Barb's Fish & Chips in Victoria

Barbs Fish and Chips had very good food at reasonable prices. My friends and I enjoyed everything we ordered, and the servings are ample. This is a great place to eat if in the area. My only issue was the outside eating are was not very clean and it was crowded and noisy.

Was too oily and no salt :( Fries was good. It was overpriced a little bit Food

Excellent. I had tried to go back in 2019 but was too long a wait. So I ordered in this time. Great proportion, fresh, too many condiments . But its just excellent

You get what you see on the Menu. Food is good and service is relatively fast for a busy place like Barbs. Check it out!

Had I just ordered the cod fish and chips I would have given it a 1 star because the cod fell flat with no flavor other then oil. Since I also ordered the seafood clam chowder and it was absolutely delicious and the portions were huge I am giving it a 3 star. When we ordered I asked about how big the fish was and it was way bigger then she had said. I wish we would have known how big it was because we would have only gotten one order instead of two orders of bland tasteless fish which we throw half of it away. So all of this is to say if you go here avoid the cod fish and chips but get the bowl of seafood chowder you wont regret it!

Its not the first time weve been to Barbs, and its been great - until now. $32 for two portions of halibut and chips. Its not really two portions, more like four small bits. Maybe the chef was feeling guilty about the small portion and added a couple of bits on. My biggest gripe about fish and chips in Victoria, is that not one restaurant knows how to basically peel a spud, cut it up, deep fry it, and serve it. They all seem like theyre twice fried frozen chips. The fish does taste good, and it was not overcooked - which is another gripe about so called Fish and Chip shops in Victoria. Only place I know where you can get chips is Michells Farm.

Have to go with 4 stars only because of how talked up it was - I cant say it was the best fish and chips in town. But, they were very good and I do recommend if youre in the area.

Great for a quick meal while sightseeing

Was disappointed as I have eaten at Barbs many times before. Fish batter was soggy and In the past there was seasoning on the fries and in the batter that was very tasty. Quite plain and expensive

cod lacking flavors

Quality and taste of food was a bit disappointing. The only thing that had some flavour was the dip. Fries were served cold, fish was half tasteless breading, half fish. Poor performance for such a simple dish.

One of the best fish and chips I ve ever had 10/10 fish is soft and not over fried, same as fries But seafood chowder was really bad(( Too cold, too many carrot and almost no seafood Overall I can recommend this place for fish and chips

They have really good Fish and chips , calamari and the seafood chowder was sooo good.

One of the last really good Fish n Chip shops in town. Being out on the wharf helps keep you healthier, too. A bit pricey, but youre here for great food, not a McDonalds fillet with a side.

The best halibut fish and chips. We drive a half hour to go here.

Parking: Je kan uiteraard niet parkeren op de pier maar is wel een betalende parking aan land. Die stond op de middag echter helemaal vol. Food

Highly recommend the seafood chowder and fish and chips!

While its good fish & chips, it definitely feels more like a tourist place. Prices are a bit higher than what you would have elsewhere in the city. I must say, the food was still very good, but you might pay more for the location. Vegetarian options: Not much

As a tourist, I was lured by the 30 years and the big crowd in the dining tent. Ordered the cod and halibut with chips and seafood chowder. Fish was very average. Did not seem very fresh. Not sure whether it was the fish or the preparation method. Seems like a must to get fish and chips at fisherman s wharf but I personally wouldn t come here again. Perhaps there are other gems on the dock that should be visited.

Most disappointing IceTea of my life, boring fries and soft and tasteless Cod. The order was forgotten, despite us having a pager. A thoughtful employee realised the mistake and asked for the order and despite us not having a receipt, they organized our food. Disappointing experience, only slightly saved by the staff. The IceTea was really bad though.

Expensive but delicious! Very crowded area to eat in the summer, so you may have a little trouble finding a table, especially on the weekends

Excellent chowder and fish! Go across to the pizza place to get beer and wine. You have to eat over there to have alcohol but they have lovely waterfront tables

Barb s Fish and Chips was delicious! The owner made our trip to Canada very memorable! 100% recommend to anyone visiting Fisherman s Wharf! I tried the fish and chips as well as the seafood chowder and both meals hit the spot.

I would call it. Nice good place to eat food awesome. Parking: Quick and easy Kid-friendliness: Good meal for kids teenagers everybody

The weather was nice so it was delicious and good, but one menu per person is too much! But the birthday offer was 1+1.

