The Fish Store & Sandwiches

Salmon with rice and Avacado was amazing. Healthy & Delicious! I highly recommend this place.

Healthy & Delicious!
Wild Salmon on Rice — Salmon was fresh and tasty; Red Rice good — needed the sauce on the side and hot sauce (combined, was delicious); a few pieces of tomatoes, cucumber and 4 olives and extra for avocado $ 15.00 lunch and worth it!~ Will def have this again and again!
Next time I will be trying the Clam Chowder — looked very good! Also plan on trying to the fish tacos as they looked good too (at the table next to us).

I highly recommend this place. I live close by and get a pickerel dinner with avocado and extra veggies probably too often, but it’s a super healthy meal so what’evs.
It’s easy to miss this place as it’s a bit of a whole in the wall. Very nice folks and lots of regulars here for lunch or, like me, on the way home. Our family of free regularly split two dinners as the portions are fair — so a good, easy take out meal for $ 30. Great option in the warmer months when they have tables out front.
Cash only They open for lunch and close early, around 8:00 pm.

Great fish sandwich– was missing the sauce but overall was quite good. For $ 11 it didn’t come with any sides — may be a bit of salad would have been great.

Came here for lunch, was a pretty small shop with a little porch can’t miss the blue store though. Got the classic grouper sandwich, simple, clean and fresh eat! Around $ 10, wasn’t full but at a good place.

(3.5 stars)
I’m a fan of seafood and I love fish. I’ve heard about how good the Fish store and sandwiches was and I wanted to come here for along time. I knew that the store was small but I didn’t realize how really small it was. It is very small. There were only two small tables that were cramped into each other at the right corner of the store in front of the cash register. They also have an open space outside, a patio that can accommodate few more tables in summer. I wish I was here when it wasn’t cold like today.
Food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t tasty that I expected. Maybe my expectation was too high after reading many good reviews.
We ordered the Fish of the day «Grouper» with brown rice, added on avocado $ 1.25. The price was good because we chose the fish of the day for the dish. We also ordered
a Halibut sandwich. My husband said it was very good but it was a bit pricey because it was halibut! Haha: D I saw they had soup so I decide to try Clam chowder. It was good even though the seafood inside was little hard. However, it was good for the price $ 3.99. I kinda like it.
Overall it was ok except the portion of the fish was a bit smaller than I thought. I think it’s better for doing take-​out, not for dine-​in though. If you’re in the area, it’s not a bad idea to order for take-​home.
P. S. I gave this place 3.5 stars for the overall experience, not only the food. If they had a bigger place for dine-​in and were more attentive to customers, I would have given them 4 stars. Don’t get me wrong. They look friendly but I felt that the service left much to be desired.

My kinda EATS! It’s the place that you want to keep secret!
Fresh fish, grilled and smothered in balsamic and fresh herbs, nestled in a fresh made bun and served with lettuce, tomato and avocado or hot sauce if you wish.
I think the secret is in the herbs and balsamic… SO GOOD!
Totally unassuming, fantastically delicious… Don’t tell anyone else but this place is special!

Let’s get the first thing straight. I love fish. But I hate cooking it indoors for obvious reasons. Now let’s talk about how awesome the fish store is. Great sandwiches or plates made with any kind of fish you can think of. The two I’ve tried is grouper and tuna. They make the sandwhich with nice fresh bread, lightly fried fish, a pesto sauce and lemon. I usually add acacia do to that (make sure you ask for it in the sandwhich otherwise they give it to you on the side for some reason.) I love the hole in the wall look and mom+pops feel of this place too. Must try for fish lovers in Toronto.

Reviewed Dish: Clam chowder
Reviewed during: Mon — Fri Lunch time
Service Speed: ⁵⁄₅
Cooking speed: ⁵⁄₅
Food Quality: ⁴⁄₅
Food Quantity: ⁴⁄₅
Price: 3.5 /​5 (Lunch Special is $ 9 only)
Cleanness: 3.5 /​5
Repeat: Yes
They had a potato based clam chowder, it’s interesting, but personally I prefer the cream based chowder.

