Great food! Great service and hospitality! I am only in town for 3 days and was hungry after all day travel and a workout and this place did not disappoint! I was greeted and had the menu explained to me as a first time customer. While I waited and ate I got to watch a ladies line dance class (which I think is hosted here on Tuesdays). Cool vibes and delicious food. I highly recommend this location for a nice meal without too many extra frills and cool environment. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - My 5 PC sticky wings - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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I'm shocked how empty this place is for how amazing the food is. We happened to find this spot online when our original dinner destination unexpectedly closed early. We were craving fish fry and this place served. We ordered a couple platters of catfish and whiting along with some sides. Both fish were breaded and fried perfectly. Super flakey inside and crispy on the outside. The shrimp was so crispy and crunchy you can eat it whole tail and all. I haven't had enough collard greens to make an assessment of what is considered good as a baseline but I enjoyed them! Sweet potato fries were thick and crisp. Fried green tomatoes were also delicious. Grits were very cheesy, the biscuit was also pretty good. Sauce bar was a bit lacking as some bottles were empty. But we made do with what was there. Staff was very kind and patient while we were figuring out our order. Also checked in on us to make sure we were ok. This spot is a bit further from home but we will definitely return to try more of the menu. Good fish fry is a rarity in Northern Virginia, and this place is a gem. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Whiting, shrimp, biscuit, collard greens - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Absolutely amazing food! The kind of soul food you're looking for. Located in the same restaurant that used to be Johnny's Sultry Soul Food. Same exact place, and setup. The food is literally so great - think 'your grandma who's been cooking for 40 years at thanksgiving' great. The only downside is he has no help - currently looking for an extra cook, so the wait is a bit longer. Order ahead. read more

This is a hidden gem! Phenomenal food! Friendly owner greeted us! Huge portions! I had the fried catfish and shrimp! So tasty and not greasy at all. My green beans and Mac and cheese were delish! Highly recommend this place! read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Fried Catfish, shrimp, biscuit, green beans, and Mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Wow the food is so good (except for the hockey puck hard biscuit) but the place needs a major declutter and cleaning. There was only one guy working the register, phone and cooking at the same time which is cool because it wasn't busy, but they are a few extra customers always from being slammed. He slapped his mama on my fried snapper and my husband's shrimp! So good! This place needs a clean up though. It's ok to be homey - I get it- but there is dust everywhere and hot sauce bottles with no caps just laying around everywhere... water dispenser was empty... hodgepodge of tables ...it's like this place is a dusty gem.... It's not ok to be dirty...So much potential but feels like little effort... and if you have biscuits in the name-- they need to be bussin... ours were sadly in the trash. 4 stars for the fried fish and shrimp. read more

Great food. I have missed fried catfish and okra ever since the Skrimp Shack in Winchester closed, so it was great to find this place. Charted with the owner for a few minutes, wonderful guy. Will definitely be back next time I am in Sterling! read more

Great southern style food. Excellent fried catfish and shrimp. Great desserts from the sister bakery. read more

After a long flight from KCMO to Washington D.C./Virginia, my cousin and I stumbled upon this restaurant in our search for some soul food. The owner was very friendly, warm and had great customer service. The space is open and roomy. They have games at every table to occupy you while you wait. The food was amazing, delicious - great seasoning, great breading on the fish, the wings were seasoned and coated in a spicy sweet bbq sauce and the grits were flavorful and creamy. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Dennyboy Catfish and Grits, 10 PC sticky wings, French Fries - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Outstanding customer service. Very friendly and ensured we as a customer were satisfied. The food was freshly prepared. Here's what we ordered and our rating. *Fried Catfish * Fried Red Snapper * Fried okra * Potato Salad * Biscuit (a mixture of cornbread and a hush puppy) * Grits * wings and fries The stars on the menu are the freshly fried fish. The restaurant looks like it serves as an event venue as well. read more

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This place is amazing! The biscuits are the best I have ever had. Think of corn bread and a hush puppy having a child - just plain DELISH!!!! The shrimp, the fish, the mac n cheese were mouth watering. The shrimp po'boy out does NOLA! We bought six biscuits to go and homemade delectable cake too! We will definitely be back. read more

