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

Came here with my family and the food is good, The chef is welcoming and the place has a laid back vibe , I had the whiting came with 2 sides I enjoyed it. I would come back again ! read more

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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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

The food was delicious! Fried food can be very greasy but this was not- it was perfectly breaded, crispy, and not over fried- still soooo flavorful! Will definitely be back again. read more

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

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

I had the fried catfish collard greens and yams. It was so good. I couldn't even decide to sit down. I ate standing up didn't wanna miss a beat. The fish was fried to perfection and everything was delicious this place always feels like home. Good eats and great customer service. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - Fried catfish collard greens, yams - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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

Catfish and bang bang shrimp were amazing! Might just come back tomorrow for more. A bit hard to find but don't give up!

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

The food was absolutely phenomenal- highly recommend! We got a collection of fish, shrimp, and chicken all of which was enjoyed but the biscuits really stood out. The chef was incredibly welcoming and gave great recommendations. It's a great place to go with family with a casual and laid back ambiance. Highly recommend for all! read more

This place was not good. Ordered fried shrimp. Rubber, like they had been fried previously, and dunked a second time to warm them up. Asked for cocktail sauce - dude handed me nearly empty Great Value bottle from Walmart. Which is ok I guess - until you find out that two lunch platters with drink and tip was EIGHTY DOLLARS. Yes, $80. For twice fried rubber shrimp and a couple teaspoons of $.99 Walmart cocktail sauce. Ripoff. read more

The Food was yummy! The service was excellent! The fried whiting was my favorite. The punch was really yummy also.

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

Awesome fish plates, wings, and sides. Crispy juicy delicious. Dennis cooks a fantastic dinner. Will be back. read more

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

The food is very good, but the place could be cleaner and more modernized. I think for the price (a little expensive,) a little more food would be helpful. It was daily special day for turkey wing but I only got half a wing, (Mumm). I was there for my first time and had to rush for my next appointment and I was impressed by my wait time and the friendly atmosphere. Overall, I was pleased. I would recommend. I forgot, my son ordered Red Snapper and his first bite was OMG, this is great. I tasted and agreed. Keep up the good work. You're not really at a good location for what you have to offer. Btw, keep your cook. read more

I finally tried JW's Fish and Biscuits after some hesitation about the flavor, especially since we haven't had a great soul food spot in this area for a long time--and because the cakes didn't impress me. However, I was pleasantly surprised! I had the catfish and croaker, both well-seasoned and not overly crispy. The biscuits are sweet, fluffy, and delicious. The mac and cheese is tough to perfect in large batches, so I'd probably skip it next time, but the wings were a great size and tasted good. They do offer desserts, but I digress. I'll definitely be back to try more items! read more

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Owner was very personable. Food was excellent. Ordered the JW platter. Pieces of catfish were huge and well seasoned. Greens and candied yams were on point. Location is in the cut but definitely worth finding. There are daily specials which include ox tails and baked turkey wings. The biscuit is really more of a smooth cornbread. Loved it! As for desserts...well the owner has a bakery...there's no shortage of choices. Tried the banana pudding...really good. I also tried the yellow cake with chocolate frosting. The cake is light and it was really good. Check it out...I'd go back in a heart beat! read more

They REALLY know how to fry fish the way it's supposed to be fried; Southern style!! We've been there a few times and was NEVER disappointed! read more

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

Very hospitable and friendly. Food was ok. Signage was not easily found. Catfish was cooked very well. Not spiced as I would have expected. Grits, which I am not a fan of regularly, not as I expected, bland. Doesn't help with fake cheese. read more

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

Thanks to a friend who knows all the best places, I have introduced my family to JW's Fish and Biscuits in Sterling, VA. Oh. My. Good. Gracious. This is the food I need when my soul is weary and my heart is heavy. So far we've been twice and had the whiting, croaker, smothered pork chops, fried okra, mac & cheese, collards, cabbage, wings, rice & gravy, green beans, peach cobbler, banana pudding, and the corn bread. It's not like my mom's and my grandma's, but it's awfully darn close. When the owner stopped by to make sure we were happy I asked him if he was from South Carolina because his rice and gravy reminded me of Grandma's. Turns out he was born 11 miles away from where she was born! This is down home, from the bottom of your soul food. JW is the owner's grandfather and his picture hangs in a place of honor in the restaurant. The owner created this restaurant to honor the skills of his ancestors and they were some mighty, mighty people. As soon as you walk in, the lovely man at the register greets you and makes you feel at home. When I asked for peach cobbler and he said the were unfortunately out, the owner jumped out from the counter and said "hold up, my wife owns the bakery around the corner. I'm gonna run and go get you some." Five minutes later he strode back in with a pan of fresh, hot peach cobbler that my husband from North Carolina said was as close to his Grandmama's as he's had in the DMV. Besides soda they have three varieties of punch and I swear some of it is the red drink we had in the summer back in the day. The owner said some people feel his food is too healthy because he is judicious with the salt. But he has a full counter of hot sauces and seasonings for you to adjust to your taste. It's not going to be exactly like your food at home; but it's so good that doesn't matter. This is some delicious, pretty food. To steal from the Beatles: "When I find myself in times of trouble, JW's Fish and Biscuits comforts me." Now don't tell just anybody about this place; I don't want them to run out of peach cobbler! read more