Fish is frozen, smells old, chips greasy, I puked the calamari, Great sporks, excellent service. Ny free birthday fish and chips requ8ired me to buy one, get the other free.

Huge portion and super cool atmosphere

Excellent fish and chips.

Everything you would come to expect for fish and chips: hot, fresh and crispy. The Seafood chowder was a pleasant surprise and I recommend it.

Food for price is excellent. The actual food is fine. Good yes? The best? Not in my opinion. Very cool area and quick service

Its a good place, not a 5 stars for me. Food is fresh and crispy, a bit overpriced. Not easy to find a table.

I especially love the chowder. They are often out of it, but this day I was lucky.

Food is ok (not excellent, just ok), but service is EXTREMELLY slow. Lasted over 30 min to get a fish & chips, while this is suppose to be fast food...

The fried fish is very fresh and delicious. Potato chips are delicious. Chowder is more delicious than I expected.

Little bit on the pricey side but good

Nice freshly cooked fish and chips and poutine. Staff were informative and kind, I asked if the poutine was vegetarian friendly, they assured me that they use vegan gravy. Vegetarian options: Chips and poutine are vegetarian friendly. Gravy is even vegan

It feels like someone left one of the lemons... I guess thats not the case, right? The food was good, including the hamburger fish and chips.

There were so many people that the line lasted about 10 to 15 minutes, and we couldnt eat right in front of the store! But I found a table nearby and sat down to eat right away! I felt why it was famous...it was truly the best!!

Great fish and chips! Walked from cruise port.

Bad chips. Don t go there

The fish and chips are good, but what really stood out to me was the chowder! Just delicious!

We LOVE Barbs Fish and Chips and go often. And we love your chowder it is the BEST !! However yesterday I was quite disappointed in the new SMALLER SIZE of your chowder cup !! It is MUCH smaller than any other season !! And a dollar more !!! What gives...shrinkflation ?? Please return to the usual size of the cup of chowder if you are going to charge us more !!

Birthday treat from Barbs is one of the best! Free 1 pc cod and chips with purchase of another meal of equal/greater value (with a birthday voucher). Food is delish as always! Kudos to Pedro and their team. Many thanks!

I had the two piece halibut dinner and it was delicious!!! Two very large pieces of halibut. They were very flaky and filling. I would recommend Barbs if you are in Victoria and looking for a good meal.

We order a breaded shrimp dinner, it was good, the tartar sauce and salad were yummy. Reasonable price/quality :)

Cod fish and chips was good as usuall

Overall the food was good the halibut and coating was cooked perfectly however the fish wasn t seasoned before being battered and fried. The fries served with the fish were slightly undercooked and definitely not seasoned either. I think for counter service the prices were too high.

Amazing fish & chips some of the best i ve had. was a perfect place to finish off our Victoria trip, if you love delicious seafood by the ocean with plenty of fresh air & a Good atmosphere this is the place to be. Parking: Just past the fisherman s warf anywhere there.

Good fish and chips but a little oily. Deep fried, no surprise.

Sorry, but I dont see what all the fuss is about. Its a great place to chill out but the fish & chips isnt that special. The cod was fine, but the batter was thin and very soft. I like a decent crunchy batter with a bit of bite.

Delicious, very tasty meals, the traditional FISH & CHIPS dish very tasty. The service is excellent, they are very helpful. I recommend everyone check it out.

Got right off the cruise ship and headed over. It was perfect. The area has built up since I was here 24 years ago but the meal is the same. The chowder was the best of any chowder I tried on my trip. Highly recommend.

It is always a must to come here everytime we are in Victoria. Eating seafoods on a raft is a whole experience bu itself. The vibe is merry and festive. After your meal,go for a stroll along those colorful floating houses and at the very end of the deck you will read a sign that says beyond this point is the Pacific ocean. With that thought I already feel closer back home to my native land the Philippines hahaha it feels like they are just an arm reach hahahah After our second visit in a row, me and my husband can safely say that we have fallen in love with Vancouver Island.

The cashier made our experience so uncomfortable and forgot my grandmas order. Fish was really soggy, and chips really dry.

My go- to for seafood chowder! They have the best seafood chowder in town!

