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    Penguin Fish & Chips

    4.2 (307 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    fried oysters, catfish, red snapper, hush puppies, fries
    Jewel C.

    one of the few good fish fry places i have been able to find the red snapper was so good i teared up a bit. the restaurant was clean and a good place to dine in, and the service was amazing. i like my fried fish prepared a certain way and the chef answered all the questions i had about how the catfish is prepped. the menu had a good amount of variety as well which i was happy to see. their fried oysters were also delicious, this is the only place i have been able to find good fried oysters at besides boiling crab. i highly recommend this place to anyone who likes fried fish.

    The fries were horrible recooked dead just nasty
    Jean F.

    Red snapper @ $7.40 per piece where do you go from there for caged , It's been years since I've been back it's been in the neighborhood for years & they have made it a practice to cut fish into bite size pieces chunks who does that? Where did they get that practice and policy from? That's why I stopped going there in addition to having several bags in the glass window, where the fish is stored so many different sizes so many different colors of the same fish it makes no sense. The display is very disappointing Looks unprofessional in addition to me, knowing that it is caged fish they do not have any wild catch fish options, I asked them specifically for a pound and a half of red snapper which was 5 pieces and I only want each piece to be cut in half per my request since I'm paying for it. I did not want chunks of fish. I don't know how anyone eats chunks of fish if I'm paying for what l picked per fish l just it how l want it l pick it & you cut it please ! I hate explaining what l want per my request. It's just weird cutting ure fish n two little pieces they usually take it on the side & switch what they pull out of the display case & replace it with what is already cut on the cutting prep table & all that back talk in Spanish from the prep-per cook come on now the neighborhood has changed it was Friday usually it would be packed with BLACK customers 100% supported the store l saw a very few people for a Friday it used to be the neighborhood hangout with the neighborhood changing l doubt if the other races will support it like black did loyal customers every Friday 20 min wait that's us ! we did that for years growing the business & they hate to see us coming, they will talk about you behind your back & disrespect us all day, what a shame the cook in the back just kept talking smack just because l wanted the fish the way l wanted it , The manager was very nice and accommodating me greatly he was professional, The fish was fried perfectly as well as the french fries no salt great! I was very satisfied, but the process of you don't know what they're saying when communicating but it was a big surprise this time their condiments are the cheapest you can buy a off brand for the west side not acceptable with really high prices but cheep condiments & what kinda hot sauce is that it taste like a Spanish hot sauce for shrimp l have no idea what that is ? it does not go with fish the cashier was very helpful and understanding and everything was done, exactly as requested the fish was a great 8 the cashier was a 10 the big mouth cook talking Spanish fusing with the cashier about my request no bait & switch just complaining just purely rude was a fat 0 disrespectful insane hate this place it's the principal the they don't want my business so why should l support any fish market that cuts a whole fish in to bite sizes & displays whole bags of fishes in a plastic bag why l couldn't tell you makes no sense all l can say is something is wrong here with that policy bat & switch because as soon as they pull it out of the display refrigerator you never know what ure getting behind the counter it's just makes me sick not knowing & l don't know what I'm getting l have to assume , what a way to spend ure money russian roulette with your food what a experience it use to be my daughter favorite place when she was a child over 30 years ago it is new owners l get mad every time l come here l definitely should keep my ass out of here since it's their practice can't interfere with their practice Its around the corner from my house it's a shame it's just so nasty if l get desperate I'll request the whole fish next time & cook it whole when did a piece of fish become $7,40 I'll have to really this one again or just pass I'm mad

    Contessa B.

    Sow a reel on IG and HAD TO GO!!! This place reminds me of how they fry fish down in Louisiana. The use of cornmeal and seasonings is perfect!! Service was great even though it was super busy. Most get their food to go. There isn't much seating. We were lucky and got a table. Our order was complete and made to order. Just wish they had a valley location. Can't wait to return

    17. Three Piece Fish and Four Piece Jumbo Shrimp
    Dana M.

    I love when I find a good fried fish spot! I happened to be in the area... super hungry so I decided to give it a try. Located in a small shopping center (next to 7-11). No wait at all. I placed an order (combo 17) which comes with fried fish of your choice (I got red snapper) and shrimp. You can pick your sides I got macaroni salad and fries and each combo comes with 2 hush puppies. The food was amazing a well seasoned. Once I placed my order I waited about 7 minutes and my food was ready! Piping hot and fresh to order. My only small complaint.... I love cocktail sauce with seafood and they mix theirs with hot sauce. I prefer regular cocktail... I will definitely visit again.

    13. Lunch Combo - 2 Pieces Fish (Medium) & 6 Pieces Shrimp
    Roel C.

    Ayoooo!!' Was craving some old school fish and chips. That is what exactly it is. i ordered the lunch combo of 2 piece fish and shrimps. Comes with Fries and 1 side, i got the Mac Salad. Fish and Shrimp were decent only thing that bothered me were there sauces. packet tartar sauce and some hot sauce / Horseradish sauce. If they had better sauces and offered malt Vin it would elevate the food. Large parking lot, few seats inside and cards are accepted. Come check out this Place

    Catfish and Fries
    Kenneth S.

    This is one of my favorite places to get fish and fries in LA. I came in on 3-22-25 around 8:30pm to get some dinner. I ordered my personal favorite which is the catfish dinner with fries. They are not shy about the abundance of catfish you get per order and it is the same each and every time I order. The staff are very nice and friendly and thankful for your business. It was busy that night with a number of people ordering food so they know how good the place is. You can dine in if you choose but parking can be a challenge. Great place with great food and the late hours are great which they close at 10pm.

    Shrimp about the size of a hush puppy. Not what I'm used to from Penguins. Guess it's a sign of the times :(
    Digital D.

    Been coming here for decades and usually love love love it. This time I ordered a combo fish and shrimp lunch box and was dismayed to find that the shrimp were super small. NOT what I expected from a place I've love for so many years. I should have opened the box just to see since I noticed all new employees . I should have suspected the menu was changed but I didn't expect the shrimps to be so small. I'll go back and see if they still have the jumbo shrimp and let you know. I also noticed the coleslaw tasted different. Not as sweet as before. *Sigh* I have usually been delighted to travel to the city and visit Penguins. This time, not so much.

    Real A.

    Food is FRESH, VERY TASTY & prices are good as well. The staff are friendly too! O and yes you can sit inside to eat....its chill

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    Perfectly fried delicious fish. Priced well and good portion. Customer service also good. What else can you ask for?

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    Very good shrimp and fish this is one of my top choices of fish markets near me. The catfish fillet, red snapper and the jumbo shrimp

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    7 months ago

    The fish was fresh and good. The wait was short and the staff were polite. They don't accept EBT and they do have great prices.

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    8 months ago

    Great fried fish on a Friday. I'm a regular for a few years and they are reliable, friendly, quality people that make some good fish

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    We got delivery and it was great. Thank you and I hope the space get to a comfortable place!

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    Best Fish and Chips on Pico! Consistency is key and they haven't changed in 20 years!

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