Fisherman's Catch Bar & Restaurant - Port Dover, Ontario

M P.

Decided to try this place because of the high reviews online. Went on a weekend, place wasn't too busy, but servers didn't seem to be very responsive, was waiting around a bit to be greeted and seated. Atmosphere was also so so, although decor theme and artwork were alright.

We had the perch dinner plate, perch tacos with sweet potato fries, and baby calamari. Only things that were decent were the mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries.

Baby calamari portions and individual rings were small (yes, I know it said baby calamari on the menu, but still, the width of the pieces were so thin, not just the size of the rings) - reminded me of the type of frozen bag of calamari you get at the supermarket and not the fresh calamari one would expect at a restaurant. Was disappointed with this starter.

Onto the mains... The perch batter was slightly soggy (& a bit too oily), not at all crispy and light as the typical fish & chips one expects. This unfortunately made for an overall just so-so fish & chips meal and experience. (Also, one of us had a bit of an upset stomach a couple hours after, possibly from the over-oily batter, not quite sure.)

Jason Rodney

I came to visit Port Dover on Friday the 13 for the first time in my life.
What an amazing and friendly town.
For dinner I saw a great looking place right near the water.
I was welcomed by the staff that had to have been exhausted after working a whole day of pandemonium, but they were sooooo friendly, happy and welcoming.
My favourite person here is Aleesha,
I was able to sit outside on the deck and the weather is/was perfect.
I ordered the Perch dinner with extra crispy French fries (suggested by Aleesha) and it was delicious! The Perch was moist and firm!
The fries were perfect.
The coleslaw was a mere tablespoon and the tartar sauce was some store bought package. But I am happy and full so I’m not complaining.
Just suggesting that you serve a bigger dollop of your very good coleslaw.

Howard Teng

Nice sunny Victoria day at this lovely Port Dover, I met this one of the kind fishmen restaurant. They use the perch for their fish & chip fillets. It is mixed with a little pickle inside and made it mouth watering. The mixed combo also comes with a pickerel fillet. I am not a fan of mackerel taste of fish, but the batter is well done. Super friendly and attentive service. Would come again if visiting the town in the future.

Denise Colasacco

This place was amazing!!!! Food was so so good! The fish was so nice and light I had the Tacos and they were so so good! I go back! And very reasonable! ? service was amazing too!

Tarun Bassi

Great outdoor patio, lots of space, the fish taco was amazing. We also tired the chicken dinner and perch dinner and they both were amazing. It was lively and full of patrons. A good place to enjoy meal with your friends and family. Definitely try the perch items on the menu.

Cj

If I could give less stars for service I would! We had a $219 bill and the waitress was unhappy with her tip and commented “that’s it”. Ungrateful waitress! With today’s economy you should be happy with any tip! If you are unhappy and ungrateful in your job get out! When asked to talk to the manager they told us she is too busy to talk with us! Disgraceful!!!!!
Not to mention she forgot some of our order and 2 people were done eating by the time the rest of us received the items missing from our order!!!!
She got paid what she was worth!!!

paul c

Took a drive to Port Dover... while there grabbed lunch at Fisherman's Catch Restaurant. As it was a nice day, we sat on the patio. It's a good size with tables seating from 2 to 6 people. As parking is a premium in town, it's nice to know this restaurant has its own parking lot. To enter, take the street past the restaurant. Turn left and turn at the one-way sign. The food was good. And our waitress was nice and efficient. I had the perch dinner with fries and onion rings. It was a bit pricey for what you get... but you are paying for the location. It is only one block from the beach. Would I go back....you bet ya ! I added pics of the surrounding area in addition to the restaurant.

R. B.

1st time dining at Fishermans Catch Bar. The Perch was so delicious ? and the Fish tacos delicious.