581 Murphy Rd, Sarnia, ON N7S 5B6, Canada
Easygoing local chain for fried & grilled cod, halibut & other seafood, plus fresh-cut fries.
This place serves the best fish and chips in town! The fish is perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the flavor is spot on. The atmosphere is very clean and welcoming, which makes for a relaxing dining experience. Plus, the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, adding a warm touch to each visit. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious, authentic fish and chips!
First time in the Halibut House in a long time! Excellent food & service! Ordered the Haddock & fries and it was very quick to the table! We would definitely go back again to try a different fish next time! You won’t be disappointed here! Enjoy.
The place's atmosphere hasn't changed much since Captain Jack's but it's still enjoyable. The food is really good - best fish and chips I've had. Both fish and fries were not greasy but the fires don't come with salt so add as needed. Recommend special of the day + caesar salad.
I've been here a few times. Got in early for evening Tea tonight. Quickly seated. Quickly served. The Wednesday special of Cod and chips, with mussy peas and a pot of tea, were to perfection. Very happy customers 👏
I was impressed with the taste of the food, the friendness of the staff. I would recommend to anyone. The only reason I took one star out is because they start their TIP suggestion at 18% instead of 15%.
Visited for the first time since the previous restaurant, the Wharf was at this location serving a similar menu. Was pleasantly surprised by the original vibe of the Wharf being maintained inside the restaurant as well as the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the halibut and chips which were absolutely outstanding. The location remains our favorite in the area for fish and chips.
We were graciously seated and all specials were given. Tonight was a Haddock dinner special. Excellent, Quick and attentive service. We were after their busy time. Lots of online orders being placed. Booths and tables are available. Washrooms are bright, freshly painted and up dated. The special of one Haddock and chips with coleslaw was more than enough. No room for dessert, although they serve Cheese cake from the Cheese cake Factory. Check it out. Great value with their specials.
We ordered take out of 3 haddock and fries which were a Sunday/Monday special. The price was more than fair and the food tasted good. They included a ton of condiments with the order which was nice. Staff were polite and it was prepared on time. The only real downsides were that some portions were thinner than others and the fries could have been cooked a little longer. Overall it was a good experience, especially considering the price we paid.
Great food and fast service.
Great Halibut Parking: Parking on the side of business. Food : 5/5 |
Was a great dining experience...staff and food is great
Generous portions. Food prices and calories values all listed. Food
Halibut was very good. Very generous portions. Service was very good
The halibut is the best I ve had in this region and better than some places on the pacific coast I especially enjoyed the thin batter on the thick pieces of halibut That s the proper way to enjoy amazing fish and chips! The only disappointment was no refills on drinks
Im not exactly sure what has happened to stellar products that have the time taken to make a great product. I ordered 2 halibut and chips and a burger and chips. The quality of the products served is aweful. The fish has hardly any batter on it, the chips are completely soggy. There is absolutely no excuse for this type of service from anywhere. This would never have happen when it was The Warf. Sarnia home grown entrepreneurs who had pride in their product and the quality of the product given. Too bad. My friend took it back and the manager ir owner was exceptionally rude. Not a way to make tge public and people that you serve happy. Will not be back.
The food was pretty good. I had the 13 dollar haddock special with house salad.
Very nautical
Weve been to Halibut House a few times now. Its not one of my favourite places to go but the food is good and the staff is very friendly. Whats lacking is the speed at which the food is served. It always seems to take longer than most places, which isnt too bad unless you are really hungry or in a hurry. Today was the exception where it took close to an hour to get our food and we had to bring it to the attention of the waitress before anything was done. We had been waiting 35 min. for our food when 4 other people came in, and were served their food before we were. The waitress apologized, saying it was a computer glitch and told us our meals would be on the house, which was very gracious of them to do. We got our food about 10 min. later. Several of the staff checked on us and apologized again and made sure everything was ok, which it was. The food was delicious. I had an omelette with toast and homefries and my husband had eggs, bacon, toast and homefries. We will probably go back again, as long as we arent in a hurry.
