It's a liquor/grocery convenience, store ridiculous I would not buy fish there did not look clean. I walked right out.

I love fish and chips! When I heard that Chef John's served "London style" fish and chips I had to try it. The Inside = Clean! I totally think this used to be a Long John Silvers! :) The Service = Very friendly. I believe they are family operated. The Food! Delicious! Lightly battered and perfectly fried filets on top of fries. Their sauces are made in house and tasty. I also ordered the four item captains platter to try some other items. I chose to have fish, shrimp, and clams. Everything was perfectly fired and tasty. My only gripe is that the clams were on the small side. However, I realize that I am gluttonous :) Verdict! They do what they do well and worth a try. Welp! Onto the next! read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - There item captains platter. Fish, shrimp, and clams. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

I have been here a few times and it never fails to be amazing! We had shrimp and fish-and-chips. Everything was made to order and super duper fresh! I can't say enough about this place. The batter is delicious the actual seafood is fresh. It does take a little time since they make it to order. But that is fine with me since I don't eat it very often. I want it to be hot and fresh. It took about twenty minutes. But other people, it might have taken a little bit longer. I noticed that some people call in their orders and then pick up. There is no drive through, so chill out very cold and yummy sodas,. Lemonade. Rumor has it. The chef is from South Korea and you can see that. He was a very famous chef. It looks like in a hotel. read more

I came here with my chronic illness group for a nice meal together. The place is nice with lots of parking. The menu is small but with lots of options. The service is excellent despite how busy they got. The food is amazing!!! I was here thinking that I couldn't get full of 1 piece of fish, but boy, was I wrong! That one piece of fish is HUGE!! Even the shrimp is big! I would never have thought that the food would be so much. It was crispy and not oily. Even the fries are delicious! The tartar sauce was good! Everything is delicious! Yes, the price might be a little high, but you are paying for quality. I couldn't finish the meal and bring it home. I heat it in my air fryer and it's amazing! Definitely would be back! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was really well fried. The fish, fries, onion rings, and veggies were great. You can skip the calamari and the shrimp. read more

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yeah nah bro nah this ain't it the first and last time my mom and i had tried this place was back in 2022, we decided to come here before a concert i remember the restaurant being super empty and the food was really greasy anyway not even like an hour after we had eaten, like right after i finished my food, i was just hit with the most sudden feeling of nausea/food poisoning I was feeling hot so i just went outside to take a breather Lo and behold me gagging in the parking lot and feeling queasy and dizzy I have emetophobia (extreme fear of vomiting) so i was freaking out, i hate throwing up, it makes me cry Luckily I ended up not throwing up, just some diarrhea My mom got me a bottle of 7Up which also helped So uh yeah no this place is not it don't believe the good reviews this place made me have trust issues THAT STILL GO ON when it comes to fried fish mind you i eat seafood a lot, my stomach can handle straight raw fish (sushi) and sashimi sooooo idk i still hold a grudge against this place edit: we still went to the concert that day and it was awesome read more

The food is good. The menu is small. It does good work for the food that he makes, but can be very expensive. The ambience is a small building that used to be something else back in the day. The service is fine. You order your food and then that's it. They call your number to get your food on a tray and sit down and you eat it. Everything there is fried when we were there they did not have the onion rings that day that were ham bread for too long pieces of fish and four shrimp and some fries. It was like $25 and then extra would be hush puppies and stuff like that for the two of us after we ordered we each got fish with french fries which were no big deal and shrimp and chicken no drinks just of water. It was expensive. It was like $75 so there's a reputation there it's a sweet family that's been there for quite a while. The food is good, but I just went there once and probably will never need to do it again just because I can cook my own food probably just as well. read more

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Amazing fish but with price increases lunch two piece fish and fries is $27 with drink. Asked for extra tarter and not free anymore. Guys you have out priced your selves. Also when you walk in it feels like to Covid days! All in masks, counter in from of counter. Sorry even though good food that my last visit read more

Just ate there today. Excellent! Good portions, fish is crispy and well flavored. A go back to place for sure.