Have eaten fish n chips at several good eateries in Victoria. Barbs beats them all hands down. Huge pieces of halibut. Nice light, crunchy batter... you wont get filled up by the batter. Chips are pretty standard but were hot n fresh. To top it off, Fishermans Warf is the perfect venue! A 30 minute walk around the inner harbor or $15/per person if you catch a water taxi. A MUST when visiting Victoria. Kid-friendliness: Yup... take the kiddies!

Barb s Fish and Chips is an absolute must when visiting Victoria. My parents and I were in Victoria a couple of weeks ago (visiting from Winnipeg) and Barb s was the first dinner stop we made. You can t beat sitting by the ocean, eating hot, delicious, and fresh food, complete with friendly service. As a vegetarian I was thrilled to see a veggie burger on the menu, and it s by far the best one I have ever had. My parents throughly enjoyed the fish and chips, and we also loved the iced tea. It was great to have many condiment options on the table as well; malt vinegar isn t something you really see in restaurants in the prairies and it s SO good on fries. Thank you for the very memorable time; we can t wait to come back

Number 1 fish and chips in victoria

I really enjoyed their fish and chips, and calamari! They were fresh and tasty.

Fresh fish on a wharf environment Always a memorable experience. We will always stop here on our visits to Victoria

Food was OK. Limited outdoor seating. Plenty of recycle bins. Shortage of trash cans. There was one in the parking lot. Paved paid parking nearby. Restrooms were available along the boardwalk but had a line.

Best fish in Victoria BC

I love Barb s Fish & Chips, we visit often . But today, Geesh!!! Just remember to ask for the wait time if you are in a time crunch . We waited 30 minutes for a simple order of French fries to go, no other food, just a french fries. VERY disappointed today... also $7.99 for a large fries that is the same size as the regular fries not sure what happened today!! The lady in front of us waited 45 minutes for her order and had to then rush away. Kid-friendliness: Ice cream shack and great atmosphere. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp down to the wharf.

Tacos were amazing, great view. The whole floating village is worth a visit, and the tacos are the cherry on the top.

We had the halibut a d chips, clam chowder and the crab cakes and I would have to say the best I have ever had of all 3! My husband had a few cocktails and he was also impressed with how good they were. Service was top notch!

Halibut was sooo tender and juicy. Best fish in town for sure!

We only had the oysters, and those for the first time. It wasnt our taste, but thats probably more our fault. Therefore we cannot say anything about the quality

I tried their cod fish & chips. The fish is crispy and it melts in your mouth. But the the taste is kinda bland. Their grilled oyster isn t really good.

I have been coming here since I was a kid. But the last time I went I noticed the food has gone down hill. There is literally no flavor in the battered fish, not even salt and pepper. The serving size has changed and the burger wasnt even worth the almost $20 I paid for it. The shrimp bucket is like 15 pieces of the smallest shrimp you have seen. To be honest The Finest At Sea across the street is much better. I personally dont think I will go back. I think its time Barbs had an over haul, this place is where tourist come and eat and I bet they go back home with horrible reviews.

Absolutely melt in your mouth halibut. Thin breading. All fish. A prefect bite. Fries were awesome. A must have.

We spent $149.00 on dinner for 7 people. The chips were good but the fish was undercooked and soggy. It has been better in the past

Best fish and chips in the PNW

The halibut was definitely worth the price!!! Huge serving size. the fish and chips were delicious!

Its fine fish and chips. Euros will love it. Better place at Finest at Sea across the park (tasty batter and way better chips/fries). Teach staff to wish a person Happy Birthday when they redeem their free coupon on the day. UPDATE: They did this year, THANK YOU! Buzzer order ready devices are a nice touch to constantly yelling names or numbers. Parking: Pick-up parking on wood plank (5 mins).

Great vibes

Had halibut fish and chips and shrimps. This is your ordinary greasy dish w frozen food you can serve anywhere in Saskatchewan for example, not something you expect in a place floating on the Pacific Ocean. If anything fishy about this place is their top rated score between restaurants in Fishermans Wharf. No way!

Ordered the 2-piece Halibut for $32 each. We waited almost half an hour. The batter was soggy and the fish was absolutely tasteless. I don t think it was Halibut at all. Waste of money and we won t be going back.