My wife wanted "Shrimp and Grits". So I did a search on ChatGPT and found JW's from the search terms "Restaurants the serve Shrimp and Grits near our zip code". JW's is tucked into an industrial park. Dennis was the host and the cook the day of our first visit. Dennis said they had been at that location for about one year. (NOTE: There is a sign that says "Temporarily closed on Mondays") The other patroons were eating and looked happy; so we proceeded to order. The menu is truly southern and I felt like I was back in the south. I had the fish platter (i.e., catfish) with okra and black eyed peas and a biscuit. My wife had the shrimp and grits she wanted. The food was fried prepared perfectly and was served hot in carryout containers. The biscuits seemed more like cornbread, but were good with just a hint of honey(?). The tea was "sweet tea" as it should be. We enjoyed this first visit and plan on returning. read more

The food reminds me of my grandmother's cooking in the 1960s in southern Virginia. Just wonderful!

JWs is my new favorite restaurant. I have eaten from here several times and normally I get their Catfish and grits which have NEVER disappointed but today when I walked in (I usually order from Grubhub) and saw they had Turkey wings. Let me tell you I am so glad I ordered it because just like their Catfish it is delicious!! The turkeys wings were so tender the meat literally fell off the bones. They give you 2 wings portions with rice and 2 sides for $22. The portions are VERY generous and I will have some for tomorrow dinner as well. Their biscuits are to die for. And because I know their wings are good I ordered some for lunch next week. This place has the best soul food in Loudoun county!! It's REALLY nice to know I don't have to wait for someone to come from MD to bring me good soul food. You can also sit down and eat if you like. They also serve alcoholic beverages. The owner is VERY personable and a pleasure to chat with. But I was sold before I walked in the door. read more

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This was a great find for my wife and myself. The Food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Shrimp Po Boy was outstanding and the wings are some of the best we've had. Dennis the owner, is very friendly and welcoming. Do yourself a favor and check this place out, you won't be sorry. read more

One of those places that's better dine-in than takeout or ubereats. The collards were good but the flavor was surface. The Mac and cheese had great flavor but had a weird gritty texture to it, also was very runny. The French fries didn't have any salt. The wings would have been better fresh and still crispy, the sauce is good but the wings were soggy by the time I got them. The biscuits definitely tasted more like Jiffy but were still very tasty. The black eyed peas tasted like they were made by someone's great-aunt, a good thing btw. The whiting was tasty and flaky and had a good crunch. We didn't get any of our requested sauces though. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - JW's Fish Plate (whiting) , French Fries, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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situated where the the 'Johnny Ray's Sultry Soul Food' used to be, is now JW's Fish & Biscuits. I was sad to hear when Johnny Ray's shut down, but I didn't know a new restaurant emerged from the ashes. JW's is new to town & boy are they something. We ordered a platter of catfish (2 pieces) - comes with corn bread + 2 sides (coleslaw & candied yams) and a poboy, the poboy came with french fries - weren't that great honestly. I think if they did shoestring fries would've been better. the poboy itself was good though! the platter of catfish was freaking delicious! well breaded & seasoned. the catsfish itself was amazing. the candied yams were my favorite side. I can't wait to come back & try out their other menu items. Chef Dennis (owner) even came up to us to check in to see how our food turned out! he gave me a brief run down on the history of the restaurant & he's just an overall sweet guy! read more

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Excellent food. Excellent service. I usually don't get yams because they're never as good as my mom's, but my kiddo said they're her favorite here, and they are really great. I will definitely order them again. Definitely coming back. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful because you can actually taste the tomatoes. A lot of other places put so much coating and half the kitchen, you forget there's a tomato in there. The whiting was perfectly fried. I don't like biscuits. The last time I enjoyed a restaurant biscuit was probably years ago at a red lobster. I really do not like biscuits, but my kiddo insisted they have amazing biscuits, and yes, it's a cornbread biscuit and it's perfectly baked. I ate the entire biscuit. They have a really hardcore awesome looking bar; I wanted to take a picture of it but forgot. Next trip. read more

The catfish & whiting were EXCELLENT! Dennis does a great job at taking care of his customers! read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - JW's Fish Plate* with Onion Rings & Okra - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

OMG, this food is so scrumptious. I went there for an event and so glad I did. Everything was so flavorful. What is everything, candy yams, catfish, whiting, Mac & Cheese and biscuits. Tasted like ur came out of grandma's kitchen. The owner is very down to earth , makes you feel like a family member. The ambiance, nothing fancy, just like home. Highly recommend you take the drive. read more