Great fresh fish sandwiches made right there and then with ample flavour and mouth-​watering taste. I had randomly found this place while reading blogs and I’m quite surprised there aren’t more reviews for this place yet. Nestled in Little Italy a few blocks west of bathurst, this little hole in the wall store doesn’t really boast a lot of décor. There is a selection of fresh fish inside, a drinks display, cash register and kitchen. There is a small outdoors patio where a handful of people can sit and enjoy their meal. For approximately $ 8-​$ 10 you are given only a sandwich. Accompaniments are charged extra. I recommend going with the catch of the day if you don’t know which fish to get. Don’t worry about how to get it seasoned, the cooks take care of it!
Overall, it’s a protein-​rich healthy meal with flavour. I enjoy that. Will return!

the best street food ever had!
Tried the fish taco (4 per serving)
We were disappointed when we opened the container coz it doesn’t look good,
HOWEVER
We were shocked by the first bite
The ratio of the ingredient is perfect, rich but not oily
The extra avocado is must-​have

A fish store, smack dabbed in the middle of Little Italy — that I found intriguing.
I’ve found myself passing by this quaint lil’ mom & pop joint, a lot in the past year, and finally decided to check it out.
In all the times I’ve past by, they’ve always been super busy. That’s a good sign, right?
Don’t get me wrong — food wasn’t bad. But I expected much more.
We ordered the grouper fish burger and Haddock tacos. The fish portions were tiny, kinda cold & generally under-​seasoned.
In the middle of the small seating area, were two bins for trash, and one for dirty dishes. It was just left on the floor to sit, with flies hanging around.
One day we’ll be back to chance the claim chowder & sandwiches, but meh.

The ideal place if you’re looking for a light, healthy meal (which can be impossible to find in downtown these days!)
I’m so happy to have found this place! Although I’m not the biggest fish fanatic, I may have changed my mind after this meal. Both my boyfriend and I ordered the fish on rice (I ordered wild salmon, and he had the grouper, which was the daily special). We had to get the avocado as well. What really amazed me was the bed of fish behind the cash register that is cooked especially for your order. No frozen fish or that nonsense.
The fish came very quickly to our table. My first impression was how nicely the meal was platted and how adorable the colours blended together. It came with a side sauce that looks suspicious but tasted sweet and vinegary and sesame-​ey (bomb). The salmon that I had tasted fresh, flavourful but not overpowering. I had a bite of the grouper and it had the smoothest texture! The purple brown rice was an excellent touch as well, something you only find in traditional korean restaurants, but fitted perfectly with the rest of the meal.
I must say that other than the asparagus, the other vegetables are completely unseasoned, which is FINE. Just a heads up.
Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back for the fish tacos and sandwiches.

I love fish, especially fresh fish that is cooked perfectly. That’s exactly what you’ll get when you come to this tiny mom and pop shop.
After having a few bites at another restaurant on College, my friend and I decided to try The Fish Store & Sandwiches. We only had room for something small, so we decided to share an order of Arctic Char fish tacos. Each of the four tacos was filled with two chunky pieces of fish that was well-​seasoned and cooked to perfection, along with some lettuce and red onions. (It was our first time trying Arctic Char, and we both felt it tastes similar to salmon but lighter, less fishy.)
The tacos came with a sauce that tasted a lot like that gingery, vinegary salad dressing you get at Japanese restaurants plus sesame oil. It was pretty good and it made the fish tacos that much better.
The shop itself is very small. But you can see a display of all the fish available behind the counter (for food order and for sale, like any other fish market).
I am looking forward to my next visit to The Fish Shop & Sandwiches so I can try their fish sandwiches. They look delicious.

