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    Willman's Fish & Chips

    3.5 (90 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    WILLMAN'S FISH & CHIPS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Seafood platter - traditional batter fish, clams and scallops.
    Murray W.

    If you're ever engaged in a conversation about the top fish and chip places in Halifax, several names are bound to come up. Everyone has their own preferences, dictated by personal tastes and individual experiences, but the same places tend to pop up and Willman's is one of those. Located on Isleville, just a block past the Hydrostone market, the restaurant is very clean and much more recently renovated than your typical fish and chip shack, especially ones as old as Willman's which has been around since the '40s. My buddy and I popped in around 7pm on a Tuesday, so there were only one or two other tables occupied at any given time. Perusing the menu, they have all the deep fried fare that you would expect at a place like this, but also some more unique additions that fleshed out the menu in a more unique fashion. They have a few poutine choices, including Newfie poutine (stuffing/dressing added), which I always appreciate seeing. Cod tongues in the appetizer section also added to their seafood cred. There's also a handful of baked fish options for the more health conscious among us, and interestingly a fairly large pizza section. I'm not sure how many of these they would sell with Salvatore's just a block away, but hey, not everyone likes fish I guess. Feeling hungry and wanting to try as much of their seafood as I could, I settled on the seafood platter which comes with one piece of fish with the batter of your choosing (light or traditional), fried clams, fried scallops and fries. Coleslaw and gravy were options, but I turned them down, just opting for some tartar sauce, and there were a few options for vinegars as well. They have Propeller on tap, but I opted for a Sprite instead, as somehow in my mind that seemed like the lighter option. Our food came out fairly quickly, heaping piles of brown, deep fried goodness (not in the health sense, obviously). My fish was a good size, and really I wouldn't have wanted it any larger given how much food there was on my plate. It was a deep golden brown, and the fish inside flaked easily with a fork. The fish might not have been *the* best I've ever had, but it was very good. I can't say if the tartar sauce is house-made, or taken from a bottle and put in a dipping cup, but I'm not picky when it comes to that stuff anyway, and it added its trademark zing and depth of flavour to each bite. The fries were a bit of letdown though; hand cut, but not double fried, they were limp and not nearly as crispy as they could/should have been. The clams were as spot on as fried clams can be. Some of the thinnest pieces were a little bit on the chewy side, but with something so irregularly shaped, it's got to be nearly impossible to get them all cooked 100% perfectly. The meat itself had a great, fresh clam flavour and the batter was nice and crispy. The scallops were bivalve perfection, with a light batter and super moist meat inside. The owner saw to us over the course of our meal and was super friendly the whole time. I'm not sure what the typical payment procedure is, but we ended up going to the counter after a little bit of a wait once we were done eating and our plates cleared. With a warm atmosphere and great seafood, Willman's is definitely earning their reputation.

    Kell S.

    I've finally found my new favourite spot for some good comfort seafood! I ordered the seafood platter(highly recommend) and the clams were fantastic, the fish was incredible, best batter- the food was hot and ready so quickly. Incredible. And the service is top notch, it makes dinning there even better! Lucian makes this place as great as it is, a true Halifax staple! Going back very soon :)

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    cheryl d.

    Willman's fish and Chips tucked on the corner of 5644 Kane Street in the North End 454-0929 is a long standing Icon. Not only do the offer take out you are able to sit in and dine as well. Great prices and the portions are hefty. There are different option such as a family pack of 8 piece for $23.75. Haddock is the choice of fish for Willman's when the dip it the golden batter. Nice and light and crispy. Menu consists of Clams, scallops and even chicken nuggets for the kids. This location is a must try and I think the one and only.

    Seafood platter, out of clams. :(
    Terra M.

    A fantastic place to visit if you're looking for great fish and chips. We ordered the seafood platter so we could try everything at once since it was our first visit. Sadly, they had just run out of clams so we were offered extra scallops or fish. Scallops of course! Our order was on the table in minutes, so hot we had to wait a few minutes to dig in. Absolutely delicious fish, we went with the lighter Lucien's batter. Most impressive were the scallops, so often they're overcooked, but these were perfect, and so sweet. Hand cut fries were excellent as well. Our server was alone and quite busy, yet still attentive. It was nice to see the cook bringing orders out when she was tied up with taking orders. Nothing sat waiting for pickup. I'm sure this would have been five stars if the clams had been available, simply judging by the quality of the items we were able to get. Oh, and make sure you try their coleslaw. The chunky cut is a nice change from the usual stringy coleslaw you get at most places.

    Propeller esb and Lucien has it on tap at Willman's.  This British ale is the perfect companion to fish and chips
    TJ M.

