Reliable Fish & Chips

I have tried this place 3 times and every time their fries are old tasting and hard like they have been re fried throughout the day

Went here for lunch and ordered the special — basa, fries and a drink for $ 10 (tax included).The fish was pretty pedestrian compared to other fish and chip places. The fries looked burnt and were not crispy.
Service was quick and fish cooked to order.
Not sure if I will be back, probably not. They weren’t bad, but nothing to write home about

Love this place! A bit pricey, but overall great food and service here. Probably some of the best fish and chips I’ve had in TO. You can «rely» on this place to deliver a good meal ;) Har har!

I love this place! I stumbled upon this hidden gem by watching an episode of Restaurant Make-​Over. After seeing the episode I just had to stop in and try the fish! This place has the best fish and chips by far. The batter was light and had just the right amount of crispiness to it. I’m not a fan of fish by any means but after stopping in I can say that I am now a fan of halibut! I am also not a big french fry girl but after sinking my teeth into Reliable’s chips I was in love, well done! When you’re looking for a great fish and chips place this is it you’ve gotta try it you will not be disappointed. Great food and friendly service make this a go to place for a quick dinner…

It’s okay, nothing more. The owners are very nice welcoming people.
The chips are always overcooked, not by accident — its because that’s how long they think they should be cooked for. Due to the oil, oil temperature, and potato type they are always greasy.
Fish is always fresh but the batter is too thick, and overcooked but it is usually crunchy.

I don’t even know how to begin this review.
First off, the BEST fish & chips I have ever had, hands down! I don’t even really enjoy fish to be honest. But they make it so darn good it’s my new favourite.
Secondly, it’s totally worth splurging the extra money for the halibut. It’s cooked perfectly, the batter is light and doesn’t take anything away from the taste of the fish. I’ve had fish & chips from Jack Astor’s before (it cost more and wasn’t halibut if I may add) and the batter was so much thicker than the fish itself and all I could taste was grease!
The owner served us to go, he was wonderful and made sure we had all our sauces/​cutlery before we left. The atmosphere was super friendly and welcoming. Will be back for more, and will recommend to others :)

The fish here is exceptional, and I say that as a F&C-loving Brit. Worth the extra $ for the Halibut. Definitely give this place a try, top drawer!

Went there on a lunch date and it was really nice. The fish was succulent and the batter crispy and golden. Loved my chips with extra salt and a whole lot of ketchup. The customer service was great and very helpful

I go here for the poutine. One day I’ll be adventurous and actually have some fish and chips instead! I used to visit really frequently, so they always knew what I wanted before I even walked in the door. I went in again recently, and even though it had been over a year since my last visit, she still remembered what I ordered. :) I love this place, and wish I still worked close by. Best poutine. Seriously!

I continue to come here and it continues to be very «reliable». You won’t find an owner that tries harder and cares more. While fish and chips are available just about everywhere, very few places are consistent with quality, service and customer care. Lightly battered so as to not to take away from the taste of the fish. French fries cut from real potato’s cut on site, not from frozen and a limited menu selection which enables quality. I like that they don’t use plastic bags or Styrofoam containers. Paper bags and cardboard contains. This is good for the environment and good for health. Hot food and plastic should never be mixed. I wish they would switch to wood forks for the take out, this one change would make them perfect. In the mean time, they are a good example of doing things right.

Way too greasy for this gut. Recommended by a Torontonian I know as well. Not my thing… there are places in Kingston ON that are much better. The neighborhood is really cool tho… sort of Brooklyn before the trust fund brats moved in.

My favourite fish and chips in Toronto. Light batter, quality fish and good fries. I tried all fishes they serve –cod, halibut, haddock and salmon — and I’ll stick with the good old cold. Friendly staff.

I finally came here a few days ago. We ordered the basa fish and chips and the cod fish and chips. We figured it would be a taste test of sorts. The good news: I liked one better than the other. The bad news: I have no idea which one it was. Taste Test fail.
Both fish had a nice light batter that was not overwhelming. The chips were ok, and could have been a bit crispier. I did have it to go, so it’s possible that eating there would have improved the experience. There are a few stools and a countertop there to eat at.
The hours are somewhat limited. Overall, it was pretty good. I’ll go back and try my taste test again.

