Pat Chef John on his back!! YUM YUM YUMMY!!!…read more We live in Murrieta and decided to travel to Lemon Grove to see if all the ratings for Chef John's Fish and Chips is as good as they say!! We arrived 15 minutes before they opened to assure we will be one of the first customers. We must say if we could give a 10 star rating we would! We ordered the 6 piece fish & chips w/double FF, side order of shrimp and a side order of hush puppies! The fish & shrimp was LIGHTLY BATTERED and very Tasty along with the BEST tartar sauce we ever tasted! The size of the fish fillets is very long! We couldn't eat all of it so we're having leftovers Hush puppies were okay! The French Fries were very crispy, light & tasty! They opened right at 11:00a, we were the first to place our order, quoted a 30 minute wait and received it right at 30 minutes! The best part is it's so fresh and tasty because they prepare and cook as you order. The price was a bit high but it's well worth it because of the quality, environment, cleanliness, customer service with a smile and the Greatest Battered Fish & Chips is all worth it! We will visit again and we will tell our family & friends to support this location! See you soon Chef John & staff!! Note: we had left overs being they give you so much food and it taste just as fresh after warming up in air fryer

Chef John's Fish & Chip is the best fish and chip spots in town! Everything we ordered was…read moreincredibly fresh, super crunchy, and delicious. The portions are HUGE, and they were so generous with the amount of food they gave us. You definitely get your money's worth here! This little mom-and-pop shop is an absolute must-try whenever you're craving fish and chips. The tartar sauce was one of my favorite! Their cocktail sauce was also delicious and paired perfectly with shrimps. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We placed a phone order and unfortunately got there after they had already closed because of traffic. Even though we arrived late, the employee who helped me was so kind and nice. I really appreciated the excellent customer service and how understanding they were. One thing to keep in mind is that the food does take a little longer to prepare, but that's because everything is made fresh to order--and you can definitely taste the difference! Fresh, crispy, generous portions, delicious sauces, and genuinely friendly service. What more could you ask for? We absolutely loved our experience and will definitely be back soon!

Gizzards the truth, little morsels of chicken goodness. Catfish and fries hit and crispy not…read moregreasy.they even bought my food outside to me, don't sleep on this spot.

I really really wanted to like this. I was disappointed…read more First I want to say the service was excellent. One person by himself. He was so nice and friendly. That being said. The food was just ok. Fried pickles were good. Hush puppies were burnt but had good flavor. Gizzards were inedible. Burnt and chewy. Catfish was ok. Cod was both wet and dry at the same time which I didn't understand. I don't know if I would be back.

I found Tony's Fish and Chips by Shell gas station.  There were 4 varieties of fish to choose from…read more  I picked the red snapper. I was excited as I love the sweet nutty flavor of red snapper.  I watched as the fish fried.  Red snapper was coated in cornmeal batter and was crunchy on the outside.  Normally cornmeal batter has a slightly sweet and slightly salty flavor.  I didn't taste much from either the batter or the fish other than the fried batter flavor. Fries were very crunchy and dry.  Not overcooked but close. I added 5 shrimp to the order.  There was a ton of batter and some kind of hot sauce used to season the batter which hid the flavor of the shrimp.  I did not like the flavor so I gave the rest of the shrimp to Maggie who didn't like the flavor of the oil or the batter. Staff was nice.  Sadly my search for delicious fried red snapper continues.

I'm originally from the south and wanted to find a good catfish place. Bumped into Tony's and YES,…read moreit's the best catfish spot in town. Highly recommend.

The food was delicious. I would definitely recommend them for their great service & excellent fishread more

Was craving some good ol' fried fish and chicken and found myself back at Captain Sam's and to give…read morethem the 5th star. Right when you walk in, you'll see Captain Sam's set up in the corner. Service is friendly, instantly gives me that same vibe at my favorite fish and chicken spot back home in Chicago. Now the food? Smacks harder than Bruce Lee. Everything was fried to perfection. The catfish was flavorful without that muddy taste, the cod was light and flaky, and the shrimp? Big and great flavor. The whole wings hit the spot. I like to drench mine in hot sauce and ranch. Note: normally dinners come with three wings, but since they were on the smaller side they gave me four. Small gesture, big appreciation. Gizzards were clean, crispy, and fried just right and if you're about that spice life, definitely get them Chicago style (drenched in mild sauce). Even the fries deserve a shoutout. Most spots treat fries as an afterthought, but these had a crispy coating with a fluffy inside and some of the best I've had at a fish & chicken joint. I'll be back for sure. Welp! Onto the next Lipitor worthy food adventure!

I decide to checked out this place at Grossmont food court. It was on a Monday and it was pretty…read morequiet. I hope it picked up because they have great food and drinks. I got 1/4 cheeseburger with fries and cookies and cream shakes. The burger is really good!! I really enjoyed the buns. It was nicely toasted and taste great. The burger and fries was nicely seasoned. The shakes was a good size. It was so good. I did give my baby doggo a little taste of whip cream. Service is amazing!! One woman show!! She takes the order and makes everything all on her own. And the food comes out amazing! They have good variety of menus. Try this place out

It's good, affordable, quality and filling. The staff there were very very kind and seemed to care…read morea lot about their food. I'd definitely come here when I need burgers or fried food. There's a lot of good stuff!

