Chick To Sea Express in Nanaimo

150 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4J3, Canada

★★★★★
(281 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

BC Family Owned and Operated. Fastfood style takeout Restaurant with Drive thru. 12 seatings available for quick dine in style without washroom access. We serve Freshly breaded Chicken, Freshly battered Halibut, Cod & haddock fish served with fresh hand cut Chips.

Website
chicktosea.com
Address
150 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4J3, Canada
Plus Code
53F3+HX Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday
12–9 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Drive-through Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee Late-night food Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
281 reviews

Most Mentioned

fish and chips (43) batter (14) halibut (11) drive thru (10) cod (10) curry gravy (9) seafood (9) chicken strips (8) wrap (7) homemade tartar sauce (6)
5 stars
219
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★★★★★
December 17, 2024

My friends pitched me so much about this place, and backed up by the disappointment of it being closed the last time I came, I had strong urge to try their food even more! Drive all the way from Langford (in Victoria) to Nanaimo to have Chick to Sea Express. I am not much of a sea food person (yet!) so I went with their Crispy Chicken Sandwich meal. The sandwich, essentially a burger was very filling, and taste wise it was 6/10. Fries were crispy and thick cut. The size of the burger was quite big! All the other customers ordered sea-food! I believe it’s 95% sea food place and 5% chicken. The seating arrangement is small, pretty decent for to accommodate 15 people at once. Also, there is ample of parking, which is nice and convenient. Overall, the experience was good. Will I be visiting again? Yes, only if I become a sea food person!

★★★★★
December 3, 2024

Went for the value lunch-$10.00 boxes-hubby got fish,I got chicken strips-what a treat!!Delicious,friendly staff,and great treat day lunch.

★★★★★
June 20, 2024

This place is awesome! Had the 1pc halibut and chips special for $10 and it filled me right up. Food was hot, not too greasy, service was fast. I ordered online for pickup and waited about 1min for my food. Guy behind the counter was quick and nice. Plenty of free parking as well. Will 100% be eating here more, cheaper than a Big Mac meal but got way more and so much fresher!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

We decided to try the one piece Halibut and fries for $10 per order ( Mom was with me so we got two orders ) . Wasn't expecting much as the price was almost too good to be true . Boy was I wrong , the halibut was cooked perfectly , nice and flakey but not over cooked. The batter was light and crunchy . The fries were great as well . Yes they charged $2 for the small tarter sauce , but it was enough for both of us and was tasty. The nice employee told me it would be 12 mins or so , but that I could wait in my truck in the parking lot and she would bring it out to us ! What great customer service . Overall a fantastic experience , I will definitely be back 🙂.

★★★★★
April 19, 2024

I had the Mexican wrap and fries tonight and they were both amazing! The wrap was hot and spicy, and the fries were so good I didn't even need ketchup. I can't say enough good about the food here. I'll definitely be back again!

★★★★★
April 9, 2024

This flavor shack is probably highly underestimated for their ability to pump out quality food at more than fair prices. Their battered fish was light and airy. The crisp sound wasn’t heavy while still maintaining the crunch factor. Perfectly seasoned that was beautifully paired with the chips. I ordered the packaged tartar sauce but next time I will be ordering their house home made tartar sauce. Service was very friendly and seemed happy about his/her returning clients. A secret gem of Nanaimo that everyone needs to measure all other fish and chips place against

★★★★
February 9, 2024

Lots going on here. The Fish and Chips are 10/10 and very reasonable price. The food - Great chips (fries), crispy, hot and fresh. Beats the usual crispy fish soggy fries combo that is so common elsewhere. Fantastic fish, crispy not greasy. Flaky fish that was hot and not overdone. Coleslaw - Typical bagged mix with dressing. A bit sweet but likely enjoyed by the majority. Tartar Sauce - Packaged food service portions. Not good. I’m an east coast tartar sauce snob but the quality of the fish minimized the tartar enough that it doesn’t matter. Service - Kind and friendly, 10/10. Atmosphere - Odd smell when entering. Kind of urineish. Not smoky and greasy smelling so can’t complain too much. Floors were very sticky. Tables clean, clutter visible behind the counter, loud music, homeless people camping at building in front and a drug deal gone down while I ate. Can’t blame the restaurant for that. Tough area. Overall the food is worth the visit if you’re not too hung up on tartar and coleslaw. The main event fish and chips are phenomenal.