Get yourself down here to Reliable Fish &Chips for some of the best poutine in the city! The fries are freshly cut and the gravy is deeply delicious. I was so entranced and focused on my prize that i started to leave and the owner dashed around the counter to ensure i had a fork and napkin :).
The fish and chips is equally good. The batter was light with just the right amount of crunch.
I always find street parking close to this small gem and I always take out preferring to eat and stroll in the newly hip and fun Leslieville.
Truly is as good as it gets!

Reviewed Dish: 1 piece fish and chips
Restaurant Makeover did a good job at modernizing the restaurant. It’s probably the best looking Fish & Chips I have ever went to.
Unfortunately the food was not that memorable, not sure if it was because I went after the normal lunch crowd at 2pm.
Normally I do not rate the service, but one of the owners were cooking that day, and he was kind of grumpy the entire time… or maybe it’s an off day at Reliable.
Reviewed during: weekday 2pm
Service Speed: N/​A
Service: ²⁄₅
Cooking speed: 3.5 /​5
Food Quality: 3.5 /​5
Food Quantity: 3.5 /​5
Price: 3.5 /​5
Cleanness: ⁵⁄₅
Repeat: Maybe

This one is going to be sweet and short.
Love their fish and chips!
Small, tidy place with just few places to dine in, as this place is mostly take-​away place.
Nice crisp and flaky texture both on fish and chips. Under $ 10 lunch of one piece basa fish and fries comes with a drink. Malt vinegar is on the table.
Check out my photo to see how great the food looks ;)
P. s. Just one thing for vegetarians (I mean those who do eat fish and nothing beside it) that I think they are frying meat in the same oil as fish… at least that is what one of saw… needs investigation.

Very good fish and chips. Got the Basa Fish And Chips. Price is reasonable, paid $ 8.50 for a large piece of fish, fries, and a drink. Quaint little place, overall enjoyed it! Would go back if I’m in the area again.

We got the $ 8.95 lunch special at 4:30 pm… one piece of haddock with fries. Let me say, that one piece is a really big fillet and I was STUFFFED afterwards. The fish was lightly battered and crisp which I like. It’s a really thin fillet though, which I’m not used to. All the other fish n chip places I’ve tried always had a chubbier fillet. But their fish here tastes fresher. And it was really really bland. You have to load on the salt pepper vinegar and tarter sauce. The fries were super greasy and a bit soggy from the excessive oil on the plate. I only had a few before I started feeling gross. It’s definitely too heavy for me but when crazing something greasy, this works. It’s a huge plate so share with a friend :)
Service was super fast and friendly. I guess because we went in the late afternoon which is really past lunch but before dinner. Only a few tables (about 5?) but even at that off time there were customers inside.

Small place, but damn good fish & chips. Best I’ve tried. Their fish is deep fried in vegetable oil rather than the usual animal fat that most places use for deep frying, so the smell of grease doesn’t stick to everything you wear. Their batter is light and flakey and they serve some fishes that are not what you’d usually expect, such as salmon.
The owner’s super nice if you go when it’s not too busy he’s great to chat with. If you’re dining in they use spray bottles for the vinegar so you get a nice even coating on everything and never over do it. The price is good and the portions are great. My favourite fish & chips joint in town.
They also serve Boylan’s Sugar Cane Cola, fantastic.

Was strolling through Riverdale to pick up some baguette and I ended up at Reliable Fish & Chips with a case of the munchies.
I quite enjoyed the cute décor of the joint. It almost felt very East-​Coast-​y as if you were inside a fishing boat of some sort with all the wooded walls, and sea-​related décor.
I got an order of halibut and chips to share with my DC. The girl behind the counter told us to have a seat while she prepared our order. When it was ready, she brought it over to our table with proper cutlery (better for the environment too not to be using disposable!) and hooked us up with some ketchup.
I haven’t had a lot of Fish ‘n Chips experiences in Toronto other than the High Liner stuff out of a box in the frozen foods aisle, a fish ‘n chips shop in Georgian Bay, and the chain restaurants such as Jack Astor’s. I will say however, that their batter is one of the best I’ve experienced thus far. It was a thin coat, which was not too heavy and didn’t overpower the natural flavour of the halibut. The halibut was solid without being overly dry. The house tartar sauce was tasty, but how could mayonnaise ever taste bad?
Th fries were okay, but lacked any hint of potato flavour and could’ve used some more salt.
All in all, a great place to stop by for some good ol’ Fish ‘n Chips.