Fish on Fifth knocked it out of the ballpark at last night's Victoria Gluten-Free Foodie Meet Up. Their menu is the work of a savant with every possible gluten-free and vegan permutation plotted. Server Talia was able to answer every question, suggest combinations not offered on the menu, and cater to our every seafood whim. She was intimately familiar with all of Fish on Fifth cross-contact measures. It is safe to say that owner Amanda has thought of everything! I enjoyed the best deep-fried oysters ever and words are not sufficient to describe the deep-fried onion rings! The rarest of treats for a celiac. All of our meals were superb. Fish on Fifth has made it onto my personal favourite restaurant shortlist and is proudly listed as a recommended restaurant by The Celiac Scene. Please give them a try!
Our family had dinner here on Canada Day. I was really excited to try the new veggie burger made with The Very Good Butchers own vegan burger patty. I was not disappointed. It was amazing! They even have vegan cheese and sauce to compliment the burger. I devoured the whole thing and can't wait to go back for more. Other members of the family had the cod and chips and were very happy as well. The batter was nice and crispy the fish was tasty and fresh. The little one in our family had chicken strips and fries and loved that as well. Staff were all very pleasant and service was prompt. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a tasty and well priced family meal.
Great food, tasty tarter, good sized portions, and very friendly staff!
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A popular Sidney fish & chip shop also serving delicious vegan options...? Who woulda thought?? Yep that's Fish on Fifth and it's becoming quite renowned for its side-by-side menus, offering both plant-based food and fresh-off-the-boat seafood.
Decided to give this place a whirl after cycling out from Westshore and hearing so much buzz on social media. I've been transfixed by the vegan metamorphosis taking place here, a humble family-owned restaurant that's been a prominent fixture in downtown Sidney for over 20 years...
It was lunch rush and the place was busy with eat-in and takeout. I was promptly seated by a friendly server and given two menus, one of them the "secret" vegan menu. She told me they will happily convert any dish into vegan. Mmmm omnivore options. So they are making two kinds of the same dish: one traditional, one plant based...?
That’s a big feat. This I gotta try. I ordered the No-Codfather Burger. It arrived looking impressive with two beautifully golden "fillets" on a soft squishy bun topped with homemade tartar sauce, fresh lettuce, tomato and pickle, alongside a rainbow of a side salad. At first glance you wouldn't even know it wasn't fish. One bite and yummo! The burger is absolutely delicious. Like a filet o fish burger should taste. Kudos to the chef for replicating the cod texture and perfectly crisp beer batter. It's a good size too - I was hungry and barely finished my meal. Prices are reasonable too (about $13).
I was told one of the owners is a vegan chef and constantly experimenting in-house with plant based ingredients, hence the always evolving menu and creative specials (see Facebook and Instagram for updates!). Her omnivore menu is becoming more well-known as word spreads, but "the boss" is already an icon in the vegan community. She has added the famously popular Beyond Meat to her burger menu. And her newest addition? Soft serve ice cream. Pineapple Dole Whip. Uh... Aloha!!! Served in a waffle cone. Summer is here.
There’s more than just fish at Fish on Fifth.
I'll definitely be back for a cone swirl, after another burger whirl of course!
The food and service at this cheery sanctuary from the world outside never disappoints. Every meal I've had here arrived quickly. The staff is dedicated and attentive, the curry sweet potato dipping sauce a delight, the fried fish done perfectly. Ask for half potato and half sweet potato fries; both are delicious.
Mmmm good. Very good cod and chips. first time having deep fried mars bar and it was awesome. great food great sevice.
The fish (salmon and haddock) was quite good with a light crispy batter. Yam fries also good, but chowder was awful! Limited sauce with the meal. Would go back but would just stick with plain old fish and chips.
Gluten-Free Batter!. We were very happy to have fish and chips again since we have been eating gluten free for the past 3 months. A friend recommended and we had a good meal when we went. Our meals came with nice home-cut fries, home-made tartar, and tasty coleslaw. I had traditional cod and the portion sizes were decent. The only criticism was that the batter was a bit soggy as I prefer a crunch to my fish and chips. Could be due to the wheat-free batter though. Will go again when I need a "chippy" fix.
