What do you think of when you think of a neighbourhood restaurant? I think of knowing the owners and seeing them behind the counter, fresh food and an ambiance that feels like you are eating at a friend’s house. All of that you can find at Sea Witch Fish and Chips.
When I first arrived I was greeting by one half of the Sea Witch ownership team, Kevin who was behind the counter where food 
was already being prepared and frying for our group. The restaurant has one main “family style table” down the centre, and then some booths up the sides. I chose to sit at the family style centre table so that I could speak to other people in our group.
Kevin’s wife Jackie came out to introduce herself to us and we got started on what we all came to do, which was try out the great offerings that the Sea Witch has to give its customers. Kevin worked at Penrose Fish and Chips and he is solely responsible for the fish they chose, how it is prepared and fried.
We got to taste a sample of what makes this 
fish and chips place great. We started off with the chowder that Jackie makes herself. Hearty and creamy loaded with vegetables and chucks of pickerel and halibut. Jackie also comes from a restaurant background at the London Pub in Richmond Hill. She makes the chowder, the slaw and the baked sweet end of the meal treats.
We sampled the halibut cakes with pickled onions that come as mini appetizer size or on the manu as a full meal size. A sample of their onion ring tree and then onto the main event – the halibut fish and chips!
The portion sizes are very large and fulfilling. I would recommend if you are there with a friend, one gets fish and chips and one gets fish and upgrades to the rings so that you can share. They fry in beef tallow which gives the food a very hearty taste.
The focus of home made food with locally grown products, combined with the pride of the owners and the love of food and their neighbourhood,makes Sea Witch a great place to enjoy fish and chips. If you like tartar sauce with your fish, you will enjoy Jackie’s made from scratch version of the fish condiment.
If you live in the area, call ahead for take out. More than half their orders are take out.
I am looking forward to making a date with some of my friends to go back and enjoy more of what Sea Witch Fish and Chips has to offer. Bring your appetite!!
For more information:
Website: www.seawitchfc.com
Location:
636 St. Clair Avenue West (416) 349-4284 (416) 34-WITCH
Social Media:
Twitter: @seawitchfc
Facebook: seawitchfishandchips
Instagram: seawitchfc
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