Golden Fish And Chips

1050 Upper Gage Ave, Hamilton, ON L8V 0A3, Canada
+1 905-575-7141
$$$ Fish & chips restaurant , Fast food restaurant
(618 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Golden Fish And Chips is a straightforward, family-friendly spot specializing in classic fish and chips, nestled quietly within a mom-and-pop plaza on Upper Gage Avenue in Hamilton. This isn’t a place for fancy dining but rather a welcoming, no-frills restaurant where locals come to enjoy a reliable, comforting meal of expertly battered fish and crispy fries.

Their menu focuses tightly on a handful of well-executed choices like haddock, halibut, and white fish, all deep-fried fresh daily to achieve a light, crisp batter that manages to avoid excessive greasiness. Alongside fish are traditional sides such as coleslaw, onion rings, and deep-fried mushrooms, adding variety without losing that classic fish-and-chip character. The option of gravy and homemade tartar sauce complements the meal in the way many locals seem to expect from a long-standing institution.

The atmosphere inside leans toward quiet and relaxed, with an old-diner charm that makes it suitable for families and anyone looking to enjoy a casual dinner without rush. Staff come across as friendly and approachable, adding a sense of familiarity—something that locals appreciate and new visitors can quickly notice. Sometimes, the place is bustling even near closing time, which hints at a steady local following rather than tourist crowds.

This is the kind of spot best visited in the early evening when the tiredness of the day pairs well with a hearty plate of fish and chips. People who enjoy a well-made traditional comfort meal, with an emphasis on straightforward quality rather than trends or modern twists, will find Golden Fish And Chips fitting. Fans of deep-fried staples and those seeking a consistently good, laid-back fast-food experience will appreciate stopping in.

Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

618 Reviews
Jim T

07 Jan 2026

Went here the other day for dinner, had the haddock and chips with gravy. The fish was very tasty and battered excellent it wasn't greasy, it was light, and crispy the fish was very tender, and went perfect with the homemade tartar sauce. The fries were great, and the gravy perfect! The atmosphere in the restaurant was family friendly, nice and quiet, and quaint had an old diner feeling to it. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable about their menu. I'd recommend this establishment of your a fan of great fish & chips!

Hassam

04 Jan 2026

Recommended by my colleague and I would recommend you’ll for the best fish and chips in town. Golden is in biz since 37 years and doing great with the making of perfect battered fish. Haddock is everyone’s favourite!

Olufolabi Meshileya

27 Dec 2025

Good fish and chips place. 3 types of fish on the menu. Staff are friendly. I spent some time chatting with them and realised the batter is made fresh daily. Nothing additional to the fish but it comes out with a great taste. A little oily though, due to the deep frying, however, if you love fish and chips, oil comes with it. :). I will come back anytime.

Archibillis Randenheimer

15 Dec 2025

Was in this mom and pop plaza in south hamilton. I was interested in the sub place but then I decided to go somewhere I'd been before when this fish and chip spot caught my eye. What I did not realize is it was 30 mins to closing, probably because there were several people inside. Had I known it was close to closing I would not have gone, it was only 7pm for context. Ordered a chowder (new!), mushy peas and a fish sandwich. The mushy peas were very bland, the peas were not sweet or tasty at all. The chowder was surprisingly good. One of the staff mentioned clam chowder but this is not clam chowder, its very similar but its chock full of scallops baby shrimp and maybe crab or it could have just been more scallops. Really good. Nothing fancy but good ratio of potato to other stuff, really enjoyed the soup. Now for what should have been the star, the "fish" sandwich. Not haddock cod or halibut or else they would say. Now, on tuesdays and wednesdays (today is tuesday) they have a special "fish and chips" for 6.99 which is an incredible deal, but its fish so whatever they choose. By contrast the fish sandwich is 8.99 or 8.50 I can't remember, but 8 something. If you cant tell from the picture, the fish filled half of the bread. The bread was ok, old I'd say. They put way too much tartar sauce. The fish was dry around the edges and even in the middle the fish was barely there. I bet for 6.99 I would have gotten double the fish and alot of fries. This made me feel ripped off. Now I shouldnt complain about the price, things are expensive and 8.99 is about average for a fish sandwich. But I had an arbys fish sandwich last week there was double the amount of fish better bread. They might be making their own tartar sauce which is a nice touch, but it was globbed on so much it was a tartar sandwich with a hint of fish. Its probably my fault for going in so close to closing and also my fault for not eating fries so i opted for the more expensive sandwich option. I paid a total of 19 and change for a half decent chowder. Thanks guys.

Lara Pollard

11 Dec 2025

We are always pleased with everything about Golden Fish and Chips! Food is awesome! Staff are wonderful and are very funny! Last night had a lovely surprise! A note wishing me a better evening written on our fish box! I needed that! Thank you!

Kaitlyn Vella

02 Dec 2025

Great price for the tuesday-wednesday deal. You get great portions and fresh food. The fish and chips isn't overly too fishy it's great! Definitely recommend this place for dine-in experience and even take out!!

Mike

10 Oct 2025

Used to come here every week for the fish and chips. Came back today since being away. Food and service are always consistent. Food is served quickly and hot. Good flavors. Atmosphere is relaxed and styled like an older diner experience. Definitely worth the visit and the prices are more than fair.

Syed Shah

26 Sep 2025

Haddock fish was delicate & flaky that melted in the mouth while had golden texture just as the name suggests with perfect crisp and crunch in each bite. Fries were seasoned just right that enhances its natural potato flavor without overpowering it. They serve generous portions at a very economical price. Highly recommended!

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