The food actually tastes good, but the experience around it takes away from that. The wait time was way longer than expected, and the staff came off rude and unwelcoming. The seasoning on some items was lighter than it should've been, especially considering the name. Also, they didn't follow the online order directions, which made the whole process more frustrating than it needed to be. If they improved customer service and consistency, this place could easily be much better. read more

My chicken wings were over cooked didn't have enough white seasoning on them nor my fires. Fries were bland should season them and use the white seasoning as well. Y'all Should offer the lemonade on DoorDash read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - Chicken Wings & Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Came upon this little fast food joint while doing some grocery shopping and exploring the new Saraga market. Its definitely a casual drive thru type restaurant that focuses on fried foods and sandwiches. They have lots of lunch specials (daily until 4PM) that are $6 each and come with some sort of fried main, fries, and a tiny tub of cole slaw. I saw they have both fried chicken livers and gizzards, which aren't common offal dishes around here. I got the chicken livers and thought it was great, as someone who loves offal meats. The fries were also really good. As other reviewers have mentioned, they have a house seasoning salt they put over everything, which if you like it is great but if not may be an issue. Overall, I really enjoyed my food here and it was a great deal at $6. I'll have to come back to try other offerings! read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - Chicken Livers - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went to market at Same shopping center.. walk to car and smell something yummy . Decided that I want to try something quick and easy for the road before I get home .. ordered fish sandwich with fried for 6.99.. fries was ok.. but the sandwich was amaaaaaazing !!! Went back to order chicken wings and fried oysters to take it home .. took me an hour to get home and the food still warm didn't have to heat it up.. my husband said their chicken really good Better than many places that we ordered from.. oh, and the lady that took order very nice .. also the ladies that bring food to the car. Forgot to take picture of food read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - The place - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food was super lukewarm! We got there when it opened and seemed like they either gave us someone else's food that didn't show up or day old food and just threw it in the microwave bc it did NOT taste fresh at all! The fries weren't crispy as well and felt lukewarm. The girl at the front had an attitude so I did not feel welcome at all. Immature. Very disappointed bc it was great the last time so not sure what happened but I will not be coming back nor will I be recommending. read more

food quality is declining rapidly now that they have established themselves... i've been there several times and notice the following: 1) overcooked, re-cooked, stale, and/or greasy chicken. 2) cheap fries 3) smaller sizes of meat and portions as well, but the same pricing. 4) half seasoned fries and chicken (only one side is seasoned). 5) half full cups of og sauce they gladly charge you for, but don't hesitate to fill free (automatically comes w/order) hot sauce cups to the rim. 6) green billboard of products is getting way to busy -- can hardly find the so-called "daily specials" now... at one time, you didn't even have to look for them. read more

My son, who lives about two miles from this location, kept going on and on about how much I would love the fried catfish here. Well, he was right. I'm quite particular about fried catfish, because not everybody knows how to make it right. Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken DOES. Great texture, perfect temperature, if you eat it right at the restaurant and a delicious seasoning with a great aftertaste. The fries compliment them very well, crispy and piping hot, also with good seasoning. I did try the chicken during my earlier visits, which is very good (wings), but not my favorite. Not that I wouldn't order them again, but if I drive there, I'm going for the catfish. Last night, I decided to try something different, a Philly Cheese Steak, which I have to admit was absolutely amazing! My wife and I got one of each (cheesesteak and catfish to split), so we could have half cheese steak, in the event it wasn't satisfactory. Well, suffice it to say we both wish we had ordered or own full steak sandwiches. Not that we were disappointed because we had the catfish as a backup. My only mistake was not asking what came on it. I'm not a fan of mushrooms and I don't usually get hot peppers. Now I have to decide which one I'm going to order in the future. Knowing me, I can see myself shelling out $16 for two different sandwiches every timed I visit. read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - Awesome Cheese Steak! - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food was ok nothing special . Service was ok nothing special. The ambiance was that of a take out restaurant I was not impressed. It's not a place I would go back too. The prices are ok. The food was just average. read more

This place is insanely good. I've always gotten the perch/catfish and chicken dinner. They never miss! I will say however this isn't something I'd eat on the regularly but when I do it's always really good. read more

