland. Same for fries. No lemon given. Threw it in the garbage it was so bad. Tarter sauce was gross and prepackaged. They have nerve to take people's money and sell food like this. read more

Best fish and chips I have had so far. Golden, crunchy battered fish (choice of cod, white fish, haddock) on a bed of nicely made chips. Fish was moist, nice portions. Went with family on a Tuesday 1:30pm, we were the only table. A couple of gents came in after us. Place is clean, though decor is a bit dated. Lunches are $8.45 with different types of fish or meat pies; haddock is $12.45. There is a soup and cod sandwich option. The soup was clam chowder the day we went. Tuesdays after 4pm, senior discount 25% off. Highly recommend if you like fish and chips. Would definitely come back. Looks like they do mobile order as well as we saw a couple of people picked up their food quickly at the window. read more

This place is alright. It's hard to go wrong with deep fried food, and st Andrews doesn't go wrong, but it's just that -- deep fried food. I got the fried shrimp and it is literally got and fresh, but there is no seasoning or additional flavor. The fries are beefy and hot, but again so seasoning or anything special (they actually could really use some salt). The restaurant is no frills at all. I would have expected lower prices given quality & atmosphere. read more

The Food is OK. Nothing special . Do NOT ever work for this restaurant. They will fire you for having a sore stomach and using the washroom. Not professional at all . read more

Simple place, great food, big portions and cheap prices. Definitely a must for anyone that is Scottish, that is the cultural theme of this place. The menu reflects this as well with things like deep fried jam sandwiches and haggis. When you're done, check out a Scottish deli only two doors down in the same strip mall. read more

Don't let the name fool you! You don't actually go here for the fish and chips. You go here for disgusting (in the best possible meaning of the word) battered and deep fried delicacies that are hard to find this good outside the food trucks at The EX (minus the endless lineup). The batter they use here on all of these items is the real selling point: light, golden, crispy, and delicious. Deep fried jam sandwiches covered in custard (my favourite) are like a giant version of the toaster strudel. A crispy hot battered sandwich filled with sweet tart jam and covered with creamy delicious custard. I'm literally drooling a little as I type this... Deep fried oreos with ice cream, deep fried mars bars...it's kind of hard to go wrong. And, yeah, the fish and chips ARE pretty satisfying too. Don't expect anything special in terms of the actual restaurant: it's in a strip mall, the restaurant itself is fairly spartan, and the service isn't always great. Still, go there for the food. read more

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Their fish and chips are the closest I've tasted to the real deal in the UK. I wish I could eat here everyday, but I try not to go too often to keep up some semblance of a balanced diet. The prices are good. The hours are limited on certain days, so check before you go. I always get take out, so I'm not sure what the service is like. You can also get all kinds of deep fried goodness year-round that you don't usually find outside of the Ex and ribfests throughout the summer. If you love fish and chips, you've got to try this place at least once. read more

Best fish and chips hands down. This is my go to spot. The decor ain't the best, but you come for the food, not the decor.

This is the worst Fish and Chips I have EVER had. Stay away from this place. Words that best describe are dry, oily, poor quality fish. This is where people with no taste buds eat! If you want really good fish and chips try Old York in Leaside. I recommend the owners try Old York and learn how good Fish and Chips are made. read more

omg SO SO BAD for 21$ I got 1 pc of fish, chips and a steak pie no bigger than the palm of my hand. Fish was soggy and greasy, meat pie was deep fried and had clearly exploded....just one big disgusting mess.......NEVER AGAIN.; The girl that took our order was either new or liked to make people feel awkward. read more

We have been here a few times for fish, we have even done takeout more than once (gravy does not travel well lol) but the fish is always good, and St. Andrew's makes top notch fries. I like the meat pies that they bring in from the Scottish place in the same mall, they reheat them well. Make sure you order the potatoes they have as an appetizer, they are much bigger than regular fries, and of so delicious. read more

We came here for Good Friday for fish and chips. My bf selected the halibut and chips and I changed my mind and decided to order the steak and onion pie. The steak and onion pie was not that great...completely my fault as I probably was the only person in the packed restaurant who DIDN'T order fish and chips. The steak pie was slightly soggy, small and not enough meat in the filling. The chips were cut thickly, blanched and tasted quite delicious. My bf's halibut however, was to die for! We shared the dish and the helping of fish was generous, with crispy batter, and tender and moist inside. Yummy! I've had fish and chips in Brighton and London, UK and the fish and chips in St Andrews is the best I've had. We initially didn't like that the tartar sauce was pre-packaged but it went well with the fish regardless. Atmosphere is kinda old-fashioned, with carpets on the floor, and with an unprepossessing appearance in a sketchy strip mall. However, behind the sketchy appearance is a really awesome restaurant with great fish and chips. PS Don't order the peas as a side. They don't tell you that's it mushy. read more

Disappointed & over-priced. I prefer grilled fish, versus deep-fried. I was told only they only grill salmon & halibut. Why? To get fish done the way I wanted, I had to 'upgrade' and get the full-portion, full-priced, halibut dinner. I've seen pancakes thicker than the fillet that arrived on my plate. I kept up hope and ordered a piece of apple pie for dessert. I got what looked and tasted exactly like a grocery store, mass-produced slice of pie with a $5.95 price tag. At least buy President's Choice pies that might look like something bakery-made. My lunch cost $30 bucks (no booze). Suggestion: just go for dessert and try the novelty of a deep-fried Mars bar (which my friend had and liked) & a coffee. Save your money & get your fish & chips elsewhere. read more