Salty's Fish & Chips

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, go back to using lemon wedges instead of the slices!!!!! Slices don't squeeze and make a mess all over your hand and arm with little juice. So frustrating and messy!!! I've asked twice now and still get slices. Surely I don't have to think about making a stop to pick up a lemon from a grocery store so I can enjoy my fish! We are talking about pennies in cost difference. At least have it for those who ask for it. Thank you.

Having moved to the Island just 3 years ago, I am absolutely baffled why we can get better seafood and fish on the prairies than right here next to the Pacific ocean. I am on a quest to find a really great F&C place near us in Esquimalt. This wasn't it.I stopped in for a lunch today, and placed an order for a 2 piece Atlantic Halibut. $32.90 tax & 15% tip included. WAY WAY WAY overpriced for this type of food and overpriced for this meal.What was awesome: Love the presentation of the meal wrapped in newsprint (no dyes or ink, just newsprint). Felt like I was going to experience an authentic British F&C experience, and I was happy when I saw it come out of the kitchen faster than the guy said.Immediate impression: I picked up my package and it felt much lighter than I anticipated. I was asked if I wanted condiments. I had noticed tartar sauce and ketchup in the side fridge, so I was looking forward to a good tartar experience. I was handed two packets of Kraft tartar. Which, in the grand scheme is fine, but at this price point, my expectation was a small thing of house made tartar (tartar is something easy that even I make, so why couldn't they?)The grand reveal: When I opened the package, it was obvious that the 2 1/2 blocks I drove home was enough time for the steam to soften everything and the fries became soggy and batter was now coming off the fish.The food: Generally, I found the fries and fish under-seasoned. The fries seemed like possibly home made and cooked, but were either un-seasoned or under seasoned, yet still had decent flavour. But, as I mentioned, were fairly soggy. The fish was overcooked and bland. Not what I was expecting. The portion sizes were very small filets which was underwhelming.Take-out packaging: If packaging for take-out, just give the customer cutlery and napkins. If I was taking this anywhere but home, I would have to eat with my fingers and use the newsprint to wipe my hands. I'm not going to hold this point directly against the restaurant, as I find it is endemic to the industry -- all restaurants are suffering from poor standards management and underperforming staff that don't think about the customer experience. I don't know how hard it is to remember to give customers cutlery, but everyone is horrible at this!What would have gotten more stars from me: +1 for larger portion sizes & house made tartar that is good; or +1 for $5-9 less for the price.For me, this is a miss for next time, but I am sure many who want to support this local establishment will be fine returning. It's probably one of those things where people are used to it. But jumping in for the first time, big disappointment.

Friendly, helpful staff (a young, brown hair lady) went above and beyond even for takeaways. Fish was delicious and chips were real potato - feeling and were also delicious! Highly recommend as this was also one of the cheaper places I could find!

The place is the best fish and chips cooked to perfection and the owner normally comes out to serve your dinner. And ensure it is the way you like it. 5 star

Great fish and chips. Close to the best I've ever had. Looks like a whole in the wall type of place, but guaranteed to be very yummy.

Very good experience dining in. Good presentation of our food and good portions. The atmosphere is a little bit worn, but definitely not seedy. Our server Ravi was a delight and extremely accommodating. We have done take out on numerous occasions and this was our first dine in. Pleased and recommended for return visits.

We had Halibut & Chips for lunch, and it was excellent.Haven't been back for a long time.Glad we went.The service from the young man was excellent.We will definitely be back again.Highly recommended.