Sea Witch Fish and Chips

We were a table of 3, walk-in, on a Friday evening. We ordered the 2and1 daily fish, and a kids order. The restaurant has a very rustic/cozy feel with chains and pictures evoking a very maritime-like atmosphere. The booths are repurposed church pews. The entire dining room is filled with hardwood furnishings. The service was very good and attentive . The fish was excellently prepared. Light and airy on the inside, crispy and perfectly golden on the outside. Thee chips were thick cut and incredibly crispy. We did not order any drinks or additional sides. Altogether, it cost about $50 after tax and tip. All-in-all, a very good casual dining experience.

This restaurant has always been mentioned in Toronto Life magazine so I’ve decided to give it a try. The place is small but clean. The decorations are interesting, mostly from magazine about how people rate the place. It’s along St Clair Avenue so definitely no parking available… good thing is there’s a Green Fee parking around the corner. It’s the same as any other fish and chips restaurant but I’ve tried other places like the one in Port Perry, that ones much better! My mistake was that I ASSUMED THAT Two+One on the menu meant Three pieces of fish plus French fries…. Tsk Tsk Tsk it wasn’t! I was wrong and felt like an ass for assuming the obvious. I got 2pieces of fish and fries for an enormous price of $55.00 If anyone is looking for a nice fish and chips resto, good luck!

This restaurant, which originated from the old Penrose’s on Mt. Pleasant road, has consistently served the best fish and chips in Toronto, and perhaps anywhere. I’ve travelled extensively in the UK, and I’d say these match up with the best over there. The Halibut is worth the extra cost in my opinion. Enjoy!

My partner and I ventured out during the biggest snowstorm of the season to try out Sea Witch Fish and Chips, which had come highly recommended from some friends. Who wants to stay home and cook when the weather is so bad, when you can manage to get out and enjoy some comfort food. We were able to get parking on a side street and walk to the place. This is a really cool little diner, with a definite retro feel about it. The bad weather ensured that we got a snug booth for 2, as there were only a handful of (had to be local) customers inside. Upon entering we were greeted with a friendly welcome and directive to seat ourselves at whatever booth we’d like - I assumed he was the owner/chef. We were able to hang our jackets on the end of our “booth’ and have a look at the menu. The menu is straightforward and simple, presenting the same line up of fish and chips, double fish and chips, fish sandwich or just fish, for each of the four standard fish offerings: Haddock Halibut, Pickeral and Trout. There’s a Weekly Special Option, which this week was Ocean Pearch. Also available are Haddock Cakes, sub-ins of poutine or onion rings, a Kid’s menu, Witch’s Brew (house chowder), and “Bits and Bobs” list including slaw, gravy, curry sauce and a special Horseradish, Garic, Dill Dip. For libations, there is a short list of local craft beers and cocktails, cider and wine. I opted for the Haddock and chips, paired with a cold can of Woodhouse Nordic Pale Ale while my partner had the Halibut and chips, and a can of Lost Craft Old School Pilsner. We also ordered the Slaw, which was more than enough for the two of us. We also had two large glasses of water at the table. We could watch the chefs prepare our meal in the open kitchen that we walked past to get to our booth. The golden, crispy fish with a mountain of chips arrived piping hot with our slaw and beers, delivered to us by our lovely server Grace. My Haddock was very good, but not as “tender” as the Halibut my partner ordered. But this is exactly what would be expected of these two fish species, hence the higher price for the Halibut. Both outstanding. Chips were the large, chunky kind, betraying the pleasant fact that they must be made fresh on site from whole potatoes. It was all very delicious and filling. Our slaw was a welcome contrast on the side. The fact that the meal was piping hot, and stayed hot, ensured that the fish and chips never tasted heavy and oily. Our beers and waters were the perfect pairing. In summary, a fun little spot when you have that hankering for well-prepared and authentic Fish and Chips. This is their only specialty, not the from-the-bottom-of-the-freezer fish and chips that so many places serve. To be honest, we could have ordered the Two and One as there was so much food – two pieces of Fish with the Chips shared between the two of us. But who really wants to share their chips. We will be back with our friends I know it. Maybe have some chowder. And maybe on a less wintery evening….

Really well portioned. Flavour was delicious and fries were decent. Highly recommend visiting sea witch and seeing for yourself

Really great spot for fish and chips! Has a neighborhood vibe to it with the nicest staff. We had the best server who basically helped us with choosing our entire order and we are so glad she did! We got the haddock and halibut. Everything was amazing and the portions were just perfect. I really recommend the garlic dip - compliments amazingly with both fish and chips. Since it was my first time eating fish and chips in the city, I’m glad it was at Sea Witch!