This is my first time eating here when I walked in it smelled a little like fish but it's a fish restaurant so I expected that. it was clean inside the service was great and staff was so friendly and welcoming food was good as well thank you i had a great experience. read more

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I heard about this hole-on-the-wall spot from a friend who swore on the quality of their food here and he was not lying. I ordered the 2 pc. Fish and Chips with tartar sauce and oh my gosh...I couldn't even get through this review without fantasizing about the crispy batter enveloping the white flaky fresh fish preserving its glory. The fries are 7/10 but is elevated by the company of the fish and presentation of this whole plate. I don't usually listen to my friends, but this changed my whole outlook in life. read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - 2 piece fish and chips or should i say 2.25 pieces? Lots of love on this tray - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

A nice family operated joint with some of the best fish and chips in town! Everything is made to order

Best fish and chips! Everything was crispy and not soggy at all. Love this place! Here is a most recent menu as of March 2025. Prices have changed. read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - Menu as of March 2025 - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

I have been wanting to leave a review of Chef Johns for some time and wanted to make sure I had the best pictures to share. So here it is... When I crave fish and chips this is the place I go to. While the menu has so many different foods to try, I have only ordered fish and chips. The two piece fish and chips comes with two large fish filets and fries and there are a variety of condiments available for $17.99 . My favorite condiment is the tarter sauce as it is made fresh onsite and tastes amazing! We also tried the ranch dressing and it is also delicious and made onsite. I usually order take out and the orders take about 20 minutes to prepare so plan accordingly. The food is made fresh to order and worth the wait. Don't let the looks of this place or neighborhood keep you away. It is clean and simple and No alcohol is served. Still, if you want authentic tasting food that has been recognized by the likes of the San Diego Reader ( linked below) for its excellent fish and chips then go to Chef Johns. You wont be disappointed. The quality of Chef Johns rivals the best fish and chips I have had in England. If you liked this write up please let me know by smashing love this, thanks or helpful options below. Thank you. https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2018/sep/28/feast-its-deep-fried-world/ read more

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The neighborhood jewel and best kept secret. They have been consistent for years Frying up nothing but quality eats.

Gotta give it up for a 5. Lived in the area for 2 years and never gave this place a shot...I was totally sleeping on this place, it's soo freakin good. Huge portions of fish filet, great sides (hush puppies) and service is very polite and prompt. Always order for take out but must mention the interior is "not much to write home to mom about" but honestly the food quality completely overrides that. Wish them the best success to give themselves the remodel they deserve! A new go-to for my family. read more

This place is a hidden gem. My Dad was craving fish and chips and said this place was the best he's tasted in town. Mind you he lives in North County Anything for him so I drove over to see what the hype was about and made that special trip over to this establishment. I was a little bit nervous as the neighborhood is not a usual place I'd be hanging out. Oh but Dad was right. Delicious! I loved that the food was prepared fresh when ordered. I ordered the family meal 6 piece fish and 2 orders of fries. Good value compared when ordering separately. The food reminded of when I was in England and gave me the London fish and chips feel without the mushy. Lol Kudos to Chef John. I highly recommend you support this Mom and Pop establishment. read more

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Came in to order to go and brought my small dog in since it was 90 degrees. The girl at the counter asked me if my dog was a service dog and I said no I'm ordering to go so I'm not staying. She said sorry, you can't have the dog in here. I l guess she'd rather me leave the dog in the car in 90 degree heat and wait 30 min for my order. Won't be going here again. read more

Food was great. A bit pricy. 2 fish and side for $23. Side of onion rings $13. Food was great tho! Service was cool too. this was $70. read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - 2 piece fish & fries. same thing but with hush puppies. Side of onion rings. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

Great fish n chips! Everything is fresh and crispy! I love their shrimp and hush puppies too

Visited for Lunch 6/28/2023 Ran across this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Nice little family run Fried Seafood place. They take their time frying your order just right. Nice crispy but light batter. Everything on the menu is Fried. I mean Fried Everything. I ordered The 4 Item Combo Platter with Fish, Shrimp, Calamari, and Clams and substituted the Fries for Fried Mushrooms. The Shrimp were nice and well cooked and The Fish was nice golden brown. My favorite of everything with the added Mushrooms. The Calamari was a bit rubbery so I don't recommend. The clams were just ok. Stick with the Fish and Shrimp. The Tartare Sauce was Excellent. Loved it. I rate Chef John's between 3 and 3 1/2 Stars. I will try it again if I'm in the area. read more

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Expect about a 20-25 minute wait for fish & chips since they make it FRESH! Even on a Wednesday, they get busy at lunch time. The fish is bigger than I expected and they give a large amount of tartar sauce. Other sauces available, you just gotta ask. I like that they have a clean historical newspaper on the tray from The American Times! Something fun to read while eating :) read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - 2 piece fish & chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

Not equipped to handle a large crowd. Good food but need to see if they can speed things up to Handel the crowds or the rush...

