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Willows Galley

Fish and chips shop in Estevan Village, near Willows Beach.

Known forsourdough-battered fish and thick hand-cut chips, a block from Willows Beach

White and blue Willows Galley shopfront with OPEN sign and bench
Two pieces of battered fish with fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and lemon in a basket
Breaded prawns, scallops and oysters with fries, chowder and coleslaw

Photo: Willows Galley

Our take

The Galley has been in Estevan Village since 1980. Dave Higgins worked the fryer here as a teenager, and he and Jennifer had their first date here. In 2011 they came back as owners and brought back the original sourdough batter and the Neptune fish burger.

Local tipTake it a block down and eat on Willows Beach, because the chips don't travel far. It's open Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 6.

On our listsPlaces with a pastTake it to Willows Beach

In our restaurant guide

Fish and chips near the beach. Cod or halibut and chips; choose the First Mate's or Chief's Plate to suit your appetite. Read why, and what to order

Good to know

  • In Estevan Village since 1980.Source
  • Owned since 2011 by Dave and Jennifer Higgins; Dave worked there as a teenager.Source
  • Fish is grilled or deep fried in a sourdough batter; the shop also serves the Neptune Fish Burger.Source
  • All takeout packaging is compostable.Source
  • A one-piece cod First Mate's Plate is listed at $16.50; halibut $18.35.Source

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