From The Fairmont Empress Best Nearby Fish and Chips (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Victoria, BC Blackfish Cafe (Restaurants - Fish and Chips) 950 Wharf St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1T3 • 250-385-9996 Distance: ~274 m         Description: DOWNTOWN. This unique floating restaurant is a great place to spend an afternoon sipping a martini and watching the activity on the water, either ensconced in the cozy interior or enjoying the view from the heated, covered patio. Although Blackfish is known for having exceptional fish and chips, there's more to their menu than just fried seafood and potatoes. Start out with chili-lime-cilantro prawns or a curry-mango spinach salad. The halibut and chips are decidedly tasty, to be sure, but you can also opt for a burger or a sandwich at lunch, and at dinner there are steaks, pastas and additional seafood preparations on the menu. Freshly baked muffins and other treats hit the spot at breakfast or in the afternoon. Old Vic Fish & Chips (Restaurants - Fish and Chips) 1316 Broad St, Victoria  BC  V8W 2A8 • 250-383-4536 Distance: ~0.587 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Open for more than 50 years, the Old Vic is one of Victoria's longest-lived restaurants, and one of its most popular. They serve excellent fish n' chips, which come wrapped up in newspaper just like in Great Britain. Halibut is the fish of choice for most patrons, although there are usually a couple of other options, as well. Barb's Place (Restaurants - Fish and Chips) 310 St Lawrence St, Victoria  BC  V8V 1Y4 • 250-384-6515 Distance: ~0.982 km User Rating: 8.3334 / 10         Description: JAMES BAY. Barb's seasonal restaurant serves their fish and chips in classic British style – piping hot and presented in a newspaper cone. The fish is lightly breaded halibut or cod, and the fries are hand-cut. From the Inner Harbour, catch the ferry to Fisherman's Wharf and you can't miss Barb's blue-painted floating restaurant. Picnic tables allow you to eat and watch the local fishermen at work. Haultain Fish & Chips (Restaurants - Fish and Chips) 1127 Haultain St, Victoria  BC  V8T • 250-383-8332 Distance: ~2.126 km         Description: FERNWOOD / HILLSIDE. Local residents have repeatedly voted Haultain one of the top places in town for fish n' chips, so you know it has to be good. The batter is notably lighter than many other fish places, so your halibut or cod won't be greasy. Other menu choices include a host of fried seafood and even pierogies. Service is friendly and quick. Brady's Fish & Chips (Restaurants - Fish and Chips) 1- 50 Burnside Rd W, Victoria  BC  V9A • 250-382-3695 Distance: ~2.825 km         Description: NORTH VICTORIA. The quintessential Victoria fish n' chips shop, Brady's offers fried cod and halibut, which you can order a la carte or as a dinner plate. Available sides include cole slaw, potato salad, onion rings and zucchini sticks. In addition to fish, options include prawns, oysters, chicken strips, basic sandwiches (BLT, grilled cheese), burgers and hot dogs. Fish on Fifth (Restaurants - Fish and Chips) 9812 5th St, Sidney  BC  V8L 3X9 • 250-656-4022 Distance: ~25.432 km         Description: SIDNEY. Casual and friendly, as every good fish n' chip shop should be, this Booktown eatery is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. You have a few more options here – salmon or halibut, fried or grilled, with Cajun spices or garlic and herbs. Maybe you'd prefer prawns, oysters or scallops. Get good old fashioned chips, or fantastic sweet potato fries. Or eschew seafood all together and go for a burger or a big salad with lots of healthy ingredients. There are many choices here, but whatever you select is sure to be fresh and satisfying. Hyland's Fish & Chips (Restaurants - Fish and Chips) 10153 Resthaven, Sidney  BC  V8L 3G8 • 250-656-4435 Distance: ~26.323 km         Description: SIDNEY. Another Sidney favorite, local residents have repeatedly voted Hyland's number one Victoria area fish n' chips. The fish is always fresh and never greasy or over-battered, and the hand-cut fries are perfectly golden. A real treat, and well worth a stop if you're visiting Booktown! Fairfield Fish & Chips (Restaurants - Fish and Chips) 1275 Fairfield Rd, Victoria  BC  V8V 3B3 • 250-380-6880 Distance: ~14737.489 km         Description: ROCKLAND / FAIRFIELD. A locally owned family business, Fairfield Fish & Chips has been in operation since 1995. Four varieties of fish are served: halibut, haddock, cod and rock fish, all accompanied by a plentiful portion of homemade, hand-cut chips. A few sides are offered to round out your meal, such as prawns, calamari, onion rings, cole slaw and fried zucchini. Really good burgers, too. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.