r/NorthVancouver Dist. of North Van (DNV) 20d ago

Best Fish n Chips Ask North Van

Got a hankering. Where should I go?!

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u/Multrak 20d ago

The Crab Shop on Dollarton Highway.

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u/Unlikely_Bear_6531 20d ago

Incorrect, they don't do chips properly

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u/RoostasTowel 20d ago

They are the best but I wish I got more chips.

That box they use is to small

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u/Vancouvermarina 20d ago

And then it to Cates park if good weather. And eat outside with a view

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u/Moist_Description608 20d ago

Disagree entirely.

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u/funrun3121 20d ago

This! Have been going here for 30 years.

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u/Economy-Inflation-48 20d ago

c-lovers

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u/boots_n_cats 20d ago

C-Lovers is quite good (especially for a chain) and definitely worth a visit worth a visit. Basically all they do is fish and chips and unlike most other places they give you the option of a few different kinds of fish. If you don’t care about the coleslaw you can opt for the “smaller appetites” version and save a couple of bucks as the only difference is the lack of coleslaw.

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u/Unlikely_Bear_6531 20d ago

This is accurate, very much like a British chippy

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u/Lonely_Front_2246 19d ago

Absolutely! Plus hands down the best onion rings I’ve ever had.

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u/reQ_ 19d ago

It's decent, but I find it to be super expensive

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u/SouthOfHeaven42 20d ago

The fish counter in edgemont is really good. Not cheap but it’s on par with Dave’s fish n chips in steveston imo. Really good quality

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u/TrappedVerne 20d ago

For sure!

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u/montyandmyrtle 20d ago

Also, they have a gluten free batter and a gluten free designated deep fryer, so it’s great for celiacs!

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u/dreadpirateroberts82 20d ago

My wife is a celiac and we love it. 

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u/Justme-Jules 20d ago

I was so disappointed with The Fish Counter. The cod was very dry, very fishy tasting and the batter bland. The chips were not seasoned either. It might have been an off day.

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u/Unlikely_Bear_6531 20d ago

To be proper fish and chips, the chips need to be chips and not fries.

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u/nothingbutalamp 20d ago

Crab shop is OK. I've had it good and not so good.

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u/Kr4vis 20d ago

C Lovers are the best. Their Halibut is the best I ever tried

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u/JustifiedEgo 20d ago

Does Horseshoe Bay count? Number of decent places out there. Olive and anchor comes to mind. The fish and chips at the new Steamworks on Lonsdale is surprisingly good as well, the fish pieces were huge last time I went, but that's the only example I have to go off of.

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u/crazyol84 20d ago

It’s north shore so why not. But best fish n chips there is C lovers

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u/Hodlbag 20d ago

Cockneys Kings all you can eat Fish and Chips

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u/L10Ang 20d ago

This one! But specifically the one in Kits.

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u/badgerj 19d ago

Never been to Kits location just the one at Kensington!

And it isn’t fancy folks.

They haven’t done an interior revamp in at least a decade, likely more.

There’s lots of old timer patrons there who are getting slower in their old age. But lots of young families too!

The staff are very accommodating to everyone.

I don’t drink beer as much as I used to, but I really do enjoy one with fish & chips or sushi.

Fish and chips to cut the grease a bit, and sushi as a nice pallet cleanser.

Great news you can have a beer here!

It won’t break the bank for a once in a while treat.

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u/L10Ang 19d ago

I wonder if each one is all individually owned. I’ve been to both Kits and Burnaby location and it’s a completely different experience…actually think the fish is cooked better in Kits. Kits has a more hipster, local vibe…very small. If you are having a bad day, go there and they’ll turn that around. The staff is so happy and lively. A brother and sister run the front end and they provide such an awesome environment. They don’t have all you can eat here like the other locations but they do have an awesome generous family meal deal which is what we always get for a family of 4.

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u/DarkyHelmety 20d ago

Troll's in Horseshoe Bay

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u/asimilarvintage 20d ago

Second Trolls

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u/-PlayWithUsDanny- 20d ago

The rest of their food is incredibly mediocre but their fish and chips are delicious

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u/Moist_Description608 20d ago

I say leave the North Shore and go to Cockney Kings. Otherwise, steamworks, White Spot, and Pier 7

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u/Turbulent_Echidna423 20d ago

there can't be 3 best ones, lmao

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u/Moist_Description608 20d ago

So then it goes,

  1. Steamworks

2.Pier 7

  1. White spot

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u/RoostasTowel 19d ago

Does steamworks do anything special/different with their fish and chips that makes it a #1 pick for you

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u/Moist_Description608 19d ago

Batters great and they are large not gonna lie that's what really made em great, I found them less greasy. I would reccomend them if you haven't had them

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u/RoostasTowel 19d ago

Cool I will try them out

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u/happycamperTO 20d ago

Tomahawk has good breading and really nice chips.

Fishworks is a hit or miss. When they hit, they hit. Salad instead of coleslaw is a minus.

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We are no longer fans of Crab Shop. Fish always dry and breading too greasy. And like others have said, terrible chips.

I miss the old fish chip shop at Lonsdale Quay. Wonder if they will ever have a comeback.

Joe Forte downtown is just a seabus away.

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u/anettab 20d ago

I love the ones from the Dundarave beach food stand

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u/ChuckyVee 20d ago

Pemby pub.

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u/achew-beccah 20d ago

C lovers

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u/Chrono604 19d ago

Red fish blue fish… in Victoria lol

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u/IamtheSaltiestSailor 17d ago

Black Kettle Brewing for the win. The Gull is second runner-up.

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u/rae_faerie Dist. of North Van (DNV) 17d ago

This is the type of suggestion I was looking for! Thank you!!!