I've been coming here every time I'm back in Shelby, so it's definitely a place I've enjoyed over the years. This visit was just okay. The prices are pretty cost-effective, and the staff was nice and friendly. The location is clean, in a good spot, and there's plenty of parking, which is always a plus. The fries were a little white/undercooked, so we put them in the air fryer at home to get them nice and crispy. The Philly Steak also didn't taste as good as it used to--it just wasn't quite like I remembered. Overall, I still appreciate this spot and hope my next visit brings back the taste I've enjoyed in the past! read more

Love's Fish Box - Philly Steak/Cheese with Fries - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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Fish camps like Love's are getting harder and harder to find, which makes this place even more worth appreciating. Family owned since 1968, now five generations deep, and it still feels like exactly what it has always been. That's rare. You walk in, go up to the counter, order, and take a seat in the big dining room while they call your name. The room itself is something, decorated with old fishing nets, harpoons, and antiques that have been collecting since the beginning. It feels lived in the best way. The salt and pepper catfish is the signature and it earns that reputation. Perfectly seasoned, not greasy, served with fresh hushpuppies that are hot and light. Got the flounder and green shrimp too and both were great. Portions are generous. The slaw is the right kind, creamy and fresh. The hand-breaded chicken tenders are worth mentioning too if seafood isn't your thing. The brothers running the place have a way of making you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. People come in and stay for hours just to talk. That tells you everything you need to know about what this place means to the community around here. read more

The hamburger steak plate special is a decent price and average quality. The wait time was definitely above average with it being about a 25 minute wait time from placing to receiving the order. While there is a dine-in option at this restaurant, there are not wait staff. The overall feel of the ambiance/decor of the restaurant gives off a fish camp vibe as expected. read more

Love's Fish Box - Hamburger Steak Plate - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

First time customer and I will be back! Came here with a group of friends who have raved about this place. I had the fried oyster po boy! Thing is HUGE, the roll is amazing. Above average portions, certainly decent pricing and excellent food. This place seems to be a local favorite and I can surely see why! It's a must experience restaurant if you have the opportunity! read more

The food is great really anything from there or anything from the Philly cheesesteak to any of the fish plates also the chicken tender plates I recommend for sure !!!! The sweet tea is the best !!! The service is great and it is family owned and they are really great people!!! A must go to for anybody that loves food period not just seafood !! The seating is sit yourself but it is always clean and they always have great lighting and a great atmosphere read more

Love's Fish Box - Salt & pepper Flounder Filet plate! - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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I would like a big catfish myself but the food was pretty good. It was hot and crispy coming out. I was passing by for work but I would stop again read more

Love's Fish Box - Cat Fish - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

‍ fish was like potato chips. Too expensive for the food quality. Sadly I'd rather go somewhere else now when I have been a Loves lover my whole life. read more

This was a family night out. I went really excited because I know fish camps fry most of their food. Since I've never eaten there, figured I would get the combo plate to try all they offer and narrow down to what I like. Y'all... this is what I got! A big ole' bunch of er-thang. Hard part was, I liked it all and couldn't narrow down tonone fav. If I had to eliminate one thing, it would be the fries. Not because they weren't good (dipped them in malt vinegar) but because I don't really eat fries. There is no place else you can go in Charlotte and get such a healthy serving for $23. Just make sure you combo it. My stepdaughter ordered only chicken tenders and got a big box of chicken tenders. I'm sure she'll be eating them thru next week read more

Love's Fish Box - Combo Platter - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

The oysters, flounder and baked potato were sooooo good! This has really good food. They give you huge portions.

Always the best value in seafood in this area! You get the largest portion of food! They have daily specials that are a great value! More than enough! Great tea!!! Love some Loves!!!! read more

Really good I love there oysters and filet of flounder best place in this area to eat

First time visit. Wow, it's like being in Calabash, North Carolina with fresh fried shrimp covering your plate. Huge servings, great cocktail sauce, and tartar sauce. Mmm those hush puppies!! Very clean restaurant, friendly staff, what more could you want? Definitely be visiting this restaurant again!!! read more

Love this place delicious food A large plate will feed two people the best chicken livers that you ever eat. The fish is wonderful. Wouldn't go anywhere else friendly service. Speaks volumes. read more

When you order over the phone, you better know the menu by heart, or "you're tying up the business line" according to the p#ick who takes you order... oh yeah small business has to upcharged customers without cash. The food is pretty good, but you can get about the same level in Forest City, Gastonia for a cheaper price. read more

Waited 30 minutes to get old cold fried food. Disgusting . I ordered a seafood platter and did not receive any scallop. Instead of them telling me they were out. The plate I ordered is in your trash. Straight garbage SMH.... Don't assume I wouldn't notice. DO Better. When I explained the food was cold and the wait time, the cashier got really loud and rude. Learn some professionalism and Never Again will you get my business wasted trip and money. read more

Not Happy that I had to pay $.50 for salt and pepper on "salt and pepper"catfish fillet! Substituted a salad for my slaw & was charged a dollar for brown salad. And just know that you will be charged a percentage for using a card to pay with. Next time put a sign out that there is a charge for the salt and pepper on your fish and a percentage charged for using a card instead of cash. read more

Love's Fish Box - Senior plate, receipt! - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Food was really good for not being costal. Portions are extremely generous. 10/10 recommend read more

Love's Fish Box - Seafood choose 2 - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Delectable fried shrimp and flounder in generous portions. There will be more than enough for two to share and still have leftovers. read more

Love's Fish Box - 3 combo plate must have weighed 4 lbs. Fried flounder, sweet "green tailed" shrimp, calabash shrimp, fried okra - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Food is pretty good. Sometimes it can be a little greasy and sometimes they don't wear their mask when preparing food. read more