Such tasty food and made fresh to order. Love the flavor of the food and service is always timely. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Heyyyy yal! I'm back cluckin like a chicken after all this chicken I bought for $15 lol Chicken- 8 chicken wangs was fried hard and fresh. However, it they weren't seasoned. But, their sauces make up for the lack of seasoning. I had 4 of the sweet & tangy sauces and it was great!! The lemon pepper seasoning wasn't noticeable to me taste wise. I dont think the lemon pepper seasoning added any real value or extra pizzazz. Fries- were ok. With the to-go orders, they will be soggy by the time you get home because of the trapped heat in the container. Im not sure I can fault them on that. Side of Gizzards- wowzers the amount of chicken gizzards you get for $4.99 is amazing! Its an entire plate. When I received my order, they were fresh out the grease, crispy, and seasoned very nicely!! Yummers!!!! Drink- Mountain Dew Overall, the food was good enough to come back to. I'd rather have plain chicken fried hard so that I can dip in sauces verses having awful seasoned/flavored wings! The place was clean and smelled good! Also the building is very very noticeable with the lime green and yellow trim ha ha ha! Some people invest in tall signs, others invest in the outside appearance (lol). Not sure if the outside color was intentional but it works! Yelpers, I recommend you try this place! I will be back to try catfish. read more

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0+, I haven't been to this place in quite a while since construction has been challenging as well the entrance to get to j lemon pepper is going to cause one to get a wheel allingment...the food is horrible, fried zucchini is waterlogged, catfish wasn't done taste old not fresh, gyro had only meat no lettuce or onions ‍‍!!!! I'll never go there again!!! When they first opened they were pretty good now they're trash read more

First of all I didn't realize the platter for $19.99 would be so big . Lots of food hot fries scallops flounder and chicken gizzards . I wanted to try a few things . The serving are more than enough . I will be back just for the scallops some they were juicy and delicious so tender . Flounder fried nicely very big pieces .This platter could feed At least 4 or 5 people . Great price for food portions . We will be back! read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - Platter flounder scallops we are them Already very good and chicken gizzards all this for & $19.99 - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've been twice. The first time I went I had catfish and okra and it was delicious and seasoned fine. The second time I went I had whiting and okra. The whiting was bland and I was underwhelmed. I cannot eat bland or over salted food. It has to be seasoned just right. So I'm neutral. I do not like the fries at all. I think I'd just stick with the catfish. read more

This place has truly been consistently delicious since they've opened. I always ask for extra seasoning and the OG sauce is not to be skipped! read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - DriveThru Menu Board - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

EVERYTHING is fried!!! So of course everything taste the same. Fish taste like chicken, hush puppies taste like mushrooms. Meh. Prob good food to feed a hangover but if you actually want to taste good food. This isn't it. Nothing is seasoned or fresh. read more

Bad for business I ordered a fry and they put my fries with my brothers food. They ask me are you sure you want an extra fry because the meal my brother ordered comes with a fry. So I made it clear I want a second order of fries for me I don't eat meat. This place is trash read more

The Snapper was cooked hard and was chewy. I ordered a coleslaw and it was the size of a hot sauce container. Ridiculous especially with the wait time read more

It's ass. I will never order from this shit hole aging hints its ass. First an very last time I order from this place. Especially around lunch service it is terrible It's ass. I will never order from this shit hole aging hints its ass. First an very last time I order from this place. Especially around lunch service it is terrible read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - Just garbage - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It was not what I expected based on the pictures. Just your same ol run of the mill neighborhood chicken shack. I ordered the wings and fries with a side of fried oysters. One thing I can't stand is food being seasoned after you fry it. Everything is seasoned with the same seasoning. Way too salty. Smh. And the wait was too long for the quality of food. If you pull up and see a line of cars in the parking lot on the drive thru side they are waiting on an order. Pass on by. JS read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - Salty fried chicken Seasoned after being fried. Smh - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Chicken was so dry and didn't have a texture of real chicken... wasnt stringy. The seasoning and fries were great AND THAT OG SAUCE

5 stars for bringing much needed variety to Columbus and great tasting food. They're getting up to speed since they just opened this summer so it takes a bit for food to cook fresh to order but it's definately worth the extra 10 mins. I tried the Chicken Gizzards and Fried Fish both cooked really well and seasoning was awesome. I also tried the Corn nuggets my daughter attacked the container after she tried the first one and then rooted through the bag hoping i had ordered more than one box. The lemonade is tasty too. I have no complaints and will definately be back again. The prices are way cheaper than I expected, better go soon before they realize they can charge more for such good food. read more

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The restaurant is bright and easily spotted from the street which was how they got our attention. The prices are great and the food perfectly fried. The inside is clean and the staff friendly. I'll likely order this food again!! read more

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Ate here for the first time last week. I ordered a few sides; gizzards, corn nuggets and a chicken wing combo. The wings were delicious ... however the fries were really under cooked. The seasoning they put on their food is good. However, they actually put it on EVERYTHING not just the wings. Weird. read more

Love this place! When I want something breaded and fried this is where I go! Gizzards are my favorite and there are very few places to get them from but this place makes them great! read more

