I've been hearing from several local friends in the Richmond Hill (Oak Ridges) and Aurora area that this place recently changed owners and it was simply a divine spot for some "Ish and Chips" (no spelling error).
Working in the Aurora area on Friday I decided I would pay them a visit to see what all the noise was about. Located in the plaza behind the TD Canada Trust at the corner of Yonge and Wellington, it's a deceivingly large spot inside given its tiny store front.
Inside the spot is cute, a typical little chippy with lots of sea inspired colours and decor. Upon walking in I was warmly greeted by the family that runs the place (I'm always a sucker for a spot when families are working together to make a life for themselves).
To summarize the food I would describe it as: Quick, cheap, and cooked well.
The fries were fantastic! Fresh cut and thick, you know the kind that can absorb an crap load of malt vinegar and salt and still find a way to be crispy? Ya those kind. Meanwhile the Halibut filet was lightly battered (different from most other Halibut filets I'd encountered) but tasted great. My main complaint was that the filets size was very small However, for $7.10 for the single piece Fish& Chips special I guess I can't really complain.
This was going to be a 3 star as in my opinion it was an A-OK mean, nothing fancy but nothing bad. That was until I was paying and the owners told me how they use a healthier, simpler batter which is less heavy and I appreciate that they're attempting to make fish and chips a little healthier for you and me. 3.5 star for me (rounded up).
Hot tip: AYCE haddock fish and chips every Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday for $9.99!
Seniors get 10% off on Tuesdays.
Eatcrest Out!