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!

** Hyped by TikTok, wiped out in real life**…read more Dude. I paddled into this one with high hopes. My feed's been stacked with TikToks hyping up Chef John's Fish & Chips, so after a morning session I rolled in starving and stoked for some legit fish and chips. Total closeout. First vibe check: the place wasn't very clean. Tables and floors were kinda gnarly, and not in the good way. Should've read that as a warning set, but I was hungry, so I sent it anyway. The fish was way over-battered and greasy, like more breading than fish, brah. You could've wrung it out like a wetsuit. Then the fries showed up cold. Not lukewarm. Cold. So I asked if they could warm them up. They told me the microwave was broken. Okay, no worries, I asked if they could just swap them for a fresh, hot batch. Nope. They said I'd have to buy new ones. For fries that came out cold in the first place? That's a hard pass, my guy. The trippy part is the place was pretty packed, so I guess people are still riding the TikTok wave. Maybe I caught it on an off day, but between the cleanliness, the greasy fish, and how they handled the fries, Chef John's is a one and done for me. I'll keep hunting for my fish and chips spot somewhere else. Hang loose, but probably not here. -- Captain 619

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.

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.

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.

Best fish and chips in SD. I'm from New England and this is the go to, we order multiple weekends a…read moremonth. Always crispy and fresh, good quality and good quantity. Owner is friendly and extremely accommodating. Order and Enjoy!!

Honestly a really good fish and chips. I mean I guess it should be based on the name.... But still…read morehappy with the food. The owner was very friendly. It's take out only but there are tables there. Sitting outside is nice but mostly looks at the parking lot area. The fish n chips breading was nice and light in flavor. Fries were solid and better than most fish n chips place.

Great & fresh food Martha had the best service…read more Comida excelente y fresca. Martha tuvo el mejor servicio.

Great little restaurant near the cruise terminal area. Outdoor seating, maybe a couple of tables…read morein also. We had fish tacos and they were so tasty. Nice fresh toppings, and crisp batter. Service was very good. They serve breakfast as well. I would highly recommend.

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!

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.

Tasty food, I got a poke bowl with greens. Came out fairly quickly…read more Loud environment, but pleasant appearance. Clean, well lit, complementary color scheme. I do not recommend this restaurant for their service. 1, I started my order by requesting a large glass of ice water. I was handed up a plastic cup and told to fill it up in the restroom. I never got water. It is more than 100F and frankly, I chose a sit down restaurant for water and service. I had to go buy a bottle of water at the local grocery store after. 2, someone dropped off my poke bowl, but they never made eye contact nor spoke to me. No one ever checked if I needed anything. 3, there is a fully stocked bar, but no one manning it. I could never get a server's attention for anything. I regret giving a tip when I placed my order

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.

I live in east county and the Chinese is pretty limited, I seen a review on TicTok so I said why…read morenot!!!! The food was amazing me and my family got Shrimp and Veggies -the shrimps were full size, house noodles, crispy beef( which I recommend to anyone !) I'm craving it again and it's only been 3 days lol salt and pepper green beans , and the egg flower soup! Few bowl drive soda and a boba. Everything was just about $100 bucks. The seating limited but it looked like lost people order to go anyway. I will definitely be returning to this place! The staff was really nice and friendly

Guys... I traveled far for this spot. I have a lot to say too... First of all, I never found myself…read morein La Mesa until this place. As usual, i stumbled upon a Tiktok video of a young gentleman who got the crispy beef and salt & pepper shrimp! OMG... I just had to try the shrimp. They didn't have shells so I thought, perfect. Even better. I can pop them in my mouth easily lol. We arrived close to noon on a Saturday. Appeared busy with to go orders being prepped and customers eating but the workers were attentive any way with seating us. There is even outdoor seating, perfect if you want to bring your furbaby. We also were given a small bowl of wonton chips on the house to start. That was nice :) Service was definitely 5/5 for me. The young worker with the glasses was very nice and was quick with everything. I loved that she had the customer's best interest. Without her, we wouldn't have known that we can do the lunch special (I assumed because it was a Saturday, that we couldn't), or that an item not listed on the lunch special menu was included, or that we can sub an additional eggroll for the soup. As if her customer service wasn't already top tier, the girl is fluent in Spanish! We were shocked, but honestly, great to know for those who only speak Spanish, she's got you :) I also wanted to mention that there was somebody's kid hanging out but I thought it was the sweetest thing how he would grab candy from the front and gave them to customers when they were seated. The menu is big! Lots to choose from. We just ordered off their lunch special menu. I actually do not know the time frame for the lunch menu but we came on a Saturday. It was nice that they offered their lunch menu on the weekend. Currently, their lunch special is priced at $14.95. Comes with your choice of Egg Flower Soup or Hot & Sour Soup, Steamed rice or Fried Rice, and an egg roll. However, if you do not want soup, ask for an extra egg roll :) We tried both soups, both were good. Even topped off the soups with the wonton chips they give you. Anyways our order was: Orange Chicken, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, and Crispy Beef for the lunch special. Crispy Beef was NOT listed on the lunch special menu however, since I was just going to order an entree of it, the nice waitress asked if we would like it as a the lunch special. Yes, since you cannot beat the price for the amount of food you get. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! I will say, though the S&P shrimp is delicious, it leans more on the saltier side. But, your girl will order this over and over as long as I have a good amount of water. I love the flavor regardless, and it is crispy. The crispy beef was crispy and delicious too; great flavor on it. The orange chicken, was exactly how it should be. Order it if that is your go to Chinese food order. Eggrolls were just veggie rolls but honestly, not bad. Perfect veggie rolls actually. I would order these items again. Bottom line, this is now my favorite Chinese restaurant. Lunch Special is the way to go, amazing price. Amazing food. I will be back and I want to try more items off the menu!