Mc Nies the Fish and Chip People

What is McNie's Fish & Chips? Anchoring the neighbourhood plaza at 315 Burnhamthorpe Road near Martin Grove in Islington, McNie's Fish & Chips has proudly operated as a family-owned British and Scottish fish and chip landmark for over 35 years. Unlike basic takeout counters, McNie’s features a cozy, sit-down dining room complete with nautical decor, tartan accents, and friendly, veteran servers who know multi-generational customers by name. It stands as an authentic guardian of traditional maritime chip shop traditions in West Toronto.

McNie's Fish & Chips Menu & What to Order The kitchen prides itself on line-caught seafood fried in light, golden, whisper-crisp batter that never feels greasy. The headline order is the Halibut and Chips, featuring thick, snowy-white halibut fillets paired with hand-cut Ontario Kennebec potato fries and homemade tartar sauce. Scottish expats travel from across the GTA for their authentic Scottish Haggis and savoury Black Pudding, alongside steaming bowls of scratch-made creamy clam chowder.

Know Before You Go Both the dining room and takeout window experience steady rushes between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday evenings, so arriving slightly early is recommended. The restaurant operates Tuesday through Saturday with closures on Sundays and Mondays. The plaza provides free surface parking, and the 50 Burnhamthorpe bus connects directly from Islington subway station.