Was in the area and decided to grab a quick bite. The fish here is super fresh and not frozen like…read moresome other places I've tried. The fry is really light and crispy and the portions are pretty generous. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area. The owner/workers are also really nice and friendly so you'll get great service here too! . 5/5

Great, quick fish and chips!…read more Battered cod, shrimp, fries, zucchini, and more. Cod pieces are large. If you don't want fries you can order only fish à la carte. The batter is perfection. Simple menu with just enough variety. Tartar sauce, malt vinegar, ranch, and cocktail sauce available. Located next to Vons in a shopping center with ample parking. Small shop. When I went on a Saturday, it was takeout only-no option to dine in. All chairs were stacked up. The man working was friendly and efficient. I'll definitely be back when I'm craving fish and chips. I just wish there was an option to dine in so I could eat it while it's hot and fresh.

I went here after work for a double cheeseburger. I had read the reviews, and they were very…read morepositive, so I took a chance--and I must say, I was very satisfied. Everything was fresh, and the service was fast and friendly. I definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for a hamburger.

I went on an adventure trying to find a new lunch spot.  I found this place on Yelp as Janna's…read moreBurgers, Fish, and Fries and the map took me to the Aztec Food Hub.  Using the street address I was taken to Grossmont Center.  The signage indicates this place is called BFF Burgers, Fish and Fries. I was feeling lucky today.  So I ordered my fried fish with onion rings and paid $1 upcharge.  The problem with onion rings is they range from not good to great.  With fries they are usually fine. White fish was fried in a tempura batter infused with herbs.  White fish had a mild flavor and was nice and moist.  Batter was crunchy. Onion rings were mostly crunchy except the batter was too thick so some parts of the batter were not transformed by the frying process into crunchy goodness.   I didn't like the flavor of the herbs in the batter which distracted from the fried onion flavor. Service from the guy in charge was friendly and efficient.  My combo was $12.99 which is a great deal.  I'd order the fish again but not the onion rings.  Doing further research I found they are also listed on Yelp as BFF Burgers, Fish and Fries.  So that's the story on my lunch adventure.

This was a great find. We found ourselves at the San Diego Zoo at closing time and were determined…read moreto not pay those ridiculously high prices for substandard food just for the convenience of being caught at the Zoo at closing time. I jumped on Yelp and found Pete's Seafood and Sandwich close by, so we made a beeline to get there. We had dinner sitting at the bar and had a great experience. There is plenty of inside and outside seating, but we really enjoyed sitting at the bar. The food was prepared fresh, the service was good and the pricing was reasonable. Parking is a bit tough to deal with although they do have a small lot you can walk around to in the back. If we're ever in the area again we'd stop back in to try other menu items.

We tried this place for the first time…read more What we got: Fried Mushrooms - loved Warm Lobster Roll - a lot of lobster Fish & Shrimp plate - good portion. Great fried fish and shrimp. Lots of fries We definitely will be back to try other dishes. There are so many to choose from.

OK everybody it's lobster season so if you haven't had the local spiny lobster, you need to come…read moreand try it and this is a good place to do it! Mitch sells a half lobster plate with two tortillas and all the fixings including Crema and pico de gallo and cabbage and they also throw in a full Mexican street corn for $24 or you can get the full lobster plate for $46. I always manage to eat the whole thing because it's not super filling, but it makes my stomach so happy to have my annual lobster fix. My girlfriend ordered the fish sandwich for $17 which includes coleslaw and a large sandwich on a Bell. You can choose your choice of fish and she chose grouper. The sauce and the seasoning on the fish is delicious so this is another good option. The big warning is the parking situation here my friend circled all the neighborhoods and the paid parking at the Sports fishing parking lot and she couldn't find a single place to park so I got our food to go and we drove to my house a half a mile away and enjoyed our lunch there instead of sitting at Mitch's and enjoying the view. I ordered our meal at 11:45 because at noon the line was going out the door as usual. So be aware of the long lines and the parking and plan accordingly. Other than that, the food is great. The service is great. The view is great so you can decide if the hurdles are worth jumping over. Don't say you weren't forewarned!! And no pictures this time because my friend and I were so hungry by the time we drove back with our food that we just gobbled it up before we thought to take photos

Fresh and inexpensive seafood with a gorgeous view behind the restaurant. We would go here for…read moredinner when we're in the area to get the combo seafood basket and sit outside you enjoy the view. It's large enough to feed two people! Order first before finding a seat. They give you a number and will bring call out your order number when the food is ready. Pick a seat at the bar seating out back asking the railing. They put in spikes above to discourage the seagulls from stealing your food now.

Delicious food! Me and my girlfriend went and the service was nice as well. The ambiance is more…read morefamily owned as there was only two people working, but the decor is fantastic!

Overall (3.75/5)…read more Decent pho, but it is missing some of the basics that make a really good bowl. The broth was definitely the highlight, but the noodles, meat, and service could use some work. First Impressions (4/5) Humble Vietnamese restaurant with nice seating and a comfortable atmosphere. It was not too busy when we visited. What We Got (3.75/5) * #21 Brisket and Rare Beef Pho: Average amount of meat with a nice, beefy broth. Unfortunately, the noodles were a bit doughy and undercooked, and both types of beef were pretty chewy. Taste and Quality (3.5/5) The broth was definitely the best part, with a nice beefy flavor. The meat was not very tender, and the noodles could have used more cooking. Unfortunately, they also did not have fried chili oil, which would have been nice to add some extra flavor. Service (2.5/5) Service was pretty slow. It took around 35 minutes after sitting down just to get our waters, even though the restaurant was not particularly busy. It felt like they might have been understaffed. Space and Atmosphere (4/5) Nice, humble atmosphere with comfortable seating. A pleasant place to sit down and eat. Was It Worth It (3.5/5) Not terrible, but the overall experience was pretty average. The broth was good, but the chewy meat, undercooked noodles, and slow service held it back. Final Thoughts Not a bad pho spot, but it lacks some of the basic qualities that make a really good bowl of pho. The broth is solid, but I would want more tender meat, properly cooked noodles, and faster service before coming back.