★★★★★
December 14, 2023

I’m a Fish & Chips addict. It’s hard to find excellent fish & chips in Nanaimo but “Chick to Sea Express” is doing a 5-star product and service at lower-than-normal prices. The premises is very clean with lots of seating, the person who took my order was lovely, the preparation for my order was surprisingly quick for the work involved. The fish serving size is large, the batter is light and crispy, the tartar sauce is awesome, there’s a huge amount of home cut fries, it comes in a sealed package and it’s inexpensive. The images here are of the location and my takeout order unpacked at home. Anybody who loves great tasting fish & chips I recommend you try out “Chick to Sea Express” you won’t be disappointed and you will be impressed with the amount you get for the low price that you paid.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

The absolute best fish & chips in town! The owners are also the nicest people. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

This place is absolutely amazing. Very friendly staff and the halibut is delicious! At lunch time the also have 10$ boxes. I keep meaning to try the chicken but I always end up getting fish. Also the gravy is super good and the homemade tartar sauce is so tasty. I will support the heck out of these guys. They are trying to keep good prices and great portions and wicked good food. I hope more people stop in and try this hidden gem. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE!!!!!!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Best chicken ever and lovely people! Definitely would order so many times in the future! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Very good food, friendly staff!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Wicked seafood restaurant and its drive thru

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

They are open Mon -- Fri 4:15 pm to 9 pm. Weekend hours remain the same. This is in effect until January 11th

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Food is always amazing. Service is amazing. Very affordable.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Probably the only fish and chips place Ive been to that actually gives you a good portion for ur buck. Really really tasty and fresh seafood. Good price to

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Gonna tell you rn if you want great food thatll make you go back, this place has you covered, not to mention how nice the staff are here. I give this place five stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

OMG wings. Amazing hot and regular not just sauce!!! And amazing people to help me order!!! Thank you thank

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

First time here, got cod, scallops and panko shrimp, chicken sandwich. Food was absolutely perfect. Prices are hard to beat on top of the quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Lovely hole in the wall place yum!!!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Chicken sandwich is unbelievable

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Awesome Food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Best fish & chips in town. Never greasy, excellent fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Doesnt look like its going to be the best fish and chips in nanaimo but it was by far. The chowder was amazing

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Awesome

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very nice and very approachable owner and staff

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent food great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great food great service great owners. Highly recommend the fish and chips.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great food for Togo. Fast and tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

One of the best places in Nanaimo. The service was super friendly and personable and theyre extremely extremely generous with their portions. Great place to take people from out of town or for family dinner night, one dish is enough for two eaters.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great service and the best fish & chips Ive ever had!