I don t know if we came at the wrong time or because it was so busy the food wasn t cared for at all. We came to Fisherman s wharf as we heard of great food here. We waited 20 minutes for 2 , 2 pieces of the cod fish and chips. When we sat down, started eating, the fries wasn t hot and the cod was tasteless. We were so disappointed. We couldn t even finish it because there were no flavour at all. Definitely not worth 22.99 for one. Next time we come back we will try another place.

We bikes to this location from Sydney due to the reviews and how long they have been in business. We were very disappointed. I had the halibut and my husband had the cod, the fish was not overcooked but the entire meal lacked any flavour. The batter was definitely bland, not greasy, but everything was bland. Will not go back. Sorry Barbs.

A1 delishous food especially the fish and chips, my favorite Covered Patio, staff are constantly busy working as this place is usually busy and so popular with not just the visitors but also the locals. Staff was friendly qnd worked hard to get our order in and also finished in a reasonable amount of time. You are given a pager when you order so you know exactly when your order is ready, which is nice and handy for everyone. It is located by the water on the Warf and is a wonderful and beautiful place to visit, eat and relax. It definitely is a restaurant you have to visit if your not from town and if you are then you probably have already being there.

Cold food. Ordered steamed mussels and clams ice cold not worth the money.

Service was very subpar, as with the food. Fries cold and soggy and the cod had absolutely no flavour. Not sure how this is rated as the best fish and chips. Go to finest at sea next time for delicious, well cared for food!

Im not huge into fish n chips, but if Im on Vancouver Island of course I have to have actual good fish n chips. This wasnt it. The cod was well cooked, but it was bland, and the batter was super doughy. Only one end of the fish was crispy. Not an enjoyable time. Before that on the same day I got a prawn skewer only. I had places I had to be so I asked what the wait time was. They told me 6 minutes. 15 minutes later I finally asked how long it would take. It was on the shelf in the kitchen, ready to go. I dont know how long it was there for, but I kinda had places I had to be, which is why I got it to go in the first place.

The fried fish and fried oysters had no taste at all, not even the basic salty taste. Very disappointed and very expensive.

Our familys favourite place for 25 years now! And our furry baby gives a thumbs (paws) up too!

Normal, fish and ships with little flavor, nothing special!

They do not honor their Birthday meal deal. Their manager was rude and told me to F off, and they dont serve my type there. Food : 1/5

I ordered fries only, no fish. I was expecting fries made out of fresh potatoes, traditional when ordering fish n chips--afterall, I was in Victoria and on the wharf--but how disappointing to be served frozen fries! An extra star as the portion size was decent.

The fried fish was very bland and mediocre. Its definitely not worth the 4.4 stars, people giving such a high rating are probably eating cardboard, so this is a step up. I think they need to improve their batter recipe and use some salt, seasonings and maybe even a beer to improve the crispness of the fried fish.

After they took our order, it was about 45 minutes until we got it. We noticed most of the orders were coming out fast. We found out they lost our order and wouldnt even engage with us until we proved we had an order with them... We had a buzzer from them when we paid for the food. 0/5 star service

With all the hype about Barbs we decided it was time to give it a try. Long lines and prices had put us off in the past but we got there early so the line was not too bad. Unfortunately the food was pretty pathetic and not worth the wait or the price. To begin we ordered two oysters, one grilled and one fried. Both came fried. They were oily and pretty tasteless and I would not order them again. We then tried the 2 pc Halibut with fries. Again, oily and tasteless. Had an argument with the server staff about giving me an additional small cup of coleslaw as an exchange for not receiving the oysters as ordered. How cheap can you get. Wont be going back as there are many other fish and chips places and Barbs is WAY overhyped.

Soup was a bit salty but really good overall. It was creamy but was not greasy. Love the taste of the many ingredients they used. Fish was dry but went well with the sauce. Food : 3/5 |

It is a good place to eat traditional fish and chips, I personally recommend the salmon burger and the clam chowder. The place is super nice since it is in Fishermans Wharf where there are floating houses and it is a kind of floating neighborhood. You definitely have to come if you are visiting the city. The service is very good and friendly.

The food was alright, but the environment wasn t very clean.