We hadn't eaten there since they opened and really didn't expect much but I was pleasantly surprised. My catfish was nicely fried and yet cooked all the way through without any sliminess. Honey's cheesesteak was fresh and really tasty and the wings weren't greasy or overly salty....the food was better than expected. read more

So glad I gave this place a second chance. The food has come along way from my first review. I am always going there now. My favorite is the chicken and fries. Their hamburger is also yummy. Today I am going for the Philly steak sandwich. Everyone who works there are very friendly and knows their regular customers. It's definitely worth checking out. read more

Starting to become a daily customer! Food is delicious. Reminds me of Fish & Hooks in Pittsburgh

I recently picked up some chicken wings for a family outing. We placed an order by phone asking for the wings to be ready at a certain time. We were delayed and did not get to J's when we said we would be there. Siwar was very helpful and understand and they had our order ready in 10 minutes. The wings were outstanding I should have gotten more then 50. read more

I did the shrimp sandwich and fries today for lunch when the office staff decided to choose j lemon pepper fish and chicken. I have never had their food before, that shrimp sandwich was delicious and the fries have a sprinkling of lemony salt that I've never had before either. I'll definitely go back and support this new business again! Sorry there isn't a pic to share- I ate the evidence! read more

I have been to a lot of chicken and fish spots in my city but j lemon pepper & chicken had my taste buds dancing. it wasn't a long wait and really good customer service. I would come again and recommend it. read more

Food was delicious I got the lemon pepper chicken and banana pudding, great customer service feels very homey.

Don't normally drive down Hamilton Rd, so see this restaurant caught me by surprise. Sadly I wasn't able to try more than a couple of items to carry home. I ordered the Shrimp Sandwich for my wife, which came with fries and was a reasonable price. My wife's critique of the sandwich was that it tasted very good however, was a bit light on the shrimp and heavy on the banana peppers. She did concur with the earlier reviewer on the fries which were very limp and not browned much at all. I got a side of scallops which were actually fried perfectly and were hot and very tasty. I will certainly go back to try other items, especially the conch which is hard to find North of Florida. Despite a couple of issues and not more sampling, I think this restaurant deserves further visits. read more

It's about a dozen places in Columbus that cooks food like this: Deep fried, with some fries, and bread etc. You could personally do this at home yourself but eating out is all about convenience and most folks don't want their house smelling like fried fish and chicken. All the appetizers and sides seem to be from Gordon Food Services which is not a bad thing at all it's just that most folks can tell if something is bought from a place like this as opposed to them being homemade. The livers and gizzards are fried as opposed to pressure cooked, in which just regularly frying them, makes them hard and dry with the flavor of all the other stuff fried prior in the grease. If you've ever been to Royal, Sharks, Fishers, M&M, Peppers then you know what the food here will be like along with the "white powder" (MSG) sprinkled over all the fried food. It's literally just fried food yet the difference is that people are going crazy over this place like they've reinvented the wheel and they technically haven't. I guess this is just "new place" traffic as they did do a good job with the outside color scheme to draw folks in because the green and yellow stands out from any other business in the area. 3 Stars as I give them credit for their variety of menu with items such as Grouper, Conch, and Snapper etc that most other "fried food" places don't seem to have. Everything here is also fried fresh but this is the same at mostly all the other places as well. I just wish it something that truly set them apart from the competition and unfortunately there is nothing, other than variety. I'm not dissing them at all and the fried food is good but you could also deep fry a car battery and it would be good as well. Hopefully the longer this place is in business it will become GREAT! read more

I usually get wings and fries from here. No complaints its always good. If youre in the eastland mall area and need something quick give them a try read more

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken - Wings and fries - Fast Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We recently moved down the street & this place caught our eye. Since the first time we went it's been a constant craving!! The chicken philly is SO GOOD. Everything is seasoned perfectly, not too salty and NEVER bland. The portions are great for the price of meals, we always recommend to anyone looking for locally owned restaurants. Be prepared to have to park & wait for your food to be ready if go to the drive thru. Definitely worth it! read more

Nothing special at all about this place. Customer service is horrible! You call up there and the girl answer the phone and greets you with "what can I get you?" , "mmhmm", "yep." Didn't sound like she wanted to even take my order and the atmosphere once you pick up your food is very rude and ghetto. The food was just some regular fried fish and chicken. something you could make at home. Nothing special at all and all their dinners only come with some stale ass fries. They don't even give your bread with your fish or chicken dinner! What kind of sense do that make? If I was you I'd avoid this place! You want a great customer service experience and even better food I'd recommend Lawshea's southern fried chicken and fish on Morse rd. read more