Was a little slow to take my order because there was a large order being completed in front of me. Gave me time to see around kitchen and notice they fry when ordered! That's rare! No heat lamps letting the oil sink in at all! Once home, wow! The fish was perfect, fries were decent(don't usually like double dipped or seasoned fries) and the hush puppies came with honey! Amazing! Worth the price if you want good, fresh food! read more

The restaurant has been remodeled and is very clean. The portions are huge. My wife and I split a two piece fish plate and were both stuffed when we left. This meant it ended up costing us less than $15 each. Our food was cooked to order and the breading was even better than what I had in London, the home of Fish & Chips. Fries were excellent and everything arrived hot. I highly recommend you try this restaurant. I wish it was closer to Hemet so I could visit once each week. Service was friendly and prompt. If a 15-20 minute wait for fresh cooked to order is too long for you, call ahead so it is ready when you arrive. This spotless establishment is family owned and far superior to the Long John Silvers that previously occupied this building. We are picky about our fish and this place earned our five star rating. Thank you for reading my honest review. read more

Been there a few times with friends and fam and loved it! Soooo good. Lord willing,will go again for my birthday tomorrow which is actually on the 3rd. Try it out! read more

Great fish and chips! Not too greasy and good amount of crispness with every bite. The cod fish were a good fillet size compared to other places that give you fish nuggets. Onion rings were also light and crispy, highly recommend it as a side. Friendly staff and service is quick, private parking lot with plenty of parking. read more

BEST FISH N CHIPS IV EVER HAD . Service was amazing . Iv traveled around all this state and this fish n chips and hott ... blew me away . Super fresh , crispy the tartar sauce I can literally bathe in . The place had a homey vibe . I will be telling everyone about it . If your in cali come swing by definitely a hidden gem . I will be back read more

First time here at the recommendation of a person who lives in the area. Food prices are a little high. The staff were yelling at each other in Korean language. We waited 36 minutes for our to-go food. It had a strong smell of Clorox. read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

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everyone loves the food hear fast in and out eat in or take outvery good fish no frills just good food.

Best fried fish in town but the price is insane!! $25 for 2 pieces of fish and fries. I get prices are raising every where but they have went overboard. They cannot have much overhead for rent due to the location and building. They literally use one Fryer, that's it. read more

Extraordinary fish cooked to perfection, still moist in a tempura style batter that is irresistible. I can't count how many times we've been there and we live almost an hour away! Mighty tasty hush puppies as well with their own distinct flavor. read more

PLEASE change those horrible French Frys! I cannot understand how you can make such great Fish with such horrible fake chemical-laced frys.

We came here based on a recommendation from a server at Richard Walkers Restaurant. We were in Dan Diego on vacation and asked the server where to go for Fish and Chips. He said Chef Jeff's Fish and Chips! We took his advice and was not disappointed! Wow! These were the best Fish and Chips ever! They were made fresh, were really flavorful, crunchy! The portion of Fish was huge! The tarter sauce was really good too! The place is older looking and off the beaten path, but worth the visit. I highly recommend this place! We loved the fact they were playing Christian music! read more

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Very rude unfriendly employees. Ridiculous and VERY overpriced for what you get. Food was just ok with very thin pieces of fish and a filthy gross bathroom. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I will NOT be back. read more

Fish is good but $25 for two pieces of fish and fries along with a 20 min wait in an empty restaurant. I won't be back.

Chef John's has the most delicious fish and chips and hush puppies I have ever had. The fish was fresh and the breading was good. The hush puppies were delicious and flavorful. The service was quick and s the restaurant was well maintained and wasn't overly crowded, it was just right. read more

The food here is so good! We had the fish, mushrooms, calimari, zucchini, and fries. Everything was perfectly fried and crispy. The tartar sauce was perfect, tangy and sweet but not overly either and it was so creamy. The hot sauce was tasty too. I only took a star off because they were a bit pricey for the neighborhood. read more

Bad customer service. Placed an order for pickup while I was grocery shopping with my family so we could get it on the way home. Ran into a slight inconvenience in the store and got 3 calls from this restaurant trying to rush us and threatened to throw away our food if we weren't there in 10 minutes. We just ditched the order altogether because we didn't trust it anymore considering attitude over the phone. read more

Best fish and chips in town!! And the shrimp are big and soo good! Idk what they use for batter but it's life-changing!! read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - Fish, shrimp , and a corn dog!! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

