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This is by far the best Fish and Chips place I've ever been to! I would recommend all my friends to visit this place! It would be sad if I didn't disc…
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THE BEST fish & chips in Vancouver, in my humble opinion. Crispy fish and lots of fries with a side of creamy slaw. I go for the halibut, as it is my …
Elaine Erickson
The Fish Counter
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Sorry to disappoint but I found this place very overrated. For a place with a couple of bench seats with no table or a standing table with no seats it…
Letto
The Fish Counter
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The Fish Counter is open for Quick Bites. The Fish Counter serves Seafood dishes. Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!Details
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7 Reviews on “The Fish Counter”
This is by far the best Fish and Chips place I’ve ever been to! I would recommend all my friends to visit this place! It would be sad if I didn’t discover this place!!!
THE BEST fish & chips in Vancouver, in my humble opinion. Crispy fish and lots of fries with a side of creamy slaw. I go for the halibut, as it is my favorite fish, but I’m sure the other choices are equally delicious .Also raw sustainable fresh fish and shellfish for sale – you cook. And various sauces and add ons.Not much seating space so if I’m not lucky enough to get a seat I just take it home.
Sorry to disappoint but I found this place very overrated. For a place with a couple of bench seats with no table or a standing table with no seats it’s inconvenient to eat to say the least. We ordered 2 pieces of cod and chips, 2 pieces of fried oysters and a bouillabaisse. There’s not much to service since it’s help yourself and the food came out reasonably quick. What was disappointing was how salty the fish, oysters, coleslaw, fries and tartar sauce were. Basically everything except the bouillabaisse was over seasoned. Too bad. The batter was also a tad on the thick side. I much prefer Padjo’s but then again this is on Main St so I don’t have to drive all the way out to Richmond. For the price, it was reasonable but what was disappointing was how they nickel and dime you. For my 2 pieces of fish and chips and 2 fried oysters I got a small serving of tartar sauce included. When I was running out after eating 1 piece of fish and a few fries they charged another 50 cents for some extra sauce. Really? I can deal with the lack of proper seating for diners but how stingy can you be?
The ratings don’t lie they, are serious about their fried seafood here. I wasn’t feeling fries today so I can’t comment on those but the oyster po’boy I had was probably the best plate of food I’ve eaten in Vancouver outside of a fine dining restaurant. It’s a little obscure from the classic new Orleans style but that’s what makes it so unique, I cannot wait to get back for another. We’re talking 3 juicy fried oysters on a bed of arugula and kimchi topped with fresh made tartar sauce all on the most satisfying soft but crisp french baguette. Along with it is a nice simple coleslaw, seasame dressed beans, carrots and an amazing beet salad….don’t get me started on the beet salad it was so good I had to ask for the recipe. Turns out it’s written on their to go containers. One note: this isn’t the place to come for a cozy night out, you order, the food comes up, and you can either take it else where or stand/sit at one of the few benches or counters they have inside. Don’t worry you won’t be in there long, once you take the first bite it’s impossible to stop until it’s finished.
Who remembers C restaurant? He spent some time working for a friend of mine before starting the fish counter. Was great to see him @ slowfish 2015. Fresh seafood prepared daily. Great fish n chips. Keeping it simple and letting ingredients speak for themselves. Oyster po’boy was quite tasty.Food 4Atmosphere 4A great place to pick up fresh seafood.Often crowded 12-2pm. I would avoid that time for a better experience.
In my opinion this is the best place for fish in chips in Vancouver! Today’s special was Arctic char n’ chips, and I chose that. The Arctic char was not dry, it was really moist and the taste was super fresh. The batter was not too heavy. The ratio of batter to chips was spot on, unlike some other places which have too much batter and not enough fish. (By the way, the batter was golden and fried to guilty perfection.) One piece of fish was already a generous portion unlike what I thought. The fries were crispy and fluffy, and the coleslaw was not smothered in tartar sauce like some other places serving fish and chips, which was a good thing. The fish is sustainable and they obviously care about the quality of their seafood. They sell some fresh fish and sauces too, frozen foods, and other things, like a shop. The fresh wooden look was really nice too! The idea of eating on benches or standing up is smart, but I wish they added some small tables. It wasn’t too crowded like it usually is, and I like that the place is not too loud. It’s not too hard to miss, with a large navy blue canopy. The Fish Counter is meant for a quick eat or a takeaway. Really popular, and deservedly so! I really can’t think of anything bad about this place!
Amazing little spot that gets you truly fresh fish and appears to be very popular. We had an order of the fish and chips and chose the Ling Cod out of the various choices. The fish was battered and fried to perfection on a bed of fries with some lightly pickled slaw. The fries were good. The fish itself had no fishy taste after which was amazing.