    I decided to give my once-favorite F&C place another try and stopped by for lunch. The owner, Lucien, was a perfect host. Making a point to stop at each table to chat and joke with diners. I decided to risk slipping into a deep fried beer coma and got a pint of Propeller ESB with lunch. I couldn't decide on clams, fish or scallops so I got all three in the seafood sampler. I sipped on my beer and chilled. It struck me, for a F&C shop the dining area is clean, functional but still comfortable. It was a warm, Fall day and the many windows gave a great view of the golden Hydrostone foliage. The respectable sized plate arrived in short order. First thing I noticed was that seafood all had a slightly different looking golden batter. Got to like a place that treats clams and scallops differently. I doused the fish and fries in malt vinegar. The hand-cut fries were perfectly prepared. Too bad the fish was swallowed up by a too-thick batter. Willman's offers a lighter batter option too; I'll try that next time. The fish/batter ratio is way off on the regular offering. The whole clams, although tasty were on the small side. I prefer plumper, juicier clams. The scallops were nice and fresh but also shrimpy. Shrimpy- see what I did there?! It felt like kind of a waste to splurge on the platter when the scallops and clams were tiny morsels. It is a small thing, but I was dinged a buck for something on my bill and I have no idea what it was. The only thing I can think of was the lemon slice I asked for. I did get half a lemon but still you should advise customers of extra charges in advance. And I don't think a F&C shop should charge for condiments. And I don't know if the beer counteracted the grease but there was no afternoon coma for me! Win! I am happy to give Willman's a very good, updated review. I look forward to being a regular once again. With the nice atmosphere and option to get a brew with with your F&C I wouldn't hesitate to take out of town guests here for an authentic taste of NS seafood.

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    1 year ago

    Great food (love the clams) and friendly service. My friend had fish and chips and was very happy with his order.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent fish! We got the light batter and it was great! Excellent service! Nice mom and pop local restaurant.

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    So yummy in my tummy, on my list for best fish and chip places in NS. Top 3 for sure!

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    Great fish and chips and even nicer owner. Fresh fish and good fries. Always know what your getting and been around for a while!

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    12 years ago

    Tried this spot a few more times, awful just awful. Not worth the long wait and not fresh at all but claims so on menu, poor taste indeed.

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    Evan's Seafood Restaurant

    Evan's Seafood Restaurant

    4.3
    (124 reviews)
    2.5 km
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    One of the best fish and chips places in the HRM. Located in Dartmouth by the ferry terminal…read more There's seating and a patio with take out as well. All the seafood is fresh - you can also buy some if you want to make it yourself! But eat here, save yourself the hassle. Always get the fish and chips. Two piece if you are hungry - three if you are famished. Their coating is different from most places - more of a breading versus beer battered. Family run. Fantastic place

    Came over on the ferry from Halifax to Dartmouth to try this seafood place...arrived around 3:30pm…read more The place looks like a cafeteria or food court dining area. There is an outside patio area. Order and pay at the counter and they give you a number and you take a table. The order taker was very nice. We ordered the large lobster poutine, 2 piece fish and chips and the six scallops. We received our food. It took about 30minutes before getting food. But it was freshly prepared. The scallops were lightly breaded and not greasy. Texture of these local scallops were firmer and sweeter than ones I had in Portland Maine. The lobster poutine-a huge portion of buttery lobster over well cooked fries with a yummy white gravy-YUM. The fish and chips-nicely cooked and could tell the fish is FRESH. French fries were nicely cooked and not greasy. What a great Fresh seafood meal at this restaurant.

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    Food court or terrasse you decide where..
    Food court or terrasse you decide where..
    Lobster Roll and fresh oysters.
    Lobster Roll and fresh oysters.
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    Outside bar/patio area.
    Dave's Lobster

    Dave's Lobster

    3.6
    (41 reviews)
    3.1 km
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    On Sail GP weekend, what better way to celebrate than to get lobster rolls! Fast service, friendly…read morefolks at the window, small menu for easy ordering--we visited both days of the event! So good!!

    Their half n' half ($29 based on the market price) was the ideal way to sample two of their…read morecreations, a roll made with cold and warm lobster fillings: The chilled version, dubbed the local, was tossed with mayonnaise, celery, and chives. I found it was refreshing for a hot day and given the ingredients were less flavourful, the lobster's sweetness was more pronounce. Yet, there's something about the some fancy or warm version that was tastier. Who doesn't like garlic butter with lemon and chives thrown in for freshness? It was delicious, but a tad overcooked so the lobster was chewier than the cold version. If you're hungry, one roll will not be enough. Luckily, it comes with a quarter spear of pickle and bag of chips (they were out of coleslaw and potato salad by the early afternoon). Not necessarily filling, but enough to leave you satisfied. If you can hold off on diving into the roll, I recommend walking further down the harbourfront to find a table away from the main food area. While there was tables available in The Salt Yard, it's also a seagull pit. Finding a clean table can be difficult and you'll have to watch out for a wayward wing brushing close to your head. Not exactly the most relaxing way to have lunch, even if the lobster roll is good.

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    Restaurant Exterior on the Halifax Boardwalk
    Restaurant Exterior on the Halifax Boardwalk
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    Half-and-half lobster rolls
    Store front (as of 8/31/2024)

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    Store front (as of 8/31/2024)

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