very poor service. i go there because the food is good, but honestly....the service is so bad that today I waited 10 minutes to get the menú before I left the place. they need to step up the service quality
Our group of three each had the daily special of lightly battered halibut. The order came out quickly, fresh, hot, generous portions and great price. Enough fresh cut fries for more than two meals
Take out Monday night Special and it was Perfect. I was overfull. Thank you Food
My fiancé and I ate here for the first time tonight. Boy,, oh boy, it was delicious!! Best fish and chips we have ever tried!!
The best fish and chips in the area.
Was great service and food, only complaint I have is they give you more fries then anything. Less fries please.
Reminiscent of Capt Jacks with friendly staff, good food, good portions (fries are yummy...).
Excellent fish & chips
Delicious fresh food
AWESOME FISH & CHIOS ARE BIG HUGE BIG CHUNKS OKAY BECAUSE I REALLY HAD 2 FISH OKAY ITS THE BEST FISH N CHIPS AROUND SARNIA ONTARIO OKAY. SIGN: MR RAYBEAR !
Good breakfast, better service than last year booth A5 corner reeks of old urine please shampoo area soon.
Food was hot. They were accomadating for me as I brought an individual with special needs with me, and they were attentive, refilling, and checking on us. Affordable, quick, family atmosphere and not pushy! We will definitely return!
They have changed their batter for the fish recently making it much more greasy and bland. We get halibut and it isnt as good the last couple times we have been here. Fries are average at best.
Food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent
I ve been a few times, and each time it has been fantastic. You will not leave hungry! Kid-friendliness: This is a family style restaurant and the staff are very kind and gentle with their smallest customers.
Upon Arrival, We Seated Ourselves at a booth for supper. We Expected the Waitress to Provide a Menu with Different options and that didnt happen. The waitress Pushed The Daily specials on us. So we agreed to try. The Fish was good, lightly battered. The french fries were very hard to chew., The vinegar beaded off of them. The coleslaw was a vinegarette style which wasnt pleasant on the pallet. We werent offered the dessert menu at all. Not surprised as no menu was offered in the first place. When the waitress brought our bill , her tone was very unprofessional. I think maybe because I didnt eat the french fries and or coleslaw on my plate. I dont think Ill return to this restaurant. In my opinion, it could be better.
The best breakfast in Sarnia! Two eggs, perfectly cooked to specifications, two slices of toast done to our specifications, crispy outside tender inside home fries and 4, yes 4 slices of thick cut bacon. Two can dine, with standard tip, for under $20.00. Delicious! Staff are friendly, attentive and pleasant. Our Sunday go to for sure! We also go one a month for the amazing fish special. Best fish meal ever!
Tonight we had a family meal and it was amazing. Our server, Neha, was so kind and efficient. We found a new favourite place for halibut. Can t wait to try more items! Food
Thank you for everything. It was so great.. I m five years old and I love your food My mom and dad brought me and it was delicious And I also had the battered ship and I didn t breath when I was eating it, it was really good
Delicious food, generous portions, great prices, and friendly service. We will be back!
I go to this restaurant every Sunday with a group of friends and the staff is always amazing, they do a great job of making sure everyone is taken care of in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend to go here!!
Awesome food, great staff, great price, one of my favorite restaurants to eat at
Wow !! So delicious.. Yum .. I want more!!
Breakfast was good and fast coffee was too much sausages were good.
The food was excellent but as somebody who works in the food industry there were a lot of problems. The staff is severely over worked, rushed and poorly managed. There were flys and the staff was rushing to clean and vacuum while we were eating because they DONT GET PAID AFTER 8:00 PM. That s horrendous for the management to do that to the staff. People shouldn t have to swat at fruit flies and listen to a vacuum while eating, not to mention the dirt and dander it kicked up which probably landed on the food we ate. Dietary restrictions: As someone who doesn t eat gluten they had many options. Parking: Parking by the front of the business approximately 20-50 spots. 2 driveways. Wheelchair accessibility: It completely accessible
Extremely busy because B1G1 free day. But still awesome service with very little wait!!