**3.5**
Before all the Fish Store lovers hate on me, let me just say the fish here is amazing! It tastes great!
My issue is with the size of the place and the quantity of fish. Mr. H had the wild salmon and I had the grouper fish both were cooked really well. Loved the food but I wish I had more quantity of fish (Mr.H said that I could have paid extra for it but I didn’t see the sign the says so anywhere) My rice plate consisted of brown rice, some sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and broccoli, along with some olives. I got avocado for a dollar extra.
Overall I would love to try this place again and maybe I’ll give the sandwich version a try.

GF was craving something light for lunch so we decided to pop by.
First let me say I don’t normally like eating fish unless it’s battered and deep fried but this was great!
This is a small place with only 2 tables but would be perfect for a summer day.
Upon entering you’re greeted with fresh fish laid out on a bed of ice. You actually get to see what your piece of fish looks like! Choose between sandwich, wrap, salad or dinner, grab a seat and just wipe the drool from your mouth as you smell them cook up your meal!
I had the halibut and the GF had the Artic Char both were flavorful and moist. Only thing I would change, and this is more of a personal preference, is less ‘sauce’ as it was a little bit too vinegary for me but nonetheless a great meal.

I love this place! It may not look like much on the outside but this little blue store serves some pretty tasty stuff!
First, get inside and take a look at the fish they have to offer that day. There will be a special of the day but you can order any of the fish laid out on display. Each fish comes with a different price tag. Make your selection.
Next, decide how you would like to eat this fish you just picked out. In a sandwich? Burrito style? As a salad? Fish tacos? Or as a meal (meal comes served with brown rice and a few vegetables).
Place your order and wait for the magic to happen. You really can’t go wrong with any of the options, it’s all preference but either way the fish is always grilled to perfection with just the right amount of flavour. Avocado is extra charge but it’s so worth it.
By far one of my favourite places to eat in Toronto. Tasty, fresh, and healthy meal without a heavy price tag. Located in the heart of little Italy. Always worth a visit.

I had been meaning to go here for a long time, but I have a girlfriend who is very particular/doesn’t like seafood.
Pretty good spot to grab a good meal in the area for 10 bucks or less. All the ingredients seem fresh. The bun was amazingly soft and might have been my favourite part of the sandwich. I had the catfish sandwich. Catfish being the special at the time. I think they specialise in bottom feeder (cheaper) fish, but do it well! The catfish definitely had some seasoning to it. I also dared to try some of their BBQ sauce on it. And I liked it… The sauce was sweet and spicy.

Guys,
Don’t leave Toronto without stopping here.
I was walking down College St. when I stumbled onto this gem. Seeing all the fresh fish laid out on a blanket of ice, I eagerly placed my order for the ‘fish special’ sandwich (grouper). As I pulled out my credit card I noticed the cash only sign. My heart sunk. It was my second to last day in Toronto and I hadn’t withdrawn any more cash.
I moved into the next restaurant that evening. The next day I still had the Fish Store on my mind. I ran a few errands and then immediately went to the bank to withdraw cash. Upon arriving at the Fish Store I ordered the rainbow trout sandwich. The special was tilapia so it appears they change the fish daily. I’m my mind I imagine the couple working the store fishing in the mornings to sell their catches throughout the day.
Anyhow back to the trout sandwich. It came on a buttery roll with tomatoes cucumbers and a lemony sauce. Healthy, fresh and a nice price ($ 11) for a seafood sandwich.
Seating is limited to an outside patio that is covered for those rainy days. The inside is where the magic happens.

i came here due to the excellent reviews …
to be honest it was quite disappointing because my expectations were really high.
first off, i thought fish would be grilled. but turns out its panfried on a everyday electric stove. and if you think you can make this at home. you are absolutely right. because thats exactly what it tastes like… i went home and made the same salad and fish the next day with balsamic vinegrette…
guess what. tasted exact same if not better…
its simply home food… its owned by 2 local koreans and they panfry fish for you. simple as that. its not restaurant quality… its litterally what u would get if you made all these dishes at home. to be honest a lil bland for me.
prices arent exactly home food prices… so thats why they lose a star. but nice owners and good service.