Go Fish!

Go Fish!
Restaurant Cuisine: Seafood
1505 W. First Ave.
Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 1E8
#51
of 1641 restaurants in Vancouver
TripZen Score
7.5 / 10 Overall
190% Recommend
8.5Overall5.5Food
7.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Crisp, modern, and breezy space with regatta-worthy décor, much of it (like the whimsical nori lamps and chandelure) built by Chef Gord Martin’s energetic sous-chefs. Like its sister restaurant on the Granville Island dock, everything here is locally caught, sustainable, and surprisingly friendly to even the most pesky dietary restrictions. ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
7.5 / 10 Overall
190% Recommend
8.5Overall5.5Food
7.5Food
Overall
  • Love this place for the super fresh seafood.
  • Now don't get me wrong, I love this place and I think
  • Everything else that they offer is interesting for a fish and chips shack though.
  • Everything about this place is delicious, especially the coleslaw.
  • This place is awesome!...We love it and go there regularly.
  • Everything is as fresh as could be and very high quality.
  • Go Fish is one of the BEST places I have ever eaten in my entire life.
Food
  • Good for lunch a nd for people watching.
  • amazing seafood, catch of the day!...Great fish tacos.
  • Probably the best fish tacos in town but the wait to be served and obtain your food can be extremely long....There are times that the excellent food is not worth the long wait.
  • One of the best fish n' chips I ever had!
  • eating fabulous, fresh fish.
  • A superb "fast food" fish place.
  • A real bargain in fresh seafood, but one has to stand in line for it.
  • Watch out, the portions are generous!
  • fresh food, great outdoors, food always good, lots in the basket
  • the best fish and chips in vancouver hands down.
  • Love this place for the super fresh seafood.
  • their fish is extremely fresh.
  • Soup was great, but the actual fish and chips was nothing tooooo special.
  • best fish and chips in the city!
  • this is the best gourmet fish and chips stand
  • Great seafood faire.
  • Best fish'n'chips in the city but don't stop there, the soups and grills are great too.
  • This is seafood as fresh as it gets.
  • Best fish & chips -
  • I thought the food was magnificent and the service was amazing.
  • great take-out
  • Food is fresh and very high quality, but because of limited storage facilities, they run out of food quickly.
  • Over rated basic take-out fish 'n chip "bar" along north shore of False Creek just west of Granville Island.
  • A perfect summer snack place.
  • Best fish tacos in the city.
  • Some of the best fish and chips in the city;
  • their daily specials are usually good....particularly soups like the gazpacho/cioppino.
  • My favorite seafood restaurant.
  • Such great and fresh fish on the docks!
  • Great ambience, good food.
  • The best street food in the city....The fish tacos are sublime.
  • Best fish and chips in the city....Fish tacos also excellent.
  • Freshest seafood made with simple ingredients showcase the best of BC....Try anything on the special sheet or dive in a mound of the best fish and chips in the city.
  • Still great, fresh fish and chips and other seafood specials at this shack.
  • The best fish and chips in Vancouver.
  • best food value in the city.
  • However, special burgers are always good, such as scallop burger or tuna tacos etc.
  • Lack of seating and sometimes indifferent service should be reason to turn around, but the amazingly fresh and simple entrees keep us coming back.
  • Eat fish fresh from the fishing boats!...Also, the fish tacos are phenomenal.
  • The batter is made with granville Island beer, the fish are fresh caught that day.
  • fresh seafood coming right off the docks....food is very good.
  • Gord Martin of the Bins takes the cake for serving up the freshest fish in town;...If you're not into deep-fried, there are other delicious options, like the scallop sandwich or fish tacones.
  • The best fish tacos and fish and chips you will ever have....Personal faves are cod tacones with a side of fresh cut fries....Spicy, crunch with fresh tomato, cilantro and a tangy, spicy house coleslaw.
  • Ridiculous line-ups and wait-time for food (especially on weekends) are worth every last second.
  • Poatoes are deep friend in Canola oil and the fish is fresh.
  • Probably the best fish & chips in Vancouver.
  • Lots of fun, outdoor views are spectacular backdrop to this outdoor picnic fish n chips stand
  • Sit on the marina and chow down on this super fresh fish and chips joint.
  • good fresh fish and chips, lots of seagulls and other wildlife to keep you company
  • Food is tasty, very fresh but staff needs an attitude adjustment.
  • The best fish and chips to be had alongside innovative asian-influenced fish plates, sandwiches, soups, and tacos.
  • the fish and chips is not always excellent.
  • Best fish taco ever!
  • Though it has just a few seats outside, the concession draws a crowd for its homemade beer-battered halibut ($6.75, including french fries and coleslaw, all served in a bamboo basket) and soups of the day ($4.20 a bowl; recent concoctions included a magnificent coconut curry fish chowder).
  • We sampled, between us, most of the menu and it was ALL amazing.
  • come with a side of crispy chips and zesty Asian-influenced coleslaw;...salmon tacos, oyster po'boys and grilled albacore sandwiches round out the affordable menu.
Service
  • Very long line-ups and slow service.
  • I thought the food was magnificent and the service was amazing.
  • Charming little take-out place right on the water in False Creek, with funny staff and really fresh seafood.
  • service can be really slow during weekends and sunny days!
  • love the sassy staff.
  • Lack of seating and sometimes indifferent service should be reason to turn around, but the amazingly fresh and simple entrees keep us coming back.
  • Slow service, long lines.
  • Service was fantastic, bubbly
Ambience
  • can be difficult to find but worth it to look (follow first street down, its just west of granville island) no better decor than the vancouver ocean.
  • Love the location;
  • it has an incredible view to boot!
  • but you need to go when it's a nice sunny day to enjoy the location.
  • The decor could've been a bit better, but nice overall.
  • Offers minimal seating.
  • definately in the most unique location.
  • Great views of Fisherman's Wharf.
  • Great ambience, good food.
  • The best street food in the city.
  • the views are some of the best in the city.
  • Lack of seating and sometimes indifferent service should be reason to turn around, but the amazingly fresh and simple entrees keep us coming back.
  • Nice view, cozy atmosphere.
  • Fabulous fish in a beautiful, outdoor setting (only open for lunch and early dinner - 11:30a-6:00p, I believe -- weather permitting).
  • A devoted band of regulars and hungry tourists patiently line up along the dock to place and receive their orders.
Value
  • A real bargain in fresh seafood, but one has to stand in line for it.
  • Fresh seasonal seafood menu, creative tacones and sandwiches, great value and never disappoints!
  • best food value in the city.
  • price is definitely right.
  • Fish tacones are a good value and always fresh.
  • salmon tacos, oyster po'boys and grilled albacore sandwiches round out the affordable menu.

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