Ches's Fish and Chips

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#116 of 345 Restaurants in St. John'sSeafood, Fast food, ₹₹ - ₹₹₹

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Ches's Fish and Chips

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Seafood, Fast food, Deli, Canadian

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Lunch, Dinner

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₹₹ - ₹₹₹

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Takeout

Wheelchair Accessible

Location

11-655 Topsail Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1E 2E3 Canada

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TangoForFun

Bowmanville689 contributions

Good Food but Smaller Portions than Expected!

Sept 2023 • family

**If you find this review helpful, please let us know by clicking the like button below! Thank you!** First visit to this location. The premises were tiny and cramped with minimal tight table setup. Service was quick and pleasant. This is Newfoundland and the Cod and Chips, the fish was very small portion and could have been double in size! Ordered a double hamburger plate and were very satisfied with that! Ordered scallops and chips and were pleased with the portion! Even though the food was very good, $105.00 for 4 people was pricey for what we got!

Written 10 September 2023

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MACIMI

West Kelowna309 contributions

excellent lunch

Jun 2019 • couples

This was another "recommended to us" place to eat on our trip. The service was very friendly and fast. We all had cod and chips and there was enough to feed us all twice over. The fish was well cooked and did not seem greasy and mostly batter like other people have complained about. There was not enough room for dessert so we skipped that. The local beer was very good and the whole meal was reasonably priced. We chose the "one piece of fish" item off the menu and that was plenty for each of us. There are other choices on the menu that are not fish and chips.

Written 3 July 2019

rickcardo

St. John's1945 contributions

Ches’s famous fish and chips!

Nov 2018 • friends

When Newfoundlanders come home or people visit the island a meal at Chess is a must.Lightly battered golden brown fish with amazing home made fries!Add the gravey and dressing and you got a scoff!!Also have chicken and healthy options !Desert is a super selection of pies....Don’t miss this

Written 12 November 2018

davidpT4154BJ

Brantford2 contributions

A hot oily mess.

Aug 2022 • none

We stopped for lunch at the 9 Freshwater Road location in St. John’s. The staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered the fish and chips while my partner ordered the chicken wings. The food was delivered quickly, no problems with service. After one bite of fish, I knew I could’t eat another. All I could taste was oil! My partner said the chicken wings were the same, just a hot oily mess, and completely unfit for consumption. We had already paid for our meals when we ordered them, but we decided to leave the food uneaten, and go elsewhere for lunch. A staff member noticed us leaving and asked if everything was ok, I replied that we couldn’t eat the food because it was too greasy. She then started SHOUTING for the manager, so that everyone in the restaurant was staring at us. Not bad enough to serve horrible food, let’s embarrass the customer too. We walked out with no refund, and we won’t be back.

Written 23 August 2022

Kat T

Barrie1 contribution

There was enough grease for 20 facials

Mar 2024 • family

We had it ordered and the grease was actually seeping through the bag! The fish had no taste and was dry,;the chips were burned the onion rings hard and the inside of the wings literally looked boiled while the outside had a thick beer batter and literally was sopping in grease! Awful

Written 21 March 2024

SJH

217 contributions

We would go here again

Aug 2022 • none

The food was fast and the service was friendly. The fish was crispy on the outside soft in the middle. We recommend you try the snarl poutine (poutine with meat and onions instead of cheese).

Written 5 September 2022

Moneek M

39 contributions

No need for words...always great!!!

Jul 2019 • solo

Ches’s have had a great record for great food, for many years and I doubt if much is going to change that.

Written 19 July 2019

girlheartsfood

St. John's23 contributions

Worst Ches's experience; won't be back

Oct 2018 • solo

Issues by grossness factor: 1. Hair cooked into the batter 2. So much grease, not really cooked until crisp 3. Two onion rings were filled with onion outer layer (you know, the part that is like string and can't be bitten through) Horrible, horrible - my recommendation would be don't visit this location, try another where they take care in the food they serve. Shameful experience for 30 dollar delivery order.

Written 24 October 2018

Al B

1 contribution

Cod Bites...Suck!!!

Sept 2018 • couples

For a "special" the Cod Bites ain't much of one! Over priced for a meal that stopped serving Dressing with this meal...it's now extra cost! Fries under cooked! Gravy greasy, watery! The so-called Cod Bite was 65% batter & 35% Cod & dried out, like it had been cooked for previous person's meal! It's been awhile since we had Ches's & Its gonna be awhile before I have it again! Cheaper to cook my own! At least I'll actually portion out more fish then crust!!

Written 8 September 2018

mrobic

Montreal479 contributions

Great and fresh food!

Jun 2018 • business

Not a fancy place, but dont let that fool you. Really great Fish & Chips as well as Tiger Shrimp & Fish. Super fresh, great tasty and fresh batter, not greasy at all. Perfect cook on them too. Second time since my last two visits to St-Johns. Will not be my last. Attentive staff always smiling.

Written 6 June 2018

honestskipper

St. John's596 contributions

Great staff

Apr 2018 • none

Super friendly staff, lots of interaction with kids. Fish n chips was great as usual. If visiting NL for first time ches’s offers great fried fish. However if fish is out of season they may only have frozen, its still great m, but not as good as the fresh stuff.

Written 5 April 2018

SylRickTraveler

821 contributions

Excellent staff & breakfast

Jul 2017 • friends

Stayed in the area so had breakfast here 3 mornings. They were excellent! Toast done just right, eggs cooked to order and sausage was tasty. The servers were funny, friendly and attentive. The dining area was clean and tidy. I would recommend for breakfast and the menu looked good for other meals as well.

Written 1 October 2017

BAD61

Fredericton37 contributions

Delightful

Aug 2017 • family

First time ever to Newfoundland. This restaurant was recommended to us very highly. We did not go away disappointed. I found the prices were a tad high but food was scrumptious although portion size was small. Not sure if this is truth or tale but we were told this restaurant does not sure their fish unless it is yesterday or today's catch. Nothing like fresh seafood. You cannot leave this restaurant with trying the coconut cream pie. The best I have ever eaten; simply the best!!! The service was also great! We were made to feel completely at home and given a certificate from Ches' with our name and our servers name. Nice little keep sake.

Written 30 August 2017

Stacey W

Somersworth297 contributions

Delicious!!

Jun 2017 • friends

Ches's is one of the most delicious places I have eaten in St. John's. Their chips are amazing! My chicken sandwhich is always perfect as well. They also offer you a little free cupcake after your meal. But you should also try the five star bar for dessert. It is the perfect ending to a perfect meal. Just the right size so that it doesn't make you stuffed but leaves you with your sweet craving fufilled. The staff is always friendly and make you feel at home. You gotta give it a try, you won't regret it!

Written 13 June 2017

FamousFishandChips

Thank you for your kind review Sbwpanda. Glad you like the cupcakes. We'll be sure to let our bakers know.

Written 21 June 2017

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

emurrayprojects

Mount Pearl50 contributions

Not what it used to be

Mar 2017 • couples

Used to get big helpings and service was very fast and staff were friendly but portions are quite small now and sometimes very greasy. When ordering fish (Cod) the batter is usually thicker than the cod. Chips have been frequently heated before serving.

Written 23 May 2017