THIS PLACE HAS BEEN ON MY LIST IN FOREVER - SO GLAD WE FINALLY GOT TO TRY THEM OUT! CRISPIEST AND LIGHTEST BATTERED FISH HERE & THEY DIY THEIR ONION RINGS! EVERYTHING IS NADE HOT & FRESH - READY TO ORDER. WORTH EVERY BITE!

Came by for lunch and ordered the halibut with a side of gravy. They provide a large portion of fries which are thick cut and skin-on, my personal favourite type of cut! The halibut was ok but for the price the fish size seemed small.

I was intrigued by the name and graffiti so after gaming at Guild House I gave it a try. I got the kids meal but I'm such a small eater I managed to split it into 2 meals. Pretty good fish and chips, potatoes were cut thick so they were more authentic chips vs fries, but would have appreciated mushy peas as well.

real deal as good as i have ever tasted i loved the halibut and perfectly done fries A+ ready for a nap! can't wait to come back

Fish and chips holds a dear place in my heart. Fried fish and fries, crispy exterior, soft flaky interior, tangy creamy tartar sauce. It's just a beautiful combination. Sea Witch Fish and Chips has a pretty decent interior decor, and welcoming staff. The main staff are very knowledgeable, although, I believe the person battering and frying the fish that day was still relatively new. Purely speculation though. They offer four types of fish: Halibut ($26) , haddock ($17.50) , trout ($18) and pickerel ($19) . Opting for a white fish but still trying something new, I went for the pickerel. I thought that despite the thick batter, the fish was actually quite well seasoned and the fries weren't too bad either, although inconsistent. Overall, I think that Sea Witch Fish and chips could yield a better experience and if I was in the area, I wouldn't mind giving it another chance. 3.5/5

We've been ordering take out from Sea Witch over the past year, and it's always been a treat every time! The portions of both the fish and chips are generous, the coleslaw is good, and the Witch's Brew (chowder) is very flavourful. My only small gripes are that the fries are sometimes over salted (though not an issue since we can't finish all of it in one go anyways) and that it's a little pricey - though both of these are non-issues since the star of the show always tastes scrumptious. I'd recommend this place for some nice fish and chips if you're in the area, it's pretty good.

Generous portion of home cut fries, regular fish with different options including trout or seasonal. Fish portion is regular, not more. I found it on the dry side and batter on the hard side. Ok place.

My spouse and have have been fans of Sea Witch since it opened. We would regularly go pick up a two piece order of haddock and fries. We've tried all the notable fried fish places in Toronto and Sea Witch is hands down our favourite place for fish and chips. Their fries are clearly fresh and always delicious. The breading on the fish is perfect; it's crisp and light without being cakey. We ordered Sea Witch for delivery and I was ordered the order wouldn't travel well. It did! It arrived warm! The only "complaint" I have is that the portions are enormous! Ahahaha!

Have been ordering from this place for a long time. Their prices are very high bit it reflects the quality of the food. Excellent. The reason for my review on this place is that I was shocked to Sea the meagre size of the Halibut portions I was given in my most recent order. It was very noticeable. I ordered for 4 people, 4 pieces of Halibut, 3 Fries, 3 soups, 2 Cole Slaw. It came to $190, almost $50 per person for take out. Again, I probably wouldn't have written this review had the portions been reasonable as they always were in the past.

On my search for the best fish and chips spot in the GTA area. It brings me here to Sea Witch. On all the glowing reviews and top lists for fish and chips in the city. First the packaging is ok. Packaged in a poutine box. It did get soggy but I can live with it. Note: "Recommend all fish and chips establishments to package in paper box and wrap in paper " Another positive is they give loads of fries. Portion wise, I'm satisfied and fish is a good size as well. Again another plus is they make homemade tartar as well all should. The tartar was one of the best I've ever tried. On to why this is only a 3 star place for me. I ordered Halibut and chips and 2 pc Cod and chips. I was pleased with the Halibut. Nice solid white fish. Must be a good supplier. The Cod on the other hand was a bit fishy tasting, not to my liking. However the batter on both fish was nice, flaky and crispy. On to the fries, I did say it was a great portion size but it was overly salted and way too much salt. For these reasons, I would rank Sea Witch in the middle of the pack compared to other places. 3 stars for my visit. A little above average. But would recommend other places first before here. I'll continue my reviews for local fish and chips spots but I'll probably won't be back here. There are other places where I've reviewed higher.