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We got the seafood platter, it was very greasy as the fat leaked through the takeout container and damaged our clothes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We saw this place on the way to Horseshoe Bay in Nanaimo. Small building, drive through. We tried it, but sat inside the very small dining area, with 3 tables and a counter with stools. I gotta tell you, we were not in the least disappointed. We both had fish and chips. Chips in my opinion were hand cut, the fish was light in the batter and were very good! We both could not eat all our fries. I would for sure go again.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Eat here!!! If you have a yearning for fish and chips, or chicken and mushy peas this is your destination! Family owned and operated. Fantastic food! We are never hungry after. Actually, we seldom finish! Check it out. And try the house tartar sauce! To die for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Some of the best fish and chips there is. Very good service from people that try hard to please.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Friendly, speedy, Fresh and decently priced!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Best fish and chips Ive had in town, really delicious! The homemade tartar sauce is worth the extra expense. Take it from someone whos had his fair share of fish and chips in England, this is like a taste of home. I hear they do chicken as well but Im too busy eating all the halibut.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I came to visit Nanaimo and I was craving some fish and chips! After some google searches I came across Chick to Sea Express and decided to give it a try. I was very happy with the service and the food was amazing! The fish was crispy but also flakey and the homemade tartar sauce is a must get! We asked for some lemons and they were happy to provide some as well. Overall amazing experience and would definitely recommend!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great food! Always throws in an extra chicken strip or a half piece of fish with your food. Haven t had a bad experience here yet. A shame it s in the location it is, should be better off in harewood or the north end.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Fish and chips are very good, best quality. Great portion with quick and friendly service. The room is very small and not inviting. Good location for taking the food away.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The worst customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Good people and really good food, definitely coming back next time were in town!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Pretty good fish and chips. Much better than the cod squad. Only thing I would say was they were a bit stingy on fries. I would eat here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food fast service and always fresh

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

yummy crispy chicken wrap (not too dry and not chewy, fish was nice and crispy, great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great place no real seating but one of Nanaimo s best

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Sooooo good. Super friendly customer service.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Best fish & chips with a delightful batter & great fries. Definitely will go back.

July 22, 2024

Can t tell you about the food as we were told at 8:10pm we can t sit in the dining room as they closed it at 8:30pm 30 min before closing. So basically told us we have to take out even though cleaning our table maybe would have taken 2-3min. Never met a restaurant that was allergic to a family of 5 paying customers. Owner may want to have a word with their staff turning away revenue. Visited july1024

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food and service is AMAZING I have never been disappointed Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

My only go to fish and chip spot! Delicious, & great service! Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The fish is delicious in a light, non-greasy batter. The French fries are also fresh and delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Have eaten many times in the past few weeks, yum!!!

★★
April 22, 2024

After hearing many great reviews about this place we got some halibut fish and chips to go. While my first piece was a little tough on the thin parts it still tasted ok however my second piece tasted horrible, not only could I not eat that piece but it ruined the entire meal. Of all the times Ive eaten halibut fish and chips Ive never had it fishy. Until today I didnt even know it was possible with halibut. Im sure the reviews on this place are true and that we had the unlucky one off order, but even if that is the case it still shouldnt have tasted like they got it out of the chum bucket.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food great portions. Freshly cooked. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

My partner said this was his first time since moving to Canada to have proper fish and chips with curry gravy! Very nostalgic for him. Thank you...we will be back.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Nice gem in Nanaimo!! Will be back for sure, Thanks again for the shrimp!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Amazing chicken here! I got a wrap and they made it fresh on the spot. It was a pretty large size for the price, so Im thrilled. Fresh ingredients and super tasty chicken, I recommend the Mexican wrap!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Had very awesome fish and chips made fresh and very generous portions. I enjoy their home-made tartar also.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Best best place on island for fish and chips

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Excellent cod and chips, generous portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great meal, good portion, nice staff. Will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Food was delicious!!! Hot, fresh, just the ideal fish and chips! Staff was super friendly! Strongly recommend. Kid-friendliness: Super kind staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Chick to Sea Express takes the crown as the best seafood joint in BC. The staffs exceptional behavior and top-notch food make it a standout. The restaurants awesome takeout-friendly approach caters to those craving a seafood feast at home. While primarily a takeout spot, it offers a few seating options for those who prefer to dine in. The combination of outstanding service, delectable dishes, and a welcoming environment with limited seating makes them a must-visit for seafood aficionados in BC, whether youre grabbing takeout or opting for a cozy meal on site!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great chicken strips and shrimp! They gave us some extra strips too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We did take away. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. The Halibut was moist and the portions were large. Lots of fries and the tarter sauce was excellent. Everything was obviously cooked as we waited. We will be ordering from there again.

