The London Fish (Windjammer Restaurant)

The London Fish, also known as Windjammer Restaurant, brings British-style seafood comfort food to Vancouver’s Commercial Drive. The restaurant has a warm nautical character, with a relaxed setting that suits casual meals, familiar favourites and easy-going gatherings.

Fish and chips form the central focus, with seafood prepared in a crisp beer batter and served with fresh-cut fries and coleslaw. The menu also includes grilled and fried seafood, seafood burgers, tacos, calamari, shrimp and salmon, giving diners several ways to enjoy the kitchen’s focus on fish and shellfish. Sustainable seafood is part of the restaurant’s identity, with Ocean Wise selections included among the menu choices.

Side dishes provide plenty of choice beyond the main plates. Thick-cut onion rings, parmesan-seasoned fries, yam fries and other shareable items work well for adding variety to a meal or creating a more casual order. A New England-style clam chowder offers a warmer, spoonable option, while lighter grilled seafood provides an alternative to battered preparations.

The restaurant’s food is rooted in traditional British fish-and-chip house cooking, but the menu extends into other comfort-food traditions. Seafood burgers, breakfast fare and savoury pies add breadth, making the restaurant suitable for diners who want more than a classic fried-fish plate. The overall style remains straightforward and approachable, with hearty portions and familiar flavours at the centre.

The nautical setting and broad menu make The London Fish a practical choice for seafood fans, casual lunches, relaxed dinners and groups with varied preferences. It can also work for families seeking uncomplicated food, while the mix of fried, grilled and non-seafood sides gives a little flexibility within a comfort-food format. The Commercial Drive location adds a neighbourhood setting to a restaurant built around traditional seafood dishes and informal hospitality.