Love's Fish Box - Whiting small size plate. Flavorful, but I wish I hadn't seen the cooks frying fish without a mask! - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Love's fish was fried crispy, even in our takeout box, and everything didn't taste the same like it was all in the same vat of oil, as some fried fish and chicken restaurants do. The cooks drained everything well. This was our first visit and, considering COVID-19 restrictions, we were very pleased with our takeout experience. We ate the seafood platter and were impressed with the flavor of the flounder, perch, shrimp, scallops, oysters, deviled crab, hushpuppies, fries and slaw, which all came in our seafood platter for $18. My wife and I actually shared the platter and had more food leftover for later! This place gets crowded but has plenty of parking. The restaurant isn't too far from I-85 or Highway 74. Be aware that you'll incur an extra charge for using your card if you don't have cash. There is space to eat in, but check on availability, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more

Love's Fish Box - Seafood Platter Meal with flounder, perch, oysters, shrimp, scallops, deviled crab, hushpuppies, fries and slaw - Salad Near Me - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Great food, large portions, they even have senior pricing and everyone's really nice.

Until yesterday I would always make stopping at Love's Fish Box a priority when traveling to/through Kings Mountain, NC. I ordered the 3 combo of oysters, butterfly shrimp and flounder. The cashier asked me if I wanted salt and pepper. I said yes. When I received my food it was so heavily peppered that it burned my throat and stomach. See pictures. I went back to a cashier to advise of how much it was peppered that I couldn't eat it. I owned that I asked for salt and pepper but had no idea of the amount of pepper that would be used. She took my food and said ok. I went back to my seat thinking it would be remade. She came back about 5 minutes later stating that the manager Ashley said that it was over a $20 meal and that if it was remade I would have to pay for a replacement. It was my birthday so I really wanted to continue on with having a great day so I didn't make a fuss. I took the food back. I was extremely disappointed. I felt this establishment could have cared less whether or not I would return or didn't care about me as a customer. I will not return and definitely will not recommend anyone else support such non customer service oriented place. See below the amount of pepper on my food versus my family members food without the salt and pepper. read more

Great shrimp for a great price! Located in Kings Mountain, as good as seafood at Murrells Inlet!

Big portions of freshly prepared fish is what's for dinner at Love's! Great place for dinner!

Really really good beef tips. Love the specials. I really like the big open dining room. It's very relaxing and I always have privacy away from other tables because there's so many to choose from. My mom loves the fried fish. ‍ read more

Always busy but that is because they know what they are doing. I've never had something there I didn't like.

Updated Review: They have permanently switched their fries to crinkle cut! They are amazing! I am so glad that they listened to their customers. I got the Buffalo tenders this time and they were great! I still wish you got more than three hush puppies. Those are my favorite. Their ranch dressing is also really good. I always ask for two! **Take cash for a cheaper price. For me it's not worth that extra charge to use a card!** read more

Great!!!! Servers are friendly ,atmosphere is great, food portions are large & food is delicious!!

The best eating in Kings Mountain. I'm not even a seafood eater but I love their Philly chicken sandwich. Buffalo Chicken Tenders

I was finally able to try this place after hearing a lot about it from friends. It was SO good. The people who work there were friendly and accommodating, atmosphere was that of a true fish camp. I ordered the seafood platter. It was hot and fresh and so much food I brought most of it home for my husband's dinner and there's plenty left. When I look at the price and know I got 3 meals out of one, I consider it a great value. I'll definitely go back. read more

Not clean and broken high chairs. Had to go through 4 high chairs before I found one where the buckle was not broken. We cleaned the table and there was a black soot on the bottom of the towel used for wiping. Management was very rude when brought to their attention. Never again. Stay away for your health and well being! read more

Love the food here, has good service. One con is that it is ALWAYS crowded in there sometimes it's out the door. I enjoy it, somewhat cheap and nice workers. read more

This is one of my favorite fish camps in the area. The food is always good and the portions are huge! When my family visits from Tennessee they always want to come here. read more

The best fish, shrimp, and lobster, and chicken. Great salad's, and side's as well. Absolutely love their tarter sauce!

Not so good yesterday- we ordered perch dinner shrimp with baked potatoes to eat in. Order ready in 10 minutes which is ok but fish was cool / not hot and bland seasoning to both fish and shrimp. Baked potatoes were hot therefore the 2 stars. Prices very reasonable. We will try again. read more

Excellent seafood here and a family favorite! For optimum convenience call ahead before you pickup your order and check daily specials! Delicious! read more

The greasy, fatty food sits out all day then is thrown in a box by an employee without gloves. My "chicken sandwich" was a bunch of small chicken tenders that were mostly breading; the bun tasted like it was bought from Costco. I am not a fan of southern food, but this was disgusting. I was unable to eat more than my fries. read more

This was our first time to Loves as we have always heard such good things about it but unfortunately we probably won't be going very much because our fried chicken tenders and shrimp were just luke warm and our fries essentially cold. Fried food should be piping hot when given to a customer and they clearly just let it sit somewhere probably the whole time we waited. We waited about 35-40 minutes. They were very friendly and the flavor of the food was good so this is disappointing. I'm sure it would be a great place if they just served it hot. I see several other reviews where this has been a problem so this also will probably keep us from frequenting. read more

I'm from the Gulf coast of Florida where you get world class seafood daily. But I can say this, Loves is right up there with the best Florida has to offer, no joke. Great job to all of the Loves family that makes that place great. read more

Food always good,never had an issue getting the right food everything always correct.We eat here at least twice a month and have for more than 2 years and they have never disappointed us. read more