We ordered fish and chips (haddock and cod). The first few bites (or really, chomps, since those are big-sized portions you're diving into) were awesome - the fish was fresh and 'juicy', while the batter tasted almost like unsweetened crispy donut (a good thing). So after the first few bites, I was all ready to give Sea Witch a 5 star rating and anoint it as one of the best fish and chips places in the city. And maybe it still is for some people. But after getting through maybe a third of my haddock, and after my wife got through a third of her cod, we were just so overwhelmed by the amount of batter and ready to give up. Now I know I said the batter tasted good, but this was a bit too too too much. We ordered the slaw on the side (not bad, not amazing) and started wolfing it down just to get a different taste, but the batter wouldn't be defeated. Eventually, it overwhelmed even the fish, which is unfortunate because, again, the fish was really good (taste and quality). Now this may be just personal taste, but I'd much rather have the fish as king in my fish and chips. At Sea Witch though, the batter seems to be the star.

I ordered the Halibut and onion rings $27; the batter is too thick on both items. It is quite greasy and oily because of the batter, I gave up after I ate 2 small rings. The fish is kind of tasteless without the tartar sauce. I drove an hour to try it because of the reviews. But, overall it's not impressive. I can totally taste the difference from Georgian Bay's and Manitoulin Island fishes from the local's fish & chips roadside food stores. Although it's not the over-priced Halibuts, the white fishes are still more favourable then this price.Classic Halibut

Did take out. Delivery. Pickerel and Halibut was very good and the fries are real.potatoes. Appreciate that the food is not over salted. Just the right amount. Batter was fried perfectly and light tasting. The portions are huge. Ordered a 2&1 2 fish and one fries- it was more than enough if you're really hungry

This establishment was kind of a gem to find, probably from the tree that was blocking the sign. So I came here from hearing about people talk about a good fish and chips in the Toronto West End. The hostess was kind enough to explain the variance of the fish and their texture when deep fried. Tuesday afternoon and they presented some specials which I ended up picking out cause it was quite enticing. The haddocks came in 4 big pieces, 2 chips and 1 large size slaw. No word of a lie, if you are with a group of 3-4, this would be the perfect meal. I went with another person and we both had the same exact meal and couldn't even finish em and had to bring it home. Overall, it's something you can have once in a while. My only downfall about the fish was the batter was on the heavy side. Chips(fries) was freshly cut and fried, isn't the frozen/premade fries which is a nice touch. It went well with the old fashion ketchup bottle they provided.

Our favourite Fish & Chips place has lost it Mark, we ordered Halibut & Chips 2-1 which we normally do. This time we received both Dried out Halibut and Potato skins (supposed to be chips)in light of us asking the order young lady not to overcook them. Very disappointed with the $45 meal, we have shared your business with many of our friends as the Go to place for Halibut & Chips. We now feel insulted and will refrain to help promote you business. The young lady answering the phone may need some phone etiquette when speaking to customers. We try to support the small business with COVID but if you can't deliver and yet demand a premium, you have lost our business. Bad news travels fast.... Yours in disappointment and dissatisfaction. AJ