I just left this establishment with an order of a two piece, fish and chips, but before I left I asked the lady at the counter for a little ramekin of malt vinegar for dipping sauce, she told me one single 2oz ramekin of malt vinegar would be one dollar, I thought that was off, so I repeated my question just confirming that $1 was the price for that size of dipping sauce, (due to the Asian language barrier I wasn't sure) And she says "if you no like you no have eat here" as I was being handed the sauce...which seemed like a strange response...I get home and the fish is COOKED RARE UNCOOKED AF DO NOT SUPPORT THIS RUDE/NEGLIGENT BUSINESS! Due as the rude lady said, and "go eat somewhere else" read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - Chef John's fish and chips in lemon grove is rude and negligent - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

I called in a order of fish and chips. It was done before I walked in. OMG, the fish was huge, the batter was delicious and so were the fried zucchini read more

The fish & chips here are consistently amazing each time. Quick and polite customer service and never any problems.

I have loved this place forever. Family run Mom and Pop place. Fresh fried fish , tartar sauce is amazing. I always look forward to having fish and chips there. Call ahead 15-20 minutes with your order. They cook it fresh for you. read more

Best fish & chips in Diego..been eating here for several years now family owned & operated. Bomb.com

Lived nearby this place for years, tried it for the first time and now regret I didn't try Chef John's Fish and Chips much earlier. I'll definitely be coming back as a frequent customer, the service was great and I can't wait to try the other items on the menu. read more

Finally decided to give this place a try after reading all the great reviews. Wow, what a great decision. Ordered 6 piece fish for take out. It was absolutely tasty and tons of food! Lunch and dinner for the family. Glad I found this place. Thanks Chef John. read more

All I can say is - wow! This is now my go-to spot for fish n chips in San Diego. Heard about this place from word of mouth and decided to check it out, and I'm so glad I did! It's a tiny little shop off Broadway in Lemon Grove - there is a decent amount of parking and I had no issue pulling in and out of the lot when I went. It's not a fancy place at all, but honestly the vibe was super welcoming and I believe this is a family business which I love! The service was super nice and friendly. There's lots of big tables and booths to sit at inside. They have a good-sized menu and even offer larger family combo portions for bigger groups. The prices I feel were decent as well. First impressions from the fish and chips - WOAH! The pieces of fish are HUGE! Do not underestimate the size of the fish, I'd say 1-2 pieces are good enough for a person. I love how the thinner but longer slices of cut make every bite perfectly crispy without needing a ton of batter. The fries were also cooked well, I'd pair it with salt and maybe ketchup or thousand islands. Even with a family order of 6 pieces, they cooked my order pretty quickly (~15 minutes). They give a good amount of tartar sauce with your fish, and I ended up enjoying the tartar sauce as well. I wasn't too impressed by the hush puppies, but honestly I was just curious to try them and they're certainly not bad. Overall, definitely stop by if you're having a craving for fish n chips, you won't regret it at all. read more

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I'm currently on a quest to find the best fish and chips in San Diego, and this is hands down the best so far. Before I get into my review, I want to address a review further down on this page that said this restaurant gives off an "Asians-only vibe" and that is 1) racist to say and 2) not the case at all! The staff were so welcoming and you can tell that they were a small family-owned business. They were incredibly nice so please do not let that incredibly stupid review fool you. Now onto the fish... PERFECTION. One piece was honestly enough. It was seasoned beautifully and the batter was crispy and light. It was so filling and SO GOOD. The fries were also yummy and they give generous helpings of condiments and the hugest lemon wedges! I'd make the drive out to Lemon Grove again to get this and hopefully try some other dishes on the menu! :) thanks Chef John!! read more

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Do not judge this book by its cover, i wanted to leave at first. It looks like a vintage Mexican food chain, Taco Bell or Del Taco? We would not have gone if we were just driving by. Chef Johns has been here since 2012. It's family owned, clean and simple. We split a 2pc and fries. The fish are about 7 inches long, crispy and hot. Our order took about 15 minutes. It was delicious, sauces too! They have many items, shrimp, calamari, zucchini, onion rings, etc. With two medium fountain drinks it was 30.00. The owners are very nice and friendly. If we are in the area again, we would return. You should try it!! read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - 2pc fish with fries, tarter sauce, .and cocktail sauce - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

I have been here a few times but today's experience was unbelievable. So I placed an order for takeout for me and my girl, as we pulled up my girl decided she wanted to eat inside and I said sure because I didn't think it would be a problem .... Well apparently it was, after paying for my meal, I said we're gonna sit down and eat a bit here. the incredibly rude lady at the front tried to explain that we couldn't sit in the restaurant after placing an order for takeout. I asked why? I'm a paying customer paying the same price and There was literally one other table in the restaurant. She just said it was their policy with no other explanation. I asked if I could cancel my order, and place a new one for in the restaurant, she said no they would refuse service. After going back and forth I just decided to leave as it was not worth my time, this was by far the rudest interaction I've ever had at any establishment....i will not be back and to anyone reading but please avoid coming here!!!! read more