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I ordered a dinner with 1 piece of catfish and 1 piece of whiting, potato salad and black eyed peas. HUGE pieces of fish, the potato salad was seasoned and the black eyed peas were soft. The gentleman that gave me my food even offered to let me taste the potato salad. No complaints, 10/10. read more

My favorite place for southern fried catfish in the area! The owner and chef is very personable which makes this place a joy to come to for down home cooking! read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Catfish JW's Fish Plate - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

The food here will fill your stomach and leave you happy and satisfied. The service was very politely and friendly. This was my first time and they walked me through the menu with a smile. The inside decor was giving a southern charm that'll make you feel like home. Definitely left satisfied. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Sample Platter - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Feels like you have stopped at a friend's house for dinner. Welcoming atmosphere, warm service and great food. Went at about 6:30 pm for dinner. Not crowded at all. (My guess is that it is much busier at lunchtime, given the surrounding businesses.) The owner is a great host, that clearly has pride in his restaurant. read more

So happy to have JWs Fish and Biscuits in the area serving up delicious fish and shrimp. My favorite is the Friday special, Croaker fish platter. Love the greens and sweet potato sides. I also love the bang bang shrimp. The shrimp are a nice large size, light and crispy fried and the sauce is delicious. My dad had the brisket, noticed he closed his eyes when he took his first bite and then said "so good!!" Service is great everyone is pleasant and helpful and it's always a pleasure to see the Chef. Casual dining area, gives the feel of home like, games available to play, a bar, and TV. We have been a few times for the Friday fish special, plan to go on other days soon to try other specials. read more

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JW's Fish and Biscuits is delicious! Really good soul food restaurant where you can carry out or eat in but it's no waitress. Plenty of seating - it feels like down home cooking eating at home with family and friends. I had the whiting, collard greens and Mac and cheese -- all good! And the biscuits is giving a mix of sweet cornbread and hush puppies! So good!!!! Oh I got thr the ginger lemonade and added a hint of sweet tea is so good and Poppa's punch is good too. If you want soul food visit JW's - you won't be disappointed. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Fried JW's Fish Plate - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

This is a little hole in the wall place in an industrial park. We drove 45 minutes to get here because the reviews were good and my mom wanted fried catfish. It was worth the drive. From the minute you walk in the door the staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. Friendly and so helpful. We got catfish and shrimp and wings and I recommend every bit of it. Food was hot, fresh and well seasoned. If I had had room I would have tried the deserts but I was stuffed. Not big on atmosphere but it was big on taste. read more

From the moment we walked through the door, we felt right at home. Chef Dennis personally welcomed us with a warm smile and took the time to answer all our questions. He even shared recommendations for the most popular entrees and sides, making us even more excited to dive into the menu. I decided on the whiting platter, and let me tell you--it was absolutely phenomenal! Cooked to order, the fish was crispy, flavorful, and an easy 10/10. I already know I'll be coming back for it again soon. The portions were generous, so I have plenty of leftovers for another meal. The biscuit was an incredible mix between a classic biscuit and cornbread--soft, buttery, and downright perfect. And just when we thought we were done, we went back for banana pudding to go. Of course, we couldn't resist sneaking a quick taste before bagging it up, and it did not disappoint--creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious! We also grabbed some cupcakes to take home, and if they're anything like the rest of the meal, I know I'm in for a treat. If you haven't been here yet, do yourself a favor and go try it out. Chef Dennis and his team are serving up something special! read more

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This is the 2nd time I have visited in a week. I had fried whiting with a biscuit and collards. Everything was delicious. This visit I ordered the pork chops special and it tastes just like I cooked it. The chops are seasoned beautifully and baked to perfection in sweet onions. The sides are both seasoned with smoked turkey and you can taste it throughout. This is a soul food restaurant and just what this area needs. read more

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Wonderful fish and truly Southern sides, friendly counter service very casual atmosphere; linger and try the southern sides (collards superb) and don't miss the biscuits! Will be returning for special turkey wings and ox tail stew! Do not be thrown by the location , the fish plate is well worth the fair price! Enjoy a true culinary adventure. read more

Had an amazing dinner here. They make real catfish (none of that swai business)! Mac and cheese has Gouda and was soooo perfect. That cornbread biscuit is something special; it's like a giant hush puppy on steroids! Everything was seasoned nicely. Finished off with ginger lemonade (sooo refreshing) and a slice of lemon cake from their sister business Chantel's Bakery. Quick 15 minute drive from Centreville. Love that they have daily specials and the overall vibe is like a nice little casual bistro. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Seafood sampler with lemon cake - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Ordered the chicken, with a mixture of sweet potato fries and onion rings plus a biscuit to go. I work fairly close and I thought it was a good deal. Might have to come back on a Friday for the brisket. read more

