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    Captain Sam's Fish & Chicken

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    1/2 LB Chicken Gizzards Dinner
    Joy G.

    I really really wanted to like this. I was disappointed. 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.

    Dry fish
    Jessica D.

    The fried fish we ordered was so hard and dry we couldn't even eat it. This was to celebrate my mother's birthday. Really ruined our celebration.

    Wings And Mac Bites.
    Carlos R.

    I came here this afternoon and once again the employee Mr Martin didn't fail me not one bit. This is Carlos Martin. The chicken was BOMB! LIke Always!!! The Mac Bites were something I tried for the first time and they were explosive. Hey to all reading this come here and order you a 20 piece of chicken. You will not be disappointed. Thanks Martin once again. The service was outstanding!! I Will Be Back!!!

    Combo dinners $17 each
    Carol N.

    Was craving some seafood and did not want to spend an arm and leg while in San Diego. My brother and I were just looking for a casual place to order to-go and take back to our airBnB to eat and this place was perfect! It is super casual and literally a order to-go place only as it is located inside a liquor store and there is no seating around. They open later until 10pm. Parking was easy. It is located inside a strip mall. The prices here were great for seafood. We both got the combo which was $18 which came with your choice of fried fish (2 pieces) and either oysters (3), whole wings (3), tenders (2), shrimp (5) along with your choice of side (fries, macaroni salad, or coleslaw and 2 slices of bread. No drink however. I got my combo with cod, shrimp, and fries. My brother got his with catfish, wings, and coleslaw. It was alot of food and very filling! I did like the catfish better than the cod. Everything tasted fresh and they cooked everything so order... so no fried foods sitting under a heat lamp! All the stuff was crispy and tasty! The cashier was friendly and food came out quick. There was only 1 person in front of us when we went. I did see that they have some lunch specials for only $8, which is a great deal! Would I come here again? Yes I would!! They have many other items I saw that I would like to try next time!!

    Fish nuggies and fries
    Neshavia D.

    I found this place on accident and the service 10 out of 10, food 10 out of 10, crunch 10 out of 10, hot sauce 10 out of 10, max salad, 10 out of 10 well done french fries 10 out of 10. Posting this while still eating cause 10 out of 10!

    monica c.

    The restaurant is located inside a liquor store so there's no tables. I haven't had fish n chips in years. I decided to check this place due to the positive reviews. The reviews don't lie! I ordered catfish. It was well seasoned and well crisped. The inside was juicy and not dry. The fries were also well seasoned. The one guy that worked behind the counter and cooked my food was very nice and easy going. I will definitely be back!

    CaSandra P.

    They charge you 41.99 when add say 34.99 say they serving catfish not it swai cheap substitute restaurants using not charging higher price. The fish is harable FAKE CATFISH DONT PURCHASE.

    Fish Combo Dinner with Chicken Tenders & Shrimp
    Bree W.

    I moved back into the area about a month ago and I stumbled upon Captain Sam's while venturing to the liquor store that it is located in. This is my first restaurant I've been in that is inside of a liquor store so I of course was thrown off. The staff is always so kind and willing to help you decide what to order. I've been here about 3 times which is saying a lot for me being in the area such little time. The food is absolutely delicious and always cooked to perfection. The seasoning they dust on the food makes everything come together in harmony. I always recommend this spot as the pricing isn't too bad either. To make things even more convenient it is located inside of a store where you can grab whatever drink to accommodate to your meal!

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    1 year ago

    Rock fish lunch special hits every time. But everything on the menu is good. I usually call ahead to save time.

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    10 months ago

    The food needs some sazon. Chicken was bland, the breading was bland. The service was bland 7/10. It was edible.

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    2 years ago

    Great service. Great food options and specials. Generous portions. Convenient location.

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    DELICIOUS!!!!! The food was great! Personally feel it's a little pricy, but was still delicious!

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    It just sucked, the fish and chips i got tasted completely artificial. Im aware its catfish but it was not good at all.

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    1 year ago

    Two pieces of salty breaded cod on top of two pieces of bread. No sauce. Couldn't even finish the first piece of fish. Won't do this again.

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    3 years ago

    Reminds me of home..I absolutely love the mild sauce, paired with the lemon pepper seasoning.

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    2 years ago

    My food was fresh and came out promptly. The food had lots of flavor. I will come back soon

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    Ask the Community - Captain Sam's Fish & Chicken

    Chef John's Fish & Chips - Fish and chips

    Chef John's Fish & Chips

    4.3(926 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    •$$

    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!

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    California Fish Grill

    California Fish Grill

    4.0(491 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Came in and had a really solid experience overall. The place was clean, the service was great, and…read morethe food definitely delivered. The lobster nachos were so good--flavorful, fresh, and honestly the highlight of the meal. The protein bowl didn't disappoint either, packed with good portions and tasted just as good as it looked. Great spot if you're craving seafood with a casual, no-fuss vibe. Would definitely come back!

