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    Knock Kneed Lobster

    3.6 (392 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Edward M.

    Place smells weird, food is ok. Service is friendly. Seafood Platter Shrimp, ok cook on it, but they want like 3 bucks a shrimp, they are honest about what size shrimp they use (i forget but it was on the wall). But it's not that big and they cut it and fry it like a straight line, it wasn't that good. Clams, chewier than I would have liked but ok. Onion Rings were the best thing on the plate.... Hush Puppy - has bits of corn in it and a bit of a mexican salsa type thing going on but is not that flavorful Fish - tender fish, tasty

    Located in a bit of a questionable part of town, but don't let that stop you -- the food more than makes up for it. Their fish and chips are consistently excellent: crispy batter, flaky fish, and properly cooked chips. The fried zucchini is next level -- light, crunchy, and addictive -- and the sauce is what really seals the deal every time. My only gripe is that the fish portions have shrunk over the years, which keeps this from being a full five-star spot. Still, I've been coming here since I was a kid with my family, and it remains a reliably great place for a comforting seafood meal. Highly recommended.

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    Kimberly T.

    First timer -- This is the definition of "hole in the wall" diner, but good!! There is a smell when you walk in which made me little worried but it was good! Fish and chips -- batter could have better adhered to the fish, but the fish was flaky and delicious!! Chips (fries) were frozen and disappointing. Fish tacos -- I prefer flour tortillas, the corn tortillas were not heated and shredded apart so it was hard to eat. I probably wouldn't order these again. Zucchini -- holy large!! They were delicious but the grease holds inside and burns ya and with time made them very mushy which then was not good. Overall this place is a staple to the area. If close by, I would get the fish again.

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    Emily J.

    My husband took me here for the first time, Good place to eat, just in time to get some yummy food . Inside of the restaurant looks so cool I like the atmosphere

    Katie D.

    Awesome seafood find in the desert! Cute decorations, friendly staff, quick service. Good selections. We are picky as we are from the north east coast and used to easy access to seafood. This is a good find. The clam chowder is amazing - must get. In a little bit of a questionable area but give it a chance and you won't regret it

    TC B.

    This place is awesome! It has been there for decades. We had not been there in quite some time. Ended up close and saw it was still open. Was concerned based on some negative reviews. We went in anyway. Gal at the counter had been there since the last time we went. This place is unique and always has been. It is not a five star dining area. It is what it has always been. Good hot food served at a good price. We enjoyed the fish and chips. Onion rings tasty too. Fun atmosphere. Good customer service without an attitude. Tables and floor were clean. Did I mention the food was hot and right out of the fryer when they called our number? Condiments tasted fresh. You fill your own drinks. We found nothing to complain about. We will go back the next time we are in the area. Hopefully it will not be as long of a wait as this last time.

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    Monique Y.

    My family and I have been coming here since I was a kid. The food is always fresh and hot. There's many options for different platters. I don't believe that the fish is well seasoned so I always add hot sauce. The hush puppies are my favorite. They're nice and crispy but nice and fluffy on the inside. Service is always great. It's a check in and call your number system. There's plenty of indoor seating. There's no real decor! It's pretty much dining and open seating! Definitely worth a try if you visit Arizona l.

    3 fish and 3 shrimp it's so yummy

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    3 years ago

    Always loved this place but the food has downsized a lot and prices have increased a lot. Not worth the drive anymore. Sad

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    4 years ago

    The best Fish n chip place Ever! Been going here for over 40 years.

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    Good food but a little pricey. Love the self serve condiments. Get enough of what you want without the waste!

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    Awesome good tasting fish it's definitely worth the drive from the East Valley to Phoenix

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    2 years ago

    This is an amazing fish n chips spot that's been in Phoenix for decades. Food is always consistently made fresh and on point.

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    Going back to Pete's fish in chips cheaper for same amount of food and closer and fish same size now used to be the place 2 go not any more

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    They have the best onion rings that I have ever had! Seriously.... And great fish tacos... This place is a diamond in the rough!

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    Does this place sell lobster? It's in the name but I don't see any lobster on the menu?

    Funny about the name, but no... fish, shrimp and fantastic hush puppies!

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    Stone Crab claws for our raw seafood bar
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    Had to come back and get my favorite dish for my birthday…read more Had a cup of clam chowder to start. The chowder was excellent, but the little baggie of oyster crackers was FAR beyond stale... I couldn't even get them to soften in the soup. I had to scoop them out. I know they didn't cook the oyster crackers, but maybe pop open a bag every once in a while and test them. Main dish, my favorite, was the Sauteed N'Awlins BBQ Shrimp. I've been getting this dish for years. This time, the shrimp seemed maybe a little overcooked, or something. The meat of the shrimp was becoming a little stringy, but they were still very tender. So, I still enjoyed it. This has always been our choice for a birthday meal, either mine or another family member's. We NEVER tell the staff because we don't want an embarrassing fuss. This year, I had read online that they don't do singing here. So, I mentioned it was my birthday, and I got a free Butter Cake for dessert--another old favorite. Service was top-notch, as always.

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    King's Fish House - Tempe
    King's Fish House - Tempe
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