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    Chef John's Fish & Chips - Fish and chips

    Chef John's Fish & Chips

    4.3(904 reviews)
    23.3 km
    $$

    Came here with my mother after she saw this place trending on Facebook and had a deep craving for…read moreit. It's a family owned restaurant with a quiet, cozy atmosphere. You can either dine-in or take it to-go. The dining area is small but spacious enough to enjoy a meal. For service, I was greeted and my order was taken and the wait for the food was reasonable. We ordered the Fried Zucchini with 3 Chicken Strips and 2 Fish with Onion Rings. The Fried Zucchini was delicious. It's crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The portion is huge. As for the batter, it's very tasty. It's crunchy, very flavorful, and not overly salty. It wasn't too oily either. It pairs really well with the condiments and a hint of lemon makes it taste better. Overall, a great experience and would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're having a craving for fish & chips!

    Saw this place in a YouTube review and had to make the drive down to lemon grove to try it for…read moremyself. It's in a non-descript old fast food joint. You'd probably just pass by it without noticing if you weren't looking for it. It seafood, so it's not cheap, and it took quite a while to get the food even though there were only a couple other parties in the place. But when it did come out, it was super hot and fresh. The tempura batter was super light and crunchy, and everything tasted good. The whole set up was kinda odd though, like there was no real thought put into the convenience of getting condiments, utensils, or drink refills. Not too big of a deal though.. The food was surprisingly good, and if I get that urge for battered seafood again, I wouldn't hesitate going back.

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    Harbor Fish & Chips - Sampler - Fried fish, shrimp, fries, cole slaw - huge portion

    Harbor Fish & Chips

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    81.7 km
    $$

    Harbor Fish and Chips is a restaurant located in the Oceanside Harbor Village. There's plenty of…read moreseating inside and outdoors with a view of the docked boats. I came on a Friday where they served a sampler special. It came with one fried fish, two fried shrimp, coleslaw, clam chowder, fries, and crackers. The clam chowder was especially delicious. For about $21, it's fantastic value. I also had the two piece fish and chips, which is perfect for shareable. One thing to note is the fried fish pieces are large - portion size is great here. There's a self serve station for grabbing ketchup, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges. The service was quick and friendly. The person who took my order explained the portion sizes and menu items very well. Overall, I had a fantastic meal and would 100% dine here again the next time I'm back in Oceanside.

    Harbor Fish & Chips is one of those places that never needed to change because they got it right…read morethe first time. The fish is always fresh, flaky, and never fishy tasting. The batter is light, crisp, and not greasy, which is exactly what you want from good fish and chips. Add their tartar sauce, a little malt vinegar, and honestly one of the best coleslaws around, and the whole plate just comes together perfectly. The shrimp was also a hit with us. Big, crispy shrimp with just the right amount of batter so it still feels light and not overwhelming. This made for such a great family lunch, but we've been coming here for over 10 years, so nothing about this is surprising. It is just as good as it was the first time, and it truly never misses.

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