The Fish Counter

21 recent ratings
$$ • Seafood Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Fish & Chips, Fries
Safety Rating
21 ratings

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3825 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P1, Canada
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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The gluten free fish n chips are amazing but the real winner for me are their fish tacos. So good and also gluten free!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 week ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Gluten free fish and chips with a dedicated fryer/batter mix. The clam chowder when I went was also gluten free/vegan and was tasty. Highly recommend supporting this business!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


Went to the one on Commercial Drive. Very nice. Gluten free menu, and the staff take care.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Fish & Chips
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

Photos


Fried cod and fries
Gluten-Free at The Fish Counter
Gluten-Free Fish & Chips at The Fish Counter
Halibut
2 piece cod fish and chips
Their tartar is soooo good too.
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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


I’ve missed eating fish and chips since I got diagnosed as celiac. Thankful this place has a dedicated GF fryer and TASTY fish n chips. Not a huge area to dine in but worth checking out

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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This was so freakin good and satisfying! I had the one-piece halibut and chips, with a side of the mushy peas. 🤌🏼💋 So good!!! Dedicated GF fryer for the GF among us.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Nice place for gluten intolerant.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The staff was really helpful, especially considering I have both Celiac and a shellfish allergy. Fish and fries were fresh and perfectly salted! A nice treat to have something not commonly found safely GF. Appreciate that they have allergens clearly marked on their order forms for the kitchen staff.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Had such a delicious meal! Separate GF frier. Hadn’t had fish and chips in years!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


We’ve been coming here for a few years when we’re in Vancouver. They have a separate fryer for gluten free fish and chips. The batter is light and crispy. Knowledgeable staff. Never disappointed and I’ve never had a reaction.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Excellent GF Fish & Chips! Crispy, flaky fish and really good fries. They are not dedicated GF BUT have a totally separate area and dedicated fryer in the back to prep GF orders. Staff very knowledgeable.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Authentic gluten free fish and chips! Got the halibut and it was delicious. They have a separate fryer and the chef was very reassuring that they take Celiac seriously.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Both times I have been have been excellent. Their regular orders of halibut have been popular with the rest of my family too.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


They have really good fish and chips. There is a separate gf fryer. Totally worth the trip

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Holy cow! This place is awesome. Such a treat for fish and chips in a dedicated fryer. One of the staff told me she is celiac which made me feel even safer. I had a great piece of wild halibut and would highly recommend

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Small place with few sit down seats at window counter. Excellent gf fish and chips with separate fryer. Food came out labelled gf. Also sell fresh fish.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


AMAZING fish & chips! If you are missing real battered fish & chips this place has it. They have a separate fryer and I did not get sick.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Had a great experience. The staff is knowledgeable about gluten free and cross contamination. They have two dedicated fryers for gf fish and chips (four types of fish available). You can also have a fish taco according to the server. Big portions and delicious!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Separate prep area, dedicated fryer. Order here often - what a treat. Always leave happy with no reaction.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Not a huge fish and chips fan but was tasty!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Separate fryer for fish and fried. Top notch. Not greasy at all. Staff kept my order separate from my family’s and marked the top of my container “gluten-free”. It was delicious and I felt safe eating there. Great service.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Had lunch this week, absolutely the Best Gluten Free fish and Chips, with the drive from Tsawwassen. Will be back next week, thank you

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Really great fish and chips. The GF fish and chips actually taste better than the other popular non GF fish and chips places around the Lower Mainland (e.g. Pajo's, Cockney King's, etc.)

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Take out only, but it’s by far the best gf fish and chips in Vancouver. They have a separate fryer, so it’s safe for celiacs.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Such delicious fish and chips, light and crispy. Separate gf fryer. They can make everything gluten free other than their shellfish, as they do that in a separate fryer too for shellfish allergies. Their soups are gf too! They also sell homemade gf flours for pizza, pasta, pancakes, waffles, tempura, fried chicken...you name it! Really friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


They are really knowledgeable about gluten En even sell the gluten free batter they use for you to buy and use at home. So great! Never before have been able to enjoy fish and chips! Awesome.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Delicious gluten-free fish and chips. We did take away as seating is limited to a counter.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I was pretty excited to have proper fish and chips. The Fish Counter did not disappoint. Huge portions. So good. No seating so be prepared to stand at the counter.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve gone here several times now and the staff are always friendly and knowledgeable about celiac, and the fish, chips and coleslaw are delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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I think, not only best GF fishn’ chips, but best Fn’C I’ve ever had!!!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Fish and chips, and more! Dedicated fryer. Delicious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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my girlfriend eats here all the time they are great about accomodating GF

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


This place is awesome! Gf fish and chips, I had the cod. I am celiac and had no reaction.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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great gluten free fish and chips

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I'm super surprised by the low review here. I'm really sensitive to cc and I've never been sick. It looks to me like one side is GF and the other is gluten. So I never saw them switch between the two counters. And I never saw a third counter but I could be wrong!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Thier fish and chips glutened me. We watched how they prepared them later and realized that the gluten free frier was between the normal friers and there was batter being dripped over top the "safe" one.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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absolutely the best fish and chips

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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