Extremely expensive fish and the quality and selection is poor. Almost any other shop or market have the same exact products for half the price.

Slowly this ship is sinking from the passive aggressive cashier to the lying sneering hacks doing the cooking this is a place to avoid unless you collect disasters. It's sad for a long time supporter of a small business to see the place heading downhill...at a breakneck pace but the hard truth is there's no reason to patronise this shop until ownerships changes. The BC Bouillbaisse I had usually comes with a dollop of Rouille a Garlic laced Mayo that makes the soup unique and since mine was missing I asked for some to be added. Today the fry cook told me there was no such paste added to the soup in fact he swore it was never added to anything his assistant agreed and they both sneered at me. As I raised my voice because I object to being lied to the cook who actually makes the soup come out from the back and said that 'No there was no such Mayo', then under intense questioning from me admitted Yes there was and he would add some. He then took the bowl to the back of the store then quickly turned around and said with a sneer it was 'in the bowl all along but on the bottom'. Foolishly I took the soup back and checking carefully found so such Rouille just a bland tomato based fish soup. However having cycled across half the city to get to the shop I wolfed it down and when then cashier asked me how it was I honestly told him-bland, unremarkable and that I resented being lied to & sneered at -at this point he said he'd never serve me again which serves me fine. Apparently the old owners who I spoke with today are well aware of how the place is being run now but of course take no responsibility. So if you're looking for somewhere unique with good food this is no longer the case at Fish Counter the Good News is that Vancouver is replete with competently run operations offering outstanding food & service.More

Fish Counter is very unique concept , located on Main Street at 22 Ave , one side's store is Fish market and another side is a small over counter Fish Chips place , limited seating almost like hole in the wall , not airy but...clean , the new owner so far did a excellent job , dropped in for a later lunch , avoid the lunch and dinner rush , some time so packed hard to move around , majority people order to go , I am very fussy about deep fried items special Fish and Chips , they get soggy and greasy ,does not taste the same as dine in , menu not a large selection , but okay for Fish & Chip Chop very affordable , I order the 2pcs Pacific Cod plus 1 pc of Salmon , WOW WOW ! very crispy batter not thick , and not oily , very fresh and delicious ,potions okay , and the Fish market side have a lot of variety fish and seafood , good selection of pickled cabbage , kimchi , the salty cabbage amazing tasty , I have to say , by far the best Fish & Chips I had in the midland , almost like my Mum's Fish Chip shop like in U. K . they close on Tue And Wed !More

Love their 🦪 oysters, have yet to be disappointed by any of their 🐠 , but those little chippets they call fries… are down right awful!!! There are so many, one couldn’t possibly eat them all in one sitting. They grow cold in about two...minutes due to their size; and once cold they become potato shards, too dangerous for little ones to eat, making them less than family friendly. This wouldn’t be the case if they were larger, even “shoe string” size. So why, why do they make them so minuscule? Considering they give you a pound of these things, it’s not a financial decision, leading me to believe they are purchasing “ugly” potatoes, so are unable to offer a decent length fry. Why else serve up these potato bits. I see that I am not alone in my opinion, having read many of these reviews, and am at a loss as to why, if the proprietors of this establishment read their reviews, they have not changed their fries, or at the very least, offered an alternative or second fry option to their menu. As has become my practice, and because I do like their food, I will continue to purchase my fish and/or oysters ala carte, and then go and order my fries from one of their neighbours, be it the Portland Craft House, Helen’s Grill, even McDonald’s.More

Fantastic fish shop! Very casual! You can eat at the bar looking out the window. The food is insanely good. The fish is incredible - fresh and delicious. Went twice, I had the fish n chips and the oyster po boy. Both were fantastic! Highly...suggest!More

