I was in the area and had a craving for fish and chips. I haven't been to Helens in years so I decided to venture over there. To my surprise Helens was no more. This places looked like a diner so I figured they should have decent fish and chips.
This place definitely has a diner feel but not that suspicious, grungy diner type of feel. It looks clean and welcoming. I walked in and grabbed a menu and stood in front of the podium waiting for someone to acknowledge me. Unfortunately that never happened. As I stood there waiters walked by, customers were brought their food and cashed out right in front of me. There were about three waiters that day and they all made eye contact with me and came to the podium cashed out their customers and walked away. I was kind of in shock. I eventually asked a waiter if this is the right spot to place an order. She said yes I'll be with you shortly and never came back. She did a lap around the restaurant and made a drink while I waited. One of the waiters FINALLY came over and said did anyone take your order yet (5-10 minutes later) probably because I looked so dumbfounded. Still I was pleasant and politely said no. She assumed it was take out because I was flying solo and I told her id like to dine in.
Enough about that crappy service I'll focus on the food. The menu is overwhelming, so many choices! The guy behind me was eating steak and mash which looked divine and the guy in front was eating fish and chips. I decided on cod fish and chips with a sub poutine. I also had a Shirley temple and a rum and coke (30 bucks). The food was good I have no complaints. The portion sizes are huge! I did not even finish half of my food. I would definitely come back to try other items on their menu. The server redeemed herself by being informative and attentive. She explained to me that they make their pasta sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy and tartar sauce from scratch. I definitely appreciate that in a restaurant. I just hope next time the service is a bit more on point.