Good food...waitresses did an amazing job...it was buy 1 get one free fish and chips...so busy and the few girls they had serving were great... Food
Everything was tasty and plentiful! No long wait and very friendly staff.
Excellent breakfast great service and we have also had the fish and chips Parking: Ample parking Food : 4/5 |
YOUR BETTER OFF STAYING HUNGRY TRIED THEM YESTERDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME $80 worth of food all to the dogs chicken was Drier than Popeyes biscuit salad was 3 to 4 days old at the least rice was a week old probably and the cake straight to the garbage tasted like a year old and been on display then bagged for delivery absolutely no pride
Come one and all.
Relaxed and quiet dining area, quality food, tastes great. Service was wonderful, personable and polite. Highly recommend!
Always happy with the fresh food Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp and parking provided Food : 5/5 |
Great prices ! Fast service & cute decor.
Brenda and Neha great service
Food was served quickly and was delicious. Great wait staff. Definitely will return.
Always good food and service. Love the fish! Food
I love this place the food is great. I aways order the lunch halibut as the dinner portion is too filling for me. The coleslaw is great, fries are hot and fresh and the fish, light and crispy. Yum! I had my fair share of fish and chips coming from Toronto and this place top 5 for sure! Staff is nice and friendly as well! 11/10 i am definitely going to be a repeat offender here!
Excellent place, and its feels like home .
I really like what theyve done with the inside of this place and its a great breakfast stop
Need to bring back real potatoe French fries not frozen like I got today. The wharf was always known for real potatoe french fries
A must try. Amazing food reasonably priced.
Absolutely awful service. Fron the time we walked in until we left. We werent greeted, just told to sit where ever. The food was sub par, fries werent cooked properly, the coleslaw was pure vinegar and the halibut was super greasy. They never checked on us to see if we liked our food, or to see if we wanted anything else. They tried to charge for a gravy that was never brought out, and when I told them their service was awful all they said was oh. Will never go back here again. Waste of hard earned money.
Got the Monday night special. The one piece of fish was huge and delicious.... tons of fries...all so good! The waitress was efficient and attentive. Good value for the money. Food : 5/5
excellent food reasonably priced with good service. Atmosphere is a bit dated as is the same as when I was there 20 years ago clean updated bathrooms. Recommend this place. Parking: at least 20 spots Wheelchair accessibility: bit hard to get up ro entrance over curb and tight left rurn to get inside second dooe Recommend two assistants
6 of us went for a birthday dinner , I was not impressed my wife and I ordered 3 Halibut and 2 chips with ice tea and asked to have the fish cooked a little longer , after a 20 min wait it arrived worst fish and chips . Fish was mushy and the fries were cold and hard . Then the topper the bill $81.53 .. food and price was better when it was the wharf .. will never eat there again ..
Great fish n service
Visited here last weekend, and I must say I was not impressed by any means with the food or service. The server we had was very unpleasant and rushed through our order so she could have lunch with her boyfriend/friend. We were not asked if we needed refills. The food was ok, but not what we d expected. I truly miss the Wharf and wish it was here rather than Halibut House. For anyone who visits, please know this place will never be as good. The fish is not hand battered on site, but rather frozen as each piece of halibut is the exact same size and perfectly square. The texture also doesn t taste that of halibut, and it is very easy for them to claim it to be halibut when in reality it could actually be any other type of fish, because you don t get to see it being cooked. At the Wharf, Will would let his usual customers see how the fish was filleted and cooked. I won t give this place a second chance nor recommend it to anyone. We tried it and were disappointed.
Great staff, food is always top notch and warm! Truly an ADULT quick serve restaurant! Thank you!