Delivery price hike WARNING!! I was saddened to notice that Sea Witch ADDS approximately three dollars to EVERY piece of fish you buy when you have food delivered by Skip the Dishes, etc. $3 more than the price on their website. $3 more than I assume you pay if you call Sea Witch directly and order and pickup yourself. I recently ordered 3 pieces of fish, no French fries, and some breaded mushrooms, and I paid over SEVENTY DOLLARS!!! I DO understand that Uber Eats and Doordash etc are really messing over the restaurants, taking up to 30% of the cost of the order from the restaurant, but I paid ten dollars more charged by Sea Witch for this order, PLUS a $4.49 delivery fee plus tip of over five bucks, so getting delivery from Sea Witch cost me twenty dollars on top of the normal cost of the food. I'm sorry, but this is too much - and this BUGS ME! Update: This place is usually amazing. Great fish and the BEST rings you will ever have - anywhere - by far, and they now have deep fried breaded mushrooms, and they have AMAZING tartar sauce, and dill dip too. (Hey guys - how about adding some Shrimp sauce/seafood sauce?) I changed my rating back to 5 from 4, because they are USUALLY great. It's just too bad that on Friday and Saturday evenings they are too busy to cook their onion rings - because those take up way too much space in their busy deep fryer at those busy times. And - sadly, they don't deliver the amazing onion rings - because they turn from the best you've ever tried - to soggy during the delivery trip from store to your home. Shame. Updating my review again: I hate inconsistency. And it bugs me that one time this place is GREAT - OUTSTANDING - and the next time the service and food is - meh. The second last time I was there I was just blown away. The onion rings were BY FAR the best I've ever had - anywhere. They were AMAZING. And the fish was great too. Great batter. Excellent. About the best you can get - but, then, the last time I was there - things were not nearly as good. My last visit found the batter (on rings AND fish) to be very thin - and disappointing. (I asked the cook about this on my way out the door - and got a lame response: "maybe the humidity in the air ....") And the SERVICE! I just have to vent a little. I gave my order to the woman who seats people, and didn't see the waitress nearly enough for her to notice that I probably would have liked a refill on my water glass - that didn't come until I was finished my meal. I know I'm whining - like Trump whines like a 'whiny little #$%^' but don't you just hate it when the food is spectacular one time - and you go back and it's NOT the next time? Previous review: I've been back a couple of times, and waited longer than I thought necessary for food again on one of those visits. The first time I had the onion rings I was amazed. They were the best I've every had - anywhere. They were crispy on the outside and hot and moist on the inside. Absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately - the second time I had rings they were not as good. But they deliver them to your table on a unique stack piled like the tower of Pisa with a stainless steel rack that piles them high - but I immediately dump them into a smaller pile to TRY to keep them bunched together so they stay warm long enough to eat a few of them. (Because - like most food - when they are no longer hot - they are no longer ANYWHERE CLOSE to being as good.) I tried the trout. Didn't like it - but if you like trout it just might be good - I can't really say. Their fish is among the best I've had compared to other places. And the food is fairly expensive. Update: I went back again - and the waitress was helpful about the onion rings getting cold VERY quickly - and the Halibut was nice - but I STILL don't understand why it takes so long for them to prepare the food. It seems to take them 15 to 20 minutes to drop a little fish in the fryer. I just don't understand. Still - great food. First Review: Good fish - and I GUESS the fries are 'good' - but I didn't like them. They are obviously prepared fresh from potatoes that I guess they cut daily - but I found the fries a little undercooked and maybe that's what good fries are supposed to be like - but I much prefer fries from many other places. The fish was nice - but the wait surprised me. It was about 20 minutes - and I don't know why it takes so long. Prices were fairly high - but watch out for the Halibut. They've got it on the menu as *mp - meaning Market Price - which means - ASK - or you may bet an unpleasant surprise. I heard the couple beside me being told that the Halibut was $17. I'm not sure if that was fish and chips or fish only. The place seemed a little smoky. Not from cigarettes - but from the fryer. Maybe a little better ventilation might be nice. I'd hate to think what the clothes of the people who work there smell like when they go home.

I have travelled the world and had Chips everywhere but I have NEVER gad chips as good as the ones served here at Sea Witch in Toronto. If I could give them 6 stars for their chips I would!

Fries are incredible. Nicely thick-cut and brilliantly crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. Made for a dynamite poutine. The batter is crispy, buttery and delicious. Its perfectly thick coated over a delicate salty fish. It melts in your mouth. Thanks, Sea Witch!

$80 and we left hungry. Fish and chips are a fav in our clan. We hail from Seattle and Alki Spud is the world's gold standard on this amazing category of "street cuisine". Just wait until you're in a city that understands this and don't visit Sea Witch. The fish was cut too thick to fry properly and then someone who clearly hates fish, and possibly people, fried it entirely incorrectly. It separated from the the enormous amount of batter applied, almost immediately. This might have been lucky - it revealed that the fish inside was old and hard and had been retrieved from its home in the cooler where it surely sat with no protection for some time. It was hard and chewy and frankly, frying and serving it, was simply inexcusable. No one who saw this piece of fish had any business serving it. This is what they think of their customers. We were a party of 4. My 3 compatriots had slightly better luck or were just hungrier, and I didn't want to cause a stir. I just ate a few onion rings and called it a day. Those were also super greasy and over battered. When the server finally asked if the meal was ok, it was over and I had eaten nothing. She scolded me. Let me repeat that. She scolded me....for not bringing it to her attention earlier so that more terrible fish could have been prepared for me. I didn't want more fish. Please reread my remarks about the fish inside my fried morass. If you select dry, old, chewy fish to fry....it's going to be super disgusting. Offering to make more of it wouldn't have been helpful. They took my meal off the bill. In the end our bill for 3 people was $78. And they handed us the bill with a completely straight face. This is Canada.....over priced food and a finger wag from the server on the side. Unreal. Just as an aside, I know food. I know how to fry food. And this wasn't it. Do better.

