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    J & J Fish and Chicken

    2.9 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveChicken Wings
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Anissa W.

    Looking at the photos on FB of this place, I just had to try it. We got a fish nugget kids meal w/ fries, a sausage, Whiting sandwich w/ fries, & medium shrimp w/ fries. The service was ok...not overly friendly or rude. The food was fresh. It just didn't have seasoning on the fish or shrimp. They do sprinkle a seasoning on the fries that kind of tasted like taco seasoning. I didn't care for it much. The cocktail sauce was not good either. It didn't taste like any I've ever had before. We also got 2 cake slices from them which were $4.99 ea. We haven't tasted those yet, but I was told they come from Favors, so I know that cake is usually ok. I will update this review if it's not. The building could use some updating. The lot has 5 spaces in the front, but there is somewhere to park if they are ever super busy. I can't say that I will be back. The food just wasn't that good, honestly. I live too far away to be getting food that tastes like this.

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    Kiara I.

    Y'all! This fish was so good. I have been in NC for 5 years and I never go to fish places because it's just not cooked the same like where I am from. But my brother is here to visit and he wanted fried fish so I searched and searched and none of the pics were jumping out at me and then I remembered I had passed J & J on the way to Durham one day and I said that I would try it. The parking lot isn't that big but I was able to find a parking space fairly easily there is also a drive through if you don't want to go in. But I saw where the cars were sitting in line and it's because they make the food fresh. So keep that in mind if you want to go through the drive through. When I walked in the place was cool. It's not a fancy place but I wasn't worried about that I just wanted good fish. It took the cashier a minute to come up to the register but when he did I ordered the catfish plate and it came with 2 sides + hushpuppies. We ordered Mac and cheese, collards and fries. I paid about $22 which included fountain drinks. The restaurant + bathroom were decent. There was a server that brought the food and made sure that the tables were cleaned off. They don't refill drinks so everything is kind of self served and all the condiments are on the table. Overall if you are looking for good fried fish, this is your place.

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    Jimmi A.

    Hey y'all this place is rocking! When i walked in the door i smelled and saw clean!! This place fries a lot of fish and by the scent in the air they use fresh oil. My order was prepared so perfectly i went back for more shrimp to go and got a slice of lemon cake to roll with too! The dessert display if full of great selection of locally made cakes that have a wonderful back story of "redemption" and success!! This is a small local business that's doing it right.. great seafood done right in a super clean & chilled environment! Try this place

    Flounder & Chicken Wings, drowned in powdered Seasoning AFTER it was prepared.
    Kiki K.

    Ohh man, I haven't been disappointed with a place like I was with this one since I relocated. I live in Raleigh and drove to Durham just to try this place and called and placed my order before I left my house because I was craving fried fish. I asked the woman if they would still honor the lunch specials 3 different times and she assured me they would. Which was fish and wings for $8.49 simply due to portion size. She then asks what flavor, lemon pepper and Cajun? I asked if I could have both, She said sure. I arrive and the man tells me $15.. I'm like excuse me? Because had I known it wouldn't be granted, I would've selected a different entree. I told him the woman repeatedly told me yes. He pulls her aside and asks if she okayed this, and she told him she did. So he scolded her then made her come tell me it's not possible anymore while he stayed in the back. I'm like no ma'am. You assured me it was fine prior to me driving 30 min to get here. Whatever break down in communication you have is not between you and your manager. She then attempts to tell me she misunderstood me. No not when you just admitted to your boss you authorized it, do not insult me, you know what you said. Now my head is spinning, because I'm upset and angry so I proceed to change my order to the catfish special for $9.99. The manager then says, "Okay since the order is already made, I'll give it to you for the price of the catfish special." Okay that's fine I just need to eat. I was so upset I didn't even check the order before I left and that's something I never do. Huge mistake! Riding in the car and took a bite of chicken and literally my lips went NUMB because they POURED the seasoning ON TOP of the food. Not cooked in it. I couldn't even eat it. The sides literally came out of a can. I literally had to go buy food from somewhere else because it wasn't edible. This was definitely my first and LAST experience.

    Lemon pepper and hot wings with fries to-go
    Jasmine M.

    This is a small restaurant. Majority of the customers that came in were having take-out. I tried the drive through but no one came to the window, so i went inside. I loved that there sanitation score was a 100! I ordered the wings (lemon pepper and hot)which came with a side (fries). It took about 15 minutes. My meal was good, no complaints. The price was even better! I plan to come back and try the seafood.

    J&J Whiting Fish platter

    Just left this restaurant and the food was terrible. No seasoning! Green beans straight from the can with no and I mean no seasoning. The yams straight out the can....blane and no, no, no spice! The fish fried but not crispy. The one star was for the lemonade and hush puppies that was pretty good. Whoever is doing the cooking (or should I say opening cans) SHOULDN'T. I read the reviews and thought I would give them a chance. I SHOULD HAVE LISTEN and so should you!

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    1 year ago

    Good Service, good food. Love the seafood options and the dessert case full cakes and banana pudding.

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    1 year ago

    Love their food. Always fresh. Great customer service. The amount of desserts they have will have you wanting to buy one of everything.

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    The catfish is my favorite, the service is great and the food is very tasty. I normally order take out

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    Food was great especially the Thai wings if you love a soft sweet and spicy flavor!!!!!

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    9 years ago

    Very clean. 98.5 sanitation score. Fried flounder and okra were both crispy and not greasy. I will be back.

