Fodor's Expert Review Red Fish Blue Fish

$$ Downtown Victoria Seafood Fodor's Choice

If you like your fish both yummy and ecologically friendly, look no further than this former shipping container on the pier at the foot of Broughton Street. From the soil-topped roof and biodegradable packaging to the sustainably harvested local seafood, this waterfront takeout shop minimizes its ecological footprint. The chef offers a choice of local wild salmon, tuna, and oysters from the barbecue. Portuguese buns are baked daily for the seafood sandwiches, fish tacos come in grilled tortilla cones, and even plain old fish-and-chips are taken up a notch with a choice of wild salmon, halibut, or cod in tempura batter with hand-cut fries. And don't knock the "frikle" (battered pickle) 'til you've tried it. Be prepared for long lineups on sunny days and for variable closures during wet and cooler months.

Seafood Lunch Quick Bite $$ Fodor's Choice

Quick Facts

1006 Wharf St.
Victoria, British Columbia  V8W 1T4, Canada

250-298–6877

www.redfish-bluefish.com

Known For:
  • Jerk fish poutine
  • Barbecued oysters
  • Top-notch fish-and-chips
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No dinner. Closed Nov.–mid-Feb., Reservations not accepted

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