    Check# 5234392 I came to your location tonight to pick up…read morefood. I made it clear that I had a dairy allergy to Justin who took my order. I ordered a bowl and a side of brussel sprouts and specified "no cheese" He was very friendly and professional. When he took my order, he added the note to the receipt "no cheese". Once my food was ready, I double checked the order to make sure there was no cheese. As soon as I opened the Brussel sprouts, I immediately noticed there was parmesan cheese on them. I went back to Justin and showed him there was cheese. He was very apologetic and said he would have them remade immediately. While I waited for the Brussel sprouts to be remade, i noticed 2 employees in the back mocking me and Miranda said to Abraham multiple times "no cheese, no cheese, make sure there's no cheese." They both were laughing hysterically and kept glancing over at me. At this point in time, I was getting agitated that they would make a mockery of such a serious allergy. My dairy allergy is serious and I could be hospitalized if I consume dairy. After waiting another 10 mins, Justin brought over the Brussel sprouts and before handing them to me, he double checked them again. When he opened them he noticed there was still traces of parmesan cheese. Again, Justin was very apologetic and explained that the parmesan cheese must have fallen into the tomatoes. He continued to apologize and offered another side item on the menu. Just was the only professional one and provided exceptional service. As for Miranda and Abraham, they should learn to take people's allergies seriously and not make a mockery of it. Very unprofessional. I hope management escalates this customer experience to ensure other customers don't have to deal with such rude and unprofessional employees like Miranda and Abraham. Please give Justin a raise because he is the only reason why I would ever give my business to this location again.

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    BFF Burgers Fish and Fries  - Better angle of the double cheeseburger and fries

    BFF Burgers Fish and Fries

    4.2(241 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    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.

    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.

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    Surfside Fish House - Hollywood Oysters

    Surfside Fish House

    4.5(389 reviews)
    16.4 mi•Scripps Ranch
    •$$

    I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in the scripps ranch area! There is DAILY happy hour…read morefrom 3-6! Although I have only ate from happy hour, I've had many friends come dine with me and eat from the normal menu which gives such a nice variety. For happy hour it includes both food and drinks. There is a variety for vegetarian, pescatarians, and even some chicken options for those who may not want seafood. The workers are always on top of it and food comes out so fast. The service is consistent and they truly do round over and clean the tables to make space and is very accommodating. My recommendation is of course to come during happy hour! But the normal menu is tasty!

    Surfside Fish House is my favorite quality and affordable fish house…read more While visiting San Diego I knew I wanted to check them out. I came in for lunch with one other person on a Monday before hitting the road. It was difficult ordering because I wanted everything on the menu. We ended up getting a bunch of different items. My favorites we got included the salmon poke nachos, their classic fish taco (both grilled and fried), and clam chowder. I love that the salmon poke nachos had imitation crab and a nice sauce over it. The fish tacos were packed and had lots of flavor. Both grilled and fried were good and I love that you get the option. Their gumbo and calamari was cool but not a favorite. The gumbo was bland to us and the calamari was a little over fried but still good. We enjoyed our food and had left overs. The staff is really nice and was super helpful. The inside of this place is spacey and casual. They have extra hot sauce and other sauces out that you can grab. They also had a nice patio seating area where we sat with a dog. I do want to come back and try their other seafood items including their seafood boil. I recommend if you want a casual seafood spot.

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    Harbor Fish & Chips - Sampler - Fried fish, shrimp, fries, cole slaw - huge portion

    Harbor Fish & Chips

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    41.2 mi
    •$$

    Gorgeous harbor views + fire fish & chips = quite possibly the perfect meal!…read more Everything you've heard about this spot is true. The fish & chips are some of the best around! The cuts of cod are HUGE and the batter is sooo crispy and fresh. Their tartar sauce is delish and pairs perfectly. For sides, you can do fries, coleslaw, beans, or salad- seriously can't go wrong here. Try to snag a table outside with harbor views for the best vibes :)

    I was recently given a gift certificate for this spot. It was finally cooling off a bit from the…read moreheatwave we've been having and eating outside sounded nice so we came to the harbor. When we arrived, there was no line which was pretty shocking because every other time I've been here there's always been quite a line. The girl who took our order was friendly and quick. We also had drinks, but they only had iced tea and lemonade, and sodas were all out. We were given a receipt with a number on it and we went to find seating. There are several big picnic tables, but they were all in the sun despite having umbrellas and the patio was full so we ended up having to eat inside, which was very hot. While we waited the line got pretty long. Our order didn't take too long and we brought it back to the table after getting condiments like ketchup for our fries, tartar sauce for the fish and plenty of napkins. The portions are huge and could definitely be split. Everything was too hot to eat (no complaints there) so we started with the slaw. I'm not a big slaw fan but it was good. I broke apart the fish so it would cool faster. The fries were perfectly crispy and delicious. The chowder was thick and tasty but mostly potatoes and very few clams. The shrimp were perfectly cooked inside the thick batter. The fish was well breaded and tasted good. I just wish it was a bit less greasy. This is definitely a divey spot but it's an Oceanside institution and hits the spot when I'm craving fish and chips.

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