As you settle yourself into Sea Witch Fish & Chips, you'll be able to smell the rich aromas of the food they are cooking openly. I ordered the Haddock Fish & Chips. It only took around 10 minutes for them to serve me my order and they were kinda busy. My whole plate looked gorgeous and it tasted delicious. The fries are thick and the haddock was fried to perfection. The haddock given was a big enough size for me. Eat in moderation, you'll be able to savor each bite more. It's a good thing I didn't order the Witch's Brew (Chowder) because it filled me up and I didn't eat anything the whole day. I believe I made the correct choice choosing Haddock over Halibut because I was certainly pleased with the Haddock, it was wonderful. The service staff were very friendly and checked up on me regularly. They noticed I drank all of my water before I did and filled it up after. Btw washrooms are located downstairs. Overall, Sea Witch Fish & Chips is my favorite Fish & Chips joint.

Really cool little place for fish and chips in Toronto. We were done with the tour at Casa Loma stopped in here and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was very clean and orderly. The staff was really friendly. Being 3 something in the afternoon, we were the only patrons in the restaurant but I imagine things operate the same even when they're busy. We got the Haddock and chips and an extra side of onion rings. The haddock filet was big enough for the both of us to share. It had great flavor and was perfectly crisped. The chips and onions rings were also tasty (very large portions).

This is the best Fish and Chips in Toronto! Their sandwich combining the crispness with the tarter + pickled onion flavor is awesome!

I've seen Sea Witch for years and never popped in. Something about the allure of stockyards close by I guess. Anyways, I decided to grab some fish and chips this evening. We ordered a haddock 2 and 1 - two pieces of fish and one chip. This is awesome, cause I always find chippys give you too many chips and it's impossible to finish. The batter was great, not too crispy and not too overpowering and leaving no fish. Some other reviewers here say the batter is too thick. It's not, don't worry. The chips were also great, they LOOK like they were gonna be greasy but they actually were surprisingly light. Overall I really liked Sea Witch, and If I was craving fish n chips and was in this area, I would definitely go back again.

Delicious. Absolutely delicious. I really wish I could eat fried foods regularly the fish, chips and onions rings at Sea Witch would be what I would eat. Their poutine is pretty darn tasty as well. And every time we order I add in chowder so I can have it for lunch the next day. No pictures to accompany the review as turns out fish and chips aren't so photogenic. We've ordered the cod, haddock and pickerel- spend the extra money on the pickerel - if you like lake fish - it was worth it.

I treated a friend out to dinner here. Sea Witch specializes in fish and chips, it is a small business with the owner working on-site and cooking! We ordered the halibut cakes for appetizers. I love these - very fresh and the perfect size! I ordered the cod which tastes more buttery. My friend ordered the classic Haddock fish and chips. We also got gravy on the side. The portions were MASSIVE... so much food... it was perfect. I recommend sharing these meals! The coleslaw was new to me, it was very purple and leaned towards the sour side. Very different. The BEST service! Our server was very knowledgable, she explained the differences in the types of fish and taste to expect from them. It was incredibly helpful! One of the cooks were slicing potatoes into French fries, this attracted some kids. It was adorable as he explained his process to them. The owner was very friendly!! I could tell he cares about his customers and employees. Our total was about $50, the prices were very reasonable with fish and chips starting at $11. I highly recommend Sea Witch for families with young children. Good food for sharing!

Amazinggggg I was walking down st Clair and got hungry so popped in this cute place w a bar window view. The waiter and cooks greeted me as they cook right where you can see (so no funny business lol) ...everyone is beyond pleasent .the waiter gave me a brief description of all the menu items to help as there are a few different types of fish. I started w the clam chowder..only 6$ for a great hearty serving. Which is the best I've ever had so flavourful and rich. I also got mini cakes w chips so happen I chose here for lunch

I had the halibut fish and chips. The piece of fish you get is kind of small for the price, but the halibut was quite delicious. I'm usually not a fan of fish and chip chips, but these were cooked beautifully, and even tasted good cold. My friend got a fish sandwich and loved it. That piece of fish was huge and hanging off the bun! It's a little expensive, but not enough that I would stop going. It's a very busy spot, so make reservations, get there early or expect to wait! Kind of cool to see them cook your meal while you wait, however, if you eat in the restaurant your clothes will smell like fried food after so beware.