★★★
December 22, 2023

I was craving some fried chicken so I gave this place a shot. The interior is nice and clean, which I was worried about given that the neighbourhood around there is getting worse by the day. I ordered a four piece chicken meal, which was just chicken, fries, and a drink. Was expecting coleslaw or a bun or something for the price, but whatever. With a side of gravy it came to 18$. The chicken wasnt greasy, but it also wasnt anything special in terms of flavour. Id certainly put it ahead of something like 7-11 chicken, but they really need some seasonings in there other than salt. The fries were delicious at least, nice and crunchy, and the gravy was properly thick with tons of flavour. I doubt Ill do the chicken again, but Ill definitely be coming back for those fries. 3.5/5 Stars. Could do worse for lunch, but for the price I expected a bit better chicken. Maybe Ill give their seafood a go next time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Owners are very friendly and the food is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We have only ordered take out so far but the food is amazing. The fish and chips always arrive hot with crispy coating and fries that arent soggy. Weve had the halibut and the cod and love them both. The fish is tender and moist and the portion size is generous. Everyone here gets excited when its a fish and chips night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I order from here everyone couple months. Great value. Team are always polite. Ive had cod and chicken. Everything tasted good, large serving and was nice and hot. Parking: Parking is not a problem. Looks to have about 50 parking spots. Ive never seen more than a couple cars here at once.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and amazing service. Good portions and prices

December 22, 2023

The deep fried fish use to be amazing now it s saggy & rotten.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We often order take out from this place, and the food is always delicious. Theyre consistent, which keeps us coming back. The chicken strip combo is a tried and true favorite of ours. The portions are generous, so you get more for your money. Definitely worth the buy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really great food and at a good price point, quality of the food is great. Do check out their limited time offers at all times, can t beat those deals.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, great friendly service! Awesome fish, fries and chicken! Thanks guys, we will be back soon:P

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great local restaurant for fish and chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Someone on another website recommended their onion rings to me [Im an onion ring fiend!] and I tried them today. Arrived hot and VERY crispy, good flavor. I enjoyed the dip that came on the side, looks to be some kind of flavored mayo? Will definitely be back to explore the menu more in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best fish and chips Ive had in a very long time. Large portions and the nicest batter on the Halibut.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice crispy chicken wrap, I will be back

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Thought id give it a try after seeing some good reviews and im glad i did because it was delicious! *EDIT* After being back a couple times from my original experience, there was a noticeable decline in the food, I usually get the same thing (cripsy chicken sandwich) and both times it really just wasn t that great, which was quite disappointing as the first time I tried this place it was great. Changing my original review from a 5/5 to a 3/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always delicious and the staff is always so friendly and smiley

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great experience from quick service to delicious fish and chips. I will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is our go to for the best chicken sandwich the best fries and fantastic fish and chips. Bonus is the mushy peas highly recommend.

December 22, 2023

My mom and I ordered from there last night and tasted good but the all night venture of getting sick was not worth the taste. Needless to say will not be ordering there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went on a Tuesday for supper. Had their all u can eat special. Comes with 4 pieces of cod, fries(all u can eat.) and coleslaw. Great deal, all for under 25.00 dollars. Great value, great taste, and huge pieces of Cod, lightly battered which is the way I like my fish. Definitely coming back, and excited to try their chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a takeout drive thru business in the same location where KFC used to be. It must be very difficult to run a business here or even get staff to run it, surrounded by a dozen boarded up skeletons of neighboring businesses that collapsed due to crime. But I commend this place, and the lady who served us at the drive thru this week. She was the ONLY person working, and apologized profusely for the wait. We are not in a hurry when we come here, so a 10 minute wait at the drive thru window doesnt concern us. She is doing everything, and doing it well, despite the sign on the window which states desperately seeking staff. The food here is actually really good, and reasonably priced. This is not the first time weve stopped, and of all the places which offer comparable seafood, its the one we will miss the most if it shutters. If you can justify the stop to support this business, it wont be wasted time. The cod and chips have been surprisingly reasonable and delicious, and if you miss the breaded jumbo prawns, youll never know how great these are. We get these EVERY time--they would be worth the stop alone. Havent tried anything else on the menu, because when you find something that works, its really hard to stray from it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is on the more expensive side for fish and chips but definitely worth it. Ive had almost all of the fish and chip places in Nanaimo and this is my favorite