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    It's A Southern Thing

    4.2
    (81 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I did not know this place was here. Just started a new job off of TW Alexander, and looked on yelp…read morefor nearby restaurants for lunch. It's a southern thing popped up. I almost didn't go, because I thought this was the downtown Durham restaurant, which is nice, but parking nightmare. Glad I went, though. The food was solid. I had the fired chicken sandwhich and fries the first day, a buffalo chicken wrap the second day, and the smoked chicken wings the third day, yes, 3 in a row. That has to say something, especially for me. All lunch items were pretty spot on, although I like a little more vinegar in my slaw than most. That was remedied by the texas pete on the bar. The service staff were all hands on. If the bartender was not there, the manager or a back of the house person was always checking on me. Very nice staff. As far as the ambiance itself, nice setup. Good sized bar, nice big patio, clean indoor and restrooms... all in all, I could not ding them for anything. I need to go to check out the weekend brunch or dinner menu. I am sure that I will not be disappointed, however, I have been told to get to brunch before noon, as it gets very busy, also a good thing. Cheers. :)

    We went to It's a Southern Thing on a Sunday morning around 9:30 and walked right in--no wait,…read morewhich honestly felt like a small miracle for brunch. Even better surprise: the patio was wide open and dog-friendly. Immediate bonus points. Service was great. She was friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations without being overbearing. I had the Shrimp & Grits, which came with plenty of large shrimp and really rich, flavorful grits. Definitely a solid choice. My date ordered the Blackstone Benedict -a sort of ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise, with breakfast potatoes and gluten-free bread. She was genuinely thrilled with it, which is saying something as she is a hollondaise stickler. By the time we were leaving, a line had started to build, so if you're planning a weekend brunch here, I'd recommend getting there on the earlier side. Parking is easy (big lot), and there's a grocery store right next door, which is surprisingly convenient. Overall, just a really easy, enjoyable brunch spot with good food, great service, and a relaxed vibe. We'll be back.

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    Lakewood Social

    Lakewood Social

    4.4
    (47 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    I have been to the spot several time in various guises. It's a great location. This iteration seems…read morelike the best for the area: it's very family friendly, with tons of games and playground area for the younger set. I came at 5:45 on a Monday (because no other places are open on Mondays!), and was one of maybe four me. In the place. The rest were moms with one or two (or more!) kids, some waiting for dad to join them after work. I ate in a covered patio that in a few months will be too hot to endure. But tonight, mid-March, it's a sunny delight. I ordered a smashburger and a Kingstown Negroni. Drae stirred my drink and out the order in, and it arrived with fries just minutes later. Juicy double patty burger, caramelized onions, cheese, salt & pepper fries. Fresh and very tasty. WiFi was fast, music was smooth but subdued. (Think Sade and Barry White dueling. Wish I wasn't alone!) Kids were everywhere, but very well-behaved and in explore mode, which I find adorable! There are outside areas covered in open or tarps, clear flexi-glass walled off areas, and true "indoor" places you can watch TV in. Everything from Top Gear to REN & Stimpy. A great way to spend an early dinner/very late lunch.

    Food was great and came out surprisingly fast. The curry fries were something different and…read moredefinitely worth trying. You can order right from your seat using your phone or place your order at the bar. The staff was very helpful, answered all of our questions, and did a great job explaining the menu. There's plenty of seating available, both indoors and outdoors, with covered and uncovered options depending on your preference.

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    4.0
    (153 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    My sister, brother, and I dined at V Pizza + Flask in Brier Creek and had a great experience!…read more The Brier Creek location is basically in a strip mall and no frills, but don't let that fool you. The food, drinks, and service was all great! There is a fun bar area (opens at 3pm) and in addition, a mid-sized dining area. We went between lunch and dinner, so it was pretty slow which was nice & relaxing. We started with waters and opted for a glass of red wine. Their wine list is decent, and cocktails begin at 3pm. We ordered a few menu items: Buffalo Wings, Caprese Plate with Proscuitto, Side Salad, Piccante Pizza, Pepporoni Pizza, and the Butter & Cheese Noodles (we love a good pasta with Pecorino Romano). The Wings were crispy and delicious, spicy but not too spicy. The Caprese Plate was also great, super fresh and flavorful all around. The salad was fresh and enough to share. Both of the pizzas were yummy, we shared the Piccante Pizza and I got the Pepperoni Pizza to go for my daughter. Lastly, the noodles. These were not bad, but I would not get them again as they were a little bland. That being said, they were on the kid's menu so no big deal, we really just wanted to try them out. I would absolutely go back to this location, as well as the Cary location as I have tried it in the past but never left a review. We enjoyed the entire experience!

    Today was a first visit with small group of colleagues pre-celebration lunch!…read moreAmple parking, greeted upon entry and invited to pick any seat. Walked past the gelato and thought let's get dessert!!! A young man, sorry did not recall his name with a friendly warm smile, brought us menus, took drink orders, and answered questions and would inquire about gluten free for pizza. Another person came and was eager and ready to take the table's order. Answered the GF question and selected first one GF not cauliflower. Another reviewer mentioned they do not write down the orders....impressive everything was delivered correctly although one order was a tad overdone.....they offered to remake it but my colleague was not one to complain or send food back....unlike me, sorry! No stars deducted. We mostly ordered lunch special V Pizza except one opted for dessert! :) We lost track of time catching up and enjoyed everything! First visit and everything was wonderful. I was worried selecting another place for last meal with colleague if it was terrible as a favorite establishment is in nearby vicinity BUT it was great and they too will return. Happy as this location was a 1st try for all of us and might see us more regularly. Solid 5 star experience and did not disappoint. Keep it up and we will return on another visit soon and see if a similar experience....stay tuned. Yes, I will need to sample some gelato next time most definitely! I did get coffee and chocolate, sorry no pic of evidence, loved it!

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