This exceeded all my expectations. I lived in the area for 4 years, and only now just tried Sea Witch. The amount of food, and quality of fish was amazing. And the fries... whatever potatos you use, keep em' cause they were . The 'Two and one' is a hefty amount of food, but well worth the price. I'll be seeing you weekly ha! Bless.

We tried Sea Witch since our usual go to is temporarily closed. The overall meals were good but a bit pricy. A halibut and haddock order with chips was about $70 and we picked it up ourselves and called it in. Filled the void for our temporary closure. My husband thought the batter was a bit thicker but overall wasn't bad. Lots of tasty chips in the box.

Salty Witch. The batter for the fish is very much overly salted and HEAVY. I ended up literally scooping a teaspoon amount of fish out of the batter carcass. The onion rings have a lighter batter, but still a pinch of salt more than I'd prefer. The poutine is another heavy component to the meal. Out of every component, only the witch's brew chowder is delicious and filling. Also, I love the boylan black cherry soda. Loved it so much, I bought 2 to take home! If you're serviced by the larger waitress, then expect a longer wait time and some attitude. She actually ignored and put off my table while my companion tried to get her attention. The owner of the restaurant is a kind, young lady with a charming attitude and a speedy response. She ended up servicing us after we were very obviously ignored by the larger waitress a few times. Thank goodness for that! I've tried many fish and chips restaurants with my companion and this one isn't one of the best.

I live in the area and whenever we're for a lack of groceries this is the perfect place for dinner! Recently came in on a Tuesday, they have special deals on Tuesdays and Thursdays for family sized meals. 2 pieces of haddock, one piece of cod and a big plate of fries for $26.99, what could be better? We paid the $3 to upgrade to poutine and it was definitely worth it! Real cheese curds here, folks! Honestly the best fish and chips in Toronto, perfect batter, thick chips and the best coleslaw I've ever had. I usually hate coleslaw but I could eat a whole bowl of that stuff any day! No more sad fish and chips from a pub for me! Sea Witch forever! Really proud that this restaurant is part of our community!

I've had fish and chips in England so I like to think I know what I'm talking about. Their's are the best I've ever had. And such nice people.

my 8 year old who is a fish & chips connoisseur said he give's it 500 thumbs up. he loves the 'buttery" flavour of the batter and fish and I will say that the in house fresh chips are amazing.

Overall a decent fish and chips place. This could have easily received 4 stars if their quality was more consistent. I was a bit under-impressed the first two times I ate here. It is not that the food was bad, but there was nothing special about them. I always had haddock chips and fries, and the portion was very good for the price. The chips had quite a lot of fish, but that was pretty much place. Nothing really special. I guess the third time's the charm. Same price and portion, but the quality was very good. The haddock chips I got again were very crisp without being too oily. Also, the quality of the fish was very good. Their service has always been very good though. Friendly and casual, which suits well with their restaurant.

This place is a neighborhood favourite. I love a good Haddock and Chips but you can't go wrong picking Cod either because they both come well-battered. What I highly recommend is their deep fried mushrooms, they are just divine.

On Saturday, May 18, 2019 around 115 pm I was visiting Toronto with my son and his wife we took a walking tour and my kids wanted to surprise me with a different restaurant. I was surprised to see was a fish and chip restaurant as I am from Nova Scotia and we have some pretty good fish and chip places However I was in for a treat! When we went in the place was packed it looks very clean and inviting so we decided to wait for a table which was going to be about 20 minutes so we do a little walk around the block. When we got back our table still wasn't ready but they served us water and let us sit at the bar stools by the window and gave us menus to look at. Where we were sitting we could see the cooks preparing the orders --And it was all done Fresh no pre-cooking plus homemade fries. When our table was ready we moved to a comfortable booth. I ordered the cod and homemade fries And my son ordered the pickerel and Onion rings My daughter in law order the haddock and homemade fries. The portions are huge and the fish was very tasty and the batter was out of this world on the fish and onion rings. And I have never been served fish and chips so hot. I like my food hot it rarely happens in a restaurant. All the staff were friendly and helpful and were serving people in a professional manner I also observed that as soon as table left They made sure they swept around the tables. Always nice to see a clean restaurant I rarely say this but I wish I could give them more than five stars well worth a visit !!