Still my go-to spot for fish and chips even though I don't live in east county anymore. We literally drive 25 mins just to get this to-go. Their fish is spectacular - they use tempura batter so it is super light and crispy, and their fish is flaky and not chewy. Their portions are also huge, so think twice before ordering too much! We called in today and found out they reduced their menu a little bit (not longer offer a 3 piece fish and chips, only 1, 2, 6 etc.) Here's a photo of their new menu! read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - New menu (Sep 2020) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

A San Diego staple of Fish Fry's, been coming here and recommending Chef John's for years. The gold standard New England Style Fish and Chips, i always order the Fish & Shrimp basket, and instead of fries, get fried mushrooms. Portions are excellent and the quality of the food is top notch. The golden battered fish and shrimp are hand battered in a house made batter. The fish is always cooked perfect, nice and flaky, as well as the shrimp which some out snappy and succulent. The tartare sauce is also house made and probably the best I've tried. And if they have it, their homemade clam chowder is fantastic. If there are any issues with this spot, it's probably the wait, and the fact they no longer have a soda fountain or unsweetened tea. All food is made to order, and you might end up waiting longer than you expected just for some fried seafood, but like the slogan of another restaurant, "patience is the essence of fine food." read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - Fish & Shrimp, and Fried Mushrooms with ranch, tartare and cocktail sauce. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

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Hands down one of the best Fish and Chips you will find in San Diego. Been coming for years ..big fish and batter perfectly crisp and not oily. Jumbo shrimp and clams are a must. This is a definite stop in SD. Highly recommend!! read more

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Nice size pieces of fish .Seasoned batter was great. Takes a while, don't be in a hurry.

Excellent fish, shrimp, clams, tempura veggies, hush puppies EVERY TIME. Their cocktail sauce is homemade and delicious. This is a regular stop for us. Chef John and his wife know what they are doing! read more

Best Fish and Chips in San Diego! English-style fish and chips. These fillets are huge! Fish always taste fresh and has a nice crunch.

Delicious fried fish - expensive, though. Cooked to order, no microwaves or warming shelves here!

Still the best fish & shrimp in town! It's not cheap, but it's so tasty! They close at 7 pm, get there early. read more

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Discovered this cool joint thanks to Yelp! Checked out the menu then called in my order and was told it would be ready for pick up in 15 minutes. I pulled into the mostly empty parking lot. Was happen to see a customer driving away as I came in. Of course the dining room is closed due to COVID-19 concerns. The restaurant has simple signs telling customers that their side entrance is open to place orders and for pick ups. When I walked up to fetch my order there was another customer ahead of me paying for his order. They have a table in front of the entrance with a tray to accept payments, a copy of the menu and a reminder about social distancing. The lady serving us wore a mask with gloves and used hand sanitizer liberally as she accepted payments and placed orders on the table for pickup. Thanks for keeping us all safe and fed! Here's was I ordered: - Seafood Sampler: 1 fish, 3 jumbo shrimp, clam strips and 2 scallops - Hush puppies (6) When I got home my food was still hot! Everything was delicious and crispy. Surprisingly, these fried foods weren't oily, which indicates well they were prepared. Scarcely a trace of oil even on the trays or bags that came with my food. Bonus: I got hooked up with an extra scallop! Many thanks to Chef John's for serving up well-prepared yummy grub and keeping us safe during these difficult times. I invite everyone to come out and support local restaurants like this one who continue to not only operate, but remain true to their culinary regimen. read more

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This use to be our go to place for fish n chips. They were the best we could find in San Diego. We went there for lunch today and I was quite disappointed. Service has changed as the food has as well. It was greasy, flavorless, room temperature and it took about a 1/2 an hour to be prepared. Their prices went up too so it's really not a great deal. Not sure what happened. Same cook and cashier that's been there for years. I didn't expect the change. read more

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Best fish n' chips for miles around. Crispy, cooked thoroughly through with a flaky texture. Naw, it's not cheap but you get your money's worth, and well spent. A cut above the rest of the establishments. read more

Best Fish & Chips in town! Chef John's is now our go to place. The staff are so friendly and food is delicious. Their tartar sauce is divine! read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - 2 Fish Combo with Fries! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

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