The whole location is totally transformed in the last few years since we have been here last. Lots of tables to sit at. There is another seafood place that has great oysters the best we have ever had.

tasty foods and has a casual atmosphere would recommend as a nice outdoor meal. food is not greasy the chowder soup was sooo delicious definitely try it you will not be disappointed! and employees were so pleasant they make you wanna come back :) 10/10 experience

This fish and chips place is superb! I will always come by here for dinner whenever Im in Victoria. Love the fish and chips, as well as their seafood chowder! Service was really fast too. The only issue is that its always crowded and it might be hard to find seats. But its still worth the wait!

Food was great, but the service was not the best.

Best seafood chowder in PNW!

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I really love the fish!! There isnt anyone better!!

Fresh fish, crisp batter, not greasy! Large pieces of fish (I had the cod), nice portion of fries! I look forward to my next visit!

The halibut fish and chips were perfect. Portions are large. A great view with tables on the warf.

I like the cod in my fish and chips, however, the Halibut at Barbs Fish and Chips is really good. Ivars in Seattle and the Barbs Fish and Chips are 2 placea that I enjoy the Halibut. I have been here 3 times and the fish and chips have been of really good quality, execpt the last time, July, 2023, the outer dougj retained more oil than I would have liked, also the tartar sace tasted different. The atmosphere is amazing and it has its own charm. Definitely a must visit spot. To the owners of the restaurant; please dont let the quality drop .

They have gluten free cod and fries that tasted great!

If you are a foodie and travel to Victoria Island, this is a good place to choose Fish & Chips! The fish is fried to a golden and crispy texture, with no fishy smell! The Qiaoda soup is an unexpected perfect combination with fish. Apart from delicious, there is no second adjective!

Great fish, but chips were a bit dry. Cool spot on the Fishermans Warf. Really great vibe.

In half of all the information about Victoria we came across this fish and chips so we decided to give it a try. All in all it was just disappointing. The fries were not really warm anymore, they lacked salt and sauce. The fried fish was fine, nothing more. The prices are quite touristy. Its just hype. Even though it wasnt really busy, we had to wait quite a long time, many pick-ups came before us. You sit at greasy tables that you usually have to share with others. The fish soup was very tasty, hence the 3 stars.

The male cashier tonight failed to understand the order, we ordered shrimp, cod meal and anextra cod on the side. We paid and waited 25 min. We went to grab it, there was no extra cod, there was no fries included in the meal which comes with the meal. We told him that these things were missing, he said we would have to pay because its not what we ordered, we said fine, then he said you need to get back in line. Absolutely ridiculous behavior from that cashier, please hire nicer people and people who can handle taking orders. We decided to try this place for the first time , unfortunately wont be returning.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not enough and very difficult to get to the vendor Food

Sitting on the plastic benches under the tent was shady. The fish and chips were absolutely delicious. The service was perfect.

This place is one that you ll come across every blog and video about Victoria and the hype was real! The line ups in peak seasons can be crazy and so the service can take its own sweet time! In terms of food, the Halibut fried fish was perfection and every bit worth the money! The chips however were a little limpy. The seating was super hard to come by because of massive crowds! The condiment/ketchup station was a little messy and needed refill. Just little things like that! So set your expectations on food and you ll be fine!

Great food and fast service! The restaurant is located right in the middle of a very touristy area of the Fishermans Wharf, so it can get pretty busy. The staff kept the line moving quickly and we got our food in about 15 minutes. Seating outside is really pleasant in the evenings with the sun setting over the water. Highly recommend ordering the halibut if you are getting the fish and chips!

Great food- my daughter loved the chicken strips(; Grandpa had the cod and loved it!

Great seafood. Got a halibut dinner, shrimp basket, clam strips and some oysters. Staff were friendly and wait time wasn t too bad. Food

Okay fish and chips. Relatively quick for how busy it was. Its nice to be on the water.

we waited with the given pager for great Halibut, but the fries were cold and gross so I could only rate it 3 stars. Due to the large crowd of people, we didnt go back to ask for fresh fries. Sad they pass along the nasty lasties fries if you are in an unfortunate place in line.

Great!

I really like the fries, although I think it was expensive.

soooo disappointing. we fell for the hype and waited in line for bland fish, soggy chips, and bland grilled oysters, and seafood chowder with one little spoon of seafood in the entire bowl. they dont believe in seasoning the food here I guess.

Delightful spot for fresh seafood and a great view of the waterfront! Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible at the entrance of the wharf. Food : 5/5 |

The halibut was a bit dry and stale but the cod was AMAZING, it was tasty and juicy. The pager system was innovative. The food arrived within the first 5 mins of ordering.

