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Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder)

Name: Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder)
Address: 5772 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC, V5W 2Z5, CA
Telephone: (604) 668-0505
Price range: moderate

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Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is one of the best seafood restaurants in Vancouver for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser on Vancouver's Fraser Street is the kind of neighborhood room that earns attention through transparency rather than hype.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser on Vancouver's Fraser Street is the kind of neighborhood room that earns attention through transparency rather than hype. Owners Matt Brennan and Corvette Romero publicly documented their financial struggles and asked their community to show up — a candor that shaped how locals relate to this place. The rebrand from Jack's Chowder was not a pivot toward trend but a practical narrowing of identity around what the kitchen demonstrably does well. That honesty appears to be baked into how the menu is constructed and communicated, which is increasingly rare in a market full of concept-first restaurants. The technical approach to the Fish & Chips is more deliberate than most casual fish spots bother with. The batter is reportedly built from three flours — all-purpose, cornstarch, and rice flour — with rice flour providing the structural crispiness that holds up through a meal. The cod is said to soak in buttermilk beforehand, a step known to encourage a more open, tender flake. The fries carry a salt-and-vinegar profile achieved through dry coating rather than liquid application, which diners describe as delivering full acidic impact without the soggy result that undermines most versions. The Chowder Bowl — a New England-style clam chowder available in a sourdough bread bowl — is the dish that built the original following and reportedly remains the anchor of the menu. The Dill Pickle Popcorn Shrimp and Jack's Tacos extend the menu in a loosely global direction without abandoning the seafood-forward core. Sticky Toffee Pudding rounds out the menu with a British-inflected closer that matches the room's unpretentious register. The menu rewards focus over breadth — regulars tend to center their order on the Fish & Chips and the Chowder Bowl rather than ranging widely. The room is small, so weekday lunch is the practical window for an unhurried table.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Google 9.2 from 473 reviews

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dinner and neighborhood

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Vancouver | 5772 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z5, Canada

Price

moderate

Taste Score

8.0/10

Phone

(604) 668-0505

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“Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is worth putting on the shortlist for Dill Pickle Popcorn Shrimp and The Chowder Bowl—the two orders to build a first visit around.”

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Fish & Chips

Beer Battered Cod, Salt & Vinegar Fries, Matt's Tartar, Sesame Apple Slaw

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Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Fish & Chips

Beer Battered Cod, Salt & Vinegar Fries, Matt's Tartar, Sesame Apple Slaw

The Chowder Bowl

New England Style, Bacon, Dill, Oyster Crackers

Dill Pickle Popcorn Shrimp

Served with Matt's Tartar and Mango Tamarind Hot Sauce

Jack's Tacos

Beer Battered Cod or Shrimp, Pineapple Salsa, Elote Mayo, Cabbage, Mango Tamarind Hot Sauce (2 Pieces per Order)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

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What makes Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) worth the move

Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a seafood option you can trust. Dill Pickle Popcorn Shrimp and The Chowder Bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 473 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 473 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and neighborhood

Style

Seafood in Vancouver

Spend

moderate

Best for

neighborhood dinner local

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Google rating: 9.2 from 473 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Dill Pickle Popcorn Shrimp, The Chowder Bowl, Fish & Chips

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There's a small ceremony to eating here that most Vancouver hot pot rooms skip: the cloisonné copper pots, the charcoal glowing underneath, the sense that dinner is an event rather than a transaction.

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Address: 5772 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z5, Canada
Phone: (604) 668-0505
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 8.0/10
Google rating: 9.2 (473 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) serve?

Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is a Seafood restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser on Vancouver's Fraser Street is the kind of neighborhood room that earns attention through transparency rather than hype.

What is Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) best for?

Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is best for neighborhood, dinner, local. Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a seafood option you can trust. Dill Pickle Popcorn Shrimp and The Chowder Bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 473 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder)?

Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 473 reviews

What should I order at Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder)?

Start with Fish & Chips, The Chowder Bowl, Dill Pickle Popcorn Shrimp and Jack's Tacos. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) worth visiting?

Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) holds a 9.2 Google rating from 473 reviews. Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a seafood option you can trust. Dill Pickle Popcorn Shrimp and The Chowder Bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 473 Google reviews.

Where is Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) located?

Jack's Fish & Chips Fraser (Formerly Jack's Chowder) is located at 5772 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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