A staple Chicago restaurant franchise, known for serving fish and chicken dishes. This location I've visited several times. Take out orders only, there are benches for waiting but no seating inside for dining. Some of my favorites are the fried catfish fillets, shrimp and wings. Calling in for pick up before is best. read more

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We ordered on DoorDash. The food arrived fresh and hot! We got the party wings, they were fried perfectly allowing crunch with a savory center. Mild sauce and hot sauce came with it. They never give you enough side sauce but it was good nevertheless. The service was spot on, our order was correct. The fries were delicious too! We ordered we didn't get to see inside of the establishment, I can't speak for the ambiance or cleanliness. Our food was clean, no suspicious materials inside our containers or food. All in all, great choice to get some wings and fries from JJ's read more

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I love me a simple shrimp and fries plate growing up having fish fries in Houston. My friend recommended this joint and I loved the variety. The fries were crisp even after my 7ish minute walk back to her home and had flavor that I didn't need the ketchup. The shrimp wasn't too heavy and were pretty big. This meal was too greasy and didn't hold me down. A bonus is getting a drink from the convenience store across the street to pair with this!! This is a take a go type joint as there are no chairs around. I can't wait to visit again to have this meal. read more

J & J Fish and Chicken - Interior - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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this food was a fucking 0 the inside smells like dead rats the food was disgustinto it made me and my friends stomachs bal up

The menu items are priced just right and very well prepared. The owner and son are pleasant, courteous, and friendly. I travel 5 miles, bypassing at least a dozen other JJ Fish locations, to enjoy the fresh and well prepared food of this restaurant.....highly recommended! Carry out only. read more

Food is good all the time. Chicken and fish. Service is courteous. I go here at least monthly.

Door dash order. Fire chicken, crunchy and pull apart tenders with better than average batter. Fries were the way I like: potato-heavy with crispy edges and a decent seasoning. Sauce that came with it was ok, bread needed some jam. Looking forward to trying the catfish, too! read more

J & J Fish and Chicken - Chicken Tenders Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I hadn't been to this JJ Fish and Chicken location in over a decade. I don't usually eat chicken wings or greasy food in general. But I wanted to do a taste test on the wings in preparation for a party I was planning. If I liked the wings then they'd end up on the menu... I ordered pickup via Uber Eats and my order was ready in about 10 minutes. The gentleman behind the counter was pleasant and eager to assist me. My food was also hot and ready to go when I arrived. I ordered the 6 piece (lemon pepper) wing dinner with fries. It also came with cole slaw which I didn't eat. The food smelled greasy and honestly I'd wondered if the grease they'd use was old. I didn't have high expectations, but the food ended up being ok. Nothing spectacular, but decent... The lemon pepper seasoning was a little heavy on the wings, but they were cooked well and tasty. The fries weren't very good though. They were a bit soggy and definitely appeared to have been fried in old grease. Either that or they'd been sitting under a heating lamp. They were edible enough though. Overall, my experience was okay. I might be inclined to go back someday, but the food definitely wasn't party worthy by any stretch of the imagination. read more

J & J Fish and Chicken - Lemon pepper wings (6) with fries and cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There is such a thing as the Law of Inverse Proportions with respect to fast food. The jankier and sketchier the restaurant, the better the food is. This place is extremely sketchy and if you leave your car here for an hour it's going to get jacked. The fried catfish is fire tho. read more

I've been in Chicago for 14 years now and there are 2 things I learned quickly about the food scene: 1. DONT judge a place by the neighborhood or clientele. The spot could be the best food you ever eat. 2. There are varying degrees of taste, service, and preparation for staples like Harold's Chicken, J&J, and Sharks. It depends on the cooks, so they aren't all hood and they aren't all bad. So do your research on what area/neighborhood Saying all of the, I love the J&J in Beverly on like 108th and Western Ave 60643. I've frequented there for over 13 years and it's always good food. Since COVID the can no longer put lemon pepper on your fish or chicken during preparation so the taste has slightly changed. The owners are very friendly in person but could appear rude on the phone. In chicago everyone is rude so you have to get over that. The taste of the food is great, not greasy, and cooked to order. They could give more coleslaw but if you ask they will throw in another sample size for you. It's good fish and chicken oeriod cooked in fresh oil. Try it - it's worth it! read more