★★★★
December 22, 2023

4 pc chicken with fries and gravy. Decent price, Gravy was so delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good quality food and good portion sizes for the price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was cooked perfect

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place has it its really good already and it has potential to becoming legendary. Their fried chicken is good, crispy, tasty. The fish and chips is top notch. The fried oysters where delicious, and the chowder was great too. If only they could get a signature fruit drink, that would catapult them. They took care of me yesterday night, even late take out and they delivered the goods. Will def be back!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The staff were very helpful and friendly. Especially Nav! Thank you

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good value. Enjoyed the chicken wrap. Tried the scallops and shrimps, certainly worth the price if you want an alternative to big fast food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was great and that staff was friendly. They are apparently having trouble getting enough staff so you might have to wait a bit if you dont order ahead, but its worth the short wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly staff. Awesome fish and chips!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly staff. Very clean environment. Great food. Vegetarian options: Plant based strips available Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was very fresh, and portion sizes were above average! The restaurant was small, but the food was worth the wait!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great fish and chips and chicken burgers!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hidden gem of a place. This chicken was delicious and the fish and chips were pretty solid too. Totally would recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fish was well cooked, batter light and crispy. Fries were excellent too. Generous portions. Will definitely be back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good, but there is no AC in there. Get food to go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best fish

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for a fish sanatorium

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome place to grab a bite poutine is pretty good portions are nice large but not too much free sky service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Yum! Good portions and friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Seafood platter was delicious and well priced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the most underrated fried chicken places in our opinion. We always prefer Chick to Sea over other mainstream options like KFC or Popeyes. Atmosphere isnt great but we always get takeout and most of the staff are friendly. Weve only tried the chicken options and fries, but theyve been great every time!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The service was above and beyond. Ordered a 4 piece cod and chips for such a good price. They even threw in an extra piece of cod. Absolutely delicious food and would suggest this place to anybody.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We just moved here from Alberta and we are absolutely extatic to have so quickly pinned down a new favorite place! Was so good & great pricing compared to previous experiences ( we order take out alot )! Its kind of, our thing lol we went 2 days in a row . First trying a family chicken meal and next the halibut. And chicken strips will recommend and will likely visit often

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I discover this place with my husband yesterday and I just have 1 thing talk about this place it s really amazing, I ate fish and chips and omg was really crunchy and didn t had too much flour was more fish and the coleslaw was my favorite. It s a small place for eat and have drive-thru. The price was too good for the quantity and quality

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered from here on skip lastnight - ended up going in person tonight. INCREDIBLE chicken at a very reasonable price. Owners/staff are very kind and accommodating. We own a local food business in town as well and understand the struggles of covid & the current crime issues in nanaimo. Please keep supporting this wonderful kind family - Randy & Layla

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The absolute best fish and chips on the island. Try the curry gravy, its amazing! *update - Super consistent, have been quite a few times and never a bad experience

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Im not a big eater, but this fish turns me into a gluttonous bear getting drunk on fermented apples. Knowingly eating myself into an uncomfortable bloated stupor while realizing its absolutely worth it, even necessary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great place for hot, tasty chicken and fish. Their fries and strips are to kill for. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great chicken place, batter is not thick, and it is very crunchie. Lots of food for the money, very good service, and always a smile

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Halibut and chips were so Delicious!!Light batter and generous portions!!! I will definitely be back Parking: Drive thru available

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Chicken burger is superior to most. Freshly made and nice French fries. Friendly service. A place you will revisit after your first order.

December 22, 2023

Shame on you for selling Costco chicken strips at double the price.

