Ahoy,
Today was a beautiful sunny day in Vancouver so I decided to head for another stroll on Granville Island. It is finally time to review the ever famous Go Fish fish and chips located in a parking lot on the wharf.
The fish: I tried both the halibut and cod fish. They have a home-made beer batter using the local Granville Island beer. The fish is also locally bought. I found the fish to be average. The cod was a little over cooked which was noticed as the juicy fishiness of it was absent, and it was actually rather dry. I had no complaint's about the halibut, it was just an enjoyable piece of fish. - 7/10.
The chips: Perfectly salted, light, crispy chips. No need to say more. - 9/10.
The venue/presentation: This unique location on a wharf just off of Granville Island is wonderful. It is a perfect setting for a stroll along false creek and afternoon lunch. There is no doubt the atmosphere contributes to the idea of the fish and chips tasting better than they actually are. Unfortunately, this pleasant back drop was horrendously balanced against a VERY long wait (20 minutes) to order the fish, and a LONGER (30+ minutes) wait to receive your fish. Further, the staff are rude and unpleasant. Yes Go Fish staff, you are running a highly successful business, but there is no need to be conceited and rude to fellow Vancouverites. - 4/10
The price: 2 piece cod, 1 piece halibut, 1 chips, 1 salmon tacone was over $30.
The overall verdict: 6.66/10 - It was a bit pricey, but I was shocked that the highly praised Go Fish could ruin a beautiful Vancouver Sunday afternoon experience with their attitudes. The food was average, but the backdrop made up for this.
- Abigail the Connoisseur
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