Best fish and chips in Calgary you should try at least once

Mar 25 2024, 7:00 pm

On the lookout for the best fish and chips in Calgary?

There’s nothing better than taking a bite out of crunchy, deep-fried, golden batter filled with the most tender and juicy fish.

Whether you want that fish to be haddock, cod, or halibut, there’s a restaurant in Calgary that’ll serve it to you along with a side of chips.

Originally an English dish that has grown in popularity here in Canada, restaurants are now putting their own twists on the classic, and we’re as excited as you to give them all a try.

Here are some of the spots to try the best fish and chips in Calgary.

The British Chippy

The British Chippy serves traditional, British-style fish and chips. It uses wild-caught fish and organic potatoes for its fries. The fish and chips retail for $20.85 with your choice of cod or haddock. For an additional $1, you can substitute the batter being used for a gluten-friendly one.

Address: 2335 162nd Avenue SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-256-1156

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Joey’s Seafood Restaurants

 

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If you’ve never tried fish and chips from Joey’s Seafood Restaurants, you’re missing out. With multiple locations around Calgary, this eatery serving crisp, flaky, white, sweet fish and crisp french fries will surely satisfy your cravings. If that’s not enough for you, Joey’s also offers an all-you-can-eat every Tuesday.

Address: 9250 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary
Phone: 403-252-7060

Address: 2120 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
Phone: 403-284-4968

Address: 3545, 350 32nd Avenue NE #350, Calgary
Phone: 403-291-5595

Address:180 Legacy Main Street SE, Calgary
Phone: 587-320-5857

Address: 20 Crowfoot Crescent NW #620, Calgary
Phone: 403-241-8877

Address:808 Edmonton Trail, Calgary
Phone: 403-475-3645

Address: 150 52nd Street NE #10, Calgary
Phone: 825-540-1709

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Pelican Pier

 

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The Pelican Pier is a restaurant serving lightly battered fish, fresh-cut fries, homemade chowder, sauces, and desserts. Its fish choices include pollock, haddock, cod, halibut and salmon.

Address: 4404 14th Street NW, Calgary
Phone: 403-289-6100

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Mulligan’s at Valley Ridge

Mulligan’s, located in Valley Ridge Golf Club, was given the title of “Highly Recommend Authentic Fish & Chips in YYC” by Culinaire Magazine. The beer-battered haddock with house-made tartar sauce and creamy slaw retails for $23 for a full order and $17 for a half order.

Address: 11618 Valley Ridge Park NW, Calgary
Phone: 403-221-9682

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Big Fish & Open Range

Big Fish & Open Range is an intimate eatery and oyster bar serving a variety of classic seafood dishes, including fish and chips. The wild rose ale fish and chips, served with lemon caper mayo, retails for $22. You can make a reservation online to dine in. There are also takeout and delivery options.

Address: 1112 Edmonton Trail, Calgary
Phone: 403-277-3403

Address: 2018 33rd Avenue SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-454-0014

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Sea Fish N’ Chips

 

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Sea Fish n’ Chips is a little restaurant located in McKenzie Towne serving homemade, British-style fish and chips. There are different fish options, including haddock, cod, and halibut.

Address: 45 High Street SE, Calgary
Phone: 403-452-3474

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James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant

If you’re downtown, look no further than the James Joyce pub for your fish and chips fix. The Irish pub offers traditional fish and chips, complete with tartar sauce. You can grab a side of coleslaw and green mint peas.

Address: 114 8th Avenue SW, Calgary
Phone: 403-262-0708

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With files from Jory Oclarino, Hogan Short and Charlie Hart

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