This is the chippy of my childhood neighbourhood. Friday night was very often fish and chips…read morenight, and the only place that could cut it was Jones. This place is the real thing and a benchmark of what fish and chips is all about! http://www.vcjones.co.uk/

I first went here 6 years ago...and my god the fresh fish & chips reminded me of the stuff I used…read moreto eat as a kid in Southport with my parents. They cook in beef dripping....and yikes and gazooks....it is BLOODY MARVELOUS! So I was again visiting my friends and have kept the smell and memory of this place in my mind for six years. Would I be disappointed.....no feckin' way!!!! The place still offers a simple style with formica tables a mug of tea and mushy peas...and that smell.....oh it's divine!!!! My lunch which I had flown 4000 miles for was better than I had hoped it might be. Bearing in mind Whitstable has been discovered by London and now has many trendy independent shops, galleries and eating places I am so pleased the V C Jones has not changed on iota. I will be back........unless anyone can do a quick take out for me...deliver it to Woodstock Vermont where I have some original Sarsons vinegar ready and waiting.....

Yep, this place is great. We were wandering along the seafront looking for a place to have our…read morefirst plate of oysters and spotted this place with a few tables out front. Very casual. On the board, they advertise various kinds of oysters, fish and chips and half lobsters. They were out of the cheapest oysters so we got the local tressels, half dozen for £10. Still a good deal as they are much more in London. We also ordered a raspberry wheat beer. As we waited, we spotted the fish and chips which is ENORMOUS. Seriously, if you can, order that too. The half lobster looked pretty good too, and a great deal at £13.50. Our oysters were large, fresh and delicious, so good we came back later for another round. I was thrilled with the place. Definitely would come back for a visit.

A+ casual beachside dining. Sitting back in deck chairs in the sun with fabulous raw oysters, fish…read moreand chips and lobsters. Great experience and a very relaxed atmosphere. They also serve local beers here. I had the kentish ale which was very smooth.

As one of the few local shops that opened late, we ordered various fried offerings to eat along the…read morebeach. Its not a super fancy spot but what chippy is? Staff were nice (maybe a bit rushed as being the only option for food people were queuing up for a bit). We ordered plenty of food between the two of us with an order of fish and chips, fried spam, fried scampi, fried mushrooms (you can see a theme here). The food came out fresh and fast and the best part is the beach is like a minute walk so we enjoyed our food by the beach, watching the sunset. The food itself was great. The cod was flakey and the batter stayed on the fish. The chips were perfectly soggy and crisp (not usually a good thing but always works for fish and chips). Fried mushrooms, awesome, fried scampi, awesome. My favorite actually ended up being the fried spam, they had a nice thick piece and it was melt in your mouth salty/umami goodness. Spam lovers and doubters should both try this and see what they think! This was definitely one of the highlights of my short Whitstable trip, esp since everything else was closed or closing. However, Ossies with their later close time and proximity to the beach saved the day!

Good service good value great food Excellent staff. Food…read morefreshly cooked. Cod Was excellent. Chips cook traditional way. Nice and crispy.

Went here with a bunch of friends for dinner. The weather was pretty dull in Whitstable but the…read moreatmosphere inside was great. Our server was attentive and patiently persevered the bad jokes that my friend Tony was cracking. Everything on the menu is seafood, so don't come here looking for steak...but the seafood is fresh and well cooked. The sea bass was delicious...although Tony wanted more potatoes...but the others who had it were content...Tony's a bit of a complainer. I had the sea bream and it was excellent. Recommend this to anyone lucky enough to be in Whitstable for the weekend. PS Tony asked me to point out that he did bring his Sonos speaker with him for the weekend so we could listen to music, and he felt the review above didn't really communicate the value he was bringing to the weekend.

Oysters served several delicious ways! I tried the Rockefeller with spinach and cheese and Casino…read morewith bacon, Parmesan and a little spice...excellent! The grilled scallops with a pint of Oyster Stout (staying with the theme ) were perfect, as were the cabbage and bacon and heirloom tomato and onion sides. Right on the beach I look forward to coming back during a sunny day.

I'm learning: When you see a queue, get in it! Especially when it leads to fish and chips. VC…read more Jones on Whitstable's high street is fantastic--the freshest fish imaginable in crispy breading and a hearty portion of chips. Plus they are served up by super friendly staff who add up your order in their heads! And you can take them up to the sea and find a bench on which to eat them. Heaven!

It is hailed as the best fish and chips place in Whitstable, and possibly in all of Kent. It does…read morenot disappoint. You can choose between either haddock or cod fish, which is already unique to most fish and chips joints. The fries are home cut, and with a healthy sprinkling of salt can be very tasty. It does drive me nuts that they charge 10 pence for each packet of ketchup though, so in order to each their fat fries (chips as the Brits call them), you need at least 4, or 5, which is a not so insignificant extra charge on your order. Definitely worth a visit!

Solid 4 stars for this seafood joint in Coastal England within this cute town of Whistable…read more Reservations are strongly encouraged! Luckily, I came for lunch with a reservation right when they open and got seated on their outdoor balcony with a lovely view. I can probably eat 12 fresh oysters just by myself, they were super fresh and tasty! I ordered the Crab and Winkle Fish Pie and they did NOT skimp on the fish. I was surprised when the entree was brought out, I expected the fish to be in the pie, similarly to American-style chicken pot pies. Regardless of the presentation, it was good. The lobster roll was delicious too, wish I had gotten that after sampling a few bites. Overall, a cute restaurant and a great experience. By the time I was leaving, the restaurant was packed. Opt to sit outside on the balcony if possible, especially on a sunny day! #19/2019

You will be sadly disappointed at this spot! Prices are extremely high for the food. The oysters…read morewere the smallest I have ever seen! I would recommend eating downstairs.

This has to be the nicest fish and chip shop in herne bay. The chips and fish melt in your mouth…read moreand thats not in a greesy way ! it is more expensive than the others but it is well worth it. Sometimes it can get a little busy in there as it is very popular.

Best chips in Herne Bay, according to the wife! Lovely chippy, friendly staff and a decent range of…read moregrub with all the usual chip shop fare on offer. There is also a small restaurant area. They're always busy but in spite of this you never have to wait too long.