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JW's Fish and Biscuits - Sterling, VA I was looking for some authentic Southern comfort and soul food on a Sunday and came across JW's Fish and Biscuits through a Google search. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming -- just like grandma's kitchen. I ordered the two-whiting platter with sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, white rice, and collard greens. I also added extra sides just to sample the variety. Every dish was flavorful and well-seasoned, and the fish was served hot and perfectly cooked. The biscuit, which had a wonderful balance of biscuit and cornbread texture, was especially memorable. Chef Dennis personally came by to ensure everything was to my satisfaction, which added a personal touch to the experience. Overall, the food was comforting, delicious, and exceeded my expectations. Excellent job, Chef Dennis and the JW's team -- I look forward to returning soon read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Southern Comfort - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

We were starving after a long flight from CA to VA and stumbled upon this little place after picking up our rental car. Don't be put off by the outside appearance. The gentleman behind the counter was very nice and the food came out very fast. We both ordered bang the bang shrimp which was crispy, slightly spicy and overall absolutely delicious. I could have just eaten the sauce by itself. Being from the west coast I was surprised to find the green beans were cooked with what I think was pork, but that's just due to my own fault for not asking lol. The cornbread biscuit was moist and very tasty. Plenty of seating with all sorts of table configurations. Looks like they could accommodate a larger group. My only negative was I wish there had been plain iced tea. Just a personal preference so it really doesn't affect my appreciation for the shop :) read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - It's a southern thing - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Chef Dennis is awesome. The time he took to give us a tour of the restaurant and some of his favorite features was a wonderful treat. Didn't know our paths had cross before. But Chef Dennis is also of the famous Chantel's bakery. He have create a spacious venue with southern comfort cuisine that make you feel like you are at grandmas house chilling, eating and playing games.The food is delicious and cook to order. The desserts are heavenly. The homemade drinks: sweet tea, ginger lemonade and Popa's punch are worth the trip alone. read more

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I called ahead about a larger sized order and spoke with the owner who was very accommodating. He suggested I order from the à la carte menu online which was a very easy process. I ordered 10 pieces of fried Catfish and those each came with a biscuit on the side. I received very generous portion sizes of fish and it was absolutely delicious and complimented by all of my guests. The fish had a very light coating of breading that was well seasoned and very crispy. The biscuits were very delicious as well. When I arrived for pickup, I noticed a cooler that contained Peach Cobbler and Apple Cobbler and added several to my order. These were both very good and received rave reviews from my guests. I highly recommend JW's Fish and Biscuits. read more

Very Delicious. Fried Catfish was the best I have had in a while from a restaurant! It's real catfish too!!! none of that swai fish that most restaurants try to pass off as catfish. The sides were also Delicious! I was getting food delivered and they were out of the yams but called me to ask what I wanted instead. I appreciated that extra touch of customer service. I had catfish dinner with cabbage and Mac n cheese. Everything was seasoned JUST RIGHT! I would definitely return for more fresh catfish. Oh and definitely enjoyed the Biscuits . I was ready to dig into my food and forgot to take a picture. Lol read more

Food was outstanding. Had the Dennyboy Catfish and Grits with 2 pieces and easily could have served 2 for dinner. Excellent food! read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Dennyboy Catfish and Grits - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Went here with my wife today and ordered the Catfish sandwich and catfish platter. Food was great and was hot out of the fryer. Very tasty and very nice owner. Candy yams were delicious and so was the max and cheese. We are already talking about when we are going back. read more

My family and I come here often and the food is always a hit. We usually get the fried catfish with Mac and cheese and sweet potatoes. Reminds me of grandma's cooking! I think I'll switch it up and try one of the daily specials next time. Also, the cornbread biscuits are CRACK! read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Mac & Cheese, Candied Yams, catfish - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Food was delicious!! Ordered fried catfish and two sides. Fish was fried to perfection and seasoned well. Mac & cheese and yams were good too. Hubby enjoyed his food too. Oh! The blueberry cobbler was to die for. You should definitely try this spot. Only issue is I only got one fish when it was a two piece meal. read more