I first became aware of The Fish Counter a couple weeks ago: I was lying in my hotel room and watching a marathon of Guy Fieri’s popular Food Network series, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” My ears perked up when I heard “Vancouver, British Columbia;” and...this was followed by “The Fish Counter.” Watching the segment, Fieri plugged the Oceanwise Program, put over the fish & chips, and spoke highly of the BC Bouillabaisse, saying “It’s so simple, yet so delicious and refined.” Having patronized some of Guy Fieri’s suggested restaurants in the past and been a fan, I thought this one would surely be a home run; after all, how can you go wrong with fish & chips in Vancouver? Now, a bit of context. The Fish Counter, which opened in late 2013, is owned & operated by the duo of Rob Clark and Mike McDermid. Those familiar with the seafood sustainability movement, which started in the early 2000s, will no doubt recognize the two names because McDermid and Clark are often considered the founders of Oceanwise. For this reason, Vancouver Foodster has called both men “leaders in sustainability.” As such, when you visit The Fish Counter, you can rest assured that the seafood you’re taking home, or eating at the restaurant, is fresh AND sustainably harvested. In brief, patrons can feel good about what they’re eating. Interestingly, The Fish Counter received a lot of heavy-hitter press well before Guy Fieri came into the picture (2019). Not long after the establishment opened, it got covered by the likes of Noshwell, Vancouver Foodster, Globe & Mail, Georgia Straight, and the Vancouver Sun. I suspect this was largely due to Clark and McDermid’s ties to Oceanwise. Needless to say, all put in a glowing word, with some declaring the fish & chips to be “the best” in the area (always a tough statement to back up!), and still others, like the Vancouver Sun, going wild over the bouillabaisse: “Don’t miss the bouillabaisse, with its undercurrents of fennel, tomato, garlic and saffron.” With all this praise, you know it’s gotta be good! In any event, I arrived at The Fish Counter in the early afternoon for lunch. The interior certainly fits the theme for Fieri’s show: They’ve gone for the industrial vibe; you know, with the white walls, exposed pipe, wooden beams, and a lot of clutter everywhere. In this day and age, the industrial look is hardly original, but that’s not why we’re here – we’ve come for the fish & chips! As for the “dining area,” it’s very small. Most of The Fish Counter is occupied by the store where you can buy fish jerky, frozen fish, fresh fish, soup broth, salsa, and other delightful seafood accoutrements. The dine-in section of The Fish Counter is limited to a small table tucked up against a wall (with 2 chairs) and 4 stools along the window. As such, takeout is obviously the major business here – perfect during COVID! Having lived in both Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii (places explicitly mentioned on The Fish Counter’s website), and being a seafood buff, you just know I had to get the fish & chips + BC Bouillabaisse. For the fish & chips, I tried both the cod & salmon. I’ll agree with the bloggers and critics on one point: The batter is light and crisp and there’s a good ratio of fish to batter; however, it was quite oily AND there were a number of errant bones in my cod – no one likes bones in their fish & chips. As for the much lauded bouillabaisse, I was totally disappointed with this item. Far from being “delicious and refined,” it was seriously lacking in flavour and – shockingly – thin with respect to the seafood. Seriously, all I found were a couple small pieces of cod, 2 mussels, a few clams and LOTS of tomatoes. Boring. FOOD: 2.5/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 3/5 RECOMMENDATION: While I applaud the use of fresh, sustainable seafood, I’d hardly agree that this place is “best in the city” when it comes to fish & chips. I’ve definitely had better in Vancouver and elsewhere. Very mild recommendation to check them out if you’re in the area; however, I wouldn’t go out of my way. PS: If you found this review helpful in any way please consider hitting the "helpful" button!More

The fish was pretty good, but the fries were truly awful! Serve fewer fries, but higher quality would be my suggestion.

You cannot dispute the ‘5 Star’ quality of food and service. I rate their Bouillabaisse soup minimum 1 Star Michelin. Consistently outstanding! You will never be disappointed. Kudos to Rob and his team!

Such amazing Fish and Chips here at the Fish Counter! They have amazing fresh fish and the food is delicious. Highly recommend coming by for a meal, they also have gluten free options for the fish and chips which is awesome! Can't wait to try...this place again.More

WORST CEASAR SALAD EVER. their fish and chips are good...but WAY to expensive for what it is. And dont have their ceasar!!

You'll not find better fish and chips anywhere, especially when it comes fo gluten free options. Will plan to stop by any and every time I'm anywhere Vancouver.

Rich broth, fresh and nutritious and incredibly delicious, chock full of a variety of seafood. It's a super deal compared with other restaurants.