Loved it it was like a small piece of heaven nick c from Sidney bc
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Update 26-Dec-2013: Went back last Sunday for supper and found it MUCH BETTER. Service was prompt, the same waiter evidently found his groove, and the food was back to the old standard. Yam fries were hot and good, battered oyster burger and grilled salmon burger were hot and fresh and good, and the coleslaw was back, although I notice they now charge extra for it. (For the amount you get, I question the charge.) Coffee was good and refilled a couple times. We're glad to see things getting much better. ----Avoid Weekdays. This used to be our favourite place in Sidney, but the last couple times have been quite different. I strongly suspect it depends to a large extent on when you go. Two visits ago, the waiter screwed up our order completely -- wrong entrees, after 45 minute wait -- and made no apology or concession. The last time (last weekend), we were seated promptly and then left to rot for half an hour before someone came to "refill our drinks" and had to be told that we were still waiting to order. My partner ordered a grilled salmon burger, but whatever he got, it sure wasn't the usual salmon, as it was white and didn't taste like salmon -- maybe pollock or something cheaper like that. I ordered the same thing (salmon), but battered, and it was greasy and burnt dark brown to the point where I couldn't pry the burnt batter off the fish. It was very oily and dry. Also, the fries were limp and not up to the usual standard. Coffee was okay when it finally, finally came. Oh, and both visits we were supposed to get coleslaw but it never came. I guess the coleslaw went wherever the salmon went. I wish they would simply tell us if they run out of something, instead of substituting without telling us. I hope it is better next time, as it used to be the best place for a good salmon burger. I should mention that the chowder was still good, though it was probably sitting from earlier in the day. Hope this helps.
Fantastic service and good food. We visited Fish on Fifth on Friday. We had very good service and the food was very good. We have a son who is wheel chair bound and we sat on the deck outside. Everyone enjoyed their meal and friendly service. We will be visiting again. Thanks for the good time.
I've been to fish on fifth many times. Always great service and great food. Yum!
Good to find a fish place with vegan options. We wanted to treat our son with fish, but also wanted something vegan for my wife and I.
I know fish on fifth specializes in seafood, but their deep fried pickles and dole whip is something I always come back for! Their cod fish and chips is really good and a pretty good price for the size! I’ve had their deep fried artichokes and fish tacos too and it was good too!
Great seafood and lots of fun. Cheerful, enthusiastic staff. Fun decor. More seating in back than appears from street. Outdoor tables also available. Calamari was perfect and tender/crispy. Battered fish was very good. Real potato fries, delicious with malt vinegar. Dips had great flavour - no bottled tartar here. Very impressed.
Perfect location in Sidney about 15 minutes from the ferry terminal. A small fish and chips diner that is affordable and has a tasty, well cooked menu. My wife and I each had a 2 piece fish and chips meal. I had haddock and she had the cod. Both were cooked well with crispy batter and fresh delicious fish. The coleslaw was homemade and quite good. The kids shared our fries and colored the menus and it was a pleasant family experience. I will definitely come here again.
Nice little place. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed. The food was fantastic. We had the salmon fish and chips, and haddock fish and chips. Some of the best we've had so far. Haddock was better than salmon. You can have grilled or fried, and you can have one of each if you order 2 pieces. Definitely recommend taking the time to check it out!
Well known, been here for years. Still one of the top places to get yourself some sea delicacies and at a great quality as well. Sidney, is an old port town, with tons of fishing history. Inside of that, quality fish joints are scattered about the greater Victoria area. This one, has some unique options. Outside the sea food realm as well, like a "deep dried Mars bar" amongst others. The owners and staff are always top notch and bringing in new locals and kind energy. To make your visit enjoyable. Stop in at Fish, you won't regret it!
Fish on Fifth is just super cool. It's a MUST stop when visiting the area if you love this kind of food. My adult child waited almost 10 years to come back and she ate here a couple times before we had to leave.
No regrets 💖
Fresh, filling and memory making.
Fab fab fabulous food !
Very accommodating to special diets! Lots of Gluten free
Vegan and keto options.
Great service!
Fabulous, gluten-free fish & chips! They even had three gluten-free beer 🍺 options!
The coleslaw is not to my taste, however, the fish and chips and chowder are worth the 60 minute drive from Sooke!
One of the very few places that offer a variety of options for each member of my family... all gluten free, some omnivores, some vegan, and some vegetarian.
Outdoor seating is available for anyone sensitive to the aroma of seafood.
We always enjoy getting their soft serve, particularly the Dole Whip.
As it's too cold for soft serve right now, tbe other night I tried the fried pickles. They were perfect. I loved the dipping sauce.
My friend ordered cod and chips and she commended that the batter was too bready. Maybe halibut would have been better?
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