Great service , awesome food the fish was top notch ! Staff was friendly and thorough and made sure i was taken care of . First time here i will definitely be back soon read more

Chef John's Fish & Chips - Fish and chicken with hush puppies - Fish & Chips Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

Food was delicious and portion size is enormous! The onion rings were crispy and the fish was out of this world! read more

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

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I love the fish and chips in England and Ireland. When I read on the Facebook San Diego Foodies group that Chef John's Fish & Chips were true English style, I just had to try them. Let me start by saying don't let the humble and simple building put you off. It's a repurposed fast food place. There is nothing fast about this place. Every meal is made fresh to order. The nice lady who took our order told us it would be about 20 minutes. The fish was DELICIOUS! The batter was crisp and perfectly cooked. The fish evoked memories of a corner shop in London. Even the chips were thick and perfectly cooked (tender in the center and crisp on the outside). The tartar sauce was appeared to be homemade and along with malt vinegar was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. The onion rings were hot and crispy too. We ordered a side of coleslaw which was crispy and delicious too. The food is served on 1/4 sheet pan trays and the fish is about the length of the tray. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. read more

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Chef John's Fish and Chips, Excellent 2 piece Fish and Onion Rings. Cook to Order. 5 Stars Customer Services. Food is Excellent! Fried Shrimp,Coleslaw,hush puppies,Fries. They have Lumpia very good. I recommend this restaurant. read more

Among the best fish and chips I've ever had. We took it to go and it was still crunchy by the time we got home. Tartar sauce was booomb and im usually not a fan of it. I personally think its worth the wait. Everything is made fresh to order read more

Tried for first time today , live right around the corner. It was really good. Tartar sauce is amazing. Try this place out.

Stopped going to Chef John's after this EXPERIENCE! My mon and I would frequent this place at least once a week. My mom would sometimes buy take-out dinners for other people, something she enjoyed doing. For her, money was not a big deal. However, the prices are extremely over the top, and most of the menu is deep fried. We ordered take-out one day and upon picking it up, I checked the bag inside the car. I noticed something was missing and went back in to let them know. They tried to say I was lying and ate it in the car. None of the food in the bag had been tasted or even eaten, before going back into the restaurant. We were parked in the handicap near the door. So we were visible to them the whole time and it only took a few second before I went back inside the restaurant. I was so appalled with the way we were treated that we never went back. They lost a good customer that day! Besides that, they were very stingy with condiments. Don't ask for extra condiments or they will get nasty! NEVER AGAIN! read more

Best fish & chips I've ever had. The coleslaw and additional sauces make it even better.

I actually thought they had closed since I'd heard through the grapevine that the business was up for sale a while back. However, I saw on Yelp that the hours were recently updated, so I excitedly ordered pickup last week. The quality and serving portions are still phenomenal. Prices have gone up a bit, but the cost of everything has increased during the last year so you can't fault them. I don't know if they're still planning to close but I recommend getting these "London style" fish & chips while they're here! read more

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This traditional English fish & chips style restaurant is the best place in the area for a fish fry. Huge portions at reasonable prices and always delicious. The service staff is always friendly, but make sure to call ahead on Friday nights and weekends as they are very busy. This can cause long waits as they hand bread all seafood to order, yummm, but that means you will get perfectly cooked seafood every time! read more

We went, like a lot of other people, after the Instagram reel. I have to say the food was pretty good! Not greasy. The issues that I had were number one it was very expensive. $26 for two pieces of fish and french fries. They were out of onion rings, which was the main thing I was excited to try, I get it you were out of stuff, but it was an early dinner, and they were already out of onion rings. If it were not for the food being very overpriced I would probably go back, but the food was just very very expensive read more

Always delicous. Always fresh. Large portions. Friendly staff! Cute inside (kind of like an old taco bell or mcdonalds seating) CLOSED SUNDAYS! read more

Great fish and chips restaurant, food is very good and the staff is friendly. Nice to have another good place to eat in our area.

Food is above average but the wait is extremely longer than should be. Seems like they are AKWAYS on a skeleton crew.

Amazing place! Great food! Been going here for almost 15 years and it has never changed. Prices has gone up of course but the food didn't change read more

I could give a 0 star i would. I have no doubt the food is great. I went in here with my duaghter and husband. My daughter came in with KFC because she is a picky eater and does not like fish. We were prepared to spend at least $60 worth of food to try. The restaurant was empty except for an older couple. Only two people eating in there and they told me my duaghter could not eat outside food. Mind you the restaurant was completely empty except for two people. As a family we travel a lot and have dined at many restaurants. No restaurants have ever said anything to us even those in much upscale locations. So sad for you guys to turn away a family and people who could had recommended your restaurant to others. Shame on you. The lady was rude and did not want to hear me and told me "whatever". read more

When you walk in it gives you old fast food diner vibes. Traditional walk up and order counter, once you order it takes bout 20-25 minutes to get your food. Once our food came out, we were a bit disappointed in the amount of French fries you get with your order for the price your paying. I feel they should be giving you a little more. Fish quality was great not super oily, also the shrimp was really good. Was not a fan of the calamari or the oysters. FYI for the combo plates you are not able to order two pieces of fish, you can only choose that for one of your options. read more

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