December 22, 2022

I got chick to sea express for lunch today, and my chicken wrap was completely raw

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

So glad we stopped by tonight! Had the Fish sandwich with fries (+ delicious curry gravy). The Fish tasted fresh and was seasoned and fried to perfection. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great service n meals are so delicious

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is hard. Its kinda like that poem about the girl with the curl. When she was good, she was very, very good. When she was bad, she was horrid. Went twice & was THRILLED with the spicy chicken & curry gravy. The third time, we were not asked which chicken we wanted, we automatically got regular and it was awful! We also ordered curry gravy & got regular which was also horrible. And the fries were so so.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Awesome chicken and service is great! Thanks guys!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great fish n chips, and customer service, very friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

So amazing. Found this place on New Years because they were open on Skip the Dishes when most other places were closed. What a great find! Their fish burger and fries are so yummy we ate there 4 times in one week!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Was happy to see this place spring up to replace Baby Salsa Express, tried it once and never went back. I heard a few good things about this new place and decided to give them a go despite my negative feelings for the old establishment. I was very impressed. Prices are fair for Nanimo standards and they still had some budget choices too. I bought the Chicken sandwich combo for $10.50 after tax. The fries are 6 stars out of 5 and some of the best I have gotten in Nanaimo. The fries remind me of 5-Guys and they give you a bunch, good bang for the buck. The chicken sandwich was decent too. I will be back to try other items and will recommend this place to my friends. I hope the quality and value stays as Nanaimo could use another great restaurant. Dont let my photo fool you there were still half as many fries in the bag as was shown here, I grazed a few on the way home too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The staff are always friendly, there is rarely a big line up, and they have my fave fish & chips in Nanaimo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ordered food from them tonight off SkipTheDishes, it was so delicious.Their fried chicken and fish burger was really good! Will definitely order from them again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great chicken, great fish, great value

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The apple pies are better than mcdonalds! so goood

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I have lived across Canada and have eaten alot of fried chicken. This is by far the best chicken I have ever eaten. And the poutine is incredible!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic meal! It was well cooked, amazing taste and a great deal! Job well done!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I just love their fish. Chicken is so crispy. Love the Curry gravy on their twice cooked fries

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The chicken is fantastic! Great little drive through spot, decent prices. I need to try out their fish!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fried chicken dangerously close to work.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food. Premises were clean. Service was very quick and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place makes the best Fish & Chips I have had in years! The Cod is Amazing! They make home-made tarter sauce that tastes so good Icould eat it all by itself. The staff are great, super hard working and very friendly! Oh! and they dont over use their grease, it doesnt ever have that burnt oil taste. And that makes all the difference. Huge, huge selection of items as well. YOU GOTTA TRY THIS PLACE if you like Fish & Chips

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

If you want great food and great service order from here . We ordered from Doordash and they totally dropped the ball saying while at the restaurant there app broke and could not deliver . Still was able to provide my phone # to the restaurant owner however ? The owner then called me and jumped into his truck and personally delivered our order . They will always have our business .

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Needed a quick meal on the airport. We decided to give it a try and we were so happy we did. Delicious and crispy fish and fried oysters, a huge pile of chips and the best homemade tartar sauce!! And the best part was the super friendly service. Always happy to support a family business. Can t wait until we are back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent fried chicken at reasonable prices

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time trying out the chicken. My 8 piece chicken family combo contained 4 drum sticks and no chicken breasts. Never had that happen before. Not impressed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

First time tried the chicken wings. It was very nice crispy n flavoured. The owner was very friendly Definitely going back..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Chick to sea is a Fantabulous place to get your fish and you chicken 2Go... Try it, youll be saying Fantabulous too!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Now I have to confess I was surprised with todays visit to Chick to Sea. With nothing to gauge my visit by; I was delighted with the cod and chips I had for lunch. The fish appeared fresh and the chips were to die for. My wife had three sides, Macaroni, Potato and Coleslaw. All were superb and while I declare she makes the best Potato Salad in the world, she felt Chick to Seas was the best she had ever had. In a day when it is hard to eat out for less than a small fortune, Chick to Sea is a great alternative.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I was very sad when the White Spot in downtown Nanaimo closed because I always thought they had the best fish & chips. But then Chick to Sea opened pretty much in the same location and I found my new #1 choice for Fish & Chips.