Cashier has a nasty attitude every time I come in there she needs to be more polite it's customer service

Food is good Early love it The young man was patience and friendly Have nothing to say read more

Regardless of the area or sketchiness you might have in a certain neighborhood you can not go wrong with JJ's hands down it's good for fried catfish fillets make sure you get lemon pepper and mild sauce. Just to be warned this is not a sitdown restaurant. Do not come expecting to be greeted with a handout menu, make sure you know what you want once you do step up to the window and place your order. You'll be fine! read more

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I decided to try this place since it was coveniently located close to where I am living currently. It is in a super sketch part of Bronzeville (the windows are bulletproof) so I was nervous the entire time I was inside the restaurant. Good thing I ordered ahead so I could just pay and leave. The transaction was quick and easy. I ordered 2 piece perch 3 piece chicken wing dinner with double fries and a piece of red velvet cake. HELLO CALORIES! :) But I have no regrets. The fish were perfectly seasoned and moist, tasted fresh too. The chicken was also perfectly seasoned and juicy. I love the lemon pepper they sprinkle on right before they serve it to you. Gives it a nice zing to the flavor. The fries were average. The toast was blah. They need a better roll instead of a piece of grilled white bread The red velvet cake was STELLAR! I don't think J&J makes the cakes though. Whoever is the owner of Bess Cakes, you are wonderful! Dense, chocolatey, smooth with homemade icing. You could tell there were no box or cans used to prepare the cake. All in all a great experience. Some have complained about sub par "ghetto" service. Realize where you are and judge accordingly. Sorry, the harsh reality. read more

J & J Fish and Chicken - 2 piece perch, 3 piece wing, fries, toast - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered from this J&J using Uber Eats. The food was delivered piping hot and delicious. I had a fish and chicken combo. The rest of my party had catfish or shrimp. Everything was good. The shrimp was missing cocktail sauce, but my friend got over it. read more

Their attitudes are disgusting. They rush you through your order and they cut you off by saying "okay okay". Then when it is two guys cooking and one on register, they will not get the order right because they talk too much and are not focussed on completing the orders correctly, and don't remember what you ask for. Then on top of that when you tell them that your order is wrong they get an attitude and be rude about it. read more

ok so after I managed to find myself at another adventure ( or misadventure) I saw this fish shack right by the green line station at 43rd I went right into this place and I thought it was one of those remittance places because everything was behind glass. so since I got myself lost already, what the heck might as well go for the goods. I was looking over the menu and the pictures that they have on the walls. everything here is fried heaven! fried catfish, fried shrimps, fried perch, fried chicken and more fried stuff! I went for the fried catfish nuggets for 7 bucks and headed back onto the train. in my seat, i opened up my bagged package of fried goodness! and the catfish nuggets were the most crispiest and flavorful catfish nuggets I have ever tried! and as a bonus, the fries were cooked to perfection. crisp on the outside, soft and real potaoey goodness inside! i wouldn't mind getting lost again one of these days for this kind of real and straightforward food! btw, HUGE portions too! p.s don't complain about the ambience. it's ZERO :) read more

Good customer service. I fortunately we live in a time where some areas need that security windows between the customers and the staff. These guys are great in informing their customers of any delays. They also let the customer know an approximate time that their food/order will be read. read more

My "catfish" is shaped like a U-shaped sea urchin :-/ super dense & dry. Not the juicy lemon pepper sprinkled fish I was hoping for. Shan't be returning to this location. read more

J & J Fish and Chicken - U-shaped "catfish" - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick, tasty and easy! Ordered a $5 deal meal of 2 catfish fillets which came with fries and coleslaw. Generous portions and well priced. The other patrons were nice. Great way to buy local and fast fix for dinner. read more

J & J Fish and Chicken - $5 two piece catfish fillets w fries & coleslaw, tasty! - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best chicken and shrimp combo on the south side! Now if they would take down the bulletproof glass, get rid of loitering, a coat of fresh paint and new floors it MIGHTbe inviting! LOL!!!! read more

Food was great! Hot, juicy, and delicious! Definitely recommend this place! Great customer service