Docherty’s Fish’n Chips & Wee Pub - Spruce Grove, Alberta

Haven't been there for a while but annoyed that I have to drive into Edmonton every time I want a decent fish and chips. So decided to finally leave a review.There used to be a solid staff but when these owners took over they made bad decisions and drummed out ... all the experienced staff. There was a girl being trained by an experienced staff member and she would argue with him and treat him poorly. My wife and I could hear everything that was said in the kitchen. The food was still good as the experienced staff member wouldn't let standards slide. He didn't last long, a short time after he left my wife and I stopped in. My wife loved their clam chowder but with the changes she asked if it was still made in house and the girl serving hesitated then said "yes". My wife got the soup and she knew it was Campbells out of a can. She asked if it was Campbell's and the server admitted to lying. My fish was soggy. We went one more time and I was asked do you want your batter crispy? I didn't know what to say to that as there is only one way to serve a fried fish. Batter golden, and fully cooked on the outside, fish cooked perfectly flakey meat, and melt on your mouth on the inside. That is not what I got this time the fish was dry. There is no hope for this place. I almost forgot they used to have a boat with an inflatable man in it on their roof and it looked terrible. The city had asked them to apply for a permit for the signage or take it down. They were asking patrons to sign a petition to let them keep the sign up. I asked how much was it for them to get the permit they said the city would charge them $80.00. We asked why not just pay for a permit? They said it was too expensive. We did not sign the petition. I assume they didn't get the permit as they let the inflatable man half deflate and left it up there for months before taking it down. No respect for the community at all and the food is trash good job Dochertys! Read more

If you're looking for decent-priced really-good Fish and Chips, Docherty's is the place to go! Current construction to "Beautify Downtown Spruce Grove" has made getting here difficult, but going through the back alley and parking in their rear parking lot is really a lot easier than parking on the street and ... trying to back out. I didn't realize there's a parking lot back there! The quality of fish is great - the breading is light and crispy and I wish I bought an extra order of fries - they're awesome! Their home-made tartar sauce is better than you'll get in a bottle and try the malt vinegar - it's MUCH milder and still gives a "bite". Read more

Made it out for 3.14 pie day. Chicken pot pie was good. Restaurant was clean and tons of street parking available outside. Was a little chillier inside so be sure to bring a sweater if you run cold like me. Staff was pleasant.

This is the original fish and chip shop in spruce grove the old mayor used to run this fine establishment and every meal was excellent haven't been for awhile as we have moved away but lots of great memories and the food has always been so good cant wait to ... get the chance to go back !! Read more

We were told to try Docherty's fish out when we were volunteering in downtown Spruce Grove about a year and a half ago. Walking in the door we were a little underwhelmed, looking at the prices and descriptions we were wondering what the fuss was all about. We ordered the ... 65.00 fish and chicken finger platter, Damn was that a lot of fingers, fish and fries! The chicken was standard fare, deep fried and pretty simple. The fries were homemade and just the right mix of crispy and soft (use the spice shaker supplied on the tables for a really nice flavor boost) and there were a lot of them. The fish was another story, it may not have been the best I have ever had (we are from Manitoba and Pickerel fillets are amazing) but it was great. Some of the best we have had since moving here for sure, even better than the pollack that we have tried at the Keg. There is really no atmosphere, and the price ended up being ok for what we got, we were rather surprised and rather happy that we tried it out. We (have and) will be back again. So long and thanks for all the fish! Read more