★★
December 22, 2022

Well, we had high hopes. Fish was ok, way too oily as if the oil wasnt hot enough when the fish was fried, though the fish had good flavor and we liked the fries. The reason for the 2 stars, rather than 3, was when we went to pay we were told the prices had increased but the sign hadnt been updated yet. However heres the problem: the prices on the sign and website were identical, and there was no note on the window that prices had increased. Hmmmm. Given these challenging times, I would understand if there had been a note on the window and the website was current. But since they werent we then questioned if we were maybe scammed?

December 22, 2022

I am quite confused with the googles 4.6 ranking of this fast food!? The chicken and the fish we ordered were not fresh!! and the chips tasted like wood! Definitely do not recommend this place!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Your tartar sauce is the best on earth and your fish can t be beat! Always a treat :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Catered to my fiances major fish allergy and made sure to cook his chicken in oil that did not have contact with any fish products... Dietary restrictions: Fish allergy was catered to very well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Was a stop in a poker run. Didn t even know they where there until that day. Definitely go back and try them out.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Large portions, great value for your $$ My boyfriend and I tried their chicken wrap, poutine and cod. The food was all amazing, fish was cooked to perfection. Staff was super friendly and helpful.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Go to place. I love the staff. The guy who works there is very kind and nice to talk to. Woman(S) who work there seem to be putting in effort. Definitely recommend their fried chicken 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love the fish and chips. Everything was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service was great, portions were VERY generous and chicken, panko shrimp and prawns were delicious. Fries, shrimp sauces, gravy and tartar sauce were all yummy. Reviews for this place were either awesome or really awful...glad my experience was awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Their chicken wraps are awesome, ask for lettuce on the side or no lettuce. Chicken is fresh and hot. By the time you eat your wraps the lettuce is limpy. Great place to eat, their own delivery service is quick. Everything on the menu is recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious! Very moist and flaky fish, with a light crispy batter. Been craving Fish and Chips for months, and am glad I chose here to quench my craving. Seems pricey, but the portions are big.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

The chicken and fish are both great. Not greasy and very flavourful Highly recommended. They have a drive thru; staff are friendly and accommodate changes to the menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Hands down best place to get chicken, portions are great and the people are always super nice! Will continue to be back

December 22, 2022

Picked up a Doordash order for a customer. The drink was in a tall cup. The only place in Nanaimo that asked to pay one dollar, if we need a cup holder/tray to take the order. We told him that this was for a customer and he tells us to keep it in our car cup holder. I guess he doesnt know that we are supposed to keep customers food and drinks in a delivery bag. Disappointing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Thank you!!! About time I have had some good Chicken!! Nanaimos Best

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely the best chicken place in town, large pieces of chicken, always hot, always crispy, always juicy. At a very good affordable price. Highly recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good local fish and chips! Notice, their menu has changed from what they have posted on their Google maps page. Check their online order portal for the updated one. Fish was good, once we got home it got soggy from sitting it the box but still good flavour. And the coleslaw was delicious!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

I have tried this place 3 or 4 times now. You have to wait a few minutes in the drive through, which is worth it because they consistently serve you freshly cooked chicken and fries Parking: Lots of parking.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Basically my go to place for chicken in Nanaimo. The food is very good for the price and they often throw in a few extra pieces. When you go through the drive thru you need to wait a few minutes which is a positive because it means they are cooking to order so you aren t getting old food.

