Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2182 reviews

What Janick Lubowitz doesn't like about McCowan Fish & Chips:
My wife and I went for fish and chips at McCowan Fish Chips, which is a small eat-in/take-out restaurant in a Scarborough strip mall. The plaza is a dive with around 12 tables in a well-worn decor. The only staff is a very pleasant lady at the front (take orders, serve food, collect payment) and a man cooking in the kitchen. My wife ordered halibut and chips. I ordered halibut only and a side order of onion rings. Th... View all feedback. What sandy m likes about McCowan Fish & Chips:
This is the best fish and chips I've ever had. Not greasy, light batter, homemade tartar sauce. The owners Ruth and Stan treat you like family. I eat here every Thursday without fail. Highly recommended. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 165 reviews
Tishy
23.10.2023 - 08:48

Visited on good Friday...Was told only halibut served today...Ok, ordered a family pack of 4 fish 2 fries for $60 incl tax...What a disappointment!!! The servin...

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Abby
23.10.2023 - 08:48

No frills, fish, and chips stop with a small dine in area.Their prices have increased every 6 to 9 months.This is my first time getting take out, and half my ch...

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Donna
23.10.2023 - 08:48

I ordered 2 haddock, 1 chips and homemade tarter sauce through the skip the dishes app.This place is a Scottish dream, just like the old country! Thin batter, t...

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David
23.10.2023 - 08:48

Cute hidden spot owned by a couple ? The woman was super nice to us and the food was very satisfying fish was very light, tartar sauce was hitting, and fries we...

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Donna
23.10.2023 - 08:48

I ordered 2 haddock, 1 chips and homemade tarter sauce through the skip the dishes app.This place is a Scottish dream, just like the old country! Thin batter, t...

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Menu
3.8 ★ from 13 reviews
Loraine
20.01.2018 - 17:11

We ate here yesterday. This is a nice mom and pop fish and chip place. They have tables for dine in and also do a lot of take out service. The owner is a very n...

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Isidro
20.01.2018 - 17:11

I just had the basic haddock & chips. I called in the order first for fast pick up. Very friendly. Fish tasty & French fries fresh. Enjoyed. Not much more to sa...

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Micah
20.01.2018 - 17:11

I visit all the time i love this place one of the best fish n chips the decor is outdated but the food n costumer service makes up for it i find it better than...

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Augusta
20.01.2018 - 17:11

I like to discover new Fish and Chip joints and this place was on my radar. Drove there at lunch. Small old dive restaurant, potential to be a hidden gem. Seats...

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Beau
20.01.2018 - 17:11

This place is tucked into a small plaza, nearby the Scarborough Gen Hospital. The usual clientele would be senior citizens, so rants about health issues are com...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 23 reviews
BarcelonaBoy
31.07.2023 - 15:11

The fish and ships can be very good here however, I would suggest that visitors don't order any of the sides such as coleslaw or beets. The owners serve the sid...

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Henryfarmer
31.07.2023 - 15:11

Fish and chips were ok , shrimp were soggy and not that great , the scallops we're large and tasty . When I asked for some lemon for fish was told there would b...

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Morton
31.07.2023 - 15:11

Fish chips is offered like the old days in cardboard boxes, wrapped in paper. Very fast friendly service. I go there about once a month.

Janick
31.07.2023 - 15:11

My wife and I went for fish and chips at McCowan Fish Chips, which is a small eat-in/take-out restaurant in a Scarborough strip mall. The plaza is a dive with a...

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Anne
31.07.2023 - 15:11

I recently returned to McCowan Fish and Chips for lunch. First of all, I was warmly greeted and treated politely and kindly. No issues at all....all of the peop...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1133 reviews
Logtec
21.01.2024 - 17:00

Good food... I'm not much for fish or seafood, but their chicken fingers and chips are good.Can't complain.

Demi
21.01.2024 - 17:00

Been going here for years! Light crisp batter and always consistant. Never fails to deliver an amazing product. Tastes much better than the ones in downtown. A...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 559 reviews
Zomato
4.0 ★ from 15 reviews
Doordash
4.6 ★ from 274 reviews

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