Hands down, some of the best fried chicken I've ever had! The skin was perfectly crispy and golden, while the meat inside stayed juicy and tender. Each piece was seasoned just right--flavorful without being too salty or greasy,. The sides were great too--crispy fries, creamy coleslaw, and fresh dipping sauces that paired perfectly with the chicken. The portion sizes were generous and the food came out hot and fresh,. Staff were friendly and fast., and the shop was clean with a nice, casual vibe,. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go., this place is a must-try if you love great fried chicken!. read more

Y'all, if you appreciate good down home soul food, this is the place! Best soul food I've had since moving to Northern, Virginia in 1997. I've liked everything I tried, especially the fried fish, greens, mac and cheese, fried okra and peach cobbler. If you liked the old Johnny Ray's, this place is even better. The owner is very friendly and approachable. Also, the desserts come from a separate bakery his wife owns. Yum! read more

I was pleasantly greeted when I arrived. Very welcoming and great vibe. The most delicious cat fish I've had! Delicious! I will be a return customer. read more

JW's Fish And Biscuits - JW's fish plate cat fish, macaroni, candied yams and biscuit. It was delicious! - Southern Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Great soul food in NOVA! Fried fish, wings, shrimp/grits and unique biscuits! Looking forward to trying again.

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

Everything I bought was delicious.I got fish mac and cheese collard greens and they all were excellent, like my grandmother cooked them. On top of everything, the customer service was outstanding.Best customer service i've had in virginia. The guy at the counter was so sweet and reminded me so much of my uncle.He just made me feel so at home. If you are looking for some delicious flavorful food in northern Virginia, then please come here. You will love it. read more

Customer service was really great. I liked their punches. I can't wait to taste their food. Will update soon. Three stars pending food review Okay Food review Yams - 10 out of 10 Mac and cheese 10 out of 10 Cabbage - 10 out of 10 Greens - 6 out of 10....needs to be cooked longer; not tender Catfish - 8 out of 10 Biscuits - 10 out of 10 Chicken Wings - 8 out of 10, too pricey $9 for 5 wings whew Desserts Key Lime Cake - 6 out of 10 ...wanted it have more flavor Strawberry Cake- 3 out of 10....it was dry Overall great food. Will be back. read more

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

Had the waffle n wings. Deliciousness!! Wings juicy n tender !! Did I say Delicious!! Looking forward to next visit on a Thursday to try the Oxtail stew. My family enjoyed Great and pleasant service. Thank you Clinton and Chef Dennis. read more

Food was absolutely amazing! The owner was amazing! Food was served hot and so fast. Definitely will be going back! Cute small hole in the wall. read more

Great people. Cozy environment. Excellent food. I have been meaning to check this place out and finally did today. It did not disappoint. I had the cat fish, shrimp, yams and collards. Woo boy was it fantastic! Chef Dennis and his staff are very hospitable. I will definitely be going back. If you are looking for southern comfort food, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere look no further than JW's Fish and Biscuits. read more

Best fried fish for miles. This spot is the real deal. The fish is what's up but that's not your jam, I like the sticky wings. Sides are solid, no nonsense. And of course you gotta try some dessert. read more

Stopped by while in the area, a little off the main road, No other customers in the building at the time. Decided to get Catfish Platter with Green Beans and Mac and Cheese. Customer service was good, Fish was fried fresh after making the order, which was a positive. Green beans and Mac and Cheese were great. The Catfish was actually "Swai". It was not the American Catfish most restaurants serve, instead it was the Vietnamese cheaper version of catfish. The meat is not as firm, and lacks a little flavor. Although fried and seasoned correctly, I was disappointed in that part of it. I'd try it again, but maybe try the croker or whiting if I get the fish. read more

Dennis was an amazing host/owner of this restaurant and let me say it has been one of the best meals I have had in Northern VA, as a resident the last ten years. The catfish was cooked perfectly, and the portions are amazing. Green beans and Collard Greens are second to none! Do yourself a favor and GO!!!! read more

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