Nice bright & clean place. Some of the tables were fairly close together. Lots of parking.
My whole family got ill the night of eating here. Do not recommend
Great fish & chips
The biggest issue here is the attitude of the server! No smile, no greeting, gives at least 45 seconds to look at menu. No communication or manners what so ever! Food was chillin, got bacon.
Fish and fries were all very good
We had a wonderful breakfast. Service was fast and pleasant.
For me, the best fish and chips in all of Sarnia.
For almost 24 dollar plus tax this is all you get
Fish and chips - both haddock and halibut were excellent. Nice that a lunch portion was available. Good service. Will definitely be back!
A little pricey but. Good batter .and fish
Our first time here, hubby took me for my birthday dinner!! Food and service was EXCELLENT! Restaurant was nice and clean.We shared deep fried mushrooms dusted with parmesan, they were amazing! Halibut and fries were amazing and great portions! I will say the coleslaw was just ok....we added more vinegar salt and pepper.Service was very good, food was fairly quick coming out and it was fresh and hot. The fries are fresh cut and very very good! AAA+++
Incredible food; everything was so delicious!
Fish was a little oily for my liking. But for a chain restaurant it was a fair price for a family meal. Liked that they had a condiment area where I could take only what I needed and in the quantity needed. Therefore reducing waste of condiments gathering dust in a forgotten drawer until they take take a life on of their own, before drying out and shrivelling away. Decor is essentially the same from Captain Jack days and really could use s freshening up with brighter colours. Parking: Parking lot as well as street parking for overflow.
Price did go up by $1 and does make a difference of you are going once per week, was $12 for a one piece halibut and fries with coleslaw, one server was confused and thought the coleslaw cost extra but it always comes with it. I understand inflation so we still go just not as often
I ordered haddock and chips. Best fish and chips Ive had in a long time. I highly recommend the Halibut House if youre looking for good fish and chips !
Our host was quick, on top of the orders and interacted great with my young children. The whole meal was under an hour for dine-in and the fish & chips were perfectly done. We will be return customers. Kid-friendliness: The host was very friendly and interacted great with my young children.
My go to is the halibut fish and chips every time! Yum
Great servings, awesome staff, delicious food
My mother favorite restaurant... we were warmly welcomed by thestaff and we felt excellent..
Fast and friendly service. Great dinner special. Food was plentiful and tasty. Love how they dont give you those tiny packets of tartar sauce, here you use as much as you need. No extra charge. Friendly and attentive service. Reasonably priced. Definitely will go back!
The fish chowder was terrible, no flavour and chunks of thickener. Clam strips where tiny and over cooked. My husband s cod was good. All and all not worth the price (very expensive).
Excellent Sunday special meal, the food was delivered quickly with no confusion in the order.
Love the freshly cut fries.If we had a longer stay in Wellington we would definitely go back!
Tried them for the first time today, at the drive through window. We were unaware they are a chain at that time and wanted to support a local shop. We ordered the Wed. Special of King Cod and Chips for $12.00. The fish piece was large, I would say about 10 long, lightly battered and crispy fried, sitting on a bed of chunky cut fries made from real potatoes (not mashed potatoes extruded). The fish was well cooked, not overcooked, not under. The fries were done just right as well. We asked for tarter sauce and lemons and were given that with our order, which I would think was made to order as we waited about 4-5 minutes for the order to be processed. Definitely a reasonable wait for super hot and fresh fish and chips! Will definitely be back, I hope others give it a try as well so this place stays open in our community.
A bit dated as decore but good product for price especially Monday night
Tuesday Halibut special was absolutely perfect. Delicious breaded halibut with sweet potato fries, home made coleslaw in a tastefully decorated restaurant.Visit them soon, You will love it, great service, totally Yummy experience!
So glad they kept the same decor. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food is great. And reasonable prices. Ill definitely be going back
Batter on the fish so light and crispy... hubby said the fries could have been better... they forgot my salad in error but quickly fixed it and gave me an extra one for the time I spent to go back to pick it up
Sensacional. Raul, thanks for bringing Uruguay to us.