Super busy that day but condiments are free, free refills on drinks, its just that you have to sit in hot hot sun as you wait for everyone else to finish their food. Go in small groups 4-5, and you wont have a problem. Otherwise, pick a spot somewhere in the park nearby to enjoy.

We weren t blown away the the fish n chips here. We also waited in a giant line to find out you were out of halibut. A sign would have been nice to let customers know before hand. Also, zero seating . We took our food to the park close by.

Big piece of fish and light, flaky breading. The seafood chowder was good too.

A good fish sandwich, but not great. This is a very busy place, maybe we visited during a bad time. Both the fish and the fries were not hot, just warm. The single piece of fish on the sandwich was small, and the price seemed high. Not bad, just not great.

Not worth the hype. Just an okay fish and chips.

This has been one of my favourite spot for fried oysters and Halibut for many many years. Quality has dropped versus 30 years ago, but the place is still fully packed during the summer season. I will still go to this place, however with less enthusiasm as before.

Fish and chips which were in all honesty very good

Really nice stuff, yummy food but guys could you put umbrella for whole tables Food

Tater sauce was to sweet, and the batter on the fish was to fluffy and doughy for me.

lovely fresh fish with light batter, great coleslaw & fries...we love Barbs

Cool serving

Fish and chips is normal. Chowder is great. Food

Greetings, hungry wanderers! Allow me to recount my recent pit stop at Barbs Fish and Chips, where I embarked on a culinary adventure with.. mixed results. Now, a fair heads-up before I dive in: my thoughts are EXCLUSIVELY about the chips, as I opted out of trying the famed fish. Picture this: a bustling wharf, sunlight dancing on the water, and the promise of a savory snack. In pursuit of that classic comfort, I opted for a serving of chips. A craving for something crispy and flavorful had me excited. Alas, what I received was a bite of a disappointment. The chips, unfortunately, were quite uneventful. They lacked the seasoning and kick that I had hoped for. Its as if they decided to skip the flavor party altogether, and go for dull, head on. On top of this, some were undercooked, leaving me with a slightly soggy experience. Not exactly the satisfying crunch I had been anticipating. Considering the long lines and higher-than-expected prices, my chip adventure left me feeling a tad unfulfilled. After a day of exploring Victoria, I was hoping for a snack that would hit the spot, but it seemed the chips missed the mark. Now, lets not dwell on the negatives entirely my dear humans. The staff, I must say, were quite amiable and accommodating. Their friendly demeanor did add a touch of positivity to the dining experience. In the grand scheme of things, my journey to Barbs Fish and Chips ended up being a bit of a mixed bag. While the chips didnt quite deliver the flavor I was after, the overall experience wasnt a complete disaster. Perhaps the fish steals the show here, and maybe next time Ill give it a try. Until then, Ill keep my chip cravings in check.

Delicious fish and chips. A little expensive but worth it for the quality of the food we got. Getting a table was difficult.

Great fish and chips and the most amazing clam chowder!

Clearly overrated fish and chips. We try the 3 options of fish. A really basic fish and chips. You definitively should go to red fish blue fish instead

My partner just ordered us some cod and it was straight up soggy. Bland. Waste of time and money.

Ordered the two piece fish. One was moist on one side the other on both. Chips were underseasoned. And not worth the price like many things these days.

Decent nice fish & chips with nice sea view. The salmon fillet was crispy and tasty.

The fish & chips was breaded & cooked okay - chowder was better, in my opinion. Ketchup & malt vinegar in plastic packs & ramekin of tartar sauce came with our order. Self serve soda fountain - okay - but fight the line & put up with unsupervised kids not caring who was behind them. But seating on picnic benches on a floating dock & using wooden utensils and paper cups or plates - not what we thought it would be. Restrooms on the dock are shred by other businesses & clean, maybe ADA accessible. Bring your coat as this is right on the water. Transportation - arrive by driving (parking available), walking or water taxi. Bonus - watching seaplanes take off & lane in the harbor. But there are a great many other locations to watch seaplanes.

The ambience in the Wharft is awesome. Unfortunately, you cant see the sea from Barbs tables. The service is friendly and quick. The famous fish and chips didnt knock my socks off. The fish is fresh, but the breading is sometimes soggy and not crispy. The fries were also a bit soggy. Not the best fish and chips but the ambience makes up for it.