December 22, 2022

Not super fresh, would go elsewhere. Not Lee s either!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This place if my favorite whenever Im craving for fried chicken. Not only that, they have seafood too. Their panko shrimp is a must try for everyone. Always love their service. Staff members very friendly and GENEROUS.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Hot, delicious, and extremely generous with their portions The curry gravy is

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Seems to be one of the only places in Nanaimo that have curry gravy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ordered from DoorDash and I m so impressed. The temperature of the food was so hot it felt like I was in the restaurant. I m picky with chicken and I really enjoyed your tenders, I also noticed you guys gave me extras!! Fries were exceptional as well. Will definitely be ordering again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Chicken was juicey not greasy. Nice batter that was crispy

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food here was amazing cooked perfectly and the skin to the chicken was so crispy. Everything tasted fresh and was still hot when we got it. We ordered through skip the dishes. One of the best chicken places in town I would say, I highly recommend them.

★★★
December 22, 2021

The pieces of chicken are gigantic. However the batter is very lack luster. There is no seasoning so really nothing that makes this unique to them. Its just plain fried chicken. I gave them a shot but dont think I will be going back. I also gave a 3 star just for the portion size otherwise it would have been 2.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Highly recommend the Curry Gravy with your fries. Been here a couple times now and Ive been impressed both times. 3 piece chicken meal and fish wrap so far......everything tastes fresh, has good seasoning and a good value for what you pay. Not to mention that the people running it are super nice and accommodating. Makes it easy to want to support them. Ill be back for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

food was fresh and staff were extremely kind!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Sorry no photo I ate 30 wings at a buck a piece in a matter of seconds.....anyone care to race?

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great service and excellent food! I have been back several times and they are consistently good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great fresh fish. It was a very tasty meal. Wonderful staff! Great night

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Somewhat disappointed with the fish & chips. Bland & greasy. The oysters were oily and bitter. One more chance to try the chicken, which seems to come higher recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Chicken slaps and the gravy is next level too, favourite place to eat sober or drunk. New contender for best chicken in Nanaimo fo sho

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Finally! We tried their menu. A short walk from Maffeo Sutton Park to Chick to Sea Express. When we arrived we asked if we could dine in. And yes we can. You only need to show you vaccine passport. They have two separate tables which can seat four. They also, have bar height tables and stools which can seat six. Food were excellent Everything we ordered were all delicious. There is wait times for your food but it is all worth it. Everything is served hot. From my point of view the total amount we pay for our order was a little bit expensive but again it is all worth it. Yum Excellent customer service. Staff were so polite and approachable. Hoping to order again soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good Food and Good Service

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The best fish and chips it town! And talk about value, where else will you get a big chunk of freshly battered fish, hand cut fries that arent greasy (must be baked!), homemade gravy (try the curry gravy), incredible poutine, and the best fish chowder anywhere! You can buy wings for $1 each, no minimum, spiced the way you like it. Open until ten at night - this place rocks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Not going to lie went here thinking this place still sold tacos. I decided to get some chicken since I was there. Boy am I glad I did, this was absolutely some of the best chicken Ive ever had, fries were delicious as well. Plus the chicken pieces were huge, juicy and not greasy. Will definitely go again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very nice,clean and elegant location. Food was really delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

So good the food here is. It has been busy since it opened with customers. Skip the dishes.. Wifi... One stop here will keep u coming back for more. Fast.. nice... Busy.. great food.. great prices too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

They are pretty great, and the staff are very friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

has to be the best fish burger i have ever had!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

A three piece, 2 legs, one thigh combo that came with a small fries, small gravy and a small pop. Upgraded 1 leg to a chicken breast for 1.25 extra. First impression was that the chicken was larger sized than anywhere else. Their chicken was some of the most succulent chicken I have had. I would prefer a more flavourful chicken.. My one piece of spicey chicken tasted to me, like it was extra spice put on. The fries were really tasty. I did not like the regular gravy at all and besides salt there was next to no flavour to it in my opinion. I only ate a little bit of it. I keep hearing about their curry gravy which I would like to try. I will be going back again and definitely want to try their fish and chips.