The Best Fish and Chips in Montreal
Fish and chips is a classic British meal as simple as it is delicious! The quintessential sin of British fast food, these fried delicacies are best eaten in moderation (or not!) in traditional fish and chip shops, also popularly known as chippy in the UK.
As the name suggests, the dish is made up of breaded and fried fish and French fries; a simple delicacy, but one that we always love. There are several variations on the choice of fish used. The most classic ones are cooked with cod, haddock, or sole, well fried in oil and served with crispy fries drizzled with malt vinegar. Breadcrumbs can also replace the traditional beer batter, depending on your preference. For more extravagant flavours, you can savour a fried shark or barramundi, which are very popular variations in certain regions of Australia and New Zealand. To top it off with an acidic punch, it’s often served with a quarter of lemon, tartar sauce, and sometimes mayonnaise or ketchup. To satisfy a craving for fried food, fish and chips is a favourite!
Whether you eat it on the spot or take it to go, these little fried delicacies are easy to devour in restaurants and English-influenced counters throughout the city! Tastet presents the many places where you can enjoy the best fish and chips in town, from tiny hidden addresses to large, renowned restaurants. For those who love or are curious about gastronomic culture, Tastet has also compiled a list of suggestions for English-style tea rooms in the city.
A special mention goes to the one at MacTaverne in Val-David, which is absolutely impeccable and several of you have sung the praises of the fish and chips at Le Chalutier, in Laval. Our small team hasn’t had the chance to try it yet, but it’s on our list of places we hope to visit.
For those of you who love fried food, check out our list of the best fries in Montreal! Bon appétit!
Brit & Chips
Located in the heart of downtown, Brit & Chips is the fish and chips specialist in Montreal! You can enjoy delicious fish and chips with the possibility to choose your favourite fish. Cod, haddock, salmon, sole, hake, the restaurant satisfies fish lovers of all kinds. There is also a vegan option where they replace the fish with tofu. It is all enhanced with little extras such as pickled onions or baked beans, as found in the classic chippy’s in the UK. One thing is for sure: the restaurant masters the art of English fish and chips very well.
Montréal
Burgundy Lion
The Burgundy Lion has become the benchmark for British hospitality in Montreal. A real landmark in the city for gathering to watch European soccer games, this place is the perfect balance between the traditional English pub and the modern lounge bar. The cocktail menu features an impressive selection of whiskies and beers from near and far. To accompany the menu, there is a variety of pub food that mixes Quebec and English flavours. The fish and chips is not an exception to the menu; it is made with cod with a Burgundy Lion Ale breading, fries, pea puree and tartar sauce.
Montréal
Brasserie Bernard
Brasserie Bernard, located in Outremont on the eponymous street, is beloved by the neighbourhood. Whether it’s for the proximity to home, the ambiance of Bernard Street or the perfect place to get a bite before a show at the theatre across the street, it’s a place where you can eat very well and simply. The brewery’s fish n’ chips are made in a very classic way: cod fish in a crispy beer batter, celery remoulade, tartar sauce and, of course, french fries.
Montréal
Holder
Over the years, Brasserie Holder has become a true Montreal institution, a place to enjoy European cuisine in a chic, festive atmosphere. Lively at lunch and dinner alike, the brasserie offers a menu of flavours from overseas, including a luxe take on fish and chips, prepared the Holder way.
Montréal
Restaurant Bruce
On Notre-Dame Street West, Bruce celebrates Scotland with tavern-style cuisine where haggis shares the menu with fish and chips. The latter features haddock, hand-cut fries and a celery root salad. To go with your plate, take your pick from the beers or explore the Scotch list, which gives pride of place to Scotland’s various whisky regions.
Montréal
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