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    The Fish Counter

    4.4 (394 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Natalie T.

    A couple of weeks ago I visited the fish counter on a rainy weekend. I was craving for some delicious fish and chips - I remember going to the fish counter years ago where I knew the fries would be perfectly crispy and the fish would be fresh. I was SOOOOO disappointed with my meal because it didn't live up to my expectations. The staff were super friendly and I was the only customer there-I was waiting for my fish and chips patiently, as I knew my order was going to be made fresh. I didn't think I would have to ask for my chips to be extra crispy as I remembered their fries being the benchmark for how perfectly hand cut fries should be done. I was proven so wrong that day. I know the chips I had were fresh as I saw them being prepared. I fully expected my meal to hold its crispiness when I took it home (which was about 10 minutes away). The fries were limp, borderline undercooked, not crispy at all. In photos it looks decent but it missed its trademark super crispy on the outside and pillowy soft in the inside (usually this is done when the cute fries are frozen and then fried). This was a huge disappointment as I was looking forward to the chips-even more than the fish itself. What happened to this place? I was so disappointed that it was hard to enjoy the rest of my meal. The deep fried oysters were fine and the fried fish was just okay, the batter felt a bit greasy. I really want to go back again to see if I was just unlucky and the person didn't leave the fries in long enough. Because I don't want to drive all the way to Steveston to have a proper fish & chips.

    Moe O.

    I went there yesterday afternoon for a late lunch and it was amazing. I had the one-piece cod. Perfectly cooked with light batter (not greasy at all), and the chips were fresh and hot. Definitely recommend.

    Two piece
    Kaelin H.

    Probably some of the best fish and chips I've had!! The cod was flakey and fresh, the frying oil was recently changed so it didn't have a bitter taste at all, and the fries were ultra crispy. I also loved their house made tartar sauce to dunk everything into. The fish and chips is quite a large portion so depending on how hungry you are you might only need one fried fish per person. I surprisingly loved the cabbage salad they give you to also help cut through all the greasiness of the rest of the meal.

    Halibut & Salmon w fries
    Lisa C.

    Friendly Service, The fish portions are HUGE as well as fries. I had the halibut, my husband had the salmon, both were delicious! The tartar sauce had no flavor but I would still return because the fish was killer delicious!! Seating is limited cause it's a small business.

    Angela W.

    We went to see a matinee at the Viff during the International Film Festival and it's almost 3 pm afterwards so decided to pop into Fish Counter. This is the first time we visited since they changed ownership a couple of years ago. We ordered the 2pc cod/chips and 1pc oyster. The Cod--not dried out yet not moist at all, fish not seasoned at all, it was flavourless. Plus I was given 3 long strips of thin cut fish trimmings! The Batter--thick not light as it should be, soaked in so much grease that it overpowers the delicate flavour of white fish. The Oyster--taste fresh except for the oily heavy batter The Chips--uneven slices, some stuck together, taste ok If your palette prefer greasy oily battered fish, then you will enjoy it! I was quite hungry, forgot about pictures. My stomach felt really queasy and nauseated after all that grease so I will not go again until they change ownership again:-)

    800ml Maille Dijon Mustard
    Mark S.

    It is always interesting to go to a place for the first time. There is a full menu of lunch options and choosing just one can be interesting. It was really quite nice. Not a five-star dining establishment but a "down to earth" place to get good seafood either to take home and cook from their real "fish counter" (not us this trip but I suspect quite a few locals do this) or to eat at their counters or shared tables (also seemed like neighborhood locals). Fish and chips seems to be their specialty but we ended up splitting a crab/shrimp croquette sandwich (with fries for us Americans) which was exactly what we wanted in a light lunch before walking in Queen Elizabeth Park. I didn't love the pickled cabbage that was in the baguette but it certainly wasn't bad and the slaw on the side was delicious. We will definitely return to try something else. And the big bonus for us turned out to be one the few shelf staples they carry with a seafood connections. One of our goals for this particular trip to Canada was to replenish our supply of Maille Dijon mustard that can be difficult (or more correctly expensive) sometimes to source in the US. After striking out at the Costco in Richmond (definitely not a place to go on a Saturday) we were happily surprised to seeing several 800 ml jars of it (we bought two) for a very reasonable price.

    Gluten free fish and chips meal
    Kaci C.

    Solid fish and chips with gluten free option (that had a dedicated fryer). Fast service and enough seating to find a spot even with it being busy-ish. Couldn't put my finger on why, but it wasn't a 5/5 in the flavor category. Definitely worth a stop if nearby.

    Jr J J.

    Always good food & now more seating too Never a disappointment with this crew. Cheers

    Clam chowder
    Joanna L.

    My first impression of this place was the appeal of their rustic decor. Both the food and the service were great. The menu has a good amount of options. I ordered a small amount of three items I wanted to try. I ordered the dairy-free chowder, oyster fritters and fish tacos. I enjoyed the fritters and tacos the most. I also tried some of my friend's fish and chips and the portions were very generous. I would recommend this place for fish and chip lovers.

    Gluten free cod and chips $14.99
    Natasha P.

    I visited the fish counter on a Friday evening in search of some gluten free fish and chips, and wow they did not disappoint. The batter was comparable to a tempura style batter - very light and crispy. The tartar sauce was also very flavourful! From the time we ordered until we received our food was about 5 minutes even though there were other people in the shop. They were super fast in getting our order to us! There is one large table and some high top seats that face outside, so plenty of seating to choose from. I'm excited to come back and try some of the other fish or even the lox that they had - yum!

    Priscilla Y.

    I was in Vancouver for a little bit of time, which was unfortunate because there are so many tasty food options to choose from. I opted to get some fish and chips from The Fish Counter. There were several fish to choose from, but I went with a two-piece of the Pacific cod. The fish was delicious and crispy. The breading was not overwhelming. I hope to return and try their other items. There are metered street parking. I found a small metered parking lot not far of a walk from the restaurant.

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    Delicious fish and chips! Got the cod. They also have an a yummy saffron aoli. Would recommend

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