Went for lunchand had the fish and chips. Also had the fish taco apps and battered mushroom apps. My husband ordered a V8 to drink and it had a strange taste to it. Definitely NOT V8. The coleslaw tasted odd as well. The rest was ok tasting but within an hour of eating, we both felt very bloated and nauseous. The feeling got worse for me to where I was close to tossing my cookies. Had to lay down and didnt eat again until the next day. Dont know if it was food poisoning. Maybe the tartar sauce or the coleslaw ??? Definitely wont ever be eating there again and it was the first time.
The food and service were beyond my expectations. We surely loved it.
Must try! Damn good. Parking: The parking was spacious, wheelchair accessible. Kid-friendliness: I havent seen one child inside while I was there. But the fish was damn good! Wheelchair accessibility: Slight ramp, very accessible for all.
The fish and chips at Halibut House are absolutely amazing! The fish is always fresh and the batter is crispy and delicious.
Ive been to Halibut House multiple times and have never been disappointed. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable.
Got the daily special for $12. Decent amount of food and tastes pretty good. The fish and the slaw were ok, but the chips in particular were quite good.
Great English style fish and chips
If youre looking for the best fish and chips in Sarnia, look no further than Halibut House. They use high-quality ingredients and it really shows in the taste.
Great lunch. Best Ceasar Salad Ive ever had.
Very good. Price high.but there are specials .Id go again
First time here for dinner. No complaints at all. Halibut and chips was perfect. $12 monday special was well worth it. Weve had the breakfast special many times and never disappointed. Keep up the great work and service!
The breakfast was really good some of the best hashbrowns I ve had in a long time
I love the cozy atmosphere of Halibut House. Its the perfect spot to enjoy some delicious fish and chips with friends and family.
The fish and chips at Halibut House are the best Ive ever had. The batter is light and crispy and the fish is always fresh.
Halibut House is a hidden gem! fresh cut fries are amazing and the service is always friendly and attentive.
Hands down the best place to get fish and chips in Sarnia. The portions are generous and the quality of the food is unbeatable.
Excellent fish and chips. Crispy at the right point. Im sorry because I went there almost at closing time, but they served me impeccably. Compliments
Excellent fish. Not heavily breaded which was nice. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely go back.
Always welcoming and friendly. Its clear they take pride in their food and service. Highly recommend!
They have everything from fish to fresh-cut fries. Its a great place to try something new and delicious!
Halibut House is the perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or family. The atmosphere is relaxed and the food is delicious.
My Korean friends and I dined in for Halibut and chips and coffee for brunch. We all had a great time, staffs were very friendly and so welcoming. We will be back with friends and family for sure.
I love that Halibut House uses sustainable seafood in their dishes. Its great to know that I can enjoy delicious fish and chips while supporting the environment.
Had great time with my friends
food is always ready quickly and its just as delicious as when I dine in.
Large fish portions. Fresh fries Dont order coffee. THAT is overpriced Food
The food was excellent and well priced. The staff would ask us frequently if we needed anything and how the food was. I recommend this place to anyone who likes to eat good quality fish for a good price.
Despite crazy busy, service was fast and food was good.
Fantastic. The service was great. The fish was perfectly cooked, no heavy, greasy breading. It has been a long time since I was so impressed by a restaurant. We will be 100% returning.
it was pretty good but if you are going to cook fries you should have a separate deep fryer from the fish. Someone could be allergic to fish. I am just letting you know. My little guys fries tasted fishy.
Super friendly wait staff! Amazing fried mushroom caps! Will go back soon Kid-friendliness: Kids menu Food : 4/5 |
It was awesome will be back
Good place to eat and tasty food
Delicious food. Great fish. Service was good!
Always a great meal with cheerful staff.
The fish and chips were amazing!