Went on Sunday for lunch and found this place to be just Meh. The place wasn't even busy, was able to walk in and sit anywhere. The lightening in this place is kinda dim. The menu variety was great offering different types of fish along with the pricing. However, my favourite, Halibut was marked with "MP" which means monthly pricing i think. Halibut Fish & Chip was $17! kinda pricey if you ask me but i was optimistic about it. The Halibut Two & One which consisted of 2 fish and chip was $30! (which is what i ordered lol). I found the chips to be just mediocre and some of it salty. I guess they didn't toss it around properly or long enough to get the salt evenly. The fish portion was quite small and had lot of batter on it. It was nice and hot but not dripping with oil which sometimes happen. My friend got fish and onion rings for his meal. The presentation of onion rings was neat as they stack the onion rings on top of each other. However, the onion rings were covered in a lot batter and the onion itself was a small very thing ring. Clearly the batter overpowered the onion. Verdict: The food was just meh with small portions and kinda pricey for me. I won't be coming back here again.

This is the fish and chips place that my family goes to when in Toronto. Food is tasty and the atmosphere is nice. I recommend this place highly. You can select which fish you would like. Recently I had the cod but the haddock is also tasty. I have never had the halibut or other selections. Many choices for drinks also.

Best fish ad chips we have had so far. I would definitely go back. Fries were fresh cut and cooked to perfection, we had cod, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

I got invited to a media tasting at Sea Witch (@seawitchfc) on St.Claire West and frankly I pass by so many times but never notice this place before. The small neighborhood restaurant has a very simple menu with 5 fish of fish & chips or sandwiches to choose from (Halibut, Pickerel, Haddock, Cod and Arctic Char). Nothing fancy, just a few sides to choose from. Chef & Owner Kevin Kowalczyk spent many years at Penrose Fish & Chips, so he knows a thing or two about fried fish. All the fish are fried and fries are fried in beef tallow here, the secret to the golden crisp batter. Although the entire place look like reclaimed wood / furniture, love the contrast of the red tiles at the front which make a perfect backdrop for the fish & chips. The Witch's Brew (House Chowder) $6 ~ This was definitely the star of the night which was filled with big chucks of fish and not too thick not too thin. Haven't had a chowder I like that much for a while, everything was just right. Onion Rings $5 ~ Nice big tower of thickly battered onion rings Halibut Cakes ~ The fish cake was crispy on the outside and flaky soft on the inside and served with a side of pickled onion or you can switch it to the house made tartar sauce instead. Halibut Fish & Chips $15 ~ Halibut will always be the classic choice for fish & chips. The batter on mine was rather soggy and the fish a little bit overcooked but when I asked others, theirs was perfectly crispy so I guess it was just my luck. ~ Fried old school style with beef tallow for extra flavor. ~ Apart from halibut, you can also choose from Pickerel, Haddock, Cod and Arctic Char. Although they try to be Ocean Wise as much as possible, it is just not possible for the complete menu keeping the price in mind. Home made cookies at $5 per pack. The Great Jamaican Old Tyme Ginger Beer definitely had a kick to it. They are also working on a alcohol license since who doesn't crave for a beer with all the deep fried goodies. Verdict: ~ I would gladly come back for eh chowder and halibut cakes ~ Great location and love the relax decor which make it equally great for take out or sit ins. ~ Can;t wait until they get their liquor licence, nothing better than a beer with that fish and chips

Possibly the best fish and chips you can find in town. Fish is fresh, the batter tastes amazing and is perfectly crispy, the fries are delicious and portion sizes are huge for the price. My only complaint is that there is too much batter on the fish and there are pockets that do not actually have any fish, just plain batter. Do not underestimate the amount of fries you get with your order! We ordered two pieces of fish with one fries for two people and it was more than enough.

I love fish and chips , but finding the best one has been really hard for the longest while . Coming here was a complete treat and now have found "the spot" .

Clean, cozy, yummy little fish & chips spot with good selection of halibut, haddock, cod & pickerel. Best F&C I've had so far in Toronto; 3rd best in Ontario. Warm decor with interesting books along the walls, booths, and a long wooden table down the middle perfect for families. Hubby & I shared the HADDOCK 2 & 1 (2 big pieces of haddock + 1 order of fries) +upgrade to POUTINE & 1 order of SLAW. Delicious!! Large, thick pieces of flaky fish with puffy-crispy-golden batter that ranges from delicate to crunchy without being overly greasy. POUTINE served blistering hot with melty curds and well balanced gravy (not too dark, not too salty, not too fake-beefy). Fries nice and chunky (but not too chunky), just wish they were crispier. Next time will ask for EXTRA crispy. SLAW was also great (not too vinegary, not too creamy). TARTAR SAUCE seems house-made (tasty but a bit thin). Staff (owner?) were warm and knowledgeable. Really happy to see the ***OCEAN WISE*** partnership logo on their site! Will definitely be back!