Slow service. Unbelievably expensive. Small portions.

The Best Fish & Chips, ever!!

Seafood chowder are the best! I will surely come back just for it. I enjoyed it so much!!

I was so excited for try out Barb s Fish and & Chips when I came to visit Victoria since it was so highly recommended by everyone online, and for the great reviews on google. Unfortunately, I was unimpressed with their signature fish and chips and their deep fried oysters that I had ordered. For such a steep price and long wait in line (plus another wait for tables to sit at) I expected much more for what I paid for. The portion was quite small, and I disliked the heavy batter that was used. The batter was heavily covering the fish fully distracting from the freshness of the fish and oysters. On a positive note the fish did seem quite fresh. And the oysters I had ordered for overcooked and came out very mushy i dreaded of crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside good oysters are supposed to be. Overall, I was quite disappointed. Hopefully this was just a one time mistake on my order.

I had the one piece grilled sockeye salmon basket. The fish was dry in my opinion and the coleslaw was too. Fries were good and also the Tartar sauce. Chicken strips were just ok and were mostly breading. My food expectations were unmet by this restaurant, but the staff was very helpful and friendly.

Halibut was super fresh and perfectly crisp.

Delicious fried oysters

Go to another store at the Wharf, unless you want to wait an hour for average tasting fish & chips.

wow, i have lived here for a long time, first time experience was great. Burger was delicious, my son reminded me my again of this, this morning. Fish was a hit , and fries were lovely. Thanks Food

when i was there they didnt accept cash. electronic money was fine. food was average.

Fried fish did not agree with me. Was such a beautiful place that it made it worth it. Would go back but probably try something different to eat. You should forsure check out the food here and walk around the ward!

This is the second time. First time was good and this time was not so good. Fish and chips (halibut and cod) is decent for the price. I also ordered from the shop next door ( The Fish Store) just to compare. Barbs is a bit better and cheaper.

Pretty greasy.

I thought the fish was quite good. Fries were a little bland and I thought maybe they should offer vinegar. Overall, it was quite good but There may have been better options as I got tired of the fish and chips quite quick.

Gluten free fish and chips is absolutely delicious!

Pretty good fish and chips

This place might look decent but only because other options around are way worse. Pretty dry texture for the fish and the price is just not worth it.

Best fish & chips in the city.

The Chowder is great!

The fish was light and flaking. The batter was light, churchy and not oily. The hotdog was grilles and the Pogo was a hit with my son. The food came quickly and was super yummy. Sorry I didnt get a picture of the food, we ate it to fast! Kid-friendliness: Many different options for kids to eat and the food came quickly Wheelchair accessibility: The warft path is wide and there is a ramp right next to them. Doing busy times it would be hard to move around

The Chowder caused us much intestinal distress.

Fabulous food, great service and the location makes it worth every penny!

Awesome place, definitely recommend

Was very disappointed in the size of the fish and chips for the price we paid. Also very disappointed in the quality of the fish. We expected better. Had much better fish and chips at a diner downtown Victoria. Not recommended

From zero to barb how are the scallop potatoes?

Meals were good, definitely fresh, made to order. We enjoyed both the fish and chips and hamburger we tried. Would definitely eat here again. As the food is made fresh to order, it does take some time, so expect to relax and wait.

Amazing taste and place

The food is good but they really need a close space to eat, it was so windy that we decided to eat in the car and you also spect to go for the view

Good was great, pretty good portions for the price, and cool to eat out on the wharf even if it is getting chilly this late in the season.

The best fish & chips and the best burger on the Island!

We were so glad to catch them open on the last day of the season. Cod and chips -- crisp on the outside, warm and moist on the inside, not oily. That sticky toffee pudding alone would be worth going back for.

Really good fish and chips in a cool spot. We enjoyed it very much.

The people were nice and the service was fast. The food was awesome! The clam chowder and the Captains Fish and Chips were the BEST! Kid-friendliness: They had yummy kids meals and the Captains Fishn Chips, the fish melted into your mouth. Great Quality.

Food was ok, felt a little bland, great atmosphere, very cute, was on the pricier side.

Nice food

Good fish and chips. Fishermans wharf is a nice place to visit and this place has the famous fish and chips there.