The best fish & chips ever! An excellent selection of seafood in the market.
Christine McPhee-Johnston
+5
the Chowder was excellent so was the fish and chips the tartar and the coleslaw.....yummmy and the prawns were just to die for!!!
been here so often for take out, they know our order before we order (unless when we have company)!! Almost as good as the ones we had in UK, just missing the fact that we are not in UK. big portions, oysters in my special fish batter order are my absolute favourite!!
Oh my great big portions of fish and chips! Very tasty. I enjoy the clam chowder both red and white are freshly made. In the summer the fish tacos are a great meal to go. Servers are friendly and take home fish is so good! Glad we have an awesome chip shop!
SO GOOD!. EXCELLENT!!!! BEST halibut fish and chips I've EVER had. When it comes to fish and any seafood I am very very picky as I do not eat it, except for when I eat fish n chips! ! By far the best I've ever had! The fish was excellent and was so similar to chicken! Wish it wasn't so fattening so I could eat it every night! YUM!! ALSO- I forgot to add the two girls that were working when we went in were very, very friendly! Great customer service! :)
Excellent haddock and chips, the only thing that would have made it any better was hand cut fries, but in five years in Canada definately the best ....
Good value, but pricey. The 3 of us et for $57.00. Happily the seafood is very good.
Big Portions. We ordered the fish & chips with 2 pieces of cod. The taste was very good. Perhaps a touch greasy.
The portions however were HUGE. Most people would not be able to finish 2pieces of fish. The
coleslaw that came with the meal was excellent
Best fish and chips! And the clam chowder is awesome too
Wow! I usually the page long review, but this time I am just going to "ditto" Messa's review of "Buy The Sea" Awesome little Fish Market and Fish'n'Chips. Quaint and clean, just the way I like it. So glad that we found your business, was looking for some great Fish'n'Chips and looks like from now when were in Kelowna area, were heading your way. Thanks again for the opportunity to sample your product. Was so delicious! Redsergeguy
As soon as we walked in we felt welcome there. The lady was very friendly! It smells like seafood and not fishy which was nice. They have a great selection. We went in for some fish and chips. Had the halibut. The prices may be a little high at first but when you see how much you get and taste the quality it is well worth it! I can't wait to go back and try something else next time. Great selections of sauces too!
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In the 1959 film, "Some Like It Hot", Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemon were on the approach to a Florida beach. Donned with bathing caps and a huge beach ball in hand, the trio joined a chorus of girls wading in the water singing a Harry Carroll song - "By the sea, by the sea! By the beautiful sea! You and me, you and me. Oh how happy we'll be!"
The day after I rolled into Westbank on a frigid and blustery winter morning, my aunt was insistent on trudging through the snow and ice to take me and my future sister-in-law to a new fish & chip place. Mmm. Hot fish & chips are a welcoming comfort food on such days as these.
As soon as I saw the name, BUY THE SEA I was hooked.
I began to sing the aforementioned song and asked my aunt, "I wonder why they spelled BUY with a "u" instead of the regular way?" Our triad walked into the fish market and I a soothing feeling washed over me when I tilted my head back and took a deep breath. I was home again.
Walking in onto laminate wood flooring, a few bistro tables were scattered in front of the large, bay window store front. Alongside to our right were more tables, chairs and shelves of various seafood enhancing products like marinades and sauces, also various salts and snacking items. Everything was well arranged to associate their little section of extra's with the seafood theme of the establishment.
We stood at the short end of an "L" shaped display case that incorporated two large beds of ice with various fresh fish and seafood aligned in a visually appealing way. The case was divided on the long side by a deep counter top at which to settle ones purchases. Market menu boards were hanging high on the walls behind the counters and I could clearly see all they had to offer. Everything from oysters and squid to Sockeye and swordfish were listed among the delicacies. To the very back was the kitchen where two ladies were standing with hair tied back and crisp, clean, apron style smocks on.
We were greeted by a third whom I approached and asked what was the idea behind the spelling of their store name. She answered "Buy as in Cha-Ching. You are buying the sea at our place." I told her it made perfect sense, C-E-N-T-S. A little humour to kick us off.
My aunt wanted a coffee to start and they had none. However we were quickly compensated with an answer as one of the girls suggested we go next door to Starbucks and bring a hot beverage over from there. Well, that was solved.
So the three of us gawked at the menu briefly and ordered the 2 piece Halibut fish & chips. The price of 16.99 seemed a bit steep at first glance, until it arrived at our table.
Words cannot describe the flavour and appearance that lay before us. However I will do my best to say that the fillets of Halibut were thick cut, large and moist. Battered to golden perfection, the coating was crackled and full of flavour. Accompanying the fish was home made tarter sauce with REAL dill weed and not chunky, store bought, pickled relish-style sauce. The best creamy and tangy accessory to any fish I have ever eaten! THE BEST!
Sometimes with places like this, I have found in the past that when a cafe or restaurant specializes in a particular type of food, they forgo the quality of other menu items. Not here. The french fries were also crispy and not oily. Our side of coleslaw was creamy and had the delightful addition of sunflower seeds to add the touch of crunch that rounded out the palate pleasing, massive meal in a basket. Definitely eats and treats.
BUY THE SEA also offers take out, so if you like your fish on the fly (haha) you can do that too.
MY RECOMMENDATIONS:
-For the general Fish & Chip lover is the Halibut. If your name is not SHAQ, the whale sized portions are enough to feed you and take home some for a late night snack.
-Try the chowder if you want to take the ice of your winter booties.
-If you want to take a walk on the wild side, order the oysters.
-Don't let the prices scare you as you can easily divide an order to share. Besides, when people eat out, they should expect to pay what the going rate is.
"I love to be beside your side, beside the sea. Beside the seaside, by the beautiful sea" - Harry Carroll 1914.
We called ahead to make sure they had the chowder available for dining in. It was absolutely fantastic! Service wasn't great, we had to wait for condiments and other things they forgot. Nice selection of raw seafood. No comments on fish and chips as there was a 45 min wait so we didn't end up ordering.
Fresh fish. Great service. Would recommend to anyone who is traveling to or through Kelowna. Just to special add For Halal food lover its food is Halal. ( No alcohol add in bater)
Hidden gem alert!!!
Just had the best fish and chips/shrimp tacos with my family. The fish was so fresh . Heaven! Staff were super friendly and patient with us ordering as we couldn’t decide what to get!
Highly recommend.
Surprising find, apparently been here awhile (I haven't got out much).
They have great fish and chips and have a whole lot more...their staff very helpful too. Highly recommend.
This place has the absolute best fish and chips. I was here yesterday for lunch with my family and it was hands down the best lunch I have had in forever! I wish I still lived in Kelowna so I could come here more often
Went there for lunch today and was completely satisfied with the fish and chips meal. Haven't had cod that good and fresh in many years. Will definitely be going back
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