The worst fish and chips we ever eat! nothing but batter so gross very litte fish same inside same the mushroom cups our stomach hurts for hrs and we hardly eat mostly the fries. The rest went to the garbage so sad. On top they charge too much for nothing! We tried few x hoping it will be better...no it didn't! Today we had it all....please learn from the British!

This place is the bomb dot com. There are a lot of fish and chips places out there and it can be hard to distinguish which ones actually serve fresh fish (the ones that don't should be ashamed). This one most definitely serves fresh fish and you can taste it. I had the pickerel and it was fantastic. The portion was sizable and the breading was super crispy. It was like Popeyes chicken breading crispy. I also had the witch's stew, their chowder, and it was very flavorful. They had ground crab meat in it, the real one, and you taste it every spoonful and can bite into the little bits of crab texture as well. The onion rings I found too greasy for my taste, that's the only thing I didn't like. The chips were nice, not too heavily salted. As for the service, I must say it was excellent. The servers were pretty lax but still were concerned that we had a top notch experience and it gave me the impression that they hold themselves to a high standard. If you want to eat some high quality fish and chips and be treated like you matter, I strongly recommend you check this place out.

Best Fish&Chips in the City, we always get the halibut special 2-7oz pieces with hand-cut fries market price usually around $45.

Still excellent. We dined in and ordered two haddock and chips with a side of slaw. The fish was made fresh to order and the fillet was cooked well and had a flaky texture. Batter was well seasoned and balanced proportionally to the fillet. We ordered one portion of chips and immediately regretted not ordering two once they arrived at the table. Fresh out the fryer they were perfectly prepared cut properly and with no dodgy tiny end bits of potato they were all nice thick cut chips. Slaw was your standard mix of shredded carrot and cabbage but was nicely dressed and complimented the fish well. Service was fast and friendly.

My wife and I are from England. Whenever we have a craving for a taste of home we and get fish and chips from here (with the gravy and curry sauce on the side). There are usually some interesting kinds of fish on the menu, but we normally stick with the haddock which is perfectly cooked. I like it where the ends of the battered fish curl up into crunchy goodness but the fish it's self is still soft and light. The chips are also very well done. Soft and fluffy on the inside with a little crunch on the outside. The potatoes are cut into chips with a machine from the UK which ensures the chips are random sizes and creates scratchings (not the pork type. This may be a term from the midlands only, but I'm sure you can google it) which are a sign of a real chippy in my mind. Also they serve beer. What's not to love!

Me and my friend went here last month for dinner. It wasn't too busy and we both tried their halibut cakes and then some fish and chips. I didn't really like their halibut cakes but my friend loved them. I thought the fish and chips were good. It was just a lot of food. More than I had expected. Our waitress was really nice and after the meal we met the owner who was also kind. It's a nice little option on the St Clair West line and I also believe they do takeaway.

Craving fish and chips the usual halibut and chips and an order of beer was almost perfect expect for the crap customer service. Our server seemed like a passive aggressive old cow whom clearly needed to be put out to the pastures. It was near the end of the day but it's your job and you should do it right. Didn't appreciate being I.D'd but in most cases i would've been flattered but she did it clearly to be rude. It was as if we were unwelcome at her establishment and needed to be rushed out. This broad looked to be training someone new.. hopefully her replacement because clearly she is old and tired to be dealing with people. Food was good and tasty none the less but that rudeness is memorable even days later writing a review. Never been treated like that longer than I can remember. I will say thanks for the extra piece they gave us (free of charge) but I wouldn't anticipate coming back. Thanks but no thanks.

Stopped in for some take-out, but ended up eating in. Atmosphere is cute & homey, with an open kitchen, which was bustling with take-out action the entire time we were there. I had the halibut and my husband had the haddock. I love the sweetness halibut has, and the batter was not overpowering to this somewhat delicate fish - husband liked the haddock very much. Tartar sauce is fresh & tastes homemade, which is a HUGE plus for me! Will definitely be back through the winter, I really liked eating it fresh & hot (most fish & chips are take out, or outdoor seating). Prices are pretty good. Overall, a nice, little gem :)