Fish and Chips in Parksville Qualicum Beach

The task of finding the best fish and chips in Parksville Qualicum Beach is easier said than done—the region is a hot spot for seafood, and many restaurants offer their take on the classic fish and chips dish.

It makes it easy to find a great option—while also making it difficult to narrow down the choices. Here are a few of our faves.

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The Shady Rest Pub & Restaurant

Located on the waterfront in Qualicum Beach, The Shady Rest Pub & Restaurant boasts an enviable view of the ocean and an unbeatable fish and chips recipe. Here, the fish is light and flaky, wrapped in a crunchy beer batter. Choose between haddock or halibut and enjoy it alongside our signature slaw, Kennebec fries, and “shady-made” tartar sauce.

The Black Goose Inn

For a more upscale dining experience, visit The Black Goose Inn. Situated in a 1921 British-style building, this spot combines old-world charm with modern cuisine. Their take on fish and chips features beer-battered halibut served with fries, house-made coleslaw, and tartar sauce. Diners also enjoy the picturesque views and welcoming atmosphere.

Pacific Prime Restaurant

Pacific Prime Restaurant at the Beach Club Resort focuses their menu on fresh, sustainable West Coast cuisine and is another great option for fish and chips in a fine dining atmosphere. Fried in a flavourful beer batter and accompanied by apple and tarragon coleslaw and tartar sauce, both the cod and halibut are excellent choices.

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Shore Restaurant

Shore Restaurant, renowned for its beachside location and lively atmosphere, takes its position on the shore seriously by serving some of the best fish and chips around. Whether you choose Atlantic cod loin or halibut, both options are fried up in their signature batter and served hot and crispy.

Aioli Seafood Restaurant

Aioli Seafood Restaurant is a fish and chips lover’s version of paradise; from cod to halibut to haddock to lingcod to red snapper, the choice is yours. You could even choose to change it up and go with shrimp and chips or prawns and chips.

Happy Jack’s Restaurant

Happy Jack’s Restaurant in Parksville offers something unique alongside their house beer-battered filets—bottomless hand-punched fries, so there’s no reason for you to go home hungry! Choose cod or halibut to accompany the fries.

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French Creek Social Hall

French Creek Social Hall in Parksville is a great option to gather your friends at for an evening of socializing with tasty eats and local brews. Of course, they offer a classic fish and chips menu option, served with house-pickled slaw.

It’s clear from the list above that there is no shortage of local eateries in Parksville Qualicum Beach offering a variety of fish and chips options. They all put their own unique twist on them, from the batter to the sides, meaning you can eat fish and chips at every establishment and still have a new experience each time.

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