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Seafood, Canadian
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Lunch
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Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Awesome food Awesome service decent priced our number one go to place for fish and chips also picturesque location at the Harbour Quay

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 6 January 2023

The fish and chips here are great. The only thing is, cod and lingcod are not the same fish. There is a deal in the paper for cod and chips. Lingcod-all one word. This fish is a greenling

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 15 September 2022 via mobile

View was terrific. Food was good, staff were friendly and had knowledge of the area. Great place to stop for a quick lunch

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 25 May 2022

I would totally recommend eating at this resuraunt, they have awesome fish and chips they have cod and halibut and its always fresh

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 1 November 2021 via mobile

Friendly service. We set out to find the best fish and chips within an hr or so of Bowser where we are staying for a while. Fish portions were small compared to other restaurants we sampled in Campbell River, and Qualicum Beach. And both fish...and chips were oily. Flavour was good. Would go back if I was alreay in Port Alberni. Not the world's best fish and chips, but good in our opinion.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 12 January 2021

Went in to get a take out order for lunch. The place is so fresh and clean. The halibut and chips were great. Fabulous chips! They kindly brought over to my own business for me to enjoy. Welcome to the neighbourhood! Terry

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 25 October 2020

Awful. Absolutely awful! In fact, I could hardly wait to get home to my PC to write this review. Ordered the 1-piece salmon and chips to go. The salmon wasn't too bad... although the portion was small. But the chips! Ghastly! A warmed up, re-cooked...portion of left-overs. Overpriced. I will never again darken the doors of this place. Server gave impression that she couldn't care less whether you ate there or not. This is the second time we've been disappointed with this place.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 15 May 2020

I phoned in my order and the lady who answered the phone was abrupt, short, unfriendly and I almost cancelled my order just on that fact alone. I arrived at the arranged time, again, unfriendly approach to me as a paying customer. I was having...a difficult time trying to get the machine to accept my card. I did not want to pay a tip and the the same lady was abrupt, rude and demeaning in her attitude. Maybe she was having a bad day? Her attitude towards me as a paying customer was unsettling. The fish was greasy. the tarter sauce was unusual and runny. I will NEVER go back nor will I recommend this to anyone who feels that they deserve good service and good food.More

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed 24 October 2019

We went to "take away" as the food is usually average at best. Sad to say that not all business owners or their staff are .. I'm not sure if it's about honesty or unawareness of prices or input errors as there was always either...more charged than the listed prices or less change than the total the listed/displayed prices. The math didn't work. There is a definite pattern whether paying in cash or via debit or credit card so much so that I will no longer support this business even though it is the most convenient to my physical address or other businesses I try to support.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 16 August 2019

BEST halibut and chips ever!!! HIGHLY recommend this place. True experience with water right there. Get the salt air and fish/chips cant beat it!!!

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 14 August 2019

I was so tired of spending too much on mediocre food all week that my expectations were very low for this final holiday lunch. My dining partner and I were blown away, however, by the freshness and delicate handling of both the battered halibut and...the huge six oyster entrees. The chips were fresh tasting too although a little crispy for my taste to be considered great. We loved the spray bottles of regular and malted vinegar. We sat in the sunny Spirit Square in Harbour Quay enjoying the smell of the sweet pea arbours and the sea side views. There are public washrooms conveniently located on the other side of the square. Would definitely return here.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 20 June 2019 via mobile

We stopped at this walk up window and ordered various fish and chip meals. On that day, they had halibut, cod, and salmon. These were also available as fish sandwiches or wraps. Cooked in a light batter and served with tasty fries, it was a...great lunch. They have a few tables in a little room next to the kitchen or outside in the courtyard. It’s well worth a stop.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 13 February 2019

Not a big menu not a big place summer time enjoy your food at spirit square lots of small shops to browse

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed 4 October 2018

It's hard to imagine, but I seriously think their $8 cod burger is absolutely the best fish burger I've ever had... in my entire life! I went back the next day & had the clam strips (what might be called fried clams) which were superb!...Easy to find Turtle Island; a small shop just opposite Lady Rose Marine. Outdoor, off street, seating, a range of drinks, chips etc. The toilet's a 2 minute walk away. And the lady who cooks and the young man who helps are both very nice people. The bottom line is; you absolutely have to try their fish burger!!! In answer to the Trip Advisor question, is this a specialty food place... well, for visitors it's quite special... but by Port Alberni standards, it's typical food! As for waiters and waitresses, Turtle Island has a young man who brings the food to your table and does the cleaning.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 3 August 2018 via mobile

Went to Turtle island for lunch yesterday with my family we order a 2 piece halibut and a 2 pice cod both generous portiOns . Tue batter was very good and the service was extremely friendly .

Date of visit: August 2018
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Turtle Island Fish & Chips is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4