They have great fish and great dinner foods but the menu is kind of all over the place. I tried it for breakfast (all I got was bacon, eggs, hash-browns and toast) and it was honesty one of the worst breakfasts I ve ever had. Will continue to return for their dinner but never again for breakfast.
$4.95 breaky, CANT beat it!!! Good deals all week also. This time the fries werent crispy and there is something going on with the ketchup...deff not a main brand, noname maybe???
Love this place. . Sunday, Monday special is the best 12.99 for 1 piece haddock and fries.
Amazing
Stopped in for a late lunch with my daughter, she had cod I had haddock, good portion and nice and hot and fast!
nice place for friends and family
English style fish & chips lovely...
Great breakfast.... great price
Great place for fish and chips. Great harbor ambiance. Staff is friendly and quick.
They try, but Its not as good as The Wharf, which used to serve real British fish n chips. Undercooked fries and small fish portions. Servers were nice. We wont hurry back Food
Great food with excellent specials and prices! Kid-friendliness: Kids menu looks great too! Food : 5/5 |
Haddock was small (4bites) overcooked and battered to death and greasy. Total rip off, disgraceful. Will never be back, there isn t a decent fish and chip place in Sarnia
I don t understand how this place gets packed in sundays, or was the worst fish and chips I ve ever had
Excellent food and service Kid-friendliness: 4 grandkids loved it Food : 5/5 |
Terrible service. Messed up my order. Lousy breakfast
The best fish and chips weve had in a LONG time!! Well be back soon!
Fries were hard as a rock and cold but the fish was good
The food here is delicious and unforgettable. Now that I think about it, my mouth is watering hahaha~
The waitress Brenda was excellent. But hoped she had some help. Cause it was busy. She handled the customers very good. And i and my friend didnt have to wait too long for food or refills on our coffee.
I often hear friends say this place is delicious. This time I tried it, and it was exactly what he said. Theres a reason restaurant lines are always full.
French fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which is my favorite taste
The cod was very good, tasty and not greasy. I have to say this is the best Caesar salad I have ever had. Even though its not greasy, it leaves me feeling very satisfied.
If your looking for a place to take the kids halibut house fish and chips is the place there service is spot on and I highly recommend trying the poutin usualy im not such a strong lover of poutin until I tride theres it was a beautiful spoon of melted cheese and beautifuly deep fried fries
Highly recommended, I will give five stars
Im from Europe and I dont think its an accident that I traveled half way around the world and found this store. This is mostly the case with my eating habits. The fried fish and chips here made me feel that the simple ingredients are obtained through simple cooking, and the taste obtained is the taste of the ingredients themselves. French fries are also my favorite, but they are my childrens favorite too. Really good.
The fish (had the halibut) and chips were outstanding. My friend from England came over and took her there. Said its really good so high praise indeed lol.
Amazing service and friendly staff. They recommended a salad to me as I prefer lower calorie options. Made quickly. My salad is so delicious
Great lunch. Best Ceasar Salad Ive ever had. I often hear friends say this place is delicious. This time I tried it, and it was exactly what he said.
The best fish and chips weve had in a LONG time!! Hands down the best place to get fish and chips in Sarnia. The portions are generous and the quality of the food is unbeatable. Well be back soon!
I m very satisfied with the food here! Super happy to come this restaurant.
Got the salmon and rice w/ bread with and butter - Salmon was very dry, also not very flavourful at all - Rice however, was delicious, soft, and buttery - 2 pieces of bread came with one tiny packet of butter that didnt even cover half of one slice, for $5
Food, service and atmosphere are good. Good taste and quick service.
They are fast at getting drinks and your order. As well as being your order to the table. However Our waitress wanted us to pay while we were only half done eating. So came across that it was time for us to go.
Fish was excellent. Fries could have been cooked way more
The best place we have eaten at on our visit to Sarnia.
Breakfast specials are wonderful!
Good food with good portions. Clean restaurant with lots of parking